Mustang Magazine Volume 6, Issue 7 by Texas State Technical College

volume six | issue seven | july 2011

ET Student

Narciso Zapata How he handles being a student, a father, and Mr.TSTC. [pg. 12]

4th of July Delights

Delicious recipes to make your Independence Day party a success. [pg. 14]

Financial Aid

How does changing your program major affect your money? [pg. 6]

Credits Education & Training students interact with puppets to prepare for a career in Early Childhood Education.

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AUGUST DEADLINE

JULY 13

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.

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.

Contents ON CAMPUS 04 Campus Events Calendar 05 From Your SGA President 08 Soldier’s Blog 10 Open Mic Night 16 TSTC Woodstock

COLLEGE RESOURCES 06 Financial Aid Resources 07 Career Services 09 Student Success:Tutoring Schedule

SPECIAL FEATURE 12 Student Feature: Narciso Zapata ENTERTAINMENT 14 4th of July Delights by Aileen Pagola 15 Community Events Calendar 16 What’s New? 21 New LRC Releases 22 Hand Drawn: Student Artwork

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J U L Y 2011

C AMPUS E VE NTS

TSTC Woodstock

Independence Day Celebration

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Volleyball Roster Due SGA Independence Day Celebration Last Day to Drop with a “W” (12-Week Semester) Graduation Orientation (Fall Graduates) TSTC Woodstock Final Exams Begin (12-Week Semester) Mustang Magazine | July 2011

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Last Day to Drop with a “W” (15-Week Semester) Semester Break Housing Payment Deadline (12-Week Semester) Housing Move Out Day (12-Week Semester) Semester Break (12-Week Semester)

Hey there, Mustangs! A L ETTER FRO M YO U R S G A PR E S I D E N T

The coming academic year will bring a special set of responsibilities for college students. More than extra hours of study. More than taking the challenging courses. More than completing assignments and projects to meet deadlines.

nationwide that will have an impact on college students who rely on these funds to achieve a college diploma. Fewer dollars for each college student will require everyone to place an increased emphasis on budget plans and work diligently to save money and stay within the required spending limits. I urge students to utilize the information available at TSTC, where there are many dedicated support personnel willing to guide students, to wisely use their resources to make every dollar count.

Students on financial aid face the likely reduction of – and possible loss of – some loans and grants made possible by the state and federal governments. I recently But, “all work and no play” interviewed Mary Adams, is not the motto for the There are so many dedicated staff Student Government director of the Financial Aid Office at TSTC Harlingen, Association officers! We willing to guide you so that you can for an informational show helped students stay cool make every dollar count and use the during the heat wave with broadcast on the bigscreen television monitors Water Play Day; plus, Open resources TSTC provides wisely. in the lobbies of major Mic Night provided an buildings on campus. The opportunity for creative show takes less than 10 minutes to view, but it should be expression and entertainment. high on students’ lists for “must see TV.” I hope everyone participated in some form of patriotic activity during the Independence Day This column and the television show are not intended to celebration on campus or the Fourth of July holiday. make students, faculty or parents panic. However, it’s very important for our college community to be The SGA and student clubs will go “retro” with our local knowledgeable about the financial aid crunch. version of Woodstock – a variety of music performed by live bands on July 20. Check out our Web site and In previous years, the combined financial aid most Facebook for the details on location and time! Please students received each semester from all sources – state contact SGA officers with suggestions or volunteer your and federal, loans and grants – equaled or exceeded the energy and expand your interests by joining a club. minimum sum necessary for tuition, books, fees and Together, we make TSTC a great place where we can all incidentals.This virtual “guarantee” of a financial safety net “Achieve it!” is no longer a sure-fire solution for students. Sincerely, The spending cutbacks approved by elected officials in Austin and Washington, D.C., will cause a ripple effect

Robbie Beth Zapata

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Need extra income or tuition assistance?

FINANCIAL AID

Apply for a wor k study position!

The Financial Aid Office is currently accepting resumes for work study positions on campus. View current department openings and work study eligibility requirements at

www.har lingen.tstc.edu/FinancialAid/wspositions.aspx.

Date Reminders: July 18 – Work study time entry due for pay period 07/01/11 – 07/17/11

Wor k Study

ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the 2011-2012 FAFSA and have unmet need. • Must be registered a minimum of 6 credits, in an eligible program of study. • Must be meeting Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress requirements. • Background check form, available at the Financial Aid Office. • Submit a resume.

