The Egalitarian

HCC’s Board of Trustees Have Decided to Continue Forward with New Bachelor’s Degrees

By continuing forward, the proposals will now move towards the Coordinating Board where they will review and approve the implementation of the new degrees.

Josue Perez, Student Writer • November 10, 2021

Last Wednesday the Board of Trustees held a meeting to address multiple topics. Some topics included funding, external relations, reports, academics, and graduation. One of those topics was the proposal...

Funtella Moore’s Graduation Story

Joel Valdes, Staff Writer • December 1, 2020

When Funtella Moore’s oldest son graduated in 2018, the excitement that she saw in him as he walked across the stage inspired her to go back to school. This was not an easy decision to make, especially...

My Graduation Story

Joel Valdes, Staff Writer • November 24, 2020

“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This quote, adapted from the poem by Robert Burns, has stayed engrained deep inside my head throughout my college experience. My plans have been...

Don’t be discouraged by life’s current decisions.

Be encouraged and stay strong.

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...

Breaking: Water Main Break @ East Loop Leaves 4 HCC Campuses Closed

JD Eckerman, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

“Keep checking the website for updates” was the advice I received when I called the HCC District office to ask about the campus closures. The website states that the water main break near Fidelity...

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...

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...

HCC graduation keynote speakers announced

Ana Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief • May 3, 2019

Graduation is on the horizon for Houston Community College. The District announced the keynote speakers for all four of HCC’s ceremonies, including the VAST and TxCHSE Academies. The VAST Academy...

State of the College brings goals for the future

Ana Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2019

In a full house on a Wednesday morning, Houston Community College Chancellor Dr. Cesar Maldonado delivered a talk on HCC’s research on educational needs. Other special guests and speakers include...

D.C.-bound: HCC student accepted to Gallaudet University

Mary El-Krab is among the 5% accepted into ASL program

Frederick Barnes, Staff Writer • April 10, 2019

Mary El-Krab has been accepted into Gallaudet University, a school for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Although El-Krab is not hearing impaired she will attend under a select group of hearing students...

SHSU Professor talks Civil Rights movement at HCC West Loop

Ana Gonzalez, Head Editor • February 26, 2019

It was a full house at the Houston Community College West Loop Campus auditorium, as Dr. Anthony Harris recalled history on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Part of HCC’s Black...

HCC Speech Tournament a huge success

Ana Gonzalez, Culture Editor • October 29, 2018

Competitors were in good spirits on the morning of October 20th at Houston Community College Eastside Campus, as the 4th Annual Speech Tournament went underway. A total of 19 competitors participated in...