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2 WHAT’S INSIDE Choosing a college major...........................................................................4 Internet in rural areas 5 Study tips ...................................................................................................6 Advice from a former student ....................................................................7 Student testimonials 9 Things to do in Northeast Texas ..............................................................10 Travel study opportunities ....................................................................... 11 Bougie on a budget 12 Clubs & organizations ..............................................................................13 Dorm makeover .......................................................................................15 Sports and athletics 16
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Welcome to the 2022-2023 academic year at Northeast Texas Community College and to this special edition of the NTCC Eagle. For over thirty-five years, NTCC has been the College of Choice for the many students who have started here and gone on to pursue rewarding futures in a wide variety of professional careers. I think you have made a great decision to enroll and advance your education with us. In addition to the more than 100 credit programs available, NTCC offers an active campus life with award winning student organizations and a rich variety of student, athletic, and world-class cultural events to round out our your Eagle experience. I hope you will take every opportunity to explore all the many possibilities. And remember...our caring faculty and staff always stand ready to focus on your success.We’re looking forward to seeing you soon…GO EAGLES!!
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a. Weigh out your potential options. Which ones seem practical and which ones interest you the most?
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a. Meet regularly with a college adviser and ask lots of questions. Don’t be shy, utilize the knowledge the advisers have built up throughout the years.
a. If you don’t know right now, that’s OK. Take the time to assess yourself.
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a. According to Datapoint U.S. Department of Education, “Thirty percent of undergraduates in associate and bachelor’s degree programs who had declared a major had changed their major at least once.”
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Deciding on a degree can be a difficult and oftentimes stressfilled endeavor. Relax. Take a breath and read over the following suggestions for choosing a major.
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b. Look around and pay attention. If you see someone performing a job or a task that you find interesting, ask some questions.
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5) Nothing is set in stone. If your first choice is not working out for you, then change it. This is why having a back up major is a good idea.
For some of us, deciding to go to college is one of the first major grown-up decisions we will make in our lives. After the paperwork is complete and finances have been secured, many of us are faced with another seemingly, life-changing choice. What should I choose as a major?
c. If you have professors you admire, ask them about their own personal journeys.
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3) Give yourself time to think about your possibilities:
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4) Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, don’t limit yourself to one: a. Having a backup major is peak planning. Oftentimes, choosing one major is shortsighted. Backups are always a clever idea in life. b. Use electives to explore all your choice options. Stickers & IDs
b. What are the normal completion times for each major? How long until I am able to join the workforce and begin making some real money? What are my transfer options?
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c. Check out school organizations and different programs. Here at NTCC, we have a wide variety of student clubs.
b. Give yourself a break and listen to your instincts. If you hate reading and writing, English might not be for you.
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Choosing a major is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be made immediately. Throw yourself into the campus culture and find people you admire. Speak with your professors and pick their brains. Something will come your way, but you aren’t going to find it sitting alone in your room. Get out there and meet new people and explore new ideas. Good luck.
b. Prioritize what’s important to you. Money? Making a difference? Space travel?
Access to high speed internet is crucial for students to be successful in college. Universities and college students who live and attend school within a metropolitan area often take this access for granted. For those in smaller, rural areas, the fight for reliable internet is a daily struggle. According to the Pew Research Center, “Roughly six in ten rural Americans (58%) believe access to high speed internet is a problem in their area.”
“As of this moment, Peoples Communication is our primary and Suddenlink is our secondary,” Barron said. “Both of these links give us 1.5gbps.” The 1.5gbps provided by NTCC dwarfs the majority of the satellite internet service providers being utilized in the rural communities.Whilestudents have access to reliable internet service here on campus, many who live in the rural areas still struggle to find an ISP that is both dependable and affordable.
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Since cable companies currently do not have the means to connect the rural areas with high speed internet, satellite ISPs, coupled with mobile hotspots, provide most Internet solutions becoming available for rural areas DESK (903) 434-8140 of the service to local, rural communities. Depending on the area, companies like HughesNet and ViaSat provide high speed internet using the same type of dish used for satellite TV coverage. These ISPs offer what they refer to as an “unlimited” data plan, however, in many cases once the household uses a certain amount of data, the service begins to throttle. Throttling can cause the speed of the service to drop dramatically after breaking the data threshold.Thenew company Starlink is offering a solution to some of those issues and is now available in the Northeast Texas area. Elon Musk’s Starlink provides true unlimited high speed data for rural communities. The service is a flat $110 a month with no throttling. For an extra $25 a month, the service can be taken on the road for travel.
