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Learned Helplessness

My brother, have you “Learned Helplessness?” In the African American community, numerous men today seem to be falling victim to environmental factors and institutionalized concepts that hinder personal development and self-awareness. Learned helplessness, refers to when a person is conditioned to behave subconsciously in a powerless manner. This term seems […]

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New season, new attitude for Prairie View basketball

The basketball program at Prairie View looks to overcome last year’s season, and shoot for the top spot in the SWAC standings. Head coach Byron Rimm said, “Last year was a letdown, one of the biggest letdowns since I’ve been here.” Even though the Panthers finshed with a 16-14 record, […]

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PV agriculture dean nominated for award

The dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University has been nominated to receive an award in recognition of his work in the field of agriculture. Dr. Freddie L. Richards is currently acting as the Principal Investigator of the U.S. Agency for International Development […]

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Prairie View A&M scholar to release first book

A Prairie View A&M University scholar is set to release an autobiographical narrative titled “A Young Man with a Plan,” which may be turned into a big screen movie, later this month. Joseph Rivers, a sophomore biology major, will release the first book of his four-part series Nov. 16. The […]

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Panther Dolls celebrate first decade

Shante Moore, program coordinator for the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, enters this basketball season with a new attitude, as she prepares to lead the Panther Dolls dance team into their 10th year at PVAMU. Junior business management major and co-captain Marie Williams said, “The Dolls have created a […]

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PV students gather to promote religion

More than 30 people gathered at the fountain Monday to promote prayer and more focus on God. Led by Outreach Through Fellowship and Faith Ministries, also known as OFF, students who wanted personal prayers or just someone to talk to were invited to turn in prayer requests. OFF Ministries is […]

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Students compete in game of intelligence

Campus Activities Board and Epsilon Gamma Iota, Inc. Social and Service Organization tested the intelligence of students in various majors compared to that of Prarie View A&M engineering students last Tuesday in a game show titled “Are You Smarter Than an Engineer?” This event was held in the Memorial Student […]

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Soccer program falls at SWAC championships

The soccer program at Prairie View traveled to Pine Bluff, Ark., Thursday Nov. 4 for the SWAC Championships only to lose in the first round to Mississippi Valley State 2-1. To begin the first period of play goalies, Melissa Aguayo (PVAMU) and Shelby Willcocks (MVSU) respectively anchor each team. After […]

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Running Panthers take 6th in SWAC

Sunday morning the 2010 Cross Country SWAC championship took place in Clinton, Miss. The women took off at 9 a.m. on the Choctaw running trails for the 5k race. Grambling State came in first with a total of 51 points, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff trailing behind with a total of 54 […]