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NE student Gabe Tinajero and NW student Sydney Castillo discuss the student-made altars on display in the NW art gallery.
Celebrating Día de los Muertos
Students take one step closer to recovery
Students take one step closer to recovery
Study: 45% of employees paid under market
Study: 45% of employees paid under market
Board members attribute leadership to military lessons
Board members attribute leadership to military lessons
Opiate epidemic worsens with fentanyl lacing
Opiate epidemic worsens with fentanyl lacing
Zach Zare, Shaye Klingen Smith and Julie Pruett perform "Mere Mortals," about three construction workers working on a skyscraper on South Campus.
Witty play comes to the Carillon Theatre
Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, and Rory Gilmore, played by Alexis Bledel, hold hands together while celebrating Rory Gilmore at her birthday party.
Rewatching ‘Gilmore Girls’ has become annual fall tradition
Pumpkins for sale in the middle of the farm for guests to browse.
Grapevine farm presents off-the-vine fun
“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
Legislation undermines faculty and suppresses their voices
Legislation undermines faculty and suppresses their voices
Americans should hold leaders more accountable for their actions
Americans should hold leaders more accountable for their actions
Veterans deserve more appreciation through non-profit programs
Veterans deserve more appreciation through non-profit programs
Dismantling DOE will hurt students with disabilities most
Dismantling DOE will hurt students with disabilities most
Rising fashion trends have surprising origin, South Asian cultural traditions
Rising fashion trends have surprising origin, South Asian cultural traditions
NE geology instructor Mathew Cope teaches about drainage basins during his class.
Perseverance leads to discovering opportunities
South student veterans Sylvester Rutherford, Gregory Steinke, Darren Green and Derek Cloutier plant turnip seeds in the garden beds near SMTH on South Campus.
Serving the Community
Lore Love. the main singer of the band, Dead week, performs at Bruised House, the house venue they run.
Music key to Love’s story
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
TR shows it's Halloween Spirit with Trick or Treat Down Main Street
TR shows it’s Halloween Spirit with Trick or Treat Down Main Street
NE Wicked Fall Fest Brings Magic this Fall
NE Wicked Fall Fest Brings Magic this Fall
Come Sail Away at NW's Sailing Class
Come Sail Away at NW’s Sailing Class
NE Drama Department Presents: Barefoot in the Park
NE Drama Department Presents: Barefoot in the Park
Budget meeting at TR Campus
Budget meeting at TR Campus
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The Collegian
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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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