04 Dec 2013
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By Michelle Bahena, Contributing Writer In “Homefront,” Jason Statham plays Phil Broker, a widower and ex-Drug Enforcement Administration agent from Minnesota who settles in small-town Rayville, La. with his daughter, Maddie. But things aren’t quiet for long. After Maddie wins a fight with...
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By Keturah Jones Sense-Able Gym is a new sensory play space in Garland designed for children with special needs. Most of the gym’s patrons have autism or Asperger’s syndrome. Founder Shauna Mable has a background as a special education instructor and also has a son with Asperger’s. Curious...
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By Justin David Tate, Life & Arts Editor Prayer, parties and parades filled the day for Rameez Sohail every Aug. 14 in his native Pakistan. That is the day of his country’s independence, a nationally recognized holiday complete with no school, extravagant celebrations and food such as biryani,...
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With the Thanksgiving break behind us and Christmas right around the corner, being mindful of workout routines is a must. The following are a few places to burn off that turkey and stuffing and all those Christmas sweets. The North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center 1003 4th Ave, Carrollton, 75006 Located...
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By Justin David Tate, Life & Arts Editor Onstage, 18-year-old Lo Goodson struggles to wrap four broken toes. The speech pathology and psychology double major enlists the help of her dance instructor, Danielle Georgiou, to apply her more-experienced technique. Goodson has to perform in a few days,...
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Posted by etcetera By Liritze Pedroza, Staff Writer The coordinates are N 32°49’, W 096°39’. The difficulty level and terrain are both easy. Its size is micro. The treasure has been there for three years, since geocacher Robin “Grrl_Unhinged” Washburn hid it. Larry “FatFogy” Cooley, another geocacher...
Read more → 13 Nov 2013
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By Karina Dunn, Staff Writer Does Bigfoot live among us? Ask a cryptozoologist, a person who specializes in the study of hidden animals, and he will say yes. Legend has it that Texas is home to famous creatures such as the Chupacabra and Bigfoot himself. Their stories have spawned a network called...
Read more → 13 Nov 2013
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By Genesis Castillo When the Hispanic Heritage committee wanted to bring an event to Eastfield that would cater to the surrounding community, they chose Anita N. Martinez’s Ballet Folklorico. On Oct. 29, students from Martinez’s school performed classical Latin folk dances, including the Jarabe...
Read more → 13 Nov 2013
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By Justin David Tate, Life & Arts Editor Lips. If you don’t like the curved indent of actress Adèle Exarchopoulos’ upper lip, or the small, permanent plump pucker of her bottom lip, this film is not for you. Director Abdel Kechiche takes every opportunity to make those lips the focus of the camera’s...
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By Caitlin Piper, Opinion Editor Over the past few years, the “Call of Duty” franchise has become the unwitting poster child for the avalanche of unimaginative and high-budget, triple-A cash cows unleashed upon us every holiday season. Like fast food and summer blockbusters, these games tend to have...
Read more → 30 Oct 2013
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By Caitlin Piper, Opinion Editor Released on Oct. 1 on the PlayStation Network, “Rain” is a low-budget adventure game with stealth, platforming and puzzle elements. Despite its somewhat unpolished gameplay, “Rain” is an incredibly emotional and atmospheric journey. Set in an unknown city...
Read more → 30 Oct 2013
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By Kristen Dixon, Staff Writer When looking for happiness many people concentrate on money and power. In “You Can’t Take it With You,” a play performed by the Eastfield College Harvester Theatre Department last week, the Sycamore family finds happiness through simplicity. This production’s...
Read more → 30 Oct 2013
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By Robert Burns, Contributing Writer The rich melody of classical guitar strings filled F-117 for the weekly Wednesday Recital Series on Oct. 16. The player? Former Eastfield instructor Enric Madriguera, who is now a professor of aesthetic studies at the University of North Texas. Madriguera...
Read more → 30 Oct 2013
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By Maria Garcia, Staff Writer President Eric Nestares welcomes newcomers and returning club members. Everyone nervously spits their names out and why they are interested in the Salsa Club. After the introductions, Vice President Miguel Gaitan directs the group outside. That’s when it becomes...
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Posted by etcetera By Gereneicia Foster, Staff Writer Music is blaring from the speakers and shoes are squeaking as dancers glide across the floor in the M building dance studio. Trey Irby III is pop locking, his body flowing into each new move fluidly. Jamal Hargrove is break dancing on the floor, spinning and supporting...
