Brubaker’s, located on the corner of Owens Rd. and University Dr., is expected to end construction and open the doors of their new restaurant by November of this year. General Manager Carlen Charleston says that a new building continues their growth process and helps create new ideas. The menu currently […]
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Administration addresses issues with PV Live
Even before the fall semester began, students experienced issues with PV Live, the service center provided for students and parents to answer questions. The minds behind PV Live are working hard to ensure its effectiveness. Are students willing to have patience? Will PV Live ever be helpful? The service is […]
Students voice concerns at town hall meeting
Junior mass communications major Christal Gibson organized the fall communications town hall meeting Monday in Hilliard Hall to address student issues. Both students and faculty had the opportunity to voice their concerns. Gibson said, “The purpose of this event is to bridge the gap between students and administrators.” Faculty members […]
Hispanic heritage honored through salsa lessons
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, held Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. and the Office of Multicultural Affairs held the 6th annual Salsa on the Hill. Many students learned how to salsa, and those who already knew showed off their moves. At the beginning […]
Career fair brings opportunities
The Office of Career and Outreach Services held the 40th annual fall career fair and banquet last week, giving students the opportunity to meet with prospective employers and graduate schools. The theme this year was “Forty Years of Success Without Limits,” paying homage to the people and companies in the […]
KPVU gears up for annual campaign
Prairie View A&M University’s campus radio station, KPVU 91.3, will hold its annual membership campaign beginning Oct. 1. KPVU is a non-commercial listener supported public radio station located in Hilliard Hall. Its mixture of jazz, gospel, oldies, blues, urban contemporary, and neo-soul has filled the airwaves for nearly 30 years. […]
Clean Access creates more problems
After being in effect for more than a year, Cisco Systems’ Clean Access Agent, or Cisco NAC Applicance, is still giving students campus-wide issues with Internet service, according to a survey conducted last week. The survey comprised of 30 students: 10 in University College, 10 in University Village Phases 1 […]
Workshop addresses accountability
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership hosted a registered student organizations workshop in the MSC Auditorium Sept, 8. The workshop taught students and advisers about the risks and responsibilities of having an organization on campus. Topics that were covered in the workshop included what to do in bad weather, […]
City plans development project around university
Mayor Frank Jackson has assembled a group of students, developers, and faculty and staff members to begin the transformation of University Drive into what Jackson described as, “Downtown Prairie View,” in a project formally named Communiversity. The first major construction site of Communiversity is scheduled to begin next year, when […]
Why don’t we respect our ancestors?
There was a point in history where the best and brightest African-Americans went to HBCUs. At that time, the choice of a Big 10 or Ivy League school was not allotted to them, yet they valued education as if they were the first round draft pick into the white schools. […]