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Lifestyles
Hazing affects campus across the nation
The suspension of the percussion section of the Marching Storm, Prairie View A&M University’s marching band, ended Sept. 27 after suspicions of hazing arose. The office of student conduct, along with the board of administrators worked together to investigate the alleged hazing. Sheleah Reed executive director of communications said, “As […]
Student Government Association works for change
Various changes are affecting students immensely across the campus. Adjustments do occur throughout each year, but are not always evident to the student body. Over the years, the Student Government Association has emphasized the importance for students to be aware of the university’s consistent changes to the fees, rules and […]
Miss Prairie View encourages students to strive for success
Miss Prairie View A&M University 2012-2013 and senior management information systems major Chasmine Cousins hopes to encourage young ladies to have goals and be the change they want to see. Getting to PVAMU has been a long journey. “I am originally from Columbus, Ga., but I moved to Houston at […]
105 Voices concert highlights talent
Many people are obsessed with finding the next new big thing, the love for that “old time (religion),” get lost in translation. The 105 Voices of History HBCU choir exemplifies those great old African American spirituals and keep them alive. Founded by Renata “Toni” Roy, The 105 Voices of History […]
West Nile case in Hempstead
The recent reporting of 21 cases of the West Nile Virus has the citizens of Hempstead extremely cautious and aware of their surroundings. In addition, Harris County has also experienced its own influx of cases with a whopping 51 reported cases. According to Fox 26, a Hempstead local died last […]
Prairie View Fights against hazing
Prairie View A&M University’s investigation of alleged hazing in the percussion section of the university’s Marching Band, The Marching Storm, is ongoing. The office of student conduct is leading the investigation is working with a board of administrators including President George C. Wright, vice president of student affairs and institutional […]
Brown describes his journey
#8220;You don’t choose PV PV chooses you,” says 2012-2013 Student Government Association vice-president and junior mass communication major Jarrick Brown. Brown’s family is a great influence and instilled the importance of being active in the community and obtaining a solid education at an early age. The son of a minister, […]
Franklin inspires youth with poise and grace
BriAna Franklin represented the city of Prairie View in the Miss Black Texas pageant this past weekend. Franklin, who is not new to pageants, was named the fourth runner-up. “My first pageant was the Miss Freshman Attendant Scholarship pageant at Florida A&M University,” said Franklin. “Since then I have been […]
Prairie View responds to campus hazing
Last week President George C. Wright of Prairie View A&M University issued a memorandum announcing the suspension of the percussion section of the university’s The Marching Storm band as a result of findings during a hazing investigation. According to the PVAMU Student Handbook, the university defines hazing as “prohibited acts […]