The Panthers (2-1) defeated conference foe Southern University (2-1), 26-23 in a thrilling overtime fashion. The victory marked the first time since 1988 that the Panthers have been able to put a notch into the loss column for the Jaguars. Southern received the ball first, but after one play, junior […]
Other News
L.I.F.E. seminar spurs interesting debate concerning students’ beliefs
The Phase III clubhouse held a seminar titled Living In a Frustrated Environment last Wednesday. The seminar created by senior Don Sweat and coordinated by Sweat, Richard Dodd and Jeremiah Richards Jr. (among others), featured two speakers who represented two points of view about how students should approach college life. […]
Coleman Library unveils information desk
John B. Coleman Library set up a new information and welcome desk Tuesday, Sept. 12. The desk is located in the center corridor visible to library users as soon as they enter the library. “There’s always been a concern that when you first walk into the library, we have this […]
Restoring the legacy: Pre alumni association
Since its inception 130 years ago, Prairie View A&M University has been the cornerstone of the black educational system in Texas. As the second oldest institution of higher learning in Texas, Prairie View reigns as the premiere producer of productive people, and has recently been ranked by Black Enterprise Magazine […]
Student provides solution for financial aid problems
With college costs on the rise since the ’60s, many students across the country have been looking to their dedicated financial aid offices to provide help in the strenuous financial transition that comes with college. Every once in a while, a reassuring gesture of stability can go a ong way. […]
Letter to the Editor
On Sunday, September 17, 2006 I stumbled upon Prairie View A&M University’s front web page. I was sadly disgusted to see the faces of not one but four non-black students on the front. Prairie View, which is still an HBCU, I think, should be aware of what this subtle hint […]
Diary of a mad black student
Prairie View A&M University holds the motto of producing productive people, so why is it that they have such a problem producing productive staff and faculty? I find it very unprofessional that our information for financial aid is due the first of March and here it is mid-September and people […]
Raves & Reviews: Gridiron Gang
It is not out of the ordinary for moviemakers to depict the negatives of society, including gang life, prison life and the hopelessness of those who may be caught in the wrong situation and commit life changing mistakes.But it is out of the ordinary to see filmmakers show how people […]
PV celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The department of multicultural affairs has scheduled a number of events for the months of September and October to help Prairie View students appreciate and celebrate Latino culture. Hispanic Heritage Month, which was authorized in 1968 by Congress and the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson, is celebrated Sept. 15 and […]
Ryland enlightens students on real estate, entrepreneurship
Ed Ryland, president and CEO of ConcordisRyland, addressed students in a real estate seminar held by the College of Business on Wednesday, Sept. 13, in Hobart Taylor Hall. The seminar was designed to expand students’ knowledge about entrepreneurship and to provide insight on the real estate industry. Ryland is co […]