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“True Blood” delivers solid second season

Excessive violence, drug use and sexual themes riddled the second season of True Blood and every second of it was amazing. The second season came with multiple storylines built around the minor characters. The main story still focused on vampire Bill (Stephen Moyer) and his telepathic girl friend Sookie (Anna […]

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Outdoor program brings new adventures

One of the biggest complaints of students at Texas A&M University-Commerce centers on the lack of student-geared activities within the city. True, Commerce is a small town lacking the hustle and bustle of larger cities, but the university certainly isn’t devoid of fun for students. Organizers just may change the […]

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Some Beach

There is a “problem” on campus that needs immediate attention! Please everyone, listen. There is not enough lighting on campus. We all need to be worried of the creepy man waiting in the bushes for lonely women to walk by. I originally intended to write an article on campus lighting, […]

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Relationship books: all titles, no answers

Imagine you’re having the worst day of your life. The relationship you’ve been in is in shambles, and you’ve just thrown your cell phone at a wall after angrily hanging up on your significant other. Where can you turn for help? Where can you get advice to save your relationship? […]

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UPD more than fees and fines

To many students, the University Police Department serves one purpose. “They write parking tickets.” said sophomore A’Mari Rocheleau. However, UPD responsibilities extend much further than just penalizing minor infractions. Though the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce is reasonably safe and secure, the case would be severely different without the efforts […]

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Drunken Mule packs loud kick

The thought of “Commerce night life,” often brings to mind Taco Bell, Wal-Mart or, for the really ambitious, sneaking adult beverages back to the dorm to spice up a Rock Band all-nighter. For those whose idea of a good night involves a live band, dancing and 400 or more new […]

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False alarms hide fire danger

On the evening of Sept. 7 in West Halls at approximately 7:22 p.m., two students were involved in a cooking incident setting off fire alarms. The University Police Department responded immediately and the only injury incurred was minor burns on the hands on one of the students. This fire alarm […]

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Girl meets boy, girl eats boy

Jennifer’s Body is smoking hot. With that out of the way, I can actually get started. Diablo Cody, who is best known for her Academy Award winning script of 2007 film Juno, conceived the idea for the film and also penned its screenplay while Karyn Kusama directed. Cody’s brainchild, Jennifer’s […]

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Weekend Sports Review

A school record 132 points were scored combined in Texas A&M University-Commerce’s 76-56 loss to Eastern New Mexico(2-2) on Saturday night. Lions quarterback Adam Farkes was 32-61 and threw four touchdowns for a school record 447 yards. He threw to eight different receivers, and even ran in two touchdowns himself. […]

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Columnist calls for cafeteria choices

I wish my mom lived here; maybe I could eat something that didn’t taste horrible. The Lion’s Mane cafeteria food isn’t very tasty or vegetarian-friendly. Each student has different needs when it comes to what they eat. Some students are allergic to nuts or gluten, some can only eat a […]