Part of a 51-piece collection of paintings by artist and art professor Michael Miller is on display at the University Gallery until Feb. 18. The collection, entitled “Today I Am Thankful For All I Have,” provides a multicolored illustration of history and modern society from the artist’s perspective. “My inspiration […]
‘Sideways Stories’ to begin on Feb. 16
On Feb. 16, the A&M-Commerce Theater Department will begin performing their latest production, “Sideways Stories from Wayside School,” at the Performing Arts Center. The play is based on a series of books written by Louis Sachar. It follows a number of short stories that take place in Wayside School, which graduate […]
Opinion: Swearing off Saint Nick
I discovered something during winter break. I found an answer to a question that has plagued me all of my life. I found out, without a shadow of a doubt, that there is a Santa Claus and he’s a douche. Now, this may seem a bit childish to some. After […]
RESPECT aims to prevent violence
A&M-Commerce’s Social Work Department is seeking to prevent and reduce violence against women both on campus and within the Commerce community through the newly formed Project RESPECT (Respond, Empower, Support, Protect, Educate, Coordinate and Train). The project is funded jointly by a $282,478 three-year grant from the U.S. Department of […]
Harvey Martin Classic moves to Cowboys Stadium
The A&M-Commerce football team will be playing the fall 2011 Harvey Martin Classic at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Sept. 17 as a part of the Lone Star Conference Festival. For the last three years, the game has been held at the Cotton Bowl. A&M-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton […]
Students bring ‘Harry Potter’ sport to campus
Some A&M-Commerce students were not satisfied just watching Quidditch being played in the “Harry Potter” films; they are now playing it on campus. People may wonder how one can play Quidditch without being able to fly, but junior Joanna Firth thinks it can be just as much fun without magic. […]
Review: ‘Spartacus’ makes best of bad situation
I often dread prequels. It has always seemed like a way to make money off a dead franchise. For an example, please see the three most recent Star Wars movies. Shockingly, “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena” does not follow this trend. The violent Starz original series was in the midst […]
Club celebrates second anniversary
The second anniversary of the Club at the Sam Rayburn Student Center on Jan. 24 welcomed students to join its first of many Buzz Trivia nights. The Club will host Buzz Trivia nights on Mondays throughout the semester. Similar to last year when it hosted Monday Night Football games, the […]
Greek organizations to have more on-campus housing options
In a move that could set the stage for an increase in Greek involvement in on-campus housing, the Kappa Sigma fraternity has been granted housing in a section of Berry Hall, located across Highway 50. James Vanbebber, a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, got the ball rolling. “I was […]
Gym floors get new shine
As part of some overdue maintenance at A&M-Commerce, a crew spent the majority of the winter break renovating the floors of the Morris Recreation Center (MRC) gymnasium. In a process that took a little more than three weeks – and roughly $20 thousand – the floors of the MRC basketball […]