As Texas A&M University-Commerce’s spring commencement ceremony nears, many students wonder how they might prepare for graduation. According to registrar Paige Bussell, students should meet with their advisors at least one or two times prior to their graduation to be sure they are on track. “Meeting with their advisor […]
Planning course to host abuse awareness event
Texas A&M University-Commerce’s planning and organizing health promotion class will host its first-ever child abuse awareness event April 20 from 4-7 p.m. The event will take place on the grassy area between The Children’s Museum and Children’s Learning Center and will serve as a fundraiser for the Children’s Learning […]
Playhouse performance puts two plays into one
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Playhouse is introducing a pair of edgy, hard hitting one act plays to be performed Feb. 28- March 3 at 8:00 p.m. with a matinee on March 4 at 3 p.m. For theatre major and female lead A’Mari Rocheleau, her upcoming performance in “1000 Proms” […]
Smith brings Austin to Commerce
Many people that enter the College Corner Cafe immediately notice the many photographs, autographs and music memorabilia adorning the walls. These are all the product of owner Larry “Smitty” Smith’s life journey, putting him face-to-face with some of the music industry’s biggest names. Smith’s story begins as a soda […]
More needed for LGBTQ fear
In the aftermath of a program designed to educate students about the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) community, students and faculty have said A&M-Commerce and the surrounding community has struggled to accept the presence of those new lifestyles. On Feb. 1, the Wellness Lecture Series hosted Straight […]
Students get the ‘straight’ answers
The ‘Straight Answers to Gay Questions’ program, sponsored by the Wellness Lecture Series and Morris Recreation Center, made taboo questions into public conversation on Feb. 1, as hosts and sex educators Marshall Miller and Kaelyn Rich explain aspects of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) culture. The purpose […]
Editor ends four-year run with newspaper
In an ultimate test of my writing skills, I will attempt to fit my four years with this newspaper and at this university in the space provided to me. It has been a life-changing experience, in both positive and negative ways. While there are things I’ll be happy to leave […]
Rather speaks of ‘hard times’ in campus address
Prestigious speaker and journalist Dan Rather visited Texas A&M University -Commerce yesterday evening to deliver a speech covering the topic of “Hard times, then and now” in the Ferguson Auditorium. From the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the seven-day hunger strike in China, to the assassination of President […]
‘Witcher 2’ impresses non-fantasy fans.
As big of a fan as I am of the RPG genre of video games, it comes to the surprise of most of my fans that I am not a particularly big fan of fantasy. While the storytelling aspect and character driven qualities have always drawn me to the genre, […]
The Climbing Club aims high as A&M-Commerce’s newest club sport
Morris Recreation Center (MRC) added a new club sport under its roof with the cooperation of Outdoor Adventure (OA). The Climbing Society joined the family with the first official meeting on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the rock wall of the MRC. The club will provide an environment for […]