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ILLUSTRATOR Paola Constante Digital Media Design Technology EDITORS Melani Zuniga Coordinator of Publications Keri Gutierrez Director of Marketing STAFF WRITER Dave Ralph Communications Writer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS credited CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS credited
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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.
Contents 04 Calendar 05 From Your SGA President 06 The Month In Photos 08 College Reference: Advice Ally 10 Student Club Features: SADHA I 12 Student Art and Writing Gallery 15 Valley Features: Sisters’ Secret Treasures 17 Health & Fitness: Ping Pong Tournament
19 For Your Entertainment: The Lady In White 20 GAMERview: Halo: Reach 22 Oktoberfest
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campus events
Think Pink Party Free mini massages and makeup samples! | 11:30AM - 1PM in SC Caf. Candle Light Vigil For domestc abuse awareness | 6PM - 8PM in Bldg W auditorium Wellness Walk / Mile Run See page 16 for more info. Open Mic Night Free coffee, cookies and hot cocoa! | 6:30PM - 9PM in SC Caf. National Dessert Day Free ice cream and cupcakes! | 11:30AM - 9PM in SC Caf. Ping-Pong Tournament See page 17 for more info. National Make A Difference Day Call SGA at 956.364.4343 for more info. Red Ribbon Week See www.harlingen.tstc.edu for event details. Community Resource Fair Call Support Services at 956.364.4520 for more info. Oktoberfest Trick or treating, a haunted house and more! | 6PM - 9PM in Athletic Field
GET YOUR STUDENT DISCOUNT on Microsoft速 products!
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Enrolled TSTC students and active TSTC employees may purchase software under this program at a discount. They simply need to log-on to the Web site listed above with their WebAdvisor username and password and begin shopping. Shoppers may choose to download the software on their own media or take the mail order option to get the physical media. Upon purchase, this software is licensed to the student/employee and NOT TSTC. 04
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FROM YOUR
sga president Sarah Zamarripas Hello, Mustangs!
Hope you all have been enjoying your semester at TSTC so far and enjoyed the events we have had in the month of September. We had so many people attend our Welcome Week. Bienvenidos Day gave students the opportunity to meet the President and Vice Presidents of TSTC, and Join a Club Day was also lots of fun. Let’s not forget SGA’s Open House; hope everyone enjoyed the free ice cream and cake. For everyone that lives in the dorms, I hope you all enjoyed the delicious hot dogs and door prizes at our Housing Block Party.
We had a great turnout at Guys’ Night Out where we gave out free pizza and rootbeer to students while watching Monday Night Football on the big screen. Here is what we have to look forward to in the month of October! October 6, we will be having our annual Think Pink Party. Come out and have some fun, we will be having an informational booth on Breast Cancer. October 13, we will have our third SGA meeting of the semester; get a free lunch and earn club points! That same night, we will be having our Open Mic Night, where you can show case any of your talents! October 23, we will be having our annual National Make A Difference Day event; it’s an opportunity to give back to the community and keep Harlingen beautiful!
Can you believe it? It’s almost here, Oktoberfest that is! It will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 6-9PM. We will be having a variety of activities throughout the night including the appearance of Scooby Doo and our very own Rusty. Interested in being an actor or performer? We will be needing actors for our annual SGA Haunted House! Our meetings times for the Haunted House will be October 8, 15, and 22 at noon in the VIP room. Remember, if you have any questions, or concerns, please stop by the SGA Office in the Student Center Room 122 or contact us at 956.364.4343. Our door is always open and we love to hear from you!
Sarah Zamarripas
Co-curricular Transcripts What is a co-curricular transcript?
Your co-curricular transcript is an official, comprehensive record of all your activities, leadership experience, volunteerism and campus involvement while a student of TSTC. In other words, it’s a professional record of all the amazing things you did OUTSIDE of the classroom!
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How can it help me?
When updated consistently, your co-curricular transcript will document a holistic picture of your interests, leadership abilities, motivation, talents and abilities. Plus, it makes you a much more marketable candidate in your future job search!
