Month: January 2005

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Where’s the party?

I thought Prairie View was a party school. In high school that’s all I heard about. Students who had already graduated from high school and came to school here, used to always say, “ya’ll need to go to Prairie View, there are parties everywhere, and ten girls for every male, […]

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Panthers fall short against Jackson State

The Prairie View men’s basketball team figuratively showed up late to the game against the Jackson State Tigers and it cost them a victory, losing 60-48 in the Baby Dome in front of 1,928 fans. Starting for the Panthers were forwards Dominique Sharpe and Oscar Thompson, center Blaise Louh, and […]

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New year, new admission standards

It is a new year with new opportunities and possibilities. Prairie View A&M University is building higher standards in order to provide students with the best learning experience possible. The admission standards for 2005 have changed and the university has closed the door on open admission. Prairie View A&M University […]

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The death of the resolution

In 2005 I will… [Fill in the blank with a random subconscious lie that nine times of ten will be forgotten by January’s end].Every year we pledge to lose 20 pounds, stop drinking, stop smoking, be kinder, be in church every Sunday, read more, etc. Then December 31 rolls around […]

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Embracing the unexpected

Many seniors, including myself, have been questioning life after college.What is our biggest fear? Is it the fear of being unemployed? Or fear of being alone? Maybe it’s fear of being rejected by society. Or it could be the big question- what is my purpose? Instead of making New Year’s […]

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The ‘F’ factor

Welcome back Panthers! If you are reading this then congratulations, you have overcome the ‘F’ factor.So what is the ‘F’ factor you ask? It was that point when you didn’t want to get on Panther Tracks to check your mid-term grades. It was when you were in the middle of […]

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PV rings in the new year with new director of media relations

On Monday Jan. 3, Tyra M. Metoyer was named director of media relations at Prairie View A&M University. Metoyer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 with a bachelor of journalism degree in public relations. She is also an Inroads Houston alumna and a member of Alpha […]

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Wright tells students to uphold core values

President George C. Wright has urged students to uphold the values of diligence, honesty, and integrity and always to remember the purpose of enrolling in the university.The president made those comments at the General Student Assembly held in the Baby Dome last Thursday. Wright stated that many problems on campus, […]

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Legend’s Get Lifted elevates the soul

On his debut album “Get Lifted” John Legend delivers a refreshing breath of soul music intended for the masses. Best known for his hit single “Used to Love U”, Legend’s new album delivers tracks that will gain just as much popularity as the first single. “Get Lifted” beautifully fuses gospel, […]

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What exactly am I drinking?

#8211; Espresso – a term coffee drinker’s use for one shot of coffee, basically pressed out coffee, the building block of most beverages. – Macchiato – 1 shot espresso, topped with foamed milk– Caf Latte – espresso and steamed milk– Mocha – espresso, steamed milk, and mocha syrup– Cappuccino – […]