Mustang Magazine Volume 5, Issue 4

volume five | issue four | april 2010

Techsan Day April 14 See page 04 for details.

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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.

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

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Calendar

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From Your SGA President

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A Final Message From Outgoing SGA Officers

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The Month in Photos

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College Reference

10 Student Club Features: CSMT Club 12 Valley Features: April Events 14

Health & Fitness

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Tech News From A Geek: HDTV in 3D and The Conan Effect

17 For Your Entertainment 18

Reviews: Alice in Wonderland

19 Breathe: Coloring Activity 20 Student Art Gallery

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campus events

InSight Poetry Reading SGA Elections Begin Techsan Day SGA Banquet SGA State Convention Art Grande Art Submission Deadline Last Day of Semester Spring Graduation

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

Insight Poetry Reading: Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 8th | 6PM | LRC Orientation Room

Enjoy food, fun and games!

Classes will be dismissed at noon.

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FROM YOUR

sga president Belinda Palomino Hello, Mustangs!

As the semester is coming to an end, your Student Government officers are getting ready to pass their torches. I would like to encourage everyone to stop by the voting booths starting April 12 to vote for your new SGA officers.

April will bring our highly anticipated tradition, Techsan Day! There will be tons of games, rides,

food, and fun for everybody. All classes will be released early so come out, support the student clubs, and have a good time!

Congratulations to all the spring graduates! I know your hard work, perseverance, and dedication will pay off.

April 16 brings our Student Government Association Leadership Banquet. This awards ceremony is like TSTC’s very own Oscars. Clubs, students, and advisors will receive awards for all their hard work throughout the year. Awards include Student of the Year, Advisor of the Year, Service Project of the Year, and Student Club of the Year. If you are in a club and would like to attend please see your club officers or advisor!

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please call us at 956.364.4343 or 956.364.4342 or stop by the SGA office. Our door is always open and we love to hear from you! Have a fantastic summer and stay involved!

A Final Message From the Outgoing SGA Officers Belinda Palomino SGA President

Shannon Williams SGA Vice President

~ James Pina SGA Historian

Aline Zamudio SGA Treasurer

It has been a pleasure and an exciting ride representing the student body as your president. It has been a great learning experience and I will always have a little place in my heart for TSTC. I would like to extend a warm thank you to my fellow officers for their hard work and amazing sense of humor, to Adele & Lissete for your advice and encouragement, and of course, to all the students for all the unforgettable memories.

Sandie Vela SGA Secretary

When I started attending TSTC I never thought I would be a part of SGA. I didn’t know how to be a student leader, much less become part of that family. Once I part of the Dental Explorers, Mrs. Brunson pushed us to get involved. Thank you for making attendance to events MANDATORY, otherwise the opportunities that have come, would have never been.

Georgeann, thank you for showing me the ropes during my first term and for being a wonderful friend. To Belly, Shanno, D-lie, Jamesies, Amanda, “A”line and of course, Josh, thank you so much for making this last term a fun and memorable one. Adele, you’re a great boss, lady.

Thank you for taking time to listen to me vent. To the student body, you guys are what make student life what it is. Thank you, stay involved, and sign in!

Having Adele and Lissete as mentors has helped me learn to be the type of leader I had hoped to be. While in SGA, I had the pleasure of working with the coolest people I have ever met! Belinda is a cute, funny version of Gen. Patton. The happiness that Shannon radiates when entering a room is contagious! Sandie’s photo can be seen in any dictionary under “sweet” and “hilarious.” Aline is a joy to be around, and Eli is the nicest dude I know. They say laughter is the best medicine, and I know this to be true. Ever since I’ve started working with these amazing people, I have not had a single bad day!

Where has the time gone?! Joining SGA has made my college experience in Texas unforgettable!