What kind of information does it contain?
• Awards and Honors • Leadership Development • Volunteer and Community Service • Activities and Participation • Student Organizations • Internship/Co-op
How can I get started?
• Get involved in a co-curricular activity at TSTC. • Write it down by filling out the validation form. • Prove it by getting a validation signature. • Submit it within one month of the activity. • Ask for it at the Office of Admissions.
Where can I get the validation form?
• www.harlingen.tstc.edu/cocurricular • Office of Student Life, SC 123 • Office of Student Development, SC 139 • Student Government Association Office, SC 122
Who can validate my entries?
All entries must be signed and validated by a person in charge of the activity in which you participated. Examples: Presenter of workshop, Director of Non-Profit,Advisor of Student Club, Presenter of Award/Honor, Supervisor of Internship/Co-op
For more FAQs and information: www.harlingen.tstc.edu/cocurricular
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Rusty the Mustang and a student dance off at SGA’s Join A Club Day on September 4.
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Ladies were also welcome to enjoy the free pizza and root beer provided by SGA for Monday Night Football on September 20.
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Students celebrated their Hispanic heritage on September 22 with live mariachi music, a grito contest, folklorico dancers and a jalape単o eating contest all provided by SGA.
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General Studies in Technology Program • Are you a first generation student? • Do you have a GED? • Not sure which technical program is right for you? • Need help in college classes or adjusting to college life?
The General Studies in Technology Program is located in Building “D” and offers assistance in eliminating barriers to achieve your ultimate goal…Graduation! We pride ourselves in all our services, but if we are unable to help then we will definitely find an available resource to help you out. I bet you’re asking yourself, “So what services do they provide?” We offer FAFSA renewal assistance, scholarship assistance, goal-setting assistance, and we make you aware of community resources available to you. On top of that, we offer workshops to assist you with specific issues like time management, college basics, co-curricular involvement, resumé building, communication etiquette, and much more.
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So now you’re thinking, “I’m not enrolled in a technical program, because I have NO idea what’s out there.” With over 30 technical programs at TSTC we realize it’s impossible to hear what every program can offer, so we have just the solution for that. This semester we’ve started a Program Spotlight series. Each “spotlighted” program will give you information regarding program expectations, job outlook, salary outlook, and course schedules. For a schedule of the technical program spotlights, our College 202 workshops, or to set up an appointment, please feel free to give us a call at 956.364.4163.
Academic Achievement Center 956.364.4163 | D-138 www.tstcgst.com www.facebook.com/TSTCgst Mustang Magazine | October 2010
Advice
Ally
Q: I have a problem with the cost of cafeteria food. At one time, I paid $8.00 for two small plates of french fries. I can't go out and eat since I do not have a car. In my opinion, it is not worth eating the food in the cafeteria for a price like that. Is there a way for the cost of food to decrease or would I just have to bare with it? - PinkySD
Dear PinkySD, I'm sorry to hear that you are unsatisfied with a service provided here at TSTC. We do try to provide the student population a great and affordable atmosphere, but unfortunately the cafeteria prices are out of my hands. I merely serve as an opinion columnist. You can attend a Student Government meeting and voice your concern there. SGA is the voice of the students so they'd be able to assist you and you can stop by their office across from the TSTC Bookstore to inform them on your concern about the cafeteria pricing. Also, if you convert your money into Mustang Bucks you can get a discount by using your TechOne Card at the cafeteria and bookstore. I hope this helped you out.
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.
