02 Apr 2020
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Counselor Jaime Torres sat down with The Et Cetera and gave people his five tips for dealing with anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis. Video by Marisol Ramirez
Read more → 05 Mar 2020
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By JORDAN LACKEY @TheEtCetera Slurred profanities will be screamed from vomit-stained lips in the Harvester Theatre Company’s production of “God of Carnage” by Yazmina Reza. Premiering March 4, four pernicious characters will wreak havoc on each other and themselves as they tackle controversial...
Read more → 04 Mar 2020
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Spring break is approaching, which means naps, booze and hopefully the sun. While some of us may embark on lavish trips, most of us will probably be working, catching up on shows or just taking a much-needed break. I’ve compiled a list of things to do that include chilling, getting out of the house...
Read more → 04 Mar 2020
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By HARRIET RAMOS @HarrietRamosETC Faith Smith stood outside Skyline High School with all of her possessions stuffed into a few garbage bags that she carried with her. She was scheduled to take the SAT that day, but there were other things on her mind. Two days before her mother had thrown...
Read more → 19 Feb 2020
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Philosophy professor Kristina Hunsinger moved to Dallas to pursue a doctorate four years ago. She’s originally from Connecticut but has moved around the country for her education. She’s also a certified yoga instructor and has travelled to India multiple times. She sat down with The Et Cetera...
Read more → 18 Feb 2020
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By HARRIET RAMOS @HarrietRamosETC When it came time for Larissa Pierce to choose a college, she faced a dilemma. Her first choice, Colorado State University, required a large down payment in order to hold a dorm room, and Pierce did not have that kind of money. Even though Pierce is African...
Read more → 18 Feb 2020
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By LINDSEY CRAFT @LindseycraftETC One of Janice Franklin’s most vivid memories is the smell of burning flesh. She was just a child living in east Texas in the 1950s when Ku Klux Klan members set fire to her neighbor’s home in the middle of the night. Her father grabbed his gun to protect Franklin...
Read more → 18 Feb 2020
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I’ve had the pleasure of knowing some extremely interesting, yet unstable people. Some made me laugh, some made me cry, some even made me bleed. From the unusual combination of snapchat models, bartenders and church girls, I’ve acquired an eclectic education when it comes to all things kooky and downright...
Read more → 18 Feb 2020
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In the era of catfishing and online dating disasters, it’s important to know who you are meeting up with and to stay safe while searching for companionship in a pool of strangers. I’ve been in the online dating game for a while now and have learned a few lessons along the way. Here are some...
Read more → 10 Feb 2020
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Video by Marisol G Ramirez/The Et Cetera The Dallas Black Dance Theatre troupe came to Eastfield on Feb. 6 as a part of the college's Black History Month events. The group was established in 1976 and is the oldest professional operating dance company in Dallas, according to its website.
Read more → 06 Feb 2020
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By JORDAN LACKEY @TheEtCetera The Rev. Peter Johnson stood behind Martin Luther King Jr. at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Aug. 28, 1963. Johnson, then a college student at Southern University in Baton Rouge, had led the Louisiana delegation across the south to the nation’s...
Read more → 06 Feb 2020
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By ANDREW WALTER @TheEtCetera Eastfield College has seen some of the top names in entertainment and politics since opening its doors in 1970. Visitors have included actress Lily Tomlin, comedian George Carlin, the Dixie Chicks, musician John Cage and even President Barack Obama in 2011. Karla Greer...
Read more → 06 Feb 2020
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By LINDSEY CRAFT @LindseycraftETC Gabe Rodriguez’s greatest loss has led him to his greatest achievements. He picked up the bass clarinet in middle school band so he could get out of class for band competitions and field trips. That changed after his mother died. He was only a sophomore in high...
Read more → 06 Feb 2020
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By ESON FELLERS @EsonFellersETC Paul Greco’s exhibition “Social Intercourse,” invites viewers to accept dark humor involving serious topics through collages built of bits of paper cut from children’s books and magazines. The exhibit is on display at Eastfield’s Gallery 219,...
Read more → 04 Feb 2020
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With the Oscars right around the corner, people are beginning to debate who will win what. But a lot of films and performances were scorned. From “Hustlers” to “Rocketman,” several impeccable movies and performances got snubbed by Academy voters. Here is my list of the top movies that should...
