Being the only food source available here on campus, Sodexho, in my honest opinion, has the worst of the worst customer service I have ever endured in my life! For the past few weeks I have been keeping records of things I have personally endured, witnessed and/or overheard. While waiting […]
Month: October 2006
Cooperative Extension takes university to the people
The Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University is at the threshold of new endeavors, while continuing to fulfill the land grant mission of the institution.Dr. Linda Williams-Willis, dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Science and extension administrator, said, “The Cooperative Extension Program hires employees to take […]
Prairie View bowling team, diamond in the rough
Who knew Prairie View had a bowling team? Well, we do. The Panther bowling squad has been in action since Oct. 7, and with one match and a tournament appearance under their belt, they are now gearing up for the SWAC round-up which will be held in Baton Rouge, Nov. […]
All FAMU sports in compliance with NCAA
Each of the 18 sports at Florida A&M University is 100 percent compliant with NCAA requirements, the FAMU athletic department has announced. It was good news to a department that had to report more than 200 violations to the NCAA a little more than a year ago.Among the violations were […]
Obama acknowledges he’s considering run for president in 2008
WASHINGTON – Sen. Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday he was considering a run for president in 2008, backing off previous statements that he would not do so.The Illinois Democrat said he could no longer stand by the statements he made after his 2004 election and earlier this year that he would […]
Halliburton’s 3Q earnings hit $611m
HOUSTON – Halliburton Co. watched third-quarter net income rise 22 percent, thanks in part to fewer disruptions from hurricanes, which beset the oil field services industry last year.The Houston-based oilfield services conglomerate Sunday posted $611 million, or 58 cents per share, in net income for the June-September quarter, including a […]
Voters approve Panama Canal expansion
PANAMA CITY, Panama – Voters overwhelmingly approved the largest modernization plan in the 92-year history of the Panama Canal on Sunday, backing a $5.25 billion expansion that will allow the world’s largest ships to squeeze through the shortcut between the seas.About 79 percent of Panamanians voted in favor the canal […]
Panthers serve Tigers in three of four sets
Tyler, Texas native Ashley Campbell had 21 kills, seven digs, and one service ace as the Prairie View women’s volleyball team defeated Texas Southern in three out of four sets on Thursday. The win improved the Lady Panthers to 17-9 overall and 6-1 in the SWAC. “They played well today, […]
Panthers lose close one to Alcorn State
Special teams play proved to be the controlling factor in last Thursday’s game against the Alcorn State Braves with the Panthers coming up on the short end of a breath-taking 17-14 game.4th and 10 with the ball on the Alcorn 37 yard lineand six seconds left in regulation the Panthers […]
Valuev retains WBA title
Rather obscure despite his size and title belt, Valuev retained the WBA heavyweight championship Saturday night when he stopped Monte Barrett in the 11th round to remain undefeated. The largest heavyweight champion ever, the 7-foot, 328-pound Valuev (45-0, 33 knockouts) knocked down Barrett twice in the 11th, and the fight […]