By Braulio Tellez Professor Elida De Obaldia’s introduction to engineering course is stirring up competition with a race to build the best robot. The ENGR-1201 class was added to the course schedule this semester after an extended hiatus and already has students thrilled about engineering. “It’s...

By Ethan Newman Eastfield and Missouri’s Columbia College celebrated their partnership Nov. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Columbia, a private, nonprofit university, opened an office last month in the W building and will begin offering classes on campus in January. “The Columbia partnership...

By Braulio Tellez Luke Skywalker had R2-D2. Joel Robinson had Crow T. Robot. Hogart Hughes had the Iron Giant. Professor David Kirk has the Kirkatron. Kirk is a computer science professor and creator of the robot many students see roaming the campus. Essentially, the robot is a portable flat-screen...

By Robert Burns “Taps” broke the unusual silence that fell in the Pit at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day. The colors were presented by soldiers in full dress regalia. Then Eastfield President Jean Conway asked veterans to raise their hands, saying they deserve recognition from the school. “They...

By J. Gomez and Caitlin Piper Eastfield police and administrators have changed some security procedures and plan for additional alterations in light of recent violent incidents on and around campus. Police Chief Michael Horak will lead a safety forum at 1 p.m. today in S-100/S-101. The public forum...

By Robert Burns President Barack Obama visited Eastfield College in 2011, but was not the first United States president to do so. In 1986, President George H.W. Bush visited the campus while campaigning for the Republican Party. To commemorate these events, Eastfield President Dr. Jean Conway unveiled...

By Clay Gibson Representatives of domestic violence and rape prevention groups visited Eastfield on Oct. 23 to launch the college’s participation in the national “It’s on Us” initiative. The public service campaign aims to curb sexual violence on college campuses. President Barack Obama...

By Sidney Murillo Nausea, coughs, stomach and chest pains are commonly associated with mild flus and non-life threatening infections. But the same symptoms also indicate Ebola. This confusion could be the reason behind the widespread panic over Ebola in the United States, biology professor Joseph...

Within the past few years, the world has seen professional athletes, CEOs, actors, politicians and musicians come out of the closet. Some say it is a sign that times are changing. “I definitely think that things are turning for the better,” said Larry Macklin, a part-time academic advisor. Macklin...

By Braulio Tellez, Sidney Murillo and Juanita Hernandez Republicans across the country swept to victory, taking every statewide office in Texas and wresting control of the U.S. Senate from Democrats. Fort Worth native Carol Edgeworth left the Democratic watch party in tears after her candidate...

By Robert Burns and Parker Ward Even as former Attorney General Greg Abbott — a known defender of current Texas voter identification laws — declared victory in the 2014 Texas gubernatorial elections Tuesday, voters were asking questions about the status of voter ID legislation. Under current...

By Braulio Tellez Two Eastfield police officers were stabbed in an altercation with a 22 year-old-man in the C building Monday night. Officer Elias Reymundo and Sgt. Melissa Jacobs suffered multiple lacerations and were taken to Baylor University Medical Center. Both officers...

By Andy Carrizales and Karina Dunn November’s elections will change the leadership of Texas, test the state’s controversial voter identification law and possibly shift power in the U.S. Senate. Eyes are trained on Senate races in Colorado, Iowa, Arkansas and Alaska. If Democrats win one of those...

  By Andy Carrizales After a 14-year reign, Rick Perry is stepping down as governor of Texas, and this November, a new governor will be headed to the Governor’s Mansion. With the opportunity to elect new leaders, some students at Eastfield are ready to hit the polls. In a recent unscientific...

By Stephen Klehm, Paola Tovar and Kristin Gines While most faculty, staff and students huddled in darkened classrooms and offices during a 15-minute lockdown drill Oct. 1, a SWAT-like police unit stormed the Eastfield Library. “Get your hands in the air,” the officers yelled at a bystander...

By Stephen Klehm Dreading the thought of transferring to a far-away school? You might not have to. Columbia College, a university in Columbia, Missouri, is partnering with Eastfield to offer four-year degrees in Mesquite. Students enrolled in the program will complete their first two years at Eastfield...

By Braulio Tellez Even in his final days, sick and losing his fight with cancer, philosophy and religion professor John Wadhams refused to give up teaching. Interim dean of social sciences Mike Walker said that while in the hospital, Wadhams wanted to continue teaching and tried to come up with...

By Braulio Tellez Tattoos and tales of interstellar travel come alive in this year’s common book. Eastfield’s fifth annual common book is Ray Bradbury’s “The Illustrated Man,” a collection of short stories tied to a main character. The whole college community is encouraged to read...

By Clay Gibson Eastfield is offering a new program on campus that helps high school students become assimilated into college life and achieve their dreams. Early College started three years ago in Dallas’ Samuell High School and the first generation of students arrived on campus this semester. The...

By Sidney Murillo Rape is no joke. Yet comedian Daniel Tosh suggests that a heckler should be gang raped. The Internet is awash with rape memes. One on Instagram shows a roofie being broken into a mixed drink with the label “Fastest way out of the friendzone.” Hashtag: “calm your tits.” The...

By BILLY DENNIS Seven Eastfield students are part of a select DCCCD team that will take the ride of a lifetime this summer in the NASA 2014 Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program. The students will conduct a complex scientific experiment in a microgravity environment during the week-long program...

The Eastfield College Chorus, under the direction of Melinda Imthurn, joined other Dallas community colleges in a special performance April 12 with the Irving Symphony orchestra, performing the “Carmina Burana.” “Carmina Burana” is a book collection of poems and songs from German composer...

By CYNNAMON ROUNDTREE Police officers face dangerous and stressful situations in their daily routine. Chaplain William Blain is there to support the officers and the hardships that they may face at work or at home. Blain was recently sworn in as the first official chaplain at Eastfield College....

By MORGAN CORLEY The college celebrated Earth Day on April 22 by showcasing the new Harvesters Community Garden at a special dedication ceremony. Staff and students strolled among the plots, speaking with gardeners and examining their work. The garden, which is located between the T and W buildings,...

By KARINA DUNN A few months ago, Wendy Jacobson was planning her own funeral. She and her daughter, Brooke, were discussing arrangements on the phone. “She said, ‘Mom, I hate to ask you this, but do you want to be cremated?’ ” Jacobson said. Jacobson, diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma...