Cricket City Improv, the Texas A&M University-Commerce improvisation troupe, held auditions Thursday, Feb. 4, for students interested in joining the group. The auditions were held in the Black Box Theater in the Performing Arts Center and began at 7 p.m. With a crowd consisting mainly of Cricket City members, six […]
Man dies in Gee Library
An elderly man was found dead in the James Gee library around 8 p.m. Feb. 3. The man, identified as 70-year-old Commerce resident Murrell Hogue Jr., was found collapsed in a chair connected to a computer station. The University Police Department, the Commerce Fire Department and Hunt Country Emergency Medical […]
“Selling out” ruins entertainment
Some people might say advertising is a “necessary evil.” I wholeheartedly agree. Advertising funds this newspaper, and I believe I can speak candidly, with a big cheesy smile, when I say The East Texan appreciates any and all advertisements. Advertising is quite necessary. However, I agree much stronger in the […]
Hearings clarify university’s tuition position
Hearings were held on Monday and Tuesday this week to discuss a potential increase in the designated tuition of students at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The hearings, which are state mandated for any university tuition increase, laid out the university’s planned recommendation to the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M […]
Paranormal group denied access to Hall of Languages
Paranormal Research and Investigations of North Texas (PRINT) is sensing a bad vibe coming from Texas A&M University– Commerce. Chad Miller, co-founder of the PRINT organization, is attempting to bring his group of paranormal investigators to A&M– Commerce to investigate the Hall of Languages. However, he is encountering several obstacles. […]
University seeks new diversity VP
The academic affairs department is searching for candidates to fill the Associate Vice President of Equal Opportunity and Diversity position. The department has received 44 applicants and has narrowed it to eight. President Dan Jones said he has established guiding principles for the 2010-2011 school year, to enhance the university. […]
Crosswalk lights up for pedestrians
The city of Commerce and Texas A&M University-Commerce coordinated with TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) to install flashing lights onto two of the city’s crosswalks. One of the crosswalk systems was installed across Highway 24/50 and the other across Culver Street in front of Whitley Hall. For many of the […]
Mass Effect 2 bests predecessor
In the holiday season of 2007, Mass Effect was launched on the Xbox 360 to universal acclaim, becoming one of the last great games of its year. It is only fitting that Mass Effect 2 kick 2010 off with a bang, offering an experience equivalent to directing the greatest sci-fi […]
Whites-only basketball league planned
A man by the name of Don “Moose” Lewis is leading a consortium to start a new semi-professional basketball league this summer. The All-American Basketball Alliance (AABA) wants to start play in June in 12 cities across the southeastern United States. This new league has brought controversy, because it will […]
Social media change how people interact
How often do you check your e-mail, update your Twitter, or comment on Facebook? How many hours are wasted on Skype counting friends, posting pictures on Myspace, or re-bogging an interesting YouTube video? Social networking has expanded in recent years to involve much more than seeking out long-lost high school […]