By SAMUEL FARLEY @SamuelFarleyETC Professor Ana Rodriguez speaks softly as she remembers a time 20 years ago when she was an elementary school English teacher in her hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She sits in her office and leans back in her chair as she thinks. As her memories begin to come...

Psychology major Geneva Moiser, 21, discussed goals, school and tattoos with Deziree Ortega. Q. What do you do outside of school? A. I mainly work, do homework and play with my dog Q. Why did you choose psychology as your major? A. All sorts of things really. I have my own issues with mental illness....

By AJI MARIAM Illustrations by JACKIE TREVINO AND MATEO COREY @TheEtCetera Winter is the time of year where people get together and manifest the spirit of giving. Gathering friends and family to spend time warming up each others’ cold winter nights is something to look forward to, especially when...

DCCCD provides free DART passes to most students. But you can visit many destinations besides the Eastfield campus. Reporter Cameron R. Cook and photographer Jesus Ayala hopped the rail and headed north on the red line, second to last station. Third stop in our series: Downtown Plano. A stream...

The Motley family, which migrated to Texas from Kentucky, purchased the land that is now Eastfield College in 1865. While the families vacant home, the Motley mansion, burned down in 1967, Eastfield college was established in 1970 and the family cemetery remains on the campus. Read the stories...

Reporter Sonia Hernandez spoke with financial aid adviser Geneva Lawson about the best money practices for students and why Lawson does what she does every day. Geneva Lawson Job title: Financial Aid advisor Hometown: Austin Q. Why are you working in the financial aid office? A. I love to work...

By YESENIA ALVARADO @YeseniaA_ETC Big Hair. Rock ‘n’ Roll. Women’s empowerment. Lots of love. These are just some of the elements you’ll see in ‘She Stoops to Conquer,’ a romantic comedy or comedy of manners set in late 1700’s London. “It’s a comedy about behaving in polite society,”...

DCCCD provides free DART passes to most students. But you can visit many destinations besides the Eastfield campus. Reporter Cameron Cook, photographer Jocyln Ventura and videographer Giovanni Di Roma hopped the rail and headed into the heart of Dallas. Second stop: Union Station in Dallas, then a street...

One of the many Halloween must-dos is to watch enough horror movies to give you nightmares. While you may really want to bring out the classics and make your friends sit through three hours of “The Shining,” you probably shouldn’t do that. Instead, crack open one of these bad boys, perfect for Halloween...

Mary Forrest, who teaches speech and is the Communication Club adviser. Originally from Corsicana, Texas, Forrest has been with Eastfield College since it opened in 1970. Contributor Lindsay Merrell sat down with her to ask about her about her experiences and teaching philosophy. How long have you been...

College students are famous for their love of booze, especially beer. Practically every movie about college culture involves at least one scene with beer pong and a keg. But not everyone recognizes the refined palate of many modern-day college students. Sure, plenty of college parties still rely on a keg of cheap...

By JOCYLN VENTURA @TheEtCetera The State Fair of Texas is upon us. But can broke college students afford the festivities? If you want to get a turkey leg, you practically have to sell one of your own limbs. But it is possible to enjoy the fair on a tight budget. My budget was $50.  The fair has lots...

By Yesenia Alvarado @YeseniaA_ETC As much as Latinos contribute to this country, their tastiest contributions are some you shouldn’t miss out on this Hispanic Heritage. Latinos celebrate their culture through food, music, history, traditions and art Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Costa Rica, El Salvador,...