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volume four | issue six | august 2009

• COLLEGE EVENTS • STUDENT FEATURES • ENTERTAINMENT •

View your grades through WebAdvisor*

On The Cover

To access your grades, you must log in successfully to WebAdvisor (WA).

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to https://my.tstc.edu.

2. Click on the WebAdvisor tab.

3. Click the "Click here to enter WebAdvisor" link.

4. Click the blue "Login" button in the top right corner.

5. Log in to WA. 6. Click on the Grades tab.

Note: Your WebAdvisor ID (WAID) is printed at the bottom of your TSTC invoice. Your default password is the last six (6) digits of your student ID. If you don't know your WAID, select "What's my User ID?" If you are unable to log in with your WAID and default password, please call the TSTC Help Desk at 956.364.5000 to have your password reset.

7. To change the default password, log in to Self Service Password Utility (SSPU) to set up your hint and challenge questions. Go to http://sspu.tstc.edu.

8. Log in to the myTSTC Portal. Go to http://my.tstc.edu. The username and the password are the same as your WAID and password.

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by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT Laura Amaro, DMDT

Review Class Schedules • Register For Classes • View Financial Profile • • Review Academic Profile • And more.

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Ever wonder where the content of the Mustang Messenger comes from?

It comes from YOU!

The Mustang Messenger accepts stories, reviews and artwork submitted by TSTC students. If you’d like to submit your creative work for the next issue, e-mail it to phdclub@gmail.com.

For more information call 956.364.4116.

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Keri Gutierrez Director of Marketing STAFF WRITER Dave Ralph Communications Writer DESIGNERS / WRITERS Laura Amaro Digital Media Design Technology Lorenzo Garcia Digital Media Design Technology CONTRIBUTING WRITERS credited CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS credited

1902 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, TX 78550 1.800.852.8784 www.harlingen.tstc.edu

TSTC Harlingen is a two-year higher education institution emphasizing courses of study in technical education for which there is a demand within the state of Texas.

Across: 1. Splinter Cell 4. Rock Band 5. Prince of Persia 8. Silent Hill 10. Grand Theft Auto 13. Resident Evil 15. Rainbow Six 17. Mario Kart 18. Guitar Hero Down: 1. Assassin’s Creed 2. Mortal Kombat 3. Street Fighter 6. Ninja Gaiden 7. Legend of Zelda 9. Super Punch Out 11. Gran Turino 12. Final Fantasy 14. Golden Eye 16. God of War

Student Publications!

EDITORS Melani Zuniga Coordinator of Publications

View the Mustang Messenger online at harlingen.tstc.edu/mustang

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YOUR SGA PRESIDENT 5 FROM - Veronica Sanchez

10 MOVIE REVIEWS

- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

10 UPCOMING FILM RELEASES

- Check out this month’s releases!

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ADAPTATION 12 SPIRITUAL - Continuation of student’s adaptation of a classic.

13 NEW RELEASES AT LRC - Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict - The Story Sisters

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CAMPUS EVENTS New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation Final Exams Begin Work Study Workshop

GRADUATES (15-WEEK) ALL STUDENTS (12-WEEK)

End of Semester 12-WEEK SEMESTER SUMMER MINI SESSION II

New Student Orientation

Final Exams Begin ALL STUDENTS (15-WEEK)

End of Semester New Student Orientation

15-WEEK SEMESTER

Housing Move Out Day/Turn in Keys

Graduation SU08/FA08/SP09 - 10AM SU09 - 1PM

Quick Review > August 24 - 28

Online Registration RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

First Class Day Registration Payment Days Cashiers will be located in LRC Oriention Room.

36-Hour Film Race September 4, 2009 TSTC Cultural Arts Center

16th Annual CineSol Film Festival September 11-12, 2009 TSTC Cultural Arts Center

Registration and Check-In

Local, national and international film makers will be showing various types of films ranging from documentaries to shorts to feature length films.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Kick-Off Meeting 9:00PM Review of rules, discuss other logistics, announce themes and film criteria.

Race Kick-Off Estimated starting time: 9:30PM

TSTC students enter free with a valid TSTC student ID.

36-Hour Film Race Bravo Night September 13 TSTC Cultural Arts Center Screening and Awards Presentation General admission: $5 per person (Bravo Night only)

For more information visit www.cinesol.com.

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sga president from your

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Veronica Sanchez

ey there Mustangs!

