Month: April 2005

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The Passing of Pope John Paul

People around the country are mourning the death of John Paul II, especially Catholics. He made a significant effect on thousands of lives by preaching the Gospel around the world. He had several accomplishments, for example, by being the only Pope to be able to attend a Jewish synagogue and […]

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Who and what is “paper?

This week, while mulling through the hundreds of 20 questions I received concerning probate and the organizations represented at probate, I couldn’t help but contemplate the fascination of this campus with who is and isn’t “paper.”For those in the non-Greek world who may be wondering what it means to be […]

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UC showcases student research posters and creative art displays

On Tuesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the MSC Ballroom, University College had its 2nd annual Student Research Poster and Creative Art Display, where several college students of all ages, majors, and degrees came together to show their research ideas. All of the research ranged from […]

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It’s about time!!!

After attending last week’s toga party hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc., I realized what this school was missing. I’m not talking about the need for more parties, or women walking around half naked with togas, what we need is a more open-minded and unified student life.I’ve addressed this […]

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Prairie View excels at 16th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

After months of studying and three days of rigorous competition, PVAMU varsity team placed 20th out of 64 at the 16th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, an academic competition among the best and brightest students from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, held in Orlando, Fla. PVAMU demonstrated their […]

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KPVU Annual Radiothon

If you didn’t already know, Prairie View A&M University is home to a growing media outlet. However you get your fair share of music, it’s probably through KPVU 91.3 FM. Besides the musical selection, what’s really impressive about KPVU is that it incorporates its academic surroundings, allowing students a chance […]

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Doubleheader split with Alcorn

The Prairie View A&M softball team (15-22, 9-7) split two games against Alcorn State (11-16, 8-8), one of which went into extra innings for the second consecutive day leaving PV with another tough loss. The Lady Panthers won the first game of the day 8-5. Alcorn State was held to […]

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The truth behind epilesy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells or neurons in the brain signal abnormally. With this, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes distributed, causing abnormal sensations, emotions, and behavior, or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. Epilepsy is an illness with many possible […]

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Panther tennis star nationally ranked

Prairie View A&M University tennis team member Xavier Godoy is currently ranked 91st in the nation according to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association singles rankings.Godoy has had an impressive junior season leading the Panthers team in victories along with fellow teammate Blessing Bvunzawabaya. On March 22, 2005, Godoy defeated Dash Connell […]