When Warner Brother’s announced they were splitting the final installment of the Harry Potter franchise into two separate movies, the reaction from fans was less than enthusiastic. However, the first movie did not disappoint. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I” had everything moviegoers wanted to see. […]
Opinion: Dorm beds are unacceptable
Working as a reporter, in addition to staying on top of class work, is among the most stressful endurance tests I have ever had to face in my short life. Keeping a tight schedule of writing stories, typing up term papers, doing reading assignments and setting up interviews often leaves […]
Sisterhood, connections attract sorority presidents
This will be the first in a series of articles by The East Texan showcasing the presidents of the Greek organizations on the campus of A&M-Commerce. The following are the presidents of the four well-known Panhellenic sororities on campus: Gamma Phi Beta, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta and Alpha Phi. Gamma […]
Empty Bowls Food Drive targets hunger
The Sociology & Criminal Justice Society (SACS) is hosting the Empty Bowls Food Drive and Pet Food and Supplies Drive from now until the end of the fall semester. This is the first food drive hosted by SACS, according to sociology graduate student and SACS President Cori Holden. She said […]
City council meeting puts spotlight on Throgmorton’s past, skate park
The Commerce City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Jason Cunningham, owner of Benson Brothers Towing, gave a presentation to the council members regarding a fee his company owes to the City of Commerce. The $200 payment is required by all towing companies that do work for the city so […]
University elevator inspections are up to date
An investigation by The East Texan regarding the safety of elevators on campus has yielded information substantiating that they are all in proper working order. All inspection documentation and safety requirements for the elevators have been met, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) guidelines, as well […]
Dusting off the Classics: Franny and Zooey
As unfortunate as it may be when J.D. Salinger is brought up in conversation, it is usually in reference to his reclusive nature and death or his most popular novel “Catcher in the Rye” about namby pamby schoolboy Holden Caulfield. However, unbeknownst to many, Salinger did indeed pen another novel, […]
2010 A&M-Commerce football season recap
All football seasons have their ups and downs. As one A&M-Commerce football player I talked to recently said, this year had a lot more downs than ups. The Lions began this year as favorites to win the Lone Star Conference North Division, and for good reason. While A&M-Commerce lost several […]
Opinion: Columns are meant to be satire
So, I can’t endorse explicitly murdering hookers in an article? My bad. I didn’t know. Those who read my articles probably know exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you who read, chuckled and went on living your life, you did the right thing. This article is CLEARLY not […]
Students, faculty travel many paths to ink
Women, don’t get a tattoo. That butterfly looks great on your breast when you’re twenty or thirty, but when you get to seventy, it stretches into a condor. ~Comedian Billy Elmer Tattoos are becoming increasingly popular, especially with today’s youth. Those who get tattoos generally see them as beautiful, interesting, […]