The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools placed Texas A&M University-Commerce on warning status because of a lack of full-time faculty members. “Two weeks ago, we received notice that the SACS Commission on Colleges had placed A&M-Commerce on six-month warning, following review of our Fifth-Year […]
University cuts budget
The state budget crisis and budget cuts that are bound to come with it have loomed over Texas A&M University-Commerce for the better part of the past year, but as the budget picture crystallizes at the state level, the university has taken steps to make the necessary cuts. “The […]
Event held at Student Center
Rescue The Girl held a public screening of its film, “Worth Fighting For,” at the Sam Rayburn Student Center on Tuesday, April 26. Detailing the story of four young college students’ goal to spread awareness about the existence of human trafficking, a rough cut of the film was aired in […]
Turnitin raises questions of privacy, copyrights
In the battle against plagiarism, Turnitin.com is a valuable resource for universities across the United States. But the website, which uses a computer algorithm to determine if a student has plagiarized his or her work, has come under fire recently from opponents who claim it violates students’ copyrights. “I, […]
Writer dreads return to summer job
As summer approaches, I find myself experiencing a lot of familiar sensations and emotions. Chief among them: stressing over finals, pure and total exhaustion every minute of the day, a glimpse of relief because I see the light at the end of the tunnel, and excitement at finally getting […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, The formation of two new colleges has been approved for Texas A&M University-Commerce effective April 4, 2011 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The new colleges are the College of Science, Engineering and Agriculture (CSEA) and the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (CHSSA). […]
Edgefest 21 artists create varied sound
Local alternative station 102.1 The Edge held its yearly bash this weekend, and, as usual, it was quite the show, filled with drugs, beer, boobs and a good amount of music, too. Given that there were close to 20 bands that played between two stages, I’ve decided to go […]
Departments manage cuts in unique ways
The state budget crisis and budget cuts that are bound to come with it have loomed over Texas A&M University-Commerce for the better part of the past year, but as the budget picture crystallizes at the state level, the university has taken steps to make the necessary cuts. “The […]
NFL Draft still on despite unsettled collective bargaining agreement
The National Football League Players Association and the NFL Owners still have yet to come to an agreement on a collective bargaining deal, but the NFL Draft will still take place on April 28. Many speculate that the Carolina Panthers will select Auburn University quarterback and 2010 Heisman Trophy Winner […]
Writer takes joy in his music
As most people who know me are aware, I love music. I can almost always be found jamming out to something on my iPhone. When I’m having a bad day, a song that I enjoy can usually lift my spirits pretty effectively. I listen to music when I do […]