Americans flood tax offices during tax season, which lasts from the beginning of April through the beginning of May. “This is the busiest time of the year,” Roger Hooten of Jackson Hewitt tax service said. Because of the economic recession, Americans have been more interested in saving their tax refunds […]
Air band event aids charity
Students came together in The Club last week to compete and help raise money for charity at the Kappa Alpha Air Band event. “KA Air Band started in the 70s [when one of the KA brothers] thought of the idea that people could pretend to perform,” junior communication and design […]
Weaver’s decathlon finish highlights weekend sports
Women’s Track The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s track team competed at the North Texas Spring Classic on Saturday. A&M-Commerce was the only Division II team competing in the meet.Junior Kate Donovan (pictured) led the Lions with her performance in the 3,000-meter run, in which she finished eighth in a time […]
“Date Night” falls short
#8220;Date Night,” the new comedy starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, is another film on a growing list of movies that have no idea what they are trying to be. At various points, the film attempts to be a comedy, an action film and a thoughtful exploration of a relationship […]
Tragedy grips students at A&M-Commerce
A student was killed last night and three others were injured following two separate traffic accidents on U.S. Highway 24/50. According to a press release from A&M-Commerce, honors college student 19-year-old Malorie Bullock was killed after being struck by a white pickup truck while riding on the back of a […]
Commerce City Council accepts City Manager Miller’s resignation
The Commerce City Council voted in their April 6 meeting, to accept the resignation of current City Manager Dion O. Miller. Miller was not present at the meeting. The council adjourned into executive session for approximately 30 minutes to discuss Miller’s decision to resign. When they returned to council chambers, […]
“Inflatables” bring out inner child
The A&M-Commerce Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted an event known as “Inflatables” April 7, as part of College Days and Nights. “I think it’s great that the Campus Activities Board is hosting different types of activities for students,” senior social work major Myranda Bille said. “These events also allow students […]
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ANGLS drag show raises money, HIV/AIDS awareness
When most people from around Commerce hear the word drag, they picture tires burning out, a checkered flag waving and a sleek car racing down a straight path. They do not picture body glitter, sequins and rhinestones adorning a male-dressed-female singer in high heels. A&M-Commerce may have to redefine drag […]
Sigma Tau Delta puts on 15th annual book sale
The Upsilon Beta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta will continue its 15th annual book sale on Monday, April 12 in the Hall of Languages. Director of Fundraising Rick McCraw said the sale, which began Wednesday, has drawn an impressive turnout thus far. “It’s been going surprisingly well,” he said. According […]