Women’s Soccer takes on St. Mary’s The women’s soccer team returns home on Sunday to face St. Mary’s University at noon after a midweek 6-0 win against Harding University in Searcy, Ark. The Rattlers have yet to record a win in their season so far, and they could struggle to […]
Town hall meeting teaches nothing
A few weeks ago I was dragged to a ‘town hall meeting’ type of rally in my hometown. At this rally, Congress Rep. Ralph Hall was to speak about the bill introduced by President Obama to reform the nation’s healthcare system. I say ‘dragged’ because I had no desire to […]
Some Beach: Call to Commerce cyclists
We all know biking is good for the body. It is excellent for cardio and works just about every muscle in the legs with minimal impact on the knees. But what you may not know is riding bikes is good for the soul. Over the past three years that I […]
Chevelle album rides out surf
When listening to a new album, I often judge my opinion by what I call the “surf test.” Basically, the longer an album can hold my attention and keep me from surfing the Internet, the more I like it. Before listening to Chevelle’s new album, Sci-Fi Crimes, I was afraid […]
Lions volleyball builds for future
Volleyball head coach Mark Pryor is embarking on his first full season in charge after being appointed to the job during the 2008 season. He guided the team to a 15-12 overall record (7-6 in the Lone Star Conference) and an appearance in the LSC tournament. “It has been pretty […]
One Stop Shop eliminates runaround
In the building where the former print shop once ran now sits a newly-renovated space holding the Student Access and Success Center, a one-stop shop for student enrollment management services for both current and prospective students. In less than 40 days over the summer break, the facilities department transformed the […]
Cricket City not just fun and games
While there are numerous student organizations on campus, few do more than make t-shirts. Cricket City Improv, now in its eleventh year, has a different goal. Led by director Matt Plummer, the improv group has reached a new level of maturity, having studied and performed at numerous venues across the […]
Slinkard predicts 2009 NFL season
The 2009 NFL season starts Thursday, Sept. 10, with an evening game between defending Super Bowl champions Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans. The 2008 season held many surprises: the Dolphins won the AFC East, the Cardinals won the NFC Championship despite posting a mediocre 9-7 record, and the Eagles […]
SGA looks to future
The semester is in full swing and Student Government Association President Michelle Tolbert has a few goals she wants to accomplish through the year. She said a lot of students complained last year about not being involved with decisions made by the faculty and student counsel. “This year I want […]
New restaurants sprout in Commerce
As students who have lived in Commerce for any amount of time are aware, the number of restaurant choices in town is fairly small. However, those who think they can count the number of Commerce eateries on a hand or two may think about taking off some shoes, because the […]