This semester is just about to wind down and then we get a few weeks of relaxation to get back into the swing of things for fall!

This month’s "Beat the Heat" is SGA's way of beating the South Texas heat. Graduation is nearing and the excitement of reaching our college goal is incredible!

SGA would like to congratulate all students

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graduating this semester and remind them to remember to pick up their graduation tickets with the Secretary of Student Life, Elaine Flores, in Student Center Room 123.

In the fall we have so much planned for you so look out for our Informational booths, Welcome Week, and SGA elections! So come join us for all these events and get involved!

In other news, keep your eyes peeled for our “TSTC Minute” news programs being aired on YouTube.com; it’s the best way to find out what’s

ONLINE

myspace.com/tstcsga

going on here at TSTC. So check it out! It will be updated weekly with useful information about upcoming workshops and events.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact the Student Government at 956.364.4343 or at tstc_sga@yahoo.com. Don’t be afraid to contact us with comments and/or suggestions; that is what we are here for.

Veronica Sanchez

Visit TSTC SGA on the following networks!

facebook.com/people/Tstc-Sga/623652169

youtube.com/tstcharlingen

New Student E-mail Improves Communication

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new, highly versatile and more effective email connection for TSTC students is in the implementation process. The goal for the new system – MyMail – is to improve communication campus-wide.

mymail.tstc.edu

MyMail applications will offer more versatile technology benefits to students! It operates through Google Apps Education Edition, which is a free suite of hosted communication and collaboration applications.

Some of the communication features include Google powered by Mail, Google Calendar and Google Talk; the

collaboration options include Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Labs and Google Video. The package will bring the latest technology to your fingertips.

Faculty and staff will only acknowledge student email coming from MyMail beginning this fall. You will be encouraged to check your MyMail account frequently to receive important campus and course information from faculty and staff offices. All students will be receiving information about their new MyMail account in the mail. Be watching for it, take the time to learn all about the e-mail system and fully use it to enrich your college experience.

mymail.tstc.edu

Students will use their Web Advisor /Universal username and password to log in at http://mymail.tstc.edu. Each user must accept a service agreement before they access a new e-mail account.

Their individual e-mail address will be the Web Advisor/Universal user name followed by @mymail.tstc.edu. For example, Joe Smith could become jsmith@mymail.tstc.edu.

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Art Instructor Creates More With Less

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rtist and TSTC instructor Rene Garza has a different view of how art should be created and presented.

“Mas con menos. I want to do more with less, “ he said. Most of the pieces in his office are stencil on euca board with spray paint and pieces of torn billboard. The passion that drives him to create these unique pieces is The Army of National Liberation movement, also known as the Zapatistas.

“They stood in solidarity and said that not everything is for sale, and that their way of life should not cease to exist, nor is it irrelevant.” Garza said.

“They have taken back their public space and time.

Their government is one that is practiced as obeying Government of Gobierno Obediciendo. I try my best to practice Arte Obediciendo.”

In addition to Garza’s array of knowledge, art and styles, his ultimate goal is to expose the public to art.

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by Lesli Nelson, DMDT

“Art should be accessible to everyone.” Having shown in Matamoros, Weslaco, Austin and Corpus Christi, he said that the best places to show and make art is in public places.” He has toured through Chiapas, Tamaulipas, Mexico while selling photos and artwork. “I paid my trip to and from by selling photographs,” he added.

Garza encourages everyone to come join his workshops. Participation is free to the public; donations are accepted but not required. To participate, bring a posterboard, a No. 1 exacto-type knife, a can of spray paint, some designs, and something to paint your image on. And remember the creativity!

“We usually have workshops set up at one of the cardinal points. We make shop on sidewalks or in some unoccupied buildings, “ he explained. Free workshops and upkeep of a virtual museum are what occupy his free time. Museoimenos, which began August 8, 2006, is a project that exposes the public to art and varying styles.

For more information about Museoimenos, go to museoimenos.org.

Art to and for the people is his motto. “The best workshop took place in the marketplace in Matamoros. People who were shopping, eating and passing by would stop to see what we were doing and eventually join in.”

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Don’t Struggle Through College: Find a Mentor!

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by Patricia Morales

recent ar ticle from The Houston Chronicle ("Mentors show Hispanic youths college possible" 7/16/09) referenced some shocking and disappointing information. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s most recent statistics, only 14.2 percent of Hispanics graduate from high school and of that group only 7.2 percent of Hispanics receive a bachelor’s degree, compared to 72 percent of white students in 2005-2006. Living in the Rio Grande Valley, which primarily consists of a Hispanic population, these national statistics may seem a bit harsh, but this is the reality.

