As time and people change, so do attitudes toward different aspects of life. For instance, when did tattoos become trash instead of art, when did people become so concerned with a stranger’s sexual orientation, and when was a politically correct timeline placed on marriage? More and more students are getting […]
A&M-Commerce football recruit arrested
A man who identified himself as an A&M-Commerce football recruit was arrested for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor on Jan. 21 at Prairie Crossing apartments. The arrest occurred after University Police Department Officer C. Ballard responded to complaints of noise and the smell of marijuana coming from apartment 407. […]
Chancellor Mills’ Information for Life
College is a place for learning. You learn who you are, who you’re going to be, how to survive on your own, what you’re going to be when you “grow up,” etc. There are some things, however, that you may not learn how to do – certain skills that will […]
NFL opera singer is ‘charismatic performer’
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Music Department presented baritone opera singer Lawrence Harris and professional pianist Renee Guerrero in concert at 7:30 pm on Jan. 21. The concert took place in the Music Building Finney Concert Hall. Admission was open to the public and free of charge as Harris, accompanied by […]
Lions edge ‘Hawks in LSC North clash
The A&M-Commerce men’s basketball team narrowly escaped Saturday night’s game against the Northeastern Oklahoma State RiverHawks with a 77-75 victory. The game was neck-and-neck all the way through, with the score tied six times throughout the game. It all came down to the last seconds of the game, with the […]
Review: ‘No Strings Attached’ predictable, entertaining
If you’re out looking for just another “chick flick,” then producer and director Ivan Reitman’s newest romantic comedy “No Strings Attached” may not be right for you. While it is a pretty entertaining movie to watch, “NSA” is, in many respects, NOT your typical “chick flick.” This film is set […]
Editorial: Mayor controversy reveals lax city record-keeping
The questions raised by the City of Commerce’s lawsuit against Mayor Quay Throgmorton are almost too numerous to count, but there is one that stands out like a sore thumb. According to the official petition and other documents The East Texan has in its possession, the City of Commerce and […]
Women’s basketball team hopes to end losing run
Women’s The A&M-Commerce women’s basketball team is hoping to end their three-game losing streak against the Northeastern State RiverHawks tomorrow at the Field House at 5 p.m. The Lions currently have a record of 2-13, with Northeastern State coming into the matchup with a reversed 13-2 record. The RiverHawks are […]
Students eager to ‘Jump N2 Spring’
Students kicked off the new semester Thursday night with the Jump N2 Spring special event at the Morris Recreation Center (MRC). The event featured free food and drinks, a display of student organizations and games for the estimated 900 students in attendance. “I attended the event tonight to check out […]
Resident finds avian surprise in apartment
Upon returning to her Prairie Crossing apartment after winter break, junior early childhood education major Jessica John was surprised to find a dead bird in her shower. This is not the first time John has dealt with birds in her apartment. She reported this problem to Residential Life just before […]