Mustang Magazine Volume 5 Issue 3

volume five | issue three | march 2010

Mr. & Ms. TSTC 2010 Roberto Cruz II & Kaitlin Smetaniuk

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EDITORS Melani Zuniga Coordinator of Publications

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

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

It comes from YOU!

The Mustang Magazine 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 956.364.4260.

April issue deadline: Mar. 17

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Keri Gutierrez Director of Marketing STAFF WRITER Dave Ralph Communications Writer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS credited CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS credited

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

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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.

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Calendar

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From Your SGA President

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Last Month in Photos

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College Reference

05 Mr. & Ms. TSTC 2010

10 Student Club Features: PhD Club 12 Valley Features: March Events 14 16

Health & Fitness

Tech News From A Geek: Google Buzz & Apple iPad

17 For Your Entertainment 18

Reviews: Shutter Island

19 Student Writing Showcase 20 Student Art Gallery

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marc2010 h February 01 - March 29 February 08 - March 24 08, 09 09 10 10 11 14 15 - 19 24 30 31

campus events

Value of Art Exhibit Insight Poetry Contest SGA Club Olympics Wellness Walk Spring Break Hookup Critical Thinking: Wellness: Committing to Fitness Job Fair Daylight Savings Time Begins Spring Break Critical Thinking: Nutrition: You Are What You Eat Movie on the Lawn: Sherlock Holmes SGA Easter Service

Insight Poetry Contest Deadline: March 24

Achieve it.

For event details visit www.harlingen.tstc.edu/calendar www.harlingen.tstc.edu/studentclubs

Summer Fall

& March 29

registration begins Summer classes begin May 10.

Apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.gov

School Code: 009225

Apply online today at www.harlingen.tstc.edu/apply

www.harlingen.tstc.edu • 956.364.4000 • 800.852.8784 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.

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FROM YOUR

sga president Belinda Palomino Hello, Mustangs!

I hope you all enjoyed the great February events! Get ready for what we have in store for you in March!

SGA will have its next meeting on Tuesday, March 23, and Learning to Lead Workshop on March 25.

Register online to reserve your free lunch!

SGA Club Olympics take place March 8 and 9, in which our student clubs compete against each other in games like tug of war for bragging rights and a trophy.

On March 10th, SGA will host our annual Spring Break Hookup. This event specializes in spreading Spring Break safety and awareness. We want you to be safe and return to finish the semester. There will be a variety of games and prizes available for those who participate.

If you have any suggestions, concerns, or ideas, feel free to stop by our office in the Student Center in room 122 or call us at 364.4343. We love to hear from you!

Toward the end of the month, SGA will hold the Easter service event on March 30 and Movie on the Lawn at the Athletic Field on March 31.

SGA Meeting Schedule

If you are interested in running for any of the Student Government officer positions, now is the time to get involved! Being an officer is a fantastic opportunity for you to help your fellow students and grow professionally and personally!

12PM - 1PM | LRC Orientation Room

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April Tuesday, 6

Mr.& Ms. TSTC 2010

Congratulations to the Mr. & Ms. TSTC 2010 winners, Kaitlin Smetaniuk and Roberto Cruz II!

Dental Hygiene major Kaitlin Smetaniuk is Ms. TSTC for 2010; she enjoys ballroom dancing, singing and playing piano. The DEH Program sponsored her and she is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Academic Core student Roberto Cruz II is Mr. TSTC for 2010; he enjoys listening to music, reading and playing the trombone. The Machining Technology Program sponsored him and he is from Harlingen. The runners-up included MEN, first runner-up Jose Saldierna, AUB major, sponsored by AUB; second runner-up Jenaro Jinez, CSMT major, sponsored by CSSD; WOMEN, first runner-up Monica Rivera, BOT major, sponsored by BOT, and second runner-up Robbie Beth Zapata, DEH major, sponsored by the Academic Core. Other categories: Mr. Congeniality – Jose Saldierna; Ms. Congeniality – Bernadette Palomino; Most Photogenic Female – Monica Rivera, and Most Photogenic Male – Allan Michael De La Cruz.

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SkillsUSA 02/19/10

Valentine’s in Vegas Bash: Casino Night 02/11/10

SGA Dating Game 02/01/10

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Mr. & Ms. TSTC 02/24/10

Photos of Mr. & Ms. TSTC by: Leslie Nelson, DMDT Laura Amaro, DMDT Mustang Magazine | March 2010

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Student Success Isn’t Just an Office!

by Joshua Hernandez

It’s an ever-evolving, resource-abundant, college-savvy source of knowledge that makes for an excellent alternative for those feeling lost or contemplating leaving college.

The Student Success Office itself is made up of different departments and resources completely dedicated to assisting TSTC students! We are like the old cartoon “Captain Planet.” Do you remember that? The characters combine the powers of their rings to create the mighty Captain Planet, who then saves the world from eternal mistreatment. It may be too old a cartoon for some of you, but never the less, we are similar to that – slightly less supernatural of course.

