Dr. Marcus D. Cosby of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church spoke to the students of Prairie View about empowerment, friends, finances, and faith, during the general assembly that was held in the Opal Johnson-Smith Auditorium on Jan. 28. The theme for this semester’s assembly was “Exploring Empowerment.” Cosby was introduced as […]

Freshman Raphael Guidry was charged with aggravated assault on Jan. 29 after allegedly stabbing and wounding senior Cledell Brown last week, Lieutenant David Webb of the Office of Public Safety said. Guidry was the initial suspect in custody and was still in custody as of Sunday. “We presented the case […]

This past weekend a student was retained in Montgomery, Ala. due to an accusation of shoplifting in Dillard’s following a designated rest point on the return trip from Atlanta. The student remained in Alabama. “It was supposed to be a regular rest stop in which students were able to get […]

The Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm and the Black Foxes displayed their musical showmanship during the 8th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands in Atlanta, Ga. on Jan. 30. With an estimated 60,000 fans on hand, the Georgia Dome was almost packed at maximum capacity, as parents, students, and […]

You may ask yourself why should I even consider getting certified to teach. Well I can think of at least fifteen reasons why. 1. Teachers are always in demand. 2. It can be a great backup plan in a rocky economy 3. Access to more jobs 4. Higher Pay 5. […]

Students in Free Enterprise hosted a seminar titled “The Black Wall Street Journal….Lesson of Success Through Unity,” seeking to educate young students on the subject of economic empowerment. S.I.F.E historian, Harun Jones, the program’s coordinator, said “We must be educated on how to empower the African-American economy. If we don’t […]

The House Judiciary Committee held a forum Monday at the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing in the Texas Medical Center to discuss head injuries and other sports injuries in youth, high school, college and professional football. Democratic Texas representative Sheila Jackson hosted the event, and committee members, Democratic […]

The 52nd Annual Ministers’ Conference began at Prairie View A&M University on Feb. 2. Dean of Chapel Reverend Charles H. Lewter IV said, “It’s very important to have events like this on campus. Our theme, “Preaching Christ: Restoring Our Faith in Challenging Times,” is self-explanatory. Living on campus or being […]

Young women gained some knowledge on how to protect themselves in dangerous situations at the Women’s Self Defense seminar held by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on Feb. 1. J. D. Sippio was the speaker, and guest speakers Marian Elaine Jackson, a former teacher now supervisor and Erica Hughes, professor […]

Dr. James Palmer, associate professor of English, became the interim head of the Department of Languages and Communications effective Jan. 1, taking over from Dr. Dejun Liu who has held the position since 2001. Palmer’s leadership skills stem from his previous experiences as director of the Writing Center, coordinator of […]