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Fall 2010 Supplemental Instruction Tutoring Schedule
MATH 1314 AND UPPER LEVEL MATH
HUMAN RELATIONS
Alma Barrera M/W/F 10:00AM to 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Syed - Math 2413.2001 W-211 T 10:00AM to 11:00AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Syed - Math 2413.2001 W-211
Sandra Guerrero M/W/F 12:00PM to 1:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I. Villareal - HRPO 1311.2001 S-126 S 10:00AM to 2:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I. Villareal - HRPO 1311.2001 Library LRC-119
Edgar Melendez M/W 9:00AM to 11:30AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. Ghavami - Math 2312.2001 W-211 F 9:00AM to 11:00AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. Ghavami - Math 2312.2001 W-211
BUSINESS/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Rene Pena T/TH 11:00AM to 12:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Hosseinpour - Math 1314.2033 W-211 W/S 8:00AM to 9:00AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Hosseinpour - Math 1314.2033 W-211
DEVELOPMENTAL MATH Rachel N. Steffenhagen M/W/F 3:30PM to 5:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. Balderas - DMTH 0200.2006 W-210 F 3:30PM to 6:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. Balderas - DMTH 0200.2006 W-210 Juan Carlos Silva M/W/F 1:00PM to 3:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Agharbi - DMTH 0200.2003 W-210 F 1:00PM to 3:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Agharbi - DMTH 0200.2003 W-210
DEVELOPMENTAL READING & WRITING Leah Rodriguez M/W/F 8:00AM to 9:00AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. White - English 1301.2001 W-124 M 10:00AM to 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. White - English 1301.2001 W-124 W/F 10:00AM to 11:00AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. White - English 1301.2001 W-124
HISTORY 1301 James Caldwell W 10:00AM to 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R. Davidson - HIST 1301.2002 Library LRC-119 W 1:00PM to 3:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R. Davidson - HIST 1301.2002 Library LRC-119 T/TH 1:00PM to 2:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R. Davidson - HIST 1301.2002 Library LRC-119
Sandra Guerrero M/T/W/TH/F 4:00PM to 5:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E. Benitez - ITSC 1309.2030 S-126 S 9:00AM to 10:00AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E. Benitez - ITSC 1309.2030 Library LRC-119
EDUCATION & TRAINING Adriana Gonzalez T/TH 11:00AM to 2:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R. Robledo - CDEC 1359.2001 C-124
COMPUTER DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Daniel Olivares M/W/F 11:00AM to 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Campos DFTG 2328.2001 S-119 M/W 1:00PM to 3:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Campos DFTG 2328.2001 S-119
COMPUTER NETWORKING SECURITY TECHNOLOGY Chris Williamson M/W 2:30PM to 4:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Ibarra ITNW 1325.2030 S-106 F 10:30AM to 12:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Ibarra ITNW 1325.2030 S-106 F 2:30PM to 3:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Ibarra ITNW 1325.2030 S-106
MECHATRONIC TECHNOLOGY Thomas J. O’Rourke, Jr. M/W/F 11:00AM to 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Villarreal RBTC 1305.2004 M-120 or M-121 M/F 3:00PM to 5:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Villarreal RBTC 1305.2004 M-120 or M-121 M/F 12:00PM to 1:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Bodnar CETT 1302.2005 M-120 or M-121 W 3:00PM to 4:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Bodnar CETT 1302.2005 M-120 or M-121
SPANISH-1311 Naomi Fajardo M/W 11:30AM to 1:00PM . . .Gonzales 1311.2001, Hernandez 1311.2002, Rodriguez 1312.2002 W-124 T/TH 2:00PM to 4:00PM . . . . .Gonzales 1311.2001, Hernandez 1311.2002, Rodriguez 1312.2002 W-124
BIOLOGY / ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
For more
INFO:
Omar Sanchez M/W 11:15AM to 1:15PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. Leonard - BIOL 2301.2003 U-204 T/TH 11:00AM to 12:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. Leonard - BIOL 2301.2003 U-204
CHEMISTRY / CHEMICAL-ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Justin Scaggs M/T/W 10:00AM to 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. Flores CHEM 1411.2001 J-107 T/TH 11:00AM to 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R. Flores CHEM 1411.2001 J-107
Linda Barron
SI Tutoring Program Coordinator D-121 | 956.364.4170
Norma A. Salazar
Office of Student Success Director D-121 | 956.364.4557
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STUDENT CLUB
features
SADHA I The Dental Hygiene program at TSTC graduates students who possess the knowledge, skills and the ethical and professional behaviors necessary in the dental hygiene profession. We also give back to our community through various service projects and to fundraise money for the club, which is equally divided amongst the club to help with the costly expenditures of obtaining our licenses.
