30 Jan 2018
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By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC Mesquite is possibly one of the most boring places in Texas if you are looking for something to do. But if you are looking for places to eat, you might come across an abundance of top notch hole-in-the-wall donut places and my favorite burger place I have ever eaten...
Read more → 30 Jan 2018
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By CAROLINE CEOLIN @CaroCeolinETC Kathy Lovas tries to push the boundaries of art with everything she does, questioning social understandings of what art really is, in her “Close Up Magic” gallery collection. Pieces like a store-bought shovel mounted on a plain, white wall make reference to work...
Read more → 30 Jan 2018
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Phone photography can be easy to do, especially since phone cameras continue to improve with higher megapixels, portrait-taking capabilities and better results in low-light. For people interested in photography, phone cameras are a good first step. Almost everyone has one, and they are cheap compared...
Read more → 23 Jan 2018
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Everyone already knows you failed your New Year’s resolution. They know because they failed theirs too. Did you honestly think you were going to stop eating honey buns from the office vending machine and wake up at 5 a.m. to run a mile in the middle of winter? We all know it never works out for us. The odds,...
Read more → 18 Jan 2018
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By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC The third and final installment of the dystopian young adult series “Maze Runner” overcomes the poor pacing and terrible writing of “The Scorch Trials” to deliver an exciting, dramatic finale. The “Maze Runner” adaptations have had mismatched quality....
Read more → 28 Nov 2017
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By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC A slight breeze blows through the open door of the Deep Vellum bookstore. The store is narrow, but the ceiling is tall and the shelves almost reach to the top. Two women sit at the front desk having a conversation over coffee as customers browse the shelves. Soft...
Read more → 28 Nov 2017
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The bumpy ride that is 2017 is winding down. We’ve had ups – Beyonce had twins – and downs – multiple mass shootings. Mother Nature unleashed her fury with Hurricanes Harvey, Ike, Maria, massive wildfires in California and earthquakes in Mexico (twice), Iran and Italy. A female superhero ruled...
Read more → 28 Nov 2017
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By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC In a Hollywood-era, and fall season, in which recreating old subject matter is the only sure way to get asses in theater seats, James Franco and Seth Rogen are likely to turn the holiday movie season on its head by recreating old subject matter with “The Disaster Artist,”...
Read more → 28 Nov 2017
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With ‘The Disaster Artist’ set to release in December, there’s bound to be a surge of people asking ‘What the hell is ‘The Room?’ ” You might have heard “The Room” is the best worst movie ever made, but you can’t imagine how your refined taste could possibly enjoy something considered...
Read more → 22 Nov 2017
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By BRYAN PEREZ @BryanPerezETC Disney-Pixar comes together to produce a visually stunning animation that tells the story of a boy who is restricted from music. The story is inspired by the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, commonly called by its Spanish name Dia de los Muertos. Twelve-year-old...
Read more → 21 Nov 2017
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By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC How much would you pay for a slice of delicious heaven? This is the question I am confronted with every time I find myself standing in front of the cave-like entrance of Emporium Pies’ Deep Ellum location. The black, blue and red floral mural on the wall and its symmetrical...
Read more → 16 Nov 2017
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By JON AGUIRRE @JonAguirreETC Not long ago I said that Sean Baker’s “The Florida Project” would be the most heartwarming movie of the year. I was mistaken. “Lady Bird” is one of those rare coming-of-age stories that shines out from the rest. It is charming, unique and completely wonderful. Director...
Read more → 09 Nov 2017
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By DAN LUNA @TheEtCetera “Murder on the Orient Express” appeared to be a fun train ride filled with mystery in its initial trailer. The film revolves around 13 strangers on a train that find themselves as suspects following a murder. It follows detective Hercule Poirot, played by Kenneth Branagh,...
Read more → 08 Nov 2017
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By JESUS AYALA @AyalaETC Author Andrea Amosson shared how she uses location, history and characteristics of those she has met in her lifetime into her stories at an Oct. 19 common book event. Held during Hispanic Heritage Month, Amosson’s talk focused on her most recent book, “Las Lunas De Atacama,”...
