Editor’s note: This is the second in a series focusing on Commerce High School’s unacceptable rating by the TEA. Unacceptable ratings are not handed out randomly- somewhere down the line there was failure on Commerce High School’s part, according to the Texas Education Agency. Interim Superintendent Larry Johnson said Commerce […]
Campaign heats up as VP candidates clash
It’s a wonder that so many people have not heard of Senator Joe Biden (D-DW) before the vice-president nomination. Biden has been in the Senate since 1972. For those of you counting, that is 14 years longer than Senator John McCain, 33 years longer than Obama, and 34 years before […]
Love, hate relationship with TV
The peak of our generation’s contribution to the world can only be summed up in two words: reality television. We have provided the world with the best form of entertainment since the Great Depression. It started with the Real World. A group of unemployed people from different , with cameras […]
Bois d’ Arc Bash 2008
The Boise d’ Arc Bash, celebrating the native tree to the area was held last weekend. Commerce is home to the second largest bois d’ arc tree which is 300-years-old and the town is called the “Boise d’ Arc Capitol of Texas.”
Volleyball wins 3-1
After dropping the first set, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions roared back to win the next three games to take a 19-25, 26-24, 25-14, 25-18 victory over the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas in Lone Star Conference play on Saturday afternoon. “After our abysmal first game, we cleaned up our errors and […]
Pride promises to aid financial needy
Texas A&M University- Commerce is implementing a new program called the Pride Promise Program. Students whose household income is less than $30,000 annually will be eligible for this funding. Funding for this program is coming straight from The University. “We want to assist as many students as possible who meet […]
Tough loss for Lions
An 18-yard touchdown run by Da’Marian Pullen early in the fourth quarter led host Central Oklahoma to a 21-13 win over Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Lone Star Conference North Division opener for both teams. The touchdown was set by a 49-yard reception by Ryan Gallimore from reserve quarterback Brandon […]
Walkmen walk tall in big apple
New York City is a very special place. From the freedom torch that lady liberty proudly holds high, to Yankee stadium where Babe Ruth made baseball history, countless amounts of people travel each year to America’s largest city in hopes of taking a bite out of the big apple. Though […]
RHA elects new officers
Residence Hall Association (RHA) at Texas A&M University-Commerce appointed its new officers for the 2008-2009 school year on Thursday, September 18th. The organization, which has been in existence since 1973, offers A&M-Commerce residents the opportunity to get involved on campus past their everyday academic studies.Valerie Finnegan, RHA Advisor and Berry […]
Jack wins Element gold
Sitting at the bistro in the library is a college art student unlike any other. Sure, he’s taking classes, student teaching and finishing up his degree but there are two things that set him apart; an AV Gold award and Best Fine Art award from Element Skateboards. And these are […]