Friday, December 1, 2023
Alex Hoben/The Collegian NE student Aila Sherman eats a salad from Caffe Noliz, the cafe can be found in NSTU. The on-campus eating establishment offers Starbucks drinks, pastries and meals. Caffe Noliz opened earlier this year across the district.

Caffe Noliz sales not affected by boycotts

NINA BANKS managing editor nina.banks@my.tccd.edu Some TCC students are boycotting Starbucks, but Caffe Noliz and Trinity Brews isn’t taking the hit.  On Oct. 9, Starbucks Workers United, a...
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Phishing emails target students, faculty, staff

OLLA MOKHTAR campus editor olla.mokhtar@my.tccd.edu Do you need a job? Don’t worry, there are 10 different emails from jobs you’ve never heard of waiting in your inbox.  Phishing...
Olla Mokhtar/The Collegian Members of The Collegian hold out their ACP Hall of Fame indicator ribbons. The Collegian was inducted into the ACP Hall of Fame earlier this month.

Collegian takes on nationals

NINA BANKS managing editor nina.banks@my.tccd.edu The Collegian was inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame on Oct. 30.  The Fall National College Media Association Convention took...

Dietetic program aims to uplift students

KEYLA HOLMES campus editor keyla.holmes@my.tccd.edu Nutrition is an aspect of food consumption that impacts everyone. SE campus offers the dietetics program for students interested in a myriad...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian TR student Krista Flores studies anatomy and physiology in the cafeteria.

Mental distress increases due to extreme workload, finals

XAVIER BOATNER campus editor xavier.boatner@my.tccd.edu As the end of the semester draws near, the stress of an ever-increasing workload has begun to weigh on the shoulders of...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian SE students Haleigh Ferguson and Isara Al-Hilo act on stage during rehearsals for “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.” The play opens Nov. 15.

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ production dials up story of missed communication

NINA BANKS managing editor nina.banks@my.tccd.edu SE theater department sees dead people. They play them too.  The play “Dead Man’s Cellphone” will open from Nov. 15-17. It centers on...
Ariel DeSantiago/The Collegian Connect coordinator of student development Darcy Brignac speaks during the “Real Stories” event about the responsibilities faculty have towards their students even outside of the classroom.

‘Real Stories’ shared on homelessness

OLLA MOKHTAR campus editor olla.mokhtar@my.tccd.edu Imagine being without comfort. Being without safety. Being without water.  These are all things the first event of the “Real Stories” series concerning...
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Teaching a generation, paycheck to paycheck

XAVIER BOATNER campus editor xavier.boatner@my.tccd.edu Complications surrounding professor pay raises have only increased as the weeks have gone on and put certain professors’ financial stability at risk.   TCC...
File photo/The Collegian Kenya Ayers-Palmore, left, talks to a faculty member during the Welcome Week event on NE Campus in August. Ayers-Palmore was fired as NE president Oct. 27.

Breaking: NE president fired, submits appeals

Story has been updated to clarify Ayers-Palmore's contract status. HOPE SMITH editor-in-chief hope.smith393@my.tccd.edu Kenya Ayers-Palmore said she was fired from her job as NE Campus president and is...
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Kenya Ayers-Palmore’s statement to The Collegian

For “The Collegian” by Kenya Ayers-Palmore I am grateful to “The Collegian” for inviting me to share why I am no longer serving as President of the...
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Former VP appeals retaliation lawsuit

HOPE SMITH editor-in-chief hope.smith393@my.tccd.edu TCC’s former vice president for development plans to appeal her lawsuits against the college that led to the departure of former Chancellor Eugene...
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Child care program helps TCC students

KEYLA HOLMES campus editor keyla.holmes@my.tccd.edu For students seeking childcare services, finding the right fit can pose a challenge, especially for those who may not be able to...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian NE students Mimi Nguyen and Victoria Baeza work on assignments in the study areas in NSTU. Nguyen said that the Wi-Fi in buildings such as NSCE is unstable at best when connected to.

Concerns over Wi-Fi addressed by IT experts

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI staff reporter collegian.editor@tccd.edu Wi-Fi network issues for students and faculty are being rectified with new wireless access points installed on NE campus.  In response to this...
Olla Mokhtar/The Collegian Richard Gonzalez presents to a group of students the history of Latino education with a picture of students in one of the first Latino schools.

Author stresses Latino voting participation

OLLA MOKHTAR campus editor olla.mokhtar@my.tccd.edu Being a part of the majority isn’t enough, one should be educated as well.  Richard Gonzales, author of “Raza Rising Chicanos in North...
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NE Campus event explores the “What are you?” racial question

HUDA QURESHI staff reporter collegian.editor@tccd.edu NE Campus students were given a platform to explore race and community at the “What Are You” event held by the Intercultural...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian NE student Rachael Adams operates one of the TV cameras during the TCC Newsfeed broadcast. The Newsfeed is run by the RTVF department and is open to student volunteers. It is a way for students to get on-the-job experience for newscasts.

Film Workforce Program offers certification for RTVF students

KEVIN MORALES staff reporter collegian.editor@tccd.edu TCC presents an easy and quick four to five-month program that allows individuals to fast-track their way into the film industry.  They are...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian Specially made Lotería cards were provided by student activities. There were two sets, one traditional and one TCC-themed.

Hispanic heritage honored with classic game of chance

XAVIER BOATNER campus editor xavier.boatner@my.tccd.edu NE campus celebrated Mexican culture by gathering students to play a beloved game of chance.  Loteria, a game not unlike bingo, has been...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian Bookstores across the district provide fast food options to college students. Ramen, a popular ultra-processed food, is an example of a low nutritional but accessible option.

Fast food is convenient, but at what cost?

OLLA MOKHTAR campus editor olla.mokhtar@my.tccd.edu Go to school, go to class, go to work and repeat.   In the time between, many students find it difficult to have a...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian “Go Purple TCC” is an initiative shedding light on domestic violence. Purple is the color for domestic violence awareness.

Event raises awareness about harsh realities of domestic violence

KEYLA HOLMES campus editor keyla.holmes@mytccd.edu Trauma Trainer Chelsea Davis works with The Women’s Center in Tarrant County to educate and destigmatize conversations regarding violence in interpersonal relationships.   On...
Alex Hoben/The Collegian The SE Jazz Band performs during their concert on Oct. 10. The concert featured not only them but also the Chamber Wind Ensemble and the Music Club.

Striking a chord

NINA BANKS managing editor nina.banks@my.tccd.edu Regardless of major, many students wish to continue their music education in college. For SE student Keila Baez, this meant playing the...