I’ve met great people and I’ve learned so much from my fellow officers. I want to send a HUGE thank you to Belly, D-lie, Aline, Sandals, and James for always being there and making every event, like James says, a "blasty blast." Thank you Lissete and Adele for your tireless leadership, and finally, the Marketing Department and Media Center for helping us make all of our events a success. Thank you TSTC!

This semester has been really great! I thank Ms. Adele Clinton and Belinda for offering me this position. Working here has made me a better person and a leader. I have learned so much from each one of the SGA officers.

Eli Torres SGA Parliamentarian

I’ve enjoyed serving you as your Parliamentarian this past year. Being a part of SGA has been a great experience for me. It has taught me so much, and it’s given me the opportunity to meet such great people. Through SGA, I’ve made countless friends and memories!

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SGA Student Club Olympics Bat Spin and Tug of War March 8

SGA Student Club Olympics Brain Bowl and Balloon Pop March 9

Photos of Brain Bowl and Balloon Pop by: Leslie Nelson, DMDT 06

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Job Fair March 11

Spring Break Hookup March 10 Photos of Spring Break Hookup by: Martin Leal, Jr., DMDT Laura Amaro, DMDT

Amber Menefee Mobile Memorial March 8 Mustang Magazine | April 2010

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Student Success Tips Provided by the Student Success Office

3 Unmistakable and Overlooked Tips for College Courses Know the Course Syllabus - You know the 50,000-page packet the instructor hands out the first day of class? The course syllabus has ALL the important information you are going to need in order to pass the course. It contains: 1. The instructor’s name, office hours and contact information 2. Grading criteria for the course 3. Critical Dates for assignments, quizzes, projects and tests 4. The attendance policy 5. Required textbooks, course outline (schedule), materials, etc.

Be sure to keep your syllabus readily available and read it often throughout the semester. Keep yourself organized! Trust me, it’ll pay off.

Know the Grading System - This semester is over, but this tip goes for next semester. At the very beginning, be sure to find answers to these questions: 1. What factors will the instructor use to give me a final grade in this course? (What is the grading criteria?)

2. How much do quizzes and tests count toward my final grade? How many quizzes and tests will I have? Is there a make-up policy?

3. How do homework assignments affect my grade? Are they worth more or less than the tests?

4. Does attendance count toward a grade?

Knowing the answers to those questions will make your life a whole lot easier. It will allow you to make decisions on when you can miss class or if you should concentrate on making up homework assignments or study for the next test.

Know Your Instructors

1. Remember the instructor’s name, phone number and office location that’s on your class syllabus. You may need it later.

2. During the semester, you may need to go to the course subject’s department to leave a homework assignment for your instructor. What is your instructor’s preferred method for this?

3. You do not need an appointment to go to your instructor’s office at any point in time…or do you? Another reason to know your instructor.

Advice

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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.

Don’t hesitate for another second!

Stop by the office, give us a call or go online and visit us at:

www.youtube.com/TSTCgst www.twitter.com/TSTCjosh

www.harlingen.tstc.edu/oss www.studentsuccessoffice.posterous.com

SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE

TECHquity Build A Radio Project

Students participating in the Support Services TECHquity "Build A Radio Project" pose with staff in the LRC Orientation Rm on Monday, March 15th.

Students built AM radios with Biomedical Equipment Technology instructors and participated in other activities with Non-Traditional Ambassadors that included a tour of non-traditional programs, a reflection collage, a communications workshop, and an iOscar assessment with staff from the Student Success Office.

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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

CSMT Club shows students high-end gaming computers at Join A Club Day.

Spring Break Hookup Fundraiser

Computer Systems Management Technology Club Student Club Olympics: Brain Bowl

The Computer Systems Management Club is furthering the students’ knowledge in computer technology and high-tech devices.

The CSMT Club orientates students for computer-related topics. We provide technical assistance, maintenance, and support for computer hardware and software. The CSMT Club participates in many community service projects as well as helping students with their laptops and computer PC repairs. For any TSTC student that is interested in learning about computers or joining our community service events, CSMT Club is the club to join!

