More turning to layaway in holiday push
Mario Montalvo/ multimedia editor Because of the economy, consumers are more budget-conscious than ever, but many big-name retailers are reintroducing layaway programs to rekindle holiday sales. Retail giant Wal-Mart eliminated its layaway program in 2006 but brought it back this year making more items available and extending the layaway period. For $10, or 10 percent [...]
Fall 2012 Exam Schedule
Final examination periods will be a maximum of one hour and fifty minutes, and examinations will be conducted in the rooms where classes regularly meet. If a class meets at a time other than those listed below, the instructor will announce the examination time. Eight-week courses will have exams during the last class meeting during [...]
Dump social media addictions, ease student stress
By Jasmine Fagan/reporter The Internet and social media websites are so integrated in everyday life the balance of school work and social media activity is often blurred. South Campus student Zayda Montemayor, 20, admits to facing those issues. “Often, I am in class completely focused on a Twitter trending topic or a Facebook argument that [...]
NE computer student takes first place in US
By Kenney Kost/ne news editor NE student Robert Cox placed first in the U.S. and second overall in the NetRiders Round 3 Theatre Finale, securing a trip to Cisco Headquarters in San Jose, Calif. “I knew he was going to do something special,” said Neil Brooks, associate professor of computer science. “Robert works so hard [...]
Spring classes train students on South, SE in official referee skills
By Valerie Edwards/reporter The Sports Officiating class offered on South and SE campuses gives an opportunity for students to earn money after successfully completing the course. Michael Daniels, South health and physical education department chair and intramural director, said interested students could get their start to become a referee for local sports. “The Sports Officiating [...]
Higher One account neglect could delay financial aid delivery
By Kirsten Mahon/tr news editor TCC’s administrators have learned that only 13 percent of students have taken action with their new Higher One accounts. TCC has contracted all refunds to be processed through Higher One, a college financial aid disbursement company. said Bill McMullen, TR director of financial aid. “It could be a tuition refund [...]
TCC adult education helps 3 women bond
By Shirlett Warren/editor-in-chief A basic education is something many take for granted, but three women recognized how an education could lead to better opportunities. So they took charge of their future and started sharing one car to make sure they each made it to class. Fannis Castro, Marina Gonzalez and Luz Perez each faced the [...]
Faculty chafe at policies, changes
By Joshua Knopp/special assignments editor Over the past few years, a divide has formed between TCC faculty and administration. In attempts to improve the college, the administration has put a multitude of policies in place that affect teachers’ everyday routines, and many faculty are and have been skeptical of the programs’ effectiveness. Former vice chancellor [...]
Darkness before daylight
By Karen Gavis/managing editor The academic advisor had worked diligently for years toward his goal of becoming a TCC registrar. He was making more money than ever. However, Adam Baugh was miserable. Pieces of his life began to fall like dominoes. His personal journey led him down a winding path of bad days, doctor visits, [...]
Scheduler helps students to think less
A few weeks ago, TCC bought a program to design a schedule for students. Since the school has increased tuition twice in the last few years, it’s nice to see money coming back to help students. But it’s hard to see how this program will help most students. Designing a schedule and registering for classes [...]