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Importance of education dwindling in American society

I feel like people are steadily getting more ignorant with each year that I am on this earth. It has nothing to do with intelligence, but more with motivation.  I feel like education has been put on the back burner in this country (i.e. the education cuts made by my […]

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SACS removes warning status

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) officially removed A&M-Commerce’s warning status at the organization’s general meeting last weekend. SACS announced the decision to the public yesterday at the business meeting of the College Delegate Assembly. The sanction was placed on the university because SACS […]

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Sutton brings West Coast flavor to Lions basketball

While some students may travel a few miles to attend A&M-Commerce, freshman basketball player Michelle Sutton traveled across many states to play the sport she loves. Sutton, a Corona, Calif., native, played basketball at Cenntennial High School, where she led her Huskies to a 20-10 record her senior season […]

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Honors society to host chili fundraiser

The Alpha Chi National Honors Society is hosting a chili and soup dinner from 5:30 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The event will take place in the game room, media room, and offices of the Prairie Crossing apartments, which are located on the corner of Lee […]

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Writer shares holiday deals that can help Africans

Holidays have become a time when the best deals can be found. It seems that everyone gets in on the action when it comes to buying fantastic gifts for bargain prices and making those close to us happy for the lowest cost. So, for those of you that enjoy a […]

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Lions represented in Dallas Christmas parade

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Pride Marching Band participated in the 2011 Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas on Dec. 3. The marching band was amidst a variety of other local bands, performers, and floats.  A&M Commerce band director Scott Atchison admitted that parades are not typically looked forward […]

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SACS to decide on A&M-Commerce’s warning status

A&M-Commerce will soon learn its fate in regard to the warning status it received last summer for not having enough faculty when the results of a review are released on Dec. 6. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) placed A&M-Commerce under a warning status because […]

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Many nearby holiday activities available for everyone to enjoy

The holiday season is here and, in tow, all of its spirit, love and cheer.  There is just something about a cool breeze, fire-like leaves and holiday-flavored coffee that puts one in a good mood.  However, those lovely winter features are also known to make people want to do nothing […]

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Music majors prepare for final performances

As the semester begins to come to a close, seniors in the Music Department are preparing their swan songs in a series of final recitals. The senior recitals are, for many, the final concert for music majors before graduating from the university. “It’s exciting, but nerve-wracking at the same time,” […]