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Over and over again you fail me

As we all know, surviving in college is a struggle. Students, especially those who pay out of pocket, suffer from inadequate health care, unhealthy eating habits and structure that many don’t develop or learn until their upperclassman years. With all these new adjustments to adult life and adult decisions, Prairie […]

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It’s official; architecture building now a part of the PVAMU campus

The School of Architecture held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 27 to celebrate the opening of the new Architecture and Arts Building.The ceremony began with an opening from SGA vice president Bryan Waters. The university president, Dr. George Wright, said that the building is a milestone for architecture education in […]

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PV hosts 4th annual majors’ fair

Students interested in learning more about their current major or who have questions as to what major they should choose, were given the opportunity to explore their options at the 4th annual majors fair sponsored by the University College. Fred Bragg, of the UC academic advising team, said “it’s an […]

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Former student performs at gospel explosion

Former Prairie View student Gay Arbuckle came back to her alma mater to kick off Homecoming 2005, “Panther Pride in 2005” at the gospel explosion held Sunday, Oct. 23. Although there was a a $5 fee unlike last year, the turnout was still nice. As the featured guest artist from […]

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Freshmen anticipate first homecoming

Well, it might not be your first time, but for many freshmen homecoming at Prairie View A&M is definitely a first. Apart from activities such as mum making and pep rallies the college homecoming is far beyond any experiences that most traditional college freshman are used to as compared to […]

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Washington takes control of campus police department

Fred Washington, associate vice president for finance and administration, has assumed the position of interim chief of police after the termination of police chief Brian Davis. Davis, who was relieved of his duties Oct. 21, had been chief of police since June 15, 2005. In another development, police lieutenant of […]

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UTMB closing its doors

On Nov. 4, 2005, the University of Texas Medical branch will close its doors at Prairie View. I think that it will be a tremendous loss to the local community,” said UTMB Clinic director Janis Billups. In 1994 Prairie View A&M University decided that it was time to open the […]

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What’s the true meaing behind hazing?

There is no denying that for some students, a major reason to attend college is to become a member of a Greek organization. Students join these organizations for various reasons like family legacies, as well as the desire to develop long lasting brotherhood/sisterhood. For some students there is no mountain […]

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He loves me…he loves me not

It seems like only yesterday he fell in love with you, he wants to see you all the time, and keep tabs on you. While this is all overwhelming and slightly flattering in the beginning, you start to realize he has a couple of questionable qualities. Like his thoughts on […]

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Buying into brotherhood and sisterhood

This week the lifestyles/ health and arts/ entertainment section of The Panther dedicates its pages to Greek life. With the membership intake processes currently taking place across campus, it is important to highlight what Greek life is and how its roots were planted among African Americans. The Panther will also […]