Veterans Tuition Assistance Information GoArmyEd.com has made some updates to their system and release 7.0 is up and running. Army National Guard Soldiers will be able to begin setting up their account in GoArmyEd beginning June 6, 2011. After completing their account set-ups, ARNG Soldiers can use the system, but will be restricted from requesting tuition assistance (TA) in GoArmyEd until August 1, 2011. On August 1, 2011 ARNG Soldiers may begin to request TA in GoArmyEd for courses that start on or after October 1, 2011 ARNG Soldiers will still usse iMARC to request courses that start pior to October 1, 2011.

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Thinking of changing your program of study? College students have tough decisions to make. Selecting a major can sometimes be very confusing. Then, once you finally consult with your family, friends, and counselors, you decide, ‘this is not for me.’ So, now what do you do? You can change your mind, however you need to let the TSTC Admissions and Records and the Financial Aid Office know. Update your information Updating your information will ensure that you stay on track and graduate. by following these steps: • Complete an Enrollment Status Change form at the Office of Admissions and Records.

• Complete a Change of Program form at the Financial Aid Office.

Forms are available online at each of the department websites and at their offices. Complete each of them and return them to the respective office. You will need to meet with a Financial Aid Representative to review the form and proposed major change.

Are you familiar with your degree plan or Program Evaluation? Log in to WebAdvisor and review your Academic Profile. Review your Program Evaluation to ensure that you are registering for the correct courses. Financial Aid will pay for the courses in your degree plan only. Your success is our mission. Help us keep you on track to graduation!

2011-2012 Financial Aid Awards Info • If your FAFSA was selected for Verification, you need to submit your Verification Worksheet and the 2010 income information. Be sure to submit them to avoid delays in processing. Verification letter requests are sent to the address on file. • Students, please keep an eye on your mailbox and your WebAdvisor account. Award letters from the Financial Aid Office are being mailed weekly. Updates to awards can be viewed in WebAdvisor. • Review the Financial Aid "Announcements" and "Critical Dates" pages on the TSTC-Financial Aid website. Stay informed with the updates. Are you in need of some financial aid forms? You are in luck, you don't have to wait around for the mailman to bring you the forms. Financial Aid ‘Online Forms’ will get you fingertip access. • Passing all your classes? All students should be familiar with the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress requirements outlined by the College. Eligible aid applicants must be passing their classes. Get familiar with the qualitative and quantitative requirements measured each semester. WHAT IS THAT? Find out. Read the “Standards of Academic Progress” section on the Financial Aid webpage.

CAREER SERVICES

Need help PREPARING YOUR

resume?

For more infor mation:

www.harlingen.tstc.edu/placement/Services.aspx

The Career Services Office can help! Schedule an appointment and they will assist you on an individual level. Career Ser vices Office Student Center Building, Room 140 phone: 956.364.4107

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SOLDIER’SBlog Jonathan Quezada jequezada@mymail.tstc.edu Veterans, fathers, and mothers all have one thing in common; there is no clear definition to fully explain what they do for their loved ones. As their special days for recognition appear on the calendar, everyone should take the time to show appreciation for their efforts, hard work, and countless hours of dedication. On Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, our nation remembered military men and women who devoted themselves to service and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Some of us know what it’s like to lose someone we love in the line of military duty and their memory will endure forever. Their lives and visions do not hide in the depths of our soul; our minds will replay the countless experiences and gifts that were shared. These heroes are eternally engraved in our hearts.

FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Veterans Support Group

Offers support with Veteran concerns and issues. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 12PM in the LRC. Led by Anna Castillo, LPC from Tropical Texas Behavioral Center in Edinburg. For more information call 956.364.4310.

As conflicts arise it’s a sad truth to know that lives will be lost but their cause will not be in vain, nor will these unselfish acts be forgotten.Valiant service is a trait that all military members share whether they are airmen, marines, sailors, or soldiers. And with that I would like to express my gratitude to anyone who has worn a military uniform to serve our nation. Your story will never be forgotten, it will only be retold. “A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to ‘The United States of America,’ for an amount of ‘up to and including my life.’ ” Anonymous

Types of VA Benefits Through TSTC’s Financial Aid Office

Veteran Student Alliance Club

Provides outreach and assistance for the needs and goals of our Veterans, while providing service to our college and community. Meets on Thursdays at 12PM in Student Center Room 127. Contact Advisor Rey Burnias at 956.364.4317.