Harlingen students who have knowledge about the campus as well as knowledge about different programs and resources to assist and support the success of TSTC students.

Mentoring usually occurs in one of two forms, formal and informal mentoring. Most people have had experience with informal mentoring at some point in their lives such as a teacher who encouraged learning, a family member who supported an idea or even a friend who was there to listen. The Access to Success student mentors offer their support and knowledge in a formal

Another way that TSTC is working to alleviate the disparity of the low Hispanic pursuit of postsecondary education is through a mentoring program aimed at local middle school students.

Access to Success: Career Exploration Through Mentoring will begin its second year for the 20092010 school year. Along with on-campus student mentors, there are also middle school mentors who travel to local school districts such as San Benito, Harlingen, La Feria, Santa Maria and San Perlita.

These mentors work one on one with middle school students to teach them about different career paths in technical fields, life skills such as resume writing and most importantly the mentors are role models for these young students.

Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help people bring out strengths that are already there.

Students, particularly Hispanic students, have a higher risk of not completing high school and an even lower chance of pursuing postsecondary education such as an associate’s degree or higher. Although historically there are many social, cultural and economic obstacles for Hispanic students who are interested in pursuing higher education, there are also valuable resources available to aid them in this pursuit. One such resource available to TSTC Harlingen students is the Access to Success student mentors.

setting. Access to Success mentors are available to assist all students on the TSTC campus with issues that may be making their college experience difficult or frustrating such as time management, study skills, goal setting and other factors that affect learning.

What is mentoring? A matter of trust. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee. A mentor is someone who, along with family, provides a person with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive example. Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help people bring out strengths that are already there. A mentor is not a foster parent, therapist, parole officer, or cool peer.

The Access to Success mentors are TSTC

Students facing a difficult time adjusting to college life either as a first year student or as a returning adult student can utilize the mentor service on the TSTC Harlingen campus. Mentors can be found in the Academic Achievement Center in Building D (Biomedical / Dental Laboratory Technology), Room 138. Mentors are available throughout the week and their fall schedules will be posted campus-wide and on the Student Success Web site soon. If you or someone you know is having a difficult time adjusting to college life or if you are interested in help with career exploration, the Access to Success mentors would be a great resource.

All of the Access to Success mentors (on- and off-campus) participated in a two-week summer camp with 60 middle school students. Many of these students had never been spoken to about college and some had never been informed about TSTC! Students participated in hands-on activities with various programs on the campus such as Biomecial Equipment Technology, Chemical-Environmental Technology and Auto Collision Technology. Middle school students completed some educational projects, such as a radio that they built in the BET program, and generated hope for their futures in higher education.

If you or someone you know would benefit from a mentor or if you would like to be a student mentor, information can be found on the Student Success Web site under "Mentoring Information" or by calling the Mentoring Coordinator at 956.364.4164.

SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE TECHquity participants pose with the homemade thermometers they built while attending the free program at the Harlingen Public Library on July 22. The program, coordinated by Support Services staff, is designed to raise interest in math and science for children, especially girls.

Children attending the program were given a short lesson on how a thermometer works and made their own to take home. Rusty the Mustang was also on hand to look at the children's creations.

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Culinary Arts Students Battle And TSTC Wins!

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by Laura Amaro, DMDT

hile other universities are known for their football or other sport teams, here at TSTC, we pride ourselves in our various technical competitions. Several of our programs compete in SkillsUSA every year, in addition to their own exclusive competitions.

On July 24, I had the pleasure of witnessing one of these challenges. Five of our Culinary Arts students battled STC in the first annual South Texas Iron Chef-style competition at the Dodge Arena as part of a preliminary promotion for the Appetite for Education Cook-Off that was to take place the following day.

The TSTC team consisted of Captain Andrew Moreno, Cuca Torres, Marco Berardi, Ivan Constante and Cesar Delgado. The teams were given exactly two hours to cook an entree and dessert that had to integrate a secret ingredient announced at start-time. Five judges graded their dishes based on presentation, taste, flavor, texture, balance, and originality.

Without a doubt, this was to be a very exciting event. To help support and cheer on our TSTC team, SGA invited students and provided transportation to and from the event. Their initiative resulted in TSTC supporters making up more than 65 percent of the spectators, despite the fact we were on STC territory. Knowing this only fueled our crowd’s spirit and cheers.