Meeting Times Wednesdays | 12:30PM | G-110 10

For more information: csmt-club.webs.com

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Check out these clubs and their meeting times! *

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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

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

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

Medical Assistant Club I

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

Role Player Gamers Society Wednesdays | 12PM | Student Center Cafeteria

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

SADHA II 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

Medical Assistant Club II Photojournalism and Design Club Thursdays | 12:15PM | S-129

SADHA I

Health Information Technology Club

Club Fundraisers and Events

Machining Technology Club April 5 - 8 | Chapitas Resturant The MGT Club will be having a carne guisada and cheese enchilada plate fundraiser hosted by Chapitas Mexican restaurant. Tickets are $6.

Contact Art Olivares 956.364.4790

Computer Systems Management Technology Club Saturday, April 24 | Andy Bowie Park and Boca Chica Beach The CSMT Club will be helping out at the 24th Annual Spring Adopt a Beach Cleanup sponsored by the Texas General Land Office.

Contact Elizabeth Martinez 956.364.4890

Computer Networking and Security Technology Club Saturday, April 10 | Smokey Joe’s Bar B Que The CNST Club will be selling barbecue chicken plates. You can buy your ticket from any club member.

Contact Tony Santos 956.364.4681

Computer Networking and Security Technology Club Wednesday, April 21 | 1PM | Student Center Cool Room The CNST Club willl be hosting a Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 tournament for an entrance fee of $5. Must be 18 or older.

Contact Tony Santos 956.364.4681

*If your club’s meeting time is not on this list, send your information to the Photojournalism and Design Club at phdclub@gmail.com.

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VALLEY

features

Deftones with Sevendust and Drowning Pool 04/30 Friday | 7PM Las Palmas Race Park | Mission $25 | General Admission

Family / Educational

Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate!

04/07-11 | Varying times Dodge Arena | Hidalgo Tickets: $15 - $45

Secrets of the Sea 04/10 Saturday | 1PM Children's Museum of Brownsville

Acoustic Show with James Lee and Derek 4/10 Saturday | 8PM Galeria 409 | Brownsville Loco About Lizards 04/10 Saturday | 10AM Quinta Mazatlan | McAllen

A Centennial Salute to Harlingen's Veterans 04/10 Saturday | 4PM - 8PM Pendleton Park | Harlingen Deck Art 04/14 Wednesday | 9AM Estero Llano Grande State Park | Weslaco

Stroll Through History Tour 04/16 Friday | 10AM Quinta Mazatlan | McAllen The Little Mermaid 04/16 Friday | 8AM - 3PM McAllen Convention Center SPI Kite Enthusiasts Kite Making Workshop 04/17 Saturday | 10:30AM - 12:30PM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum 12

Vida Verde, Earth Day Festival 04/17 Saturday | 9AM Quinta Mazatlan | McAllen

Severance, Hybrid and Endless Çemetery 04/17 Saturday | 9PM Chapa’s Bar: The Pit | Brownsville

Saturday Morning Fun 04/17 Saturday | 10AM Gladys Porter Zoo | Brownsville

Banister with Kill to Thrill, The Equations and more 04/22 Thursday |10PM Copz Lounge | Harlingen

Family Kite Day: Diamonds In the Sky 04/24 Saturday | 10AM - 1PM Sports Complex Park | Harlingen , TX

Her Demise My Rise 04/23 Friday | 6PM Nikki Rowe VFW | McAllen

Storytime 04/17 Saturday | 11AM Children's Museum of Brownsville

Friday Avenue with Five Foot Five and more 4/24 Saturday | 7PM Galeria 409 | Brownsville

Music

Street Dance 04/24 Saturday | 5PM TO 10PM Downtown Jackson Street | Harlingen

Inner Child Art Show & Silent Auction 04/21 Wednesday | 6PM - 9PM 100 Block of Jackson Street | Harlingen Music After Hours with Ali Wagner and more 04/09 Friday | 7PM Archer Park | McAllen Something to Remember 04/09 Friday | 10PM Smoking Aces | Mission

