The Highway 6 Landfill causes a potential threat to Prairie View A&M University’s image as well as the city’s, according to Mayor Frank Jackson. Mayor Jackson said, “The idea of a landfill comes with a lot of negative weight.” PVAMU plays a huge role in the city’s economy. The association […]
Month: September 2012
Keeping up with the campaign
Last week closed the week of the Democratic National Convention. Unlike Governor Romney, President Obama, the 2012 Democratic presidential candidate left the platform in Charlotte, North Carolina, explaining not only what he has done for our country thus far but what he will continue to do and will do in […]
Panthers begin season with heartbreaking loss
The Prairie View A&M Panthers five-year winning streak against rival school Texas Southern University ended with a 47-yard field goal by the Tigers’ Robert Hersh. The Panthers enthusiastically opened up the game with 6’2 sophomore quarterback De’Auntre Smiley passing over 80 yards in the first quarter and giving the team […]
Bryant reaches out
Mr. Prairie View A&M University is one who reigns superior in “Pantherland.” He is given the opportunity to become a student ambassador on campus, implementing progress in all forms. In spring 2012, Timothy Bryant, was crowned 2012-2013 Mr. Prairie View A & M University. As his reign began, it was […]
Panthers get bitten by Huskies
The Prairie View A&M University’s Lady Panthers volleyball team fell to the Houston Baptist’s Huskies bite in a 3-1 match at their first home game in the William “Billy” J. Nicks building. The Panthers struggled the first two sets falling short of a win by five points the first set […]
Soccer team dominates Texas College
Sending Texas College home with an “L” on their record Prairie View’s Lady Panther soccer team got its first win of the season beating Texas College 5-0 in the first home game of the year. The Lady Panthers were on fire their first home game giving Texas College’s goalie Diana […]
Sophomore year brings new responsibilities
The fear of the freshmen 15 has passed and sophomore year is in full swing for Kristin Wells-Lewis. Junior by credit hours, Wells-Lewis is a second year student. Wells took a big step and moved off campus. “Living on campus as a freshman was nice and convenient, but this year […]
Bookworm Corner
James William Peercy took a head-first leap into mystery writing with his first published novel, “Without a Conscious,” and after reading this book, the reader will wonder what took Peercy so long to begin publishing his work. Peercy does not shy away from the fact that the inspiration for this […]
Living in the UC helps freshmen
Freshman year of college is where most students get their first taste of freedom, a real chance to do what they want, when they want, how they want. Although receiving a higher education is initially what students come for, the college experience also provides an avenue to help people find […]
The wait: Am I awarded or not?
My alarm was set for 3:30 a.m., my goal was to arrive at 4 a.m. on the dot. I grabbed my comforter, breakfast, coffee, and phone charger, the doors did not open until 8:00; however, I wanted to be first in line. It sounds like I am gearing up to […]