The intensity of the crowd, however, did not distress TSTC’s team, which showed its experience and diligence. When asked if the size of the crowd had any effect on their work, Ivan Constante said, “I was so focused that I phased everybody out. I never even noticed the crowd.”

TTaHEsRtEeIS vA sDIFFFElRaEvNCoEr!

Taste

• Physical reaction – Analyzed through chemical information sent from taste buds to brain • Uses only sense of taste • Five basic tastes – Bitter, sour, sweet, salty, umami (detects glumatic acids in protein)

F lavor

• Relies mostly on sense of smell • Subjective – Interpreted after all information is gathered • Infinite range of flavors

Ever wonder why when you cover your nose while eating an onion, you can’t taste it? It’s because onions have no taste – bitter, sour, sweet, salty, or umami. It relies on flavor for you to recognize it!

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entertainment for your

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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n this sixth installment of the beloved boy who battles evil in this estranged world of wizards and magic, David Yates is back as director joined by screen writer Steve Kloves, who wrote the first four films. Many of the fantastic tones and effects of the past movies are still well in place and shots that guide you through the movie with every angle in mind.

The story picks up literally from the ending of the previous film and moves things along its next plot. There are some new elements added that are known to the readers of the novel series, but those who have not read the novels will need to assume many things. For example, Harry Potter has now gained the title, as if he needed another : “The Chosen One.” Rated PG 1 hr 22 min Fantasy / Sci-Fi

This film, though the same feel as the others, had a very different mission to execute from its predecessors. This sixth installment was meant to dive into the past and bring to surface the small memories that lead to this Voldemort gripped

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pecial is a delectably visual film with much attention to cinematography that will leave the viewer curious about the unfolding plotline. Each introducing shot contains such a level of quirk that the viewer is visually drawn even before any dialogue.

Rated R 1 hr 40 min Dark Comedy

The film stars Michael Rapaport as Les, a lowly meter maid who enrolls in a drug trial for an anti-depressant called “Special.” The film does not premise his ailment, but instead takes the direction of the supposed cure, which was a good move I believe. Too much background would have swayed the tone of

by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

present., as well as to indulge practically every teen romance craze that has hovered over this series.

Having said the many things that this film has accomplished, I cannot leave you with only happy thoughts. If I had to explain the plot of this film, I would compare it to a dodo bird, nonexistent. At first I was shocked at the lack of climactic integrity, but after some research I learned that this was due to how the book was written.

On top of that there were the edits done to the book that didn’t make it onto the screenplay. I can see how many people would be quick to scoff at the presentation of this movie, but it wasn’t so much the filmmakers as the original text that it derived from. This could also bring the question of how well some novels do not translate well into major motion pictures based on the fact that the elements needed for either are not always executed in the same fashion.

by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

the movie too heavily. In the case of Les, a one in one million adverse drug reaction occurs. The drug begins to make him believe that he possesses super powers such as flight, telepathy and the ability to walk through walls. The story takes many turns, including times that you are not sure who is right and who is wrong. I found myself asking, “Wait, does Les really have powers?”

In spite of the dominating hero theme, there is a lot of humanizing moral qualities to this film. Within the mishaps and good vs. evil battles, the viewer can see Les encountering many of life’s hardships and his retort to them with the help of his newfound courage.

Upcoming Film Features

August 7 Cold Souls G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra Julie & Julia

August 14 District 9 The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

August 14 (cont.)

A Perfect Getaway Post Grad The Time Traveler's Wife

August 28 Final Destination: Death Trip 3D Taking Woodstock

September 4 Carriers Gamer Shanghai September 9 Sorority Row I Can Do Bad All by Myself Whiteout

September 18 Jennifer's Body Love Happens Pandorum September 25 The Invention of Lying The Surrogates

www.film-releases.com

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C rossword Pu zzle Video Game Titles Video Games

Check out what the Photojournalism and Design Club is currently listening to!

Fill in theto blanks the following popular blanks the to following popular video video games to solve the puzzle.

