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Latino fraternity to join Greek ranks

Known also as Phiota, the organization is recognized as the oldest Latino fraternity, tracing its roots back to the late 19th century, according to A&M-Commerce Phiota President Edgar Ceron. Ceron said the fraternity was officially established on the campus on Nov. 3, 2011. Since Fall 2009 they have been an […]

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Writer believes everyone needs more laughter in life

Anybody who spends more than two seconds around me knows one thing: I almost always have a smile on my face.  I am, by no stretch of the imagination, a serious individual. I can be when I need to be, but the rest of the time, I think like the […]

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Environmental Society returns, hopes to make campus greener

After a few years of inactivity, student organization Environmental Awareness Society is starting activity and partnering with the City of Commerce to increase recycling on campus. “We’re a group of students, mostly environmental science majors who try to bring about environmental awareness,” president Clint Schmal said. “Our main focus […]

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Both teams looking to rebound in Thanksgiving basketball

The Texas A&M University-Commerce basketball squads will hit the court running following the Thanksgiving break, both looking to shake off defeats in their most recent outings as they tangle with non-conference foes this weekend. The A&M-Commerce men will be in Dallas to compete in the Patriot Thanksgiving Classic, hosted by […]

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Art Club hosts contest to boost funds, visibility

Students have an opportunity to compete for cash, local art work, and other prizes in a scavenger hunt hosted by the the Texas A&M University – Commerce Art Club Dec. 1 – Dec. 3. Eric de Llamas, president of the Art Club and a graduate student with an empahasis in […]

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Students to take Thanksgiving Texas trip

Outdoor Adventure will be taking a handful of students on their second annual Tour of Texas Thursday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 27. Though the trip leaves for Sam Houston National Forrest on Thanksgiving Day, participants will not miss out on the traditional turkey dinner. In between learning about […]

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NACWC to host free Thanksgiving dinner

The National Association of Colored Women’s Club (NACWC) is hosting an Annual Thanksgiving Social from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Baptist Student Ministries building on Lee Street for students, faculty and members of the community who want to celebrate the holiday, along with the food it […]

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University partners with Woodrow Wilson HS in outreach program

Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation are partnering to promote academic success for high school students and bring awareness to the university with the assistance of the Honors College. Dean of the Honors College Dr. Raymond Green was in the initial meeting with A&M-Commerce […]

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Basketball coach and Lions alumna Serna dies in plane crash

A&M-Commerce alumna Miranda Serna was killed in a plane crash 45 miles west of Little Rock, Ark., yesterday afternoon. “The university community is deeply saddened over the sudden passing of Miranda Serna, an alumna and outstanding member of her community,” A&M-Commerce President Dr. Dan Jones said. “Our thoughts and prayers […]