Marching Storm rains through AtlantaBand participates in annual Battle of the Bands
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 at hand, the Georgia Dome was almost packed at maximum capacity, as parents, students, and supporters cheered on their favorite bands from throughout the south.…
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Student accused of shoplifting in Ala.
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 food and I didn't think a student would make a wrong decision, "said Steven Ransom, director of student activities.…
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Student faces assault charges after stabbing
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.…
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Cosby featured at general assembly
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.…
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S.I.F.E. seminar promotes economic empowerment
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.…
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Kirschten recalls classics
Director of creative writing Robert Kirschten recently released two more videos titled, "Chicago Poems," and "Old Family Movies." "Old Family Movies," is a video consisting of a book of poems, and an additional 40 minute video consisting of 10 videos of poems from the original book.…
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Palmer fills in at Hilliard Hall
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 English, faculty senator, SACS core team member, and chair of the Core Curriculum Council, among other positions.…
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Avoiding injuries
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 Tennessee representative Steve Cohen and chairman and John Conyers Jr.…
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UC rewards students
Over 250 freshman students were honored at the University College Honors Recognition Banquet in the Willie A. Tempton Memorial Student Center Ballroom on Jan. 26. The students achieved 3.5 and above grade point averages during their first semester of college.…
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PVAMU hosts ministers' conference
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.…
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Learning about safety
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 in the political science department.…
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Exploring careers
Students dressed in business attire entered the MSC ballroom on Jan. 27 for a Career Fair hosted by the College of Business. The fair was arranged in a setting that was small yet informal and personable allowing students to sit down and hold conversations with some of their potential employers.…
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