Riding the DART bus is routine for many students. It's an inexpensive mode of transportation, and one that the school promotes. However, last Tuesday's shootout at the DART Arapaho Center Station on Highway 75 and Arapaho Road had students questioning their safety.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is currently the front-runner in the race for the Republican Party's nomination for president of the United States. Romney won the GOP's closed Florida primary last Tuesday with 774,989 votes or 46 percent of the popular vote, thereby winning all of the state's 50 delegates.
On a chilly Thursday morning, the world's most famous groundhog foretold six more weeks of winter after spotting his shadow amidst mostly cloudy skies and 30-degree temperatures. Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair in the quaint Pennsylvania town for which he was named and made his prediction on a hill called Gobbler's Knob.
The fact that no more Americans are left fighting in Iraq was the point that President Barack Obama began with in his State of the Union address last week. After discussing achievements in the Middle East, Obama addressed foreign trade, the housing market, clean energy and tax reforms.
After revolutionizing the way we listen to music, watch movies and use mobile phones, Apple has announced that its next goal is to make its mark on the educational spectrum. The company held an "education event" at the Guggenheim Museum in New York on Jan.
You never know what to expect when it comes to politics, which can be full of surprises. Last week was no exception. The week started out with Jon Huntsman dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Huntsman gave his support to Mitt Romney.
Posting a link to a funny clip from a television show, or a sound bite of your favorite song could be a thing of the past. Entertainment executives, like Hollywood filmmakers, claim that the illegal use of movies, including free downloads, prevents them from receiving revenue and profits.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Tech issued a series of warnings to students about a shooting on campus Thursday soon after the conclusion of an administrative hearing examining the university's actions in 2007 when 32 students and faculty were massacred.
For students who have taken a break in the fall from school, going back in the spring could be a headache. In addition to filling out all the paper work and waiting in the infamous line to talk to an adviser, students will have to deal with another obstacle: the meningitis shot.
Richland student media news adviser and adjunct journalism professor James Ragland was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault on Sunday. According to The Dallas Morning News, Ragland allegedly got into an argument with his wife over text messages late Saturday.
DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge has refused to grant an order sought by Occupy Dallas demonstrators to prevent the city from closing their campsite. Protesters failed to get a temporary restraining order Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Jane Boyle earlier expressed concern that federal courts did not have jurisdiction.
Fall 2011 has been a tough semester for financial aid. "We really apologize to our students that have had such a very frustrating experience this semester with our financial aid process," said Dr. Sharon Blackman, senior associate V.C.E.A. chief workforce and retention officer.
Effective for the Spring 2012 semester, Texas will require immunizations for meningitis if you are enrolling as a student for the first time or if you are returning after a semester break in enrollment. Proof of vaccine or booster within the last five years or proof of vaccination is due 10 days before the first day of the first semester you enroll.
An investigation of the DCCCD's financial aid disbursement methods is in the works. The U.S. Department of Education is following a claim that the DCCCD potentially violated federal regulations. The claim states that violations occurred in fall 2009 when students were faced with ATM and banking fees when accessing their financial aid money.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's doctor was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter after a trial that painted him as a reckless caregiver who administered a lethal dose of a powerful anesthetic that killed the pop star. The verdict against Dr.
Not many people want to be anywhere near a tornado. But Stephen Eric Levine lives for such tense moments. He's one of those daring individuals known as a storm chaser who tracks dangerous weather conditions and casts himself into harm's way. Levine was on campus Oct.
According to Richland Collegiate High School nurse Patricia Brittin, "They don't routinely test school children or K-12 children." The U.S. does not use the TB vaccination, because this medicine often complicates the results from other diagnosis tests like the TB skin test, explained Angelique Starr, an administrative assistant for the Richland Health Center for 15 years .
In the classrooms, cafeteria, resting areas and especially the bathrooms, microscopic organisms live in the crevices and the inanimate objects located in those facilities. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aures (MRSA) is a bacterium that can cause severe health issues if not treated immediately.
With the economy the way it is, we really need people finding ways to create more jobs and spur economic growth. Brandon Castillo is a leader on this front in his organization of the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market (DEOM) in the historical Deep Ellum Entertainment District of Downtown Dallas.
Hundreds of protestors walked the streets of Downtown Dallas Thursday to protest corporate greed in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. According to occupydallas.org, "This is a peaceful protest and we must unite as one group and make the government work for us.
