DL director takes college to court
By Karen Gavis/managing editor A longtime TCC employee is suing the district because he thinks the college’s treatment of him compared to that of a female employee was discriminatory. Director of distance learning Kevin Eason initiated the lawsuit and has requested a jury trial. The trial was originally set to be held in Judge Dana [...]
Students back teacher in spite of allegations
By Shirlett Warren/editor-in-chief A group of nearly 30 SE students met with campus president William Coppola Nov. 20 to show support for a government instructor who they fear might lose his job. While the allegations against Darrell Castillo are not clear, two students complained about his lectures and method of teaching to SE humanities divisional [...]
Science major instituted to balance workloads
Shu Patel/ reporter Choosing the right career path and degree plan in college is one of the most important decisions a student will make, South Campus students learned during First Year-Career Guidance and Planning Nov. 16. MavTrack counselor Julie Garcia with the University of Texas at Arlington discussed different ways students can plan their college [...]
Army officer advices students to find their purpose
Terrance Gilbert/Reporter U.S. Army Capt. Angel Garcia delivered the keynote address Nov. 16 for the second of four Leadership eXperience Summits for TR students. Garcia graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in higher education. Garcia, who was born and raised in Miami, described his educational journey to [...]
SE exhibit uses light manipulation as art expression
By Kelli Londono/entertainment editor Two local artists have joined for SE Campus’ art installation Falloff in the Art Corridor II Gallery, which includes videos, fixtures and projections of light manipulation with a new concept of art and meaning. Fine arts adjunct and artist Timothy Harding and Fort Worth artist Kris Pierce are members of an [...]
Entertainment Calendar
MUSIC Nov. 29 The NW choir performs a fall concert directed by music instructor Patricia Bedford. The group will perform choral literature of all styles. The concert begins at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall (WFAB 1105). For more information, email Bedford at patricia.bedford@tccd.edu. Nov. 29 South music professor Oscar Dressler and music instructor Iryna [...]
Gas Naturally
By Karen Gavis/managing editor TCC’s natural gas wells have generated more than $8 million in revenue since 2005, and recent Tarrant County high school graduates who want to attend TCC can cash in on a portion of it if they meet certain criteria. According to documents obtained through an open records request, the total amount [...]
District diversity survey rewards participation with incentives
By Karen Gavis/managing editor As part of a districtwide diversity initiative, TCC students and employees were sent surveys via myTCC Nov. 27. And a drawing with prizes such as gift cards, preferred parking spots and lunch with campus presidents will be given away as participation incentives. The survey will be open until Dec. 7 and [...]
Program rightly addresses inequalities
From the U.S.’ foundation when slavery was a hot debate to the 1960s when African-Americans fought for the equal opportunity they were supposed to have already been granted, racial equality has been an issue in America. Starting in 1961, the federal government has been trying to correct past inequalities through affirmative action policies that mandate [...]
Lack of teacher respect reveals immaturity
Sometimes, the lack of respect given to TCC instructors by some of their students is amazing. When an instructor cannot teach and has to lock the classroom door 15 minutes after class begins because students are constantly walking in late, there is a problem. And when an instructor comments about it, only to have students [...]