This week, Palestinians are not waking up to the sound of bullets, rockets, and tanks rolling through their homes; instead they are woken up by the cries and screams of its own people in mourning. They are mourning the loss of their family and friends who have been murdered by […]
Bloody, not fantastic
Gore, mayhem, sex, pick axes, 3-D and an insanely amusing time is what My Bloody Valentine brings to audiences. However if someone were to watch this movie in conventional 2-D he or she would probably ask for their money back. That is the conundrum, which is My Bloody Valentine. The […]
Police bother normal joe
I did a lot of traveling over the holiday break, and I saw a familiar scene play out with alarming regularity any time I was on a major highway: a state trooper (or two, sometimes more) searching a car on the side of the road, the owner of which is […]
Nothing More needed at event
The Morris Recreation Center, Alpha Phi Alpha and Breakout Entertainment presented the annual Jump n2 Spring Thursday Jan. 23 at the MRC. Festivities included live entertainment provided by Breakout Entertainment, prize giveaways and free food.
Pepsi moves in with students
Students, faculty and staff can expect another change this upcoming semester regarding their usual beverages. Texas A&M University-Commerce has entered into a new contract with The Pepsi Bottling Group, a switch from its previous contractual agreement with Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. dba Sulphur Springs Coca Cola Bottling Company. The decision to […]
Peer steps in as interim provost following split
Texas A&M University-Commerce’s President, Dr. Dan Jones, announced last fall that the position of Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs was to be split into two positions: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Vice President for Student Access and Success. The University is proceeding with this reorganization, […]
Icy conditions call for closure
With temperatures dropping as low as 25 degrees Tuesday night, freezing rain blanketed the Commerce and Greenville area, causing icy road conditions for commuter and on-campus students. More than 127 school districts in Texas closed Wednesday for a winter storm that stretched as far as the New England area in […]
Ninth president remembered
President Emeritus Dr. Jerry Morris died Dec. 11, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service for Morris was held Jan. 10, at First United Methodist Church of Commerce. “I worked for President Emeritus Jerry D. Morris for sixteen years, and he and his wife, Marilyn, have continued […]
Jones inauguration set for early February
The academic convocation and investiture of Dr. Dan Jones, president of the Texas A&M University-Commerce, will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Ferguson Social Sciences building. Jones began serving as president of the University last fall after Dr. Keith McFarland retired in […]
A&M-C keeps watch on Barack
Students of all ages, races and majors gathered with faculty in the Sam Rayburn Student Center on Tuesday to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The watch party was held in The Club and sponsored by the Student Government Association. Popcorn and soft drinks were served as refreshments and […]