During the football off-season, recruiting is something that can make or break a team for their upcoming season. The Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions just recently inked 22 newcomers to the squad and hope to add more as the off-season progresses. The Lions added 11 new players on offense and defense. […]
Time to Barack and roll
The news this past weekend shocked few, puzzled some and left many with “I knew it would happen” smiles. In the bitter cold, Barack Obama announced his presidential candidacy on the steps of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (If you wanted an article concerning Anna Nicole Smith’s death, […]
Thanks for everything, Simon Cowell
Everyone wants to be famous. Acclaimed journalist Bill Moyers, in his interview with Joseph Campbell, a comparative mythologist, said that, “We seem to worship celebrities today, not heroes.” “Yes, and that’s too bad,” Campbell said. “A questionnaire was once sent around one of the high schools in Brooklyn which asked, […]
Lion basketball round-up
Women’s Basketball After shocking loss; big win On Feb. 7, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions traveled to Edmond Okla. to face the University of Central Oklahoma in a non-conference game. For only the second time in fourteen games the women lost, as the Bronchos defeated the Lions 84-64. “We just […]
Task force to review studies
In an attempt to identify the weaknesses and strengths of University Studies and improve the core curriculum at Texas A&M University-Commerce, faculty have implemented the University Studies Task Force (USTF). Composed of five faculty members, three Student Affairs representatives and one representative from the Gee Library, the organization will kick […]
Plumbing causes flood at Alphi Phi
Instead of waking to their alarm clocks and a day off from classes, members of the Alpha Phi sorority woke to a flooded house on Saturday morning, Feb. 10. Due to old plumbing in the house, it was no surprise to any of the sisters when they found the cause […]
The streak is on…
It took the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions 36 years to set the new single-season win record, but on Saturday, Feb. 3, the women defeated the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs 80-60 to claim their 17th victory on the year. The women traveled to Weatherford, Okla. last Saturday to claim the record […]
UPD investigating sexual assualt case
University police are investigating an alleged on-campus sexual assault, Jason Bone, UPD crime information officer said. The incident occurred at Leberman Hall, a family housing complex at the intersection of Walnut Street and Avenue A, adjacent to New Pride Apartments. UPD recorded the incident around 11:30 p.m. Friday night, but […]
‘Sweet melodies’ holds fun for students
Many events are being planned for the month of February by Breakout Entertainment for the student body of Texas A&M University- Commerce. One of the activities, which will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14, is the Sweet Melodies Valentine’s Day Banquet. It will be held in the American Ballroom in […]
Take two and call me in the morning
The Truth and Other Lies I have all the classic symptoms: fever, lethargy and the ability to stay in bed all day. Every year, many college students suffer from the dreaded disease Senioritis. It’s horrible, I tell you! I can’t get motivated to do anything. And this couldn’t come at […]