To serve and protect has been the motto of the police force for as long as I can remember. In Kindergarten, I was urged to wave and not to fear the badge. After all, they are only there to help, right? We were all taught that Officer Somebody was only […]
Winner crowned
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. holds its annual Black and Gold Pageant Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Memorial Student Center. The eight contestants participated in four segments: Achieving and Projection, Swimwear, Creative and Performing Arts Segment and Poise and Appearance. The winner, Ashley Ofuokwu, was announced at the Black and […]
Runner looks forward
On Saturday Nov. 15 in the planetarium lobby, three students idly lounge discussing their favorite celebrity’s bank statements, boyfriends and bouffants. I overhear everything and frankly, its impossible not to, as they stridently harp on about Halle Berry and Rihanna being the only ones who can don edgy short hair […]
Lions win lopsided opener
After a 19-9 record last season, the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions were picked to finish second in the Lone Star Conference. They received four first-place votes, but their rival Central Oklahoma was picked to win the league. The Lions had five players return from last year’s team including senior All-American Britney […]
Exercise brings pain, no gain
It’s week two of my attempt to understand what it’s like to be the average guy. Now when I was discussing this week’s task, working out like a guy, a majority of my male friends said the only work out they do is in front of the TV, building their […]
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A&M-Commerce FFA chapter holds annual invitational event
On Oct. 30, 2008 the Texas A&M-Commerce Chapter of Collegiate FFA held its Invitational FFA Leadership Development Event, their major service event for the fall. The FFA students in Dr. Bob Williams’ AGED 371 – Youth Leadership and Development class, facilitated the events, locating judges and ensuring smooth operation for […]
Hopes still high after athletic fee failure
After the referendum held Nov. 13 and 14, the University’s proposed athletic fee for next fall did not pass.The vote was close, with 946 opposed and 859 in favor. Voting was open to students on their myLeo accounts, as well general election on both days. “We are of course disappointed, […]
Students share preparations for holidays
In 1621 the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag tribe shared the autumn harvest feast known today as Thanksgiving. Although the feast is considered the first Thanksgiving, it was actually, according to history.com, a long tradition of celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for successful crops. Today, millions of Americans have long […]
Aggressive initiative put into motion to increase enrollment
In an attempt to increase enrollment figures for the spring semester, the University has just kick-started an aggressive campaign. For new undergraduate transfer students, $1,000 scholarships will be given and they will also receive automatic eligibility for in-state tuition rates. All continuing undergraduates with 60 credit hours, 3.8 GPA and […]