Read more → 03 Dec 2019
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From being a medic in the United States Navy, to assisting students in their writing, developmental English professor John Garcia has been helping people throughout his life. He sat down with reporter Anahi Torres to discuss more about his journeys from the high seas to Harvard University. Why did you decide...
Read more → 03 Dec 2019
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Holiday breaks are a time to relax, stuff your face and chill with some Netflix. With the recent addition of Disney+ to our streaming services selection, the viewing possibilities are endless and nostalgic. If you’re looking for something fresh (or old) to binge over the break, here’s a list of some...
Read more → 12 Nov 2019
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By JORDAN LACKEY @TheEtCetera In an effort to tackle the current political upheaval concerning immigration the Harvester Theatre Company is presenting “Augusta and Noble” by Carlos Murillo. Premiering Nov. 14, the play focuses on heritage, struggle and triumph in the face of adversity, from...
Read more → 12 Nov 2019
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Joe Martinez is a theater major and is currently the president of the Performing Arts Society, a club in which theater take the main stage. He sat down with reporter Manuel Cruz to discuss more about his life and the arts. What is inspiring you at the moment? I’m Hispanic. My dad is from...
Read more → 24 Oct 2019
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Eastfield was in the thick of a heated presidential debate about “fast matresses driving” on the night of Oct. 11 in the Performance Hall. The debate featured two “candidates,” one who favored the rapid driving bedding and said he would support them by taxing the rich, while the other opposed...
Read more → 24 Oct 2019
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There are a few things you can learn from observation and common sense while paying a stranger to drag sharp needles across your skin. Tattoo culture is a real thing. This community has unwritten rules, and they can only be learned through exposure. After spending countless hours in the chair, I feel...
Read more → 10 Oct 2019
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Hispanic Heritage Month brings countless celebrations, festivals and a sudden acknowledgement of anything remotely “Hispanic.” However, words like Hispanic or Latino have become synonymous with people from Mexico to the exclusion of other cultures. As a Guatemalan, I don’t know...
Read more → 10 Oct 2019
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There's only a short amount of time left to spend your paycheck on deep-fried comfort and be watched by the all-seeing cowboy, as the State Fair of Texas ends on Oct. 20. The 2019 State Fair includes eclectic favorites like the Big Red Chicken Bread, which features a doughnut with Big Red soda...
Read more → 09 Oct 2019
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One of my favorite things to do after a long day of work, school or errands is to come home, change into my PJs and turn on some reality TV. There are so many options to choose from now, but the first modern reality show was “An American Family,” which came out more than 30 years ago. Reality TV didn’t...
Read more → 09 Oct 2019
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By ESON FELLERS @EsonFellersETC “Making It,” an upcoming Eastfield exhibition, will feature seven alumni artists to inspire students and allow the artists to revisit their roots. Iris Bechtol, art professor and curator for the exhibit, said it’s important for artists to return to where they...
Read more → 09 Oct 2019
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By SKYE SEIPP @seippetc A single bullet hit the front bumper of Kael Alford’s vehicle as she crossed the battle lines of Najaf, Iraq. She dropped to the floorboard. She stayed there before being taken out of the car and forced to march with around 20 other journalists into the city overrun...
Read more → 26 Sep 2019
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Like many aspiring writers, I’ve got a slight penchant for booze. However, my misanthropic tendencies typically lead me to dimly lit hole-in-the-wall bars, where a fight is almost always begging to break loose and midday regulars argue across bar tops. Here are a few of my favorite spots. —Jordan...
Read more → 12 Sep 2019
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By Sazoun Grayer @TheEtCetera Who comes to mind when discussing the top hip-hop artists ever? Of course the usual suspects like Tupac and Biggie will be in this discussion. But other all-time greats like Rakim, DMX and OutKast could also be mentioned. I think everyone’s preferences...
Read more → 10 Sep 2019
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By ESON FELLERS @EsonFellersETC “Holding Weight”, a campus exhibition featuring the work of artist friends Taylor Barnes and Delaney Smith, showcases fiber-based artworks using handmade letter-pressed papers, duck cloth (a sturdier form of canvas) and charcoal. Smith, the artist...
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