The evening of Wednesday, April 24 marked the opening night of The University Playhouse’s production of “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.” Upon being seated between 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the audience was treated to a delightful romantic-comedic romp featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka. Recently suffering from rejection, […]
Complaint filed with UPD after car theft
A complaint has been filed with the University Police Department about conduct during the investigation of a theft in the Prairie Crossing apartment garage last Thursday, April 19. This comes after a student spoke with The East Texan about her experience with UPD regarding the same incident. According to […]
Newest fraternity nestling into campus greek life
After over five months of establishing an image, one of the newest additions to Greek Life has felt success amidst the obstacles of being a new fraternity. The Texas A&M University- Commerce branch of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has set its foundation on campus as a predominantly Latino […]
Recipe for a good relationship
Since I’ve been an adult, I’ve gone through many different phases of my own life and encountered people from all walks of life, but one thing that has struck me as odd is that it seems like no matter what the situation is, the nice guys finish last. I don’t […]
SGA announces plans for Sodexo-internationals summit
In light of recent events involving tensions between international students and campus foodservice provider Sodexo, the Student Government Association announced preliminary plans to host a meeting where the two sides can come to terms during their April 18 meeting. After tensions reached a head at the open Student Forum […]
‘The Lucky One’ continues trend of predictable Hollywood romance
Cliché is still what works in Hollywood when it comes to romance, and The Lucky One is proof that, in this day and age, most films refrain from creativity. Going into this movie, I knew I was in for a girl’s fantasy, filled with love, anger, passion, and romance, but […]
Bart Crow hopes Commerce stop is step to stardom
The Bart Crow Band will be playing at the Drunken Mule in Commerce this Saturday, April 21. Fronted by lead vocalist and guitar player Bart Crow, the Bart Crow Band is a country music band of regional fame. Based out of Austin, they tour throughout the West, Midwest and […]
Cancer survivor Glover ‘makes the most of it’
Bill Glover said the Lord has led him through many high and low times in his life, including having his stomach removed in 1971 and being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005, but he doesn’t feel sorry for himself and he would not change a thing in his life. […]
Hall of Fame member Newsome passes away
A&M-Commerce alumnus and athletics Hall of Famer Dr. Ron Newsome has died at the age of 68. He passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 17. Newsome had been the voice of Tarleton State sports for the previous 15 years, earning him the nickname “Sports Doctor.” He joined […]
Forum provides platform for Sodexo showdown
An ongoing saga had a landmark moment at the Student Forum yesterday, when international groups voiced their concerns about the policy that makes it mandatory to use Sodexo as a dining service provider for Rayburn Student Center events. President of the Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA) Ryan Maycock read out […]