It’s pretty safe to say that no one knows how to vote like Prairie View A&M. Students were lined up at the Waller County Community Center to vote at 7 a.m. on “Super Tuesday” morning. By 1 p.m., more than 1, 000 students had voted. Candidates for each party were […]
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Alumni Hall Memories
Since 1972 the historical building we know as Alumni Hall has been a landmark in Prairie View A&M history. But now after 32 years Alumni Hall will soon be no more.Only those who attended Prairie View over a year ago will truly know the exciting feeling that the university gave […]
UC shows appreciation during week-long events
You’re at the bottom of the totem pole. You’re the youngest on campus. The least likely to be the most popular, and most likely the ones who looked lost on the first day of classes. Upperclassmen see you, and we definitely hear you, but do we appreciate you? You are […]
Massive turnout at annual UC majors fair
The annual University College majors fair was held Nov. 2 in the MSC ballroom to give students information about the different majors and opportunities at Prairie View A&M University. Several departments set up booths filled with information pertaining to their programs. Advisors were also available to answer any questions that […]
“X” marks the spot on the eve of Super Tuesday
Quanell X, the national spokesman for the New Black Panthers, spoke to a crowd of eager listeners Monday night on the first floor of the MSC. X discussed issues concerning voting, how to be positive black men and women and, other problems plaguing the black society.
Christian Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is when you “do not practice what you preach,” or say one thing and do another. In ancient Greece, the word hypocrisies was used to describe actors who used masks to portray characters during performances. This word was used for anyone who pretended to be someone he was not. […]
Is it time to disband black fraternities and sororities?
A couple of weeks ago, one of my favorite former students, now an administrator at Fisk University, called to inquire how quickly I could get Fisk on my speaking schedule. He informed me that my fraternity brothers on campus had become the latest victimizers responsible for the hospitalization of a […]
When it all falls down
The Alumni Hall dining facility was opened in the second semester of the 1972-73 academic year. Today it is being torn down to accommodate the changing needs of the university.
“A Red Carpet Affair
Dim lights and soft soothing music set the tone for the 2004 Homecoming Coronation Ball held in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) Auditorium, Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.By invitation only, those in attendance witnessed the unveiling of “The Annual King & Queen’s Ball, A Red Carpet Affair.” Narrated by […]
Faculty Spotlight
Diljit ChathaHometown: Houston, TXSpouse/ Children: Husband and two children Occupation: Professor of EnglishFavorite Actor: Richard BurtonFavorite Actress: Jane SeymoreFavorite Music: Soft music Favorite Color: Ink blue Favorite Food: Fruit salad Night and Day: DayOne thing you can’t live without: Something to read, think or, talk about. You are most happy: […]