2008 Woodie Awards
Capital campaign looks to alumni for support
Prairie View A & M University is nearing the end of a five-year capital campaign established in 2002 with the goal of raising $30 million to enhance the overall quality of the university. The campaign titled, Extend the View: Shape Tomorrow Today, has raised approximately $22.…
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Sigmas sleep out for cancer
Despite the brisk night air, the Delta Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma hosted its eigth annual "Sleep Out For Cancer" Friday, Nov. 2. Sleep out for cancer is a collaborative program that Phi Beta Sigma hosts in association with the American Cancer Society.…
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The Drought is Over
7,224 spectators witnessed Prairie View defeat Jackson State, 30-27 to capture its first winning season since 1976. With the win, the Panthers move to a record of 6-3 overall, and 5-3 in the conference. After the game, head coach Henry Frazier III said, "We are 6-3, we are winners, no one can take that away from us, PV is back.…
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PV alumna writes book on relationships
Prairie View A&M University alumna Toni "Toniwo" Womack recently visited her alma mater to promote her new book That's What you get for Running With Scissors. A two-day book signing was held in the Amistad Bookstore in conjunction with the Homecoming events.…
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Students plan Waller County Protest
In an impromptu meeting of Prairie View students and Waller County community leaders, Tuesday night, Judge Dwayne Charleston called on students to organize to protest the inequalities in the recent Waller County bond election. Continuing the message from the other rallies related to the bond, Charleston urged students to organize themselves to make their voices known to Waller County officials.…
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Hispanic heritage month ends with Day of the Dead
A joyful air encompassed students as they walked from the Memorial Student Center with candles in hand to the Johnson-Phillips All Faiths Chapel for a ceremony celebrating El Dia de los Muertos, Thursday, Nov. 1. Hosted by the Epsilon Gamma chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta, the event came at the close of Hispanic Heritage Month.…
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PV student earns Eagle Scout badge
The Boy Scouts of America recognized Fort Worth native Wyndell Madkins, Jr. on Aug. 11 as a recipient of the Eagle Scout honor. Earning the highest ranking allowed for young men involved in the Boy Scouts has set Madkins apart from most people his age. "It's very rare for young men to receive the Eagle Scout badge," said Madkins.…
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