On Saturday night, Spur 503 helped locals and students alike dance the night away at the Drunken Mule. Spur 503 has some obvious roots in old school country but doesn’t shun influences from the rock genre either. This band is considered “Texas country” or southern rock country. Band members included […]
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Amy’s hair not as big as her wins
Sunday was a night of glitz and glamour as the musical acts came together. And the best of the best were awarded by The Recording Academy for their artistic achievement in music. Of those winners, none was more decorated than British-star Amy Winehouse. She took home five of the nights […]
Single on V-Day doesn’t mean you have to hide
I find myself looking at Valentine’s Day and thinking: man, I’m single and living in a residence hall in Commerce, with no date and no real plans … which is mainly because I don’t get out of class until 7:10 p.m. But, I am not so na’ve to think that […]
Lions fall to Central Oklahoma, rout Cameron
Pre-season Lone Star Conference North Division Player of the Year Sam Belt scored 14 points during a 15-5 run to start the second half en route to a game-high 38 points while hitting eight 3-pointers to lead Central Oklahoma to a 76-60 win over host Texas A&M University-Commerce. Central Oklahoma […]
Same old Lifehouse
The new release, Who We Are from Lifehouse seems to be a broken record of some sorts. The words have changed, but the music and arrangement looks as if it has stayed the same. The lyrics have never been the problem with these melodic-based balladeers. They have always been able […]
Longhorns beat Jayhawks 72-69
In a major upset in NCAA Men’s college basketball, the No. 11 Texas Longhorns made the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks eat crow or more importantly the Longhorns devoured the Jayhawks for dinner after their 72-69 victory Monday night in Austin. Monday against Kansas, point guard D.J. Augustin struggled going 1-of-13 […]
Commerce offers up nightlife choices
One of the most lucrative industries in a college town is the nightlife. However, there are many people that do not know what Commerce has to offer. The next time boredom sets in and there is nothing to do on week night, remember one of these places is always open […]
Presidential politics hit East Texas
The race is on, and presidential candidates are hitting the campaign trail hard. According to Dr. Paul Lenchner, professor and head of the department of political science, and Dr. Charles Elliott, professor of political science, the economy is the central issue of this year’s campaigns. “A year ago, it would […]
Gee Lake renovations underway
Gee Lake is getting a facelift as campus-wide renovations continue. Located at the front of the campus in front of the performing arts center, the lake serves as a prominent feature at Texas A&M University-Commerce. But dirt mounds, bulldozers and construction crews currently obscure the view. According to Jim Patton, […]
Molina’s open after few delays
Molina’s Mexican Cuisine and Cantina, a favorite among many students, staff, faculty and Commerce community members, traditionally closes for two weeks around the holiday break to allow their employees to spend time with their families. However, this year, their closing was different than that of the past. This year, the […]