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• Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30) • VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) • Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP or Chapter 32) • Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) • Dependent's and Survivor's Educational Assisstance Program (Chapter 35) • Montgomery G.I Bill for Selective Reserves (Chapter 1606) • Resserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607/REAP) • Hazlewood Act

For more information

http://harlingen.tstc.edu/FinancialAid/veteranaffairs.aspx

STUDENT SUCCESS

FREE!

Summer 2011 Supplemental Instruction Tutoring Schedule

DEVELOPMENTAL MATH

BIOLOGY I (ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY)

Alma Barrera | DMTH-0200 | D-122 Mon/Tues..............................................12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Wednesday ...........................................12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Aldo Mayorga | BIOL-2302 | LRC Room 112 Mon/Wed..............................................9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday....................................................9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Rene Pena | DMTH-0200 | W-220 Mon/Wed...............11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Friday .....................12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ENGLISH 1301 & DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING

Victoria Lopez | DMTH-0050, DMTH-0200 | W-220 Monday .................................................10:30 AM -3:30 PM Tuedays.................................................11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday ...........................................10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Thursday...............................................11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Juan Carlos Silva | DMTH-0200 | W-220 Mon/Wed/Fri .........9:05 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Tues/Thurs ...........8:50 AM - 9:50 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Leslie Sweet | DMTH-0100 | W-220 Mon/Wed.........10:15 AM - 10:30 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM Tues/Thurs ............................................8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Valerie Guajardo | DMTH-0100, MATH-0200 | W-220 Monday ..............................................10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday .............................................1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday...............................................10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday .................................................3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Friday.........................11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Elizabeth Villa | ENGL-1301, ENGL-1302 | W-124 Monday................10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tues/Thurs ............................................9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday ..........11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday..................................................10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Deborah Vasquez | ENGL-1301, WRIT-0100 | W-124 Tues/Thurs ..............................................1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Wednesday .............................................9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sandra Guerrero | POFT-1301 (Business ENGL) | W-124 Tues/Thurs ............................................8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sasha Dizol | WRITING-0100, WRITING-0200 | W-124 Monday ................................................8:00 AM - 11:50 AM Wednesday.........................................10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Sasha Dizol | MATH-1314 | W-211 Tues/Thurs ..............................................8:00 AM - 9:50 AM Tues/Thurs ..............................................1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tony Bejaran | CHEM-1311 | J102 Monday...................................................2:05 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday...................................................1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday......................................................2:05 PM - 4:00 PM

EDUCATION & TRAINING Jennifer Deleon | EDTC 1341, EDTC 1307 | C-124 Thursday .................................................2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday....................................................10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Adriana Gonzalez | CDEC-1359, EDTC-1301 | C-124 Mon/Wed ..............................................11:00 AM -2:00 PM Tues/Thurs ............11:00 AM -12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

COMPUTER DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Mark A. Rosas | DFTG-2340, GISC-1311 | S-121 Mon/Wed .............................................9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Friday....................................................9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Monday to Friday ..................................12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY/ COMPUTER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Sandra Guerrero | ITSC-1309 | C-124 Mon/Wed..............................................10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

UPPER LEVEL MATH Angelica Castillo | MATH-1314 | W-211 Mon/Wed................................................1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thurs/Fri ...............................................12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

For more

INFO:

Alma Barrera | MATH-2413 | D-122 Mon/Tues/Wed .....................................9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Linda Barron

SI Tutoring Program Coordinator D-121 | 956.364.4170

Norma A. Salazar

Office of Student Success Director D-121 | 956.364.4557

SGA officers Ruth Trevin and Rey Hernandez dance while Jose Gonzalez and Mr. TSTC Narciso Zapata sing to Tragos Amargos by Ramon Ayala.

After being encouraged by the audience to perform a duet, Casey Cantú and Mona Castillo sang Lucky by Jason Mraz.

Sister duo Sandy and Kat Ramirez had a blast singing karaoke to LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem.

Photos by Laura Amaro, DMDT

Open Mic Night

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Student talent and coffee flowed freely at SGA’s Open Mic Night on June 23. Students were treated to free Starbucks coffee and cookies while enjoying the performances. The acts ranged from singer-songwriting duos to comedy standup and karaoke.

A record amount of students brought their guitars and talent to SGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Mic Night.

