While the addition of two new ATMs, shuttle bus services, and laptop check outs in the library appear to be the massive improvements there is still a lot of room for improvements on campus. Keeping with that in mind, the issue of access and convenience plays a dynamic part in […]

During the past three years we have seen Prairie View undergo changes. From the tearing down and construction of Alumni Hall to the limitation of student parking. We have also seen student enrollment and financial aid undergo some changes.Now that we are in 2005, we hope that this year brings […]

Prairie View A&M University students who had internships last summer were honored at the I.C. Gordon Recognition/Scholarship Banquet held Monday in the MSC Ballroom. Student Government Association President Oludayo Olusanya was the master of ceremonies while the Rev. Charles Lewter delivered the invocation and Lee Turner provided the entertainment. Laurence […]

Hair, make-up, shirts, pants, belts, socks, watches, bracelets, faded haircuts, natural locks, glasses, scarves, great skin, not so great skin, and so on, are some of the many things that make up what we call “fashion.” When you think about it: what really is fashion? Merriam Webster defines fashion as […]

The Panther: Where are you from originally?Olu: I am from Lagos, Nigeria.The Panther: What is your major and classification?Olu: I am a junior iology major, chemistry minor. The Panther: Why did you run for SGA president?Olu: I wanted to practice citizenship. I wanted to give back to Prairie View and […]

It has been four weeks of school already and still no financial aid, loans, or overpayment checks have been distributed to most students here on campus.Many students applied for financial aid and loans back in January 2004 for the upcoming fall 2005 semester and they still have not received any […]

When visitors come to your home, how do you treat them? With respect, with dignity and giving all the attention they deserve, for the simple fact that they are visitors in your home. Last week, a visitor to Prairie View’s campus, our home away from home, was disrespected, ignored and […]

#8220;Hey Fred, how you doing? I’m good, can’t complain as usual.” Webster defines complaining as a way to express grief, pain, or discontent. How many of us complain about circumstances in our lives that we have no control over? Rather than being thankful for what God has blessed us with, […]

In a country that is 12 percent black, nearly a quarter of all African Americans are poor and it appears that this issue has been prevalent for decades. “Poverty has always been in America, however, Hurricane Katrina has forced this country to open its eyes and face it,” commented graduate […]

An opened door, a pulled out chair, a polite “How are you doing,” is defined as chivalry,and beyond popular belief it can be displayed by a man or woman.Most women would say that in the 21st century chivalry is dead, but is it? Most Prairie View men don’t think so, […]