#8216;Zack and Miri’ A Vulgar Display of Romance Since “Clerks” was released almost 15 years ago, director Kevin Smith has relied on basically the same recipe for most of his films: wrap simple love stories in thick blankets of shockingly obscene but often hilarious dialogue, brown and serve. Smith’s new […]
Whose turn is it
What is that little contraption on the steering wheel, immediately within reach of our hands, used to let someone know your intentions on the road? Oh, I know! It’s called a turn signal. It’s a handy little gadget that is standard on cars of every make and model, it’s very […]
Holiday season turns deadly in failing economy
We did it, America. A person is dead because of the consumer’s greed to get the best deal. In New Jersey, a Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death by a mob of people who ripped down the doors and flooded into the store looking for those holiday discounts. Congratulations, we […]
Still needing wires in a wireless world
We live in a world addicted to staying connected. At any moment, people need to be able to talk to each other no matter how far apart they may be. Because of this, the wireless capabilities of technologies are always being improved and modified. In this day and age, someone […]
New Facebook a hit
Even if you don’t have a Facebook account of your own, you’ve at least heard of the social networking superpower. For the majority of college students, owning a Facebook account is as natural as driving a car. For years we’ve navigated our way through the Web site, requesting friends, posting […]
Christmas music gives headaches
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and I’m already getting a headache. Yes, Santa’s elves are vomiting sunshine everywhere, bathing the streets in gaudy green and red bows and filling the air with the aural equivalent of torture: Christmas music. We’ve all heard these “time-honored classics” over and […]
Battles rage over blue, green parking
In the battlefield that is Texas A&M University- Commerce parking lots, is the constant struggle between those of us with green parking permits versus those with the blue parking permits. I arrive in front of the McDowell Business Administration building every morning just before 8 a.m. so that I can […]
Sugar, spice…and everything nice?
Girls used to be referred to as the composition of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Yet, Mean Girls and Rock of Love present a different side to the present typical American girl. The title, Mean Girls, satisfies the description of girls today. The girl loves you to your face, but […]
Alumni Relations gives Commerce chance to meet Santa at new event
Friday, Dec. 5 Alumni Relations is hosting a new event called “Three Stars Over Commerce.” Those who come will get a chance to meet Santa, hear carols and see The Christmas Star. All events start in the new alumni center that opened in October. “This event is replacing the Feast […]
Program looking in new direction
Athletic Director, Carlton Cooper, made the decision Monday morning to relieve Head Football Coach, Scotty Conley of his duties effective immediately. “Coach Scotty Conley has served with integrity, professionalism and commitment. He has made many important contributions to the Lions football program and we are grateful for his efforts,” Dr. […]