We a ls o c lea n tee th !
C om e g e t y o u r t e e t h c l e an e d i n o u r c l i n i c w i t h a d o c t o r o n h a n d f o r a v e r y l o w f e e w h i c h a l s o i n c l u d e s X -r a y s !
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Contact us to set up an interview! e-mail: phdclub@gmail.com phone: 956.364.4260
want to join a
student club?
Check out these clubs and their meeting times! * For more information visit: www.harlingen.tstc.edu/studentlife
ACT Club
Computer Networking and Security Technology Club
Agriculture Club
Thursdays | 12PM | S-143 Lunch provided; donations accepted.
Associated General Contractors
* Want to see your club’s meeting times here? Send us your information to phdclub@gmail.com.
Photojournalism and Design Club Mondays | 12:15PM | S-129
Role Player Gamers Society Wednesdays | 12PM | Student Center Cafeteria
Astronomy Club
Computer Systems Management Technology Club
SADHA I
Aviation Club
Wednesdays |12:30PM | G-110 csmt-club.webs.com
SADHA II
Dental Explorers
Science Engineering Math Majors Club
Billiards Club
Every third Tuesday | 9AM | U-127
Students Promoting Anime and Manga
Wednesdays | 12PM | Game Room
Education and Training Club
AUB
Biomedical Club
Surgical Technology Club
Emergency Medical Services Club
Business Professionals of America
Environmental Club
Catholic Campus Ministry
The Fanatics
Silver Spurs Telecommunication Engineering Technology The Vibe Communication Club
Sign Language: Tuesdays | 12:35PM | J-117 Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays | 12:30PM | J-105
Free Stuff Club
Tuesdays | 4PM | LRC Study Room
Chemical Environmental Club
Health Information Technology Club
The Sportsmen
Christian Bible Study Fellowship Club
Humanities and Arts Society
Vocational Nursing Club
Wednesdays | 12:10PM | W-133
Club de Español Thursdays | 4:00PM | W-208
Medical Assistant Club I Medical Assistant Club II
Howdy Mustangs!
We are SADHA II, the second year Dental Hygiene students’ club. We are currently accepting new and returning patients who need or want their teeth cleaned!
Schedule your appointment now!
SADHA II
Senator Eddie Lucio Health and Science Technology (U) Building Tuesdays/Thursdays: 8:00AM, 1:00PM, or 5:00PM | 956.364.4696 Prices: $10 for students, faculty and staff $20 for community members $40 Crest Whitening Strips* *Prescription strength. Must be a patient to purchase. Mustang Magazine | October 2010
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Student Writing S H O W C A S E
Impeccable Timing
Lost
Juan C. Sanchez, Jr., EA
Juan C. Sanchez, Jr., EA
The stars are shining bright as we stare up into the night Thinking about each other underneath the cover Of the moon's light as we lay together tonight Holding each others' hand while listening to our favorite band Then the moment finds us as it usually does But this time to make a kiss but then we hear the hiss Of my phone as it ruins the moment of more than what we had both been waiting for...
Pitch black With no Light As I hack away With all my might But going nowhere I decide to wait In hope that someone will care And find nothing to hate About me and what I do But waiting feels so bad Yet I want to be with you And wish for everything I had
PhD 12
Want to see your creative work in the Mustang Magazine? Send us your writing or artwork to phdclub@gmail.com! Mustang Magazine | October 2010
Student Art Gallery Art and Photography by TSTC Students
Cactus with Buds and Thorns DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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Today Will Be A Fun Halloween DIGITAL ART
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Fish House DIGITAL ART
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Diane Weinberg, DMDT
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Paola Constante, DMDT
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Kathleen Atkison Ramirez, DMDT
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VALLEY
features Don’t have plans for
Halloween?y Rotting Flesh Factory 602 West Van Buren Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 | 956.425.3323 www.rgvscreams.com
Special dates: 10/29 | 8PM - 1AM 10/30 | 8PM - 1AM 10/31 | 7PM - ???
