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Annual Edgar Allan Poe-try event showcases talent

Sigma Tau Delta will be hosting the Edgar Allan Poe-try and Talent Show Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Hall of Languages. Students can perform poems, short stories, musical performances, or skits to celebrate Halloween. Extra incentives for attending include giveaways, food, costume contests, face […]

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Practicing safety remains necessary

Anywhere in the world there is always a sense of danger when walking around at night. When the sun goes down it gives way to a whole new world and although some find the night life exhilarating others find it terrifying. Texas A&M University – Commerce is a perfect example […]

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Gay, lesbian support still thriving

Gay and lesbian students at Texas A&M University-Commerce can now find support in an organization called, the Association for the Needs of Gay and Lesbian Students (ANGLS). The purpose of the organization is to educate students on homosexual, bisexual, and transgender student issues, to work towards eliminating discrimination against these […]

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Muddin’ it up

Chi Omega New Member, Syndi Spradling is taken down by Ryan Fisher of the Kappa Alpha Order at this year’s annual mud volleyball tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Cain Sports Comple.

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Itchy critters still in bed

The old adage “Don’t let the bedbugs bite,” that every mother would say to their child before bedtime may be hard advice to follow for some residence hall students. After nearly being eradicated 50 years ago, bedbugs have made their itchy comeback across the country, and it’s not just in […]

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Pageant rescheduled, not hindered

The “Miss Hunt County” and “Teen Miss Hunt County” pageant has been rescheduled for Nov. 22. The event will take place at the Memorial Student Center of Texas A&M University-Commerce in the American Ballroom, at 7 p.m. The event, originally scheduled for September, was rescheduled due to a lack of […]

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Center gives kids home away from home

The Children’s Learning Center, despite its fortress-like outside appearance, has a welcoming lobby with the sweet smell of milk and cereal that often accompanies children. A short walk to the back of the building leads to an expansive outdoors activity area that could only be a small child’s fantasy.Although the […]

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Universitys says ‘We Care’ about students, faculty

Texas A&M University-Commerce cares about customer service. With the recent launching of the “We Care” campaign, A&M-Commerce is focusing on the value of what good customer service means to students. “Customer service is critical. Today’s student has many choices for higher education providers,” Dr. Mary Hendrix, Interim Provost & Vice-President […]

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Bail-out plan bails on taxpayers

Editor’s note:To prevent slander and libel of the writer, comments for this story will no longer be automatically approved. Comments that do not discuss the article itself and only question the writer’s character will not be approved. Thanks to all who have posted. There has been a lot of talk […]

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CISD on road to improvement at CHS

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series focusing on Commerce High School’s unacceptable rating by the TEA. With Commerce High School being rated unacceptable recently, some changes in the curriculum are being implemented in order to correct problematic areas. “One thing I want to emphasize is that this […]