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Shelley Pearson
Pearson speaks out against termination
Shelley Pearson speaking to the board of trustees at meeting in Feb. about the increase of pay to adjunct faculty and staff.
Breaking: Provost no longer with college
TCC has put the historic Fort Worth Power & Light Company plant, also known as the TXU Power Plant, up for sale.
College puts TXU power plant up for sale
Some faculty forced to repay part of salary
Some faculty forced to repay part of salary
SE students Abby Ahmed, Liam Alejandre and Tamia Tubbs play run through a scene "Bernard's Paris Apartment."
Comedic production comes to SE Campus
Adam Brody who plays Noah holds his girlfriend Joanne, played by Kristen Bell, while talking to his mother.
Nobody loves ‘Nobody Wants This’ anymore
The post credit scene to Episode 3 featuring Smiling Friends employees Alan, Glep, Pim and Charlie watching their boss dance uncontrollably after a day of work.
‘Smiling Friends’ keeps us grinning in new season
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
Faculty shouldn't be punished for college's contract error
Faculty shouldn’t be punished for college’s contract error
Ignorance, ego push citizens, political leaders to destroy democracy
Ignorance, ego push citizens, political leaders to destroy democracy
Vogue article creates division among women, normalizes judgment
Vogue article creates division among women, normalizes judgment
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
Walking with Wisdom
Walking with Wisdom
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
SE Student Fall Art Exhibition Open to the Public
SE Student Fall Art Exhibition Open to the Public
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
Serving the Tarrant County College District

The Collegian
Serving the Tarrant County College District

The Collegian
ASH PETRIE

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief

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Shelley Pearson

Pearson speaks out against termination

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
November 21, 2025
Shelley Pearson speaking to the board of trustees at meeting in Feb. about the increase of pay to adjunct faculty and staff.

Breaking: Provost no longer with college

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
November 20, 2025
TCC has put the historic Fort Worth Power & Light Company plant, also known as the TXU Power Plant, up for sale.

College puts TXU power plant up for sale

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
November 19, 2025
Some faculty forced to repay part of salary

Some faculty forced to repay part of salary

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
November 19, 2025
Study: 45% of employees paid under market

Study: 45% of employees paid under market

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
November 5, 2025
Board members attribute leadership to military lessons

Board members attribute leadership to military lessons

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
November 5, 2025
Math instructor of New Heights John Bowie shows his math collection shelf in the Learning Center where students can borrow the items to study.

New building gives adults chance to reach new heights

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
October 29, 2025
Jack-of-all teaching celebrates 50 years, institutional wisdom

Jack-of-all teaching celebrates 50 years, institutional wisdom

HOPE SMITH and ASH PETRIE
October 29, 2025
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

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
October 29, 2025
Self-censorship out of fear prevents stories from being shared

Self-censorship out of fear prevents stories from being shared

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
October 15, 2025
“DeBí TiRaR MáS FOTos” was released Jan. 5, 2025

Pride for Puerto Rico shines in newest album

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
October 8, 2025
Identity theft, fake students on the rise

Identity theft, fake students on the rise

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
October 1, 2025
NW student and Intercultural Network employee Fabian Palacios and Instructional Aid for Humanities Olena Sviridova bag food donated by Tarrant Area Food Bank. NW Campus' monthly food market in one of its old aviation hangars.

Hunger doesn’t discriminate

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
September 24, 2025
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

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
September 10, 2025
Even grocery store employees despise self-checkout process

Even grocery store employees despise self-checkout process

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
September 10, 2025
South assistant professor of art Humna Raza’s piece “Hepta-Braided Bowl in Tension” is currently on display on South Campus.

[Photo] Exhibit displays faculty artworks on South Campus

FRED NGUYEN, campus editor
September 10, 2025
Early College High School students gather at the giant chessboard on the NE Campus lawn before their classes begin.

High schools take over campus

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
September 3, 2025
Friendship brews creative tea-making pursuit

Friendship brews creative tea-making pursuit

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
September 3, 2025
Device loan program flyer posted in NE library.

Device loans limited to 2 weeks per semester

ASH PETRIE, editor-in-chief
August 27, 2025
2019: Traditions and culture are celebrated at SE Campus for the Lunar New Year Feb. 5. Attendees could view Chinese paper folding and other traditions.

Students say they are hurt by loss of cultural experiences on TCC campuses

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
April 30, 2025
Perseverance is taught to an unhealthy fault

Perseverance is taught to an unhealthy fault

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
April 23, 2025
Bandan Koro member Terrance Thomas and students dance during the 2024 International Festival. This year the courtyard was empty since the festival was canceled.

Cultural celebration abandoned

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
April 9, 2025
Society happily sips from cups of cognitive dissonance

Society happily sips from cups of cognitive dissonance

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
April 9, 2025
SE student Mason Richards tries to create the best shade of blue resembling the uniform for the drum corp group Crossmen to paint his plant pot.

SE celebrates national plant a flower day

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
April 2, 2025
“Entertainment!” is the debut album of English post-punk band Gang of Four, released September 1979.

Post-punk classic reignites brute critique of society

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
April 2, 2025

Taste Project: Students gather, rake and remove for their community

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
March 12, 2025
Time change can’t excuse one’s seasonal difficulties

Time change can’t excuse one’s seasonal difficulties

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
March 12, 2025
Members of the Black Student Union on South Campus play a card game at one of the Black History Month events. This event is one of five that the organization has been able to schedule.

DEI ban restricts cultural organizations

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
February 12, 2025
Frozen food’s quick, easy convenience is killing us

Frozen food’s quick, easy convenience is killing us

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
February 12, 2025

Cowboys, bulls back in town

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
January 29, 2025
California still burning, but who feels the heat?

California still burning, but who feels the heat?

ASH PETRIE, feature 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.

Victor Allen impacts lives inside, outside the classroom

ASH PETRIE, feature editor
January 29, 2025
Markus Spiske | Unsplash

My film camera is cooler than your fancy iPhone

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
November 20, 2024
Tyler, the Creator performs during the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.

Tyler, the Creator removes his mask

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
November 13, 2024
Don’t let online hate define you

Don’t let online hate define you

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
November 13, 2024
Borougerdi has been cultivating and maintaining the community garden on SE Campus since 2015.

Heal the Soil, Heal the Soul

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
November 13, 2024
South Campus Horror Club sets up for the Friday Night Movie Marathon starting with their favorite “Scream.”

Horror Club offers Friday movie scares

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
October 30, 2024
South Campus instructor Yvonne Jocks touches the gravestone of John Willard, who married into her family and was accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.

Instructors bewitched by Salem’s rich culture

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
October 30, 2024
TJ Favela/The Collegian

Poll: More TCC students support Harris

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
October 16, 2024
South Campus student Isaac Senisch and dual-credit student Persephone Battle practice a bout, a single fencing match.

En Garde! if you please

ASH PETRIE, campus editor
October 2, 2024
TR student Ellasia Boke visiting the The League of Women Voters table on campus/

Nonpartisan group aims to register voters

Ash Petrie, campus editor
September 25, 2024
Stop avoiding common-sense gun laws

Stop avoiding common-sense gun laws

Ash Petrie, campus editor
September 18, 2024
Sexual misconduct reports double

Sexual misconduct reports double

Ash Petrie, campus editor
September 11, 2024
Algorithms are biased, but you don’t have to be

Algorithms are biased, but you don’t have to be

Ash Petrie, campus editor
September 4, 2024
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