Texas A&M University – Commerce is honoring the men and women who have served their country during times of military action this year with the 20th annual veteran’s vigil titled ‘Remembering Our Armed Forces.’ The event will begin at the Sam Rayburn Student Center Pre-Function Area on Thursday at […]
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Mysterious fliers direct toward Doctor Who group
Students at A&M-Commerce may have noticed some strange posters showing up all over campus that depicted a blue police call box or simply read “Vote Saxon,” as well as a time, place and location. These posters were actually a way to let students know about the time, place and location […]
Exemptions granted to programs after Jones appeal
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted two-year exemptions to the master of arts in sociology and master of arts in Spanish degree programs at A&M-Commerce. Yesterday, President Dr. Dan Jones made an appeal to the Coordinating Board on their decision to begin the elimination process for the degree […]
MRC to mark Halloween with Fright Fest
The Morris Recreation Center will be holding its annual Fright Fest on Halloween, featuring trick or treating in the gym, Zombie Zumba, and a haunted house. Kappa Alpha Psi will be partnering with Sodexo to collect canned food donations at the event for their STOP Hunger campaign. The trick or […]
Sidewalk evangelist makes controversial statements
A controversial traveling evangelist, Jesse Morrell, made a stop outside the Sam Rayburn Student Center Oct. 26, to spread his personal views on religion. Morrell has visited over 80 campuses in 27 countries spreading his views through “open air” demonstrations condemning college students’ lifestyles. He wore a sign for this […]
Stats show burglary increase for 2010
Crime statistics from 2010 released by the University Police Department last month show a slight increase in burglary arrests at A&M-Commerce. There were 21 arrests made for burglary last year, 17 of which occurred in Residence halls, compared to 19 in 2009. “By far, what we deal with most will […]
Spiderman comes to Commerce
My story begins two years ago when I discovered a website where I could spend about $40 and order my very own spandex superhero costume. The selection was pretty awesome, too. There was Superman, Spiderman, Green Lantern, The Flash and even a few Power Ranger ones. Despite all of this […]
Cooper hosts annual Chiggerfest
Cooper, Texas held their annual Chiggerfest Oct. 14. Events began Friday night with “Rock & Roll on the Historic Cooper Square,” but the majority of events happened Saturday, Oct. 15, starting with the 5K Run/Walk at 7 a.m. The festival went until 5 p.m. The event featured a ‘Kids Zone, […]
Feral felines disappear amidst feeding debate
The mysterious vanishing of the campus cat population has prompted some staff and student concerns over their whereabouts and well-being. Over the past few years the feral felines flourished around the university grounds; however, reports show that as little as 4 remain. “Over 20 cats have disappeared in the past […]
Hall, Deuell, Flynn all speak at Music Building ceremony
The Music Building was officially dedicated at a ceremony and concert inside Finney Concert Hall this morning, nine months after it was originally supposed to happen. The ceremony was scheduled for last February, but was canceled due to inclement weather. A&M-Commerce President Dr. Dan Jones was first on the […]