While most students took an extensive break between the end of one semester and the beginning of another, the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Texas A&M University-Commerce were still on the grind, with each team taking the court six times over the past month. Both teams struggled during […]
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‘Structurally sound’ Whitley still needs work, report finds
Whitley Hall has been declared “structurally sound” by engineers that inspected the building after a section of bricks fell off the top of it last Sunday, although those same engineers suggested closing parts of the building off to students until steps are taken to secure its exterior. The structural engineers […]
Too much money leads to total insanity
Although it is our first week back to school and everyone is buzzing about winter break, the awesome presents that were gifted and the exciting things to look forward to in 2012, I am not. During my not-even-almost-long-enough winter break, I decided to treat myself to a manicure. Yes, I […]
South side of Whitley closed due to falling bricks
Bricks falling from the top of Whitley Hall last night prompted A&M-Commerce officials to close the south side of the building to students. At about 8:30 p.m. yesterday, an IRIS alert was sent to students advising them to avoid Whitley Hall because of falling debris. Unconfirmed reports from the University […]
Napoleon Dynamite series hits five years too late
I just don’t get “Napoleon Dynamite”. I’ve spent over six years trying to get it but I just don’t. I can see such an offbeat film earning a cult fan base but the pop culture phenomenon that it grew into baffles me to this day. It barely would have justified […]
Warrant issued in stabbing incident
The University Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man involved in a stabbing incident at New Pride Apartments on the afternoon of Jan. 6. Jerald Manuel, who is no longer an A&M-Commerce student and has vacated his New Pride apartment, is wanted on a […]
Old hotel to be transformed into ‘Den’ for future students
The Lions Den, formerly the University Inn on highway 50 at the edge of Commerce, is changing not only the name and management, but also the business plan of the hotel to something new to the town. Director of Operations Bart Jetton told The East Texan that the Lions Den […]
Chihop raises money for Make a Wish
The Chi Omega sorority held their Chihop fundraiser in the Baptist Student Ministry at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Among the food served was an unlimited amount of pancakes. For the price of a ticket students would be contributing to the Chi Omega’s philanthropy. “This is our philanthropy effort for the “Make […]
Campus free speech zone to move locations
The center of activity on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce has shifted in recent years with the addition of new buildings like the Sam Rayburn Student Center and housing additions like Pride Rock, but the free speech zone has yet to follow suit. The area that is currently […]
UPD investigating New Pride thefts
A string of burglaries took place in the New Pride Apartments at Texas A&M University-Commerce during the Thanksgiving break, with no clear indication of a potential suspect. Reports show that during the Thanksgiving break there were five different burglaries in New Pride, each showing no signs of forced entry. […]