Every year our campus overflows with new students. Do you ever wonder what life is like for them? Can you take yourself back to your freshman year and remember all the thoughts going through your head? Different places, new faces, and not any family in sight. All of these components […]

As the school year begins students are introduced to a new environment with many unfamiliar faces. Though the college lifestyle is centered upon interpersonal communication, what many students are unaware of is the fact that most sexual assaults occur during the first twelve weeks of school. This happens because many […]

When one examines successful people, certain commonalities appear. If you examine several successful individuals, you will realize that all of these individuals have applied the same principles of success: planning, pride, ability to complete tasks, and commitment to their future. Despite thousands of examples of success, it remains elusive for […]

It is no secret that there are students on this campus who have no dilemma getting to know new people. There are those who don’t even have to try; people just flock to them. Then there are those whose game is pathetic, and their efforts are constantly unsuccessful.Game can be […]

Dr. Kelvin Kirby, an associate professor of engineering, has been appointed interim associate vice president for student affairs.The Panther got a chance to interview Kirby, who answered a range of questions concerning his background, his goals, and advice for students. Panther: Start off by giving us your official title. Kirby: […]

Gas prices have been going up for the past three and a half years and it doesn’t look like the trend will change. The first was that there is a state tax on gas. Because state tax is higher in some states and lower in others the gas prices vary […]

First, I would like to welcome all of you back from the summer break. As we embrace a new school year, I can’t help but notice the preparation students are making for academic success. Many of us have flocked to the bookstore to purchase supplies, and set goals to obtain […]

The campus of Prairie View A&M University has been under ongoing construction since the fall semester of 2004. Where there is the demolition of an old building, a new one will take its spot.The new developments are a sign of changing times. As the number of students continues to rise, […]

More than 70 of America’s top companies, government and law enforcement agencies, graduate schools and non-profit organizations will converge on the campus of Prairie View A&M University September 21 – 22 for the 35th Annual Fall Career Fair, in the Memorial Student Center Ballroom. Due to increased demands and a […]

There is an innovative Panther on the prowl, ready and willing to assist in elevating the student body. Steve Ransom, an extremely witty gentleman, is the new Director of Student Activities. Ransom received both his undergraduate degree in Telecommunications and master’s in College Administration from Indiana University. While attending IU, […]