Month: December 2009

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Prairie Falls at Rutgers

Dominique Smith buried a three pointer to take the lead over Rutgers University making the score 13-10 with 10:14 left in the first half, forcing Coach C. Vivian Stringer to call a 20 second timeout. The first half in the Prairie View A&M University vs. Rutgers University match-up was a […]

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Death of a Generation

There is an increasing number of adolescents and preteens whose both mental and physical health is dying. It seems as if today’s youth is slowly, but surely, disintegrating from the face of the earth. Some may consider our generation doomed. Those who are currently parents and grandparents did not experience […]

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Music Cage

Music is a reflection of the times.So being a rhythmic peopleWith a steady beat in our mindsWe tend to blend inWith our people’s current rhymes.We vibe to the beatAnd on the dance floor we shine.The world is our stage,And the attention is MINE!But search a little deeperAnd there you will […]

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Student Directed Projects

The Department of Music and Theatre showcased five projects directed by students on Dec. 5 in the Hobart Taylor building. The first presentation “Murder Next Door,” written by Whitney Ryan Garrity and directed by Vanessa C. Sorey, was a mystery thriller that was eerie but fun to watch. Each character […]

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Alzo Slade speaks at CAB forum

Prairie View students gathered together in the Memorial Student Center on Dec. 3, as Prairie View Alumni Alzo Slade held a forum titled “Your Actions, Our Consequences” hosted by the Campus Activities Board. The student forum, also called “Niggatude,” was a chance for the University to come out and engage […]

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Perfect at Home!

Senior forward Darnell Hugee throws one down making the crowd rumble throughout the William J. Nicks Building Friday evening as the Panthers of Prairie View A&M University dominated the Ecclesia College Royals, 83-53. The victory would end a three game losing streak and keep the Panthers undefeated at home. In […]

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Panthers bring 2009 SWAC Championship back from Birmingham

The Prairie View A&M University Panthers (9-1, 7-0), winners of the SWAC’s Western division, outscored the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M University (7-5, 4-3) 20-10 in the 2nd half to complete their mission and become SWAC champions for the first time since 1964. The Panthers championship belt didn’t stay around their […]

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Career Services refurbishes resource laboratory

As the fall 2009 semester comes to closure, PVAMU’s Career and Outreach Services Center attempts to assist students in finding careers and determining their majors by making renovations to their career resource center. Undergoing renovations since the summer, the lab is scheduled to be completed and will open in the […]

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity INC discontinues PV Chapter

Due to recent violations and counts of misconduct, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. has made the decision to ban all of The Eta Gamma chapter of Prairie View A&M University’s activities until 2012, with a probationary period extending to 2014. The Eta Gamma Chapter of PVAMU was recently placed under […]

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Student Leaders Resign

As issues surrounding hazing continue to surface campus-wide, Prairie View A&M University’s Student Conduct Hearing Board continues to regulate and investigate incidents, some in which concern student leaders. Student Conduct Officer Tim Albert said, “It is very critical for our student leaders to exemplify good behavior and be familiar with […]