New icons have been installed on multiple computers on campus allowing trained faculty and staff to contact the university police department in case of an emergency. Lynx is the web-based computer component bought to supplement the Pride Alert Warning System (PAWS), which is Texas A&M University-Commerce’s mass notification system. The […]
GOOOH aims to boot House reps
Ladies and gentlemen, it is GOOOH time. I’m not trying to sound like a PA announcer before a home basketball game. I am talking about GOOOH: Get Out Of Our House. GOOOH is a political organization with one main goal: evict all 435 of the representatives in Congress and replace […]
University sends clear message
Texas A&M University-Commerce’s marketing and communications department has received $300,000 in budget from the university in an effort to reach prospective students and maintain good relationships with alumni. “Marketing the university is a constant process of reaching out to our constituents and telling our story,” said Dr. Dan Jones, President. […]
Gates stay open at Prairie Crossing
Security gates and doors at Prairie Crossing Apartments have been inactive for several months dating back to the beginning of last semester, bringing up questions of student safety. Gates at the front and back of the complex, which appear to require the use of a code, key card or call […]
Lions split weekend games
Texas A&M University-Commerce’s basketball teams had a split Valentine’s weekend. The men’s team won their second straight game, beating Southeastern Oklahoma State University 81-71, but the women could not maintain their flying start against the Savage storm and fell to an 85-75 loss. A&M-Commerce started the game well, and an […]
Valentine’s Day memories bring date ideas
Every year, Valentines Day can bring stress and uncertainty when trying to plan the “perfect date”. Whether you are in a serious relationship or just started dating a person, Valentines Day is a time to show your love and affection to the other person. Valentines Day dates change every year. […]
Wolfman leaves audiences unsatisfied
Remakes of old horror movies usually have bite, but Joe Johnston’s rendition of The Wolfman lacks teeth. The film, set in 1890’s England, follows the path of Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) who is heading to England to attend his brother’s funeral. Upon his arrival he finds out from his […]
Winter weather closes campus
Winter weather closed the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce early Thursday, Feb.11. According to Lt. Jason Bone of the University Police Department, the decision was made to close at 3 p.m. on Thursday because of snowfall and accumulation in the Commerce area. Initially, the campus was to reopen at 12 […]
A&M-Commerce students pitch in for Haiti relief
Local churches and students at Texas A&M University-Commerce have started working to bring relief to those affected in the earthquake in Haiti last month. St. Joseph Catholic Church held a special collection during mass the weekend after the earthquake hit Haiti. Students from A&M-Commerce and the Catholic Student Association were […]
Book finds Symmetry in characters
A good book is concise, organized in a well-written manner with an interesting plot and has characters readers can identify with and understand. With Her Fearful Symmetry, published and released in October 2009, Audrey Niffenegger accomplishes all these tasks and more. Niffenegger staked out her place as an author with […]