Fill in the games to solve the puzzle.....and get a candy. [maybe]

Zoe Keating “Legions (War)” One Cello x 16: Natoma

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Classical / Experimental www.myspace.com/zoecello

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Pop Punk / Powerpop www.myspace.com/pointedsticks

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Michael Jackson “Beat It” Thriller

R&B / Pop / Rock www.michaeljackson.com

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Across 1. Splinter __________ 4. __________ Band Splinter _________ 5. __________ of Persia _________Band 8. __________ Hill _________ of Persia 10. Grand __________ Auto _________ 13.Hill __________ Evil 0. Grand _________ Auto Six 15. __________ 3. _________ Evil 17. __________ Kart 18. Guitar 5. _________ Six __________

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2. Mortal __________ 1. Assassin's _________ 3.

Street __________ 2. Mortal _________ 6. Ninja __________ 3. Street_________ 7. Legend of __________ 6. 9.

Ninja Super_________ __________ Out 7. 11.

Legend _________ Gran of __________ 9. 12.

Super _________ Out __________ Fantasy Golden __________ 11.14.

Gran _________ 16.

God of __________ 12. _________ Fantasy 14. Golden _________ 16. God of _________

What do YOU

7. _________ Kart ANSWERS ON PAGE 02 8. Guitar_________

Pointed Sticks “Out of Luck” Perfect Youth

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Send your ideas to phdclub@gmail.com

New Kids on the Block “Step by Step” Step by Step Pop www.nkotb.com

Charlie Feathers “That Certain Female” Jungle Fever

Rockabilly / Country www.charliefeathers.com

El Gran Silencio “Dormir Soñando” Libres Y Locos

Rock en Español / Rap / Ska www.myspace.com/elgransilencio Lady Gaga “Love Game” The Fame

Dance / Electropop www.myspace.com/ladygaga

Death Cab For Cutie “My Mirror Speaks” The Open Door

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The Ro ad That Le ads to King Je sus A Spiritual Adaptation of The Wizard of Oz

by Duke Escamilla, DMDT Continued...

SCENE 3: Dorothy meets Tin Man. Change scenery. Tin Man, Dorothy, and Scarecrow in place. Lights up.

Dorothy: It’s a Tin Man! Tin Man (Holds up his ax): Who goes there?

Dorothy: I’m Dorothy. This is Scarecrow. Who are you?

Tin Man: I don’t know, and I don’t care. (Steps back from Toto.) Get that pest away from me!

Dorothy: Tin Man! Why it’s only Toto, my dog. He’s very friendly.

Tin Man: Why I oughta… (Begins to swing ax at Toto. Scarecrow blocks him.)

Dorothy: Why, he’s only a puppy! What’s wrong with you? Have you no heart?

Tin Man: I have no heart. I hate everything because nothing ever goes right.

Scarecrow: We go see King Jesus. He give me brain. Maybe give you heart.

Tin Man: Well, I have nowhere else to go.

Tin Man joins them. The trio walks along the road, not really paying attention to their surroundings.

Lights down.

SCENE 4: Dorothy meets Lion. Change scenery. Lion, Tin Man, Dorothy, and Scarecrow in place. Lights up.

Dorothy: I don’t like this forest! It’s – it’s dark and creepy!

Scarecrow: Of course, I don’t know, but I think it gets darker before it gets lighter.

Dorothy and Tin Man stop and look at Scarecrow. They look at each other and shrug.

Dorothy: Do – do you suppose we’ll meet any animals?

Tin Man: Mmmm – we might.

Scarecrow: Animals that – that eat straw?

Tin Man: Some – but mostly lions and tigers and bears.

Dorothy: Oh! Lions, and tigers and bears! Oh, - my – Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man: Lions and tigers and bears!

Dorothy: Oh my!

Scarecrow: Oh, look!

Dorothy: Oh! Lion ( Jumps out of bushes. Air punches like a boxer.): Hah! Put ‘em up! Put ‘em – up! Which one of you first? I’ll fight you both together, if you want. I’ll fight ya’ with one paw tied behind my back! I’ll fight ya’ standin’ on one foot! I’ll fight ‘ya with my eyes closed. Oh, pullin’ an ax on me, eh? Sneakin’ up on me, eh? Why! Tin Man: Go away and let us alone.

Lion: Oh, scared, huh? Afraid, huh? Hah! How long can you stay fresh in that can? Come on, get up and fight you shivering junkyard! Put your hands up, you lop-sided bag of hay!

Scarecrow: Now that’s getting personal, Lion.

Tin Man: Yes, get up and teach him a lesson.

Scarecrow: Well, what’s wrong with you teachin’ him?

Tin Man: A – well – well, I hardly know him.