We even have computer labs with high-speed Internet and Skype capabilities so you can do research, homework, and even video chat with a future college such as UTB, UTPA, UTSA and more. We can help you with almost anything. We only say “almost” because we can’t make money grow on trees, although we are working on it.

All of our departments and programs overlap and create a powerful support structure for you.

Trust us! We’ve been in your shoes – metaphorically speaking of course. Everyone from Director to Coordinator and Advisor to Mentor/Tutor have pledged to dedicate themselves to your success.

Are you lost when it comes to college?

Are your Accuplacer scores bringing you down?

We have mentors!

Are you unsure of what program to enter?

We provide tours!

We have an Accuplacer Tutorial Program!

Are your grades slipping and you need help?

We have tutors!

Dont hesitate for another second!

Stop by the office, give us a call or go online and visit us at: www.youtube.com/TSTCgst www.harlingen.tstc.edu/oss www.twitter.com/TSTCjosh www.studentsuccessoffice.posterous.com

Georgeann Calzada GST Advisor

Robert Foshie GST Advisor

Joshua Hernandez Lead Advisor

Raymond Perales Mentoring Coord.

Celia Merrell Achieve Texas Adv.

Advice

Ally

Looking for a little advice but embarrassed to write to your local newspaper?

Advice Ally is here for you! She will offer you free personal advice and provide a new perspective on your problems and questions.

Advice is not limited to just relationship problems. Expertise on campus resources is also offered. No question or problem is too much for Advice Ally!

E-mail advice.ally36@gmail.com and include your topic on the subject line.

Name need not be included.

Remember, Advice Ally only provides a different perspective on a topic; she is not a licensed therapist.

Lenora Yañez Achieve Texas Adv.

Nora Ramirez Achieve Texas Adv.

Linda Barron Tutoring Coord.

SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE

Did you

know?

An occupation in which women make up 25 percent or less of employment is considered non-traditional for females.

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architects, auto mechanics, drafters, machinists, and insulation workers. Women employed in these jobs Some examples of non-traditional jobs are

typically earn higher wages and have more opportunity for advancement than their male counterparts.

To learn more about the advantages of entering a non-traditional career stop by the Support Services Office in Building A.

MATH 1314 AND UPPER LEVEL MATH Alma Barrera - MATH 1316 (SI Tutor) T/TH 8:00AM to 9:25AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ardalani - Math 1316.2001 W22 M/F 8:30AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in MATH 1316 W211 Lab Bianca Mares - MATH 1314 (SI Tutor) T/TH 9:30AM to 11:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ardalani - MATH 1314.2011 W221 M/W/F 9:00AM to 10:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab M/T/W/TH 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab M/W/F 9:00AM to 10:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab Edgar Melendez - MATH 1314 (SI Tutor) M/W/F 9:05AM to 10:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ghavami - Math 1314.2005 T/TH 8:00AM to 9:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab W/F 2:30PM to 5:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab Rene Pena - MATH 1314 (SI Tutor) T/TH 9:35AM to 11:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Syed - Math 1314.2002 W219 T/TH 1:30PM to 5:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab Gene Parra - MATH 1314 (Regular Tutor) M/W/F 10:10AM to 11:05AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pezeshki - Math 1314.2006 W125 M/W/F 9:00AM to 10:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab M/W/F 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab Wednesday 12:00PM to 1:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W211 Lab Vidal Hernandez - MATH 1314 (Regular Tutor) M/T/W/TH/F 1:00PM to 2:00PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pezeshki - Math 1314 W125 or W212 M/T/W/TH/ 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math 1314 ONLY W125 or W212 DEVELOPMENTAL MATH Patricia Torres - DMTH 0200 (SI Tutor) T/TH 11:10AM to 12:35PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adams - DMTH 0200 W210 T/TH 1:00PM to 3:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in DMTH 0200 ONLY W220 M/W/F 4:00PM to 5:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in DMTH 0200 ONLY W220 Rachel Steffenhagen - DMTH 0200 (SI Tutor) T/TH 5:30PM to 6:55PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adams - DMTH 0200 W210 T/TH 3:00PM to 5:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in DMTH 0200 ONLY W220 M/W/F 9:00AM to 10:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in DMTH 0200 ONLY W220 Juan Carlos Silva - DMTH 200 (SI Tutor) M/W/F 9:00AM to 10:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Murphy - DMTH 0200.2002 W210 T/TH 2:00PM to 5:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math DMTH 0200 W220 Friday 10:00AM to 11:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Math DMTH 0200

