Miss Prairie View A&M University 2012-2013 and senior management information systems major Chasmine Cousins hopes to encourage young ladies to have goals and be the change they want to see. Getting to PVAMU has been a long journey. “I am originally from Columbus, Ga., but I moved to Houston at […]
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Student Government Association works for change
Various changes are affecting students immensely across the campus. Adjustments do occur throughout each year, but are not always evident to the student body. Over the years, the Student Government Association has emphasized the importance for students to be aware of the university’s consistent changes to the fees, rules and […]
Hazing affects campus across the nation
The suspension of the percussion section of the Marching Storm, Prairie View A&M University’s marching band, ended Sept. 27 after suspicions of hazing arose. The office of student conduct, along with the board of administrators worked together to investigate the alleged hazing. Sheleah Reed executive director of communications said, “As […]
Political polls do not hold any bearing
Samuel L. Jackson was featured in a recent political satire, sponsored by the Jewish Council of Education Research, a super pac supporting Obama. The spoof mocked Jackson’s children’s book parody, “Go the F*** to Sleep.” Used as an agent of persuasion Jackson’s recently released video pushes Americans to “Wake the […]
Smallz Media releases first documentary
Shonari Mondesir, a Prairie View A&M University alumnus, shared the story of the obstacles he had to overcome to become the man he is today in the Sept. 27 presentation of the documentary “Fearless” created by Smallz Media and hosted by the Omicron Omicron chapter of Lambda Pi Eta. Mondesir […]
The hill welcomes new Panther Dolls
Directed by Shante’ Moore, the 2012-2013 Panther Dolls are looking forward to another great and productive year to share their Panther spirit. “It’s a new everything. Creative choreography, unique costumes, and even more promotional videos. The girls are truly setting themselves outside of the box this year,” said Moore. Led […]
Interested high school students visit the campus
Hundreds of prospective students filled Prairie View A&M University’s campus for the first Campus Preview Day, Sept. 29. Pantherland Day and Campus Preview Day are similar but very much different. ‘The difference is high school and transfer students experience a more intimate, fine tuned approach to the university. Pantherland Day […]
Prairie View works to improve retention rate
It is every college student’s dream to get into the university of their choice, gain knowledge, and enjoy the freedom to not only express themselves, but enjoy this time. This is a time when students are no longer in their parents’ home, under their authority, and therefore they have choices. […]
College of Engineering vies for research money
Chancellor John Sharp of the Texas A&M System has announced the allocation of $100 million worth of funds as a research initiative for Texas A&M University and Prairie View A&M University. Funding for the research initiative comes from the Permanent University Funds. The money is part of the revenue generated […]
SWAC conference takes shape
As the 2012 SWAC football season reaches the midway point, each team’s chances at a post-season birth is becoming clearer. The Prairie View Panthers have yet to win a game, and their chances of a SWAC championship birth are fading with every loss. The saving grace for their season is […]