As editor, I am responsible for deciding what stories will be covered and the material the paper publishes. I do not report to or accept instructions from any member of the university; including administrators, faculty, staff or organizations.
I enjoy journalism as it gives me the opportunity to meet many different people and then share information with readers.
I consider “true” journalists to be fair and objective in their reporting. This is one of the guiding principles of The East Texan and the MMJ program.
I am a disabled veteran and a non-traditional student. My experiences provide me with training and skills to look for the bigger picture while covering a story.
Feel free to say “hi” when you see me around campus.
John Parsons, Co Editor
| Jan 26, 2021 | Commerce city manager seeks to build trust with the community (Story/Media) |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Lions defeat Patriots 78-74 enroute to a new school record (Story/Media) |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Leap into Your Look (Story) |
| Dec 21, 2020 | The ‘Great Conjunction’ of 2020 (Story/Media) |
| Dec 12, 2020 | Fall 2020 Graduation [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Nov 22, 2020 | Lion Football Fall Game [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Remembering our veterans (Story/Media) |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Hunt County Veterans Day observances planned (Media) |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Lion Food Pantry to be open Oct. 21 (Story) |
| Oct 12, 2020 | University recognizes National Coming Out Day [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Oct 09, 2020 | Unity March [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Oct 08, 2020 | Gov. Abbott Issues Proclamation Enhancing Ballot Security [Update] (Story) |
| Sep 08, 2020 | University should reduce the number of face-to-face classes [Editorial] (Story/Media) |
| Aug 27, 2020 | University is ready to assist hurricane evacuees (Story) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | The university is not planning on closing this week (Story) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | University is ready to assist hurricane evacuees (Story) |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Move In 2020 [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Aug 09, 2020 | LSC Announces Decision on Fall 2020 Competition (Story) |
| Jul 04, 2020 | Commerce fireworks 2020 [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Mass Media Journalism-what it is and what it does (Story/Media) |
| Apr 07, 2020 | Supermoon 2020 (Story/Media) |
| Apr 07, 2020 | Local man wins nationwide contest (Story/Media) |
| Apr 04, 2020 | Our university has responded appropriately to the coronavirus (Story/Media) |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Sunrise in Commerce (Story/Media) |
| Mar 17, 2020 | A campus deserted [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Texas A&M University-Commerce Art Galleries [Photo Gallery] (Story/Media) |
| Mar 13, 2020 | University hosts its first-ever home rodeo (Story/Media) |
| Feb 05, 2020 | VIDEO – A&M-Commerce Shelter-in-Place Lifted (Spanish) (Media) |
| Feb 05, 2020 | VIDEO – A&M-Commerce Shelter-in-Place Lifted (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2020 | UPDATE – BREAKING NEWS: A&M-Commerce Shelter in Place Lifted (Media) |
| Feb 01, 2020 | Renters Insurance (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2019 | Silent auction held for trip to Greece (Story) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Lion soccer defeats University of Texas Permian Basin 6-1 [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Lion soccer loses to Lubbock Christian University 3-1 [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Lion volleyball sweeps Texas A&M University-Kingsville [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Sep 22, 2019 | Lion football team defeats Eastern New Mexico University 45-27 [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Sep 08, 2019 | Lions Football Hosts First-Ever International Game [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Sep 06, 2019 | David Bailiff, ‘Exceptional Leader of Men,’ New Lions Head Football Coach (Story) |
| Sep 06, 2019 | Football Practice [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Sep 06, 2019 | Lions Host Youth Football Clinic [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Sep 06, 2019 | Volleyball Blue-Gold Scrimmage Aug. 2019 [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Football Camp 2019 Week 2 [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Football Camp 2019 Week 1 [Photo Gallery] (Story) |
| Aug 12, 2019 | New Era in Lions Football Begins (Story) |
| May 12, 2019 | A&M-Commerce loses game six to Cameron 13-9 (Story) |
| May 12, 2019 | A&M-Commerce softball season ends with 6-5 loss to Cameron (Story) |
| May 10, 2019 | A&M-Commerce softball team defeats Tarleton State 2-0 (Story) |
| May 10, 2019 | Lions Softball wins round one game vs. Dixie State 3-0 (Story) |
| May 03, 2019 | Alumni association hosts 2019 awards gala (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2019 | [Photos] Campus Recreation Hosts Kayaking Clinic (Story) |
| Mar 07, 2019 | Breaking News: Fire at Dos Laredos (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2019 | Lion Wardrobe launches, offers career-building services (Story/Media) |
| Jan 25, 2019 | Intramural Dodgeball Tournament [Photos] (Story/Media) |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Future of Berry Hall uncertain (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Honoring All Who Have Served (Story) |
| Nov 06, 2018 | Veterans’ Vigil to be held on campus Nov. 8 (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2018 | [Photos] TAMUC community has roaring good time at Homecoming (Media) |
| Oct 26, 2018 | National Night Out held at A&M-Commerce (Story) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Author Cecilia García Akers speaks on father’s legacy (Media) |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Journalism alumnus remembers ups, downs during his career ahead of retirement (Story/Media) |