It is a yearly tradition for the Commerce crickets to overrun both the city and the campus, disrupting some daily activities of students. Since the start of the semester, the increase in cricket activity is often seen as disturbing and distracting by many on campus. When dealing with activity both […]
Local church hosts new contemporary service
The First United Methodist Church Commerce (FUMC-Commerce) has opened “The Bridge” a new contemporary worship service offered monthly on every second Sunday in the church’s Family Ministry Center. Associate FUMC-Commerce minister and campus minister for Texas A&M University-Commerce’s Wesleyan Campus Ministry, Rev. Aleze Fulbright, leads “The Bridge.” “The Bridge” is […]
Mandatory attendance gives student woes
For most college students, 8 a.m. is really early. Most of the motivation students have for registering as soon as possible every semester is to avoid taking classes at the crack of dawn. In fact, it’s likely the two leading causes of depression among college students are “I’ve got an […]
New play uses modern topics
In today’s age, conversation regarding social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook are common among children and adults alike; however, it seems the world of art will do anything to comment on these sites. That is…until now. Texas A&M University- Commerce will be putting on “The Bird and the […]
Faculty proposes teacher learning center
Members of faculty development at Texas A&M University-Commerce have recently decided to propose a center for teaching for future teachers. “A center for teaching is a center that provides space on a university campus that will meet professional development needs of all faculty at all stages of their career,” professor […]
Thor-Guard warns studens of weather danger
In the event of inclement weather around campus, sirens can be heard blaring from the Morris Recreation Center (MRC). Known as Thor-Guard, the alert system is difficult to ignore, although often misunderstood. Some students and faculty are unaware of what exactly Thor-Guard is and what the sirens mean when they […]
Minimum wage increase helps student workers
Over the past three years, minimum wage has increased. July 2009 marked the third and final increase. At Texas A&M University-Commerce the response to the increase has been a positive one. Most departments on campus hire student workers. Examples include, but are not limited to: the Sam Rayburn Student Center, […]
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Maintenance in dorm rooms make students uneasy
The Residential Living and Learning Department has added several new student maintenance positions this semester despite safety concerns from dorm residents. Dorm residents should prepare to see more of their fellow classmates tending to work orders this year. Knowing student maintenance staff members can enter a resident’s room makes several […]