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The initial $599 upfront charge may seem daunting, but it covers the cost of the dish and the router. Most satellite ISPs add a monthly fee for the rental of the equipment. Starlink charges the customer up front, which ensures that the monthly charge of $110 stays the same.
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So, rural students who have struggled in the past to find solid high speed internet service for their homes now have options.
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Sebastian Barron, Northeast Texas Community College director of Computer and Technical Service, said the college is striving to provide solid internet service to students while they are on campus. Barron said the college now has both a primary and secondary service provider that helps ensure campus-wide, high speed internet connectivity for its students and staff.
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While NTCC provides wi-fi access to all students while they’re on campus, HughesNet, ViaSat, and Starlink can help bridge the gap between the classroom and the living room.
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After high school, many feel as if the world is their oyster, while some struggle to find their purpose in life. No matter how you feel, there are some things you might be unprepared for when starting your college journey. One thing that tends to catch students by surprise is studying. Knowing how to study and understanding its importance will put you leagues ahead of other students, and your professors will loveLastyou.semester, I took a psychology course, and the textbook actually outlined the best way to study. Everyone learns differently, however, and you might need to figure out your own plan to fit your learning needs. Sometimes, only you know how you learn best. If you haven’t quite figured out what works for you, here are a couple of study tips. Your first semester of courses will most likely be the easiest, but don’t let that fool you. There are three important things to do when studying (and it’s not memorizing): Read, Write, Ask Questions. Seems straightforward, right? The key is to have the right balance of theseSomeattributes.students just open their textbooks and read, never taking notes or stopping to quiz themselves. This will not solidify the information in your brain. If you want to remember the information at a later time, you have to practice recalling it.
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NTCC Psychology Professor Dr. Karyn Skaar, encourages students to go through each chapter and come up with their own questions by looking through the content. This will better prepare you for what might be on the exam. As for note taking, don’t write everything, but make sure you write enough. This is going to be different for every class. After the first exam or quiz, you will have a better understanding of how the professor tests and the amount of information required to excel. If you ever get stuck when studying, there are a couple options that might help out. You can make flashcards, you can “phone a friend,” or you can visit your professors during their office hours. Making flashcards by writing answers onto index cards is a double win. Writing things down solidifies information better than typing. If you don’t have time to write, then virtual flashcards will do just fine. Unfortunately, one of the best options for online flashcard learning has started requiring a subscription to quiz yourself with the flashcards, so Quizlet is no longer the way to go. The newest free option is called Anki, which provides a similar service to Quizlet, but is completely free. It is available as an app and through an internet browser.“Phoning a friend” when you ask a friend to learn with you and test you over the content, or going to a tutor. Tutors are available Monday through Thursday on campus with specializations in writing, English, science, and math. Tutors are a great option if none of your friends are cool enough to help you study, plus, they get paid to help you become the best you can be. After studying, take a break and de-stress. This may not seem important, but stress levels also influence how well you perform on tests. So, get some rest, and start again later. Doing too much too quickly will not solidify that info into your brain. Gather questions, don’t write too much, and utilize a tutor if you need more help. Remember, there is no shame in needing help. Always prioritize your mental health over your school work if it gets to be overwhelming, but hopefully with these tips there will be a little less stress and a lot more learning.
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GET GOING EARLY To begin with, all advice relating to transferring should be based off of this: start the process early! Deadlines for universities are all over the place. Get going early so you don’t miss anything and don’t miss out on submitting your application for your dream school. If you want to transfer so that you start the following fall, start your application and process in December/ January. Some schools have rolling admissions that run until the summer, such as UNT (July 1st), while other schools like UT-Austin and Texas A&M have an application deadline of March 1st. Or if you want to start in the spring, get going on your application process in the summer or early fall— UT and A&M both have deadlines in October for spring admission. Starting early makes sure you can complete the necessary application requirements (essays, letters, etc.) in time for your desired schools.
