News

Gamma Phi Beta to host 5K run

The Gamma Zeta Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta and the Morris Recreation Center Fitness and Wellness are hosting the Duck Run and Crescent Classic Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m. The event is a 5K walk and run that starts and ends at the Morris Recreation Center and goes into […]

Opinion

Writer leaves Commerce behind

Last week I was in class looking out the window at a car that had burst into flames on the side of the highway. This scene was the final confirmation I needed to forever think of Commerce as “Disaster City.” From a shoot-out at Walmart, allegations of raw sewage being […]

Arts

John West overcomes low turnout for Club show

Los Angeles singer and songwriter John West performed live in The Club on Wednesday, April 28. About ten people attended the performance, including staff from The Club. West, however, was not discouraged by the small turnout. “The key to not being disappointed, is not having any expectations,” West said. “And […]

Sports

Pantalion concludes A&M-Commerce playing career

The end of A&M-Commerce’s golf season will mark the end of senior Heather Pantalion’s stint as a Lion. She finished the season on a high note at the Lone Star Conference Championship tournament, and it is evident she will be sorely missed. “Heather has had a good career as a […]

News

Gee Lake geese pester PAC visitors

Gee Lake, a landmark at Texas A&M University-Commerce, attracts students, Commerce residents, ducks and geese. Located in front of the Performing Arts Center (PAC), Gee Lake has become home to several domestic animals such as “resident” geese, cranes, Musgrave ducks, migratory ducks, turtles and fish. According to university archives, the […]

Arts

“FIFA World Cup” brings tournament thrill home

EA Sports’ FIFA titles are the most popular and widely played soccer video games in the world. Even they will struggle, however, to make games like “2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa” effective in the market, despite it being the most realistic soccer video game I have yet played. I’ve […]

Opinion

Above the Law: Commerce health care not up to par

Have you ever had to visit the Commerce hospital or the Student Health Services clinic on campus? I had never been to these places before, as I am not sick very often, so I had no opinion formed of them. Of course, I had heard stories from people who said […]

News

Concealed handgun ban concerns some students

There are laws at A&M-Commerce regarding the possession of concealed weapons on campus. While these laws may be in place to ensure student safety, there are some people who object to those restrictions. As stated in Section 46.03, Chapter 46, Title 10 of the Texas Penal Code, a person is […]

Opinion

Watson’s Waistline: Watson finds success in failure

When I began my quest to lose weight earlier this semester, I had lofty goals in mind. I was going to lose 40 pounds, get into serious shape, cure cancer and bring peace to the Middle East. Or something like that. Well, as the semester winds down, I find myself […]

Area

Blueberry farm to bolster ag program

A&M-Commerce plans to use a newly-acquired property to strengthen academics in food science and solve problems through research. The 12.5 acre property is, oddly enough, a blueberry farm. Twin Oaks Blueberry Farm is located a few miles from the university, down Highway 24, and was previously owned by Joe and […]