Professor George W. Edwards was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. on November 5, 1948 to George and Beulah Edwards. In 1970, he earned his Bachelors of Arts in Music at Florida A&M University. In 1969, he joined Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. In […]
Month: October 2009
School year brings about new University changes
The student body was welcomed with a host of new changes on the campus as they began their 2009-2010 school year. In President George C. Wright’s open letter to PVAMU students he stated that a committee of representatives from campus housing, student conduct, student affairs, public relations, health and counseling, […]
University Village crowns king and queen in pageant
University Village hosted a pageant featuring six female and five male contestants vying for the title of king and queen Oct. 6 in the MSC auditorium. The winners for the night were Brianna Olivia Jackson, a sophomore mass communication major, and Bradford Traywick, a junior history major. Both used the […]
Powell spits his mind on relationships
Guest speaker was Kevin Powell, an author and activist in the hip-hop generation and former MTV Real World castmate, spoke on the topic of black male and female relationships during The Office of Special Programs and Cultural Series’ forum on relationships Oct. 7 in the MSC Opal Johnson-Smith Auditorium. “Our […]
Girls get lectured during Delta seminar
In collaboration with the Eta Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., psychotherapist Eileen Peters Franklin attempted to help young women build a stronger relationship with themselves during a self esteem seminar on Oct. 8. Franklin, a member of Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is […]
Soccer team rounds up two gigantic wins
After experiencing a few tough losses, the Lady Panther soccer team experienced a turnaround Saturday, Oct. 3, after their 3-2 victory against Alabama A&M. The season has not been a great one for the Lady Panthers with their record of 3-6, but this past victory proved that there is still […]
We need to continue supporting our teams
As we sit and reminisce on the past weekend’s events, let us also realize that the success of our current football team would not have been possible without the contributions of alumni throughout the nation and support from the student body. The football team has made great progress under head […]
Does sexy have a dress size?
Everyone has their own opinion of “sexy,” but “Does Sexy Have A Dress Size?” This was the issue covered in a seminar presented in a collaborative effort between the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Campus Activities Board. On Monday evening, students, faculty, and other interested parties gathered in the […]
Low Riding
From the 1964 Chevy Impala to the 1978 Vauxhall Cresta, low riders come in many makes and models. Popularized in the early 1990s, restored stock cars such as the Buick Regal and the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and modern day high class vehicles were transformed into low riders. On Sept. 30, […]
FAN-tastic fun: Panthers celebrate the historic victory
As Prairie View quarterback K. J. Black kneeled down and the final seconds ticked off the clock, cheerleaders, student leaders, and members of the Marching Storm joined the football players and coaches on the field to celebrate one momentous moment. “It felt so exhilarating,” said senior communications major Alyssa Rhodes. […]