Month: April 2008

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Students excel at agriculture national career fair and training conference

Aziza Glass and Glenn Cason, students in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, received awards for excellence at the 23rd Annual Career Fair and Training Conference of the National Society for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) recently held in Denver, Colo. Glass, a sophomore agriculture […]

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Johnie Jones wins

Johnie L. Jones, III, a junior agriculture economics major, was elected SGA President for the 2008-2009 school year when he defeated senior James Durant during a run- off on Tuesday, April 8. Presidential Candidate Votes Johnie L. Jones, III 393 James Durant 285

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Gardner crowned Lady of the Dove

#8220;Your Passport on an Adventure Across the World,” was the theme for the 10th annual Lady of the Dove Scholarship Pageant, sponsored by the Delta Theta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The event was held in the Willie Albert Tempton Sr. Auditorium on April 2, and contestant Elizabeth […]

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Strategies for reducing Stress in your Life

Stress is a major contributor to the anxiety, headaches, stomachaches, sleeplessness, digestive problems and depression that we experience. When we are under stress our physiological system reacts by releasing hormones and neurochemicals which in turn increase blood pressure, heart rates, and respiratory rates. Here are some basic strategies for reducing […]

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Ayo Technology

#8220;It’s OK to look.” Or at least, that’s the slogan match.com pitches to lonely hearts considering joining an online dating site. In a world that’s becoming increasingly smaller, the Internet has emerged as a social networking tool and has become an avenue for people to pursue and maintain relationships. LaDetra […]

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Small earthquake hits South Texas

FALLS CITY, Texas (AP)- A small earthquake awoke residents in South Texas on Monday, but there are no reported injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 3.7 magnitude quake happened at 4:51 a.m., about 45 miles southeast of San Antonio in South Texas. The quake was detected about 6 miles […]

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Clinton campaign senior strategist Mark Penn steps down

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP)- Hillary Rodham Clinton is turning to her communications chief and pollster to plan her presidential election strategy after giving the boot to a polarizing top aide because of his work on behalf of a trade agreement Clinton opposes. Mark Penn, a lightning rod for controversy throughout […]

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Prairie View has opportunities: use them

Students at Prairie View are often incredibly vocal when it comes to complaining about the quality of education many of us receive. Many students often ponder if Prairie View is providing us with the education we are paying for, or if all of our hours in class and stress over […]

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PV choice awards nominees

Male Vocalist Michael Dixon Ryan “Rudy” Knight Jermeyko Anderson Darian Epting Female Vocalist Angel Porter Alyssa Rhodes LaPorsha Allison Krystle Curtis Underground Rap Artist Dorrough Prime Time Click Ashton “Ace” Anderson Mishawn Robertson Best Dressed Freddie Edo Greg “Bam Bam” Sims Julan Thomas Charli Cooksey Matt Nelson Organization PALS CAB […]

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Outlet opens, shoppers go to ‘work’

People from all around the Houston area charged into the Houston Premium Outlet throughout the week to shop at a variety of stores to take advantage of the sale prices. On March 27 the Houston Premium Outlet opened its doors to the public. The line of shoppers extended at least […]