Spring/ 2010 Tutoring Schedule Anna Hawkins - ENGL 1301 (Regular Tutor) M/W/F 11:15AM to 12:10PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kikos - ENGL 1301.2008 W222 M/T 12:30PM to 2:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 Monday 2:00PM to 3:30PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 Wednesday 12:30PM to 1:30PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 Kaysey Aguilar - ENGL 1302.2002 (SI Tutor) M/W/F 9:05AM to 10:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kikos - ENGL 1302.2002 W126 T/TH 9:00AM to 11:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 M/W/F/ 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 HISTORY 1301 James Caldwell - HIST 1301 (SI Tutor) T/TH 9:35AM to 1:00PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shands - HIST 1301.2002 W35B T/TH/F 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HIST 1301 ONLY Library T/TH 1:00PM to 2:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HIST 1301 Library Friday 10:30AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HIST 1301 Library Friday 2:30PM to 4:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HIST 1301 Library BIOL 2301, 2302, & 2321 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION Patricia McKinney - BIOL 2321 Microbiology (SI tutor) T/TH 2:30PM to 4:00PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cano - BIOL (A&P) 2321.2003 T/TH 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with BIOL 2321 U202 T/TH 12:30PM to 2:30PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with BIOL 2321 U202 Omar Sanchez - BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology (Regular tutor) M/W/F 10:05AM to 11:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Formacio - BIOL (A&P) 2301 U203 Tuesday 8:00AM to 9:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with BIOL 2301 U202 & U204 Thursday 9:00AM to 11:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with BIOL 2301 U202 & U204 T/TH 11:00AM to 1:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with BIOL 2301 U202 & U204 Guyunusa Garcia - BIOL 2301 A&P Anatomy and Physiology (Regular tutor) Monday 8:00AM to 9:00PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leonard - BIOL (A&P) 2301 U203 M/W 1:00PM to 4:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with BIOL (A&P) U203 Guyunusa Garcia - HITT 1305.2002 Medical Terminology (Regular tutor) Tuesday 1:00PMto 3:00PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rocha - HITT 1305 L122 Thursday 1:00PM to 4:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HITT 1305 L113 Friday 1:00PM to 3:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HITT 1305 L113

Javier Luna - DMTH 0200 (Regular Tutor) T/TH 1:00PM to 2:25PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agharbi – DMTH 0200 W210 M/T/W/TH/F 10:00AM to 11:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in DMTH 0200 Only W220 T/TH 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in DMTH 0200 Only W220

CHEMICAL-ENVIORNMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Justin Scaggs - CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I (Regular Tutor) T/TH 9:30AM to 11:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flores & Hernandez CHEM 1411.2002 J107 T/TH 8:00AM to 9:30AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with CHEM 1411 J102 T/TH 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with all Chemistry classes J102 T/TH 1:00PM to 1:30PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with all Chemistry classes J102 M/W 1:00PM to 2:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with all Chemistry classes J102

ENGLISH 1301 and DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING AND READING Jo Ann Michelle Basket - ENGL 1301 (SI Tutor) M/W/F 10:10AM to 11:05AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smith - English 1301 M/W/ 3:35PM to 6:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 Friday 2:30PM to 4:30PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124

HUMAN RELATIONS Gaston Amezcua - HRPO 1311 Human Relations (SI tutor) M/T/F 1:25PM to 2:20PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kotzur - HRPO 1311.2013 D132 T/TH 9:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HRPO Courses C-124 Lab Tuesday 12:00PM to 1:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with HRPO Courses C-124 Lab

Delma Jimenez - ENGL 1302 (SI Tutor) M/W 5:30PM to 6:55PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gonzalez - English 1302.2030 W222 M/W 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 M/W 5:00PM to 5:30PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 M/W 6:55PM to 9:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124

SPANISH-1311 Silvia Salinas - SPAN 1311 (SI tutor) T/TH 9:35AM to 11:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Serna-SPAN 1311.2006 W208 T/TH 11:00 to 2:30 Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with All Levels of Spanish W124

Lea Ann Rodriguez - ENGL 1302 (SI Tutor) T/TH 5:30OPM to 7:00PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gonzalez - English 1302.2030 W222 M/W 3:00PM to 4:30PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 T/TH 3:00PM to 5:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 Lorena Castillo - ENGL 1301 (Regular Tutor) T/TH 9:35AM to 11:00AM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cone - English 1301.2011 W207 T/TH /F 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 Thursday 12:00PM to 1:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124 T/TH 1:00PM to 3:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist in Writing Courses W124

Computer Drafting and Design Technology Crystal Wright - Drafting 2331 (Regular tutor) M/W/F 1:25PM to 2:25PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Computer Drafting 2331.2001 S119 M/T/W/TH/F 12:00PM to 1:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with DFTG 2331 S119 T/TH 10:00AM to 11:00AM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with DFTG 2331 S119 Computer Networking Security Technology Pedro Colunga III - ITNW (Regular tutor) Wednesday 1:25PM to 3:35PM Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santos ITNW 1325.2002 S143 M/F 1:00PM to 5:00PM Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assist with ITNW S143 Open Lab

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STUDENT CLUB

features

Photojournalism & Design Club

The Photojournalism and Design Club serves as the creative outlet for students interested in contributing to the Mustang Magazine.

