Opinion

Writer’s birthday encumbered by Halloween

Everyone thinks being born on Halloween is all cupcakes, sunshine and little baby ponies that poop rainbows, but despite popular belief, it is not the picturesque dreamboat you would think.   I’ve heard all the seemingly great lines: “It sure must be fun to have everyone celebrating your birthday,” […]

Features

Gee Lake known for wildlife, wild stunts

Ceremonial dunking, daredevil stunts and duck hunting have all been a part of campus life associated with Gee Lake at A&M-Commerce. Gee Lake is located in front of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and is named after the late Dr. James Gilliam Gee, president of East Texas State University (1947-1966). […]

Arts

“Force Unleashed” sequel is disappointingly short

Imagine sitting down to watch the most satisfying action film that you have ever seen in your life, only to have the film cut off half way by somebody stealing $30 from your wallet. Once the situation is taken care of, you return to finish watching your movie, only to […]

Sports

Junior Stanberry is vital to A&M-Commerce soccer success

Since coming to play women’s soccer at A&M-Commerce in 2008, junior Evan Stanberry has become a standout defender. “She is a vital component of our team,” sophomore teammate Katelyn Ross said. “She doesn’t ever quit, and she is tough to beat as a defender. She might be small, but she’s […]

News

Eleven arrested at Commerce Walmart

Eleven women were arrested for theft over a 48-hour period between Oct. 21 and Oct. 23. Seven are A&M-Commerce students. According to a press release from the Commerce Police Department, the cases were all reported at the Walmart store located on Highway 24/50. Commerce police officers took the 11 women […]

Opinion

Opinion: Homecoming videos fail to inspire

The lack of school spirit on this campus has been cause for concern ever since I began attending in 2008, particularly as A&M-Commerce attempts to attract and retain more and more students each year. This year’s Homecoming festivities were particularly disappointing, although this had nothing to do with student spirit […]

Features

Playhouse director Klypchak aims to educate

Though Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing Dr. Carrie Klypchak is most visible as a part of the University Playhouse, most recently as director of “Iphigenia,” it is not her main focus at A&M-Commerce. “I consider myself a teacher first and everything else second,” she said. Even when she is […]

News

Experience critical to District Court race

The race for judge of the 196th District Court features two very different individuals. Incumbent Joe Leonard has served as 196th District Court Judge since 1995, presiding over 2,000 court cases a year, and his experience is an important part of his campaign for re-election. “I am best qualified [to […]