Dead Farm
Prices: Adults: $10 Children: $10 VIP: $20
Murder, Mayhem and Scandal Tour
Victorian Halloween Experience
October 30 | 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM $10 non-members | $5.00 members
October 1-31 | All day
Old City Cemetery Center 600 E Jackson St | Brownsville, TX www.brownsvillehistory.org | 956.541.5560
UTB/TSC professor Dr. Anthony Knopp will lead a tour of the Historic City Cemetery. Guests will discover a colorful history of Brownsville not found in any textbook!
807 N. Valley View Road Donna, TX 78537 | 956.239.4504 www.deadfarm.com
Stillman House Museum 1325 E Washington St, | Brownsville, TX www.brownsvillehistory.org | 956.542.3929 Experience a Victorian Halloween at the Stillman House museum! Learn about the history of mourning rituals, the Spiritualist movement, and how Victorians celebrated Halloween.
Special dates: 10/29 | 8PM - 2AM | $20 before 7PM ($30 after) 10/30 | 8PM - 2AM | $20 before 6PM ($30 after) 10/31 | 8PM - 2AM | $20 before 7PM ($30 after)
Events
Family / Educational
Jackson Street Market Days 10/02 Saturday | 9:00AM to 3:00PM Downtown Jackson Street | Harlingen Taste of Harlingen 10/21 Thursday | 6:00PM to 9:00PM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum Sand Castle Days 10/21 Thursday | 10:00AM Isla Blanca Park | South Padre Island
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Green Thumb 10/21 Thursday | 10:30AM State Farm Arena | Hidalgo
A Spooktacular Halloween at the Park 10/31/2010 | 4:00PM - 8:00PM Rangerville Park | Harlingen 14
Music / Entertainment
South Padre Island Seafood & Music Festival 10/01 Friday | 10:00AM South Padre Convention Center Johnny's BBQ Blues Jam Session 10/02 Saturday | 8:00PM Johnny's Bar-B-Q Pit | Pharr Shakira 10/09 Saturday | 7:00PM State Farm Arena | Hidalgo
1st Annual Double Eagle Biker Rally 10/10 Sunday | 8:00AM Brownsville Sports Park The Toadies 10/21 Thursday | 7:00PM Las Palmas Event Center | Mission
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Casting Crowns 10/29 Friday | 7:00PM State Farm Arena | Hidalgo
Live Music: A Hallows Eve Meeting 10/30 Saturday | 2:00PM to 10:00PM Weslaco City Park The Devil Wears Prada 10/30 Saturday | 8:00PM Las Palmas Event Center | McAllen Machete Music Tour 10/30 Saturday | 8:00PM State Farm Arena | Hidalgo
Sisters’ Secret Treasures Photos and story by Laura Amaro, DMDT
Sister-owned consignment shop is a must for sensible fashionistas that crave designer bags but dread designer prices. Sisters’ Secret Treasures is owned and operated by Rosie Meza and Betty Jimenez. While their consignment shop seems to specialize in original designer purses at too-good-to-be-true prices, they also carry a wide selection of clothing, jewelry and accessories! There’s something for every fashionista in this Harlingen hidden treasure! One of the sisters, Rosie Meza, also sells her handmade wreaths. Right now, a beautiful selection of fall wreaths are on display but be on the look out for more holiday themes. This is the perfect place for bargain-hunting college students. If you’re looking for that original Dooney & Bourke, Dolce & Gabbana or Coach purse, go give this place a look! You’ll never know what treasures you may find.
Have a
LOOK!
1201 N 7th St | Harlingen, TX Phone: 956.364.2262
Monday - Friday: 11AM - 8PM Saturday: 10AM - 8PM
Left to right: Rosie Meza and Betty Jimenez, co-owners of Sisters’ Secret Treasures and TSTC Harlingen employees.
10% OFF DISCOUNT COUPON Present this coupon at the Sisters’ Secret Treasures location and receive your 10% OFF discount off your entire purchase on anything in the store!
