Unfortunately for college students, record text-messaging speeds and award-winning MySpace pages don’t look especially impressive on a resume. When the test grades dive, it’s time to examine how many hours have been spent talking on a cell phone, text messaging, and updating the MySpace page in the past week. Chances […]
Keeping CNN honest about news
For years CNN has been one of my go-to sources for the news. It’s always conveniently on in the background as I start or end my day, or just anytime nothing better is on television. It has become part of my routine. But lately CNN has become silly. The morning […]
Stylin’ in NYC
I swore if I was ever offered a chance to attend New York Fashion Week, it’d be a no-brainer – I would pack my things and be on the first thing smokin’ to The Big Apple. And sure enough, opportunity knocked. I’ll admit, I was afraid to answer. I was […]
Not worth the jump
What was George Lucas thinking when he thought young Hayden Christensen could be a good actor? He stank in “Star Wars” and he still reeks in the new film “Jumper. David Rice (Hayden Christensen) has the power to teleport himself anywhere in the world. He discovers his ability on the […]
Interview with singer/songwriter Dara Joy
One night at a Marc Broussard concert in Dallas, I had the privelege of meeting this talented young lady. Dara Joy from the Fort Worth area, has one of those voices that makes you wish you could sing. Her faith has played a huge part in her life, which is […]
Bindi trumps Barbie
Bindi trumps Barbie Feb. 18 – Move over Barbie, there’s a new doll in town … and her name is Bindi Irwin. Probably the hardest working 9-year-old on the face of the earth unveiled her new toy line at FAO Schwarz in New York City on Monday. Toys include an […]
Molina’s open after few delays
Molina’s Mexican Cuisine and Cantina, a favorite among many students, staff, faculty and Commerce community members, traditionally closes for two weeks around the holiday break to allow their employees to spend time with their families. However, this year, their closing was different than that of the past. This year, the […]
Gee Lake renovations underway
Gee Lake is getting a facelift as campus-wide renovations continue. Located at the front of the campus in front of the performing arts center, the lake serves as a prominent feature at Texas A&M University-Commerce. But dirt mounds, bulldozers and construction crews currently obscure the view. According to Jim Patton, […]
Presidential politics hit East Texas
The race is on, and presidential candidates are hitting the campaign trail hard. According to Dr. Paul Lenchner, professor and head of the department of political science, and Dr. Charles Elliott, professor of political science, the economy is the central issue of this year’s campaigns. “A year ago, it would […]
Commerce offers up nightlife choices
One of the most lucrative industries in a college town is the nightlife. However, there are many people that do not know what Commerce has to offer. The next time boredom sets in and there is nothing to do on week night, remember one of these places is always open […]