Sunnyvale – American Idol final four contestant and native of Sunnyvale, Dalton Rapattoni, performed in his hometown Saturday as a part of the American Idol hometown tour. Rapattoni took time to thank his hometown for the turnout at his performance, as well as for their support for him on the show. “Every...

By David Silva Alumnae Marilyn Thomas, who graduated from Eastfield in 2007, has released her debut book, “Mercedee: A Black Woman’s Struggle During the Early Part of the Century.” “Mercedee” is a biographical novel, based on Thomas’s grandmother’s struggles with racism and abuse. Born...

By Jamiah Sandles Cultural phenomenon “American Idol”’ is coming to an end after 15 seasons. Watching “Idol” growing up, I dreamed of auditioning. I remember re-enacting the audition process with my brother on my karaoke machine. My brother and I would take turns — one would play the contestant,...

By Brittany Parker Eastfield students considering launching a women’s empowerment and leadership club  similar to the college and districtwide programs already in place for men. The Office of Student Engagement & Retention will hold meetings March 28 and 29 to access interest in the program....

By Devon Rice The Eastfield Theatre Co. is going “entirely bonkers” to prepare for its performance of “Alice In Wonderland” at the Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association One-Act Play Festival at Tarleton State University. “It’s not a traditional representation of ‘Alice...

By Keturah Jones Each month, more than 4 million students rely on the website Rate My Professors to help them choose the best courses and professors based upon peer reviews. RateMyProfessors.com is a free site used by students seeking reviews on college professors in the United States, Canada and the United...

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...