Two questions: When did Bruce Willis become old enough to be the aged, retired character in a film and what possessed classy-lady Helen Mirren to man a sniper rifle as well as a high-powered machine gun? It was these questions that directed me to the theater to see “Red,” a […]
Lions stunned by last-second loss
A 21 yard passing touchdown from junior quarterback Nick Stephens to junior wide receiver Saalim Hakim with 40 seconds remaining in the game gave Tarleton State (2-5, 1-2) its second win of the season and sent A&M-Commerce to a 2-5 (1-2) record with a 34-31 loss. The pass came at […]
University makes plans for future growth
The administration of A&M-Commerce has implemented a plan to increase enrollment by 1,000 students annually during the next three years. A complete realization of this plan would raise the university’s enrollment to 13,000 students for the 2013-2014 academic year. With such a sustained growth rate, questions regarding the quality […]
A&M-Commerce volleyball battles against underdog Southwestern Oklahoma State
Volleyball A&M-Commerce volleyball dropped their second game in a row last night, losing 3-1 to LSC opponent Central Oklahoma. Earlier in the week, the Lions lost to Southern Arkansas in a non-conference game, also by a 3-1 margin. In the Thursday night game, sophomore Rachel Robertson led the Lions with […]
Editorial: University growth plan seen as positive, negative
We find the administration’s goal of adding 1,000 students to the enrollment each year for the next three years to possess both positive and negative attributes. Obviously, we support growth in itself as a positive and we applaud the administration for setting such a lofty goal. If such an […]
Compliance committees keep research in line
A&M-Commerce has a plethora of research going on behind its walls and every study requires an administrator. In every department that conducts research on campus, there is a committee of faculty members to ensure that the research is being conducted in an ethically and legally conscious manner. “Research compliance is […]
“Iphigenia” star Stirl unifies theater, paranormal investigation
When A&M-Commerce theater graduate student Jeff Stirl is not on stage or behind the scenes as a director, he will likely be found tracking down elusive cases of the paranormal. The thirty-five year old Stirl taught at the high school and junior high levels for nine years before deciding to […]
Die Antwoord’s “$0$” is vulgar, odd, amazing
Most people have never heard of Die Antwoord, but for those who have, three things ring true. They’re vulgar, they’re ridiculous and they’re undoubtedly awesome. Riding the success of their 2009 single “Enter the Ninja,” the band, which hails from South Africa, has acquired a cult-like following. Their most recent […]
Students need not fear media
There seems to be a general sense of fear that if a student talks to a media source, members of the administration can somehow affect their collegiate career. Allow me to set the record straight. They can’t! There is only one person who can mess up a student’s academics: his […]
Campus laundry facilities now free of charge
A&M-Commerce’s campus laundry facilities were overhauled as of Oct. 5, 2010. After years of having to pay for the usage of on-campus washers and dryers, residence life has finally made use of all university laundry facilities free of charge. Laundry facilities at A&M-Commerce have revolved around the usage of cash, […]