Author: Denzel Speights

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Students network with companies at career fair

Students had a chance to present themselves Wednesday in front of countless companies and graduate schools at this spring semester career fair in the MSC.  “The career fair is an event where students and employers can meet, network, and discuss employment opportunities including graduate school,” said Glenda Jones director of […]

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Leisure activity turns into new organization on campus

The PV Pool Sharks have emerged on the campus of the purple and gold. Its founder and President, Darion White led the organization. “We all had a passion for pool. We one at a time started buying are own pool sticks, and we started seeing each other get serious in […]

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Grambling snatches third win in two seasons against the Panthers

Monday’s game in the Baby Dome caused an uproar as the Panthers fell against Grambling State 83- 81.  Grambling opened the gates with an 8-0 run in the beginning minuets of the first half. Head coach Bryon Rimm said the slow start affected the ending. “My boys just could’nt get […]

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Panthers give Bearkats a run for their

The Prairie View A&M Panthers men basketball team played just their second home game this season losing in a devastating fashion to the Sam Houston State Bearkats. The game was a 108-103 double overtime thriller that had Prairie View students on the edge of their seats from the starting tip […]

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Lady Panthers outplayed in season home opener

The three time defending SWAC tournament basketball champions Prairie View Lady Panthers lost their season-home opener against The Lady Owls of Rice Friday night 77-63.  Despite the efforts of junior point guard Jeanette Jackson with a career high of 32 points, the Lady Panthers were unable to recover from the […]

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Students gamble during casino night

In the week of PV’s homecoming, The MSC hosted Casino Night at the 2nd floor ballroom.  The night was filled with lights, entertainment, and the enthusiasm of students.  “I like it, it’s something new to experience, something I never done before,” said freshman psychology major Moniesha Campbell.  Casino Night featured […]

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Freshmen compete for University College title

The University College hosted its annual UC Pageant, which resulted in Marc Waters from building 46 and Sine Davis from building 42 being crowned as Mr. and Miss. U.C 2013-2014.  Additional contestants in the pageant were Kamari Johnson, Nicholas Hoffman, Jocelyn Eusery, Alenzia Mckinney, Megan Pete, Clinton Watkins, Elise Salim, […]

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The polls come to Prairie View A&M University

For over a decade, students at Prairie View A&M University have questioned and urged commissioners in Waller County to create more accessible polling stations. “Since the 1970s, voting as a whole has always been an issue on this campus so it is especially important that the students have a say […]

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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 […]