The Upsilon chapter of Sigma Tau Delta held its induction ceremony in the conference room of Hilliard Hall Monday.Sigma Tau Delta, which is the English honor society, inducted members who have 12 or more hours of English credit and a GPA over 3.0 in English classes. The program opened with […]
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NAA bridges gap between students, alumni
Established in 1901 and funded by donations, the Prairie View A&M National Alumni Association is dedicated to strengthening the connection between Prairie View students and alumni.Open Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 5:30, the association is made up of more than 30 chapters and classes nationwide. Cleophus Sharp, executive director […]
Sigmas crown new Lady of the Dove
Senior communications major Mary Garnett was crowned 2007-2008 Miss Lady of the Dove at a scholarship pageant held by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Thursday, March 8, in the Memorial Student Center auditorium.The pageant was creatively themed “An Evening of Hawaiian Love” and featured seven contestants each representing a different […]
Woman found dead in Prairie View
Students and residents of the surrounding community are expressing alarm over the discovery of a nude, partially dismembered body found just minutes away from the university.The body was reportedly discovered Sunday morning, March 18, around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 and James Muse Parkway. Law enforcement […]
The limit of expectations
It is a fact that our expectations predict our behavior. For example, if you don’t believe that you can learn the Chinese language, you are less likely to try. And even if you do try, you probably won’t make a full effort because it would be a waste of time: […]
Cooper-Dyke named assistant coach for 2007 USA women’s FIBA U19 world championship team
Prairie View A&M University’s head women’s basketball coach, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, has been selected as one of two assistant coaches for the 2007 USA Women’s FIBA U19 World Championship Team. “I’m thrilled to be back with USA basketball,” said Cooper. “I’ve been successful with the organization as a player and I’m […]
U. C. holds womens empowerment rally
Students turned up in droves for the Sister Let Me Upgrade You women’s empowerment rally sponsored by University College, Thursday, March 1, in the University College courtyard. Shante Jones, director of the event and advisor for University College, wanted students to walk away from the experience “knowing that you can […]
Prairie View, Cy Fair College form partnership
Prairie View A&M University’s College of Business and Cy-Fair College have developed a new educational partnership program. The program, which will begin as early as the summer of 2007, is designed to allow students of the Cy-Fair College to concurrently receive credit for courses at Prairie View. This program has […]
Dorsey unveils African sculpture
Art professor Harold S. Dorsey presented his sculpture, “Homage to African Aesthetics,” Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Pardus Caf. Dorsey said The sculpture was inspired by his study of anthropology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dorsey said, “I began as an aesthetic Pan-Africanst and realized that African aesthetics influenced western […]
Driving between the drinks
From papers to projects, pop-quizzes to finals, and deadlines to financial aid lines, everyday life for the typical college student can certainly become stressful. Thankfully, the powers that be created something we all know as spring break. This week of unrestrained, unrestricted, and often, unforgettable, “class-less” bliss, is the one […]