The Eta Gamma and Epsilon Tau Lambda chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. held the 28th Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on Oct. 11 in the Memorial Student Center. The “Queens of the Nile” inspired event gave 10 young women the opportunity to grace the stage and compete […]
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University Village pageant hits high notes with students
Xavier Woods and Ashley Jackson were chosen as Mr. and Miss. University Village respectively, when it held its annual scholarship pageant on Sept. 26, titled Sister Act 2: Class Back in Session. The pageant had the audience involved and it never had a dull moment. The show seemed to run […]
Opposing political party decisions affect the nation
As the United States government shutdown continues, President Barack Obama was scheduled to meet today with congressional leaders, including House Speaker John Boehner to find a way to resolve the impasse. The shutdown began Oct. 1 once Congress could not agree on a spending bill to fund the government that […]
Nikki Araguz-Lloyd urges students to fight for equality
Nikki Araguz-Lloyd spoke to students at Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday as part of the Student Participating In Transcending Knowledge (SPIT) lecture series in the Opal Johnson Auditorium. Junior psychology major Londyn Williams, an openly transgender student on campus, introduced the speaker. When Araguz-Lloyd arrived on stage, the audience […]
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, […]
Christie, Buono to meet in NJ race debate
TRENTON, N.J. _ New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is participating in the first debate of his re-election campaign Tuesday night, an event that could be a tuneup for the 2016 presidential campaign. Christie hasn’t declared his intention to run for president but Republican strategists say he likely would be a […]
Student Government Association honored for improvement efforts
The Prairie View A&M University International Affairs office hosted a Study Abroad Fair Wednesday in the MSC Ballroom. This event was used to expose students to the various opportunities that are available and allowed them to see the excellent study abroad programs in the world. Lisa Fields, host of the […]
Students get exposed to the world from a different view
The Prairie View A&M University International Affairs office hosted a Study Abroad Fair Wednesday in the MSC Ballroom. This event was used to expose students to the various opportunities that are available and allowed them to see the excellent study abroad programs in the world. Lisa Fields, host of the […]
CSO elects new executive board
The Council of Student Organizations, also known as CSO, recently elected a new executive board for the 2013-2014 academic school year. With a new executive board, the council starts the year with the hope of restructuring the council’s image and sparking interest across campus. A member of the Phi Mu […]
Marching Storm gets ready for the big battle
The 12th annual Honda Battle of the Bands is around the corner and this year Prairie View A&M University hopes to see The Marching Storm take the field. The event is held in Atlanta and starts with the 16 HBCU bands that receive the most votes. During the event the […]