From Monday, Nov. 9th to Wednesday Nov. 11, Texas A&M University-Commerce will host the Veterans Vigil. The three day long annual event is dedicated to the memory of POW/MIAs, with each year’s ceremonies focusing on a particular branch of the military. This year’s event features the Reservist. “The purpose of […]
International Week highlights diversity on campus
International Education Week begins Nov. 16 at Texas A&M University-Commerce and brings with it several activities for students. “International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and […]
Students turn to exercise, games to beat stress
College students all over the world have one thing in common: stress. No matter where you go, the same types of worries exist. There are many different reasons a student becomes stressed. There are worries about classes and the work itself, exams which constantly seem to be around the corner, […]
Foriegn language courses offer few options
I think that students deserve more flexible options in choosing and scheduling a foreign language, considering that it accounts for such a significant portion of their time here at Texas A&M University-Commerce. What it comes down to is this: many students are required to take foreign language classes, and those […]
“The Box” is trapped by name
The Box is more complex than its name would suggest, but only slightly. The movie leaves much to be desired with its terrible yet completely puzzling happenings. This film pivots around a strange, facially disfigured man named Arlington Seward who arrives at Norma and Arthur Lewis’s house with a box. […]
Sigma Chi fights for charity
Sigma Chi Fraternity held the sixth annual Fight Night at Southern Junction on Nov. 5. Fight Night is an amateur boxing competition supporting Children’s Miracle Network and Huntsman Cancer Foundation. The fights started at 8 p.m. and were followed by a performance from The Cody Riley Band. “It’s truthfully an […]
Lions take North division
The Texas A&M University-Commerce football team (5-5, 5-0) beat Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1-10, 1-4) 15-12 to clinch the Lone Star Conference North Division title. The victory, which was the Lions’ fifth in their last six games, pushed A&M-Commerce to 5-0 in North Division play. The title was the Lions […]
Students scour for reasons to skip class
Commerce students are using their imaginations to come up with unique and, better yet, useful ideas to get out of having to attend class this semester. Ever since there has been mandatory attendance for classes, there have been students trying to find ways to get out of those classes. With […]
Volleyball team to play final regular season game
The A&M-Commerce volleyball team will close out its season on Saturday when they play Southeastern Oklahoma State University at home. The Lions (24-8, 8-4 in LSC) are now guaranteed at least fourth place in the LSC table and a place in the LSC tournament. Southeastern Oklahoma, on the other hand, […]
Lions to play for sole possession of LSC North crown
In their final game of the season, the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team (4-5) will face Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1-9). A win would give the Lions the Lone Star Conference North Division title outright. A&M-Commerce clinched a share of the North Division title with their win against Southeastern Oklahoma […]