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The process of transferring to university is one of the most exciting times in the life of a community college student—I know it was for me. On the other hand, it is also frequently a very stressful process. There are so many different moving parts to transferring to university: from the obvious academic aspects such as credits being accepted, to logistical concerns such as securing housing, transportation, and much more. Getting started can be overwhelming. When I went through the process three years ago, I really had nothing to go off of and nobody directly from my family or social circle to draw experience from. Between 8 applications and attending two separate orientations before finally making it to my university home at UT-Austin, it was a whirlwind process that lasted 7 months. It is my hope in writing this piece to give anyone contemplating transferring a few key ideas to keep in mind as you begin the process. I hope it finds you well and helpful.
GET ORGANIZED Make a school list. At the beginning of your transfer process (or, even better, the semester before), compile a list of all the schools you might be interested in attending. Go through and find out their deadlines for application, their specific application requirements, and look into their degree plans to get an idea of whether or not they offer a program in your desired field. This list will be key in helping you compile everything you need for successful applications. Additionally, I cannot recommend consulting your professors enough when making your school list. Their advice, experience, and knowledge are invaluable for making an informed decision.
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Look into Financial Aid and scholarships for each school you are interested in. This ties into the previous advice, but it is so important I wanted to emphasize it separately as the last tip because there is truly so much misinformation out there about tuition costs and financial aid for university. For example, I have heard so many students say they cannot go out of state due to tuition costs or that they can’t go to UT-Austin because it is more expensive than other Texas schools. When, in reality, there are many out of state schools with outof-state tuition waivers/reductions (such as University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and University of MissouriColumbia), and UT-Austin has lower tuition costs than Texas A&M. There are also great transfer scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa members, such as those available at Ole Miss. The key is to research the schools you are interested in, see what their attendance costs are, and find out what transfer scholarships are available. You will be surprised at some of the possibilities. And again, please reach out to your professors and staff at NTCC for advice and guidance along the way—it is vital for your success. Good information truly is key.
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While city parks provide a much needed place for people to blow off steam for a few hours, state parks on the other hand offer a full day’s worth of entertainment. Hiking, fishing and swimming are all available at our local state parks.
Daingerfield State Park is a 20-minute drive from the NTCC campus. Land lovers are in luck as this state park caters to those who want to explore without getting wet.
Caldwell Park, also located in Mount Pleasant, is similar to Dellwood. What sets Caldwell apart is not only its splash-pad, but also how close it is to Mount Pleasant’s town square. A gazebo and large expanse of lush grass offer numerous picnic spots. Whether you need to take a break from studying or simply want to cool off and enjoy the view, Caldwell Park has your back.
“This East Texas town is known as a notoriously haunted terminus (for lack of a better word) with a past that has been recognized as long and tragic.” That assessment alone is worth investigating. Jefferson is a bit farther than the other attractions, clocking in at 50 minutes from the main campus, but the destination is worth the trip. The Jefferson Ghost Walk takes you on a journey through the town’s history and its haunted sites. The walk includes a 200-year-old hotel, a historic house, and a cemetery with an interesting and unsettling history. The two-hour walk begins at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and according to Jeffersonghostwalk.com, it’s “the only tour that tries to take you inside a haunted location.”Thehidden gems of Northeast Texas are too numerous to mention in a single article. Take advantage of your time here and explore the beauty and culture of this unique and quaint area.
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On Saturday nights (March through November) the Daingerfield State Park pavilion hosts music nights, sometimes featuring karaoke or live entertainment. This park’s aquatic activities include fishing, swimming, and boating. Lake Bob Sandlin caters more to those who want to enjoy a day in and out of the water. Just 30 minutes from campus, Lake Bob Sandlin is home to a 9,000 acre lake. Sandlin’s fishing areas include the lake shore, a lighted fishing pier, brim pond and a trout pond. Not interested in fishing? You can hike, swim, or go boating in the lake.
Edwards Park is not just the typical city park, it’s a skate park. The park is equipped with slopes, ramps, and rails. If you’re looking for a wheely fun time, Edwards Park provides a safe environment for you to shred.
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PARKS Dellwood Park is located six miles from NTCC’s main campus. If you like sports, Dellwood has you covered. Dellwood has basketball, tennis and volleyball courts and even a baseball field. If sports don’t interest you, there are multiple walking trails, benches, and a public swimming pool. Dellwood offers a little something for students of all ages.
