As a newspaper, we value free speech. In fact, it’s one of the reasons we exist and are able to do our job. That’s why we, the editorial staff, find the actions of LuLu’s Burgers, in the face of one negative comment, a bit perplexing. We get our fair share […]
‘Deus Ex’ mixes great story, gameplay to woo gamers
The mark of a great story in video games is when you’re more interested in the plot, dialogue and characters than the actual gameplay itself. The mark of great storytelling in video games is when the gameplay actually enhances the experience of the story. “Deus Ex: Human Revolution,” – […]
Editor’s experience a reminder to enjoy life
In an effort to relax myself, I took a break from life and all of its “trials” and sat in a chair for two hours while my hands and feet were massaged and beautified. Everyone has something that he or she does to relieve some stress and just generally feel […]
Local Ms. Texas contestant competes for charity
Crystal Howard, graduate student and Greenville native, will represent North Texas at the Ms. Texas United States Pageant in Galveston on Oct. 9. Howard received her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce and will also earn her master’s in Business Administration in December. “I was a tomboy growing up, always […]
Super Bowl Champion, alumnus speaks to Lions
In preparation for the Harvey Martin Classic, this year Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted Super Bowl champion and A&M-Commerce alumnus Alan Veingrad in the Rayburn Student Center on Thursday Sept. 15. During his college career, Veingrad became a two-time first team All-Lone Star Conference offensive lineman for the Lions and was […]
Lions bounce back with DBU win
A curling shot by senior defender Evan Stanberry from just inside midfield proved to be the difference in an otherwise even contest, as A&M-Commerce (2-2) women’s soccer beat DBU (3-2-1) at home 1-0 on Tuesday night. The deciding goal – Stanberry’s first in her collegiate career – came in the […]
LuLu’s tells student ‘don’t ever come back’
Local restaurant LuLu’s Burgers told a student not to return to their establishment after he posted a negative comment about the restaurant’s food on their Facebook page. Music major Kraig Reeves posted the comment on Sept. 8 about his experience with the new buffalo chicken sandwich. Reeves said he went […]
Skaters to compete in park fundraiser
The Commerce Parks Foundation is hosting a skate competition and fundraiser at 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Commerce City Park. The skate competition is open for all ages with events in skateboarding, rollerblading and scooting. The entry fee is a $10 donation to the Commerce Parks Foundation and 100% […]
World not as ugly for those who do good
The concept of karma – do good things and good things will happen to you – is an utterly optimistic way of looking at the world. But when you really stop and think about the reason the world turned ugly, unrelenting and evil is because we have forgotten what it […]
‘Football Family’ raises funds, spirit
The A&M-Commerce football team has a new addition to their support system this season with the founding of the Lions Football Family. The organization, made up of parents and fans of the football players, raises funds and organizes events to create a “Championship Atmosphere,” according to their brochure. Lions Football […]