By David Silva When you enter the newest art exhibit at Eastfield, the first piece you notice isn’t visual. Music drifting from a radio instantly transports you into the Californian mindset. This radio, a piece named “Prayers for Rain,” features songs such as John Denver’s “Sunshine...

By Parker Ward Rarely would anyone consider describing a school app as fun and social, but that is what the newly launched Eastfield app aims to do. Launched last December by the college, the app could revolutionizes how students interact on campus. The only such app in the DCCCD, this app is a must...

By Parker Ward Eastfield is celebrating Black History Month with a number of events throughout February. The Dallas Black Dance Theatre performed on campus Feb. 3, and a collection of family quilts are on display in the library through Feb. 25. Faculty members will give presentations on affirmative...

By Parker Ward Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks. Malcolm X. Some of the most well-known figures of the American civil rights movement — a movement that would have been nothing without the help of students, according to history professor Kat Reguero, who also teaches a course on civil rights. “You...

By James Hartley Rival Choir, formerly known as Mouth of the South, enters the metalcore/post-hardcore scene strong with their debut faith-focused album "I Believe, Help My Unbelief.” The post-hardcore quintet from Denton, Texas is made up of members of the final lineup of MOTS, which disbanded...

By David Silva Artist Eli Blasko blurs the line between modern desires and historic mythology in the “Mythopoeia and the Temporary Contemporary” art exhibition, showing in F219C through Feb. 19. Blasko, a Pennsylvania native, has worked in Pittsburg, St. Petersburg, FL and most recently Lubbock,...

Student performing artists gave a series of exhibitions over the past several weeks to close out the semester.        

By Hunter Cave Dozens of student art pieces fill both of Eastfield’s galleries to the brim, ranging from small ceramic pottery and abstract paintings to detailed sketches and large sculptures. Gallery F-219 and H Gallery are displaying art students’ assignments through Dec. 11. Gallery Director...

  By Karina Dunn and Victor Martinez An unstable home forced Keaton “Shae” Johnston into a search for self-awareness at an early age. He remembers little about the specifics of his parents’ divorce or the events that preceded it. Yet the sudden rift in his family triggered the personal...

You’ve just completed your last final. You walk out of the building with a sense of joy and ease. Winter break is finally here. You have a full month to do as you please before hitting the books again. While Santa Claus prepares his reindeer and Father Time winds his clock for 2016, enjoy time at home...

By Andrea Carrizales As a native of Las Vegas — New Mexico, not Nevada — Professor John Garcia grew up poor, dining on beans year-round. After graduating from Harvard, he swore to “never eat frijoles again,” but over time, he has come back to his roots. Garcia’s journey began...

By Keturah Jones Finals week is approaching faster than some of us would like to admit. It’s the time of year that never ceases to stress out both students and professors alike. Everybody has their own methods for studying. Some students take things slow and study more as the semester...

Those morning classes can be exhausting, and breakfast is a great way to make them better. Dallas has very unique donut shops that will have your tastebuds craving more and get you the start you need. One stop at these shops before that morning class can make your day much sweeter. Glazed...

By Caitlin Piper What does the modern game industry have against split-screen co-op, anyway? Back in my day, if I wanted to play a game with a friend and couldn’t be bothered to find an extra controller, I had to wrestle with a 50-foot Ethernet cable and perform a blood sacrifice before little...

Editor's note: Et Cetera staff members assembled this multimedia project Oct. 29 during a state journalism contest in Austin. Story by Parker Ward, James Hartley and Andrea Carrizales Photos by Alejandra Rosas and Brianna Harmon Video by Raul Ulloa and Keturah Jones Illustration by Matthew Rohan Colorful...

Chef gives students taste of spicy salsas By Parker Ward When she’s cooking, Chef Lydia Gonzalez brings Latin American flavors and culture to the table. Gonzalez visited Eastfield on Oct. 21 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. As students gathered, they were greeted by Gonzalez with her three...

Three-time Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg held a conference call with 32 college journalists to discuss his new film “Bridge of Spies,” which stars Tom Hanks. Et Cetera Life & Arts editor James Hartley participated in the call and submitted the first question included here....