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NE student Jack Buch talks to the audience during the Rise of Fascism event. He addresses the similarities between the the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy during World War I and today.
Event teaches fascism warning signs
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
IT program starts new classes on NE Campus
IT program starts new classes on NE Campus
Vice chancellor and provost Shelley Pearson speaks to the board of trustees about the increase of pay to adjunct faculty and staff.
Adjunct pay raise approved
Crafting club helps create camaraderie through service
Crafting club helps create camaraderie through service
NE students Cas Wheatley, Brooks Gentry, Ethan Cox and Caliana Graham run through a scene of “The Laramie Project.” The play showcases the town’s reaction to Matthew Shepard’s murder. Shepard was murdered due to his sexuality, which led to historic changes in hate crime legislation.
Play raises hate crime awareness
NW student Alma Dominguez playing Puss in “Puss In Boots” practices her facial expressions and movements to perfect the comedic engagement of her scenes.
‘Puss in Boots’ brings fun to NW theatre
Comic
Comic
Black History Month: Selection of films, music, novels
Black History Month: Selection of films, music, novels
Artist Michelle Johnson points at an art piece on the wall in the “Tally Up!” art show on TR Campus.
Artist explores humanity through her craft
Student journalists essential to democracy
Student journalists essential to democracy
Hockey packs a punch with attention-grabbing chaos
Hockey packs a punch with attention-grabbing chaos
Our freedom of expression isn’t a free pass to be hurtful
Our freedom of expression isn’t a free pass to be hurtful
Texas threatens to rewrite K-12 education
Texas threatens to rewrite K-12 education
Legal game betting is changing the sports world
Legal game betting is changing the sports world
TR Student Government Association president Emma Murokozi is studying cybersecurity and plans to open an IT school.
Turning Struggles into strength
Healing inside and out: Artist pieces together her purpose through creative journey
Healing inside and out: Artist pieces together her purpose through creative journey
Fire Chief Daniel White presents plan to DFW Airport Fire department.
Near tragedy ignites chiefs tenacity
Zoe Spiliotis’ “Wheel in the Sky Without End”, Isadora Jackson’s “Crinkled Horizons” and Jackson’s “Soil and Sky” are all a part of the South Campus art exhibit “The Desert was Red and Red the Dust was Raised.”
Five women create abstract art to explore border region
Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army, and NE Campus adjunct instructor Victor Allen said he strives to provide every student with encouragement.
Victor Allen impacts lives inside, outside the classroom
Zoe Spiliotis’ “Wheel in the Sky Without End”, Isadora Jackson’s “Crinkled Horizons” and Jackson’s “Soil and Sky” are all a part of the South Campus art exhibit “The Desert was Red and Red the Dust was Raised.”
Five women create abstract art to explore border region
At PBR’s Last Cowboy Standing, Rogério Silva Venâncio gets bucked off bull “Walk Hard.”
Cowboys, bulls back in town
During the parade the Moslah Car-vettes group drove down the streets decked out in LED lights, waving and greeting parade-goers.
Fort Worth’s Parade of Lights brings a shine to the streets of downtown
Tarrant County Commissioners Court votes to keep college early voting sites open
Tarrant County Commissioners Court votes to keep college early voting sites open
The Collegian Report: TCC at risk for losing early voting sites on-campus
The Collegian Report: TCC at risk for losing early voting sites on-campus
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ALEX HOBEN

ALEX HOBEN, photo editor

Hi I’m Alex Hoben and I am the Photo Editor with The Collegian! I’m lucky to have been a member of the Collegian since Fall 2021, and have loved every second of it! I have found my life’s calling through photojournalism and working here has helped me develop award-winning skills! In my free time I love to go thrift shopping and also maintain my garden!

All content by Alex Hoben
Vice chancellor and provost Shelley Pearson speaks to the board of trustees about the increase of pay to adjunct faculty and staff.

[Photo] Adjunct pay raise approved

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
February 26, 2025
TR Student Government Association president Emma Murokozi is studying cybersecurity and plans to open an IT school.

[Photo] Turning Struggles into strength

DIEGO COLLAZO, campus editor
February 26, 2025
NE student Julia Williamson is a transgender woman. She is a member of the NE Pride Club and has participated in protests for transgender rights. Williamson said it is very powerful when you’re surrounded by others who support you.

[Photo] Concerns grow for LGBTQ+ students

HUDA QURESHI, managing editor
February 19, 2025
Board vice president Kenneth Barr is not running in the May trustee seat election.

[Photo] Two trustee seats to be placed on spring ballot

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
February 19, 2025
NE student and Movers Unlimited member Alicia Hobson dances during the group's performance at Club Rush.

[Photo] Club Rush swings through TCC

February 5, 2025
Zoe Spiliotis’ “Wheel in the Sky Without End”, Isadora Jackson’s “Crinkled Horizons” and Jackson’s “Soil and Sky” are all a part of the South Campus art exhibit “The Desert was Red and Red the Dust was Raised.”

