#8220;Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (Philippians 2:3-4). It is sometimes difficult for us as people to put others before our personal desires, needs, […]
Month: September 2013
KPVU kicks off TV station
In Prairie View, Texas, students, faculty and staff are ready with creative content and will begin programming for PV Media Channel 55 TV Station on Friday. Since the revamping of the television station last spring semester, students are taking ownership in developing show ideas and the filming process. One of […]
#PV17 Invasion
Freshmen converged on Prairie View A&M University grounds with their clothes, shoes, furniture, and more. Not only were their utilities set in stone, they brought their style and declarations to the table. They presented to all upperclassmen, faculty, and staff that the Class of 2017, or “PV 17” as they […]
Costly penalties doom Panthers in double-OT loss
In a game filled with penalties, turnovers and a blown lead, the Prairie View A&M Panthers fell to the Jaguars of Southern University 62-59 in Baton Rouge, La. The Panthers built a 35-13 lead in the third quarter, but quickly saw that lead vanish. Prairie View set a new school […]
Students speak out on possible strike against Syria
After the recent discovery of chemical weapons being used in Syria, President Barack Obama, Congress and American citizens have debated what role Americans should play in the Syrian crisis: whether to strike or turn a blind eye on the issue. In Syria there is currently a civil war in which […]
Franklin uses background to motivate students
Kirk Franklin, a world-renowned gospel artist, spoke at the Students Participating in Transcendent Knowledge seminar Sept. 10 and used his life experiences and success to encourage students at Prairie View. Hundreds of students eagerly formed a line in front of the Opal Johnson Auditorium in the Memorial Student Center hours […]
Students continue to face challenges after obtaining degrees
#8220;Some students or a lot of students when they graduate do have debt, including student loans or credit card debt,” said Glenda Jones, director of career services. Jones said some of the challenges students face after graduation stem from the economy. “Hiring is not what it was in the past […]
Talent show soars high and falls low
The university’s radio station, PV U-Kno, held a talent show Wednesday to a packed crowd. The 16 acts wowed the crowd with cover songs, dance moves and spoken word montages. The talent show was hosted by sophomore mass communication major Marcus Sophus and junior mass communication major Jessica Barbers. “I […]
$24 million recreation center brings new possibilities
Construction of the new $24 million recreation center will be completed in January 2015 after six years of planning and development. The center will replace the Leroy Moore Sr. Gym, which serves as the current site for recreational activities on campus. The new center will also merge with the Billy […]