Drop Dead Gorgeous 04/15 Thursday | 8PM McAllen Creative Incubator Adv. TIckets: $12

Bret Micheals and Warrant 04/17 Saturday | 7PM State Farm Arena | McAllen Tickets: $20 - $85

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DEADMAU5 04/24 Saturday | 8PM McAllen Convention Center

Blue October with Stars of Track and Field 05/01 Saturday | 7PM Las Palmas Race Park | Mission $25 Advance / $28 Door Lupita D’Alessio 05/10 Monday | 7PM McAllen Convention Center

Harlingen Centennial POSTER CONTEST Celebrations Thursday, April 15

Capital One Bank, 201 East Van Buren 9AM - 4PM Happy Birthday/Las Mananitas Postmarked Hand Cancellations Old-Timers Tribute Birthday Cake Self-Guided Tours Centennial Park, 101 South West Street 10AM Union Pacific Steam Train 10:15AM Centennial Park Ribbon Cutting 10:30AM Tours of Steam Train Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd 5:30PM - 8PM Official Remarks & Festivities Walk of Fame Unveiled Proclamations by VIPs Harlingen Community Band Opening of Time Capsule Artisans & Dancers from San Luis Potosi, Mexico

$250 ENTER TO WIN

Friday, April 16

Rialto Event Center, 103 West Jackson 2PM - 10PM Mexican Film Festival $2 per show Lon C. Hill Park, Across Harlingen Municipal Auditorium 6PM - 11PM Concert at Fair Park Featuring Grupo Control and Yessica Free and Open to Public

Satuday, April 17

Lon C. Hill Park, Across Harlingen Municipal Auditorium 12PM - 9PM Family Day and Concert Inflatables, fireworks, face painting, and food!

Featuring live music by: Jessy Serrate Latin Experience Latin Variety Band B-4 "Anteyer" Grupo Azido The Young Maths Veronica Flores y Karizma Last Page The Cruiser Immortal Guardian

CASH DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES Friday, May 28th | 5PM For contest rules and guidelines: www.cinesol.com/news/1007352

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 Top Five Ways to Exercise Without Leaving Your House!

Tired of crunches and sit-ups? Check these out!

1. Jog in Place. You can stay in your living room and jog while watching TV or while listening to music!

2. Bike Pedal. Lay on your back and with your legs in the air move them as if you were riding a bike.

4. Lateral Raise. With dumbbells, start with your arms down at your side. Without bending your arms, lift sideways and level with your shoulders.

5. Step Kick. Step with your right leg onto something sturdy and elevated about half a foot, then kick your left leg up. Place your left foot back on the floor and move your right foot off the step. Then repeat starting with the left leg and kicking with the right foot.

Intramural Sports TSTC Wellness & Sports Center

3. Bicep Curl. With a dumbbell in each hand, start with your arms down at your side. Bend your right arm towards your face so that your fist almost touches your shoulder. Repeat with other arm.

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spring2010

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30PM Room 129 | Wellness & Sports Center Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away.

Belly dance is properly known as Raqs Sharqi or Oriental dance. It is a unique activity that will work your arms, hips, abs, and thighs!

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

aerobics

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

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Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:30PM Room 129 | Wellness & Sports Center

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

wellness walk tuesday, april 6 athletic field, 12PM

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

All Natural Acne Remedies@ If not cured at the starting level, acne can be really troublesome. It is necessary to start the cure early to avoid the later problems that could lead to drastic scarring on your skin. Acne can be treated at home but it demands special care. Try some of these natural remedies to help keep your face clean, fresh and healthy!

• Honey has fantastic anti-bacterial properties! When using honey on your skin always go for facial masks.

Try this mix once a week!

