Whether homosexuality is a choice or a genetic mutation, its acceptance at historically black colleges and universities has been widely discussed. According to the American Psychology Association, one’s sexual orientation is not adopted by an individual’s choice, but rather develops as a result of “cognitive and biological factors” as well […]
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Copeland wins Mr. Prairie View
Junior accounting major Malcolm Copeland was overjoyed with excitement, as he emerged as the winner of the annual Mr. Praire Vew pageant on April 21 in the Opal Johnson Smith auditorium. This year’s theme was the “Footprints of Legacy” in honor of the key successors of legacy, where six contestants […]
Panthers United perform first act of service
On Saturday, April 24th, 17 students in the Panthers United organization helped clean up the coast of Galveston as a part of the Adopt-A-Beach program in conjunction with the ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’ campaign. Panthers United is a new organization geared directly towards community service and working for the betterment of […]
Panther athletics welcomes new faces
As the Prairie View A&M University Athletics Department continues to excel, it welcomes two new employees, Athletic Academic Advisor Greg C. Martin and Director of Athletic Compliance Ashley Robinson. A native of Mt. Hermon (Martinville), La., Martin’s task for his new role is to empower the direction of the 350 […]
Joonas named president
Dr. Kishwar Joonas, assistant professor in the College of Business, was elected President of the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators, during the annual conference in Dallas last month. ACME is a professional marketing organization encouraging exploration and development of superior marketing practices from an academic and practitioner perspective. For over […]
Miss PV contestants make case for title
The 2009-2010 Miss Prairie View A&M University, Chelsee Hill, hosted the annual “Miss PV Soiree,” in the student lounge on April 21. With a total of seven contestants participating in this year’s pageant, the event was assembled to give the student body an opportunity to gain insight about each contestant. […]
PV raises $10,000 during charity event
In an effort to raise awareness for Cancer, the Office of Cultural Series and Multicultural affairs hosted the first annual Relay for Life at Blackshear Stadium on April 24. Isis McCraw, program coordinator II for the Office of Cultural Series, said, “The committee is extremely delighted with the turnout of […]
No, you can’t get an encore, thank you and goodbye
Praise the Lord, the time has come to finally say goodbye to The Panther. It has been a long four years of interaction with writing and volunteering long hours on Tuesday nights. Shout out to my predecessor Otis Clayborne II for originally introducing me to the newspaper staff and training […]
Tiffany Ward selected as 2010-2011 Miss PVAMU
Junior family and community service major Tiffany Ward was selected as the new female representative of Prairie View A&M University during the 41st Miss Prairie View A&M University Scholarship Pageant in the Opal Johnson-Smith Auditorium on April 28. Ward said, “I am so excited about winning the pageant. I am […]
Bye Guys! I’m Out!
I’ll start off by thanking the three most important beings in my life. Thank you God for pulling me from my slump, and helping me to understand, and appreciate exactly the young lady I am and look forward to becoming. Mommy and Daddy, Relle loves you. Thanks for being so […]