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New Verizon store adds cellular options to Commerce

A Verizon cellular phone and service store opened Nov. 23 to bring its services to the students of Texas A&M University-Commerce and the residents of Commerce Texas. Located off Live Oak, the new Verizon Wireless store is more than just another franchise. Full story

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Lions drop games to NSU for second time

For the second time in the span of three days, the Northeastern State University men's and women's basketball teams recorded wins over Texas A&M University-Commerce on Saturday, Feb. 6. A&M-Commerce came up short in both games, as the women lost 76-59 to NSU, who sit top of the Lone Star Conference North Division table. Full story

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Lost begins final season

One of the most critically acclaimed shows of the last decade, Lost is now entering its sixth and final season. Fortunately for fans, it has the decency to give its longtime viewers the gratification they've been seeking for so long and then some as the series comes to a close. Full story

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Crosswalk lights up for pedestrians

The city of Commerce and Texas A&M University-Commerce coordinated with TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) to install flashing lights onto two of the city's crosswalks. One of the crosswalk systems was installed across Highway 24/50 and the other across Culver Street in front of Whitley Hall.

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Whites-only basketball league planned

A man by the name of Don "Moose" Lewis is leading a consortium to start a new semi-professional basketball league this summer. The All-American Basketball Alliance (AABA) wants to start play in June in 12 cities across the southeastern United States.

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Mass Effect 2 bests predecessor

In the holiday season of 2007, Mass Effect was launched on the Xbox 360 to universal acclaim, becoming one of the last great games of its year. It is only fitting that Mass Effect 2 kick 2010 off with a bang, offering an experience equivalent to directing the greatest sci-fi television show never made.

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Above the Law

As Americans, we tend to get caught up in the glitz and glamour of life quite easily. It is built into our culture. As a society of consumers, we have disposable income we can use to go on vacations, eat at fancy restaurants and buy expensive commodities.

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Hearings clarify university's tuition position

Hearings were held on Monday and Tuesday this week to discuss a potential increase in the designated tuition of students at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The hearings, which are state mandated for any university tuition increase, laid out the university's planned recommendation to the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M system for an increase in tuition from a range of $0 to $3.

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Paranormal group denied access to Hall of Languages

Paranormal Research and Investigations of North Texas (PRINT) is sensing a bad vibe coming from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Chad Miller, co-founder of the PRINT organization, is attempting to bring his group of paranormal investigators to A&M-Commerce to investigate the Hall of Languages.

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"Selling out" ruins entertainment

Some people might say advertising is a "necessary evil." I wholeheartedly agree. Advertising funds this newspaper, and I believe I can speak candidly, with a big cheesy smile, when I say The East Texan appreciates any and all advertisements.