This practice has not only been an interest of Dr. Jones, but is actually a continuation of an idea that was carried out by A&M-Commerce presidents of the past. “This is actually a tradition I picked up from the previous president, Dr. McFarland,” Jones said. Jones said he only hopes […]
Editorial: Pellet gun incident raises questions over potential legislation
The recent incident on campus involving a student brandishing a pellet gun once again brings up the issues with the concealed-carry on campus bill being debated in the Texas legislature. This event was, fortunately, somewhat of a big misunderstanding. The ‘gunman’ turned out to be a regular student upset that […]
A&M-Commerce to explore bringing nursing program
Texas A&M University-Commerce has begun taking steps to bring an accredited nursing curriculum to the university. “The short and long term goal of bringing a highly respected and accredited nursing program to Texas A&M University-Commerce is to meet the pressing needs of the area and region in providing qualified nurses, […]
A&M-Commerce welcomes new sports information director
The void left by the departed Sports Information Director Danny Kambel has been filled by the A&M-Commerce Athletics Department. Rand Champion comes to A&M-Commerce with a wealth of experience from larger institutions. “I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and spent most of my life there,” Champion said. “I […]
Becoming the Archetype exhibits evolving sound
As far as popular music genres go, Christian progressive death metal is a red-headed stepchild. While many people can’t take the repetitive pounding associated with death metal, equally off-putting is the fact that Christian death metal removes one of the genre’s many staples: demonic imagery. These two factors have combined […]
Proposed split of College of Arts and Sciences passes
The split of the College of Arts and Sciences that was approved by the Texas A&M Board of Regents on Feb. 4 will be effective as of April 4, according to a press release from Provost Dr. Larry Lemanski. Interim deans currently head the two new colleges, the College […]
Student’s death still making impact
It has been one year since A&M-Commerce student Malorie Bullock was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, but her memory and impact on the lives of people around her still exists. The Malorie Bullock Bracelet Fundraiser has been the most prevalent at A&M-Commerce, with the Xi Upsilon Chapter of […]
Quidditch levitates students’ interests
The Cain Sports Complex hosted the first ever Quidditch match April 4, between the Dementors and the Timelords. The event, popularized by the Harry Potter book and movie franchise, is just beginning to get off the ground at A&M-Commerce as it has around the nation’s college campuses. “Joanna [Firth] […]
FIFA tournament provides fun way to give back
As a soccer enthusiast, I am always a bit nervous when anyone at the university decides to hold any tournament involving the beautiful game. Sometimes, it leads to some weird version of the game as a result of new rules to keep the contest fair; like two points when […]
UPD shuts down student center after student shows pellet gun
At 3:36 p.m. this afternoon 18 year old A&M-Commerce student Sravan Vemuri showed a plastic pellet gun in the Sam Rayburn Student Center cafeteria, according to UPD Crime Information Officer Jason Bone. The University Police Department entered the cafeteria a minute later and shut down the student center. No shots were fired […]