Herbert Thomas, campus coordinator for the 2006 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, has denied allegations of cheating in the Oct. 16-19 tournament held in the MSC ballroom. Thomas was reacting to comments made by some of the competitors about the exceptional performance of Carlton Singleton, a participant in the competition. Some […]
Month: November 2006
Club Pees & Vees a hit among students
Club Pees & Vees made its return to Prairie View Saturday, Nov. 11. The event offered students a night of true elegance and entertainment in the Memorial Student Center ballroom. The attire for the evening was after five attire, or “grown and sexy.” The entertainment lined up for the night […]
Exposing my oreo soul
Do you hate me? Do you keep it real? Sometimes we hate ourselves more than anyone else. More often than not, however, we don’t really hate everything about ourselves-just certain traits we can’t seem to get rid of. I’ll take this opportunity to confess that one of mine is my […]
“Get rich or die tryin
No, we aren’t talking about the rapper who considers himself the George Bush of hip-hop. But the title of 50 Cent’s first album rings true in the experience of many in the middle class, and for students looking to enter the workforce as the middle class shrinks and the gap […]
Annual parade boosts homecoming spirits
The highly anticipated Parade of Champions took place Saturday, Nov. 4, in front of the Memorial Student Center. University Drive was cheerfully decorated, with bright colors and elements to intensify the Homecoming atmosphere. The parade featured a wide variety of organizations and acts, each bringing something different and unique to […]
Students exercise right to vote Tuesday
Although voting is an enumerated right, Prairie View A&M University students have faced obstacles to their right to vote in Waller County in past elections. In an effort to corroborate themselves as Waller County residents, many students showed up at the polls and cast their ballots to elect local and […]
Majors’ fair informs students of academic opportunities
The fifth annual majors’ fair was held Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Memorial Student Center auditorium. The fair presented a wealth of information to students about various academic departments and on-campus opportunities with special programs.Booths at the fair provided information on degree plans, and the various departments on campus. There […]
Homecoming goes out with a bang
The Homecoming grand finale occurred Saturday, Nov. 4, with the step show and after party at the William “Billy” J. Nicks building. The step show drew a sizable crowd of spectators, all anxious to see which acts would walk away with the prize. The show was hosted by comedian Ali, […]
Past and present Panther queens come together
For the first time in almost 20 years, winners of the highly competitive Miss Prairie View pageant gathered Friday, Nov. 3, for a luncheon in the President’s Dinning Hall.The luncheon began with a greeting from the reigning Miss Prairie View, Lindsey Slay, who presided as mistress of ceremony. There was […]
Prairie View laughs out loud
Have you ever heard of anyone getting a six pack from laughing so hard? Well Friday night, there were plenty slim abs in the Baby Dome, because comedians Arnez J., Lavelle Crawford, and Prairie View alumna, Loni Love, came prepared to tantalize everyone’s funny bone.. and oh did they succeed. […]