Any TSTC student may submit creative writing, artwork, reviews, opinions or other articles, and members of the PhD Club have a direct influence on Mustang Magazine layout and content. Members also participate in fundraisers and are active in student life and TSTC events.

Meeting Times Thursdays | 12:15PM | S-129 10

For more information: e-mail: phdclub@gmail.com

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want to have

your club featured?

Contact us to set up an interview! e-mail: phdclub@gmail.com phone: 956.364.4260

Check out these clubs and their meeting times!

want to join a

student club?

Agriculture Club Associated General Contractors Astronomy Club Aviation Club AUB Billiards Club Wednesdays | 12PM | Game Room Biomedical Club Business Professionals of America Catholic Campus Ministry Sign Language: Tuesdays | 12:35PM | J-117 Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays | 12:30PM | J-105 Chemical Environmental Club The Vibe Communication Club Tuesdays | 4PM | LRC Study Room

Computer Networking and Security Technology Club Thursdays | 12PM | S-143 Lunch provided; donations accepted but not required.

Computer Systems Management Technology Club Wednesdays |12:30PM | G-110 csmt-club.webs.com

Health Information Technology Club Medical Assistant Club I Medical Assistant Club II Photojournalism and Design Club Thursdays | 12:15PM | S-129 Role Play Gamers Society SADHA I SADHA II

Dental Explorers Every third Tuesday | 9AM | U-127

Science Engineering Math Majors Club

Education and Training Club

Students Promoting Anime and Manga

Emergency Medical Services Club

Surgical Technology Club

Environmental Club

Silver Spurs

The Fanatics

Telecommunication Engineering Technology

Free Stuff Club

Vocational Nursing Club

Club Fundraisers

Medical Assisting Club II Friday, March 12 | U112 Medical Assisting Club will sell raffle tickets for South Padre Island Schlitterbahn season passes.

Contact Melissa Nieto 956.364.4879 Billiards Club Monday, March 15 | TSTC ID Office Billiards Club will sell $1 raffle tickets. 1st place: Cue Stick, 2nd place: $20 VISA Gift Card, and 3rd place: Cue Glove.

Need to be present to win. Contact Arturo Solano 956.364.4351

Club Events

For more information visit: www.harlingen.tstc.edu/studentlife

The Vibe Communication Club Free Speech Forum Thursday, March 11, 11:30AM - 1PM | Student Quad The Vibe would like to know what students have on their minds and want to talk about! Come and exchange your ideas and perspectives to make positive changes for students on campus.

Contact Fernando Alcocer at ffalcocer@mymail.tstc.edu

CNST Club March 22 – 27 | El Gallito's Mexican Restaurant in San Benito The CNST Club will sell $6 enchilada plates. Ticket buyers will have Monday thru Saturday from 11AM to 3PM to either pick up or dine in from March 22-27. Contact Tony Santos 956.364.4850 Surgical Technology Club Friday March 26, 11AM – 2PM | Eddie Lucio Building The Surgical Technology Club will be selling fried fish nugget plates for $6.

Includes fish, French fries, cake and 2 slices of bread. Sodas for 50 cents.

Contact Anna Ornelas 956.364.4810

Environmental Club Saturday, March 13, 8AM - 12PM | South Padre Island The Environmental Club is collaborating with the Texas General Land Office to clean up the South Padre Island Beach Access points. Many groups from around the Valley will participate.

Contact Dr. Sarah Merrill at 956.364.4840 for more information.

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VALLEY

features

South Texas Rolleristas Roller Derby

Fallout Brigade vs Traumakazis

03/26/10 Friday | 7PM Sk8 Zone | Weslaco, TX 701 South International Boulevard Adv. Tickets: $8, Suicide Seats $3 extra Want to become a Rollerista?

For more information visit: www.myspace.com/rollerista Battle of the Bands 03/10/10 Wednesday | 12PM – 9PM UTB Student Union Lawn | Brownsville

Big Joe and Young J 03/12/10 Friday | 8PM Blue Lounge | Brownsville

Death Of A Popstar, Diversify and Skim 03/27/10 Saturday | 7PM Galleria 409 | Brownsville

Never Say Never Festival with LMFAO, Alesana, Shwayze, +30 bands

Axe of Vengeance and In Asunder 03/27/10 Saturday | 9PM Hop Shop | Harlingen

Misery Index, Pacifist, and Severance 03/10/10 Wednesday | 7PM Smoking Aces, | Mission

Set A Flame, Bonnie Blue, Let the Dead and more 03/15/10 Monday | 8PM Davila's Club | Harlingen

Hatred Surge, Porkeria and more 03/13/10 Saturday | 7PM Metropolis | McAllen

03/18/10 Wednesday | 12:30PM Las Palmas Race Park | Mission Tickets: $30

They Mean Us and Daytes 03/12/10 Friday | 8PM The Clark Gallery | McAllen

Otep with Bury Your Dead and more 03/18/10 Thursday | 8PM Smokin' Aces Bar & Grill | Mission

