Month: February 2009

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Students are encouraged to exceed their own limits

In celebration of Black History Month, a seminar titled “Civil Rights…Unfinished Business,” was held in the auditorium of the architecture building on Feb.12. The provost, Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith, spoke to students about the history of Prairie View and the wonderful students who graduated from the university. She said, “Prairie […]

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The Panther brings home 4 awards

Prairie View A&M University’s student newspaper, The Panther, won four awards at the 11th Annual HBCU Student News Media Conference in Durham, N.C. Feb. 13-15. Each year a competition between the collegiate newspapers is held and entries from the various schools are judged in areas that include online media, photography, […]

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NSCS informs students about the current economic crisis

Students gathered Wednesday in the lecture hall of the New Science building to discuss their worries and fears about the current economic crisis with Prairie View faculty experts. Presented by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) as a part of their national “integrity week,” the event was described by […]

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Students learn survival skills

Students gathered in the Memorial Student Center ballroom to attend the “On the Job Survival” seminar hosted by Career and Outreach Services, and presented by Johnson and Johnson on Feb. 10. The seminar began with a welcome and thank you from Glenda Jones, director of career services. “It is important […]

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Tuition on the rise

Students and administrators gathered in the A.I. Thomas auditorium Tuesday to discuss certain fees increases expected to take effect in the fall. The forum was a chance for President George Wright and the Vice President of Business Affairs Mary Lee Hodge to communicate with students and get their opinions. The […]

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Students encourage students at assembly to become agents of change

Faculty and students gathered in the William “Billy” J. Nicks Baby Dome Thursday morning to attend the annual general student assembly. Departing from the usual format of the event, President George Wright stepped aside this year to allow the leadership of the student body to address students and teachers. The […]

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Ministers’ conference celebrates 51 years

The 51st Annual Ministers’ Conference was held Feb. 3-4 in the Prairie View A&M University Memorial Student Center. This year’s theme for the conference was “Relevant Preaching…Restoration, Reformation and Revitalization.” The conference objectives are to develop an ecumenical leadership community, cultivate and prepare individuals in the field of ministry, engage […]

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Police make progress on burglary cases and staff recruitment

The Department of Public Safety is still working to return the items that were stolen during the Christmas break and catch the criminals who committed the acts. Lieutenant of Operations David Webb said, “As long as you have a university, you’re going to have problems, it’s a constant struggle, but […]

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Panthers lose four in a row to drop from first to fourth

On a two-game skid, the Panthers looked to snap the streak against conference leader, Alabama State Hornets. The Panthers used great ball pressure and jumped to a quick 9-0 lead in the first couple minutes of the contest, but at the 7:55 mark in the first half the Panthers lost […]

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Lady Panthers grab two wins

The Lady Panthers kept their energy high during the past two games as they protected the crib with a 71-38 victory over the Alabama State Lady Hornets and snatched a 73-47 win against the Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Panthers executed their pressing style of defense to perfection Saturday […]