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Pandora plays what the people want

Pandora, meaning “all gifted” in Greek, was a god who was given the gift of music. We can all be thankful that the Web site with the same name is giving us a chance to listen to music we didnít even know we liked. Recently, I discovered this Web site […]

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Showin’ some Lion pride

Members of Kappa Sigma join other Lion fans in support at the game on Saturday versus the Angelo State Rams. From left to right: Kevin Wangler, JT Bruch, Daniel Pine, Huy Nguyen, Ricky Callentine, Andy Kroll and Roman Ashmore.

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G.P.A. requirements raised to 3.5 for all Deans List hopefuls

Texas A&M University- Commerce has changed requirements for being named to the Dean’s List this semester. “Compared to other schools in the A&M System, our standards are far below, and if you want to improve student learning, then increase standards,” Dr. Brent Mangus, dean of education and human services said. […]

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9/11 remembered

After the destruction that hit New York City so hard on that September morning, the skyline has never been the same. Standing 1,776 feet, the World Trade Center One being called the Freedom Tower, is projected to be completed by 2012. Design As the first office tower to rise on […]

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Music department faculty to perform in showcase recital

Hosting a free event for students this fall, the music department’s faculty will be performing at the Faculty Showcase Recital, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Music Building. It is the first concert in the 2008-2009 Music Excellence Chamber Music Series. Normally, a concert attendee […]

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Crises adverted with new plan

After a power outage on Tuesday, Aug. 26 left the Texas A&M University-Commerce community in the dark for several hours, with numerous conflicting messages being sent from different sources, university officials have begun revising the current Crisis Management Plan to better serve students and faculty in the event of further […]

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SGA plans to bring student community closer

In an effort to bring the Texas A&M University-Commerce community together, the Student Government Association has planned several events for students to enjoy this semester. “Some things that Student Government will be working on this semester will rely on the opinions of the student body greatly,” Byron Johnson, SGA student […]

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New law passed for teacher tests

The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) has passed a new law that further clarifies which basic skills tests count for the certification program. There has always been a standard that all teachers must have a basic skills test, but in the past the SBEC, which makes the requirements for […]

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Trays nixed at new MSC

Students will now have to carry their food in their hands. The new Memorial Student Center is considering following the trend of getting rid of plastic trays in the cafeteria. According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, there are over 300 institutions getting rid of plastic trays. Their […]

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Saving detectors from fumagation

Bug spray, hairspray, air freshener, cooking, smoke and bugs; these things are related because they all have the ability to set off smoke detectors in the residence halls.Setting off a smoke detector results in a visit from the floor Resident Hall Assistant to make sure everyone is alright and to […]