Volume 35, Issue 12

School Shootings
Recent high school rages make many question why

Editorial
Society needs tough measures to end school rages
Recent violence in some of the high schools around the country makes one pause and ask why these tragedies occurred in the first place. (more)

Campus Question
How do you think stress influences violence in schools? 

Funding
Eastfield lands Title III $1.8 million federal grant
Eastfield recently received notice from Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison's office that the college won the Department of Education's $1.8 million Title III "Strengthening Institutions Grant" also known as the "President's Grant" that spans five years. (more) 

Moving On
Graduates prepare for ceremony, look to future opportunities
Eastfield celebrates its 34th graduation at the Mesquite Convention Center and graduates are getting ready for the big event. (more)

Junk Food
High school vending machines stock sugary, fattening food, beverages unhealthy for kids
In most area public high schools, vending machines are a common sight. Their snacks and beverages are a source of income for the schools but an area of concern for some. (more)

Status Quo
Mesquite public schools to follow other districts with standard dress code in fall, requires uniforms
The Mesquite Independent School District adopted a standard dress code, which will take effect this fall, and this will apply to the district's secondary school students. The new policy has not been embraced with open arms by many of the students. (more)

Spring Fling: Food and Fun
SPAR sponsors team building activity to wind up school year
The Spring Fling and Club Fair gave participants a break from school with games, music, door prizes, free food, and club booths during the afternoon of April 14. (more)

Style
Metrosexuality: Today's well-dressed male finds it acceptable
Whether people are familiar with the term or not, chances are they have seen the metrosexual male on the cover of magazines, on television sets, in the streets wearing new products, or walking the halls of Eastfield College. The metrosexual phenomenon is in full stride. (more)

Campus Opinion: How do you define a metrosexual? 

Theater
Musical theatre department puts on Guys & Dolls play
For three months the cast and crew of "Guys and Dolls" have been practicing for their big debut. And it is finally here. The cast and crew are very excited for their performance because this "will be a huge musical," said Louise Lerch, drama instructor, "other community colleges have musicals but [they] don't students leading roles." (more)

Summer Movie Preview 2005
Darth Vader, Batman, Wonka lead season's must-see films
Darth Vader. Willy Wonka. Martians. Batman. Fantastic Four. Those are some of the characters audiences will be paying to see this summer on the big screen. Whereas last summer seemed to be full of sequels, the summer of 2005 will be full of remakes based on films and television shows of yesteryear. Here is a "Hitchhiker's Guide" profiling some of the most anticipated movies scheduled to invade multiplexes in the coming months. (more)