Not again. Another weight loss column? Here, I can save you some time: it hasn’t gone well. My intent was to jump right back on the horse after blasting my diet to pieces over spring break, but apparently my stomach had other plans. Over the last two weeks, every time […]
Olympics inspire individuals to get in shape
The Olympics, summer or winter, inspire individuals to get off the couch and into the gym. According to thatsfit.com, individuals who are and who are not physically fit incorporate Olympic events into their everyday workout. “Watching Olympic speed skating while on the elliptical, or recording cross country skiing, will result […]
Catholic Student Organization gives students place for faith
The Catholic Student Organization, also known as the CSO, is an active student group at A&M-Commerce with about 15 to 20 regularly participating members. The CSO is led by the Rev. George Monaghan, campus minister Dr. Joe Webber and bible study leader Veronica Juarez. It is a growing organization that […]
Henderson excels with javelin
Most athletes on the A&M-Commerce track and field team compete in events normally associated with the sport in the southern United States. They compete in events like hurdles, sprints, long distances, discus and shot put. However, one of the women athletes has picked up a different forte: javelin. “When I […]
Above the Law: Paranormal scientists deserve open minds
When anyone mentions something supernatural, most people automatically think they have lost their minds. Try it. Go up to someone and start talking to him or her about aliens or spontaneous human combustion, and see what kind of reaction you get. The fact of the matter is there are phenomena […]
“Big Event” to help community
The 11th annual Big Event will take place Saturday, April 10 in Commerce. The concept for the Big Event came to Hunt County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jim Latham after he visited his son at Texas A&M University College Station. The original event was created to provide A&M students with a […]
A&M-Commerce has strong weekend track showing
Men’s With three members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s and women’s track and field team at the Texas Relays, the remainder of the team traveled to San Antonio on Friday for the Tiger Relays, hosted by Trinity University. For the second straight meet, the men’s team was led by […]
Career Development invites students to “Dress for Success”
A&M-Commerce’s Office of Career Development hosted their third annual Dress for Success Fashion Show. Held throughout the spring and fall semesters, the show began in the spring of 2009 and was the idea of Director of Career Development Tina Boitnott. The purpose of the show is to educate students on […]
“Clash of the Titans” is epically convoluted
After the cinematic masterpiece Avatar awakened moviegoers to the potential of beautiful 3D imagery, theaters have been flooded with second-rate copies covered with the 3D format in post production. “Clash of the Titans” is no exception. Though mildly entertaining, it lacks the dynamic experience offered by the original movie released […]
Term limits improve democracy
With gubernatorial, house and senate elections coming up in the fall, it is important to take a step back and look at a couple of areas where our electoral process falls short. I feel most would think corruption is a major issue with today’s politicians and I am inclined to […]