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EDITORIAL: Campus events need a stronger signal boost

EDITORIAL: Campus events need a stronger signal boost

February 28, 2024

Eastfield has a lot of cool events, but oftentimes students are left in the dark due to a lack of visibility. Some walls around campus are caked with posters. A lot of time, students hear about events...

We need to talk about friendship breakups

We need to talk about friendship breakups

Lucero Guzman, Page Designer February 28, 2024

When someone talks about breakups, they’re usually referring to the end of a romantic relationship. Even just the word “relationship” is most often interpreted to mean a romantic one. There’s no...

AI love cant replicate human intimacy

AI love can’t replicate human intimacy

MATTHEAU FAUGHT, Presentation Editor February 28, 2024

In recent years, we’ve seen a steady rise in AI-powered chatbots with apps like Replika and character.ai. These apps allow their users to create customizable bots to chat with that take on whatever personality...

Creature capture is not Pokemon exclusive

Creature capture is not Pokemon exclusive

ETHAN ADERHOLD, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Palworld’s recent explosion in popularity has driven Nintendo’s militant fanbase to label it a Pokemon clone, but this statement paints a problematic view. Among these claims, the most prevalent is...

Inspire your muse by buying used

Inspire your muse by buying used

CARMEN GUZMAN, Managing Editor February 28, 2024

Almost every single item in my bedroom is secondhand. All of these vintage clothes, tools and cameras I buy have been around longer than I have. And not just practical items, but also newspapers detailing...

Headlines are a headache to read

Headlines are a headache to read

Kian Stone, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

Something I have thought about recently is “how are readers in America consuming their news?” I discovered that a surprising number of people simply do not even get past the headlines. Headlines...

Dallas College on the come-up

Dallas College on the come-up

January 31, 2024

Our campus is blurring the line between university and community college. With new programs that enable a bachelor’s track in critical sectors such as nursing, students can obtain an advanced education...

There’s No Need for Rushed Degrees

There’s No Need for Rushed Degrees

Lucero Guzman, Page Designer January 31, 2024

I pushed myself as much as I could during high school, and graduated in the top 6% of my class because of it. However, I knew that I was on the verge of extreme academic burnout, so I chose to attend community...

Pumpkin spice is great if you hate yourself

Pumpkin spice is great if you hate yourself

JULIAN VALENZUELA, Photographer December 1, 2023

Fall is a peaceful season that entails beautiful outdoor scenery, cool weather and tasty treats. However, every season has its culinary imperfections and fall’s glaring cavity is pumpkin spice. When...

EDITORIAL: School choice limits parental freedom

EDITORIAL: School choice limits parental freedom

November 30, 2023

School choice and its promises of parental empowerment sound noble, but its goals are less than pure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is adamant on funding private and homeschool vouchers for parents. To accomplish...

Ethnic cleansing is not multi-faceted

Ethnic cleansing is not multi-faceted

LUCERO GUZMAN, Graphic Designer November 30, 2023

It has been weeks since Gaza has come under attack by Israel, and this siege gets more brutal with time. Activists worldwide are coming together to raise awareness for this issue, but a humanitarian concern...

Modern video games are wasting your time

Modern video games are wasting your time

ETHAN ADERHOLD, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

Video games have become bloated with gated content. Games are fun, but under their gilded surface, recent innovations in games have turned the once simple experience of earned cosmetics into a time and...

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