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Soccer Lions fall to DI McNeese

Two first half goals by Mayra Torres of McNeese State led the Cowgirls past Texas A&M University-Commerce, 3-2 in a non-conference contest on Sunday. The Lions (1-1) rose to the occasion against the Division I foe throughout the contest. McNeese State out-shot the Lions, 25-8, in the win; however, the […]

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Late field goal tames Lions

Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) spoiled Texas A&M University-Commerce home opener on Saturday night as Zach Wright booted a 38-yard field goal as time expired to give the Tigers a 29-27 victory. “It was a very disappointing loss,” said Lions head coach Scotty Conley. “We played sporadically, but not consistently.” The Lions […]

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Sik prescribes healthy dose of hard rock

Influenced by Pantera, Sik works hard to prove they are one of the best bands in Dallas. On this night, the band was the epitome of amazing and did not let the energy drop all night. Throughout the entire show there was movement onstage, incredibly smooth transitions and for the […]

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A&M-C to restore native prairie preserve, wetlands

Texas A&M University – Commerce is getting back to nature by creating an artificial wetlands and native prairie preserve. The area sits just south of the campus, off Texas State Highway 50. Although still under construction, the site will eventually act as a laboratory for students majoring in everything from […]

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New alumni center readies for construction

The Texas A&M – Commerce alumni are closer than ever to getting their own building. “It’s been a long time coming,” Derryle Peace, director of alumni relations, said. “This is the first alumni facility on the campus and we’ve put so much effort into building a center that alumni, young […]

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So that’s what sippie cups are good for …

In Lafayette, Ind., 24-year-old Holly Schnobrich let her 5-year-old son, Weston, drive her car, because she was too intoxicated to drive. What happened as a result? Weston careened around a corner near the family’s home, and came to an abrupt stop in front of Wendy Barrett’s home. Barrett was appalled […]

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Out with old, in with new

Every semester a bunch of people graduate, and every semester (especially fall) we get an influx of students who are excited to be in school. Now that you are here, you might be thinking there isn’t much here. (And you would be right.) But all of us students who stuck […]

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Enrollment reaches 9,000

As of Sept. 2, Texas A&M University-Commerce was 660 students away from its goal of 10,000 enrolled. Established by Dr. Keith McFarland, president of the University, the main goals were to have 250 new undergraduate and 250 new graduate students by fall of 2009. “Already, the admissions staff have been […]

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Students, teachers differ on disruptive behavior

As classes go full speed ahead, students are beginning to receive more work and getting involved in University organizations, but some are also becoming more disruptive in the classroom and around campus. Disruptive student behavior has become an issue that must be dealt with, Dr. Keith McFarland addressed in the […]