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Campus life reignites passion for learning

Campus life reignites passion for learning

September 12, 2019

  Having done the college life once before, I was dreading returning to school after a seven-year hiatus.  Walking into Eastfield on Aug. 26 was an unexpected experience that brought me a new hope to...

Sony throws monkey-wrench into the Spider-Verse

Sony throws monkey-wrench into the Spider-Verse

September 11, 2019

  Spider-Man is far from home following the recent disagreement between Sony and Disney, and everything the fans and actors have grown to love about the franchise is at risk.  Two movies with...

Smokers need compromise on campus

Smokers need compromise on campus

September 11, 2019

  There is a war against smokers. When one thinks of discrimination, it’s usually on the grounds of race, sex, religion or orientation. But this is a newer breed of intolerance. This cloud hangs heavy...

8-week terms can trip up nontraditional students

8-week terms can trip up nontraditional students

August 29, 2019

    Shorter course terms can be problematic for those seeking a restart later in life. I’ve had a few experiences with shorter terms now and would like to present the perspective of a nontraditional...

Don't let college pass you by: A hero's origin story

Don't let college pass you by: A hero's origin story

August 28, 2019

    As easy as some people may think community college is compared to a prestigious university, it’s still new and different. Whether you’re here because plans failed or a financial situation...

EDITORIAL: Graduation errors expose ineptitude in communication

EDITORIAL: Graduation errors expose ineptitude in communication

May 8, 2019

For a college administration that prides itself on transparency and open communication, waiting until three days before the commencement ceremony to release an official statement about the graduation...

Prescription costs in America continue to cause problems

Prescription costs in America continue to cause problems

May 7, 2019

America, land of the free and home of the most expensive drug costs in the civilized world.  Lifesaving medications, such as insulin and seizure preventatives, are often the most expensive.  The more...

Electric cars are pricey yet save environment

Electric cars are pricey yet save environment

May 7, 2019

  Now that electric cars provide a more environmentally friendly option for driving, why do people ages 18-20 constitute only 1.4 percent of the people who are buying, according to a 2017 survey conducted...

Immigration completes our country’s melting pot

Immigration completes our country’s melting pot

May 7, 2019

  Do you know someone from another country? You probably hear the word immigrant in the news frequently, but are there any immigrants among your close friends? If not, you might be missing out on...

Letter to the editor: High school students deserve  welcoming campus, empathy

Letter to the editor: High school students deserve welcoming campus, empathy

May 7, 2019

Dear Editor, The Et Cetera’s decision to publish the April 17 column under the headline “Eastfield invaded by teenagers” was irresponsible. The large population of Early College High School and dual...

EDITORIAL: Pro-Israel clause hampers First Amendment rights

EDITORIAL: Pro-Israel clause hampers First Amendment rights

April 17, 2019

  Cartoon by Anthony Lazon/The Et Cetera The First Amendment guarantees Americans certain unalienable rights. So why are those rights currently being trampled merely to play big brother to one of...

Eastfield invaded by teenagers

Eastfield invaded by teenagers

April 16, 2019

  Eastfield College is becoming so overrun with high school students that the Dallas County Community College District should rename the college Eastfield High School.  Eastfield currently claims...

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