In the upcoming Spring 2012 semester, students will be given the opportunity to schedule their courses through a new program called Degreeworks. University Registrar Paige Bussell offered details on the “much better” advising system. “The Degreeworks program will replace the current degree evaluation program that is currently used through students’ […]
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Rec center program offers parents work out time
As a part of the Parent Camp program, Morris Recreation Center is offering to watch children for parents that want to work out in the facility. Parent Camp allows for local parents to get in a workout using MRC equipment while professional counselors watch their children. The Parent Camp program […]
Nameless residence hall now serving students
All the beds in the residence hall on the corner of Highway 2450 and Culver may be full, but there is one thing missing from the brand new building: a name. “Currently the hall has no name, but we hope to have one soon,” Director of Residential Living and Learning […]
Turnitin raises questions of privacy, copyrights
In the battle against plagiarism, Turnitin.com is a valuable resource for universities across the United States. But the website, which uses a computer algorithm to determine if a student has plagiarized his or her work, has come under fire recently from opponents who claim it violates students’ copyrights. “I, […]
Departments manage cuts in unique ways
The state budget crisis and budget cuts that are bound to come with it have loomed over Texas A&M University-Commerce for the better part of the past year, but as the budget picture crystallizes at the state level, the university has taken steps to make the necessary cuts. “The […]
French burqa ban raises eyebrows
Europe is usually viewed as a more liberal and religiously tolerant place by Americans, which is why the recent French ban on wearing burqas and niqabs traditional face-covering garments worn by Islamic women has been met with surprise and controversy. The law passed by both the lower-house and senate in […]
Residence hall construction remains on schedule
The new residence hall on the corner of Culver Street and Highway 24/50 is nearing completion on time and under budget, according to Director of Residential Living and Learning Dennis Koch. The three story, 250+ bed structure will open in August, in time for the Fall 2011 semester, and […]
Pikes hold annual crawfish boil
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (Pikes) hosted its annual crawfish boil April 16, benefiting the Special Olympics and the Commerce Skate Park Project in Commerce. “I think it’s a great opportunity to showcase to the community what amazing philanthropy that they’re trying to support,” Business Administration graduate student Laurel […]
Health class offers free STD testing
Tomorrow, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Texas A&M University-Commerce Field House, Dr. Quynh Dang’s HHPH 410 class will be offering free STD testing for university students. “It is important for students to be tested if they are sexually active so that they can know […]
Proposed split of College of Arts and Sciences passes
The split of the College of Arts and Sciences that was approved by the Texas A&M Board of Regents on Feb. 4 will be effective as of April 4, according to a press release from Provost Dr. Larry Lemanski. Interim deans currently head the two new colleges, the College […]