In an ultimate test of my writing skills, I will attempt to fit my four years with this newspaper and at this university in the space provided to me. It has been a life-changing experience, in both positive and negative ways. While there are things I’ll be happy to leave […]

  The ‘Straight Answers to Gay Questions’ program, sponsored by the Wellness Lecture Series and Morris Recreation Center, made taboo questions into public conversation on Feb. 1, as hosts and sex educators Marshall Miller and Kaelyn Rich explain aspects of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) culture. The purpose […]

  In the aftermath of a program designed to educate students about the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) community, students and faculty have said A&M-Commerce and the surrounding community has struggled to accept the presence of those new lifestyles. On Feb. 1, the Wellness Lecture Series hosted Straight […]

  Many people that enter the College Corner Cafe immediately notice the many photographs, autographs and music memorabilia adorning the walls. These are all the product of owner Larry “Smitty” Smith’s life journey, putting him face-to-face with some of the music industry’s biggest names. Smith’s story begins as a soda […]

  The Texas A&M University-Commerce Playhouse is introducing a pair of edgy, hard hitting one act plays to be performed Feb. 28- March 3 at 8:00 p.m. with a matinee on March 4 at 3 p.m. For theatre major and female lead A’Mari Rocheleau, her upcoming performance in “1000 Proms” […]

  Texas A&M University-Commerce’s planning and organizing health promotion class will host its first-ever child abuse awareness event April 20 from 4-7 p.m. The event will take place on the grassy area between The Children’s Museum and Children’s Learning Center and will serve as a fundraiser for the Children’s Learning […]

  As Texas A&M University-Commerce’s spring commencement ceremony nears, many students wonder how they might prepare for graduation. According to registrar Paige Bussell, students should meet with their advisors at least one or two times prior to their graduation to be sure they are on track. “Meeting with their advisor […]

  An ongoing saga had a landmark moment at the Student Forum yesterday, when international groups voiced their concerns about the policy that makes it mandatory to use Sodexo as a dining service provider for Rayburn Student Center events. President of the Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA) Ryan Maycock read out […]

The term dumb fun has been thrown around over the course of the last decade or so to describe films that may be entertaining despite lacking in logic. While I’m still trying to sort out my feelings toward “Lockout” I cannot deny that it has mastered the dumb part of […]

  With the Spring 2012 semester quickly coming to a close, many students have started planning for the fall, from classes to housing, and even meal plans. With the meal plan choices available on MyLeo, some students are considering opting out of these options entirely, believing that it would be […]