Photographer of the Month: Marivic So
Gilbert Bernal, Photo Editor
November 3, 2015
Members of the HCC Photography Club named Marivic So the student photographer of the month. Her photo was selected by her photography professor as the winning image. So said that, "I was born in the Philippines, with Chinese blood, and was brought up here in Texas. I am currently the President ...
‘The Learned Ladies’ opens at Central
Jimmieka Mills, News Editor
October 15, 2015
Houston Community College Central drama department is opening their first show of the season, 'The Learned Ladies' by Moliere. 'The Learned Ladies' opened Oct. 8, the remaining shows are Oct 15 – 17 at 7:30 pm in HCC Central’s Theatre One, 3517 Austin at Holman. Tickets are $7 for students and...
Some millennials digging into news, contrary to stereotype
CONNIE CASS, The Associated Press
September 26, 2015
WASHINGTON — Don't believe everything you see tweeted, shared or posted about the millennial generation being uninformed. A sizable group of these young adults — 4 of every 10 — actively seeks out the news, an analysis of their media habits finds. Even the out-of-it others say they stum...
Student Gov talks resources
Ashura Bayyan, Writer
September 8, 2015
Wednesday Sept. 2, the HCC Student Government Association held its first public meeting of the semester. Many topics were discussed, including an outline of upcoming semester events and an explanation of what new resources are available to students this semester. A free textbook campaign has begun....
NSLS awarding scholarships
Egalitarian Staff Report
September 3, 2015
Houston Community College students who are active members of the National Society of Leadership and Success can apply for the organization's merit and need-based scholarships. The society is now accepting applications for fall 2015 scholarships. Eligible members from any chapter may apply online through Oct...
Katy Rotary gives scholarships
Alyssa Foley, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2015
The Katy Rotary Fund gifted $30 thousand to the HCC Foundation for scholarships for current and former Katy ISD students attending Houston Community College. The fund will dole out $10 thousand a year for the next three years. Katy Rotary Fund President Ken Burton presented the check at the HCC ...
Campus Safety Tips
Erik Calderon, Staff Writer
May 21, 2015
Crime on campus doesn’t happen that often, but we can always pick up good habits whether on campus or off. Houston has a crime rate a little less than twice the national average (The Houston city crime rate is 541.7; the U.S. average is 301.1). In 2012, Houston had over 11-thousand assaults per...
Slideshow: HCC’s ‘Evolution of Chic’ fashion show
Erik Calderon, Guest Writer
May 8, 2015
Houston Community College held its annual 'Evolution of Chic' fashion show on Friday May 1. Each of the twenty-two fashion designers has a unique style, that was set to the tune DJ Anthony while their models strut across the runway. The Central Learning Hub was packed with fashion enthusiasts and...
TRiO graduates celebrate
Shanedra Smith, Staff Writer
May 8, 2015
HCC Central's TRiO Student Support Services Program held their Graduation and Awards Banquet on May 1 from noon 3 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Houston. The 2015 graduates and other students received recognition for their effort and for being added to the Honors or Dean’s List. Dr....
International Festival celebrates diversity
Shanedra Smith, Staff Writer
April 23, 2015
TRiO Student Support Services Program hosted an International Festival on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the San Jacinto building at HCC Central. The event provided lively and vibrant education and fun. Rubina Khan, director of Tutor Services at TRiO, talked about the history of the International...
Central Hosts Science Career Fair
Chutiya Metheesupapak, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
Over 100 science majors and high school students attended HCC Central’s “Biology and Physical Sciences Career Fair” on April 16. In this event, there were many experts from different institutions that gave students a guide to higher education and career success in engineering, nursing, pharmacy and he...
Slideshow: Free Hugs at Stafford campus
Alyssa Foley, Editor in Chief
April 18, 2015
Psi Kappa hosted a Free Hugs event on Wednesday April 15 at 12:30 p.m. in the Stafford campus' Learning Hub. Giving hugs is positive psychology in action. A hug can make people feel better, lower blood pressure, alleviate fears, relieve stress and more. Psi Kappa is a psychology club at HCC Southwest....