Prairie View students attended the Legislative Summit in Austin which carried the theme “African-Americans Staying Relevant in the Midst of Changing Demographics” Monday to express their thoughts on issues affecting state funding for historically black colleges and universities. Hosted by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, students and legislators met to […]
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Students collaborate with Papa Leo’s
Students in Free Enterprise and the American Marketing Association have teamed up with Papa Leo’s in an effort to construct a new marketing plan to better capture the attention of college students. SIFE and AMA received a grant in the amount of $1000 to fund a project designed to assist […]
SPIT Brings Young
This semester’s Student Participating In Transcending Knowledge Lecture Series began in historic fashion Thursday as former U.S. Ambassador and Civil Rights Activist Andrew Young visited Prairie View A&M University. During his address, the 80-year-old former U.S. Congressman stressed the importance of “fulfilling your divine destiny,” to audience members, saying that […]
Tennis team suffers consecutive losses
The Prairie View A&M University men’s and women’s tennis teams suffered a loss Thursday against Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Head Coach John Cochran said, “It was decent but had too many errors; both teams need to put pressure on the opponent.” Cochran sat both teams down after the match and […]
Lady Panthers finish strong at home
The Lady Panthers continue their chase for a number one seed in the SWAC championship tournament this past weekend by winning both games played at the William “Billy” J. Nicks building this past weekend against Mississippi Valley State and Arkansas- Pine Bluff. The Lady Panthers once again used second half […]
Baseball team fined, suspended after fight
According to SWAC.org, Andre Oliver and Evan Richard baseball players from Prairie View A&M University were ejected for participation in an on-field altercation with Jackson State University on Saturday February 19. They were suspended and fined on February 21. One player, who wished to remain confidential, said,” It was bottom […]
Adams reinforces black history
Jimmy Adams, Jr., assistant vice president for the Office of Continuing Education, presented his collection of original poetry called “The Journey: Reflections” as a preview of his life experiences and perspectives to relate to the student population at Prairie View A&M University. The Tuscaloosa native recited 15 poems highlighting his […]
Students shadow administrators
The sun has not yet come up, but he has already started his day. He buttons up his crisp white shirt, slides on his shiny black shoes, and makes sure his tie is straight before grabbing his overcoat and heading out of the door. The time is 5:30 a.m. and […]
Miguel makes highly-anticipated debut
I had no expectations when I first heard the album “All I Want is You.” Once I heard it, I put it in my playlist of songs that I can chill to. Not like neo-soul or anything smooth, Miguel brings hip-hop and R&B together with a bit of alternative. He […]
This one’s for PV
So I’m sitting at a dinner table in the ballroom of the Clarion Hotel in downtown Columbia, SC at the awards ceremony of the BCCA’s 13th Annual National HBCU Student News Media Conference with some staff members and our advisor, Professor Lewis Smith. The mood of the ceremony is fairly […]