Debate commission says it will make changes to format
David Bauder, AP Media Writer
September 30, 2020
NEW YORK — The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. The commission said Wednesday the debate "made clear that additional structure should be added to the...
Mental Health During COVID-19
September 30, 2020
Mental Health is a controversial topic and most people shy away from speaking about their mental health due to feeling they will be judged. In 2020 with a worldwide pandemic where being isolated is the best way to prevent from contracting the virus mental health conditions are sure to be elevated. People...
The most jaw-dropping moment from the first presidential debate
Joel Valdes, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020
During the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, President Trump evaded the request to condemn white supremacists. The debate moderator included a segment during the discussion that addressed politically-charged groups that were linked to each of the respective candidates’...
The silver linings of the pandemic
July 7, 2020
Like many other people, I've done my share of complaining these past several months. I’ve whined about being stuck inside for my birthday, a missed vacation, not being able to do the things I would normally do, and much more. Although we’re all going through tough times, try to look for the positives...
Manage your mental health during pandemic and protests
June 15, 2020
Although we’re not even halfway through it, this year has been a tough one. First, there’s the global pandemic, with more than 100,000 deaths in the United States due to COVID-19, stay-at-home orders, school cancellations and skyrocketing unemployment. Then, in the midst of all that, George Floyd,...
HCC Hosts Juneteenth Event Series: “Free to Be. Free to Breathe.”
June 14, 2020
As we approach Juneteenth, the day that is commemorated as the end of slavery, people around the country are protesting inequality and police brutality against black Americans. The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have sparked much-needed dialogue about what it means to be black i...
“Powerlessness, Protests, & Pandemic”
June 12, 2020
As an Afro Latina-American, living and working overseas during a pandemic turned worldwide racial equality protest, much of my reality has been divided. I work for an organization that works for the military and I love my job! I help service members handle the hardships of being deployed by boosting th...
Fire explosion in Los Angeles injures 11 firefighters
May 17, 2020
LOS ANGELES — An explosion Saturday at a hash oil manufacturer in downtown Los Angeles injured 11 firefighters who had gone inside the building after an initial report of a fire. Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott said “one significant explosion" shook the neighborhood around 6:30 p.m.,...
Don’t be discouraged by life’s current decisions.
Liviala Lee, Writer
May 13, 2020
For me Covid-19 happened in the blink of an eye. In February 2020 I took a vacation to Jamaica to visit my family and daughter living on the island. By the time I came back to United States everything went downhill. A was a full-time student of the Houston Community College and working full-time...
FREE COVID-19 Testing at HCC Southeast! Stop by Today!
Mario Castaneda, Writer
May 9, 2020
HCC Southeast campus has introduced a Free Drive-thru and Walk-up Coronavirus testing site available to all residents, No symptoms have to be detected nor any appointment needed! The Site is located at 6815 Rustic St. will be open From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until capacity is reached so it would be mindful...
Barbershops, salon to reopen Friday, gyms scheduled for May 18
Mario Castaneda, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
Today during Gov. Greg Abott's Covid-19 briefing in Austin, Abbott said hair salons and barbershops which remained closed since the first phase of reopening Texas can now welcome back customers on Friday with limits while gyms can open on May 18, for all you gym rats and those who have a full head...
Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement for Class of 2020
May 5, 2020
NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the high school Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others. ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will simultaneously air the special...