Sisters’ Secret Treasures
Limit one coupon per person. One-time use only. Offer good until 12/31/2010.
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health & fitness Top 5 Ways to Include Fitness in College Life Walk or Bike to Class
Go for a Walk with Friends
Be active on the way to class instead of taking the bus or car. If you have to drive to school everyday, you can still fit walking in your schedule by parking a bit further than you usually do.
Stay fit and catch up with friends at the same time. Instead of taking a shortcut back to your dorm or car, take the scenic route and get in a little extra exercise.
Work out the WSC
Join an Intramural Sport
There is no membership fee for TSTC students so take advantage! The Wellness & Sports Center facilities include a gym, a weight room, a cardio room, racquetball courts and more.
This is a fun way to meet new people and fit in exercise, too. You can join a flag football, volleyball or soccer team. There’s many more options to choose from!
Take a Fitness or Dance Class
This is a fun way to include fitness into your routine while also meeting new people. The WSC offers zumba and belly dancing!
Wellness and Sports Center Fall 2010 Sports Schedule
WELLNESS WALK / MILE RUN
Wellness Walk/Mile Run . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/12 Soccer Roster Due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/29 Wellness Walk/Mile Run . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/09 Racquetball Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . .11/13
“Commit to Be Fit” and walk around the track at the TSTC Athletic Field. sept. 14 5:30PM
www.harlingen.tstc.edu/intramurals
WELLNESS & SPORTS CENTER HOURS Mon-Thur: 8AM-9PM Friday: 10AM-2PM Sunday: 3PM-7PM 16
belly dance tuesday: 7:00 p.m. thursday: 7:00 p.m.
zumba
tuesday: 5:30 p.m. thursday: 5:30 p.m.
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Intramural Department Personnel: Armando “Brany” Dominguez, Supervisor Room 101 Phone: 956.364.4341 E-mail: brany.dominguez@harlingen.tstc.edu Jose Garza, Assistant Supervisor Room 104 Phone: 956.364.4340 E-mail: jose.garza@harlingen.tstc.edu
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FOR YOUR
entertainment The PhD Club Presents
Rikki’s Halloween Costume Ideas
Drawings by Paola Constante, DMDT
New Film Releases
October 1 Casino Jack Let Me In
The Social Network
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October 8 Life As We Know It
Nowhere Boy Secretariat Stone
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October 15
Conviction
Red
October 22
Hereafter
Paranormal Activity 2
October 29 My Soul To Take
Saw 3D
THE
Lady in
White Drawing by Paola Constante, DMDT
La Llorona is widely known in Mexican folklore, but many countries have their own variation of this popular tale. UNITED STATES A local legend tells of the White Lady of Acra, the ghost of a woman who died on her way home from her wedding night in the 1800s. Although no one has come into contact with her, many older people claim to have seen her especially on the abandoned dirt road she is rumored to haunt. The white lady lives near the parchments and castel hill. Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey, is home to the legend of the White Lady of Branch Brook Park. GERMANY A white woman was first reported to be seen in the Berliner Schloss in 1625 and sightings have been reported up until 1790. This castle is the residence of the kings of Prussia, so the Lady has been linked to several historical figures: the guilt-ridden countess Kunigunda of OrlamĂźnde, born landgravin of Leuchtenberg (Oberpfalz), who murdered her own children and the unfortunate widow Bertha of Rosenberg. PHILIPPINES The White Lady of Balete Drive in Quezon City is said to be a ghost who appears as a long-haired woman in a white dress. According to legend, she was assulted and killed by Japanese soldiers during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II. Most of the stories that have come out about her were told by taxi drivers doing the graveyard shift. In other instances it is said that when solitary people drive by Balete Drive in the wee hours of the morning, they tend to see the face of a woman in white in the rear view mirror for a split second before the apparition disappears. Some accidents on this road are blamed on the White Lady.