Read more → 08 Nov 2017
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By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC Eastfield’s art collection just got a permanent addition in the form of a mural painted along the walls of the pool enclosure by local artist Brennen Bechtol. He was hired by the administration to provide some relief to the white walls of the pool. Bechtol started...
Read more → 08 Nov 2017
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By JON AGUIRRE @JonAguirreETC I was first introduced to Sean Baker’s work with his 2015 film, “Tangerine.” I found myself mostly impressed with the ambition and execution of the movie. The small budget film tackled issues of the transgender community and the troubled life of sex workers. And even...
Read more → 30 Oct 2017
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By ALE PENA @AlePenaETC The human body is always in motion — whether the movements are as simple as an absentminded twitch of a finger or as complex as a ballet twirl. What if we are forced to recognize the innumerous simple movements over the complex ones? These are the questions raised by Brandon...
Read more → 19 Oct 2017
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By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Summer is over and last time I checked the world is still garbage. As you read this Donald Trump is probably tossing paper-towels to hurricane-stricken citizens like he’s MJ shooting a fade-away jumper. One out of every seven people on this planet still suffers from...
Read more → 18 Oct 2017
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By KATHRYN HIGGINS @KatyHigginsETC With a variety of electrical tools in-hand, Mitchell Walker moves into a dimly lit room in search of a breaker box. The room is filled with several massive, softly whirring machines that line the wall. “Well, the problem’s not in here,” Walker announces...
Read more → 18 Oct 2017
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By Caroline Ceolin @TheEtCetera If you’re anything like me and believe we should take an insipid and soporific holiday such as Valentine’s Day for example and replace it with a second Halloween, then October is probably your favorite time of the year. But, with so many “boo!” loving, pumpkin-carving...
Read more → 18 Oct 2017
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By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC Coffee, Books, Culture. This is the slogan of one of the best independent bookstores in Dallas. Deep Vellum Books, located in Deep Ellum, makes you feel like you are just picking a book off of your bookshelf at home. Sitting on the corner of South Walton and Commerce...
Read more → 18 Oct 2017
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By ALDAHIR SEGOVIA @TheEtCetera “1998” is a personification of a near 20-year lifespan expressed through rhythm and melody. Joel Puente, who goes by Rocktee, is an Eastfield student who in his free time produces beats. Most staff and pupils may not know Puente, but people should check out Rocktee. “1998”...
Read more → 16 Oct 2017
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By DAVID SILVA and CAROLINE CEOLIN @TheEtCetera Local artist Dyemond Obryan doesn’t recall a time in which he wasn’t creating drawings. As a child, Obryan moved around from school to school and said drawing was something he could always do by himself. He also remembers that his drawings would...
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 → 03 Oct 2017
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By ALE PENA @TheEtCetera Club Dada, the venue in Deep Ellum where headlining band Pinegrove played a sold out show on September 30th, was filled with disappointment the entire night. Hordes of fans excitedly lined outside the small venue an hour before the show started in hopes of getting a barricade...
Read more → 03 Oct 2017
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQhbCHdklfg By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC As thousands of bees buzz around her, Dana See pumps pine needle smoke out of a canister. The bees, sensing the smoke and thinking there is a fire that threatens their hive, don’t pay much attention to their white-suited...
Read more → 03 Oct 2017
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It’s easy to miss the interesting places in a city as big as Dallas. The forest of neon signs advertising chain restaurants with boring concepts and the same old food can be blinding, keeping you from finding some truly unique dining experiences. Luckily, you have The Et Cetera. We’ve compiled...
Read more → 03 Oct 2017
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By CAROLINECEOLIN @TheEtCetera One out of every four female undergraduates will become a victim of sexual harassment before graduation, according to the United States Department of Justice. The Harvester Theatre Company’s production of “Say Something” will be a series of strategically constructed...
Read more → 03 Oct 2017
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By SAMUEL FARLEY @TheEtCetera Utilizing a mixture of botanical material and other natural resources, guest artists Analise Minjarez and Sarita Westrup showed students how to create unique inks and dyes during a Sept. 25th lecture. Held in room G-101, the lecture gave the artists a chance to showcase...
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