As some of you may have noticed, Northeast Texas Community College is located in a rural area. To some, this can be deflating. Internet choices are slim, and at times unreliable, and places feel so far away. But, Northeast Texas is home to amazing, natural man-made and even supernatural attractions. Parks, lakes and even a haunted city are all within a 30 to 60-minute drive from campus. Before we dive into the spooky town of Jefferson, Texas, let’s take a look at the more natural options for recreational activities.
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Daingerfield State Park offers hiking, camping, bird watching, and picnicking. The park amenities include two hiking trails and two campsite areas.
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The first informational meeting for the Washington D.C. Travel Study will be held on Sept. 15, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. in room H107.The sociology department is offering a travel study to Mexico City for students who are looking for an international educational experience. Carmen Shurtleff, NTCC instructor of sociology and social work, said the trip will be a minimum seven-day visit to the Condesa area of Mexico City.
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By Doc Anderson Co Editor-in-Chief Northeast Texas Community College Travel Study programs provide students with the unique experience to gain college credit outside of the traditional classroom setting. Two separate NTCC Travel Study programs to Washington D.C. and Mexico City will be offered during the May 2023 intersession.
“Our upcoming travel study to Washington D.C. will provide our students with the opportunity to step outside their classrooms to experience our nation’s history and learn more about the inner workings of the government,” Smith said.” Our goal is to provide students with a unique learning experience that they will carry with them for many years to come.”
Government Professor Rex Allen and English Professor Mandy Smith will guide students on a five-day and fournight educational tour through the nation’s capital. Allen said the students will have a chance to visit most of Washington D.C.’s “historical landmarks, Smithsonian museums, and other important sites including Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln and Washington memorials.” Students will also tour the home of President George Washington
“We will be going to some pyramids located outside of Mexico City and visiting museums and historical sites including the city center,” Shurtleff said. Shurtleff said students will have the opportunity to earn six credit hours in sociology and Mexican American History with more courses to be added as details of the trip are finalized. The informational session for the Mexico City Travel Study will be held on Sept. 6, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. in IA For105.more information on the NTCC 2023 Travel Study programs, contact Allen at rallen@ntcc.edu, Smith at msmith@ntcc. edu., or Shurtleff at cshurtleff@ntcc.edu. Testing 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. begin by 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. begin by 11 a.m.
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D2A also offers consignment, so if you have clothes to get rid of, you could make a little profit by consigning them.
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GOODWILL First, is the classic, Goodwill. If you want a huge selection of clothes and clear pricing, go to Goodwill. Goodwill easily has the largest quantity of clothes, but the quality is sometimes lacking. While you can always count on finding a wedding dress priced weirdly high for a thrift store find, there is bound to be something good hidden amidst the racks of clothes. Goodwill, like most of the other thrift stores, has fitting rooms available. But good luck trying to look in the mirror. Lighting is not your friend at Goodwill, and neither is space. However, it’s always a good idea to try things on before buying. (Imagine how awkward it would be to donate your new found treasures back to Goodwill).
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Last, but certainly not least, is Cypress Basin Hospice Thrift. Located in the perfect spot in downtown Mount Pleasant, Cypress Basin offers the best of everything. In December 2021, they closed and spent over a month remodeling their store. Now, there are several new perks. Almost every day, the store offers some kind of deal or sale, and they are now open on Saturdays until 1 p.m. The only downfall I have with this store is their clothing options have dwindled since the renovation. Nevertheless, like all thrift and donation based stores, you never know what you will find, and it’s always fun to check it out just in case. While Mount Pleasant may have limited free activities, you do have several options for shopping on a budget.
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Any broke college student knows that having fun requires spending a little money. Thrifting is a great way to buy a lot of items, especially clothes, for less than market value. Even in a small town such as Mount Pleasant, there are quite a few options to find a good bargain. From Goodwill to D2A Resale to Cypress Basin Thrift Store, at least one of them should yield some treasure. As an avid thrifter, I have been to the local stores enough to know which ones are the best for finding the best bargains. All of the places offer a unique experience and have good qualities, but there’s one that always has the best “bang for your buck.” We’ll get to it last.
