Imagine a world where plastics are stronger than steel, chocolate shakes are sweet without having sugar added and alloys are made that are as hard as diamonds. This “imaginary” world is the one we are living in today. As a tech-minded person, I am always looking into new technologies and […]

What happened to the days of kids’ shows where a group of teenagers in brightly colored costumes would kick some ass and save the world on a weekly basis? Or a puppet with a serious cookie addiction would help teach kids the alphabet while still fighting an ongoing battle with […]

Over the winter break Texas A&M University-Commerce made some changes to the housing program and we commend them. The changes brought in new washers and dryers for residence halls and changed a contract with cable TV to one with DirecTV. We see these changes are a positive push toward addressing […]

At the start of every semester, you meet new sets of people in your classes. Some teachers think it’s a great idea to have a little “getting to know you session” at the end of the first class day, while others allow the students to walk in and out of […]

There is a saying stating that variety is the spice of life.  I happen to agree with this statement, and believe that it is wholly true. While we are given a variety of choices in many aspects of our lives here at Texas A&M University-Commerce, the choices of snacks leave […]

There’s a joke that while in America we celebrate our independence from Great Britain on July 4th with food and fireworks, the British are equally jovial, celebrating the day they got rid of us.   After spending some time in Europe over winter break, I have to say I get […]

We find the university’s decision to close all but three residence halls over the winter break to be unfortunate for students.   We understand the reason for closing most of the residence halls but feel the needs of the students outweigh the needs of the university.   Asking those who […]

I can teach certain college courses. I’m not being arrogant when I say this. I know other students can teach university courses. I know this, because they and I have taught in place of the professor in some classes.   I have some wonderful professors who come prepared every single […]

Let the insanity begin….  Oh wait, it has already begun, and we have caused it. I use the word “we” because, as the American populace, we are all responsible for the actions of our leaders.  These leaders are elected by us, represent us globally and locally and govern our lives […]

When I was asked to attend the National Conference on Student Leadership in Washington DC last weekend, I knew going in there was going to be a lot I wasn’t going to like. I’m pretty cynical by nature, and the thought of four days of people spouting a lot of […]