The SWAC West-West Challenger which was hosted by Prairie View A&M University March 23 and 24, at Homer Ford Tennis/Macgregor Park in Houston, Texas.The men’s and women’s tennis team faced off against Southern, Grambling, and Arkansas Pine Bluff. The first team to face off against the Panthers of Prairie View […]
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Panther bowler Dawson named conference freshman of the year
Prairie View A&M University bowler Misty Dawson was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference freshman of the year and to the first team All-SWAC.A graduate of Hastings High School in Houston, Dawson averaged 203.81 pins in over 27 matches. On Nov. 4 in the East SWAC Round-up in Baton Rouge, La. […]
Panthers add two more wins to resume
The Panther baseball squad traveled to Baton Rouge, La., this past weekend to face off with Southern University Tigers. The Panthers (18-10, 11-1) were on a six game win streak prior to facing the Tigers, but a loss to Sam Houston State slowed their momentum. The Tigers (15-12, 11-3), got […]
AKAs crown new Mr. Ebony Debonair
The Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held its annual Mr. Ebony Debonair Scholarship Pageant on Tuesday, March 20, in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium. The event was part of the sorority’s annual “Skee Week.” The theme for the pageant was “Welcome to Ivywild: A Night of […]
Lawson speaks on women’s history
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dr. Rhea Lawson spoke to an assembly of students and faculty last Tuesday in the public events room of the John B. Coleman Library. The lecture drew in a sizable crowd of faculty members as well as students. Lawson spoke following an energetic introduction […]
Probate keeps Spring Fest rolling; Baby Dome packed
The highly anticipated Probate Spring 2007 was held Monday in the William “Billy” J. Nicks field house. Spectators filled the Baby Dome to maximum capacity, all anxious to see which organizations would be unveiling new members.The New Membership Showcase, or “Probate,” is an opportunity for organizations to present their new […]
The limit of expectations
It is a fact that our expectations predict our behavior. For example, if you don’t believe that you can learn the Chinese language, you are less likely to try. And even if you do try, you probably won’t make a full effort because it would be a waste of time: […]
Woman found dead in Prairie View
Students and residents of the surrounding community are expressing alarm over the discovery of a nude, partially dismembered body found just minutes away from the university.The body was reportedly discovered Sunday morning, March 18, around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 and James Muse Parkway. Law enforcement […]
Sigmas crown new Lady of the Dove
Senior communications major Mary Garnett was crowned 2007-2008 Miss Lady of the Dove at a scholarship pageant held by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Thursday, March 8, in the Memorial Student Center auditorium.The pageant was creatively themed “An Evening of Hawaiian Love” and featured seven contestants each representing a different […]
NAA bridges gap between students, alumni
Established in 1901 and funded by donations, the Prairie View A&M National Alumni Association is dedicated to strengthening the connection between Prairie View students and alumni.Open Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 5:30, the association is made up of more than 30 chapters and classes nationwide. Cleophus Sharp, executive director […]