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Opinion: 'All lives matter' slogan discredits struggles of Black Americans

Opinion: ‘All lives matter’ slogan discredits struggles of Black Americans

August 27, 2020

“Black Lives Matter” will continue to be chanted until the world recognizes they do.  But as protests for the lost lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard...

Editorial: Black Lives Matter.

Editorial: Black Lives Matter.

June 17, 2020

Editor's note:  This editorial statement originally ran on page 19 of The Et Cetera's June 12 paper edition.   

Editorial: District’s pandemic response earns five stars

Editorial: District’s pandemic response earns five stars

June 13, 2020

We commend the Dallas County Community College District for its responses to the novel coronavirus. In a time when many universities struggled with what options to take as life began shutting down,...

Opinion: Is getting drunk with friends worth the risk?

Opinion: Is getting drunk with friends worth the risk?

June 13, 2020

Many of us have found solace in the comfort of a shot glass as it slides across the bar top. A bar is a wonderful and beautiful sanctuary. I myself am inclined to indulge well beyond the point of...

Satire: Read if you dare: Prominent figures condemned to Dante's 9 levels of hell

Satire: Read if you dare: Prominent figures condemned to Dante’s 9 levels of hell

May 1, 2020

Dante Alighieri wrote "The Divine Comedy" nearly 700 years ago in the 14th century. The three-volume work focuses on the experience of life after death and the possibilities of each metaphysical stage...

Editorial: District should look for another option instead of cutting employees' pay

Editorial: District should look for another option instead of cutting employees' pay

April 22, 2020

Every Dallas County Community College District employee deserves their normal pay during the coronavirus pandemic. During what is the biggest strain on modern American life, the tension for some district...

Our pandemic stories: Mother, student, editor finds room for gratitude through difficulties

Our pandemic stories: Mother, student, editor finds room for gratitude through difficulties

April 8, 2020

About six weeks ago I stood in the soup aisle at Kroger and debated whether or not to stock up on some extra food. COVID-19 was starting to make its presence known in the United States, and the fear that...

Our pandemic stories: No boredom for pharmacy technician, student, staff writer

Our pandemic stories: No boredom for pharmacy technician, student, staff writer

April 8, 2020

As a pharmacy technician, I haven’t had the option of staying home like many people have. My friends complain on social media about their levels of boredom since the quarantine went into effect....

Don't get stung by online classes, follow these tips from a virtual course veteran

Don’t get stung by online classes, follow these tips from a virtual course veteran

March 29, 2020

By HUNTER GARZA @HunterTateEtc An extended spring break may have seemed like a good idea. Then came the shift of all classes online. Some people may think online classes are a breeze, but that is...

Editorial: DCCCD should announce changes now to ease COVID-19 uncertainty

Editorial: DCCCD should announce changes now to ease COVID-19 uncertainty

March 15, 2020

The Dallas County Community College District needs to extend spring break for a week amid the outbreak of the coronavirus. It’s the responsibility of the district to ensure the public is safe. By allowing...

EDITORIAL: LGBTQ community deserves more

EDITORIAL: LGBTQ community deserves more

March 5, 2020

It’s time for administrative leaders on campus to address the targeted attacks against the LGBTQ community. In October, Dean of Student Success and Wellness Katy Launius expressed concerns about the...

Editorial: Not voting has dire consequences

Editorial: Not voting has dire consequences

February 20, 2020

People of Eastfield, it’s time to get out and vote.   There’s a polling station located near the business office in the C Building for Dallas County residents, so most of you do not have any excuses...

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