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Photo Gallery: Dance department performs in spring concert

May 9, 2023

The Eastfield Dance Department presented “The Return” on May 5 in the performance hall.  Choreographed by Roberto Alvarez Jr., Danielle Georgiou and Alondra Puentes, the concert was composed of two...

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Female veterans discuss rewards, challenges of military service

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed women to become permanent servicemembers in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the 10th anniversary of all combat...

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Mural ignites collaboration, socialization among students

ALEXIA MUNOZ, Staff Writer May 8, 2023

While some may think of art as an individual practice, Kathy Windrow sparks creativity and teamwork in her students with a large-scale mural, which serves as their end-of-the-semester project. Windrow...

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Dance performances return to Eastfield

CARMEN GUZMAN, Managing Editor May 3, 2023

Eastfield Dance will host its first live performance since the COVID-19 lockdown at 7:30 p.m. on May 4 and 5 in the Eastfield Performance Hall. “The Return” is free of charge. Guests artists Alondra...

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Fun things to do in Mesquite this summer

SEAN STROUD, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

  With summer break just around the corner, everyone’s trying to figure out where to go and what to do with all of their vacation time. Well, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have...

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Schlarb fosters inclusivity on campus

ALEXIA MUNOZ, Contributor May 2, 2023

When Chris Schlarb’s parents found out they were transgender, they threatened to kick them out. The disapproval made for a rough home life, so Schlarb turned to school for sanctuary. Schlarb spent most...

High 5: Sci-fi books to check out

High 5: Sci-fi books to check out

KATIE MCCOY, Contributor May 2, 2023

Looking for some quality books to read over the summer? Here are five sci-fi books that are sure to keep your attention and take you on a thoughtful, fulfilling journey. "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" Author:...

Hannah Spohn holding a plaque.

Q&A: Passion launches Spohn to state SGA presidency”

RAINE CALDWELL, Contributor April 25, 2023

Hannah Spohn’s passion for student government shines in her role as president of the Texas Junior College Student Government Association. Appointed at age 19, she became the youngest member to take the...

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High 5: Experience Link’s most legendary adventures

GABRIEL CARLISLE, Contributor April 20, 2023

“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” the highly anticipated latest installment of the Zelda series, will be released May 12. The Zelda series changed the world of video games with its first...

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Creatives voice concerns over AI music

MATTHEAU FAUGHT, Presentation Editor April 11, 2023

Creative work that was once possible only after years of training and practice can now be done in mere minutes, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. Lately, creative fields have felt the brunt...

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Greener grass: Experts push eco-friendly lawn care

CARMEN GUZMAN, Managing Editor April 11, 2023

Trimmed grass isn’t an eco-friendly standard for your lawn, despite what your neighborhood homeowner's association says. It’s a patch that’s inhospitable for organisms, plants and even nutrients...

Alondra Puentes and her class

Q&A: Eastfield alum steps into new role as dance instructor

ALEXIA MUNOZ, Contributor March 28, 2023

First-generation student and Eastfield alum Alondra Puentes returned to campus as Eastfield’s newest dance instructor. She’ll soon guest-star in this year's spring concert on May 4. Puentes obtained...

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