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Month: February 2018

Campus & Community

Video: Tea enthusiast talks tea aging, brewing process

February 27, 2018 etcetera 0

Radiology major Jeff Cornelius ages teas and collects teapots, cups and other accessories. From the common Chinese Pu’er to more hard-to-find Korean teas, Cornelius has a passion for the beverage and the cultural history that […]

Basketball

Eastfield’s season ends as North Lake makes nationals

February 27, 2018 etcetera 0

— Video by David Silva and Julio Vega By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC The Eastfield men’s basketball team fell to the North Lake Blazers 88-76 in the Region V Championship match Feb. 26. The loss ended […]

News

The Hot Topic: Students weigh in on why they do or don’t vote

February 26, 2018 etcetera 0

Primary early voting has begun in the state of Texas, and despite an invigorated population, it is yet to be seen if the country’s youngest demographic will take to the polls. At Eastfield, students range […]

Basketball

Eastfield basketball loses in MAC championship game, faces North Lake in Region V championship

February 24, 2018 etcetera 0

By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC North Lake defeated Eastfield 92-83 in the championship match of the Metro Athletic Conference tournament. Now, both teams will face off in a one-game playoff, the Blazers as the tournament champions […]

Basketball

Eastfield advances to tournament final

February 22, 2018 etcetera 0

By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC A shaky first half didn’t deter the Harvesters as they rallied to defeat Mountain View 91-86 in the Metro Athletic Conference semifinal. They’ll face North Lake, the defending national champions, in […]

Campus & Community

Gray brothers, Eastfield graduates, return for musical showcase

February 21, 2018 etcetera 0

By Josue Hernandez @TheEtCetera Kwinton Gray sits relaxed between his Nord Stage 2 EX keyboard and a grand piano, gazing out into a room where he once sat and watched other musicians play. His large […]

Basketball

Eastfield No. 1 seed going into conference tournament

February 20, 2018 etcetera 0

By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC The Eastfield men’s basketball team won the regular season conference championship after an 74-70 road win at Brookhaven Saturday. The team goes as the No. 1 seed heading into the Metro […]

Life & Arts

Although imperfect, ‘Panther’ carries itself like the cultural movement it’s destined to become

February 16, 2018 etcetera 0

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” is worth the ticket price and then some. It’s a fun film that knows its cultural importance and effortlessly maximizes its best traits. It’s plagued with some […]

News

Analysis | Nation’s political power struggle leads off with primaries

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC With widespread discontent with the performance of President Donald Trump’s administration, the 2018 election is expected to be a more contentious than usual midterm race. Primaries to select the eventual nominees […]

News

Partnership for mobile pantry aims to reduce student hunger

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By JUAN PRADO @TheEtCetera The North Texas Food Bank gave away fresh produce Jan. 31 to community members, students and employees in an effort to combat food insecurity. The bank’s food truck, which was stationed […]

News

Club Spotlight: Plant-based nutrition not just for vegetarians, vegans

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

The Plant Based Nutrition Club is a fairly new student organization that promotes healthy eating and a plant-based diet. The club meets regularly both on and off campus. Members donate food grown in the college’s […]

News

First ever graphic novel chosen as common book

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC Using mice and cats to represent Jews and Germans, the graphic novel “Maus” by Art Spiegelman dives deep into the strained relationship between the author and his Holocaust survivor father, his […]

News

Harvester Highlight: Passion for helping students grow drives librarian

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

In this new series, The Et Cetera introduces you to members of the Eastfield community. For this issue, reporter Colin Taylor quizzed librarian Megan Horlander about her job, her travel goals and her pop culture […]

Campus & Community

Making impact with a snapshot: Photojournalist, former adjunct travels world to capture exclusive stories

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By YESENIA ALVARADO @YeseniaA_ETC In the middle of the day, Morty Ortega rides in the front seat of his fixer’s truck. Writer JK Nickell sits behind him as the truck slows down. Ortega waits anxiously […]

Editorials

Editorial: Neglecting primaries severely hurts democratic process

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

Voting is one of the most powerful ways Americans impact their government, but Texas voter turnout is abysmal, ranking third lowest in the nation. It’s up to our generation to be the ones who change […]

Columns

Letter to the Editor: Column publication shows poor judgment

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

Dear editorial staff, My identity is not open to discussion or debate, and I am tired of defending it. I am writing in response to your decision to publish an opinion piece by Adrian Maldonado. […]

Columns

Opinion: As a military veteran, I stand with Dreamers

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By Dottie Turner I will start with a little background on myself: I served in the United States Air Force from 2004-2010, ending my enlistment as a Senior Airman. My first 3 years were spent as […]

Columns

Opinion: Conservatives are sacrificing their traditional values

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By Colin Taylor Although the Republican Party views itself as traditionally conservative, its recent actions have revealed a departure from their Christian values. Republicans have a very strong set of values shared throughout the party, typically […]

Campus & Community

Rhythms of history: Looking at the black experience through its musical influence

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

To try to encompass the entirety of African-American music in a single article is a futile effort. From early work songs and spirituals to blues, jazz, rock and roll, soul, hip-hop and everything in between, […]

Baseball

Full Intramural Sports Schedule for Spring 2018

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

Intramural sports Calendar Intramural sports start Saturday with the first open gym of the semester and activities continuing through May. For more information on how to participate, contact Jide “JC” Carew in the Office of […]

Baseball

Harvesters start their season with a dominant stretch

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By KEVIN MEYER @TheEtCetera Eastfield baseball is off to a hot start, winning seven of their first nine games. “We’ve had some really good outings by some pitchers, and we’ve got a couple of guys […]

Campus & Community

Five ways to avoid the blues this Valentines

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

On Valentine’s Day, many couples will do the typical lovey-dovey activities, but what about those of us without a date? What will we do to stave off perpetual crippling loneliness? If you are single on […]

Basketball

Freshman guard finds motivation in NFL brother

February 14, 2018 etcetera 0

By JULIO VEGA and COLIN TAYLOR @TheEtCetera Freshman guard DaJuan Ridgeway passes the ball to his teammate Kuol Arop to bring the play to life on the offensive baseline. Ridgeway darts away from an opposing […]

Soccer

Soccer coach resigns for Pittsburgh job

February 7, 2018 etcetera 0

  Story updated Feb. 14 to reflect print version By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC Eastfield women’s soccer head coach Dustin Stein announced his resignation Monday via Twitter after accepting a job offer as an assistant coach […]

Columns

Opinion: Will Iconic Star Wars Characters Finally Receive Respect in 2018?

February 6, 2018 etcetera 0

By Samuel Farley As a fan who grew up watching the original trilogy, I am excited to see the upcoming Star Wars movies in 2018 and the years that follow, beginning with “Solo: A Star […]

Columns

Opinion: Trump’s Haiti comments indicate deeper racism

February 6, 2018 etcetera 0

By Katy Higgins Following steadfast to a code of ethics, the media often resorts to using ambiguous language to describe President Donald Trump’s divisive comments. But Trump does not use “racially charged” language. He is […]

Campus & Community

College hosts Black History Month events

February 1, 2018 etcetera 0

Eastfield kicked off Black History Month celebrations today with a read-in and storytelling event, looking at traditional stories to emphasize the impact of black culture in America. More events are planned on campus throughout the […]

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