Crime

Students robbed at gunpoint in Mayo alley

Two A&M-Commerce students were robbed at gunpoint in an alley on the 1800 block of Mayo Street around 9:45 last night. The men had their student ID cards and cell phones taken. No one was injured in the incident. They told Commerce Police two males wearing black ski masks and black […]

Opinion

Where have all the good people gone?

If you saw someone drop a wad of money, would you pick it up or leave it? Would you try to catch up to the person to return it or go to the nearest authority to turn it in? Would it cross your mind to keep the cash? Would it […]

Reviews

‘Scars and Stories’ offers more of the same sound

I’ve been a fan of the Fray ever since I heard their song “Over My Head” – also known as “Cable Car” – when it was released back in 2005. While I was never one of those hardcore fans that listened to every single one of their songs, knew all […]

Holidays

Students mark year of dragon with Rec celebration

A&M-Commerce students and faculty, as well as local Commerce residents, paid a visit to the Morris Recreation Center on Feb. 7 to celebrate Chinese New Year. Attendees marked the year of the dragon with a night of traditional Chinese games, music and cuisine, sponsored by the Morris Recreation Center […]

Features

Bandits seek fame in Texas country world

With only a year under their belts, The Backroad Bandits have come a long way from their Sulphur Springs roots.  The band has acquired a loyal following that continues to grow, and their experiences have taken them across the state of Texas. They classify their music as “genuine, homegrown Texas […]

Sports

McCoy cracks Top 20 at San Diego tournament

Sophomore Chelsea McCoy fired an 11-over 83 in each round of the 2012 Super San Diego Championship and helped A&M-Commerce earn a 12th-place team finish Tuesday at the Riverwalk Country Club in San Diego, Calif. For McCoy, it was her third career top-20 finish and first of the season, as […]

Opinion

Writer not so mad for moshing

At 20 years of age, I have found my limit on what my body can withstand. Mosh pits are not one of those things. This past weekend my boyfriend and I went to a concert in Dallas – at The Door – to see one of our favorite bands, Destroy […]

News

Fraternity Council to host information night

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) of Texas A&M University-Commerce will be holding a “Meet The Greeks” event on Feb. 14 from 6-8 p.m., upstairs in the Rayburn Student Center.  Zach Shirley, assistant director of Greek Life, is coordinating the event.   This event is designed to promote membership in and […]

Sports

Coach guarantees win, but Lions drop 17th in a row

It takes more than a guarantee to actually win a game, just ask Nicole Anderson. The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball coach made a bold prediction prior to Monday’s game against A&M-Kingsville, but couldn’t back it up on the court as her team lost for the 17th consecutive time, […]