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Courtney Graham, the director of academic affairs, addresses students who are honored by the Fort Worth Film Collaborative’s certificate program to help the local film industry.
Grads fuel growing local film industry
Life science professor Craig Burnside reads his short story “The bad river valley” to attendees at the Lawn Lit event outside SE07 on Sept. 2.
SE open mic showcases student and staff talent
South student Nicole Narvaez looks at collection of prints done by her instructor, Courtney Googe.
Exhibit displays faculty artworks on South Campus
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
Early College High School students gather at the giant chessboard on the NE Campus lawn before their classes begin.
High schools take over campus
JAWS Returns
JAWS Returns
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
The Tea app offers woman information about who they’re potentially speaking to online at their fingertips.
App allows women to review local men online
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
Smoke Moore, played by Michael B. Jordan (middle) and his allies prepare inside a juke joint for the climatic battle with a horde of vampires in “Sinners.”
Genre-blending triumph, rooted in blues, empowers Black community
Sydney Sweeney in her American Eagle campaign.
Advertisements encourage dangerous sexualization of women
Even grocery store employees despise self-checkout process
Even grocery store employees despise self-checkout process
We’ve become desensitized to gun violence in schools
We’ve become desensitized to gun violence in schools
LGBTQ+ Americans fear attacks against marriage rights
LGBTQ+ Americans fear attacks against marriage rights
Formula One racing fails to represent female fanbase
Formula One racing fails to represent female fanbase
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
Chloe Sisk is a NE student with a published poetry book “Tales of the Moon.” She is pursuing a career in writing and loves nature.
Poet Finds Purpose
South student Monae Terrell puts on a Korean hanbok with adviser Cholho Kim’s help.
Korean Culture Club: South club shares heritage, language
Students boogie at the silent disco video
NE Campus construction
Meet the staff
Information source: Inside Higher Ed
BREAKING: Five TCC international students have visas revoked
Taste Project: Students gather, rake and remove for their community
Taste Project: Students gather, rake and remove for their community
Serving the Tarrant County College District

The Collegian
Serving the Tarrant County College District

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Hunter Crow, Veronica Chavez Law and Cary Cheshire are all candidates for the District 7 board of trustee election.

3 candidates run for District 7 TCC board seats

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 30, 2025
A group of runners complete the last several yards of the 5K, which circled around Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth. NW Campus had three days of Earth Day events.

Runners exercise self-growth at 5K

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 30, 2025
Contest lets students show off their speech skills

Contest lets students show off their speech skills

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 23, 2025
Students shoot short film in 72 hours

Students shoot short film in 72 hours

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 23, 2025
This sign, outside South Campus’ Family Enrichment Center, was put out for information during the VITAthon event on March 29. This event was geared to help prepare and file taxes before the national tax deadline on April 15.

Students get IRS certified, help file taxes

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 9, 2025
South student Ariana Cole, playing Mom, listens to Haley Sutter, playing Micah, explain how she keeps getting distracted while trying to finish her essay.

Carillon Theatre Company performs triple comedy play

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 9, 2025
Measles exposure warning issued for Tarrant County

Measles exposure warning issued for Tarrant County

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI and LAUREN HARPER
April 5, 2025
Assistant director of library services James Baxter adresses common mistakes when finding information in online spaces and how to identify misinformation.

Library services caution against fake news

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 2, 2025
Most students’ failures shouldn’t be blamed on teachers

Most students’ failures shouldn’t be blamed on teachers

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
April 2, 2025

Partnership sprouts with horticulture program, community

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
March 12, 2025
LinkedIn Learning access returns to TCC

LinkedIn Learning access returns to TCC

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI and LAUREN HARPER
March 4, 2025
Board member Ken Barr, Autobahn Fort Worth president Brendon Harrington and South Campus president Dan Lufkin shake hands after signing the scholarship check at a celebration hosted at the dealership on Feb. 21.

Fort Worth dealership awards automotive students $50,000 scholarship, internship

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
February 26, 2025
Our freedom of expression isn’t a free pass to be hurtful

Our freedom of expression isn’t a free pass to be hurtful

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
February 26, 2025
Board vice president Kenneth Barr is not running in the May trustee seat election.

Two trustee seats to be placed on spring ballot

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
February 19, 2025
Districts prepare for increased ICE presence in campus

Districts prepare for increased ICE presence in campus

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
February 12, 2025
Fire Chief Daniel White presents plan to DFW Airport Fire department.

Near tragedy ignites chiefs tenacity

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
February 12, 2025
Greedy ‘anti-medicine’ influencers prescribe false hope, promises

Greedy ‘anti-medicine’ influencers prescribe false hope, promises

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
February 5, 2025
HEB ISD coordinator of counseling and guidance Stacy Force speaks with parents and students at Central Junior High School.

HEB ISD collegiate academy coming to TCC

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
January 29, 2025
Texas Woman's University student Edith Cruz shares her TRIO program experience on an alumni panel at the 60th anniversary celebration of the program.

Community celebrates TRIO’s 60-year anniversary

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
December 4, 2024
NE Campus student and dance club member Emily Reyes performs a self-made ballet folklorico routine during Fall Fest. She has been dancing since she was three.

Campus celebrates fall with dance, crafts

ALEX HOBEN and LAUREN HARPER
November 13, 2024
Two-way conversations fuel political respect, empathy

Two-way conversations fuel political respect, empathy

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
October 30, 2024
Presenter Chelsea Davis explains the examples of physical violence seen in unhealthy relationships, which all relate to an abuser’s need for power and control.

Students learn domestic abuse signs, solutions

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
October 23, 2024
SE student Kristen Wirkler, who plays Hilda, tells the story of her mothers mysterious disappearance during a party

‘The Thin Place’ offers thrilling drama

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
October 23, 2024
Parent Jade Goodwin and her family exit the NE Children’s Center for the last time on Friday Oct. 11.

Children’s Center shut down after 50 years

LAUREN HARPER and FOUSIA ABDULLAHI
October 16, 2024
SE student Vanessa Cruz votes on her favorite superheroes at a mock voting event. The event was held to prepare new voters for the voting process.

Early voting on campuses starts Oct. 21

LAUREN HARPER, campus editor
October 16, 2024
NE Campus Children's Center is located in the NFAB building. It includes three classrooms as well as an outdoor playground.

UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: NE Children’s Center set to close after a ‘deeply concerning’ incident

Fousia Abdullahi, Lauren Harper and Alex Hoben
October 9, 2024
Ted Sunge, a 4-year-old enrolled in the Children’s Center program, celebrates the 50th anniversary on Sept. 24.

Children’s Center celebrates milestone

LAUREN HARPER, campus editor
October 2, 2024
NE Movers Unlimited finish their peformance with drums as they rehearse for the Fort Worth Dance Festival.

Rehearsals ramp up for Fort Worth Festival

LAUREN HARPER, campus editor
October 2, 2024
Students pick up junk under a bridge behind TR Campus during the Trash Bash event hosted Sept. 21 by the Tarrant Regional Water District.

Students, staff help clean up Trinity River

Lauren Harper, campus editor
September 25, 2024
Mental health experts share tools to prevent suicide

Mental health experts share tools to prevent suicide

Huda Qureshi and Lauren Harper
September 18, 2024
Valuing vulnerability while prioritizing privacy

Valuing vulnerability while prioritizing privacy

Lauren Harper, campus editor
September 18, 2024
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