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BET Campus Tour hits the Hill

Cloudy skies and a little rain didn’t stop Black Entertainment Television from bringing the spotlight to campus Thursday, Oct. 26, for the BET Black College Tour, which lasted from noon till 4 p.m. in the new gym.The BET Black College Tour, which began five years ago as an endeavor of […]

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Red Ribbon Week promotes drug free campus

In honor of Red Ribbon Week, a seminar was held on alcohol and other drugs, Oct. 25 in the MSC ballroom.According to program coordinator Lydia Love, “The Red Ribbon campaign is recognized for a week to promote non-drug use. PVAMU joined 3,000 other universities to celebrate the Red Ribbon National […]

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Evening of poetry sparks excitement

When students entered the Memorial Student Center ballroom for Poetry Night on Monday, Oct. 30, dim lights, and the suave sounds of jazz and neo-soul greeted them. The occasion drew in a full crowd of spectators anxiously anticipating the event.As the night got underway, Nyne, the host, laid down a […]

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Book by alumnus tells untold story

In celebration of Homecoming week a book review and signing was held Monday, Oct. 30, in the Memorial Student Center. The guest author for the evening was Prairie View alumnus Dr. Emiel W. Owens. He discussed his book “Blood on German Snow: An African American Artilleryman in World War II […]

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Jet Magazine tour stops at Prairie View

The Jet Magazine 6th annual Fueling the Future: Nurturing the Minds of Tomorrow’s Leaders HBCU College Tour made its way to Prairie View on Oct. 26. The event was held outside the Memorial Student Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.The event was organized in conjunction with drug-free week, and offered students […]

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Gospel Explosion kicks off Homecoming 2006

The spirit of Homecoming officially began Sunday, Oct. 29, with the annual Gospel Explosion in the MSC at 6 p.m.Many students worshipped together in the MSC auditorium. The master of ceremonies was gospel comedian Marcus Wiley, who kept the show going with jokes and skits. The show started with praise […]

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March on the hill rallies student voters

In an effort to inform students about the importance of voting, a voter encouragement rally and march was held Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the Memorial Student Center.Its purpose was to motivate students, and advise them of how vital their votes are. The assembly featured several candidates who are running for […]

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University recognizes professor for 50 long years of service

Family, friends, colleagues, current students and alumni gathered on Saturday, Oct. 21, in the MSC ballroom to recognize Dr. Purvis M. Carter for 50 years of service at the university. The event was monitored by master of ceremonies Dr. Danny R. Kelly, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences […]

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Pan-Hellenic council hosts health fair

The Pan-Hellenic council sponsored a health fair Thursday, Oct. 19 on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center. Organizations and businesses attending included the Department of State Health Services, Fitness Plus, the Health and Counseling Department located in the Owens-Franklin Health Center. Services offered ranged from influenza immunizations, HIV/AIDS […]

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Vigil remembers domestic violence victims

The P.E.A.C.E. Project, and Focusing Families, in collaboration with the Eta Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a candlelight vigil in the Memorial Student Center ballroom Wednesday, Oct. 18, in remembrance of those who lost their lives to domestic abuse. The organizers read 143 names of people […]