[Photo] Five women create abstract art to explore border region

HUDA QURESHI, managing editor
February 5, 2025
To kick off the first night of the competition, 40 of the top bull riders walk out onto the Dickies Arena floor in a showering of fireworks.

[Photo] Cowboys, bulls back in town

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
January 29, 2025
TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc’s contract was renewed for another three years. (ALEX HOBEN)

[Photo] Board approves contract

January 29, 2025
In October, Allen was granted his third Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service from then President Joe Biden for his continued service.

Felipe Furlan, member of the team Missouri Thunder, holds onto the bull “Throwing Hands” during the first night of Last Cowboy Standing.

Leandro Zampollo, after being thrown off bull “Lieutenant Dan”, is covered by one of the bull wranglers as the bull continues to buck. Zampollo went on to win first place in the Last Cowboy Standing with a point total of 133 points. He is now ranked No. 26 in the upcoming 2025 World Championship.

Sierra Stratton, in her McKinney Hat Co. cowboy hat, bends down to brush a baby goat at the Westland Ranch’s Petting Zoo.

Brothers Colt and Liam Anaya brush two goats at the petting zoo which features animals from Westland Ranch.

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo also features the Carnival Midway, featuring food stands, games and carnival rides.

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo also features the Carnival Midway, where rides and games are available for stock show goers.

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo also features the Carnival Midway, featuring food stands, games and carnival rides.

Sign with Sally Mann’s piece “The New Mothers” in front of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth advertises the Diaries of Homes exhibit featuring multiple artists.

[Photo] Police seizure of photographs sparks concern

FRED NGUYEN, campus editor
January 29, 2025
Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army, and NE Campus adjunct instructor Victor Allen said he strives to provide every student with encouragement.

[Photo] Victor Allen impacts lives inside, outside the classroom

January 29, 2025
HEB ISD coordinator of counseling and guidance Stacy Force speaks with parents and students at Central Junior High School.

[Photo] HEB ISD collegiate academy coming to TCC

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
January 29, 2025
TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc’s contract was renewed for another three years. (ALEX HOBEN)

[Photo] Board approves contract

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
January 29, 2025
Resources such as this hotline were provided during the presentation.

[Photo] Speakers warn about increase in trafficking

CHEYENNE SHAWN, campus editor
January 29, 2025
Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army, and NE Campus adjunct instructor Victor Allen said he strives to provide every student with encouragement.

[Photo] Victor Allen impacts lives inside, outside the classroom

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
January 29, 2025
Another activity at the festival was the traditional Hindu holiday of Holi. Students were given colored powder to throw at each other to decorate shirts that were provided.

Bandan Koro member Terrance Thomas taught students a series of traditional dances.

Members of the Bandan Koro group perform a call and response with people participating in the the International Festival.

Bandan Koro member Edward Dogbe bangs out a rhythm on the djembe.

[Photo] Colorful celebration of cultures, creativity

April 3, 2024
Students were also able to try on a traditional lion dance and dance across the courtyard.

TCC's "Enjoy the Show" float featured actors from Lawman Bass Reaves and Grey's Anatomy, highlighting the RTVB program on NE Campus.

Animal Owens stands on top of the Donald N Thompson Post 655’s van flying an American Flag.

[Photo] Fort Worth celebrates Veterans Day

November 20, 2024
At the end of the more than 100 float parade, Santa Claus waves to parade goers wishing them a happy holidays.

Santa Claus waves at people at the end of the Parade of Lights procession.

VIP Kings Barber College included a lit up band performing as they walked down the street.

Both people and pets alike were featured in the parade, including this dog in the GM Financial Make A Wish Foundation truck.

Many color guard teams were at the parade including South Hills High School color guard team in matching holiday sweaters.

Walking in front of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth truck, a turkey mascot for the Turkey Trot marathon led the way.

The Fort Worth Model A Ford Club had multiple cars all decked out in lights including one decked out in candy canes with a gingerbread girl in the back waving to the crowds.

The Fort Worth Model A Ford Club had multiple of the cars in a line, all covered in decorations and sounding their unique horn to the crowds.

On the Studio 80 "Holiday on the Seven Seas" float, celebrity impersonator Rhonda Medina sang along to Cher songs while dressed as the pop star herself.

The Fort Worth-based club Studio 80 rolled down the streets in a pirate ship shaped float with 80s music playing through speakers and a celebrity impersonator of Cher performing her greatest hits.

Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth Inc. also had a float called "Posadas in the City." Las Posadas is a religious festival celebrated between Dec. 16-24 that commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph before the birth of Jesus.

Along with high schools they also had elementary schools in the parade including the Townley Elementary School Pep Squad.

