University College held it’s annual UCBA championship games Monday, April, 2 in the New Gym. The women of buildings 41 and 44 battled for the title, while buildings 43 and 45 played for the boys. For most of the first half the ladies of Building 44 left few opportunities for […]
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Romney raises $23 million for GOP race
BOSTON (AP) _ Mitt Romney blew away the top-ranked Republican presidential candidates in fundraising during the first three months of the year, reporting he had raised an astonishing $23 million. Rudy Giuliani and John McCain, favored in the polls, trailed far behindThe former Massachusetts governor’s first-quarter tally put him on […]
Meltdown on plans for chocolate Christ sculpture
NEW YORK (AP) _ Artist Cosimo Cavallaro is known for his quirky work with food as art. His past efforts include repainting a Manhattan hotel room in melted mozzarella, spraying five tons of pepper jack cheese on a Wyoming home, and festooning a four-poster bed with 312 pounds of processed […]
First African-American woman on Texas Court of Appeals speaks on women’s history
Prairie View’s celebration of Women’s History Month continued with a lecture by Gaynelle Jones at the School of Architecture last Thursday. The program, which was hosted by the university’s Office of Cultural Development opened to a modest crowd of faculty and students. Gaynelle Jones, whose grandfather served as a professor […]
Spring Fest stomps the yard
Spring Fest activities concluded with a step show and after party held last Saturday at 8 p.m. in the William “Billy J” Nicks Field House.Many organizations competed but Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi emerged victorious taking a cash prize of $4,000. Hosts David Butler and Rickie Dodd amused […]
Prairie View celebrates the past with annual honors convocation
Proud parents, students and faculty attended the annual Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition ceremony Wednesday, March 28, in the William “Billy” J. Nicks Field House.The convocation, hosted by the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education, is an annual remembrance of the founders of Prairie View, as well as a day […]
Probate keeps Spring Fest rolling; Baby Dome packed
The highly anticipated Probate Spring 2007 was held Monday in the William “Billy” J. Nicks field house. Spectators filled the Baby Dome to maximum capacity, all anxious to see which organizations would be unveiling new members.The New Membership Showcase, or “Probate,” is an opportunity for organizations to present their new […]
Lawson speaks on women’s history
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dr. Rhea Lawson spoke to an assembly of students and faculty last Tuesday in the public events room of the John B. Coleman Library. The lecture drew in a sizable crowd of faculty members as well as students. Lawson spoke following an energetic introduction […]
AKAs crown new Mr. Ebony Debonair
The Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held its annual Mr. Ebony Debonair Scholarship Pageant on Tuesday, March 20, in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium. The event was part of the sorority’s annual “Skee Week.” The theme for the pageant was “Welcome to Ivywild: A Night of […]
Panthers add two more wins to resume
The Panther baseball squad traveled to Baton Rouge, La., this past weekend to face off with Southern University Tigers. The Panthers (18-10, 11-1) were on a six game win streak prior to facing the Tigers, but a loss to Sam Houston State slowed their momentum. The Tigers (15-12, 11-3), got […]