Writing professor to tell stories for NE students
Texas-born writer Oscar Casares will share his writing inspirations and pieces from his works with students March 23-24 in NSTU Center Corner on NE Campus as guest speaker for the NE English department’s Living Literature. “I plan to speak to the students about how a person who grew up without books came to find himself [...]
Former NASA astronaut to speak on 4 campuses
Leroy Chiao will share his unique experiences as a Chinese-American astronaut with TCC students on March 24 and 25. A veteran of four space missions, Chiao has logged more than 229 days in space and has worked with Russian, Japanese, European and Canadian astronauts and their affiliated space agencies. He currently serves on the NASA [...]
Sculpture: Inside-Out
By Bethany Peterson/nw news editor The Lakeview Gallery on NW Campus is packed with sculptures from across Texas. Artists and instructors from across the state contributed work to the Sculpture: Inside-Out exhibit, running now through April 27 in the gallery and spilling onto the lawn outside WFAB. “The goal is to get as much [...]
Students can earn credits in St. Croix
By Bethany Sanderson/reporter Islands as a Classroom, a speech-history travel abroad program, will have its orientation 4-5 p.m. March 9 in SSTU 2105 on South Campus and 2-3 p.m. March 10 in WSTU 1303 on NW Campus. The program allows students to travel to the Caribbean island of St. Croix, where they will earn credits [...]
Air Force veteran: Education leads to influence
By Leah Bosworth/ne news editor Veteran pilot Lt. Gen. Frank Petersen expressed the importance of education and the capability students have to influence the future as he reflected upon his 38 years of military service. Petersen visited NE Campus Feb. 22 to present Six Decades of Change: Civil Rights and the Military in recognition of [...]
Names & Events
Now-March 11 TR Campus will host Safe Spring Break, a weeklong awareness of how to stay protected during the upcoming weeklong vacation. Veronica Warrior, TR health services coordinator, will provide pamphlets at booths on TRTR Main Street. March 9 Students can find tips on how to prepare for and make a good impression during an [...]
Students prove durability in TR contest
TR Campus hosted its stre ngth and endurance contest in the fitness center March 5 with about 20 contestants. Contestants did squats, which were worth two or three points per repetition depending on the weight; bench press, worth two or four points per rep; overhand pull-ups, worth two points each for close grip and three [...]
NW teacher gives road trip options
If money is tight this spring break, students can stay in Texas and enjoy a ride with friends taking Historic Road Trips from Dallas/Fort Worth by NW instructor Wendi Pierce out for a spin. Narratives of her trip provide a “dashboard reference” for those going on the road this time of year, Pierce said. “It’s [...]
Designer brings fashions to South
By Bethany Aanderson/reporter Spring into Fashion: Making Appearances Count began with a style show March 3 on South Campus. Guests at the Women’s History Month luncheon saw the fashion designs of Carolyn Raab, CEO and owner of The Bridge Boutique, modeled by South students, faculty and senior citizen college representatives. “We chose Carolyn Raab for [...]
Four could be next book/movie smash
By Ciaran Lambert/tr news editor In the ’80s, teen movies were all about teens being rebellious and teachers telling students not to “mess with the bull or you’ll get the horns.” In the ’90s, they were about cheerleading and turning ugly people into hotties, featuring 20-somethings playing teens. Nowadays, teen movies made with teens are [...]