03 Oct 2017
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By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC One would have a hard time outpacing the pretentiousness of the insufferable “Woodshock.” The film, which serves as fashion designers, Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s directorial debut, sees Kristen Dunst as Theresa, a clerk at a marijuana shop who uses a serum to turn...
Read more → 29 Sep 2017
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Reporter Mikaela Carrillo talks to students and staff to discuss the current news topics that are prevalent to them. — Video by Andrew Gonzales https://youtu.be/cxYTDyiMLac
Read more → 21 Sep 2017
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Jon Aguirre @JonAguirreETC “Dedicated to Bobby Jameson” is presented like an old cassette tape you would find at an estate sale and play on your dad’s dusty cassette player you retrieved from the attic. Ariel Pink is an American lo-fi indie artist that seamlessly blends influence and original...
Read more → 20 Sep 2017
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By LESLEY REYES @TheEtCetera Being a college student comes with a hidden price of over stressing about assignments, exams and the constant dread that lingers in the back of your mind that you will fall behind in your classes. There are multiple ways to unwind, but the best way to deal with...
Read more → 20 Sep 2017
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By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC Located off of Haskell Avenue, Dolly Python, a vintage clothing store in Dallas, offers a shopping experience unlike any other with its selection of items and local venders hosted in the store. The place seems small at first, like a rectangle of Western-themed...
Read more → 20 Sep 2017
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MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC In exploring themes of food and technology and how they interact in a modern world, Robin Sloan presents a sophomore novel that is a brilliant successor to his groundbreaking “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour Bookstore.” “Sourdough” revolves around Lois Clary, a software...
Read more → 20 Sep 2017
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By SAMUELFARLEY @TheEtCetera I have never read J.D. Salinger’s books, but after watching “Rebel in the Rye” I can honestly say that I cannot wait to pick up his classic novel “Catcher in the Rye.” This biopic is an excellent watch that will pull on every last heart string you posses. Enter...
Read more → 15 Sep 2017
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M2OIf1sLTs By JON-MARK TAMEZ @Jon_MarkETC Texas’ diversity stems form its history as a melting pot of cultures. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the state celebrates Hispanic and Latino-American influences on Texas. Texas culture incorporates Southern traditions...
Read more → 05 Sep 2017
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By JON-MARK TAMEZ @Jon-MarkETC “Deep Down Dark,” which tells the story of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped during the 2010 Copiapo mining accident in Chile, has been selected as the 2017-2018 common book for Eastfield College. “Deep Down Dark” explores how this event not only impacts the lives...
Read more → 05 Sep 2017
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Being a college student on a tight budget can make finding the perfect fall wardrobe a difficult journey, especially with the unpredictable Texas weather. But no need to worry: The Et Cetera has found the five best places to go for students looking to update their closets. — Compiled by Mikaela...
Read more → 05 Sep 2017
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By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC Artwork created by Eastfield faculty will be on display through Sept. 28 as a part of the “In Good Company” show. The art show houses artwork of full-time faculty and adjuncts as well as guest artists invited by each faculty member. “We have really good adjuncts,...
Read more → 05 Sep 2017
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By JESUS AYALA @AyalaETC More than 30 student clubs are active on campus, from the supersize Communication Club to the newly formed Plant Based Nutrition Club. Students can learn about existing clubs and how to form their own at the Club Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Lower Courtyard. “It’s...
Read more → 29 Aug 2017
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The 13th annual Big Tex Choice Awards were held in Fair Park on Aug. 27. Finalist and winners for the awards can be found at bigtex.com/food/choiceawards/
Read more → 25 Aug 2017
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By BRYAN PEREZ @TheEtCetera The Knocks performed a rhythmic and fun set paired with a beautiful arrangement of lights during a “private”, yet free show played outside of their current tour dates. The Knocks are a New York City electronic music duo consisting of Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner and James...