Students Casey CantĂş (right) Joshua Gonzalez (left) performed covers and originals. Mustang Magazine | July 2011

STUDENT FEATURE

Narciso Zapata Education & Training

Narciso Zapata is a father, a full-time student, a squad leader in the Army National Guard, and Mr. TSTC 2011. We caught up with him during his busy schedule to ask him about how he manages to keep it all in balance. Interview by Laura Amaro, DMDT Why did you choose Education & Training? I’ve always wanted to give something back to the community, and a career in education is the perfect opportunity to give back. What sort of jobs can an ET student look forward to? Most ET students aim to become a teacher and with their degree they can obtain a position within public and private schools, even IDEA and Montessori schools. A degree in ET can open a lot of doors for you. What is your favorite class and why? It’s difficult to choose just one class. They’ve all been great and I’ve enjoyed myself so much in my classes. This program has allowed me to expand my creativity and enhanced my public speaking skills. I’ve met and networked with many wonderful classmates. 12

How long have you been in school? I started school in fall 2004 but have been attending on and off due to my service in the military. I’m in the Army National Guard reserves and have been for 12 and a half years. What are your plans after graduation? The first item on my agenda is to take a vacation. My goal is to become an ROTC instructor, so I’m considering pursuing a bachelor’s degree after graduating from TSTC. How has attending school worked with your personal schedule? I have two daughters and I have shared custody of them so my schedule is different from most students. With most ET students being parents with full-time jobs, our classes are offered at a variety of times so that we can combine our class schedules into our daily routines. For example, when I was training for the Mr. TSTC Scholarship

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I highly recommend students to get involved in student life because it’s a great way to have some fun while you’re at college. Competition, 80 percent of our rehearsals were scheduled during my evening class with Ms. Galloway. However, she really worked with me when it came to turning in my assignments. She is a prime example of how the instructors in the ET program are willing to help you achieve your goals at TSTC. So you have a very busy schedule. How do you manage to make it all work out? [laughs] I don’t sleep. I haven’t finished watching a movie in a long time. I make a habit of listing to prioritize my work. It’s also about making sure you include a little bit of down time so that you don’t stress yourself out. I like to just slow down a bit by having a nice barbecue with my family. I love comedy movies like “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Old School.” Just remember to never give up and look at the bright side to make the best of everything. Even with my busy schedule, I don’t feel like I've missed out on anything. My title as Mr. TSTC has helped bring out my youth while I’m enjoying TSTC. I highly recommend students to get involved in student life because it’s a great way to have some fun while you’re at college. Any last message you’d like to give to students? No matter what path you choose here at TSTC, I guarantee you can have a fun and wonderful experience. Mustang Magazine | July 2011

4 July

Delights TH

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• Bun-size beef franks • Pack of hot dog buns • 1 can chili

R E C I P E A N D P H OTO S B Y AILEEN PAGOLA, CA

• Shredded cheddar cheese • Small Fritos bag

Cook the hot dogs in normal process or preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake hot dogs for 20 minutes. Then, heat up chili in a pan on stove top. Put hot dogs in bun when ready, add chili, add cheese and add Fritos.

BBQ DEeGGvSiled

• 6 hard-boiled eggs • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise • 2 teaspoons mustard

• 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce • 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce • Paprika for garnish (optional)

Boil water then add eggs and let cook for about 20 minutes. Check an egg to see if it’s ready. Remove eggs when ready, then peel eggs and cut in half. Scoop out the cooked yolk and in a small bowl with a fork smash the yolks and add all ingredients. Take a spoon or fork to scoop filling back into the white part of the egg. Garnish with paprika is optional.

CWooITkHeHdUSKSCorn

• Corn with husks • Butter • Salt and pepper

• Parmesan cheese grated • Chili powder

Clean corn cobs but leave on the husks. Rinse the corn cobs with water, then cover up the corn cobs with the husks. Wet corn husks so the corn can steam. Place corn cobs with husks in oven at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or grill corn outdoors. Pull back corn husks, butter the corn on the cob, add salt and pepper parmesan cheese and chili powder.

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• Brownie mix • White frosting

• Red food coloring • Blue sprinkles

Follow the instructions on brownie mix box. Let brownies cool after baking. Add white frosting on top. Then, in a small bowl, mix some of the frosting with red food coloring and put it in a Ziploc bag. Cut a small whole in a corner of the bag, squeeze out colored frosting to decorate brownies and add blue sprinkles.

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J U L Y 2011

C OM M U NI T Y C A L ENDAR

The All Stars / Scream The Prayer Tour

Breathe Carolina with Chiodos

Music/Art

Family/Sport

Tekken Blood Vengeance in 3D

Olga Tañón Saturday, July 16 | 9:00PM McAllen Convention Center

The All Stars / Scream The Prayer Tour Friday, July 22 | 8:00PM Las Palmas Event Center | McAllen Cristian Castro Saturday, July 30 8:00PM Pharr Entertainment Center

Breathe Carolina, Chiodos & more Wednesday, July 27 | 5:00PM Pharr Entertainment Center

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New? THI S MON T H I N F I L M A N D GA MI NG

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

08 Horrible Bosses

22 Captain America: the First Avenger

Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.

