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‘Persepolis’ study in contradictions

Molly Schalk April 10, 2025

In today’s political climate, uncertainty is the rule. For anyone other than an able-bodied, white, Christian, heterosexual, cisgender man, the threat of waking up one day to find that one has lost their...

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The Et Cetera’s Top 5 inspirational movies

Erick Campuzano April 10, 2025

For many students, there are times when you are feeling down, as if you aren’t doing enough, or will not be able to accomplish your dreams. Watching an inspirational movie can change your mood right...

Elise Stuart (left) and Elise 
Galliford (right) gaze at stars printed on plates of glass as a way to map the sky.

Students shine in ‘Silent Sky’

Clair Williamson April 10, 2025

From the warmth and simple order of the home set to the grandiose chaos of Harvard, Eastfield Theater Department’s newest production is told by the set and staging as much as it is the words themselves....

Top holiday movies to watch this season

Top holiday movies to watch this season

Shakinia Mackey December 5, 2024

Traditionally, the holidays are time for celebration and family. Recently, they have also sparked family-friendly debates — the most popular one being over whether or not the Dallas Cowboys will win...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

The album cover for Vena Sera.

Chevelle: Looking Back At Lifeblood

Sean Stroud, Editor in Chief April 6, 2024

Seventeen years ago today, Chevelle released their fourth album, “Vena Sera.” The title translates in Latin roughly to “vein liquids.” The album consisted of new material and revisited demos and...

Remembering the King of Delta Blues

Remembering the King of Delta Blues

Sean Stroud, Editor In Chief February 28, 2024

Despite being reduced to the lesser half of R&B, the blues set the groundwork for much of the music that preceded it. The genre also has a rich history thanks to the cool cats who created it.  Howlin’...

High 5: The best films of Carl Weathers

High 5: The best films of Carl Weathers

Mattheau Faught, Presentation Editor February 28, 2024

On the first of February, actor Carl Weathers passed away. While he started as a fairly successful athlete, people worldwide likely remember him for his performance on the big screen.  Weathers participated...

Machine Girl’s Method to the Madness

Machine Girl’s Method to the Madness

Carmen Guzman, Managing Editor January 31, 2024

Some might be scared away by the abrasive nature of Machine Girl, but the ugly sludge of music genres is what makes their tunes so beautiful. Since the project’s debut in 2012, Matt Stephenson and Sean...

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