Ever wonder how the world of sports has impacted American culture? The answer is currently available to nine Texas A&M University-Commerce students, as Dr. Brad Klypchak is teaching a class titled “Sport in American Culture.” “This is the first time the class is being offered,” Klypchak, who has previously taught […]
Women’s golf finish second in tourney
Amanda Genovese made a 10-stroke improvement in Tuesday’s final round to lead the Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s golf team to a second-place finish at the Lion Fall Invitational at Webb Hill Country Club in nearby Wolfe City. Genovese finished ninth overall with a two-day total of 162 (86-76). It is […]
What the B*sh?
Some things just catch your eye. When The Rocky Mountain Collegian, the student newspaper at Colorado State University, ran an editorial in their Sept. 21 issue, several people took notice. The piece was short and to the point with the headline: “Taser this” and the large-print (120-point font?) “F*CK B*SH […]
Volleyball falls to LSC foes
The Texas A&M-Commerce volleyball team dropped a 30-23, 30-18, 30-14 decision to host Texas A&M-Kingsville in Lone Star Conference action on Saturday. Senior Colleen Favaro was one of three players with 12 kills to lead an A&M-C (5-11, 1-4 LSC) attack. The Javelinas (8-7, 3-3 LSC) were led by Sha […]
Everyone’s a critic
Police investigate attempted abduction
Commerce Police are investigating a report of an attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl near the 1200 block of Live Oak Street on Sept. 23. According to police, the suspect pulled alongside the female victim, opened the door and attempted to lure the child into his car. The suspect followed […]
UPD: campus safer, but be cautious
Campus police are continuing to look at new ways to make life at the University safer. A mass-notifying system is expected to come online by November. It is said to be capable of sending text messages and calling students and staff directly, should a threat to their safety arise. The […]
Stephen Care Ministry looks at expanding
The Stephen Care Ministry of First United Church in Commerce is extending its care program to all Commerce residents. “This is a service for when someone is in crisis,” Sarah Cunningham, who organized the Commerce Stephen Ministry, said. “We are there for them and with them.” The Commerce Stephen Ministry […]
Why will Sonic drive-in cross the road? To have more room
The Sonic drive-in located at 2012 Live Oak St. in Commerce will be moving one block west to a brand new building at 1517 Highway 50. The existing Sonic building, across the street from the football field, was built in 1967 and needed a larger vicinity. “This building and lot […]
Commerce ISD proceeds with school uniform policy
The Commerce Independent School District will now be joining other local school districts in adopting a standardized dress code throughout their schools. The Board of Trustees held an open meeting Monday night at Commerce Middle School and voted to proceed with plans to implement standardized dress. One of the deciding […]