Arts

‘Soul Calibur V’ fun but lacking in staying power

When I first looked at trailers for “Soul Calibur V,” I was excited to see the series continue and move forward in what looked to be a more story-based fighting game. After playing the game for a bit, I have some seriously mixed feelings about this game. This seems like […]

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Degreeworks nears completion, debuts next month

After about a year of testing and training, a more “user-friendly” advising system will soon be available for Texas A&M University-Commerce students. University Registrar Paige Bussell said they plan to have Degreeworks up and ready for students to access by Feb. 20. A link for the new program will be […]

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Farmer steps in as Lions’ first-ever strength coach

On Jan. 26, Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper announced the hiring of Lance Farmer as the Lions’ new strength and conditioning coach. Farmer will work with all 11 athletic programs, supervising weight lifting, conditioning, fitness and nutritional programs for all student athletes. Prior to his arrival at […]

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UPD investigating New Pride vandalism

Profane graffiti was discovered around the front door and window of New Pride apartment 315.  Officer Williams was dispatched to the scene and observed the graffiti, which appeared to be flat black or dark gray primer from an aerosol can. It spelled out profane words and statements such as […]

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‘The Grey’ offers intense atmosphere and philosophy

Liam Neeson has been building quite a name for himself in the past few years. It says a lot about your vocation when the roles of a Jedi, the mentor of Batman, and the King of the Greek gods are not among the highlights of your acting career. He’s managed […]

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Preview: Lions host Cameron, aiming to find win column

The Cameron Aggies will invade The Field House in Commerce on Saturday, as Texas A&M University-Commerce looks to put an end to their losing ways. The Lion women will tip off against Cameron at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m. Both games can be heard live […]

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‘Get out or get stabbed.’

The Texas A&M University-Commerce campus is buzzing with speculation concerning the events that led up to the stabbing of a student in New Pride on Jan. 6. While the University Police Department has not been able to release much information in the ongoing investigation, The East Texan was able […]

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Lions fail to end losing streaks at Midwestern State

Slow starts haunted the Texas A&M University-Commerce basketball teams Wednesday, resulting in another pair of conference losses, this time to Midwestern State in Wichita Falls. The A&M-Commerce men dropped a 69-50 decision to the 10th-ranked Mustangs, seeing their losing streak reach five games. The women suffered a 74-58 loss […]

Sports

Lions looking up midway through LSC schedule

With half the Lone Star Conference basketball schedule in the books, the Texas A&M University-Commerce men and women will have to make up some ground if they hope to reach the LSC Championship, set to take place in just over a month. Currently, both teams occupy the conference cellar, but […]