Fred Washington, associate vice president for finance and administration, has assumed the position of interim chief of police after the termination of police chief Brian Davis. Davis, who was relieved of his duties Oct. 21, had been chief of police since June 15, 2005. In another development, police lieutenant of […]
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Freshmen anticipate first homecoming
Well, it might not be your first time, but for many freshmen homecoming at Prairie View A&M is definitely a first. Apart from activities such as mum making and pep rallies the college homecoming is far beyond any experiences that most traditional college freshman are used to as compared to […]
Former student performs at gospel explosion
Former Prairie View student Gay Arbuckle came back to her alma mater to kick off Homecoming 2005, “Panther Pride in 2005” at the gospel explosion held Sunday, Oct. 23. Although there was a a $5 fee unlike last year, the turnout was still nice. As the featured guest artist from […]
20 Questions
1. Will homecoming be like Katrina and Rita? 2. Or will they name her hurricane Denise? 3. Who will not have an overpayment check by homecoming? 4. Can the people who have made all of the problems in financial aid be put on administrative leave without pay? 5. What girl […]
Fashion Fanatic:
Gals:Beads and BeltsBeads are the new trend that can brighten and complete any outfit. They should be simple and foiled. The beads should be worn when shirts are not formal.The best beads to buy are tones of golds or fall oriented colors. Remember, if bead colors are hard to find […]
PV True Life…”I’m a Lesbian
#8220;Please don’t ask me that…. the thought of being with a guy makes my stomach hurt,” said 17-year-old Antreace Marshall as she speaks about the openness of her homosexuality and reveals the rationale behind her alternative lifestyle. As the conversation begins she calmly sits back, looks to the ceiling, and […]
Students, administration tackle financial aid woes
A general assembly sponsored by the Student Government Association was held Oct. 17 in the A.I. Thomas Administration Building Auditorium to address concerns about continuing financial aid problems on campus. SGA President Oludaya Olusanya started the program by introducing Tracie Matthews, director of Student Financial Services. Matthews introduced herself and […]
Student arrested on campus faces counterfeiting charge
Frank Aluka Okwudili, a 30-year-old Prairie View A&M University student, is reportedly being held at the Waller County Jail after his arrest Oct. 12 at the University Village.According to Sergeant Frank Wallace of the University Police Department, as of now Okwudili faces one third degree felony charge of forging United […]
What are the benefits?
Prairie View A&M University faculty and staff members were invited to a campus sponsored benefits fair last Wednesday. The Office of Human Resources sponsored the first annual benefits fair, geared to provide faculty and staff with information on the benefits they receive from the university. Becky Standlee, of the Office […]
Soul Survivor Pt. 1
My Name is:Chistopher Allen……and this is my story.“It all began in the fall of 2001. I just began my sophomore year at PV majoring in communications with a deep interest in music. I had dreams of hosting homecoming, bringing all types of music to the yard, and introducing other activities […]