A historic event, the visit from President Barack Obama last week is still generating a strong buzz throughout the Dallas County Community College District. Why Eastfield was chosen as the host is the most popular question being posed. According to DCCCD Vice Chancellor for Public and Governmental Affairs Justin Lonon and Eastfield President, Dr.
The entrance of President Barack Obama at Eastfield College Tuesday afternoon couldn't be missed. You didn't even need to be able to see the president over the waving cell phones and cameras to know he had entered the gym. His presence was felt by the thunderous applause and chants.
continuing coverage updated throughout the day
Walking into the student lounge at Eastfield, one wouldn't suspect something out of the ordinary is occurring on campus. The line for Subway is winding around the corner and students are hustling between classes. However, one look into the parking lot tells otherwise.
Students are buzzing about President Barack Obama's planned visit to Eastfield today, Oct. 4. The president is set to visit the DCCCD school in the afternoon to speak on the American Jobs Act. The American Jobs Act would deliver $450 billion in job creation measures and emphasizes job protection for teachers.
Beware of the cantaloupes! Not as well-known as other fruit, cantaloupe is a muskmelon that has a firm light brown rind and an orange middle. A sweet scent makes the melon appetizing, but the latest outbreak of listeria has caused melon lovers to look to other produce.
Achoo! It's time to take cover. Flu season is here again. And it's going to take more than a steady supply of hand sanitizers and mom's homemade chicken soup to stave off this dreaded virus. "Everyone should have a flu shot," said Susan Pilukaitis, a Richland College nurse.
The average texter is wrapped up in the digital world of texting whether at work, class or driving. On Sept. 13, Arlington passed an ordinance that bans texting while driving anywhere on city streets. The ban is in the early stages of development and the Arlington Police Department is informing the public before the law is set to take effect in November.
As Texans, we're used to having everything bigger, but this summer's temperature level was something most could have done without. Last Tuesday Dallas/Fort Worth broke the 1980 heat record with 70 days of triple-digits, according to the Associated Press.
In Bastrop, teams of local and state firefighters began to gain control of a wildfire after the flames burned unchecked for three days. Despite the positive news, officials remain cautiously optimistic, citing the severe drought conditions and weather forecast.
A complete list all who perished due to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Please, take the time to honor their memories.
There is a street in lower Manhattan next to the Hook and Ladder 8 firehouse at 14 North Moore at Varick co-named after Vincent G. Halloran--a first responder. First responders are emergency service personnel whose job requires them being one of the first on the scene of fires, medical emergencies or large-scale disasters.
The 9/11 attacks provoked fear and uncertainty across the U.S. In the years since, safety measures were taken more seriously as the nation strived to increase security at places like airports, sports venues and schools. In addition to existing security tools, Richland's campus police department has implemented more procedures, policies (called general orders) and training for officers, faculty and students since the terrorist attacks.
The reason behind the start of the riots in northern London was lost in the frenzy of looting and frustration that citizens and police faced at the peak of the riots.
I am easily distracted by Facebook, email and Twitter while studying (even though I just checked them five minutes ago). I know I am not alone. I have lots of friends who are constantly on their phone, even when they are out doing something.
Can Facebook be harmful or helpful to teens and young adults?
Dr. Larry D. Rosen, a noted psychology professor from California State University, recently sat down with ABC News for a talk titled "Poke Me: How Social Networks Can Both Help and Harm Our Kids." He discussed the pros-and-cons of Facebook usage by teens and young adults.
With this record-breaking summer heat wave, athletes and coaches alike fight to keep safe and hydrated under the summer sun as they train for the fall semester's competition. The heat-related deaths of several high school athletes and coaches across the state have been a cause for concern for many teams practicing during the summer.
Virginia Tech, the site of deadliest mass shooting in US history, was put on lockdown again early on Thurs., Aug. 4, 2011, when three youths attending a summer camp reported seeing a man on campus holding what may have been a handgun. The University issued an alert on its website saying that the gunman was reported near Dietrick Dining Hall.
Violating privacy and the ethics of journalism
The integrity and ethics of the field of journalism have been called into question recently and very rightly so. News of the World has published its final edition, and the presses have been shut down after 168 years of providing their rather unique way of keeping the public informed.
The Casey Anthony Murder Trial came to a close on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, when the jury reached a shocking verdict.
