In a game filled with penalties, turnovers and a blown lead, the Prairie View A&M Panthers fell to the Jaguars of Southern University 62-59 in Baton Rouge, La. The Panthers built a 35-13 lead in the third quarter, but quickly saw that lead vanish. Prairie View set a new school […]
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Students speak out on possible strike against Syria
After the recent discovery of chemical weapons being used in Syria, President Barack Obama, Congress and American citizens have debated what role Americans should play in the Syrian crisis: whether to strike or turn a blind eye on the issue. In Syria there is currently a civil war in which […]
Franklin uses background to motivate students
Kirk Franklin, a world-renowned gospel artist, spoke at the Students Participating in Transcendent Knowledge seminar Sept. 10 and used his life experiences and success to encourage students at Prairie View. Hundreds of students eagerly formed a line in front of the Opal Johnson Auditorium in the Memorial Student Center hours […]
Students continue to face challenges after obtaining degrees
#8220;Some students or a lot of students when they graduate do have debt, including student loans or credit card debt,” said Glenda Jones, director of career services. Jones said some of the challenges students face after graduation stem from the economy. “Hiring is not what it was in the past […]
Talent show soars high and falls low
The university’s radio station, PV U-Kno, held a talent show Wednesday to a packed crowd. The 16 acts wowed the crowd with cover songs, dance moves and spoken word montages. The talent show was hosted by sophomore mass communication major Marcus Sophus and junior mass communication major Jessica Barbers. “I […]
$24 million recreation center brings new possibilities
Construction of the new $24 million recreation center will be completed in January 2015 after six years of planning and development. The center will replace the Leroy Moore Sr. Gym, which serves as the current site for recreational activities on campus. The new center will also merge with the Billy […]
Panther Staff says goodbye
It has been a long journey and my time here at Prairie View A&M University is up…for good. As a freshman I was oblivious to the opportunities this university had to offer. My plan was to just go to class for the next four years and graduate. Participating in school […]
Track and field finishes number 2
Prairie View’s Men Track and field finish second for the second year in a row in the 2013 SWAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans, La., losing by 16 points. After being down in third place Saturday the Panthers fought back into second […]
Softball increase losing streak against Huskies
Prairie View A&M’s losing streak extended to seven games on Tuesday as Houston Baptist claimed a 6-0, 14-4 doubleheader sweep at Husky Field. In game one, PV hung close until HBU broke the game open with a six-run sixth inning to claim a 6-0 win in the opener. PV’s struggles […]
Mr. Prairie View hosts seminar for gentlemen
Mr. Prairie View 2012-2013 Timothy Bryant hosted the “What Is The PVAMU Man?” April 22. “This was setup so we can understand how to respect each other, how to tell the truth, and how to be consistent with integrity in everything you do,” Bryant said. Bryant wanted the audience to […]