Lion (looking at Toto): Well, I’ll get you anyway, Pee Wee. Dorothy (slaps Lion’s paw): Oh! Shame on you!

To be continued...

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T h e F in a l T u rn

by Benji Huerta, CSMT

I watch you behind dimmed eyes, staring straight through your shining ones, searching, finding.

I can see my reflection embedded in your center, all of the wonders and cries, unwinding I pray that some day you will realize what was important to me, even though I said it time and time again I know that there would be no better time in our lives, to show you, to lead you, to call you my friend.

Then the time that the inevitable truth sinks in our minds, though painful as it may seem to be But when try after try gets you nowhere, the conclusion to this story made big, is apparent to me.

The signs I read everyday are negative and positive, attracted, yet forced apart it is to say I wish the force left and attraction set in, so that my world will be filled with colors, instead of grey And you learn to be more open to the directions your life takes you, so that you will finally be feeling The words I will tell you, to save what can be lost, in a matter most spent as time in healing.

For what matters is of special connections, through fear and regret, to see what is the truth To look out and see the brightest of stars showing your fate, what is given freely in youth.

I find myself drifting away from the conscious state and I think to myself, why did it have to be like this Knowing that it was almost something that could have changed things forever, turning all into true, peaceful, bliss.

Now the time to take my leave is here and your bright shining eyes appear darker to me, I wait.

I wait to see you once again as I turn away from light into darkness of heart, my path not straight.

Our last goodbye could have been nothing more than just a simple farewell, but I refuse to keep That there was nothing that could be done to help this situation, to help that of which we seek But in stubborn thoughts with the ability to remain unchanged, I take the final slow turn And look toward the future with no doubt in my mind the choice was made, yet I will, for you, still yearn.

Intramural Sports

New Releases at the LRC

TSTC Fieldhouse

Indoor Sports

Outdoor Sports

Fitness

Basketball Volleyball Soccer Dodgeball Raquetball Kickball

Flag Football Softball Soccer Kickball

Cardio Room Weight Room Walking Trail Aerobic Classes Muscle Toning Classes

Intramurals Department Personnel: Armando “Brany” Dominguez, Supervisor Room 101 Phone: 956.364.4341 Email: brany.dominguez@harlingen.tstc.edu Jose Garza, Assistant Supervisor Room 104 Phone: 956.364.4340 Email: jose.garza@harlingen.tstc.edu

FIELDHOUSE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8AM - 9PM Friday 10AM - 2 PM Saturday 10AM - 2 PM

Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict

by Laurie Viera Rigler

The long anticipated sequel to Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict asks the question, Can a 19th century girl survive in today's morally confused modern-day world?

The Story Sisters

by Alice Hoffman

In her novels, Alice Hoffman weaves magic and fairy tales into plots thick with today’s gritty realism. This combination is on dazzling display in her novel, a heartbreaking yet redemptive saga.

Y: The Last Man #7: Paper Dolls

by Brian K. Vaughan

The saga of Yorick Brown, the last man on Earth, continues in Paper Dolls. Paper Dolls chronicles the search for Yorick's fiancee, the adventures of Yorick’s monkey, and Agent 355.

All you need at the LRC to borrow a book is a valid TSTC student ID. For more information, visit www.harlingen.tstc.edu/library.

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Register today.

What’s your

dream?

Whatever your dream is, we can help you achieve it.

Fall classes begin August 31.

Register through August 29.

Apply online for admission at www.harlingen.tstc.edu Apply online for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Use TSTC FAFSA school code: 009225)

Be sure to complete your admission requirements and apply for financial aid as soon as possible. Contact Admissions at 364.4320, Testing at 364.4310, and Financial Aid at 364.4330. For more information, call 364.4117 or 800.852.8784, or stop by the College Information Office or the Admissions Office located in the Student Services Building.

New students need to attend a New Student Orientation. Sign up with your advisor.

Equal opportunity shall be afforded within the Texas State Technical College System to all employees and applicants for admission or employment regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age or disability. TSTC will make reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.

View our fall course listings online at www.harlingen.tstc.edu/courses

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Cashiers will be located in the LRC Orientation Room the following dates.