Monthly Birding Excursions 03/13/10 Saturday | 7:AM Valley Nature Center | Weslaco

Secrets of the Sea 03/13/10 Saturday | 1PM Children's Museum of Brownsville | Brownsville Steel Train with Barcelona and more 03/13/10 Saturday | 9PM McAllen Creative Incubator | McAllen Abcde with In Case of Emergency 03/13/10 Saturday | 8PM The Incubator | McAllen

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03/19/10 Friday | 8PM Mooncussers | South Padre Island Tickets: $10 Texas Onion Fest 03/26/10 Friday | 10AM Weslaco City Park | Weslaco

Immortal Guardian, Obscured, and more 03/13/10 Saturday | 8PM Chapa's Bar | Brownsville Jay Stackz with Spark Dawg 03/13/10 Saturday | 8PM Club Pure | McAllen

Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Flip, Young J, Cypress Hill and more

Music After Hours 03/26/10 Friday | 7PM - 10PM McAllen Civic Center Auditorium | McAllen The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet 03/27/10 Saturday | 12PM Cinemark Harlingen | Harlingen

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My Sky Your City and Scarlett O' Hara 03/26/10 Friday | 6PM VFW | McAllen

The Requested 04/03/10 Saturday | 6PM The Incubator | McAllen Friday Avenue 04/02/10 Friday | 8PM Copz | Harlingen

DJ Tiesto World Tour

04/02/10 Saturday | 5PM Schlitterbahn | South Padre Island Tickets: $50

Yuju! Music Fest with Zoe, Aleks Syntek, Moenia and more

04/03/10 Friday | 5PM Schlitterbahn | South Padre Island Adv. Tickets: $40

3rd Annual Jackson Street Classic Car Show 04/03/10 Saturday | 10AM - 3PM Jackson Street | Harlingen

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Mega Passes

All H-E-B and Little Caesar’s Pizza | $15 Can be used anytime during 2010 RGV Livestock Show. Sold until March 12.

Advance Season Tickets Brownsville

Boot Jack 1900 N. Expressway Boot Jack FM 802 & Hwy 48 Cavender’s Boot City 4455 N. Expressway 77/83

Edinburg

Martin Farm & Ranch 215 Monte Cristo Road

March 12-21 Mercedes, TX

Harlingen

Mercedes

McAllen

Raymondville

Bullrider Western Wear 1606 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Mason & Co. 522 E. Harrison Boot Jack 6601 N. 10th Street Boot Jack 1428 E. Jackson Boot Jack 504 S. Main Cavender’s Boot City 3300 Expressway 83 Circle G 2500 Auburn New York Store 1309 S. 10th Street

Borderland Hardware 205 2nd Street Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show 1000 N Texas Earl’s Agri Business 292 S. 7th St.

Santa Rosa

Legacy General Store 309 S. 3rd

Weslaco

Boots ‘N Jeans 2005 W. Expressway Lionel’s Western Wear 322 S. Texas

Call for entries!

Submit your film to the

17th Annual

CineSol Film Festival, a non-profit organization, is the premier film festival of the Rio Grande Valley and is recognized by the Texas Commission on the Arts as one of the top media arts events in the state. Since 1993, it has served as a mecca for local aspiring filmmakers to fuse with industry professionals in a social setting perfect for networking, learning about filmmaking, and enjoying quality entertainment from all over the world.

Withoutabox submissions: www.withoutabox.com/login/5808

Submission Deadline: May 30, 2010 For more information: www.cinesol.com www.myspace.com/cinesol

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health & fitness

With a few small changes, you can start living a more nutritious lifestyle!

There are many exercises burn calories quickly. The following table gives examples based on a person who weighs 150 pounds.

Aerobics 115 calories/10 min Gardening 49 calories/10 min Racquetball 90 calories/10 min Running 131 calories/10 min Volleyball 34 calories/10 min

Just remember, you will burn more calories if you weigh more and burn fewer if you weigh less.

Climbing stairs 175 calories/10 min Basketball 90 calories/10 min Dance Exercise 109 calories/10 min Rope Skipping 121 calories/10 min Soccer 92 calories/10 min

Intramural Sports TSTC Wellness & Sports Center

Sign up for “Commit to be Fit” and win prizes like caps and tees, just for working out!

Register at the Wellness & Sports Center.

intramural

SPORT/EVENT

DIVISION

SPECIFICATIONS

DEADLINE

CAPTAINS MEETING

PLAY BEGINS

tennis tourney

open

double

3/12/10

3/15

6PM

TBA

table tennis

open

double

3/12/10

3/15

7PM

TBA

dodgeball

open

6 on 6 tournament

3/26/10

4/2

6PM

TBA

Captains meetings will be held in the gym.

A team captain/representative must attend the Captains meeting.

