Restoring the Culture in conjuction with SGA hosted an open forum titled “Diary of A Mad Panther,” to discuss issues and propose solutions to problems facing students campus-wide.
SGA President Robert Powell said, “Students have to challenge themselves to become better persons than they were last year, and surround themselves with people who are doing the same thing.”
Among the first topics discussed was the issue of crime on campus. During this portion of the forum, students expressed their concerns about the university being portrayed in a negative light, and what could be done to display positive images of Prairie View students. Another topic was the issue of hazing, the definition of it, and how it could be prevented.
A controversial topic that was also discussed was student leadership and how some take advantage of their titles versus actually fulfilling their job descriptions. Students elaborated on how student leaders were removed from their positions, and how it proved that no one was above the student code of conduct. The topics of club attire, culture, and casual sex started a frenzy as students vehemently expressed their opinions and experiences with these issues.
The last of the topics discussed was “stop hating,” “we’ve got to do better,” and “the future of PVAMU students.” Students gave their opinions on what the students at PVAMU can do to become a better person and eventually a stronger leader.
SGA Vice President of Academic Affairs Bobby Smith said, “It’s up to us, as student leaders, to encourage one another to strive to do better because ultimately it’s up to us, as PVAMU students, to improve and elevate our quality of life and education.”