An approaching storm threatened to have the game called off toward the end of the third quarter, but the lightning held off and the Panthers entered the fourth quarter with the State Fair Classic trophy basically in their hands. The Panthers played the fourth quarter safe as the cold rain […]
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Opposing political party decisions affect the nation
As the United States government shutdown continues, President Barack Obama was scheduled to meet today with congressional leaders, including House Speaker John Boehner to find a way to resolve the impasse. The shutdown began Oct. 1 once Congress could not agree on a spending bill to fund the government that […]
University Village pageant hits high notes with students
Xavier Woods and Ashley Jackson were chosen as Mr. and Miss. University Village respectively, when it held its annual scholarship pageant on Sept. 26, titled Sister Act 2: Class Back in Session. The pageant had the audience involved and it never had a dull moment. The show seemed to run […]
University Village welcomes new residents to luxury amenities
The fall 2013 semester welcomes University View, the hottest new place to live on Prairie View A&M’s campus. This luxurious and private spot is built specifically for the professional and graduate students on campus. Upon applying to live at this location students had to have cumulated 60 credit hours and […]
Kappa Alpha Psi hosts health week on campus
Last week the Zeta Beta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. held a Health Week that promoted its health initiative called “Healthy Kappas, Healthy Communities.” The goal of the week was to make students aware of the health issues that can affect us as college students and was […]
Numbers don’t lie: dropout awareness
#8220;I think people come to Prairie View for the wrong reasons. Students get caught up in the “college life” and lose focus, which reflects in their grades, and once your grades drop to a low average it’s hard to bring them back up,” says sophomore education major Tabitha Hewlett. Prairie […]
The polls come to Prairie View A&M University
For over a decade, students at Prairie View A&M University have questioned and urged commissioners in Waller County to create more accessible polling stations. “Since the 1970s, voting as a whole has always been an issue on this campus so it is especially important that the students have a say […]
Chic poetry showcase exposes student talent
The organization Club Chic hosted its second annual “Word Of Mouth” showcase on Tuesday. The event called all artists from rappers to poets to express their talents to their fellow students. Club Chic’s president Karris Gordon was very excited about hosting the event, the first of this school year. “The […]
Deltas promote breasts cancer awareness
The Eta Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. went pink Tuesday in support of breast cancer awareness month. The sorority kicked off the month with the first event of the semester titled “Who Are You Fighting For?” The ladies of the organization raised funds for the cause by […]
NFL players support breast cancer awareness month
Every October, in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NFL sets aside the manly and tough uniforms the league has become famous for and dresses its players in pink gloves, shoes and towels with a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. The message being displayed is that some of […]