As of Oct. 15, Texas A&M University-Commerce no longer allows faculty, staff, or students to bring dogs or other pets into buildings on campus. Dr. Randy McBroom, the associate vice president for academic affairs, sent an email to the university communicating the new policy. “It has come to our attention […]
Commerce bar sees “nice ghost”
Every town has its ghost stories and Commerce is no different. With Halloween approaching, these stories tend to be brought to the forefront of the mind. The Rail bar and grill is one establishment in Commerce which has a consistent ghost story all year long. Located at the cross streets […]
Paranormal Activity lives up to hype
The national phenomenon and indie horror film Paranormal Activity gives a new meaning to “things that go bump in the night.” This is the first film for director Oren Peli and I’m sure it will not be the last. Believe me, if you’re going to go and see this movie, […]
Student caught four times looking at Internet pornography
Over the past five weeks the same Texas A&M University- Commerce student has been caught four times looking at pornographic material in computer labs on campus. The last incident occurred on Oct. 14, according to a police report filed by University Police Department Officer Jason Irvin. The student, identified as […]
Tabloid comes to temple
Tabloid paintings have taken over the main hallway of the Wathena Temple Fine Arts Building this month. Did you hear the news? “A typhoon ripped through a cemetery leaving hundreds dead” and “Nike revealed Tiger Woods plays with own balls.” That’s right. The Truth has come to Texas A&M University […]
Student plays scientist at Children’s Museum
Katy Presley is a student while she is on campus but transforms into a scientist twice a week at the Children’s Museum. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Presley puts on her white laboratory jacket at 4 p.m. and teaches a science lesson to kids at the museum. She is a regular […]
Mailbox miseries plague writer
My printer is out of ink. My dad told me whenever it is out to call him, so he can order the ink and send it to me via snail mail. Not knowing what kind to buy anyway, I let him do it. He called me to confirm he sent […]
A&M-Commerce changes payment policy
The Texas A&M University-Commerce office of Financial Services has just announced, starting next semester it will be implementing a new payment plan in an effort to give students a break on their tuition costs. In conjunction with the department of Student Access and Success, the offices of Financial Services has […]
Fright Fest turns Six Flags spooky
This year’s Fright Fest festival at Six Flags Over Texas is packed with entertainment for various age groups. Aside from the rides and attractions all around the park, during the month of October the park sets up in a Halloween theme. There are scary shows, street entertainment and haunted houses. […]
Above the Law: Religion and Morals
America is changing. Growing up, I remember going with my family to church on Sundays and looking forward to going to church camp in the summer. Taking my hat off during a prayer was something that I did without even thinking about it. Nearly all of my friends were just […]