There’s nothing I love more than a good surprise. Case in point, “Chronicle,” a film with marketing so terribly obnoxious that I dreaded every second leading up to the inevitable review that I would have to do of it. Yet now I find myself dumbfounded to say that “Chronicle” may […]
Lions add depth with 2012 recruiting class
After a number of injuries plagued the Lions at the quarterback and secondary positions, Texas A&M University-Commerce coach Guy Morriss addressed the depth issue with the latest football recruiting class, which was released last week. Morriss and his staff announced the signing of 23 players in all, 19 incoming freshmen […]
A&M System chancellor visits campus
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp visited the A&M-Commerce campus Thursday for the first official time since taking the position last September. Sharp – who previously visited the campus for the dedication ceremonies of the Music Building and Pride Rock Residence Hall – spent the day touring the […]
Whitley repairs to be complete by April
Efforts are underway to secure Whitley Hall for the safety of students after the Jan. 14 falling bricks incident. Executive Director of Facilities and Support Services David McKenna said, though it will take time, they are working hard towards creating a secure environment. “We are in the process of […]
Fact: Humans cannot become vampires
Before I begin this unique column, I would like to run an advisory for all readers. If you are squeamish, disgusted by blood of any type, you should stop reading. And, if you don’t, you had your fair warning. My good friend Kara recently informed me of a story that […]
Lions unveil 2012 football schedule
Two games in the Alamodome, a return trip to Cowboys Stadium and the first contest against a Division I FBS opponent in program history highlight the 2012 Texas A&M University-Commerce football schedule, which was released Monday. The Lions, coming off a 1-9 campaign in 2011, will open the season […]
Annual celebration brings new look to student center
Students and faculty alike came together on Jan. 25 to celebrate the 3rd birthday of the Rayburn Student Center. The festivities started at roughly 11:00 a.m., and students quickly got in line for various activities and giveaways, including free T-shirts among other things. This year’s celebration brought change to the […]
New lodging gives Lions a den to call their own
Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce now have a new option in off campus living as the Lion’s Den has officially opened for business, after buying out the University Inn. The Lion’s Den, located on Highway 50, offers lodging to A&M-Commerce students and has a café that is open to the […]
Committee decides against free speech zone designation
A committee organized to review A&M-Commerce’s free speech policy has decided it is in the best interests of the university to not designate a free speech zone on campus. This makes the entire campus a public forum on which students can rally or protest; however, it does leave any gatherings […]
Safe spaces a refuge for life’s stresses
The other night, a friend and I went to the rec center. We wanted to play some basketball, since it’s a good workout and it has been a while since I’ve played. Basketball has always been a sport I enjoy both playing and watching, and now that the NBA has […]