A free, noncredit course, titled “Transforming Creative Non-Fiction into Creative Fiction,” is being offered to students and is set to run Feb. 7 through March 14. The class, taught by Dr. Fred Tarpley, will be held in Gee Library on Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tarpley said […]
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Fraternity sees potential recognition from university
Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was suspended from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2006 as a result of a violation of the hazing laws on campus. The suspension was set to be in effect for five years, granting them review in the fall 2011 semester. According to Dean of Campus Life and […]
Students to cast ballots for new SGA constitution
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Student Government Association passed a revised constitution in their first attempt to update and consolidate their documents. The revised constitution must pass a student referendum before it can be put into effect. According to SGA President Taylor Fore, SGA is concerned with making sure that students […]
College prepares for potential reorganization
Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dan Jones has submitted a reorganization plan to the A&M System Board of Regents that proposes splitting the College of Arts and Science into two separate colleges. The Board of Regents will vote on the proposal on Feb. 3. If passed, the proposal will undergo a […]
Harvey Martin Classic moves to Cowboys Stadium
The A&M-Commerce football team will be playing the fall 2011 Harvey Martin Classic at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Sept. 17 as a part of the Lone Star Conference Festival. For the last three years, the game has been held at the Cotton Bowl. A&M-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton […]
Greek organizations to have more on-campus housing options
In a move that could set the stage for an increase in Greek involvement in on-campus housing, the Kappa Sigma fraternity has been granted housing in a section of Berry Hall, located across Highway 50. James Vanbebber, a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, got the ball rolling. “I was […]
A&M-Commerce football recruit arrested
A man who identified himself as an A&M-Commerce football recruit was arrested for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor on Jan. 21 at Prairie Crossing apartments. The arrest occurred after University Police Department Officer C. Ballard responded to complaints of noise and the smell of marijuana coming from apartment 407. […]
NFL opera singer is ‘charismatic performer’
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Music Department presented baritone opera singer Lawrence Harris and professional pianist Renee Guerrero in concert at 7:30 pm on Jan. 21. The concert took place in the Music Building Finney Concert Hall. Admission was open to the public and free of charge as Harris, accompanied by […]
Resident finds avian surprise in apartment
Upon returning to her Prairie Crossing apartment after winter break, junior early childhood education major Jessica John was surprised to find a dead bird in her shower. This is not the first time John has dealt with birds in her apartment. She reported this problem to Residential Life just before […]
Two involved in library fight
Two individuals were involved in an altercation on the fifth floor of the James G. Gee Library at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20. None of the individuals involved were A&M-Commerce students, but all were acquainted. By the time University Police Department officers arrived at the Library, one of the parties […]