On many college campuses, students have trouble managing their time, especially relating to their studies. A study conducted by a liberal arts college, reported 58 percent of undergraduates reported that drinking and partying has made them happier rather than studying. That 58 percent included individuals such as wealthy, white, male, […]
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Generation Y is not growing up too fast
Many people wonder where this generation is heading. Some feel this generation is growing up too fast, but for others it is heading in the right direction. Generation Y, consists of people born from 1982 to 2000, with the majority of college students being present among this group. Charese Sumpter, […]
Panther Ambassadors and Special Programs host One Down Summit
The University College at Prairie View A&M University not only houses freshmen, but provides academic counseling, helps transition high school graduates into college students, and hosts events promoting health, continuing education and campus life. After leaving the UC, students must learn about financial aid deadlines, how to apply for upperclassmen […]
Prairie View celebrates Native American Heritage Week
Prairie View A&M University celebrated Native American Heritage week Nov. 5-9. The week was established to showcase the true history of Native Americans and educate students on the mistreatment they faced because of Europeans. A series of documentaries named “We Shall Remain” (America through Native Eyes) were shown throughout the […]
Time remains to fight Highway 6 landfill
In April 2012, students of Prairie View A&M University were doing everything possible to raise awareness and stop the Georgia based company, Green Group Holdings/Pintail LLC, from constructing a landfill in Waller County. Plans for the Pintail landfill are still in progress. Green Group Holdings/Pintail LLC has been investing much […]
Honors Students invited to Bush Fellows Weekend
The Bush School atTexas A&M University hosted six honors students from Prairie View A&M University, Nov. 9-10. Named after George H. Bush, the international and public affairs school of TAMU the Bush School was founded in 1997 on the former president’s vision, “let future generations understand the burden and the […]
Panthers sharp in home debut
The Prairie View men’s basketball team excited fans with a huge win in the home opener against Schreiner University. The Panthers jumped out to an early lead scoring the first two baskets of the game. The game would remain close for the majority of the first half as the teams […]
Panthers lose heart breaker to Delta Devils
After leading almost the entire game, the Prairie View A&M Panthers dropped a heartbreaker to Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Miss. The Panther defense got the scoring started when senior cornerback Ricky Simpson picked up a fumble and ran 60 yards for the touchdown in the first quarter. […]
Lady Panthers lose opener to Rice Owls
The Lady Panthers couldn’t win their season opener against the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. The Panthers were smothered defensively scoring 42 points in the game, and shooting 28.6 percent from the field, losing 57-42. Panther Guard Latia Williams led the offensive attack scoring 10 points. The […]
Basketball teams play home season openers women
In a back and forth game, the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers could not hold on losing their home opener 62-55 to the Lady Jacks of Stephen F. Austin University. Prairie View began the game with great poise, and playing staunch defense. The Lady Panthers caused seven turnovers in the […]