Hosting a free event for students this fall, the music department’s faculty will be performing at the Faculty Showcase Recital, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Music Building. It is the first concert in the 2008-2009 Music Excellence Chamber Music Series. Normally, a concert attendee […]
9/11 remembered
After the destruction that hit New York City so hard on that September morning, the skyline has never been the same. Standing 1,776 feet, the World Trade Center One being called the Freedom Tower, is projected to be completed by 2012. Design As the first office tower to rise on […]
G.P.A. requirements raised to 3.5 for all Deans List hopefuls
Texas A&M University- Commerce has changed requirements for being named to the Dean’s List this semester. “Compared to other schools in the A&M System, our standards are far below, and if you want to improve student learning, then increase standards,” Dr. Brent Mangus, dean of education and human services said. […]
Showin’ some Lion pride
Members of Kappa Sigma join other Lion fans in support at the game on Saturday versus the Angelo State Rams. From left to right: Kevin Wangler, JT Bruch, Daniel Pine, Huy Nguyen, Ricky Callentine, Andy Kroll and Roman Ashmore.
First United Methodist Church makes new changes to facility
The First United Methodist Church of Commerce has recently completed new additions to their fellowship. The recent expansion will help the church provide more service to the community as well as the University. The expansion includes a facility large enough for community events, outreach programs, group games, church meetings, meals, […]
Sign up for PAWS
The Pride Alert Warning System (PAWS) is a mass notification system that students, faculty and staff can sign up for at no charge. PAWS is capable of voice, email and text message delivery of emergency messages. PAWS is the primary method that the university community is notified of vital emergency […]
Sinkin’ Battleships
How many of you have heard of a new sport called Battleship? If you haven’t chances are you will probably hear about it soon. Battleship, or Canoe Swamping which is another name for it, pits two or three people on a team. Each team is in one canoe and four […]
Freshmen hit with new reality after arriving at A&M-C
High school students are bombarded with images of the fun-filled life that awaits them at college; however, there exists a discrepancy between movies like “Animal House” and the reality of what it means to start fresh at a new school. Around this time of year, freshmen face this painful realization. […]
Four-day schedule in the works
Gas is pushing the $4 mark across the country. Coupled with a recessed economy, many universities have opted to switch to a four-day week to ease expenses and help students and faculty who commute to classes. Texas A&M University-Commerce is currently in the planning stages to switch from a Monday […]
Hurricane Gustav scatters thousands
Hurricane Gustav has scattered thousands of families throughout Texas in search of shelter, food and safety. Commerce is reaching out to approximately 300 of those hurricane evacuees, and will be providing them with shelter, food and support at both Berry Hall at A&M-Commerce, and Commerce Middle School. In an effort […]