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My favorite hidden gem in Mount Pleasant has to be D2A. This is a newer resale shop that opened across from MAAK Sushi. While their selection of clothes is very limited, the prices are hard to beat. The store almost always has a sale going on, and sometimes that sale means all clothes are $1! You may not find something for yourself, but it is a great option if Goodwill is too pricey for your college budget.
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TRAVEL, ENGLISH, AND RECREATIONAL CLUBS Society of Collegiate Journalists, NTCC Film Club, NTCC House Band, Tabletop Club, Travel Study Club. Each of these clubs offers a student the opportunity to branch out and meet new students. Every club is different, and each club provides a unique and useful challenge for it’s members. The advisors for each club are listed on the NTCC web page under the student organizations tab.
HONORS, ACADEMIC, & STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLUBS Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta, Sigma Kappa Delta, Student Government Association, Student Success Association.
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MEDICAL BASED CLUBS EMS Club, Medical Assistant Student Organization, Medical Laboratory Technology Club, N-OADN Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society, Northeast Student Nurse Association, Physical Therapist Assistant Club.
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CLUBS Math Club, BioChem Club, Northeast Industrial Technology Association (NITA), NTCC Office Technology Club, Physics & Engineering Club, Environmental Club.
SOCIAL ISSUE/LANGUAGE CLUBS Amigos Unidos, Pride Club, More Alike Than Different (MATD), Social Work Club.
BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL TRAINING CLUBS Business Club, Cosmetology Club, NTCC Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Car Club, NTCC Welder’s Association, Student Funeral Practitioner’s Association, Ag Club.
New college students often feel lonely and isolated in their first semester in college. You’re in a new town or at the very least, attending a new school. Student organizations are a great way to interact with other students and effect change on campus. NTCC provides a wide variety of clubs each designed to entice a special interest within the student population.
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RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP CLUBS Baptist Student Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lutheran Club, Wesley Fellowship.
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Turning a dorm room into a perfect home sweet home
STUDENT LIFE 15 August 29, 2022
Lighting in dorms is notoriously horrific. It’s usually one light in the ceiling that’s a harsh bluish white or some other weird color. The light barely illuminates the whole room and leaves you feeling like you’re in a hospital instead of a bedroom. This simply will not suffice. At the very least, if you are trying to be frugal with your dorm spending, buy one small lamp and add a warm yellow toned bulb. This will give your room a cozier, softer look. If you have some wiggle room in your budget, go one step further and get some fairy lights or another piece of decor that lights up the space. Many housing policies do not allow fairy lights that plug into outlets due to electrical fire risk. A simple workaround would be to purchase lights that run on batteries. Also, be sure to switch the lights off when you’re not there.
NUMBER TWO: DECOR
Any student who has lived in a dorm knows how weird it can be. Staying in a place that is only yours for a few months at a time can often make it difficult to feel like home. Fear not, you can make a temporary place feel more like your own. Below are a few things you absolutely have to do if you want your dorm to have a cozy, comfortable vibe.
Remember, it is possible to bring too much stuff. While personalizing your room is key to making it homey, bringing too much stuff will clutter a small space. Everything that you move in, will have to be moved back out. Make sure you’re not bringing more than what can fit in your vehicle, because you never know how moveout may go.
NUMBER THREE: SCENT
The more stuff you put into your room to personalize it, the more it will feel like home. When I moved into my first dorm room, I immediately bought a rug for the floor. I suggest buying one even if you have a carpeted room, but especially if you have tile. Your feet will thank you, I promise. Bring blankets that you love, or pillows from home. If you like stuffed animals, bring some of them. Any posters or pictures that you have can be put up with command strips or sticky tack to keep it from damaging the wall.
Odors, good or bad, are an important part of memory and the recognition of familiar things. If you’re like most people, certain unexplainable smells come to mind when picturing your house, your grandparents house, or maybe even your elementary school. Smelling these scents again often brings us right back to those special places. There are two ways to go about making your dorm smell like home. First, see if you can replicate a smell that you already know smells familiar. Maybe your parents/guardians have a wall plug-in or a Febreeze spray they consistently use, or a Scentsy going all the time. These are just a few of the creative ways to work around candles, since they’re not allowed in dorms, but having the smell of home in a new environment is a great way to feel more comfortable in your space. Your other option is to pick a new scent. This will be the smell you think of when you look back on your time in the dorms. Do some digging and buy a wall plug-in or some sort of spray that you like, which will most likely become the way your dorm smells. Weirdly enough, my first dorm room always smelled like fresh brewed coffee, since I made coffee every morning. That, combined with the smell of my detergent, is what I think of now when I look back on that time.
