As far as I can remember, I have never really been what you might call a “true fan” of “The Muppets.” If something Muppet-related were to come onto television, I would probably watch it, but my fandom would, by no means, be described as “die hard.” Luckily for this […]
Art Club hosts contest to boost funds, visibility
Students have an opportunity to compete for cash, local art work, and other prizes in a scavenger hunt hosted by the the Texas A&M University – Commerce Art Club Dec. 1 – Dec. 3. Eric de Llamas, president of the Art Club and a graduate student with an empahasis in […]
Both teams looking to rebound in Thanksgiving basketball
The Texas A&M University-Commerce basketball squads will hit the court running following the Thanksgiving break, both looking to shake off defeats in their most recent outings as they tangle with non-conference foes this weekend. The A&M-Commerce men will be in Dallas to compete in the Patriot Thanksgiving Classic, hosted by […]
Environmental Society returns, hopes to make campus greener
After a few years of inactivity, student organization Environmental Awareness Society is starting activity and partnering with the City of Commerce to increase recycling on campus. “We’re a group of students, mostly environmental science majors who try to bring about environmental awareness,” president Clint Schmal said. “Our main focus […]
Writer reflects on what she is thankful for in light of upcoming holiday
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people are cooking up way more food than is ever possibly needed, kids are enjoying time away from school (or in some cases using the opportunity to catch up on everything), and the question that seems to hang in the air is what […]
‘Breaking Dawn: Part 1’ manages to improve upon ‘Twilight’ franchise
Twilight fans scare me. Well, let me rephrase. “Twi-hard” fans scare me. If you like the Twilight books and movies, that’s fine. I will admit that I have, in fact, read the Twilight series, and have seen all of the movies. Hence why I was elected to review “Breaking […]
Students to take Thanksgiving Texas trip
Outdoor Adventure will be taking a handful of students on their second annual Tour of Texas Thursday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 27. Though the trip leaves for Sam Houston National Forrest on Thanksgiving Day, participants will not miss out on the traditional turkey dinner. In between learning about […]
A&M-Commerce student seeks city election
The city of Commerce may be headed for change as Texas A&M University-Commerce student Coby Marcum prepares to run for Mayor. Marcum, currently a senator for A&M-Commerce’s Student Government Association, has been promoting his campaign, hoping to gain the support of his peers. While many students are currently unaware of […]
Basketball coach and Lions alumna Serna dies in plane crash
A&M-Commerce alumna Miranda Serna was killed in a plane crash 45 miles west of Little Rock, Ark., yesterday afternoon. “The university community is deeply saddened over the sudden passing of Miranda Serna, an alumna and outstanding member of her community,” A&M-Commerce President Dr. Dan Jones said. “Our thoughts and prayers […]
University partners with Woodrow Wilson HS in outreach program
Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation are partnering to promote academic success for high school students and bring awareness to the university with the assistance of the Honors College. Dean of the Honors College Dr. Raymond Green was in the initial meeting with A&M-Commerce […]