Is it because he’s black? The question of whether race fuels opposition to President Barack Obama has become one of the most divisive topics of the election campaign. It is sowing anger and frustration among conservatives who are labeled racist simply for opposing Obama’s policies and liberals who see no […]
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Chasmine Cousins crowned Miss PV 2012-2013
Best formal wear, best talent and best interview question winner Chasmine Cousins was named the 43rd Miss Prairie View A&M University at the pageant held in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium on April 25. Eight beautiful young women competed in the pageant with the theme “Journey to the Orient.” Contestants […]
Cardinals pummel the Panthers
Prairie View Panthers suffered a 31-0 loss to the Lamar Cardinals Saturday at the Provost Umphrey Stadium, with 249 offensive yards and 100 rushing yards gained. The night started out discouragingly when the Lamar Cardinals scored the first touchdown with only 7:22 left on the clock in the first quarter. […]
Timothy Bryant named Mr PV 2012-2013
Junior agricultural economics major Timothy Bryant was crowned Mr. Prairie View A & M University 2012- 2013 Wednesday, April 18. The theme “Faces of Greatness” adequately expressed the abundance of talent displayed by the contestants. The contestants were creative when it came to the talent and active wear portions of […]
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Student assembly continues theme, Best is Yet to Come’
The fall 2012 student general assembly was held Sept. 5 in the William “Billy” J. Nicks Field house. Alike to assemblies of the past, Wednesday was a major source of university morale, energizing the student body to push forward in their studies and emphasize the timeless Pantherland motto, “Prairie […]
University wins best roll call
Prairie View A&M University’s Department of Residence Life participated in the 2011 Southwest Association of College & University Housing Officers Resident Assistant conference at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark. The department includes both American Campus Communities facilities of University College and University Village. Prairie View earned first place […]
Hispanic club to be established
With an increasing population in the Hispanic community on campus, students at Prairie View A&M University are working to establish a new Hispanic club, Hispanic Business Student Association, to build, unite and promote the Hispanic heritage on campus. In a response to a survey that a Hispanic club would […]
Thomas-Smith, Byars groom women
Provost and senior vice president of academic affairs Joahanne Thomas-Smith and vice president for institutional relations Lauretta Byars joined forces in creating an organization for women called the Women’s Leadership Council. The council is to help young women obtain information on appearance, self-esteem and professionalism. It is a way […]
CAB addresses derogatory terms
Campus Activities Board hosted an event called, “Why she got to be a b-word and why he got to be a dog.” Sheleah Reed, executive director of communications, hosted the seminar and Ivan Butler, sophomore marketing major, led the production. Butler said, “I want students to learn the real […]