MIAMI (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki got the Dallas Mavericks to the brink of an NBA championship. His teammates did the rest, a perfect ending for a club that talked all season about its greatest strength being the sum of its parts. Nowitzki missed 11 of his first 12 shots and matched his series low with 21 points, yet with Jason Terry scoring 27 and every starter and reserve making some sort of significant contribution, the Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 105-95 Sunday night to wrap up the first title in franchise history.
A federal lawsuit involving Mountain View College President Dr. Felix A. Zamora and former Vice President if Instruction Dr. Matilda Saenz has come to a close after a nearly year-long court battle. The Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees approved a settlement agreement in the case of Dr.
Former Richland student Whitney Mitchell almost didn't live to see her 19th birthday. The Dallas Morning News reports that in November, Whitney fell ill with what she thought was a bad case of the flu, but it turned out to be an unknown infection. Within two days, she was on life support and her doctors gave her only a 12 percent chance of survival.
Responding to long-standing critic demands, President Barack Obama last week released a detailed Hawaii birth certificate. In a national TV statement from the White House, Obama portrayed himself as what the Associated Press called a voice of reason amid a long, lingering debate over whether he meets all the constitutional requirements (i.
A University of Texas at Arlington student shot and killed a UTA counselor's husband before turning the gun on himself on April 22. The shooter, 22-year-old Antonio Garcia, was a business student and received counseling from UTA psychologist Adria Villarreal.
A bone marrow donor registration drive was held on campus April 19-20 so that anyone contracting diseases such as sickle cell or leukemia have better chances for survival. Cancer survivor Clifford Ackerman and recruitment coordinator for Be The Match, a national marrow donor program in Dallas, said "We're trying to bring about a Be the Match Registry so we can save more lives.
Criminology student Marisol Valles García was hailed as the bravest woman in Mexico when she was sworn in as police chief of Práxedis G. Guerrero, a small border town about 60 miles from Mexican murder capital Ciudad Juárez, wracked with violence from drug cartels competing for control of the region.
State funding for Texas colleges may soon have more to do with the number of students who actually finish degree or certification programs and less with enrollment numbers. Chairman of the House Higher Education Committee Dan Branch proposed legislation that attempts to shift the focus of Texas colleges and universities to a more results-driven approach.
Laura Garsea
Last week, Dallas based company AT&T unveiled its agreement to purchase T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion. This acquisition will make AT&T the largest network, with over 130 million customers. According to ABC, AT&T claims that "it would be able to bring a high-speed 4G connection to 95 percent of the U.
After weeks of deliberation, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Senate Bill 3539 on March 9, eliminating the state's death penalty and commuting the sentences of 15 inmates currently serving on death row to life imprisonment without parole. The legislation follows a moratorium on capital punishment imposed by former Gov.
QR-codes are the latest trend in advertising known as mobile tagging. These are basically real life hyperlinks that can be read by most any smart phone. QR-code stands for quick response code. It is a two dimensional barcode that is designed to have its contents decoded at a high speed.
Not all law school graduates go on to become lawyers. According to an article in The Dallas Morning News, Forbes Magazine lists five Southern Methodist University law graduates in the list of the world's richest people as well as lists including the world's most powerful women and Forbes 400 Richest Americans.
A former Arlington resident has pleaded guilty to painting sexually suggestive pictures and setting fire to a mosque playground last July. According to the indictment against him, 34-year-old Henry Glaspell vandalized the Dar El Eman Islamic Center "because of the race, color and ethnic characteristics of the individuals associated with that property.
Texas Women's University in Denton went on lockdown the morning of March 1, after a student threatened to bring an assault rifle to campus. According to The Dallas Morning News, authorities identified the student as 30 year old Christopher Alan Gillette.
The Texas Education Agency announced last month that it would be cutting somewhere between 50 to 100 jobs in order to address the expanding budget gap, with possibly even more layoffs in the next two years. The employee losses are in response to a request by Gov.
The board of the Dallas County Community College District unanimously approved three measures to handle budget shortfalls in a regular session on March 1. The measures include a voluntary retirement incentive program, reducing administrative travel and business allowances by 50 percent and reducing faculty formula pay by 50 percent.
Doctors at the University of Miami recently published a study titled "Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults" in the Journal of Pediatrics saying, The study states, "[energy drinks] have no therapeutic benefit, and many ingredients are understudied and not regulated.
Despite the requests of the lawyers and family of Amanda Knox, Lifetime aired the movie, "Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy," on Feb. 21. The controversial film is about a former University of Washington student, Amanda Knox, who has been convicted of murdering her British roommate, Meredith Kercher.
is a member of the 