1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp of a natural exfoliant (Oatmeal for dry skin or baking soda for normal skin) Try adding light brown sugar for a natural summer glow and a great scrub for knees and elbows!

• Lemon juice and rose water contain natural acids which can help in curing acne. Try mixing equal parts lemon juice and rose water and apply directly on your skin with cotton swab like you would with any other astringent. Some irritation is possible initially. If needed, simply rinse and use solely rose water to cleanse. The results can be fantastic if you apply 3 times a week.

• Aloe vera helps heal pimples! Cut the full leaf from the aloe vera plant and then cut a slit down the middle and allow the yellow jelly-like material to drain. Apply this liquid directly on your skin and repeat this procedure every day to get the best results.

• Vitamin A is also an acne buster. It helps keep a clear complexion, so stock up on foods like carrots, mangos, and spinach.

• Zinc is an antioxidant that helps promote a clear complexion.

Try eating zinc rich foods such as avocados, artichokes and cheese.

Extra Tips

• Don’t try to squeeze pimples or blackheads because they can leave "stains" or scarring on your face.

When Using Exfoliants

• Use only once to twice a week.

• Rub gently in a circular motion and pat dry.

• Always moisturize after exfoliating.

• Any excess product must be discarded, or use on your knees and elbows.

• Hair contains oils and other extracts which can affect your skin. If you have long hair or bangs try to keep them away from your face, especially the areas which are affected by acne.

• Drink plenty of water! (8 glasses a day) to help "flush" toxins from your body, thus leaving supple fresh skin.

*See a health or medical specialist about severe or persistant acne.

Beware of possible allergic reactions.

Baked Chicken Teriyaki Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water ½ cup white sugar ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 12 skinless chicken thighs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).

2. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.

3. Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce. Turn pieces over, and brush again.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking. *Add lemon juice for an extra zing if desired!

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FOR YOUR

entertainment PhD Club Presents: Rikki’s April Advice

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

Lady Gaga “Telephone” The Fame Monster

Electro / Dance / Pop myspace.com/ladygaga Timbaland “If We Ever Meet Again” Shock Value II

R&B / Electropop myspace.com/timbaland

International Word of the Day Wellies: Irish slang for Wellington rainboots.

Rodney Crowell “Fate’s Right Hand” Fate’s Right Hand

Country / Rock myspace.com/rodneycrowellofficial

Vampire Weekend “Giving Up The Gun” Contra

Indie / Pop / Rock myspace.com/vampireweekend

New Film Releases April 1 Clash of the Titans

April 22 Oceans

DVD Releases

April 2 Why Did I Get Married, Too?

April 23 The Losers Paper Man

April 6 Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

April 30 Furry Vengeance The Good Heart A Nightmare on Elm Street

April 13 Pirate Radio

April 9 Date Night April 16 Death at a Funeral The Joneses The Perfect Game [limited release]

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April 20 The Lovely Bones The Young Victoria

April 27 The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

TECH NEWS FROM A GEEK

By: twitter.com/zMorris

HDTV in 3D

Though the technology of television can be traced back to the early 1900s, the first recognizable television to someone today would have been in a London department store created by Scottish inventor John Logie Baird. We’ve come a long way from that day in 1925. Color television, stereo channels, and even VHS tapes contributed to the bigwigs’ belief that these advancements would kill the theater business.

Eventually, we arrived at DVDs and televisions that could support High Definition video. The war between HD-DVD and Blu-ray brought the next big scare that left the oblivious and uninformed befuddled when their rabbit ear antennas were not enough after America switched to Digital Broadcasting.

