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Annual parade boosts homecoming spirits

The highly anticipated Parade of Champions took place Saturday, Nov. 4, in front of the Memorial Student Center. University Drive was cheerfully decorated, with bright colors and elements to intensify the Homecoming atmosphere. The parade featured a wide variety of organizations and acts, each bringing something different and unique to […]

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March on the hill rallies student voters

In an effort to inform students about the importance of voting, a voter encouragement rally and march was held Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the Memorial Student Center.Its purpose was to motivate students, and advise them of how vital their votes are. The assembly featured several candidates who are running for […]

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Gospel Explosion kicks off Homecoming 2006

The spirit of Homecoming officially began Sunday, Oct. 29, with the annual Gospel Explosion in the MSC at 6 p.m.Many students worshipped together in the MSC auditorium. The master of ceremonies was gospel comedian Marcus Wiley, who kept the show going with jokes and skits. The show started with praise […]

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Jet Magazine tour stops at Prairie View

The Jet Magazine 6th annual Fueling the Future: Nurturing the Minds of Tomorrow’s Leaders HBCU College Tour made its way to Prairie View on Oct. 26. The event was held outside the Memorial Student Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.The event was organized in conjunction with drug-free week, and offered students […]

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Book by alumnus tells untold story

In celebration of Homecoming week a book review and signing was held Monday, Oct. 30, in the Memorial Student Center. The guest author for the evening was Prairie View alumnus Dr. Emiel W. Owens. He discussed his book “Blood on German Snow: An African American Artilleryman in World War II […]

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Evening of poetry sparks excitement

When students entered the Memorial Student Center ballroom for Poetry Night on Monday, Oct. 30, dim lights, and the suave sounds of jazz and neo-soul greeted them. The occasion drew in a full crowd of spectators anxiously anticipating the event.As the night got underway, Nyne, the host, laid down a […]

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Red Ribbon Week promotes drug free campus

In honor of Red Ribbon Week, a seminar was held on alcohol and other drugs, Oct. 25 in the MSC ballroom.According to program coordinator Lydia Love, “The Red Ribbon campaign is recognized for a week to promote non-drug use. PVAMU joined 3,000 other universities to celebrate the Red Ribbon National […]

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BET Campus Tour hits the Hill

Cloudy skies and a little rain didn’t stop Black Entertainment Television from bringing the spotlight to campus Thursday, Oct. 26, for the BET Black College Tour, which lasted from noon till 4 p.m. in the new gym.The BET Black College Tour, which began five years ago as an endeavor of […]

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20 Questions

1.How many people have seen the PV-Uncut XXX tape of the girl in ROTC? 2. Why did she back door in do a cameo in that second tape, PV Gone Wild? 3. Didn’t she already prove she was a real “head-hunter” in the first one? 4. Didn’t one of the […]

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PV True Life: “It’s my first Homecoming

It’s the hottest parties, parades, pep rallies, drinks, food, and fun. It’s time to “set yo homecoming out.” All these things are expected when the Homecoming season arrives, but for many freshmen, college homecoming is perceived to be far beyond their high school expectations. For freshmen, Homecoming is anticipated to […]