Tencent. We Have a Problem.
Ismael Figueroa, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Capitalism. The American way of life being evangelized throughout the world for the last 70 years. We’ve long heard warnings of the consequences of unchecked motivation for growth and spread of consumerism throughout the world and how greed will lead to unethical choices, sacrificed for greater prof...
Students compete in ‘Festival of Fear’ Speech Tournament
Egalitarian Files
November 11, 2019
Houston Community College students showcased their public speaking skills while vying for prices during the HCC speech program's fifth annual Speech Tournament at Eastside Campus. Student Kiara Saravia won the tournament — billed as a "Festival of Fear" — and earned a $500 HCC scholarship. Greg...
Native Heritage Month Takes off Through Policy
Geovany Palacios, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
HCC Northline Campus heard of Juan B Mancias, Chairman of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe. "I'm living by the colonized clock," he spoke to a panel-like audience. Juan is encouraging policymaking and lawsuits to right the wrongs on their land. The Kickapoo Casino was successfully kept legal after fighting...
Bootcamp Opens Up to HCC Students
Geovany, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
If you're looking for some serious workouts at HCC, look no further. For those looking for a physical or mental transformation, this is the place for you. Expect doing laps and high-intensity warm-ups followed by arms, legs, and core exercises. Top it all off with partner workouts at the end. It all...
Education Matters – The #Realcollege Grassroots Movement
Geovany Palacios, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
The #realcollege movement comes to HCC The auditorium of the West Houston’s Institute welcomed in teachers, faculty, students, and educators on Saturday, Sept. 29. As Houston Community College opened its doors to the Realcollege organizers, registration booths handed out the usual conference items like...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cortney Paxton, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Colors often represent different things to different people. For one person, blue may be their favorite color, or they may associate green with their car. But in October, the color pink takes on a whole new meaning. Pink has been linked to the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness. Buildings...
HCC and National Suicide Prevention Month
Alexander Thomas, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Last month, HCC - Central Campus held a suicide prevention training hosted by Dr. Roman Alvarez. Dr. Alvarez is the lead counselor here at Houston Community College - Central Campus. For a full list of counselors here at Central and at the other campuses look here. The training workshops by Dr. Alvarez took place on Wednesday, September 2...
Houston METRO Attempting Fight Congestion in the Years to Come
Ismael Figueroa, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Any city with sufficient population to cause traffic congestion has sufficient population to support a first rate public transportation alternative. In our city, where I-610 is commonly referred to as the “Ring of Fire,” due to the inescapable yellow, orange, and reds on our satellite navigation during...
Paul Quinn president speaks at #RealCollege conference at West Houston Institute
George Vasquez, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
#RealCollege Covening held their national conference luncheon addressing both hunger and homelessness last weekend at Houston Community College’s West Houston Institute building. Paul Quinn College President Michael J. Sorrell was a guest speaker who was invited to give his testimonial and success...
HCC to host #RealCollege conference
Cortney Paxton, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Food insecurity and homelessness are threats to many college students, causing problems for those seeking to gain a college education. However, a two-day event at Houston Community College’s West Houston Institute aims to shed light and offer solutions to those issues.
Student’s point of view: Pineda discusses Mariachi band, program
Angelica Chavez, Staff Writer
June 27, 2019
Jose Pineda, 21, a former student at Patrick Henry Middle School and Sam Houston Math Science and Technology Center graduated Salutatorian from Sam Houston in the year 2016. He is now attending The University of Houston Main campus where he will be majoring in Construction Management and minoring in...
Program keeps Mariachi program alive
Angelica Chavez, Staff Writer
June 26, 2019
Music programs are well heard of in public schools. The most popular would be marching bands or choirs. As for these predominantly Latino and Hispanic schools, things are a bit different. They have a marching band like in any school, but they also have a fairly unique music program. Patrick Henry Middle...