Intramural Department Personnel: Armando “Brany” Dominguez, Supervisor Room 101 Phone: 956.364.4341 E-mail: brany.dominguez@harlingen.tstc.edu

belly dance

tuesday & thursday: 6:30 PM room 129, WSC

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sportsschedule spring2010

Jose Garza, Assistant Supervisor Room 104 Phone: 956.364.4340 E-mail: jose.garza@harlingen.tstc.edu

zumba fitness

tuesday & thursday: 5:30 PM room 129, WSC

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Contact the Wellness & Sports Center staff at 364.4344 for more details.

WELLNESS & SPORTS CENTER HOURS Monday - Thursday 8AM - 9PM Friday 10AM - 2PM Sunday 3PM - 7PM

aerobics

monday - friday: 12:00 PM wednesday: 5:15 PM

wellness walk wednesday, march 10 athletic field, 5:30 PM

Here are some easy to follow tips for getting good nutrition: 1. Don‘t skip meals! It is best to have 5-6 meals or snacks, every 3-4 hours.

2. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. Not only will you be flushing out toxins, drinking a glass of water before a meal can prevent you from overeating at meals.

3. Exercise! This increases your metabolism, so try to exercise 3-5 times a week.

4. Eat red, yellow, orange, and green vegetables. Vegetables are low in calories, loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, and they’re a great source of fiber!

5. Eat a variety of fruits. Fruits are low in calories, high in water, and loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. It can also help to satisfy your “sweet tooth.”

6. Make time for breakfast! It helps fuel your body for the day and gets your metabolism going.

7. Eat lean proteins at every meal. Eating lean proteins help to build and maintain healthy muscles. They also take longer to digest so you feel full longer.

8. Eat whole grains. Whole grains fuel and energize your body.

9. Watch the fat! Choose low fat or fat free foods when possible. The “right” kind of fat is essential to keeping your body healthy.

10. Drink in moderation. Alcohol not only has tons of calories, it is a toxin that affects the tissues and organs of the body.

11. Be mindful of portion control! Watching how much you eat is just as important as the types of food you eat.

12. Choose fresh over packaged meals.

Packaged meat may have lower nutrition and higher calories.

13. Cut out the soda. Cut down sugar intake from soda, coffee and milk.

14. Treat yourself sometimes! We all deserve a treat, so go ahead. Just watch your serving sizes and how many treats you allow yourself.

learn more

Student Development Workshops Wellness: Committing to Fitness March 10, 2010 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | LRC Orientation Room

Learn how to apply fitness routines and understand the importance of documenting daily exercise activities. Students will be able to create/design a fitness plan to help maintain physical well being.

here!

Nutrition: You are What You Eat March 24, 2010 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | LRC Orientation Room

Learn healthy eating tips that will benefit you and your family! Come learn how to adequately read a food pyramid and learn more about healthy eating choices and plans.

Greek Chicken Penne Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1½ tablespoons olive oil ½ cup chopped red onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into bite-size pieces 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts 1 tomato, diced and 1 can tomato sauce 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup reserved for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano and rosemary salt and pepper to taste

Directions 1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, diced tomato, sauce, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, rosemary and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

Top with feta cheese.

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On February 10, 2010 Google launched its response into the social media world of microblogging in the form of a new product called Google Buzz. Built and implemented right under the noses of the average Gmail user, Google Buzz has turned your frequent contact list and extended contacts into your new social network. Marked with a new tab, labeled “buzz,” users can view a feed of small status updates from other Gmail users who they have previously conversed with through e-mail. The feed allows updates in the form of text, pictures from Flickr and Picasa services, and embedded videos that are shown and accessible right in the feed.

Some of the buzz, around Google Buzz, shows concern for the lack of control over certain configurations and privacy settings. Part of the ease of use that Google has taken into their own hands is the fact that your entire contact list is automatically followed. This can be a bit concerning for those that oh, lets say…don’t want that! Also, Buzz is set to use your e-mail address itself as your handle viewable to those following you. Sure this can be viewed as an open social experience, but still doesn’t change the fact that your personal e-mail address is now virtually accessible to anyone now, even those who are not directly following you.

Overall Google Buzz seems like a fun and social product, and I’m thinking Google played it kind of safe this time after getting burned off Google Wave a bit. I am sure more uses and fixes will come soon enough and I’m sure Google is hoping that Buzz will find its proper place and audience as well. Google has been there for a lot of us, and mostly at no cost, but I hope they know what the’re doing going up against a force like Twitter.

-update: Google is answering the cries and adding privacy settings and more control. http://buzz.google.com 16

TECH NEWS FROM A GEEK

By: twitter.com/zMorris

Apple iPad The

On January 27, 2010 Apple held the technology community in suspense with its latest addition to its lineup of products. Although many already knew that Apple’s new device would be some variation of a tablet of some sort, most were caught off guard with the name of this new device. The Apple iPad. At about 1.5 pounds and ½ inch deep, the iPad displays a 9.7 inch screen at a stunning 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. Apple has set in place a 10 hour battery with an astounding stand-by battery life of about a month! Apple has also developed its own processor in house called the A4. The A4 is running at 1GHz, high performance and low power.

