17 Sep 2018
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Eastfield College kicked off Hispanic heritage month with a Frida Kahlo themed Fun Friday event in the lower courtyard. People went dressed as Kahlo, and were able to dance, make paper flowers, and try printmaking. The event included a ballet folklorico performance, and there was horchata, elotes,...
Read more → 13 Sep 2018
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The Office of Student Engagement and Retention’s back-to-school kickoff was designed to keep students full and cool and help relieve the stress of returning to classes. From pizza and donuts to cold drinks and water games, Welcome Week offered a wide range of activities to keep students engaged for the first...
Read more → 29 Aug 2018
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Eastfield revealed its new mascot during convocation Aug. 23. The name of the bee will be announced on Homecoming Week, which starts on Nov. 5. The convocation after-party consisted of games, cake, and gift bags for the Eastfield community. —Compiled by Jesus Ayala
Read more → 03 Jul 2018
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On Saturday, June 30, people rallied in front of Dallas City Hall to end the separation of immigrant children from their parents. It is estimated that 3,000 people attended, joining the nationwide protests against President Trump’s immigration policies. There were many speakers at the rally, including...
Read more → 02 May 2018
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Analise Minjarez and Sarita Westrup, also known as the group Tierra Firme, hosted an interactive art piece. Student made art out of recycled T-shirt fabric and yarn on a land loom throughout the month of April. The group, recruited by art gallery director Iris Bechtol, visited campus on selected days...
Read more → 04 Apr 2018
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The Literary & Fine Arts Festival kicked off April 3 with a League of Innovation award ceremony, the reveal of new Alternative cover and a party in a makeshift speakeasy in the Pit. Tierra Firme returned to campus April 3 as a part of the kickoff, beginning work on a land loom piece, an interactive...
Read more → 26 Mar 2018
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On Saturday, March 24, the city of Dallas joined the nationwide March For Our Lives protests. Survivors of the deadly shooting at a Parkland, Florida high school led hundreds of thousands in Washington, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, Austin and other major cities. Demonstrators are advocating for gun control...
Read more → 07 Mar 2018
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— Video by Narely Martin By JESUS AYALA @AyalaETC Jeff Cornelius carefully carries the cast-iron kettle from his apartment kitchen to the small dining room, setting it down on a wooden holder and taking a seat at the table. The tea, a dark brew called a Pu’er, is already in the small clay...
Read more → 06 Mar 2018
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Journalism adjunct professor and former reporter Joanna Cattanach will be on the ballot March 6, running for state house district 108 versus Zac Duff. The winner of their primary will have incumbent Morgan Meyer. — Video by David Silva and Aria Jones
Read more → 27 Feb 2018
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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 comes with it. — Video Narely Martin
Read more → 27 Feb 2018
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— 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 the Harvester’s season and sent the Blazers, the defending national champions, to the National...
Read more → 22 Jan 2018
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Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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The Eastfield Harvester basketball team reloads for the 2017-2018 season. The team has started its journey to avenge the heartbreaking loss from last year’s conference tournament. — Video by Colin Taylor
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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As chief electrician of the State Fair of Texas, Mitchell Walker is the force behind the Dallas icon's night life. The Et Cetera takes an exclusive look at the day-to-day operation of the 24-day fest. — Video by David Silva and Andrew Gonzales
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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Reporter Mikaela Carrillo talks to students and staff to discuss the current news topics that are prevalent to them. — Video by Andrew Gonzales
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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Eastfield College Biology lab coordinator Dana See houses two hives filled with thousands of bees. You can read her full story in the Oct. 4 edition of The Et Cetera — Video by David Silva, Andrew Gonzales and Jesus Ayala
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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Following President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, Et Cetera Digital Managing Editor David Silva sat down with Francisco de la Torre, the Consulate General of the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas.
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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Eastfield College hosted the Dieciseis Festival on Friday, Sept. 15, a common book event to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. — Video created by Narely Martin
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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Harvey refugees discuss their experiences, living conditions and plans for the future. — Video Credit: Andrew Gonzales and Jesus Ayala Photo/Stills courtesy of Red Cross
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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Eastfield's volleyball season is in full swing. The Lady Harvesters have racked up a 5-2 record and will face Southwestern Christian on Sept. 1. — Video by Andrew Gonzales
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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As Eastfield College's women's soccer team prepares for the start of their season, we take a look at the team's expectations and new faces. Video includes interviews with coach Dustin Stein and players Joy Carlock and Emily Juarez. The team's season begins Aug. 22 at LSU Shreveport. —...
Read more → 13 Nov 2017
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Eastfield College physics professor Saeed Ahmad will be hosting an Aug. 21 solar eclipse watch party for what's being called "The Great American Eclipse." Video also includes footage from NASA scientist Nicholeen Viall. The watch party will be hosted in room G-101 and will begin at 11 am. —...
Read more → 09 Nov 2017
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In celebration of both Arbor Day, Eastfield gifted a tree to the Buckner Children’s Home. A ceremony was be held 10-11 a.m. Nov. 9 in the Lower Courtyard. For the third year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Eastfield as a Tree Campus USA. — David Silva Click any photo do begin slideshow:
Read more → 03 Oct 2017
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Eastfield police hosted their third annual National Night Out event Oct. 3 in an effort to connect police officers and community members. The event, which sees over 400 communities and college campuses gather. This year the campus held their event inside due to weather.
Read more → 29 Aug 2017
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The 13th annual Big Tex Choice Awards were held in Fair Park on Aug. 27. Finalist and winners for the awards can be found at bigtex.com/food/choiceawards/
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