The bad economy is looming over the heads of many Americans, and students at Texas A&M University-Commerce are not exempt. With the job market shrinking and local businesses having an increase in layoffs, college students are feeling an all-new type of pressure and have been faced with a tough decision […]
Tenants relieved after month long drought
The Village Apartments, a residence located at 2231 Live Oak St. in Commerce, had its water shut off by the City of Commerce on Sept. 29, not having it restored until Oct. 28. Arthur Johnson and his son, owners of the apartment complex, which has housed many Texas A&M University-Commerce […]
Smith selected as president-elect
Following in the footsteps of Dr. R.N. Singh, Dr. John H. Smith of the history department, has been selected as the faculty senate president-elect for the 2008-2009 terms, after six years with the University. “I knew as a faculty senator that it was a possibility, not a likely hood when […]
Bloodsuckers From Outer Space makes comeback
The Third Floor Photo Society hosted a movie screening of Bloodsuckers From Outer Space on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. The screening will be held in the lounge on the third floor of the Journalism Building. Bloodsuckers From Outer Space is a B-movie that had its premiere at the […]
Flyin’ high on campus
Campus Activities sponsored X-Treme Air, a sky diving simulator, Tuesday, Oct. 28 outside the Student Center. Student Anquenette Whiteman tries it with the help of professionals Matt Stewart and The Famous Flying Matt. They hold her and spin her around while she flies up in the air. All participating students […]
Pride Promise offers assistance
Texas A&M University (College Station) is expanding its instituted financial aid program. This will allow incoming freshmen whose family’s income is $60,000 or less a guarantee that tuition will be covered at no cost to them. The program, Aggie Assurance, will first be available for the freshman class of 2008, […]
Dear Marthe
Every paper has an advice column, so why can’t we? Well, now we do! I will do my best to answer any questions you may have and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll find out. So ask me any questions you have about dating, love, relationships, sex, jealousy, cheating […]
Tanning leaves me feeling pale
This week I journeyed into the world of shopping and the oh so popular practice of tanning. Shopping for me consisted of finding the right outfit for both Halloween and the last piece in this series. Since I am a rather tall and bulky fellow I decided the best place […]
Election brings new frights
The Halloween season is upon us again. It is traditionally a time of terror! We all crave the gore and fright of the legends of the season. We sit around and tell scary stories to give the kids a scare, but never have you heard of a terror like this, […]
Junior Lion Club roars again
In an effort to attract the younger fans of Lions Athletics, the athletic department is continuing this year with the Junior Lion Club. According to Danny Kambel, sports information director, it is a way for kids to be connected to the athletic program, and is open to all children under […]