The last thing to remember is this: Your attitude and outlook on the situation will also reflect how homey your dorm room feels. If you treat it as a temporary living situation that is a strategic decision or an annoying requirement, it’s not going to be a place where you enjoy living. However, if you see it as a home away from home and a place to re-center, recharge, and rest, then it will become a new, special place that you can enjoy. After all, the idea of home is exactly what you make of it, so have some fun decorating your new space and above all, don’t limit yourself!
NUMBER ONE: ALTERNATE LIGHTING
Northeast Texas Community College 16 SPORTS
By Justin Hargrove Assistant Athletic Director Northeast Texas Community College Women’s and Men’s Soccer teams returned to campus on August 10 to begin preparing for the upcoming season. Recently promoted Head Coaches, Heather Brady will oversee the Women’s program and Juan (JD) Perales will oversee the Men’s program.TheWomen’s team will consist of young ladies from Texas, California, and six international students. The international students are making there way to NTCC from Haiti (two students), Brazil, Colombia (two students), and Kenya. On the Men’s side the roster will be filled with athletes from across Texas, and Eleven international students. The Eagles will have five young men from France, one from Belgium, one from Spain, one from Kenya, and three from England. NTCC hosted Ranger College on Monday, August 15 for the first scrimmage of the 2022 season. On what would prove to be a very hot day, the Women pulled off a 1-0 win, with Alexis Mendez (Plano, Texas) scoring the goal for the Eagles. On the Men’s side they battled to a 2-2 tie in the heat. David Imbert (France) and fellow countrymen Yanis Lakhlifi provided the offense for Baseball,NTCC.Rodeo and Softball will start practice on the first day of school, August 22. Rodeo will compete in 5 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region Rodeos this fall, followed by five more in the Spring. Coach Justin Hampton hopes of having multiple Eagles qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming in June of 2023. NTCC will host a rodeo, October 21 and 22 at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association Priefert Arena located in Mount Pleasant on Greenhill Road. Baseball will open their fall season with a game against the Ontario Blue Jays at NTCC on Thursday, September 8th at 2:00pm. Andy Morgan begins his sixth season as Head Coach of the Eagle Baseball program. Josh Freeman and the Eagle Softball program will open the fall season on the road on September 13 traveling to Southern Arkansas Community College.
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Northeast Texas men’s and women’s soccer began scrimmage play this month in preparation for their upcoming fall 2022 season.
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The first chance to see the Softball team at home will be on September 17 as they take on Excel Elite at 12:00pm. You can keep current on Eagle Athletics news and schedules by visiting www. ntcceagles.com. NTCC has moved to digital tickets for the upcoming year, you can purchase your tickets in advance following link on the website or by downloading the Hometown Tickets app to your mobile device. No cash sales at the gate.
NTCC Athletics is moving to digital tickets for the upcoming 2022-2023 sports seasons
Andy Morgan arrived at NTCC as head baseball coach in 2017. Coach Morgan was named Athletic Director in January of 2018. In a decade of college baseball, Northeast Texas will mark Morgan’s second junior college head coaching position, while also having two stops as a recruiting coordinator and hitting coach at the D1 level. Morgan comes to Mt. Pleasant after spending the previous three seasons as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for Murray State University, in Murray, KY. Prior to Murray State, Morgan held the same position at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, LA. Northeast Texas marks Morgan’s second junior college head coaching post, as he was the head coach at Coffeyville Junior College prior to making the jump to D1 baseball. During the 2016 and 2017 seasons, Morgan, a highly sought after recruiting coordinator, guided an offense that would finish the back-to-back seasons nationally ranked in the top 50 in eight offensive categories.Priortocoaching, Morgan experienced success of his own as a middle-infielder for the Cowley County Tigers: finishing 3rd in the 2001 Junior College World Series. After junior college, Morgan finished his playing career at Parkville University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing. Morgan is originally from Manhattan, KS., and is married to Jennifer (Brown), from Harrah OK. They have two kids; Hannah and Duke.
Athletic director heads up Northeast sports teams
