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Mother/Daughter duo Karen and Lindsay participate in Bowls for Hunger event. Lindsay is seen here scoring her clay pieces.

Eastfield event combines art with purpose

Clair Williamson and Reggie Miranda-Galvan November 14, 2024

As the country heads into a holiday season where so many festivities are focused on food, it’s important to highlight the issues of hunger, poverty and food insecurity. The holidays can be expensive...

Daniel Garcia and Elise Stewart perform “No Strings Attached,” a contemporary dance piece.

Creativity takes center stage this fall

Reggie Miranda-Galvan November 14, 2024

New students had their first opportunity to experience the performing arts on Eastfield’s campus on Nov. 1 and 2. The performance was held by the Drama and Dance Departments in Building F. The audience...

Graphic by Erick Campuzano

Students share strategies for success in balancing act of life

Shakinia Mackey November 14, 2024

Balancing the demands of family, work and academics is almost an impossible task. With the rising costs of education and inflation, many students must work to support their families.   Clair Williamson...

The Motley family, who migrated to Texas from Kentucky, purchased the land that is now Eastfield College in 1865. While the family’s vacant home, the Motley mansion, burned down in 1967, Eastfield College was established in 1970 and the family cemetery remains on the campus. These images capture what the cemetary looks like today.

Discovering Buried History: The Mystery Behind Motley

Samuel Farley October 24, 2024

The Motley family cemetery is a unique part of Eastfield, where generations of pioneers and their descendants lay at rest beneath brown and gray headstones enclosed by a milky-white iron fence. While the...

“Gerald” shamlessly begging for snacks from students just outside the N and C buildings.

Meet Gerald the Squirrel and Friends

Ethan Aderhold October 24, 2024

Eastfield students recently noticed a small, blind squirrel on the ground between the walkways of the C, N, and L buildings on Sept. 26. The animal had a single gray eye on the left side of his face, and...

Garden Group Looking to Grow More Members

Garden Group Looking to Grow More Members

Erick Campuzano October 24, 2024

It’s time to go to the green, Eastfield! The Garden Volunteer Group is a place where students can start their own garden by claiming a bed, and start to help nature as well as improve their own mental...

Professor Taylor with student staff of The Et Cetera at the TCCJA 
Convention earlier this month.

Spotlight Shines Bright on Professor Erica Taylor

Fazy Camara October 24, 2024

Appreciation comes in many forms. Here at The Et Cetera, our form of applause comes in a very special way. For this month’s teacher spotlight, it would only be right to feature our very own Newspaper...

Children of All Ages Enjoy Fall Festival

Children of All Ages Enjoy Fall Festival

Eric Herrera, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

The annual fall festival on Eastfield’s campus had several special deliveries from Amazon. Yes, Amazon. They came in the way of students who were awarded Amazon grants for a special Mechatronics and...

“Sign of Recognition” - Claudia Quintero Moseley Art Exhibit
Now - October 4
Eastfield Gallery - F219

Events Calendar

September 24, 2024

Upcoming Events at Eastfield “Sign of Recognition” - Claudia Quintero Moseley Art Exhibit Now - October 4 Eastfield Gallery - F219 Getting Connected - Resource Fair Sept 25 - 10am-2pm The...

The Student Government Association even has its own hashtag.

Student government association creates change

Clair Williamson, Editor in Chief September 24, 2024

When I first started attending classes at Eastfield this past summer, one of the organizations that caught my eye was the Student Government Association (SGA). I was curious to know more so when I saw...

Artist Claudia Quintero Moseley talks with student Daniela Segovia about inspiration for her work.

Artist aims to leave her mark on viewers

Clair Williamson, Editor in Chief September 24, 2024

A new exhibit opened at the Eastfield Art Gallery on August 26 entitled, “Sign of Recognition,” by guest artist Claudia Quintero Moseley. The gallery hosted a reception on September 11 for students,...

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