Aug 24-26 Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 31

8AM - 6PM 8AM - 7PM 8AM - 5PM 8AM - 12PM 8AM - 6PM

horoscopes FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY!

by Madame Brown

Aries 3/21–4/19 You need to stop replaying your past over and over. Get over it and move on! There will always be another idea. Make new dreams and watch the stars for inspiration. Be spontaneous and gather your friends on a weekend road trip. Cheer up, little Ram, you’re doing just fine! Other famous Rams: Conan O'Brian, Heath Ledger and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Libra 9/23–10/22 This is an excellent time for finishing any project or activity that brings great joy into your life. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities. Other expressive Libreans are Will Smith, Gwen Stefani and John Lennon.

Taurus 4/20–5/2 The moon will help you stabilize when you are faced with new situations even if you’re feeling like the outsider in unfamiliar territory. This would normally scramble messages, but your quick intuitive answers will help you resolve problems in unexpected ways. Discussing delicate personal matters frees you to be more emotionally honest and vulnerable. Keep in mind this quote written by a famous Taurean: “To thy own self be true..." William Shakespeare

Scorpio 10/23–11/21 Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now, but this may translate to being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view. Stop by the TSTC gym and take advantage of your free membership as a student and work it off on the treadmill.

Soon you’ll be feeling relaxed and ready for a new way to approach your next project. Other physically active Scorpios are Matthew McConaughey, Jodie Foster and Owen Wilson.

Gemini 5/21–6/21 Underneath the noise of your dreams are the shrill of drills in the classroom. You feel more and more comfortable in your program as a Dental Hygienist at TSTC, despite the intense smell of "education" in the building. You experience lots of emotions as your instructors challenge you to never settle for less than your best. Keep your focus on the books and you will be just fine. Famous Geminis include Kanye West, Angelina Jolie, and Johnny Depp.

Sagittarius 11/22–12/21 Pluto is still in your personal wealth sector, so this could be a good time for career-oriented financial activities. This is also your chance to finalize contract negotiations, sales and purchases, and making commitments.

There is a method to your madness behind that desk covered in papers and clutter. Celebrity Sagittarians include: Jon Stewart, Tyra Banks, and Milla Jovovich.

Cancer 6/22–7/22 Stay positive and don’t ask others to do tasks that you know very well you should be doing for yourself. You doubt yourself too much and that is what keeps you in a rut. You’re a fantastic sign with a lot of character and charm! Just be happy and things will come together in time. Celebrity Cancers known for their charming character: Robin Williams, Princess Diana, and John Cusack.

Capricorn 12/22–1/19 A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and reenergized. Apply your increased energy to working hard and really making a dent in the jobs you have to do. Just because you took on too much last semester doesn't mean that it will happen again. It’s all up to you! Remember you have help at each corner of that W building. There are tutors, teachers, and labs-- all at arms length! Famous Capricorns include: Denzel Washington, Tiger Woods, and Mary J. Blige.

Leo 7/23–8/22 This month, you could find you are easily overworked and emotionally exhausted. Step away from the computer and rest before you go back to your demanding projects from challenging instructors.

Digital media can be stressful but deadlines are there for a reason. Relax while your project renders so that you have a fresh new out outlook for your next assignment. Famous hard-working Leos include Madonna, Bill Clinton, and Martha Stewart.

Aquarius 1/20–2/18 This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. While disappointment can lead you to question your beliefs, this Full Moon rewards you for reestablishing a spiritual practice as part of your daily life. You're strengthened by your ongoing commitment to rooting yourself in a higher power, whether it's through prayer, meditation or communing with nature. Celebrity Aquarians include: Garth Brooks, Oprah Winfrey, and Jennifer Aniston.

Virgo 8/23–9/22 Your ability to multitask shines and impresses others. However, you need time alone now in order to sort things out and to avoid overload! Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. Following your instincts is likely to be more successful than sticking to a rigid plan. Other famous multitasking Virgos: Lance Armstrong, Beyonce Knowles, and Tim Burton.

Pisces 2/19–3/20 You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time. Take notes of your moments of inspiration and store them in your memory as an ongoing source of hope. Remember that the TSTC Mustang Messenger is always looking for more student participation. The PhD club is a great way to keep those creative juices flowing. Other creative Pisceans include: Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, and Elizabeth Taylor.

Mustang Messenger | August 2009

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Student Art Gallery ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

BY TSTC

STUDENTS

Mad Hatter

Shippuden Sasuke Cosplayer

DIGITAL ART

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

The Blue Knight

Self-Portrait Collage

VECTOR ART

DIGITAL PHOTO MANIPULATION

Paola Constante, DMDT

Sal Ramirez, DMDT

Duke Escamilla, DMDT

Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT