Month: March 2010

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PV promises summer funding

In an effort to increase funding for students the Prairie View A&M Office of Student Financial Aid has implemented a new program to fund students’ educational goals. The Panther Promise is “designed to reassure academically talented students from low- and middle-income families in Texas who may not feel that a […]

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I’m Tired of Cold!

So, did the groundhog see his shadow or what? I’m so tired of the cold, it’s ridiculous. No really, it’s March. This great month normally marks the beginning of the end for folk familiar with Texas weather. Finally, oh, finally we can start packing up our heavy coats and scarfs […]

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Exhibit combines medicine, literature

Prairie View A&M University students, faculty and friends had the opportunity to experience medicine and literature during the Literature of Prescription showcase of Charlotte Perkins Gilman and “The Yellow Wallpaper” hosted by the Undergraduate Medical Academy during the last month. Ola Riley, UMA librarian, submitted a request to the National […]

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You’ll burn in Hell

If you don’t read this you just may. No, I am clearly kidding but now that I have your attention, let’s see the significance of hell today in modern society. Although it is more often used as a very versatile curse word, rather than a description of a place, Hell […]

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Reflecting on Black History

The Office of Special Programs and Cultural Series celebrated the events that took place on campus during Black History Month in their program titled, “ReflectiON This,” in the MSC ballroom on Feb. 26. Faculty and students had the opportunity to review, watch, and read about all the programs held on […]

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PVAMU community welcomes Natural Mystic

As the Prairie View community continues to be the home of many small businesses, it welcomed Natural Mystic “oil, incense and more,” on Feb. 18. Senior political science major Paul Cheney, along with his store manager, sophomore communication major Jhasmine Casnel, are selling a majority of self-made herbal scents to […]

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Ag students join Houston rodeo

Three students from Prairie View A&M University joined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade on Feb. 27 Junior Krystal Blakemore, senior Magan Curry, and senior Brady Faggard, whom are all majoring in agriculture, received an invitation to join the parade due to receiving a portion of the $2.6 million […]

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Wright’s work reviewed

A dedication to writer and activist Richard Wright, took place during the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity’s sponsored viewing and discussion of the documentary “Black Boy” Feb. 26 in the MSC student lounge. Senior psychology major Aida Fall said, “It was fun and informative and I learned a lot about […]

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PVAMU Quiz Bowl Team hosts tournament

The Prairie View A&M University Quiz Bowl team hosted a Pre-NCT tournament on Feb. 27, in which they finished first. Three schools were involved in the tournament, Southern University, Alcorn State University, and Prairie View A&M. This tournament was one of the seven national tournaments hosted around the nation, in […]

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Panthers lose huge game in nail biter

Alabama State took over the final two minutes of the game going on a 9-3 run to defeat Prairie View A&M 52-43. The Panthers dropped to fourth place in the SWAC on Senior Night in the final game at the William “Billy” J. Nicks Building this season. Entering into Monday […]