The Moslah Car-vettes are apart of the Fort Worth-based Moslah Shrine organization.

During the parade the Moslah Car-vettes group drove down the streets decked out in LED lights, waving and greeting parade-goers.

[Photo] Fort Worth's Parade of Lights brings a shine to the streets of downtown

December 4, 2024
Miss Fort Worth Teen Lily Roberts (left) and Miss Fort Worth Avy Taylor (right) were both featured in the parade waving at the crowd.

Fort Worth's Dinosaur Land had not only a float but people walking along the sides with dinosaur puppets interacting with the crowds.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization had a float that featured the mentors and mentees in Star Wars clothing, even some wielding lightsabers.

At the end of the Sweet Dreams Car Club procession was a low-rider with the Grinch and Cindy Lou-Who as passengers. The car was using hydraulics to bounce up and down.

Sweet Dreams Car Club restores and customizes classic cars and low-riders and had a line of those cars in the Parade of Lights.

Fort Worth-based ClearWater Plumbers had a bus covered in Christmas lights and presents.

Evan Carter joined the Texas Rangers in 2023 and acted as the grand marshal for the Parade of Lights, following GM Financials Pace Car.

Also in the parade was Texas Rangers player Evan Carter as the grand marshal of the parade.

Along with the tractors from Zimmerer Kubota Tractors they also had light-covered golf carts.

Also featured in the parade were a line of tractors covered in lights from north Texas-based Zimmerer Kubota Tractors.

Santa ends the parade with a float featuring toy soldiers and Mrs. Claus.

Along with the actors, TCC's float included students and staff as well as Toro waving at the top to the parade goers.

Also in the parade was the "Pure Grinch" float. A Jeep Wrangler that is, according to the Parade of Lights, covered in over 400 items that are based on the "Grinch" franchise.

Fort Worth Police Department's Code Blue Citizen's on Patrol unit also had a float including a tree made of blinking blue lights.

Out of all the schools marching bands that performed, OD Wyatt High School marching band was the 2024 Santa band, which came right before the Santa float in the parade.

The First-Generation College Celebration had booths of different services around NE Campus to inform students of resources available to them.

[Photo] Campus marks National First-generation week

December 4, 2024
The First-Generation College Celebration had booths of different services around NE Campus, such as the health services table, to inform students of resources available to them.

NW Aviation student Savannah Lejeune pilots a Redbird flight simulation, to practice taking off and landing an airplane.

[Photo] Finding purpose, taking flight

HUDA QURESHI, managing editor
November 20, 2024
SE Campus culinary coordinator and instructor Katrina Warner helps SE student Gabriel Ortiz with placing a rack of lamb into a pot to cook for his assignment.

[Photo] Feeding minds: Longtime culinary instructor wins national award

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
November 20, 2024
Animal Owens stands on top of the Donald N Thompson Post 655’s van flying an American Flag.

[Photo] Fort Worth celebrates Veterans Day

CHEYENNE SHAWN, campus editor
November 20, 2024
Borougerdi has been cultivating and maintaining the community garden on SE Campus since 2015.

[Photo] Heal the Soil, Heal the Soul

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
November 13, 2024
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[Photo] Trump president for another term

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
November 13, 2024
TR philosophy professor Mark Anderson uses his student Henry Knauf as a subject in a brain exercise metaphor describing it’s functions.

[Photo] Philosophy professor shares life outlook

FRED NGUYEN, campus editor
November 13, 2024
Oakwood Cemetery was established in 1879 with 20 acres and has grown to over 100 acres. According to their website, it is the second oldest Fort Worth cemetery.

[Photo] Cemeteries preserve Fort Worth’s diversity

ROSSY FERMIN, staff reporter
November 13, 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.

[Photo] Campus celebrates fall with dance, crafts

ALEX HOBEN and LAUREN HARPER
November 13, 2024
Cutline: Polling locations are available on all TCC campuses until 7 p.m..

[Photo] Election 2024

COLLEGIAN STAFF
November 5, 2024
NE RTVF students preview equipment and techniques that are taught in the Fort Worth FIlm Collaborative certificate program.

[Photo] Film collaborative returns with ‘Landman’

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 30, 2024
DEA special agent Eduardo Chavez shows NE student Natalia Rich and SE student Alexa Gonzalez how small a dosage of fentanyl can kill someone.

[Photo] DEA agent discusses rising fentanyl crisis

CHEYENNE SHAWN, campus editor
October 23, 2024
SE student Kristen Wirkler, who plays Hilda, tells the story of her mothers mysterious disappearance during a party

[Photo] ‘The Thin Place’ offers thrilling drama

LAUREN HARPER, multimedia editor
October 23, 2024
Jenny Zheng, the mother of the child involved in the incident, came to the meeting with a petition signed by 20 parents whose children were enrolled in the center.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] 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
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