Now we’ve reached the new frontier of 3 Dimension Television. We’ve seen the technology in theaters, sure, but now Panasonic is making the leap and producing VT20 Series HDTV DMP-BDT300 Blu-ray Disc™ Player a consumer level Full High Definition 3D unit. Panasonic explains that due to 1 Pair of 3D Active Shutter Glasses previous space limitations on DVDs, the two compiled images needed to produced the 3D viewing experience suffered quality loss just so that a full feature would fit on a disc. Today, however, with the advancement of Blu-Ray technology, the disc capacity has made the jump from a potential 8GB to 100GB. In recent development, Pioneer has created a unit that can hold 500GB, but that’s another story.

The total Panasonic Full HD 3D System package consists of:

Of course, the race is on to see who gets more buzz and market share within this new 3DTV space. Sony and Samsung are among the others that are joining in the challenge and each with their own catchy names and taglines.

The Conan Effect Early this March, former host of “The Tonight Show” and NBC star, Conan O’Brien pulled an online stunt that not only got a lot of attention from the online crowd and news stations, but also changed a young girl’s life.

Soon after the NBC debacle that led to Conan’s dethronement, an official agreement with NBC has not allowed him to appear on television until the fall season. This wasn’t enough to stop the character that is Conan O’Brien, who has especially been known for his knack to exploit any loophole that he may stumble upon.

Conan exploded on the scene of the social media site Twitter and almost overnight gained an army of followers to command. With over half a million subscribers and counting, some were glaring at the fact that he had not yet chosen to follow any users himself. There was still admiration, but users couldn’t help but see the one-sided image. Finally, and from almost out of nowhere, Conan posted a tweet (update) that he was choosing a random person to follow and declared that this girl’s life was about to change.

“I've decided to follow someone at random. She likes peanut butter and gummy dinosaurs. Sarah Killen, your life is about to change.” - @ConanOBrien

immense. Killen was interviewed by everyone who could get her on the phone, gained some major attention and received many gifts, such as a brand new Apple iMac from a businessman in Florida. Perhaps the more touching story is the fact that Sarah Killen and her fiancé had been trying to save money for a wedding. Before Conan’s move, the couple only had $30 saved. Killen has now received a custom designer wedding dress from New York, a cake, catering and donations among other things.

Currently Sarah Killen stands at just over 28,000 followers and counting from her initial handful of about three to five. She is using her new status for good and re-tweeting (re-posting) attention for others causes and has also decorated her Twitter page with her support for breast cancer.

“Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." – Conan O’Brien

It is safe to say that, from a move like this, Conan O’Brien has not lost his thunder. Conan has scheduled a tour across the country and it is selling out fast. He has made the charitable move of hiring his former “Late Night” staff for the tour and will give them the proceeds from the tour. He is taking no salary for himself and feels dearly for his out of work staff.

Indeed, Sarah Killen (@lovelybutton) was in for a ride. The wave of attention and popularity that O’Brien brought to this young girl in Michigan was Mustang Magazine | April 2010

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Alice in Wonderland As in many other cases when a classic book is converted or interpreted into a movie format, the book is far better for any audience.

That being said, let me confess to readers that I am a big fan of "Alice in Wonderland." This particular movie version of "Alice" is not Carroll's story, so viewers should not anticipate an accurate adaptation. If printed words on a page with an occasional artistic illustration are not your ideas of entertainment, then the movie's elaborate visual presentations, superb performances, and enchanting music should offer greater sensation delights.

Rated PG 1 hour 48 min Fantasy / Romance

The main movie character, Alice Kingsleigh (a pitchperfect Mia Wasikowska), is an easily distracted 19year-old young lady who is somewhat out of place

in a rather conservative Victorian environment. She brushes off a marriage proposal from a man of social privilege and without a thought or care wistfully runs after a watch-clutching rabbit with the voice of Michael Sheen. The sequence fully utilizes the effects of the audience's 3-D glasses as Alice bumbles and tumbles into Underland.

Unbeknownst to the fair damsel, it is not the first time she has plunged into this precise rabbit hole.

