OK, boomer. We get it. You’re grumpy and old and we’re walking around changing the status quo. We’re living our best lives without feeling the need to put down the younger generations.
We...
Frustrated supporters of thought-provoking literature recently celebrated Banned Books Week.
But considering all the efforts to suppress “controversial” writing, maybe the recognition should...
A few weeks ago we called out the college for holding lackluster events, specifically those during Hispanic Heritage Month.
But Eastfield is doing some things right, and both students and employees...
I once thought being a single woman was a curse and that I needed a man to validate me and give me a sense of worth.
I didn’t like who I was. I thought I was too dark, and that my lips weren’t...
If the Dallas County Community College District is serious about increasing student success, it’s time they begin to act like it.
In the past Eastfield has struggled to make LGBTQ people feel safe....
Another Hispanic Heritage Month is wrapping up, but with the number of bland events, we almost forgot it started.
In the past, there have been grand events to kick off the month, from a Dieciseis festival...
I’ve had what most would call a highly unusual and unorthodox upbringing. I remember the conversation with my father vividly. I was 6 years old and didn’t understand what he was telling me.
I...
What’s the first thing you do in the morning when you wake up? Brush your teeth? Make breakfast? Or do you check your phone to see who liked the picture you posted before bed last night?
Twitter,...
By Jessica Ramirez
@TheEtCetera
As a young mother of three school-age children. I know firsthand the struggles of finding adequate child care. I have experienced some issues in the past with facilities...
Protests from east to west are taking place calling on governments to take action against climate change.
While protests are fine, expecting quick results from the government is a far reach. Eastfield...
I got my first smartphone in 2015. Right away, I was hooked. At that time in my life I was a stay-at-home mom with a 1-year-old child and the caregiver for my 76-year-old mother. That phone became my...
With September being National Suicide Awareness Month, it’s important to discuss mental health and how it affects students. Many students with mental illness struggle with understanding and...
