Campus & Community
Man on the Street- Sept . 29
Reporter Mikaela Carrillo talks to students and staff to discuss the current news topics that are prevalent to them. — Video by Andrew Gonzales
Month: September 2017
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Et Cetera Exclusive: Consulate General Francisco de la Torre on the future of DACA
“We’re offering every single one of the Dreamers that want to come here to the consulate, free legal counseling and legal representation with a lawyer that will be provided by the Mexican government.” Following President […]
Life & Arts
Ariel Pink takes his craft to new level with latest release
Jon Aguirre @JonAguirreETC “Dedicated to Bobby Jameson” is presented like an old cassette tape you would find at an estate sale and play on your dad’s dusty cassette player you retrieved from the attic. Ariel […]
Campus & Community
Dallas, 21 and up: five must-visit local bars
By LESLEY REYES @TheEtCetera Being a college student comes with a hidden price of over stressing about assignments, exams and the constant dread that lingers in the back of your mind that you will […]
Campus & Community
Dolly Python combines thrift store, antique mall
By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC Located off of Haskell Avenue, Dolly Python, a vintage clothing store in Dallas, offers a shopping experience unlike any other with its selection of items and local venders hosted in the […]
Editorials
Congress must act on Dream act
OUR VIEW President Donald Trump made close to a million people susceptible to deportation by ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, otherwise known as DACA, with a six-month delay. Only four years ago, 800,000 undocumented […]
Editorials
8-week terms harm non-traditional students
OUR VIEW @TheEtCetera The plan to transition 80 percent of classes to an eight-week format by fall 2018 will undo the work Eastfield has done to make higher education more accessible to lower income students […]
Life & Arts
‘Sourdough’ exhibits brilliant plot, characters
MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC In exploring themes of food and technology and how they interact in a modern world, Robin Sloan presents a sophomore novel that is a brilliant successor to his groundbreaking “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour […]
Columns
Letter to the Editor: Jesus exists in hearts of believers, regardless of political affiliation
I disagree with the generalization, “Jesus does not exist in the Republican Party, nor will he ever,” (“Conservatism and Christianity don’t mesh,” Sept. 6). Because Jesus is in the hearts of any who have received […]
Columns
Confederate statues must come down
By NICHOLAS SINGLETON The removal of statues honoring Confederate war heroes has stirred a national conversation about racism and honoring history. The Confederacy is the shameful history of the United States. Local governments – including […]
Columns
Feminism finds its roots in Christianity
By CAROLINE CEOLIN It’s not surprising that the mere uttering of the word “feminist” is equivalent to nails on a chalkboard for some Christians. Many of them associate the movement with radical notions and abortion-pushing […]
Sports
Holding all the aces: Kiki Reyes’ serve is feared by teammates and opponents alike
By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC As she approaches the baseline, volleyball in hand, Keishla “Kiki” Reyes takes a deep breath and relaxes. She gives the ball a few bounces then steps forward, throwing it high into […]
Soccer
Roa’s shutouts, Dunsworth’s goals help Harvesters to start strong
By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC Freshman goalkeeper Gabriela Roa has excelled for the Harvesters this season, starting every game and making 39 saves with a .848 save percentage. Her recent performances have resulted in two back-to-back […]
Life & Arts
Salinger biopic tells accurate, emotional story
By SAMUELFARLEY @TheEtCetera I have never read J.D. Salinger’s books, but after watching “Rebel in the Rye” I can honestly say that I cannot wait to pick up his classic novel “Catcher in the Rye.” […]
News
Campaign aims to reduce suicide, raise awareness
By BRYAN PEREZ @TheEtCetera During National Suicide Prevention Month, mental health advocates, allies, survivors and community members come together to promote suicide awareness. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., according […]
News
Executive action leaves student lives in limbo
By KATY HIGGINS @KatyHigginsETC For Luz Ibarra, Sept. 5 began like any other day. The humdrum of her pre-work routine filled her morning with a soothing sense of familiarity. Then, without warning, the television blared […]
News
Eastfield to move to two eight-week terms per semester
By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC Students at Eastfield will begin taking the majority of their classes in two eight-week terms per semester under a new scheduling plan that goes into effect in fall 2018. The college […]
Campus & Community
Exploring Heritage: Hispanic culture influences daily life in Texas
By JON-MARK TAMEZ @Jon_MarkETC Texas’ diversity stems form its history as a melting pot of cultures. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the state celebrates Hispanic and Latino-American influences on Texas. Texas culture incorporates Southern traditions […]
News
Local man’s memorial honors 9-11 for 15 years
By DAN LUNA @TheEtCetera Tony Cottrell received a phone call Sept. 11, 2001, from a friend who told him to turn on the television. Cottrell had not yet heard the news: terrorists had flown planes […]
Campus & Community
News
‘DCCCD stands with you’: Chancellor speaks out on DACA
Dallas County Community College Chancellor Dr. Joe May released a statement on Sept. 5 commenting on President Trump’s decision to end DACA. Read his full statement below: With the discontinuation of DACA and the six-month […]
News
Board of trustees extend maternity leave to four weeks
By KATHRYN HIGGINS @KatyHigginsETC A new change in maternity leave policy gives employees of the Dallas County Community College District four weeks off work instead of one day for the birth or adoption of a […]
Soccer
Soccer kicks off with two wins, one loss
By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC The Eastfield women’s soccer team kicked off the season by winning two of its first three games. The Harvesters scored nine goals and conceded only two while recording two clean sheets. […]
Sports
Harvesters claim five wins in non-conference games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPdzx4g6B-c&t=2s By Julio Vega @JulioVegaETC The Eastfield volleyball season is in full swing, with the Harvesters currently holding a 5-2 record and leading the nation in several areas with 353 kills, 104 service aces, 571 […]
Editorials
Editorial: Dallas must persist in Harvey relief
@TheEtCetera In the wake of any disaster the size of Hurricane Harvey, there are tremendous needs throughout the community that last beyond the current news cycle. As winds and rain tore across Southeast Texas, it […]
Columns
Rise of hate highlights need for Second Amendment
By MELODY CORNISH @TheEtCetera With many Americans fearing a rise in racism and fascism, the importance of the Second Amendment is more apparent than ever. Some have equated the levels of racism, xenophobia and homophobia […]
News
Unmasking Hate: Charlottesville clashes unleash years of tension
By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC It’s the first week of the fall semester, and history professor Mike Noble’s lecture for the day for his Western Civilization II course revolves around false narratives. The topic entails the […]
Campus & Community
Book connects classes, events on campus
By JON-MARK TAMEZ @Jon-MarkETC “Deep Down Dark,” which tells the story of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped during the 2010 Copiapo mining accident in Chile, has been selected as the 2017-2018 common book for […]
News
‘I think I was one of the lucky ones:’ Dallas receives hundreds in shelters, prepares for thousands
By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC As Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast, Houston resident Erin Jones was waiting on a friend from Galveston to arrive at her home to evacuate. Jones, 32, has lived […]