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Movers Unlimited Dance Company performs “Gee: of the Earth Within,” dance at the Fort Worth Dance Festival on Oct. 3.
Dance teams unveil talent at festival
Director Blane North used stop motion and live action techniques for directing
Student crafts film inspired by punk genre
Early voting for the proposed amendments starts on Oct. 20 and ends on Oct. 31.  
Voters will decide on 17 state amendments
Tarrant County District Clerk Thomas Wilder, retired County Judge Glen Whitley and County Clerk Mary Louise Nicholson explain county government Oct. 2.
County officials discuss local government roles
Students and faculty meet to explore the Trinity trail in Fort Worth for a two hour ride at 10 a.m. outside the Ideas Store on TR Campus Oct. 3.
Trinity Metro offers transportation opportunities
“Coco” was released in 2017 detailing the fictional story of young Miguel Rivera.
Combination of stunning visuals and family bonds create beautiful story
“Getz/Gilberto” was the 1964 album that popularized bossa nova.
Brazilian music blended in jazz
The front entrance of Dos Amores is adorned with a sign above the logo detailing art about the customers, servers and food surrounding the culture of Mexican food.
Local restaurant promotes love of culture
“DeBí TiRaR MáS FOTos” was released Jan. 5, 2025
Pride for Puerto Rico shines in newest album
Detective David Mills, played by Brad Pitt, and Detective William Somerset, played by Morgan Freeman, are partnered together to investigate a serial killer in "Seven."
Classic thriller displays bleakness of city life
New legislation targets vulnerable transgender Texans
New legislation targets vulnerable transgender Texans
Entertainment industry shouldn’t market sex and violence to children
Entertainment industry shouldn’t market sex and violence to children
Lawmakers infringe on freedom from religion in K-12 classrooms
Lawmakers infringe on freedom from religion in K-12 classrooms
Limiting comedians' freedom of speech sets dangerous precedent
Limiting comedians’ freedom of speech sets dangerous precedent
Celebrating culture matters now more than ever
Celebrating culture matters now more than ever
NE English associate professor Rebecca Balcarcel reads through the young adult novel she wrote called "Shine on Luz Véliz."
Cherishing Cultures
Taliyah West, the president of the Behavioral Science Club, changed her major from art to sociology.
Student chases dream of helping others
Adenine, the oldest gerbil of the colony, chewing on a donated roll of toilet paper.
Summer loving, some gerbils had a blast. Summer loving, it happened too fast
Friendship brews creative tea-making pursuit
Friendship brews creative tea-making pursuit
Neon signs surround 1980s-style games at Electric Starship Arcade, a retro arcade and bar in Haltom City that opened in 2020.
Classic games spark nostalgia
Come Sail Away at NW’s Sailing Class
NE Drama Department Presents: Barefoot in the Park
Budget meeting at TR Campus
Budget meeting at TR Campus
NE Gamers Club Brings The Game On
NE Gamers Club Brings The Game On
Club Rush and Crawl
Club Rush and Crawl
Serving the Tarrant County College District

The Collegian
Serving the Tarrant County College District

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HOPE SMITH

HOPE SMITH, campus editor

Hello everyone! I am the editor for Trinity River Campus. I am very excited to tell some stories about the college and the campus this semester.

All content by HOPE SMITH
Movers Unlimited Dance Company performs “Gee: of the Earth Within,” dance at the Fort Worth Dance Festival on Oct. 3.

Dance teams unveil talent at festival

AIRIANNA ROMAN and HOPE SMITH
October 8, 2025
“Coco” was released in 2017 detailing the fictional story of young Miguel Rivera.

Combination of stunning visuals and family bonds create beautiful story

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
October 8, 2025
Enrollment almost reaches 50,000-student goal

Enrollment almost reaches 50,000-student goal

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
October 1, 2025
TR student Sam Ngaihte plays pickleball at TR Campus on Sept. 17. Ngaihte used to play tennis and was at the event to promote the Fitness Center.

Students get competitive at pickleball, showcase skills

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 24, 2025
Nine Inch Nails released the "Tron: Ares" soundtrack album Sept. 19 to tease music for the movie's upcoming release.

Instrumental synth resurrects Tron hype

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 24, 2025
NE government instructor Derrick Shelton, a native of New Orleans, shares his impactful story regarding his family’s survival.

Memory of Katrina tragedy remains

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 17, 2025
Webinar offers tips on successful financing

Webinar offers tips on successful financing

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 17, 2025
Don’t gather vital information about social issues from pop stars

Don’t gather vital information about social issues from pop stars

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 17, 2025
Movers Unlimited member Ethan Bui mans the information table with fellow student Anjelinu Santibanez to recruit students into the Dance Club on NE Campus. The club features different styles of dance like contemporary, hip hop and jazz.

First wave of Club Crawl begins

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 10, 2025
Retro decor adorned the tables at Silent Disco.

Students boogie at silent disco

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 3, 2025
Julia Garner, who plays Justine Gandy in “Weapons,” addresses room full of parents about the sudden disappearance of their children at 2:17 a.m.

‘Weapons’ did not live to online hype

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
September 3, 2025
Pamela Anglin, the Chief Financial Officer, presents the proposed 2026-2027 budget before the board of trustees during their Aug.21 meeting.

Frozen tuition, taxes cause budget issues

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
August 27, 2025
Top performers of the Jim Bolen math competition stand in recognition for their scores prior to awards being announced.

11-year-old wins Jim Bolen Competition

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
April 30, 2025
Milton Wilson

TR business student killed, 2 suspects in custody

HOPE SMITH, campus editor
April 23, 2025
Leadership is not going to be perfect on first attempt

Leadership is not going to be perfect on first attempt

HOPE SMITH, editor-in-chief
April 24, 2024
Wayne Bird and Zachary Poster volunteered to help run the annual plant sale at NW, assisting with transporting the plants.

Annual spring plant sale sprouts smiles

HOPE SMITH, editor-in-chief
April 10, 2024
The eclipse on April 8 is considered special because of it’s proximity to being a solar maximum.

People from around Tarrant County gather to witness five stages of total solar eclipse

HOPE SMITH, editor-in-chief
April 10, 2024
Aiyana Jones, acting as Bernice, and Isara Al-Hilo, acting as Paula, react to Joshua Gonzalez’s character Harry, as he attempts to flirt with them.

Comedic plays set to debut in double-feature

HOPE SMITH, editor-in-chief
April 3, 2024
Financial literacy is pressing, important to all U.S. citizens

Financial literacy is pressing, important to all U.S. citizens

HOPE SMITH, editor-in-chief
April 3, 2024
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