Three Lions posted double-doubles Tuesday night, helping A&M-Commerce sweep the season series against Henderson State and notch their fifth win in seven matches with a four-set victory in Arkadelphia, Ark, 22-25, 25-21, 25-21, and 25-21. Ezon Onditi had a career-high 14 kills and 11 digs, fellow freshman Breanne Snyder […]
‘Arkham City’ marks new high for Batman franchise
In 2008, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” arrived at theaters to rave reviews and reception alike. Based on the iconic DC comics character Batman, the movie was a strong argument for the validity of comic book-based films as Oscar-contending works of art and is responsible for popularizing Batman to […]
Camaraderie missing between university and community
The longer I am here at A&M-Commerce, the more I am astounded by the relationship between the community and the university. Now, before anyone gets their panties in a wad, let me just point out that I am in no way pointing fingers at anyone. And if I am, I’m […]
Degree program eliminations to be decided next week
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will make a ruling on Oct. 27 on whether or not to go ahead with plans to eliminate certain A&M-Commerce degree programs. Currently, a master of arts (MA) in Spanish, MA in mathematics and MA in sociology would be phased out by the end […]
Doctor Doctor shows that professors are people too
The band ‘Doctor, Doctor’ is still performing for crowds nine years after it was created. The original band of all faculty members was created to perform at Texas A&M University – Commerce. According to Director of the Center for Applied Leadership Rick Miller they were trying to make a point […]
Goal Ball gives students new look at disability
Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce got to experience part of what it means to be disabled when they took part in Goal Ball on Oct. 12. Goal ball is a game that is played in the paralympics for visually impaired athletes. It consists of three players on each side of […]
University gives prospects campus preview
The Mane Event Preview Day of the Fall 2011 semester occurred Saturday, October 15. from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The day held several festivities as student volunteers, educational staff and department representatives gathered to welcome the visiting prospective students from high schools and other colleges. General arrivals for […]
‘Footloose’ remake modernizes old classic
Re-makes are always a toss up. Will it be the same with different cast members? Will the plot be too much like the first film, or will it be too different? These were the questions running through my mind when I went to see the new “Footloose.” I wasn’t […]
Try everything at least once
Growing up my mom always stressed the importance of being a well rounded individual, meaning that to understand this mixed up “melting pot” of a society we live in requires that we walk a mile in another persons shoes, eat things you can’t pronounce, and trying everything at least once. […]
University prepares for Preview Day
Mane Event Preview Day will bring hundreds of potential new students to the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce on Oct. 15. Held twice a year to attract new prospects to be accepted as students of the University, the Mane Event is a Saturday in which new potential students tour the […]