By ANDREW WALTER @AndyWalterETC A baby’s cries for attention. The non-stop thud of feet trudging down the halls. The overpowering stench of cigarette smoke that permeates every room except the lobby, where the aroma of […]
By JUAN QUEVEDO HERNANDEZ @TheEtCetera Theater students, faculty, staff and alumni who participated in this year’s productions gathered together to share memories, good laughs and praises for each other at Eastfield’s theater banquet on Wednesday […]
Approximately 200 protesters gathered outside the Old Parkland building in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, May 16, to protest Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s stance on environmental policy, education and LGBTQ rights. Human rights organizations across […]
By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC This story was updated on March 10 to add the names of the person arrested. One person was hospitalized and two men have confessed to a shooting on March 9 near Mesquite […]
By ASHLEIGH AMBURGEY @TheEtCetera Congregated before a mirrored wall, several dancers pound to the ground, making bold jumps and leaps, powerful steps and precise turns as they learn their new post-modern routine. It only takes […]
By ANDREW WALTER @AndyWalterETC Computer programming professor David Kirk tells his students that they will receive 20 bonus points on their final project if they present it to the entire class. Computer science major David […]
By SKYE SEIPP @seippetc It’s been a mediocre season for the Harvesters, but none of that matters now as they gear up for postseason play on Thursday against the Tyler Apaches. Eastfield (25-20) have not […]
By Kate Arrows Enoire @theetcetera Hermila Cuevas, 32, had a rough and unstable childhood underscored with isolation and paternal abuse. She met her future husband Jacob when Mia was 14 and Jacob was 17 years […]
By SAMUEL FARLEY @SamFarleyETC The party Jacob Cuevas sits in front of 10-year-old Priscilla, relaxed in a big gray chair while his wife, Hermila Cuevas, prepares food for Priscilla’s 10th birthday party. His legs rest […]
By SKYE SEIPP @seippetc Faculty have until the board votes on June 4 to voice concerns about proposed policies aimed at creating “clear, consistent and equitable changes” across the Dallas County Community College District. Justin […]
Veteran memorial wall Eastfield is honoring Texans who lost their lives during military deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan with a wall filled with the faces and names of those who didn’t make it home. The […]
Copy editor Andrew Walter found three graduates who have left a mark on their college and community. Here’s what they had to say about their Eastfield experience. — Compiled by Andrew Walter “Last year, in […]
For a college administration that prides itself on transparency and open communication, waiting until three days before the commencement ceremony to release an official statement about the graduation ticket mix-up was unacceptable. Several errors at […]
Following Donald Trump’s 2016 upset victory over Hillary Clinton (can you believe that was almost three years ago?), members of the Democratic Party have been gearing up to ensure that Trump goes without a second […]
By JAMES HARTLEY @ByJamesHartley Positioned in a small shopping strip that looks like it might collapse if you lean against a wall too hard, Yia Yia’s House of Gyros’ unassuming exterior is deceiving. The restaurant’s […]
By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC The residuals of addiction and criminality still linger in Sandra Sue True’s conscience. From her decision to major in substance abuse counseling to clocking in more than 500 hours of community […]
Ashmi Patel, director of the Center for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at Eastfield, sat down with News Editor Skye Seipp. She grew up in Garland and got her bachelor’s degree in religious studies from SMU […]
By JAMES HARTLEY @ByJamesHartley With 26 days left in Texas’ legislative session, lawmakers’ priorities are becoming clearer. Isaac Faz, chief legislative counsel for the Dallas County Community College District, said that bills that haven’t moved […]
America, land of the free and home of the most expensive drug costs in the civilized world. Lifesaving medications, such as insulin and seizure preventatives, are often the most expensive. The more we need something, […]
Now that electric cars provide a more environmentally friendly option for driving, why do people ages 18-20 constitute only 1.4 percent of the people who are buying, according to a 2017 survey conducted by CarMax? And in […]
Do you know someone from another country? You probably hear the word immigrant in the news frequently, but are there any immigrants among your close friends? If not, you might be missing out on […]
Dear Editor, The Et Cetera’s decision to publish the April 17 column under the headline “Eastfield invaded by teenagers” was irresponsible. The large population of Early College High School and dual credit students on the […]
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