For the first time since 2006, Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s soccer lost its home opener to St. Edward’s 1-0 on Sept. 11, and is now 1-2 on the season. The Hilltoppers took the lead in the 32nd minute when sophomore Rachel Murray’s cross from the right wing strayed toward the […]
‘Warrior’ brings new meaning to ‘sibling rivalry’
When I went to see Warrior, I was very skeptical at first. A movie about cage fighting seemed a bit played out, and adding in sibling rivalry wouldn’t help much, but once the movie started I saw that this was not the case. Warrior is actually a pretty well layered […]
Remembrance ceremony held in Music Building
An atmosphere of recognition and reflection filled the Finney Concert Hall last Sunday evening, as students, faculty and community members gathered for the Lions Remember ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. The event, organized by the Lions Remember Committee, began with a welcome from President Dan Jones. […]
Editorial: Prices for permits understandable, unfair to students
With an increase in the price of parking permits from $22 last year, to almost double that ($40) this year, we can’t help but question the thought processes behind such a drastic change. What we have been told is that the addition $18 from each student who parks on campus […]
New technology brings new computer course
Dr. Mutlu Mete, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is teaching an undergraduate course next semester on how to program and market applications for iPhones and iPads. “I am teaching this course not only for educational purposes but for marketing purposes,” Mete said. […]
Offensive leader Gallegos accustomed to big stage
In an effort to pump some competitive juice into the A&M-Commerce football team, the Lions needed a proven winner to lead the squad into the 2011 season, and their new quarterback is certainly no stranger to winning. Redshirt junior Chase “Yogi” Gallegos, a transfer from Texas Christian University in Fort […]
‘Dead Island’ does not live up to initial hype
The debut trailer for “Dead Island” was a wonderfully received and emotional short film. Depicting the unfortunate slaughter of a young girl’s family by a zombie horde in a hotel resort, the trailer was intentionally animated in reverse to slowly reveal the details of the poor girl’s demise, ending before […]
Dining Hall to double in next two years
The Dining Hall in the Rayburn Student Center is set for an expansion, but students will have to wait “at least two years” before it is complete, according to Sodexo General Manager Charles Lear. The University is partnering with Sodexo on the planned expansion that would double the seating capacity […]
Writer gives tips for healthier diet
It is so easy to misconstrue what it means to eat healthy. I personally never realized just how terrible my eating habits were until I was forced to change them when I was diagnosed with diabetes. It turns out that this life-threatening disease was the ‘kick in the pants’ I […]
Robertson, Neal shine as volleyball starts with win
The Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team made a big statement in a small amount of time Thursday during the Lions’ 2011 season debut at the Field House. The Lions (1-0) needed just over an hour to sweep Henderson State (0-5), riding their early momentum all the way to a 25-12, […]