#8220;Hey Fred, how you doing? I’m good, can’t complain as usual.” Webster defines complaining as a way to express grief, pain, or discontent. How many of us complain about circumstances in our lives that we have no control over? Rather than being thankful for what God has blessed us with, […]
Month: September 2005
Welcoming all visitors
When visitors come to your home, how do you treat them? With respect, with dignity and giving all the attention they deserve, for the simple fact that they are visitors in your home. Last week, a visitor to Prairie View’s campus, our home away from home, was disrespected, ignored and […]
Fees have been paid, but where’s the rest of my money?
It has been four weeks of school already and still no financial aid, loans, or overpayment checks have been distributed to most students here on campus.Many students applied for financial aid and loans back in January 2004 for the upcoming fall 2005 semester and they still have not received any […]
A chat with Olu
The Panther: Where are you from originally?Olu: I am from Lagos, Nigeria.The Panther: What is your major and classification?Olu: I am a junior iology major, chemistry minor. The Panther: Why did you run for SGA president?Olu: I wanted to practice citizenship. I wanted to give back to Prairie View and […]
Confidence should be the fashion
Hair, make-up, shirts, pants, belts, socks, watches, bracelets, faded haircuts, natural locks, glasses, scarves, great skin, not so great skin, and so on, are some of the many things that make up what we call “fashion.” When you think about it: what really is fashion? Merriam Webster defines fashion as […]
High achievers feted at banquet
Prairie View A&M University students who had internships last summer were honored at the I.C. Gordon Recognition/Scholarship Banquet held Monday in the MSC Ballroom. Student Government Association President Oludayo Olusanya was the master of ceremonies while the Rev. Charles Lewter delivered the invocation and Lee Turner provided the entertainment. Laurence […]
Administrators discuss plans
During the past three years we have seen Prairie View undergo changes. From the tearing down and construction of Alumni Hall to the limitation of student parking. We have also seen student enrollment and financial aid undergo some changes.Now that we are in 2005, we hope that this year brings […]
Access and convenience at PV
While the addition of two new ATMs, shuttle bus services, and laptop check outs in the library appear to be the massive improvements there is still a lot of room for improvements on campus. Keeping with that in mind, the issue of access and convenience plays a dynamic part in […]
Fashion: Big is in!
To some, fashion is not an enjoyable aspect of life to take part in. The hassle of matching the right pants with the right shirt, making sure your shoes are in style for the season, choosing the most precious accessories, placing each hair on your head in the right place, […]
What is this on my fee receipt?
Students are required to pay various fees and are entitled to understand exactly what those fees are covering.For example, all students are required to pay a student health fee to cover the cost of providing basic health care and urgent care services in the university’s health center. Students are entitled […]