Before Alice regains her "muchness," she will encounter and develop a relationship with the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp supplies another mysteriously enthralling character.), and she will clash with the irascible Iracebeth (Helena Bonham Carter, a believable and tyrannical queen). Anne Hathaway's portrayal of the White Queen demonstrates the character's quiet and fragile madness. The story's magnificent cast - from Tweedledee and Tweedledum (Matt Lucas) to the invisible Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry) to the wild Jabberwocky

Twilight Saga New Moon Besides the threat of evil vampires, it seems that everything in the town of Forks has quieted down for Bella and Edward.

That is until an accident causes Edward to rethink his relationship with Bella. Fearing that he is a danger to her, he decides to leave town to keep her safe. Through the rest of the movie Bella unsuccessfully tries to get on with life after Edward is gone. Along her journey to pick up the pieces of her life she stumbles across another secret.

Rated PG-13 2 hours 10 min Fantasy / Romance

I found this movie to be below average, there wasn’t much that caught my attention to really draw me into the story like most movies. The plot itself was not very interactive and it really didn’t have a climax to it like most supernatural movies have, even though there were a few times I found subtle hints that made it seem like it would. I felt a little cheated that there were no fighting scenes until near the end of the movie and even then they were short lived and not very exciting. It was mostly all slow motion shots which felt a little overdone to me.

by Leslie Nelson, DMDT

(Christopher Lee) - receive brilliant treatment courtesy of special effects provided by Ken Ralston.

Some Carroll purists might criticize alterations to the script such as Alice's maturation, but the time factor adds a message of female realization and empowerment. The real focus of the new movie is the addition of a more eccentric landscape offered via the artistry and dazzling brilliance of the special effects in the landscape. It's a compliment to technology in moving forward to catch up with Burton's vivid imagination. Music by Danny Elfman further enhances the dreamy, magical and darker elements of the fantasy. Notable pieces throughout the soundtrack include "Alice Theme," "Down the Hole," "The Cheshire Cat," "Alice and Bayard's Journey," and "Into the Garden."

My advice: Try to experience the new movie as revisiting a fun adventure but taking new paths for more fun.

by Paola Constante DMDT

smooth. They didn't seem out of place in the movie when they came up.

I also enjoyed interaction between some of the minor characters. It was those short scenes that made the movie feel like there were actually people with personalities in the movie, as opposed to the flat character of Bella. I felt like she was not there at all through most of the movie, granted that the plot called for her to be a bit unresponsive, but really she could have done a little more with her expressions.

The few things that I did enjoy were that the computer graphics looked really flawless and

Review These

New LRC Releases!

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

by Seth Grahame-Smith

While Abraham Lincoln is widely lauded for saving a Union and freeing millions of slaves, his valiant fight against the forces of the undead has remained in the shadows for many years. That is, until Seth Grahame-Smith stumbled upon The Secret Journal of Abraham Lincoln, and became the first living person to lay eyes on it in more than 140 years.

Asterios Polyp

by James Robinson

This is the triumphant return of one of comics’ greatest talents with an engrossing story of one man’s search for love, meaning, sanity, and perfect architectural proportions. An extraordinarily imagined world of brilliantly conceived eccentrics, sharply observed social mores, and deftly depicted asides on everything from design theory to the nature of humanity.

I Know Where I’m Going

by Charlotte Chandler

Drawing on a series of recordings made over many years, beginning in the mid-1970s, acclaimed biographer Charlotte Chandler has written the most intimate and personal biography ever published of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. I Know Where I'm Going is a fascinating, delightful, and personal book that brings readers as close as possible to the real Katharine Hepburn.

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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breathe.

Artwork by Michelle Calleja, DMDT

Take a moment to relax and wind down with a coloring activity.

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Student Art Gallery Art and Photography by TSTC Students

Intercontinental Championship Up To No Good

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL ART

Captain Of This Water The Perfect Evening DIGITAL ART

Martin Leal, Jr., DMDT

Carlos Vela, DMDT

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Paola Constante, DMDT

Katy Castillo, EA