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By Justin David Tate, Life & Arts Editor One minute, you’re studying in the library for the inevitable pop quiz in chemistry. Then, all of a sudden, a blood-curling scream rings out. Panicked students and faculty members begin running down the halls of the second floor of the L building. You creep...
Read more → 16 Oct 2013
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BY EMMA HAHN, REPORTER Now that the semester is fully underway, the Eastfield theater department is wrapping up rehearsals for the first production of the year, “You Can’t Take it With You.” With the opening-night performance only about two weeks away, things behind the scenes are peaceful...
Read more → 16 Oct 2013
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By Gereneicia Foster, staff writer The time had come again for Cody Dziak to compete in the state championship race at the Metroplex BMX track in DeSoto. It was a familiar yet frustrating venue. He had won many races in his young career, but never this one. Now it was his time to win. Dziak...
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By Justin David Tate Life and Arts Editor Massive turkey legs and ferris wheel rides are what the average person pictures when they think about the Texas State Fair. The problem for college students is that the cost of a turkey leg and ferris wheel ride is nearly $20. Photographer Kristen Dixon and I each...
Read more → 16 Oct 2013
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BY KEVIN CUSHINGBERRY JR., EDITOR IN CHIEF Mexican-born artist Carlos Donjuan was just another kid with a spray paint can when he started honing his graffiti skills on the streets of Oak Cliff. Now he’s noticed in countries as far away as Italy, where his work will be displayed in February. On...
Read more → 05 Oct 2013
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By Braulio Tellez Metal heads rejoice. Your movie is here. Nimrod Antal’s “Metallica; Into the never” premiered this month and blew out my ear drums, as well as my perception of the heavy metal concerts. I wasn’t too familiar with Metallica’s music and had only heard their radio hits,...
Read more → 02 Oct 2013
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BY KRISTEN DIXON, REPORTER Scott Porter isn’t the biggest name in the music industry. He isn’t on billboards and hasn’t been signed to a major record label. But he’s just started. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter performs at college campuses all over the U.S. and is finishing a 4,000-mile...
Read more → 02 Oct 2013
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BY CAITLIN PIPER, OPINION EDITOR Released on Sept. 17 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Auto V” is the latest entry in their controversial “Grand Theft Auto” series. Like its predecessors, “V” is a fun, often chaotic adventure with a heavy dose of pitch-black...
Read more → 18 Sep 2013
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By Marjory Morales, Reporter The Et Cetera attended the red carpet premiere of “Winnie Mandela” at the International Faith and Family Film Festival on Aug. 31 at the Omni hotel in Dallas. Reporters had chance to interview one of the lead stars, Jennifer Hudson, who played Winnie Mandela. We asked...
Read more → 18 Sep 2013
Posted by etcetera By Maria Garcia, Reporter As fall semester begins, the weather outside still screams Summertime. Here are five places that are sure to keep you cool during this Texas heat wave. TC Shaved Ice Located just off the intersection of Garland and Kingsley, this shack has more to it than a cool-looking...
Read more → 18 Sep 2013
Posted by etcetera By Justin David Tate, Life & Arts Editor The venue is empty at 7 p.m. Aug. 29. Only a bartender and lady at the door are present at Club Dada. A rapper and his associates sit on stage going over a setlist for the rapper’s hip-hop performance that’s set to begin at 10 p.m. Sporting a complex...
Read more → 18 Sep 2013
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By Emma Hahn, Reporter The Theater Department is taking on a new direction. Unlike years past, theater program coordinator Dusty Reasons, will not be directing any of the shows this season. Instead, Reasons has called in professional directors from local theaters. Lori Honeycutt, technical...
Read more → 18 Sep 2013
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By Justin David Tate, Life & Arts Editor A yam adorned with mouse ears cuddles to a yam-woman with a gun. Next to it, a large network of plants and greenery gives way to a painted jungle. Across from that piece is a mixture of horror and fantasy come to life in ceramic mold, as creatures with...
Read more → 08 May 2013
Posted by etcetera By Kametra Nickerson-Loud It was summer 2008 and Taylor Eastep and his family were on vacation in San Antonio when he suddenly fell ill. His skin turned pale. He began to have headaches and abdominal pains. He couldn’t focus. Taylor’s mother, Nicole Eastep, thought it seemed strange that his body...
Read more → 08 May 2013
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By Danyelle Roquemore When people go to gas stations, they typically do their business quickly. They pay for their gas, grab a soda or a quick snack and leave. They don’t usually hang out there. The Green Spot is different. The gas station is a true convenience store for the White Rock neighborhood....
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