Students say their social media addiction earns“Generation Me” label
By Amy Estrada/reporter According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the contemporary society of young adults is defined by its “look-at-me” culture. Those born between 1982 and 2002 have been named “Generation Me,” according to an article in The New York Times Magazine by Judith Warner, and both make a connection between this heavy [...]
Jobless students, hang in there
In the past few months, more and more of my friends have struggled with the value of a college education — especially with a 9.4 percent unemployment rate in the U.S. and 8.3 percent in Texas, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in December. Time and time again, I’ve heard the same question: [...]
Students should use political sway
One night a year, each major broadcasting network cancels all of its regularly scheduled programming and airs the president’s State of the Union address. And one night a year, millions of college students groan that their TV shows are not on. But students should stop and listen because as unfortunate as it is, they will [...]
Vaccinations key, keep pets healthy
Procrastination is an ugly word and an even more unattractive personality flaw that sometimes carries a hefty price. For the first time since becoming a parent to my little four-legged friends, I had an extremely nutty lapse in judgment. Isabel, my Labrador mix, was due for her annual shots in mid-December. I tossed the reminder [...]
Plagiarism policy needs fixing
TCC needs clarity in its policy on plagiarism and stricter enforcement across the district when genuine plagiarism is committed. While students are still subject to probation, suspension or expulsion if faced with the charge, those punishments aren’t being levied consistently. Many students are given a slap on the wrist in the form of a zero [...]
Enduring desire Nuns & Boxers
By Jim Birmingham/reporter Focusing on nuns and boxers, the Enduring Desire art exhibit is on display in the East Fork Gallery on Trinity River Campus until April 17. Candice Chase, the creator of the photo exhibit, has high-resolution, digital-format archival prints taken over a five-year period. The images show a variety of color or black [...]
Bio forms: mucous membrane, connective tissue & pituitary glands all made of clay
By Leah Bosworth/ne news editor The NE library has a pituitary gland, a mucous membrane and connective tissue, and they’re all made of clay. The sculptures are part of the colorful and concrete Bio Forms exhibit on display through April 14. The exhibit is a joint project between the NE Ceramics II classes and the [...]
‘Black magic’ doesn’t pay off in billiards
By Drew Williams/sports editor NW Campus intramurals continued March 22 with its billiard tournament in the Student Center. Fourteen participants played eight-ball in a single-elimination format. Making his way through the tournament with what most would consider amazing luck, NW student Jorge Cifuentes advanced to the championship round in the most improbable fashion. After being [...]
4’s Up gets top seed in upcoming South tournament
By Drew Williams/sports editor 4’s Up will be the top seed in South Campus’ intramural basketball tournament despite its poor play in the final two games of the season. After losing to the Eastside Ballers 93-89 in double overtime March 22 to end its attempt at an undefeated season, 4’s Up lost again Thursday to [...]
Team Hernandez earns NE’s place in District Cup tournament
By Drew Williams/sports editor The NE Campus intramural basketball tournament is over, and Team Hernandez will represent the campus in the District Cup tournament April 1-2. Team Hernandez beat Team Adams 59-47 in the championship game March 11. Team captain T.J. Hernandez scored 27 points, including seven three-pointers. “It was a good game, but then [...]