The A&M-Commerce volleyball team will close out its season on Saturday when they play Southeastern Oklahoma State University at home. The Lions (24-8, 8-4 in LSC) are now guaranteed at least fourth place in the LSC table and a place in the LSC tournament. Southeastern Oklahoma, on the other hand, […]
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Students scour for reasons to skip class
Commerce students are using their imaginations to come up with unique and, better yet, useful ideas to get out of having to attend class this semester. Ever since there has been mandatory attendance for classes, there have been students trying to find ways to get out of those classes. With […]
Minimum wage increase helps student workers
Over the past three years, minimum wage has increased. July 2009 marked the third and final increase. At Texas A&M University-Commerce the response to the increase has been a positive one. Most departments on campus hire student workers. Examples include, but are not limited to: the Sam Rayburn Student Center, […]
Thor-Guard warns studens of weather danger
In the event of inclement weather around campus, sirens can be heard blaring from the Morris Recreation Center (MRC). Known as Thor-Guard, the alert system is difficult to ignore, although often misunderstood. Some students and faculty are unaware of what exactly Thor-Guard is and what the sirens mean when they […]
Faculty proposes teacher learning center
Members of faculty development at Texas A&M University-Commerce have recently decided to propose a center for teaching for future teachers. “A center for teaching is a center that provides space on a university campus that will meet professional development needs of all faculty at all stages of their career,” professor […]
New play uses modern topics
In today’s age, conversation regarding social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook are common among children and adults alike; however, it seems the world of art will do anything to comment on these sites. That is…until now. Texas A&M University- Commerce will be putting on “The Bird and the […]
Mandatory attendance gives student woes
For most college students, 8 a.m. is really early. Most of the motivation students have for registering as soon as possible every semester is to avoid taking classes at the crack of dawn. In fact, it’s likely the two leading causes of depression among college students are “I’ve got an […]
Local church hosts new contemporary service
The First United Methodist Church Commerce (FUMC-Commerce) has opened “The Bridge” a new contemporary worship service offered monthly on every second Sunday in the church’s Family Ministry Center. Associate FUMC-Commerce minister and campus minister for Texas A&M University-Commerce’s Wesleyan Campus Ministry, Rev. Aleze Fulbright, leads “The Bridge.” “The Bridge” is […]
Underwood continues to Play On
Carrie Underwood fans everywhere have been eagerly awaiting the release of the country singer’s newest album, Play On. Underwood’s third album since her victory on American Idol just four years ago, Play On, features the artist’s unique style fans have grown to love, with tweaks to add variety. The album […]
Soccer regular season ends in tournament berth
The 2009 season was a frustrating one for the Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s soccer team. After being touted as one of the top contenders in the Lone Star Conference, the Lions fell to a 10-8 record overall and 5-5 in the LSC. They just managed to get into the LSC […]