Read more → 22 Aug 2017
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By JASMINE OLIVA @TheEtCetera A newcomer in his mid-20s wanders along a dark and desolate shopping center on Garland Road on a Wednesday night. He stops in front of a large wooden door. His eyebrows are furrowed as he looks down at his phone and back at the door. Suddenly, the door opens and a young...
Read more → 16 Aug 2017
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By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC There’s nothing Robert Pattinson loves to do more than crap on the “Twilight” saga and the subsequent fame it has given him. The international heartthrob has had a hard time finding his footing in a post-Edward world despite showcasing his talent on various...
Read more → 12 May 2017
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In case you couldn't make it to the show, our video team has produced a short recap of the performances during the Spring Dance Concert on April 27 and 28.
Read more → 02 May 2017
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It’s time to start planning your summer. What better way to spend some time than by staying local and inexpensive? Spend time with friends, have fun and save money with these top five hidden gems. — Compiled by Macks Prewitt ➤ Opening Bell Coffee Most independent coffee shops are not cheap,...
Read more → 02 May 2017
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By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera A favorite pastime of hip-hop fans is discussing who is the best rapper ever. Of course every genre fanbase has this debate of who is the best in their field. But hip-hop is a relatively new genre and doesn’t have many artists in the running for the title. With...
Read more → 13 Apr 2017
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Following the popularity of their raunchy “Harvester Cabaret” last year, the Harvester Theatre Company is returning with a jukebox-themed spin. Directed by Mara Bim, the second annual “Harvester Cabaret Musical Revue” takes the audience through decades of popular music from the 1950s to the 2000s. Check...
Read more → 12 Apr 2017
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The annual Literary & Fine Arts Festival is in full swing after being extended from one week to a month. The March 31 Faculty Dance Concert, although not an official festival event, contributed to the variety of showcases. The official kickoff to the festival occurred on April 1 with Arts in Action,...
Read more → 11 Apr 2017
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By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC Working artists must be flexible and embrace modern marketing to find commercial success, said participants in the April 4 Making Art Work: Dispelling the Myth of the Starving Artist panel discussion. Shamsy Roomiani, a muralist, printmaker and installation artist...
Read more → 11 Apr 2017
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By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera I would say that Bob Dylan needs no introduction, but considering there was virtually no hype for his new album, he might. When I heard that one of my all-time favorite artists was releasing a new album, I wondered how I only found out a few days before its March...
Read more → 11 Apr 2017
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By EMYLEE LUCAS @TheEtCetera Editor’s note: Spoiler alert. Jack is back, and he finally has a gun. It’s a rare treat for people like me, who grew up in the ‘90s and early 2000s, to get a conclusion this good to a beloved childhood cartoon. Many shows of that era simply ended on a cliffhanger...
Read more → 11 Apr 2017
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By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Tacos La Banqueta Puro DF (which roughly translates to “Pure Mexico City Street Tacos”) isn’t the prettiest hidden gem. Be glad the taqueria is only located a mile off Highway 30 and Carroll Ave. because it isn’t in the type of neighborhood you’re OK getting...
Read more → 11 Apr 2017
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Music professor Melinda Imthurn and her wife adopted Elizabeth, who they have been fostering for the last two years. Photo courtesy of Melinda Imthurn. By KATRINA BOND @KatBondETC Melinda Imthurn and her wife walk through SuperTarget with two shopping carts full of diapers, children’s clothes,...
Read more → 28 Mar 2017
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By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC Linda Bois, a worker at the childcare center in the K building, saved the life of a choking child at the Babies R Us near Town East in Mesquite. The incident happened Feb. 23 when Bois and her daughter, Erica, were leaving the store and heard a commotion. Erica...
Read more → 28 Mar 2017
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By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera Pitbull, aka Mr. 305, aka Mr. Worldwide, aka Armando Christian Perez, is a pop-rapper from Miami and I’m not really sure who he makes music for. I’ve never met an honest-to-God Pitbull fan. “Climate Change” was released on March 17, and no one cared....
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