Life is repeating itself for Prairie View A&M University’s 2012-2013 student government president and senior political science major Harrison Blair. Blair was the 2008-2009 student body president of Townview Magnet School in Dallas, Texas and president of the Dallas County Teen Board the same year. “Our biggest task was to […]
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Volleyball Struggles at Molten Invitational
The Lady Panthers come out of the Molten Invitational 0-3 losing to Lehigh, Texas Christian, and the No. 3 ranked team in the nation, the University of Southern California Trojans in Ft Worth, Texas. Texas Christian (13-25,12-25, 11-25) and Lehigh (19-25, 19-25, 23-25) came on top with a great lead […]
Prairie View celebrates cultural diversity
Prairie View A&M University hosts its 8th annual Multicultural Affairs on Thursday, September 18th, “Welcome to the Hill” reception. The purpose of the event was to educate the student body about the increasing diversity on campus. Graduate student DJ Elevated set the ambiance with various genres of music that helped […]
An inside look at Greek Life
#8220;I’m not just Darrin Enemuoh anymore, I am Darrin the Omega,” saysthe junior chemical engineering major. As we watched new Greeks probate at the spring yard show this past semester, we are left to wonder how much they will change or if their letters will create a new character, a […]
Sports rivalries age old tale
e oldest traditions that many schools can hang their hats on. Before schools like Duke or the University of North Carolina were known for their medical programs or law schools, they were known for being heated rivals at any sport they competed in against one another. Rivalries such as these […]
Madison encourages students to share
In a compelling speech yesterday at the auditorium of the Juvenile Justice building, Dr. Soyini Madison challenged students to look beyond themselves by using critical and radical performances to advocate causes that gives voice to the voiceless. Dr. Jennifer Erdely introduced Madison as the woman who “practices what she preaches.” […]
President Wright recalls first year on the hill
In its long and diverse history, PVAMU has had seven university presidents, a position held previously only by principals, until Dr. E. B. Evans, the eighth principal, became the first president on Dec. 3, 1948. Dr. George C. Wright, the current president, is on his way to becoming one of […]
Prairie View responds to campus hazing
Last week President George C. Wright of Prairie View A&M University issued a memorandum announcing the suspension of the percussion section of the university’s The Marching Storm band as a result of findings during a hazing investigation. According to the PVAMU Student Handbook, the university defines hazing as “prohibited acts […]
Students charged to maintain university image
#8220;Our Image Your Responsibility” was an event held by the Panther Ambassadors on Sept. 13 to discuss the need for leadership in Prairie View A&M University’s image. Student Conduct Associate Donnie Howard opened with a narrative by visiting a popular social media site, YouTube. He suggested everyone take the time […]
Tour De Pink returns for the 8th year
Prairie View A&M University hosted the 8th annual Tour de Pink, Pink Ribbon Project on Sept. 16. Early Sunday morning, thousands of cyclists gathered at the university in support of breast cancer awareness and education outreach initiatives. The Pink Ribbon Project also helps patients attain proper screening in the Greater […]