On the heels of the recent Waller County elections, questions and concerns about proper voting techniques still remain and efforts are under way to educate students on correct voting procedures.Frank Jackson, the university’s government relations officer and mayor of Prairie View, said, “Prairie View is tasked to show students how […]
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Debate team wins quarterfinal trophy
The Prairie View debate team showcased its skills last week in the Red River Classic held at Louisiana State University, Shreveport. The parliamentary debate team consisted of Taneeka Barnes and Jemma Hepburn. The duo won a quarterfinal trophy in novice debate.The team went into the playoff rounds as 5th seed […]
Charles Gilpin Players win Critics’ Choice Award
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the brilliant actors of Prairie View A&M University’s drama program, the Charles Gilpin Players, won the Critics’ Choice Award for their rendition of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at the American College Theater Festival in Amarillo, Texas. Not only were the Gilpins chosen for the Critics’ Choice […]
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge organizer denies cheating allegations
Herbert Thomas, campus coordinator for the 2006 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, has denied allegations of cheating in the Oct. 16-19 tournament held in the MSC ballroom. Thomas was reacting to comments made by some of the competitors about the exceptional performance of Carlton Singleton, a participant in the competition. Some […]
Club Pees & Vees a hit among students
Club Pees & Vees made its return to Prairie View Saturday, Nov. 11. The event offered students a night of true elegance and entertainment in the Memorial Student Center ballroom. The attire for the evening was after five attire, or “grown and sexy.” The entertainment lined up for the night […]
Exposing my oreo soul
Do you hate me? Do you keep it real? Sometimes we hate ourselves more than anyone else. More often than not, however, we don’t really hate everything about ourselves-just certain traits we can’t seem to get rid of. I’ll take this opportunity to confess that one of mine is my […]
“Get rich or die tryin
No, we aren’t talking about the rapper who considers himself the George Bush of hip-hop. But the title of 50 Cent’s first album rings true in the experience of many in the middle class, and for students looking to enter the workforce as the middle class shrinks and the gap […]
Annual parade boosts homecoming spirits
The highly anticipated Parade of Champions took place Saturday, Nov. 4, in front of the Memorial Student Center. University Drive was cheerfully decorated, with bright colors and elements to intensify the Homecoming atmosphere. The parade featured a wide variety of organizations and acts, each bringing something different and unique to […]
Students exercise right to vote Tuesday
Although voting is an enumerated right, Prairie View A&M University students have faced obstacles to their right to vote in Waller County in past elections. In an effort to corroborate themselves as Waller County residents, many students showed up at the polls and cast their ballots to elect local and […]
Majors’ fair informs students of academic opportunities
The fifth annual majors’ fair was held Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Memorial Student Center auditorium. The fair presented a wealth of information to students about various academic departments and on-campus opportunities with special programs.Booths at the fair provided information on degree plans, and the various departments on campus. There […]