Suicide is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States and the third after African-Americans, aside from homicide and cancer. However, Caucasians are twice as likely to commit suicide as blacks. On Feb. 2, R&B singer Houston, who had the hit song I Like That attempted to commit […]
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The off campus alternative
With the cost of living on campus steadily increasing and an abundance of rules and regulations to abide by, many students see living off campus as an attractive alternative.For the past several years the cost of living on campus has risen, and many feel that the increase cannot be justified. […]
Track team lays foundation to become best in SWAC
The Prairie View men’s track and field team has proved that it is among the best in the South Western Athletic Conference. The Panthers recently competed in the SWAC indoor championships in Baton Rouge, La. Overall the Panthers placed 3rd, behind Grambling State, and Jackson State, with 104 total points. […]
Panthers lose two of three to Texas Southern
The Prairie View A&M Panthers and the Texas Southern Tigers got together for a three game baseball affair here at Panther field over the weekend. Game one was a game that the Panthers would like to immediately put in their distant memory, losing 15-2. Pitcher Wrandal Taylor (2-3) struggled in […]
Panthers storm the Texas state capital to fight tution increases
On Sunday, Feb. 28, dedicated constituents of Prairie View A&M University delivered message to the legislative hierarchy at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. The main goal of this trip was to fight for certain rights for our students pertaining to new laws legislators are attempting to enact or funds they […]
Mixed views on 2005 job opportunities
With hundreds of graduating seniors preparing to venture out into the real world this May, one question remains on their minds: Will any jobs be available for them after graduation? This is the dilemma that many graduating seniors here at Prairie View have to face this year.Many seniors believe that […]
Debate team finishes 4th in the state
The Prairie View debate team placed fourth overall in a tournament at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 3-6. Twenty state colleges and universities participation.Team members Mike Hattix, Lakeisha Buckner, Latoyoa Crain, Lance Dennis, Daneric Johnson and Laura Cochran participated in parliamenatry debate and impromptu speaking. Lawrencia Owusu […]
BSM heads to Dallas
The Baptist Student Movement will be traveling to Dallas on Feb. 26 to perform at two local churches. Accompaning them will be Prairie View President Dr. George C. Wright. On Saturday, Cornerstone Baptist Church is hosting a concert featuring BSM. Following BSM’s performance, Dr. Wright will speak to the congregation. […]
Student-teacher relationships
Throughout an individual’s college career a vital part to succeeding academicaly and professionally are the hours spent one on one with professors. Every semester students rush in and out of classes to get a preview of what to expect for the next four and a half months.In the syllabus students […]
Black History gospel concert raises funds for tsunami victims
Students, faculty and, entertainers filled the MSC auditorium for a Gospel Extravaganza concert in observance of Black History Month and the Tsunami Relief Fund Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Host Roenia Thompson, a senior theater major, made sure the crowd was ready to praise. The concert began with an invocation […]