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Taylor named preseason SWAC pitcher of the year

Pitcher Wrandal Taylor was named Southwestern Athletic Conference preseason pitcher of the year and to the all-conference preseason first team for the 2006 season. Pitcher Matthew Chase and right fielder Anton Daley also earned preseason all-SWAC honors. Taylor, a 5-10, 190-pound sophomore from Beaumont, Texas, had a 4.56 earned run […]

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Mathematics professor found dead at his home

Longtime Prairie View A&M University professor Dr. George A. Roberts was found dead Monday evening at his home in a subdivision south of Hempstead.According to the Waller County Sheriff’s Office, Roberts was discovered with a single gunshot wound by his wife, in what law enforcement officials are calling “an apparent […]

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Using our rights to dig up dirt

The Panther student newspaper received awards for news coverage on last year’s tuition increase and its Lifestyles/Health and Arts/Entertainment section at the 8th Annual HBCU “Excellence in Journalism” student newspaper conference in Greensboro, N.C. Although these awards are to be applauded, I must admit that I was saddened when names […]

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I’m not sure what motivated me to enter the office of student publications last semester but I haven’t been able to exit the doors since. I’ve been writing poetry, short stories, and song lyrics since I can remember and when I came to college (this sounds a little geekish) I […]

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Quick to point the finger

I want to know if The Panther could do a further investigation about Antwan and Lamond’s accident. According to News 2 Houston (Channel 2) the accident occurred in the westbound lanes. (website: http://www.click2houston.com/news/6904680/detail.html )If this is so, how can Harris County Deputies make the accusation that Antwan and Lamond were […]

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Student learns to live and love after loss

Losing a loved one is hard. Losing a loved one with whom you have an unresolved circumstance can be one of the most devastating events in life. I, as well as many other fellow students, have had the tragic experience of losing a fellow classmate and friend. I have unfortunately […]

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What’s the real dirt on campus?

A comprehensive list of questions from the student body.What is the smell on campus? Why is the rent going up but there are no improvements?Why doesn’t the hot water work in the Village? Why don’t the emergency call boxes work?Why do we pay to eat but the food doesn’t change?Why […]

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20 Questions

Continued from “What’s the real dirt on campus?” in Viewpoints 1. Why do you have to provide your own paper in the printer in the village and in Delco? 2. Why can’t people take lunch at different times? 3. What happened to late night dinner? 4. Why aren’t students more […]

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Crashing into reality

If you weren’t present,then you missed the eye opening experience that took place Thursday February 9, 2006. Sponsored by the W.E.B. DuBois History Club, the screening and discussion of the movie allowed PVAMU students of different backgrounds, cultures and sexes, to interact with one another in new ways.Crash raises questions […]

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Toastmasters at PVAMU

PVAMU’s Toastmasters Chapter held a seminar titled “Voices of Distinction,” hosted by Dr. Henri Bailey of the Business Management Department.The Toastmasters Club main priority is to help individuals conquer their phobias about public speaking. The organization is open to all individuals on campus including faculty, staff, as well as students. […]