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Do you read local news?

Fazy Camara November 14, 2024

Surely, you read. I mean, you’re reading this paper right now, presumably on a college campus. Fingers crossed, you can read.  What I mean to say is, do you read locally? We all know the rave...

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How to survive Thanksgiving

Reggie Miranda-Galvan November 14, 2024

Holidays can be a tricky time, and Thanksgiving is not an exception. Here is a little column to help make it through this year’s holiday season without raising your blood pressure. The most enjoyed...

On Being a First-Time Voter

On Being a First-Time Voter

Camden Rensink October 24, 2024

One of the biggest excitements of turning 18 was knowing I’d get to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Between renewing my driver’s license and checking my financial aid status, it seemed...

There’s a whole new crew bringing you the news

There’s a whole new crew bringing you the news

Clair Williamson September 24, 2024

Welcome students to a new semester here at Eastfield. I love the start of the school year, it always feels like an opportunity for new beginnings. Here at The Et Cetera, we are certainly leaning into that...

Registration issues leave students in limbo

Registration issues leave students in limbo

April 6, 2024

Dallas College has an obligation to update its students when crucial changes are made to their classes. For example, several students on campus, including staff at The Et Cetera, have had their professors...

EDITORIAL: Campus events need a stronger signal boost

EDITORIAL: Campus events need a stronger signal boost

February 28, 2024

Eastfield has a lot of cool events, but oftentimes students are left in the dark due to a lack of visibility. Some walls around campus are caked with posters. A lot of time, students hear about events...

Dallas College on the come-up

Dallas College on the come-up

January 31, 2024

Our campus is blurring the line between university and community college. With new programs that enable a bachelor’s track in critical sectors such as nursing, students can obtain an advanced education...

EDITORIAL: School choice limits parental freedom

EDITORIAL: School choice limits parental freedom

November 30, 2023

School choice and its promises of parental empowerment sound noble, but its goals are less than pure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is adamant on funding private and homeschool vouchers for parents. To accomplish...

EDITORIAL: Dallas College's website needs work

EDITORIAL: Dallas College’s website needs work

October 28, 2023

For an information directory expected to keep thousands of students and employees up to date, dallascollege.edu is full of outdated information left to confuse anyone seeking clarity. The site’s staff...

Dallas College skimps out on students

Dallas College skimps out on students

October 3, 2023

We commended Dallas College for its generosity in doling out raises last month, but unfortunately, some of that praise must be rescinded. This semester, the Board of Trustees approved a 5% raise to...

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EDITORIAL: Reactionaries don’t belong in news

EDITORIAL BOARD May 2, 2023

The firing of media pundits such as Tucker Carlson signals a shift that journalism needs: away from stoking emotions and more toward speaking the facts. Opinions have become rampant in broadcast news....

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EDITORIAL: Texas Republicans tread on personal freedoms

EDITORIAL BOARD April 11, 2023

The party of small government keeps biting off more than it should chew. Despite proclaiming that they support little government interference in everyday lives, Texas Republicans instead use their power...

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