PV hosted its second “Back and Forth” forum Monday, March 21, in the Senate chambers. Students were given the opportunity to question faculty and administration about their problems and concerns on campus. Those present to answer questions were Tressey Wilson of Auxiliary Services, Fred Washington, associate vice president of finance […]
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AKA’s dorm step-off draws a huge crowd and is major success
In celebration of Skee Week the illustrious ladies of the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosted their 7th annual dorm step off. The event was held Wednesday March 16 in the William J. Nicks building.The event drew a sizable crowd of spectators all eagerly anticipating the […]
Who is the strongest link?
Good leadership is needed to be the driving force behind the student body of Prairie View A&M University. Four students have a blueprint to lay the solid foundation for an improved Student Government but only one can have the position. Who will be the strongest link? Meet your 2005 candidates […]
Retirement gala held in honor of Poindexter
Approximately 600 people attended a scholarship/retirement gala held March 19 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak in honor of retired professor Dr. Alfred Poindexter Jr. The event’s proceeds will be placed in the Alfred Poindexter Scholarship Fund for students in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences for internships and […]
Campus police respond to campus break-ins
Since the beginning of the spring semester a total of 35 break-ins have been reported on PV’s campus. According to campus police sources, 34 of those break-ins were residential and one was an office break-in. Sophomore Brandon Banks, of building 18, is just one of those 34 victims of recent […]
Fashion 101: born fabulous
Glancing across campus one sees a variety of style so vast that it surpasses the colors in a jumbo box of crayons. No trend seems to be standard.Webster’s dictionary defines fashion as a prevailing custom, usage, or style or in the most general sense applies to any way of dressing, […]
Loneliness:
No matter what your status is- single or committed, broke or wealthy- loneliness can strike at any time in our lives, especially on special events like Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Even Jesus felt loneliness as he hung on the cross dying for our sins. He said, “My God, my God, […]
Zydeco
Campus Activity Board’s Zydeco Festival was held on Saturday, March 19. While sipping on water and Hawaiian Punch, students enjoyed crawfish and turkey legs and listened to the sounds of Nooney and the Zydeco Floaters.
Prairie View A&M men’s track team excels at 54th annual TSU relays
The weather is cool outside, the sun is beaming down, and there is not a cloud in the sky. It can be no other season than track season. The 54th Annual Texas Southern Relays held at Rice University’s Track and Field Complex in Houston kicked off the 2005 outdoor track […]
What do you look for in an SGA president?
On April 5, students will elect their 2005-2006 president, vice president, and comptroller. When voting for a candidate running for president, I will expect that person to be dedicated to the work of meeting student needs, available to students to express their concerns, and open to student opinions. I seek […]