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Stabbed

'Get out or get stabbed.'

Exclusive interview with woman who jabbed boyfriend

The East Texan was able to get an exclusive interview with Porscha Williams, the student who stabbed her then-boyfriend, Jerald Manuel, in a Jan. 6 altercation. Full story

Remedial classes to count toward GPA in Fall

Developmental courses will soon count toward a student's GPA. The new system, beginning Fall 2012, will be applicable to all students in developmental classes at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Full story

Old Music Building

Old building goes 'green' as officials ponder future plans

Demolition of the old Music Building is scheduled to be complete by Jan. 23 as Texas A&M University-Commerce prepares to make the area into a green space. Full story

Whit Bricks

'Structurally sound' Whitley still needs work, report finds

Whitley Hall has been declared "structurally sound" by engineers that inspected the building after a section of bricks fell off the top of it last Sunday, although those same engineers suggested closing parts of the building off to students until steps are taken to secure its exterior. Full story

Bricks

South side of Whitley closed due to falling bricks

Bricks falling from the top of Whitley Hall last night prompted A&M-Commerce officials to close the south side of the building to students. Full story

Warrant issued in stabbing incident

The University Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man involved in a stabbing incident at New Pride Apartments on the afternoon of Jan. 6. Full story

THECB

Exemptions granted to programs after Jones appeal

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted two-year exemptions to the master of arts in sociology and master of arts in Spanish degree programs at A&M-Commerce. Full story

UPD

Stats show burglary increase for 2010

Crime statistics from 2010 released by the University Police Department last month show a slight increase in burglary arrests at A&M-Commerce.

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No Cats

Feral felines disappear amidst feeding debate

The mysterious vanishing of the campus cat population has prompted some staff and student concerns over their whereabouts and well-being. Over the past few years the feral felines flourished around the university grounds; however, reports show that as little as 4 remain.

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Ralph Hall

Hall, Deuell, Flynn all speak at Music Building ceremony

The Music Building was officially dedicated at a ceremony and concert inside Finney Concert Hall this morning, nine months after it was originally supposed to happen.

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Coordinating Board

Degree program eliminations to be decided next week

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will make a ruling on Oct. 27 on whether or not to go ahead with plans to eliminate certain A&M-Commerce degree programs.

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Family Housing

Family Housing units to be demolished for new residence hall

A 500-bed residence hall is set to take the place of five Family Housing units as part of a complete remodeling of the southwest corner of campus. Full story

Eli Young

Lions Roar ends with campus Block Party

The second annual Block Party was held Friday, Sept. 16, on the walkway between the Rayburn Student Center and the Science building. The event, organized by The Club, featured four musical acts including Pleasure P and headliner Eli Young Band. Full story

Rollings Memorial

Rollings remembered with campus memorial

With all of the construction and additions being made to the campus, the new site for a memorial dedicated to former student Rachel Erin Rollings is perhaps one of the more original changes. Full story