Alternative rock artist Anberlin had already achieved mainstream success on indie Christian label Tooth and Nail with such albums as “Never Take Friendship Personal” and “Cities.” The band signed with Universal Republic Records last year and were asked to release an album in 2008 despite the fact that they released […]
McCain down, not out yet
It’s a very trying time to be a supporter of John McCain. Listening to my fellow classmates and national news organizations talking about McCain as if he has already lost the election is disheartening to me, but I take solace in the fact that the election isn’t over yet. McCain […]
Lions win Cotton Bowl
Running back Nabil El-Amin ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns in Texas A&M University-Commerce’s 27-15 win over East Central in the first Harvey Martin Classic played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. In a back and forth contest, the Lions were able to eventually come out on top and […]
Students back the Lions
Students and faculty both showed up to Saturday’s Cotton Bowl game to support the football team’s drive to a win.
Force is somewhat caged
About a year ago, a friend of mine sent me a link to the trailer of “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed,” a new game from LucasArts. At the end of the trailer the main character drags a Star Destroyer down to the ground with the Force. Let me repeat that. […]
Universitys says ‘We Care’ about students, faculty
Texas A&M University-Commerce cares about customer service. With the recent launching of the “We Care” campaign, A&M-Commerce is focusing on the value of what good customer service means to students. “Customer service is critical. Today’s student has many choices for higher education providers,” Dr. Mary Hendrix, Interim Provost & Vice-President […]
Center gives kids home away from home
The Children’s Learning Center, despite its fortress-like outside appearance, has a welcoming lobby with the sweet smell of milk and cereal that often accompanies children. A short walk to the back of the building leads to an expansive outdoors activity area that could only be a small child’s fantasy.Although the […]
Pageant rescheduled, not hindered
The “Miss Hunt County” and “Teen Miss Hunt County” pageant has been rescheduled for Nov. 22. The event will take place at the Memorial Student Center of Texas A&M University-Commerce in the American Ballroom, at 7 p.m. The event, originally scheduled for September, was rescheduled due to a lack of […]
Bail-out plan bails on taxpayers
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Blame yourselves before paparazzi
Hollywood has been plagued by the paparazzi for years. The tabloid industry has become a very profitable way to make money. A snapshot of a celebrity can rake in enough money to pay for one year of school, provided the celebrity is being exposed as a slut, nudist, anorexic, or […]