Trash on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce seems to be an escalating problem. Students’ flagrant disregard for the facilities provided to them is apparent in the gum-speckled concrete and graffiti in elevator shafts. It appears the administration is cracking down. Residents of Whitley Hall, a mostly freshman-occupied housing complex […]
Opinion
Pet policy best left to professors
Recently, Texas A&M University-Commerce implemented a new policy that will not allow dogs in the classroom. We find this unnecessary. The change came after a recent upsurge of students and faculty members bringing pets into buildings on campus and even into classrooms. Of course, service dogs are still allowed in […]
Lion Cash loses convenience when mandatory
The Lion Card can be the most useful thing any student attending this university can have. Two examples of the many useful conveniences it can provide are: serving as a student ID and a key to get through dorm security. The use of it as a credit card exclusively used […]
Mailbox miseries plague writer
My printer is out of ink. My dad told me whenever it is out to call him, so he can order the ink and send it to me via snail mail. Not knowing what kind to buy anyway, I let him do it. He called me to confirm he sent […]
Above the Law: Religion and Morals
America is changing. Growing up, I remember going with my family to church on Sundays and looking forward to going to church camp in the summer. Taking my hat off during a prayer was something that I did without even thinking about it. Nearly all of my friends were just […]
Balloon boy story highlights shoddy journalism
It seems the mainstream media just does not put the effort into writing quality pieces it used to. On Oct. 16 I received five different text messages from CNN about a little boy who was supposedly floating around in a balloon. As it turns out he was not, and all […]
Cut useless government spending
The economy is on the brink of collapse. Big banks and insurance companies are falling faster than a bald eagle being shot from the air. To prevent economic extinction, President Bush has proposed a $700 billion corporate bailout. My question is where is this money coming from? How do we […]