MALTA According to Maltese legend, the White Lady of Mdina was killed by her lover after she was forced to marry another man. Many have claimed to see this spirit, always after eight o'clock in the evening. She usually appears to children under eight years old, heart-broken teenage boys, and elderly men. While she tells the children goodnight and bids them to return home, she advises the teenagers to "find another" or to join her and become a part of her "shadow" (her ghostly followers.) She also attempts to lure elderly men into her "shadow.� BRAZIL Called Dama Branca or Mulher de Branco in Portuguese, the Brazilian Lady in White is the ghost of a young woman who died of childbirth or violent causes. She appears as a pale woman in a long white dress or a sleeping gown. Though usually speechless, the Lady in White will occasionally, in a sad voice, recount her misfortunes.
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GAMERVIEW Halo: Reach
by Eddie Manriquez, EA
The planet Reach is the last line of defense against the Covenant’s plans to destroy Earth. Sacrifice and courage are the traits that make you and your Spartan “brothers” part of an elite group of soldiers called Noble Team. In this tragic and heroic story that sets the stage for the Halo saga, you are faced with impossible odds to save countless lives and defend Reach from annihilation. If your mission fails humanity could encounter its final destiny. Bring your friends to help you because one Spartan will not be enough!
This prelude to the Halo saga sends players to Reach and immerses them in the ominous story. The game “Halo: Reach” gives players a mission to defend Reach from the Covenant. Failure is not an option so get your guns ready for some insane action from ground to dog fights in outer space! “Halo: Reach” is set in the year 2552 – shortly before the events of the first game Bungie released on Xbox, “Halo: Combat Evolved.” Humans, under the supervision of the United Nations Space Command, have 20
been at war against an infinite number of alien races known as the Covenant.
Kat are the only two remaining original members of Noble Team. The other members include heavy weapons so if you’re a heavy gunner Characters such as “elites” are or just like to blow things up and see around and so are “grunts,” “jackals” trees and rocks fall from the sky like and “hunters,” but there will be a fireworks on the Fourth of July then new enemy introduced called “blood you will have fun on this team. jackals.” Players quickly learn the difference between the “jackals” and Other members of the team “blood jackals.” Attacks by the include Specialist Jorge-052, EmileCovenant on Reach cause most of A239, and Marksman Jun-A266. Your the human colonies to fall into the weapons, armor and deadly skills are planet. Reach is the home planet of as unique as each of the Spartans’ the Spartans; it’s where they were personalities. Prepare for this epic created in a colony similar to Earth. storyline alone or join up to three Reach also serves as the UNSC’s friends and launch an assault against main military hub. The colony is the cunning AI. home to more than 700 million civilians including the Spartans. This plot adds a level of complexity to each encounter and Players belong to the Noble battle. It means you won’t have a Team, a UNSC special operations replay value each time you re-do any unit composed of elite Spartan men mission and you will encounter and women. Yes, girls can kick butt, different attacks. The multi-player too! You will assume the role of an action that Halo fans expect delivers unnamed Spartan added to the again by setting a new standard of Noble 6 roster. Noble Team’s leader competitive online game play, is Car ter-A259, a no-nonsense customization, match-making and soldier. His second-in-command, Kat- community integration. B320, has a bionic arm; Carter and
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As soon as players log into Xbox Live in match-making mode they will be able to view other players to see what they are doing and whether they are in match-making mode as well. If the other players are not busy making solo “kills,” then you may invite them to join your action.
what type of mode you are in and whether you are willing to do some major damage to your enemies.
engine so there will be intense graphics and game play; it’s a great way to start a prelude to the sequel.
After you conquer “Halo: Reach,” I suggest you rescue “Halo: Combat Evolved” from your closet where it is collecting dust. That will remind you why Spartan 117 was the last Remember, you will be able to Spartan alive on Reach. This is the choose classes and these special last game Bungie might produce so it perks allow players to perform should be different from all the Halo specialties. Your actions depend on sagas. The final game runs in a new
Now the big question is: Will there be “Halo 4”? Let’s see if there are hidden messages or clues as you eliminate the Covenant in a daring quest to save planet Reach.
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