Welcome back students! It’s a new day, new year, and most importantly a new semester. You all are off to a fresh start and it is important to stay on the right path. No matter what your current state is, it is never too late to begin again. Sometimes we […]
Month: January 2010
Just too good to be true
Senior guard Candice Thomas blows the roof off the William “Billy” Nicks Building with an ecstatic behind the back move saving the ball from going out of bounds line and rolling to the rim with a crowed pleasing lay-up. The Lady Panthers lead by Head Coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke came into […]
Webb recites “I Have a Dream” speech
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Office of Student Affairs hosted “I Have a Dream Speech…Revisited” for Prairie View A&M University and elementary school students in the community on Jan. 22 in the All Faiths Chapel. David Webb, Lieutenant of Operations for the Department of Public Safety […]
What employers look for in an interview
Two basic things that will ensure every interview is a successful interview: Remember that always that it is the company that invited you to the interview; it is they who initiated the event. You would not be there if they were not already inclined to like you. Compose yourself accordingly; […]
Why do people steal?
Recently I’ve noticed that people seem to feel that it is OK to steal. Theft has always been among civilization. People who have not see that which someone else has and feel the right to take illegal ownership by dishonorable deeds. I’ve always believed that whatever I do to other […]
Let’s think Positively
What’s more important to you? A new cell phone or a warm bed at night? I think we, as students, are being a lot more passive than we should be about the Haiti disaster that is happening around us. We’re adults, guys. We should want to help in any way […]
J. Cole rocks
In collaboration with Rock Nation Inc., La Familia Entertainment and 5 Star Protainment hosted “J. Cole Live in Houston,” a concert in which Jay Z’s first signed artist to his newly found label performed along with other up-and-coming artists throughout the area on Jan. 23 at Warehouse Live in Houston, […]
Professional development is a must
After having the privilege of speaking to Professional Development Coordinator and Assistant Professor Lawrence McNeil, the needs of students were brought to mind. Many students have the capability of being not only successful students but also capable professionals who can lead in their respective industries after beginning employment. The points […]
Top 10 tips for getting intograduate school
1. Go to graduate school for your reasons – not for other people’s. Graduate study represents an enormous investment of time and money. 2. Be realistic about the benefits of graduate study. Don’t fall into thinking that a graduate degree is a magic bullet that will guarantee you career advancement […]
We’ve got to do better
This school year at Prairie View A&M University started out on a high note. We’ve had a great win at the Labor Day Classic over Texas Southern. We had a wonderful time with Dourrough and “Ice Cream Paint Job” at Hump day on the Hill, and followed up with a […]