Family is, in my opinion, one of the absolute most important things in life, which is why I find it interesting that it is also, in my opinion, one of the things that people take for granted. Too often I hear people talk about their hatred or embarrassment toward […]
Spike in foreigners asks questions of university services
The number of international students on F-1 and J-1 visas at A&M-Commerce has gone up 84.2 percent since Fall 2009, figures from International Student Services show. Currently, 886 international students on those student visas are attending A&M-Commerce, up from the population of 481 recorded over two years ago. This […]
Meet the candidate: Johnny Kirkpatrick
1. Why do you want to be the SGA President? Since I have been in Student Government I have wanted to be SGA President, but it wasn’t until now I felt I was ready to take the position. In preparation I believe I have taken the right steps necessary […]
Meet the candidate: Jared Peckham
1.Why do you want to be the SGA President? I am running for the office of the president of Student Government Association as a result of my dedication to the university and its students. I am now a senior expecting to graduate in 2013 and I have had the […]
Meet the Candidate: Michael Martinez
1. Why do you want to be the SGA Vice President? There are many different reasons why I wish to be the Vice President of the Student Government Association. On a personal note, it would be a great learning experience that could help me expand my leadership skills and […]
Meet the candidate: Sarah Cunningham
1. Why do you want to be the SGA Vice President? I would like to serve the student body as Vice President Senate Chair because I believe that every student on campus has a right for their voice to be heard. I want to help bridge the gap in […]
Ordinance changes again at council meeting
The Commerce City Council, once again, made a change to a parking ordinance in their monthly meeting last night. On an evening when Mayor Quay Throgmorton was absent from proceedings, the council approved a minor change to section 22-377 that was altered last month to control the amount of […]
Inclement Weather sees bike workshop rescheduled
Outdoor Adventure’s bike maintenance workshop has been rescheduled for next week due to severe weather conditions. The event is an opportunity for Texas A&M University-Commerce students to learn about simple repairs to keep their bikes in working order. Students who planned to attend the workshop were disappointed to see the […]
“21 Jump Street” offers audiences refreshingly fun time
Filed under the “what was Hollywood thinking” category of remakes, the decision to remake “21 Jump Street” completely baffled me. There are some films whose origins that I can understand for better or worse, due to the contributions of their source materials to our own pop culture, such as “The […]
SGA voting begins tomorrow
Elections for Student Government Association (SGA) will be held March 21 and 22. A change in leadership is coming for the organization, with Johnny Kirkpatrick and Jared Peckham campaigning for president. Students will have a chance to vote online through their myLeo accounts for individuals who are running for […]