As far as the interface and software features there really is nothing new to set it apart from those used to the iPhone/iTouch user interface. No camera, whereas many visualized it as a great video conferencing device, but rumors are circulating that the second generation will implement the camera.

Let’s hope so.

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FOR YOUR

entertainment

STUDY: Social Media & Online Mobile use among Teens and Young Adults

by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

In a recent study done by the Pew Internet Research Center, teen and young adult blogging has declined in the past four years or so. Since 2006 the trends of social networking sites have evolved with the introduction of rising networks such as Facebook and Twitter. The wave of macro-blogging has transitioned to micro-blogging.

Pew reports that 14 percent of online teens say they blog, which is a drop 28 percent in 2006. Consequently, the likelihood of teens to comment on blogs or social network sites has also dropped from 76 percent to 52 percent since 2006. A number of young adults (18-24) still carry on with blogs, who were in fact the ones that grew along side it.

The most interesting piece of information that I have found, from the research Pew has done, was the fact that teens are beginning to go against their statistical nature of early adoption with new technologies. Although the social media trend is gearing toward the sharing of information through small posts and sharing media, such as pictures and video, teens are not jumping on micro-blogging services such as Twitter. Only about 8 percent of teens online are on Twitter while the once teen bloggers, who are now the young adult and 30+ genre, are finding their way onto the micro-blogging and status update services.

Many teens are satisfied with the combined extensions that Myspace/FFacebook and text messaging provide. It’s enough for them. Some teens are even unsure of what Twitter really is, assuming it is a service that some celebrities use.

In the long run this could mean many things, and I am sure that the social networking site monsters are trying to understand this as well. For now it would seem that younger audiences are straying toward uploading themselves into profiles online, while the social blogger and journalist captivate the young adult and older crowds.

P h D Cl u b P resen t s:

Rikki’s March Advice

Check out what the Photojournalism and Design Club is currently listening to! mewithoutYou “In A Sweater Poorly Knit” Brother, Sister

Experimental / Rock / Indie myspace.com/mewithoutyou

Jason Mraz “I’m Yours” We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.

Pop Rock / Soul myspace.com/jasonmraz

Big Bang “Day After Day (Haru Haru)” Remember

R&B / Pop / Korean ygbigbang.com Mustang Magazine | March 2010

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Shutter Island

by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

Martin Scorsese is famous for his great works such as Goodfellas, Raging Bull, The Departed, Taxi Driver and The Aviator.

Rated R 2 hr 18 min Mystery / Thriller

Martin Scorsese’s new film, “Shutter Island,” is receiving a lot of buzz for the supposed rug that he pulls from under the audience in the final act. I can understand a level of reaction, but it seems like critics are offended at this almost “Deus Ex Machina,” which is actually due to the fidelity to the original novel.

“Shutter Island” is a psychological-thriller of two U.S. Marshals, Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Ruffalo), who are sent to investigate the disappearance of an inmate from the infamous Shutter Island. Shutter Island is home to an up-scale mental facility that only takes the most severe and violent patients. Things begin to go south and nothing seems to add up for Teddy and

Percy Jackson

his partner, but he’s also there for reasons of his own. Someone from his past is allegedly an inmate and responsible for a lot of pain in Teddy’s life.

From the very beginning one can notice the heavy hand of Scorsese on the visual palette and wonderful lighting in this film. The tone of the film greatly matched all the colors that were not only included but the ones that were strategically excluded as well. The film does quite a number on the psyche of the audience as far as whom you think you can trust or believe is even really there. My favorite aspect of the film, by far, is the way the story unfolds as Teddy visits different areas of the island. Every new area is treated as a visual chapter and makes it all seem like an elaborate board game or a map legend on the sleeve of a book.

My overall experience was enthralling and completely captive in the world, though small, this film created.

& the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Whimsical, absorbing and entertaining, “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” is not only for the younger crowd but for any mythology loving individual, as well.

I was impressed by how engaging it was. The two hours seemed to just fly by. I love Greek mythology and enjoy the premise as far as the movie of the first book goes. However, Rated PG 1 hr 58 min that doesn't mean that it didn't have its fair share of plot Fantasy / Adv. loopholes. I didn't like that most of the mythology background was missing and that it was assumed knowledge. Also, the screenplay is very loosely based on the book. The characters are older in the movie; yet, I still enjoyed the adaptation. There is no way the movie could have all the content of the book.

Percy, a descendent of a Greek god, Athena’s daughter Annabeth and the Satyr Grover set out on a modern day battle. Zeus’s lightning bolt has gone missing and while Percy is the prime suspect, rivalry is ablaze among the gods on Mount Olympus. Percy and his friends must travel to Hades and back to prove

by Leslie Nelson, DMDT

his innocence and save his mother.

