Texas A&M University-Commerce is increasing the amount of international contacts they have with universities, embassies, and other global programs with each passing semester as part of a globalization trend. This process is being facilitated by Global Initiatives, a department that specializes in creating avenues for the university to advertise for […]
Twice-postponed Chinese New Year celebration is big success
Despite the Chinese New Year celebration being postponed twice because of the winter weather that hit North Texas, a large number of students showed up to the event when was finally held on Feb. 15. Chinese New Year, hosted in the Morris Recreation Center, featured traditional Chinese dancing, games, crafts […]
50-plus competitors vie for ‘Marvel vs. Capcom’ dominance in Club
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Sam Rayburn Student Center hosted a Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 15. The tournament, sponsored by GameStop in Sulphur Springs and held to commemorate the release of the third entry in the critically acclaimed fighting game series, was hosted at The Club and […]
A&M-Commerce holds first student forum of semester
The first Student Forum of the spring semester was held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the Pride Room of the Sam Rayburn Student Center. Vice President for Student Access and Success Dr. Mary Hendrix led the discussion during which students had an opportunity to voice concerns and […]
Winter storms test limits of emergency response system
While winter storms played havoc with weather conditions and class schedules, they also gave Texas A&M University-Commerce the chance to test its emergency response system. The university has a complex structure in place for situations that require closing the university and, according to A&M-Commerce officials, the response went with only […]
Review: Bright Eyes new album still sings same overrated tune
I’m a pretty open guy. I’ll usually give anything at least one shot to impress me, and, I’ll be honest, I’m always a bit wary of music or movies that “revolutionize the field.” One such band is the immensely popular Bright Eyes. Throughout the years, my friends have told me […]
Tatum fails to soar in ‘The Eagle’
In a post-Michael Bay world of huge explosions, gory fight scenes and plot lines that almost always include world salvation, “The Eagle” is a nice change of pace. The film, based on a 1954 book by Rosemary Sutcliff “The Eagle of the Ninth” centers around roman Centurion Marcus Flavius Aquila […]
‘Never Say Never’ changes writer’s opinion of Bieber
I was a little hesitant when I was given the assignment to go see “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” and review it. This was simply because I had always heard people making fun of Justin Bieber’s music and such. On the other hand, I was a little curious to learn […]
Freshman Jackson cited for cafeteria incident
Freshman A&M-Commerce student and football player Kenzee Jackson was cited for theft after he entered the Sam Rayburn Student Center cafeteria without paying for his meal or displaying an A&M-Commerce I.D. card and proving that he had purchased a meal plan. Jackson was let in the exit door by another […]
“Just Go With It” keeps audiences laughing
So many films today are nothing but a bore by the time they make it to the theater because the entire story line and every exciting point has already been shown in the previews, but “Just Go With It” was able to keep its audience on their toes with its […]