After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals.

FILM Rated: R

08 Zookeeper FILM Rated: PG

The animals at a zoo decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zookeeper gain the attention of one particular woman.

15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 FILM Rated: Not Yet Rated

The end begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione go back to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort's final horcruxes, but when Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins.

19 Captain America: Super Soldier NDS | X360 | PSP | Wii Rating: T (Teens)

Become Captain America as he faces the Red Skull and his army in an epic third-person action adventure set in the darkest days of World War II.

FILM Rated: Not Yet Rated

29 Cowboys & Aliens FILM Rated: Not Yet Rated

A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys are all that stand in their way.

29 Crazy, Stupid, Love FILM Rated: PG-13

Cal and Emily have the perfect life together until Emily asks for a divorce. Now Cal has to navigate the single scene with a little help from his professional bachelor friend.

26 Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions Nintendo 3DS Rating: E10+ (Ever yone 10+)

Two timeless gaming icons return, totally reworked for the Nintendo 3DS and including all the classic game modes.

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RHYME VERSE RAMIRO RODRIGUEZ ICED

Iced the grass where I lie down, the soil where I will sleep with no sun. My tongue stands still: the cold weather brings an unsaid whisper as I think of no one with a face.

HELADO

Helado el césped en el que me acuesto, la tierra donde dormiré sin sol. Mi lengua permanece quieta: el tiempo frío trae un murmullo no dicho mientras pienso en nadie con rostro

EZRA POUND

I read what I read, words stuck on the pages as I hold a book of this wonderfully complex fellow.

Midnight passes me by on a blink, I stay awake, noises coming out of the shelves, unanswered whispers, insects flying away to hide behind the doors.

As I read The Cantos, I hear what I hear, many pages remind me of what you were back then: a single word with many connotations.

Leo lo que leo, palabras atoradas en las páginas mientras sostengo un libro de este tipo maravillosamente [complejo.

La medianoche pasa como parpadeo, estoy despierto, ruidos que salen de los estantes, murmullos sin respuesta, insectos volando a esconderse detrás de las puertas.

Mientras leo Los Cantos, oigo lo que oigo, muchas páginas me recuerdan lo que eras entonces: palabra simple con muchas connotaciones 20

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New LRC Releases CHECK THE M OUT TODAY !

Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris

With her knack for being in trouble’s way, Sookie witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte’s, the bar where she works. Since Sam Merlotte is now known to be two-natured, suspicion falls immediately on the anti-shifters in the area. Sookie suspects otherwise, but her attention is divided when she realizes that her lover Eric Northman and his “child” Pam are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master. Gradually, Sookie is drawn into the plot-which is much more complicated than she knows.

Hit List (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series #20) by Laurell K. Hamilton

A serial killer is hunting the Pacific Northwest, murdering victims in a gruesome and spectacular way. The local police suspect “monsters” are involved, and have called in Anita Blake and Edward, U.S. Marshals who really know their monsters, to catch the killer.

Trader of Secrets by Steve Martini

Defense attorney Paul Madriani is embroiled in a case as perilous as any he has ever faced— one that involves an angry killer who will stop at nothing short of vengeance and two missing NASA scientists who are holding secrets that a hostile government desperately wants to purchase, in blood if they must. It is a journey that will lead them toward a bizarre and cruel twist of nature, and the ultimate weapon of mass destruction.

Learning Resource Center Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 8PM Friday: 7:30AM - 5PM

Saturday: 10AM - 4PM Sunday: 1PM - 4PM

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. Mustang Magazine | July 2011

HAND DRAWN ARTWORKS AND DRAWINGS BY TSTC STUDENTS

by Paola Constante, DMDT

Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 2 is the last segment of the magical series that has captivated many audiences of various ages for the past ten years and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finally coming to a close on July 15. Make sure you're there to see how Harry, Hermione, and Ron's fight against Voldemort ends!

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Ray Hernandez, GASP

AUGUST DEADLINE:

July 13

Send us your artwork! phdclub@gmail.com

Eliseo Garza, DMDT

Like Eliseoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork?

Eliseo does commissioned tattoo ar t designs! For more information: chito.garza@yahoo.com

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