Some actors of note are Pierce Brosnan, who plays a school teacher and a Centaur, Uma Therman as Medusa and Rosario Dawson as Persephone.

Although the movie has no building blocks about Greek mythology (better know your stuff!), the storyline itself has slight factual references to actual mythological stories about Zeus and the other gods. For example, in the movie Annabeth is Athena's daughter, but in the actual Greek myth Athena was eternally devoted to chastity and never had children. As for Persephone, she was indeed a consort of Hades, Lord of the Underworld. Zeus demanded her return to Earth, but in the movie she rules as Queen of the Underworld.

Well written and with great CGI, the best scenes are of the underworld and Hades appearing out of fire. The awesome sword play was well done and not so over-the-top. The soundtrack itself is energy packed and delightful, very fitting for the movie! All in all this is a thrilling adventure movie for anyone ages 8-80. This is Greek mythology retold in a modern day setting. I’m definitely buying the DVD! If you’re interested in Greek mythology films, stay tuned for “Clash of the Titans” next month!

Review These

New LRC Releases!

Shocking Cases From Dr. Henry Lee’s Forensic Files

by Dr. Henry C. Lee and Jerry Labriola, MD

Dr. Henry C. Lee is considered by many to be the greatest forensic criminologist in the world. Dr. Lee once again gives avid fans of true crime an intimate glimpse into the real world of crime investigation, combining his expertise with a clear and lively narrative.

Superman Mon-El

by James Robinson

Following the startling events of New Krypton, Earth finds itself without its greatest protector. Luckily, Metropolis still has a few heroes, like Mon-El and the Guardian. But after years of knowing nothing but the solitude of the Phantom Zone, how will Mon-El acclimate himself to society?

Winter Garden: A Novel

by Kristin Hannah

From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane and True Colors comes a powerful, heartbreaking novel that illuminates the intricate mother-daughter bond and explores the enduring links between the present and the past.

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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Student Writing S H O W C A S E

Thinking Of Peace That Doesn't Exist Alma Hernandez, EA Take a deep breath, keep your nerves calm, calm calm calm.

The ocean breeze blows softly and swiftly against my face. My hair tangles with the wet mist of the dew filled air, I smile knowing the thrill that is to come. Just one step. Tingles of fear flow throughout my body as the thought of falling sets place into my mind.

For a second I almost take a step back, but I don't. Take a deep breath, keep your nerves calm, calm calm calm. I laugh as the wind picks up and I can smell the salty water of the dark blue ocean. I

laugh again as my heart throbs painfully, I laugh to keep the tears from falling out of the tearducts that hold them in place.

My feelings have filled the bottle in which I keep them in, filled to the brim, filled with sorrow. My laughter has stopped though there was no humor in the first place, a tear has escaped my eye. Take a deep breath, keep your nerves calm, calm calm calm. I open my eyes. I set the tears free. And I take the final step.

Them Who Laugh

--desire--

Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

Benji Huerta, CSMT

They are perceptive people that I am like in some ways, but others are far from me.

luminous feeling of my heart, ending at times and then it starts. lucid now what i feel for thee, as your aura flows through me mysterious eyes, gentle smile. chills down my spine all the while. good intentions are hard to find, but yours is the face that comes to mind. scared of emotions, my lost nightmare, but for thee, i will dare. your trust seems hard to obtain but slowly you begin to speak of your pain. beautiful eyes, burning bright, eyes who haunt my dreams at night. full of excitement, i feel the heat as my heart begins to beat. for you have started in me a fire, and it is your heart which i desire.

They are demons of different shapes, but all with smiles tattooed to their faces.

They have one arm to point at what they perceive.

To laugh, and audibly snicker about what they see.

I am like them in the way that we both see what others cannot. Yet I do not have the drive or desire to laugh at every imperfection I see.

They choose not to accept those outside of their ring, but somehow I find myself among.

I have crept in. Mimicking their laughing as I did. I was unnoticed.

It’s difficult to stand among them. To wear a mask and match the common expression without losing myself.

Why do I do it? ‌I need to use them to get closer.

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Closer to my goal. They are merely a pool I draw from in this stage in my life. A ticket that others who have been there longer wish to have.

Melissa Sustaita, EA

Not to say that mine was attained easily, but they are not like them in the slightest. I hate to relate to them, but I admit, it is the only reason I was able to get so close.

I see other people happy, but why do I feel sad?

I will always be apart from them, but among them. Until I no longer have a need to be.

Sometimes, I feel lost in the world. Or even alone.

I should be happy because I am free.

There are times that I have to show a smile so people can see that I am OK. But now, my soul is happy, so I am happy to be me.

Remember to love yourself before you love others!

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Student Art Gallery Art and Photography by TSTC Students

Evening Flame

Chiikii Alien

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

3D GRAPHICS MODEL

Flower Kitty Top of the World DIGITAL PHOTO MANIPULATION

Benji Huerta, CSMT

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Brenda Gonzales, DMDT

Gina Spilman, DMDT