Jordan Michael Houston, better known by his stage name Juicy J, performed live as the main event Oct. 19 at Willy J. Nicks Sports Complex, during homecoming along with Shanell and Elle Varner. The concert started off with Shanell, a representative from Young Money, who used her own band to […]
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Alphas rock homecoming step show
The annual Greek homecoming step show took place in the Baby Dome on Friday. The Greeks were able to represent their organizations and compete through step routines they made up. There was very minimal participation this year with only six organizations competing. However, it was still a great show with […]
Homecoming brings increase in campus security, safety regulations
During this year’s homecoming festivities, there will be an increase in police officers around the phases and the campus overall. Recently campus police have been offering defense tactic courses upon request, so that people will be able to protect themselves while they are out celebrating this year. Senior business management […]
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 […]
Development office encourages students to give back
The university’s office of development is encouraging students to donate through the implementation of its student giving campaign. The campaign was implemented in the fall semester of 2012. According to the office of development, the decision to start a student giving campaign came from the overwhelming success of the faculty […]
Belafonte sues Martin Luther King Jr. estate
Harry Belafonte sued the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday over the fate of three documents he tried to sell at auction. The lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan seeks unspecified damages and a court declaration that Belafonte is the rightful owner. The documents are an outline of […]
Viral incident prompts changes from administration
Prairie View A&M University officials say they will be taking steps to ensure that homecoming events are controlled by police and security, and students are held accountable for their actions since safety is a priority. Following the Gospel Fest on Sunday, some students participated in “streaking” across the campus. One […]
Students walk to raise money for pregnancy center
The Immanuel Church raised more than $800 Saturday from its first 5K Walk for Life event at Prairie View A&M University to help promote awareness about the right to life for the unborn child. The donations from the walk-a-thon will help fund the purchase of a new ultrasound for the […]
Special guest at Gospel Fest uses testimony, songs to inspire students
unday’s Best Winner Leandria Johnson graced the stage in the Opal Johnson-Smith auditorium in the Memorial Student Center Sunday and divulged personal life experiences and heart breaks to the Gospel Fest audience of predominantly young adults. Tears filled the eyes of so many people as Johnson talked of overcoming promiscuity […]
Coronation ball showcases homecoming court
The annual homecoming coronation ball, held in the Opal Johnson- Smith Auditorium on Oct. 16, honored Aaron Fowler and Breanna Green. The coronation ball is the presenting of the royal homecoming court. “This ceremony stands for the official pinning of Mr. and Miss Prairie View,” said assistant director of student […]