This month marks the first anniversary of the University of Texas-Prairie View A&M University health benefits program. Located on the second floor of the Owens-Franklin Health Center, the Counseling Services department provides a multitude of free health and financial services for Prairie View students. “The Counseling Services department operates as […]
Month: February 2007
Giuliani moves closer to full-fledged presidential run
WASHINGTON – Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor whose popularity soared after his response to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, moved closer to a full-fledged campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday. In a sign that he’s serious about running for the White House, the two-term […]
Medical Corner: Freshman 15
College is a time of change, and for many, this change includes changes in the waistline! A significant number of students gain anymore from five to 15 pounds during their freshman year: “The Freshman 15.” It is not a myth. There are a number of factors that contribute to weight […]
Carter Goodwin Woodson: Father of Black History Month
Black History Month serves as our national reminder of the epic legacy of African Americans. It is the brainchild of African American educator, Dr. Carter Goodwin Woodson. It is at this time when we, as a nation, stop to pay homage to the many individuals of African descent who have […]
Poetry slam featuring Se7en was a hit
The ground breaking poetry slam was held in the Anne Campbell Little Theater at Hobart Taylor on Thursday. There were five judges and the contestants’ scores ranged from one to five. The segment was limited to two and a half minutes and, if longer, the poet would get a penalty […]
Alphas crown Miss Black and Gold
The 28th annual Miss Black and Gold scholarship pageant was held Wednesday, Jan. 31 in the Memorial Student Center auditorium. Spectators filled the auditorium to capacity, all anxious to see which contestant would walk away with the prestigious title. This year’s pageant was creatively themed “Egyptian Allure,” and featured several […]
Freedom is slavery
Aldous Huxley, in his less-than-famous comic novel Antic Hay, once mused that liberty as a concept simply doesn’t exist in our world. Gilded cages were all that existed in the mind of the now-beloved architect of the dystopian world populated by the enigmatic alphas and betas. Though he seemed to […]
A new face in financial aid
Dr. Carlos Clark has assumed the position of associate provost of the financial aid office, promising adjustments in financial aid and in staffing procedures. The associate provost is in charge of the allocation of all funds made available to the office from federal and state agencies. As part of his […]
College of Business hosts annual career fair
The annual College of Business career fair was held Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Memorial Student Center ballroom. The event drew a sizable crowd of business students, all anxious to meet with companies about potential employment opportunities. This year’s event was aimed at all classifications of students, from freshmen to […]
Gunfire damages apartment, vehicles in University Village
The Prairie View A&M University Department of Public Safety says it will implement precautionary safety measures as a result of a shooting that occurred Thursday, Feb. 1, in the University Village.A reliable source said gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. in Phases I & II, reportedly due to a conflict that […]