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Creating conversations about sexual assault

Creating conversations about sexual assault

Mya-Nicole Johnson, Contributor July 9, 2024

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is recognized every year in April and aims to address the stigma about the uncomfortable topic. SAAM first began in 2001 in the U.S. and has since grown into a global...

Bush celebrates scoring a run.

Eastfield ties for No.1 in DAC

Sean Stroud, Editor in Chief May 7, 2024

Eastfield came back to beat Richland 6-5 on April 24 after a slow start to win the first of their three-game series. The Harvester Bees won two of the three games to tie for No. 1 in the Dallas Athletic...

Be fantastic, stop the use of plastic

Be fantastic, stop the use of plastic

Greta Zimmerman, Contributor May 7, 2024

I can’t help but think about how cruel and indifferent people must be to aimlessly use nonbiodegradable materials and not think about the consequences. What they don’t realize is that plastic hurts...

High 5: Texas wildflowers

High 5: Texas wildflowers

Lucero Guzman, Page Designer May 7, 2024

Though bluebonnets are the classic Texas roadside adornments, several other wildflowers will begin to bloom soon. Here are five less commonly known native wildflowers, some of which can be spotted already.  Mexican...

Chucho holds a ball and looks back. He was impounded in September of 2023.

Shelter crowding crisis: Dogs face death

Sean Stroud, Editor in Chief May 6, 2024

Deadlines have been set for animals to leave – either by adoption or euthanasia. The Mesquite Animal Shelter is over capacity with more dogs coming in by the day. Barking can be heard from the lobby...

The Et Cetera staff poses with their awards.

Eastfield student journalists win state awards

Sean Stroud, Editor in Chief May 6, 2024

The Et Cetera newsroom won first place in Best of Show Website and third for Best of Show Newspaper in Division 2 at the annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention last month.  Eastfield...

Keith Whitley: Kentucky Bluebird

Keith Whitley: Kentucky Bluebird

Sean Stroud, Editor in Chief May 6, 2024

Ending up as a country singer often involves a bit of redirection. George Strait served in the Army, attained the rank of corporal and graduated from Texas State before his career took off. Merle Haggard...

Gun training is a requirement for gun safety

Gun training is a requirement for gun safety

Carmen Guzman, Managing Editor May 6, 2024

As someone who’s been hung up on by a police dispatcher, I’ve learned that I’m on my own during a dangerous encounter. I have no choice but to take advantage of the Second Amendment, and I recognize...

Dallas needs a crash course in road safety

Dallas needs a crash course in road safety

Ryan Urquhart, Contributor May 5, 2024

Dallas drivers are terrible and are ruining the road for the rest of us. There must be a regional/cultural issue in effect and the worst drivers are here in our hometown. As a disabled Air Force veteran...

Freak (left) gets berated by Modoc (right), played by Marquist Price.

REVIEW: Squirrel Girl Goes Nuts

CARMEN GUZMAN, Managing Editor April 17, 2024

Eastfield Theatre hit the ground running with their latest performance, “Squirrel Girl Goes To College.” Some actors tripped along the way, but that’s all part of the fun. When the theatre department...

Student government begins enforcing club policies

Student government begins enforcing club policies

Ethan Aderhold, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

By fall 2024, all Dallas College clubs that are not part of a national organization are required to have student government representative. These requirements have been around since December but will be...

High 5: Figures in womens history

High 5: Figures in women’s history

Zari Reynolds, Contributor April 9, 2024

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are five female activists from across the globe who have inspired millions of people.  Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate rose to prominence in 2019 for...

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