The Panther

In an effort to assist students in keeping their software updated while maintaining a virus free computer, the university's Information Technology department has adopted Cisco Systems' "Clean Access" program. Operating for the 10th year, Clean Access was designed to ensure that computers being operated by students, faculties, and staff, possess the minimal security requirements needed to maintain a healthy and efficient software system.… 1 Comment

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosted a seminar for its etiquette series for students last Thursday, Oct.29. In her first seminar appearance, guest speaker Alyssa Rhodes, second attendant to Miss Prairie View A&M University, gave a very spirited presentation on how to present ones self as a lady on campus.… 2 Comments

Students reflected on their experiences with drugs and alcohol at the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Jeopardy event last Wednesday Oct. 28. Many believed they were well aware of the effects of alcohol but after attending the event, it was clear that no one can be over-educated.… Post the First Comment

Speaker Lindsey Slay, 2006-2007 Miss. Prairie View A&M University, teamed up with host 2009-2010 Miss PVAMU, Chelsee Hill to educate students about school pride, organizational involvement and her experience at an HBCU on Oct. 29. Slay, who served a three year stint with PALS, won and fulfilled her duties as Miss PVAMU and received a master's degree in architecture in 2007, she decided to come back to her alma mater and speak to the current students about what it means to be an alumnus or alumna of Prairie View.… Post the First Comment

Wednesday, Nov. 3, was the first of the two-day community blood drive, held by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in front of the Willie A. Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center. The possibility of saving three lives per donation was the theme used to encourage the campus to give blood.… Post the First Comment

The Office of Special Programs and Cultural Series held a drug and alcohol program to educate students about the effects of drug and alcohol use Oct. 27, in the E.E. O'Banion building. The program was set up as a talk show with Jasmine Berry as the host and four panelists.… Post the First Comment