14 Dec 2015
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We are neither proud nor surprised to note that the abhorrent terrorist attacks carried out against Parisian civilians on Nov. 13 and the Dec. 2 mass shooting in San Bernardino have led to a resurgence in anti-Islam backlash. While we understand the fears of those who are calling for stricter immigration...
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Posted by etcetera By Lauren Bernal We are all weird, quirky and different. Just being college students means we are motivated and enjoy pursuing challenges. We stand out, but in a marvelous way. Students are leaders in academics and life. This power is not simply thrust upon us. We go out and get it. The question...
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Posted by etcetera By Genevieve Dominguez Justin Bieber is trying to earn respect — as he rightly should be. He’s transitioned into a young man at 21 years, released his fourth studio album after taking a break from music for three years and isn’t asking for forgiveness. What he wants is a second chance, a chance...
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Student performing artists gave a series of exhibitions over the past several weeks to close out the semester.
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By Hunter Cave Dozens of student art pieces fill both of Eastfield’s galleries to the brim, ranging from small ceramic pottery and abstract paintings to detailed sketches and large sculptures. Gallery F-219 and H Gallery are displaying art students’ assignments through Dec. 11. Gallery Director...
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By Karina Dunn and Victor Martinez An unstable home forced Keaton “Shae” Johnston into a search for self-awareness at an early age. He remembers little about the specifics of his parents’ divorce or the events that preceded it. Yet the sudden rift in his family triggered the personal...
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Reporter unearths the murders of women in Mexico By Andrea Carrizales In journalism, higher numbers of bodies often mean higher media coverage. The suffering of families, murder victims and lack of action from the local authorities are swiftly reported and later forgotten by all those whose lives...
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Posted by etcetera By David Silva George DeAngelis has had many titles throughout his law enforcement career as a member of the El Paso Police Department. Over a 28-year span, he worked as a police officer, patrol officer, K-9 officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, commander and deputy chief until retiring as assistant...
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Posted by etcetera By James Hartley Students voiced their opinions and concerns Dec. 3 about the campus carry law that will allow students, faculty and staff with concealed handgun licenses to bring concealed handguns on campus. Students and faculty suggested areas for secure zones on campus while others debated the law's...
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By David Silva Editor’s note: This is one of a series of stories exploring issues in the 2016 presidential election. The deadly attacks in Paris on the evening of Nov. 13 largely overshadowed the second Democratic debate, which was held on the evening of Nov. 14, promoting discussions on national...
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By Mayra Rosales-Montoya In director Paul McGuigan’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 19th-century horror novel “Frankenstein,” we see things from the point of view of the mad doctor’s loyal assistant, Igor. Dr. Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) is only beginning his descent into...
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Posted by etcetera By Mayra Rosales-Montoya In the last few months, Planned Parenthood has received heavy criticism. Republican candidates and the pro-life demonstrators have been on the attack, sometimes with false information. In a recent GOP debate, Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina accused the organization...
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By Mayra Rosales-Montoya Adele’s newest album, “25,” is breaking records this year. It sold over 3 million copies just in the week it was released and continues with its impressive gross sales as the holiday season approaches. It has been four years since the release of her last album, and in that...
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You’ve just completed your last final. You walk out of the building with a sense of joy and ease. Winter break is finally here. You have a full month to do as you please before hitting the books again. While Santa Claus prepares his reindeer and Father Time winds his clock for 2016, enjoy time at home...
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Presidential hopefuls examine minimum wage, class disparity By James Hartley Editor’s note: This is one of a series of stories exploring issues in the 2016 presidential election. Minimum wage has been an issue in elections for years now, but it looks like it may play...
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By James Hartley It’s been a week since I went to see “Secret in Their Eyes,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts, and it’s still sinking in. Telling the tale of a former FBI agent, Ray (Ejiofor), an investigator, Jess (Roberts) and a district attorney,...
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From left, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo and Brian d’Arcy James portray investigative journalists in “Spotlight.” COURTESY OPEN ROAD FILMS By David A. Silva When The Boston Globe editor in chief Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber) assigns a team of reporters to investigate...
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By Jon Aguirre Oneohtrix Point Never, aka Daniel Lopatin, is an electronic music artist. His seventh studio album “Garden of Delete” is his hardest-hitting yet. The album kicks off with 28 seconds of strange, robotic laughter accompanied by jumbled noise, immediately setting the mood. By...
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By Brianna Harmon Fewer than 11 of every 100 college baseball players make it to the show. But a pair of Harvester baseball players -- shortstop Casey Maack and pitcher Blake Barr -- have received scholarships to play at the next level. Maack and Barr will play one last season for the Harvesters...
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By Brianna Harmon At 7 a.m., English professor Nina Lambert walks into the computer lab and sees Myka Morehead already with her head in her books studying and grinding through her homework. Morehead is a full-time student and plays on the Harvesters volleyball team. “She...
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By Brianna Harmon Superstitions have become more common over time in the sports world. Athletes are performing superstitions to bring good luck and prevent the bad. Some are normal and some are weird, but it’s all done in love for the game. Here are a few examples of famous coaches and athletes...
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Posted by etcetera By David Silva The student body at the University of Missouri finds itself under vast media attention due to protests, a hunger strike and an entire football team boycotting against what they perceive as “a racist institution.” The responses to these protests have been polarizing,...
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By Andrea Carrizales As a native of Las Vegas — New Mexico, not Nevada — Professor John Garcia grew up poor, dining on beans year-round. After graduating from Harvard, he swore to “never eat frijoles again,” but over time, he has come back to his roots. Garcia’s journey began...
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By Juanita Hernandez Her heart was pounding faster by the second. She began by speed walking, then she found herself jogging. Before she knew it, she was running as fast as she could. A group of classmates had been waiting for her to let her guard down. She knew that if she didn’t run fast...
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Posted by etcetera By Karina Dunn Testing assistant Allison Farris and her colleagues at the Testing Center believe the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday provides an optimal opportunity to discuss food security and encourage student involvement. The Testing Center will collect food donations Nov. 23-25...
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By Parker Ward Foreign language major Braulio Cruz did not have a lot of money growing up, showing him how far he can stretch a dollar. “Growing up, my family had trouble,” Cruz said. “We were bankrupt once and had to move houses. I saw the crisis my parents were in, and it showed...
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Once bullied, black belt now teaches martial arts to pay for college By Brianna Harmon It’s the second round of the semi- final fight, seconds ticking off the clock, and Matt Wattron knows he has to score points before the round ends. His opponent, the national champion,...
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By Keturah Jones Finals week is approaching faster than some of us would like to admit. It’s the time of year that never ceases to stress out both students and professors alike. Everybody has their own methods for studying. Some students take things slow and study more as the semester...
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By Gabriel Flores The Harvesters notched five more wins over the past two weeks and remained perfect on the season with a 8-0 record. Eastfield leads the na- tion in scoring at 119.6 points per-game, and point guard Tevin Corprew is the nation’s top individual scorer with 35 points per game....
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