The student body’s perception of the Health Center is slightly tainted, but Information Specialist and Project Director of Panthers Promoting Healthy Decisions, Greg Rose hopes to change that perception. Some students fail to utilize the available and convenient services provided by the center’s employees. These students think the center […]
Month: September 2011
Wedges v. Heels
One morning, I arose in a glorious mood, feeling bold, fierce, and ready to conquer the day in style. So, what better way to overpower the trails of Prairie View A & M than in high-heeled shoes? Ever since we were little, we have witnessed women grace runways […]
Slacks v. Jeans
Fashion is a big deal at PVAMU, but what attire do men on our campus prefer most: slacks or jeans. Some feel that slacks can be worn in casual and formal settings, while others prefer the more relaxed look of jeans instead. However, there is a limit to it. […]
Student nursing association president makes history
For the first time, the Prairie View Student Nursing Association has a Hispanic president, Leanna Correa, sophomore pre-nursing major and former community service officer. According to the program coordinator for pre-nursing and PVSNA advisor Flora Thomas, Correa could possibly hold the position of president for a full year. Thomas […]
Gone Again?
Throughout the course of each semester we record the best of memories, through pictures, highlights, and quotes from fellow Prairie View A & M students, and bring such commemoration together to produce our yearbook. Unfortunately, for this 2011-12 school year, there is no assurance that the Pantherland Yearbook will […]
“1876” makes second appearance
During the spring semester, Sheleah Reed, executive director of communications, developed the idea to create a magazine for Prairie View alumni, titled “1876,” the university’s date of establishment. The magazine, which comes out every March and October, is to help the alumni, faculty and supporters feel connected with the […]
Tour de Pink a success despite weather conditions
Prairie View raised more than $261,640 and had over 1,500 participants in the 7th annual Tour de Pink bike ride Sunday. Bikes lined O.J. Thomas anxiously waiting to start the ride. Riders for the event were grouped according to the distance they were riding. The distance of the bike […]
Going steady
The Office of Student Affairs began a search for a new student conduct officer immediately after the resignation of Tim Albert on July 11. With more than 30 applicants on file, the application process to fill the vacancy ended Sept. 2. According to Miron P. Billingsley, associate vice president […]
Upgrades galore
Across Prairie View’s campus various buildings including W.R. Banks, Hilliard Hall, Hobart Taylor, Wilhelmina Delco, and University Village’s Phases 1, 2, 3 and 6, are receiving upgrades to enhance their appearance and sufficiency. New housing amenities were created, adding another phase to University Village, titled Phase 6. Construction began […]
AMIE completes conference at Prairie View
The 17th annual conference of the Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering at Prairie View A&M University ended Thursday. This conference visits 14 historically black colleges and universities accredited by the Board of Engineering and Technology. “This conference includes HBCUs, industry leaders, and government agencies and is important to showcase […]