Some may ask, where have all the chivalrous men gone but we ask what has happened to all the classy ladies? Nowadays it is more common to see a woman parading herself around in a shirt that leaves little to the imagination and pants that allow passers-by a full view […]
No more knight, no more armor
Girls, on behalf of all men, I apologize. I feel the need to apologize because my gender has not been on its best behavior. Sure guys will let girls know when they are attractive, but it’s more like, “Damn, girl!” That’s what Prince Charming said to Sleeping Beauty, wasn’t it? […]
Grabbing new teachers
Texas A&M University-Commerce is has long-time been known for its teaching program. The University now has a partnership with the Dallas County Community College District, including Eastfield College. Renda Garner is the director of the Texas A&M-Commerce Teacher Center at Eastfield College in Mesquite. The purpose of the center is […]
Students to be made aware
The first ever Dr. Ruth Ann White Day will take place in the American Ballroom of the Memorial Student Center Oct. 3. The event will include multiple seminars which cover the event’s theme, “Understanding Today’s Drug Culture”. It is open to all Texas A&M University-Commerce students and faculty, as well […]
Leading cheer found valuable
There is more to these Commerce cheerleaders than a smile and a cheer. “We participate in a lot of student affairs,” said Cheerleading director Kelly Daily. Commerce cheerleaders not only find time to practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at six p.m. in the field house, but they give equal amount […]
Saving detectors from fumagation
Bug spray, hairspray, air freshener, cooking, smoke and bugs; these things are related because they all have the ability to set off smoke detectors in the residence halls.Setting off a smoke detector results in a visit from the floor Resident Hall Assistant to make sure everyone is alright and to […]
Trays nixed at new MSC
Students will now have to carry their food in their hands. The new Memorial Student Center is considering following the trend of getting rid of plastic trays in the cafeteria. According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, there are over 300 institutions getting rid of plastic trays. Their […]
New law passed for teacher tests
The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) has passed a new law that further clarifies which basic skills tests count for the certification program. There has always been a standard that all teachers must have a basic skills test, but in the past the SBEC, which makes the requirements for […]
SGA plans to bring student community closer
In an effort to bring the Texas A&M University-Commerce community together, the Student Government Association has planned several events for students to enjoy this semester. “Some things that Student Government will be working on this semester will rely on the opinions of the student body greatly,” Byron Johnson, SGA student […]
Crises adverted with new plan
After a power outage on Tuesday, Aug. 26 left the Texas A&M University-Commerce community in the dark for several hours, with numerous conflicting messages being sent from different sources, university officials have begun revising the current Crisis Management Plan to better serve students and faculty in the event of further […]