Few books capture rebellion, hopelessness, reality and love like George Orwell’s “1984.” These themes are at the forefront of almost every college student’s mind at some point, and that’s why this book is a perfect mid-semester read. Set in London, “1984” depicts a world where personal freedom and ingenuity have […]
2010 A&M-Commerce sports Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department announced its newest inductees for the Hall of Fame for 2010 today. The inductees include the 1999 soccer team, the 1980 football team, the 1980 volleyball team and former Lions standouts – Dennis Dyce, Harry Fritz, James Thrower and Cheryl Zachary. In addition to […]
Commerce Best Dance Crew competition held
Texas A&M University-Commerce held its Commerce Best Dance Crew competition Tuesday, Sept. 28 in the auditorium of the Ferguson Social Sciences Building. The competition, modeled after MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, was the first of its kind to be held in Commerce. The competition consisted of six student-led crews comprised […]
ETSU alum wants shirt back from Lindsay Lohan
East Texas State University’s name may only be a memory for ETSU alumni, but former A&M-Commerce Associate Vice President of Development Larry Goddard wants it to remain unsullied by troubled Hollywood actresses. In 2007, actress Lindsay Lohan was photographed wearing a navy and gold East Texas State University shirt, a […]
Fate of old Music Building still undecided
As the construction of A&M-Commerce’s new Music Building comes to a close, the future of the old Music Building remains uncertain. The most likely scenario is that the building will be demolished. “At this point, the plan is to demolish it, probably sometime later in the semester,” President Dan Jones […]
Courtesy can save people from themselves
Do you ever immediately regret saying something? Not later on that day after reflecting on it, but halfway through the sentence itself? A few weeks ago, I was in the middle of a busy cashier shift, staring at a line of customers ten deep, who all had a “can you […]
Commerce holds 25th annual Bois d’Arc Bash
Friday, Sept. 24 kicked off the main community events of Commerce’s 25th Annual Bois d’ Arc Bash. The Commerce Leaderships Institute (CLI) hosted its traditional barbeque from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by serving $5 bagged dinners which included a brisket sandwich, chips, a cookie and a drink. Meals were […]
“Wall Street” sequel bogged down with jargon, details
#8220;Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” is the first time Oliver Stone has made a sequel to one of his films—ever. This factoid sets high expectations for the film, which is indeed a sequel to the 1987 hit film “Wall Street” and if the film does nothing else it definitely sets […]
Lions lose to Eastern New Mexico 44-21
Host Eastern New Mexico scored 23-straight points en route to a 44-21 win over Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Lone Star Conference North Division opener for both teams. A&M-Commerce (1-3, 0-1 LSC North) had rallied from a 21-7 deficit with two touchdowns in nine seconds to tie the game at […]
A&M-Commerce National Night Out set for Tuesday
National Night Out event for the A&M-Commerce campus is scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 28, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the grassy area between Morris Recreation Center and New Pride Apartments. Activities are planned for all ages, including live bands, a petting zoo, face painting, goodie bags, door prizes, […]