He admitted he has been harassed too. A student stalked him on campus and left threatening notes on his windshield.
Reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault and stalking more than doubled at TCC during the 2023-24 academic year, according to Title IX data.
The Title IX district office received 263 reports during the 2023-24 academic year compared to 117 reports in 2022-23. The Title IX data summary released Sept. 5 shows 6.34 reports were documented out of every 1,000 students.
TCC police received 17 reports of stalking from July 30 to Aug. 22. Eight were at NE, three at NW, three at South, two at TR and one at SE.
Neither TCC police nor the district Title IX office would comment.
Jacob, a NE student who asked not to be identified, witnessed the effects of stalking on another student within the first few weeks of this semester.
“I was told secondhand that somebody that I interact with weekly was followed by an unnamed person,” he said. “And when they told them how they felt about that person following them, they continued to do it.”
A week after being notified of the issue, the victim asked if Jacob could escort her around campus. He detailed how she stammered and seemed unsure of what would happen to her if he were to say no.
“It’s not good to see somebody’s personality change in as short as a month,” Jacob said. When he suggested that the victim report the incident to campus police, he said she shut the idea down. She did not give Jacob a reason why, and he did not want to pressure her.
DISTRICT
TCC is working on a phased implementation for districtwide sustainability.
The sustainability master plan 22 Phase 1 focuses on accountability and reporting, consolidates the various aspects of the district, identifies what is working and needs improvement and monitors progress to determine the next steps.
The college aims to reduce water usage through irrigation controls and rainwater harvesting.
Lori Lewis, district Manager of sustainability, said that each campus has worked on some aspect of sustainability.
“For instance, at South Cam-
When Cynthia DeLaCruz passed by the Riverfront Cafe on TR last week, she was surprised to find Career Services was hosting an event offering free clothes.
The Back-To-School Career Shop on Sept. 5 was an opportunity for students, staff and community members to check out a selection of donated professional clothes and take as many as they needed.
“We always have the Career Closet,” Emily Reske, student development specialist at TR, said. “But not a lot of students know about it.” DeLaCruz was one of those
“I felt very uncomfortable,” he said, “and actually thought about not coming back to this campus for a while.”
Jacob has heard similar stories of people not reporting sexual harassment or stalking.
“It is pretty common,” he said. “A lot of people in situations like that think it’s taking it to another level if they have that happen.”
TCC offers many resources for students who don’t require reporting to police. Stephen Howard, a licensed therapist and counselor at Student Development Services on NE, urged more students to take advantage of the campus counseling services.
Students have access to six free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist each semester.
“Most of the students I’ve worked with over the past few years didn’t realize that TCC had counselors and counseling services. They tend to think of it as academic,” Howard said.
Howard is a member of the CARE team, a group of faculty and staff who meets weekly to discuss referrals from concerned faculty, staff, students and parents.
“We go through the referrals,” Howard said. “It’s a behavior intervention team.”
CARE teams assess the referrals made and decide the best course of action for each case. Together, they find the best way to support a student on and off campus.
However, Howard cautioned that if there is an immediate threat to one’s safety, the best thing to do is contact TCC police at (817) 515-8911.
Shane Whitehead, an instructional associate for kinesiology, also recommended students in immediate danger contact police
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pus, they have three Preservation Areas that they’ve denoted or outlined on their campus,” Lewis said.
“And they also have a rain garden.” This rain garden helps clean stormwater before it enters the storm drains and flows into Lake Arlington.
The plan seeks data-driven solutions to streamline campus garbage and recycling programs. It would also include the type of vendors the school used and their sustainability impacts, business practices, and community engagement, ensuring that future partnerships align with the sustainability goals.
The district informs stakeholders through its website, highlighting the ten areas they are working on.
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students. She has not worked since she had a major back surgery years ago. She and her son want to get jobs to support themselves and their family.
However, they struggle to find clothes to wear to their interview and DeLaCruz believes this is a disadvantage.
“Employers shouldn’t just judge you off of what you’re wearing, but I understand why they do,” DeLaCruz said.
A survey of 1,000 hiring managers and bosses in the United Kingdom showed that: “90% of employers said having a professional appearance is an important aspect of successfully navigating the hiring process at their company.” Ashley Love, an adjunct instructor in fashion at NE and the
guest speaker at the event, agreed that presentation is important when it comes to interviews.
“It’s one of the ways you can market yourself,” Love said. “I’ve always been told, whatever it is
that you want to do, you should look the part.
DeLaCruz recounts a story of her son having to go to an interview in a T-shirt and sweatpants.
“It’s not that he doesn’t care because he’s really trying hard to find a job,” she said. “He just doesn’t have money to buy clothes.”
When asked why some people might not be able to dress professionally for job interviews, DeLaCruz thought the answer is obvious: money. Due in part to inflation, the cost of quality professional clothes is high. Even in thrift stores, it costs money to look presentable and some people can’t spare that money. So how do job applicants get See Career Shop, Page 2
College doesn’t just have to be about going to classes every day. It’s also a time for cultivating memories and friendships that last longer than the four years in college.
Clubs and organizations can bring students together over common interests. An organization expo was held Wednesday at SE Campus, showcasing a number of clubs available for students to learn about and possibly join.
Organizer Katie Thomas said the event is a tradition at SE Campus. When joining a club, students are required to fill out a survey stating why they’re joining.
“The No. 1 answer is actually making friends and just building friendships,” Thomas said. The Psychology Club is one of many clubs offered at TCC. It aims to teach students about the functions of the brain and how psychology connects to everyday life, from how students interact with their peers, to how they study for classes. For students who enjoy expressing themselves, there’s the Creative Arts Club. It’s open to anyone, not just artists, and it equips students with supplies for its activities.
There are a few faith-based clubs offered as well. The Baptist Student Ministry meets on Mondays, when they do a Bible study together and eat pizza. Chi Alpha meets every Wednesday to discuss the Bible and what God is teaching them, and they also have a different event once a month.
“They tend to make friendships that are going to last forever, especially in a place like TCC. It’s so transient,” said
Dancers showcase skills during NE Club Rush
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Clubs on campus are also collaborating on sustainability. NE Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of two-year colleges, and NE Garden Club are working together.
“It’s just started with the semester, collaboration with the gardening club revolving around sustainability,” said PTK Public Relations Officer Brianna Polchies. “And our goal
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adviser of Chi Alpha.
will be to do an educational pamphlet.”
Austin McCabe, a student development associate who is also an adviser to the gardening club, said that the educational aspect is the best place to start compared to some of the larger undertakings.
“We’re going to go forth with more of an educational approach to really educate ourselves around these topics,” McCabe said.
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The Student Dietetic Organization is a club that focuses on the importance of nutrition and eating healthy foods. They have their meetings once a month, go to conferences and even host a virtual 5K.
Other SE Campus clubs include Horror Club, Poetry Club, Photography Club and Music Club.
“They can kind of make it what they want to get out of it,” said Brandon Sanderson, the president of Psychology Club. Other student organizations support academics, like the National Technical Honor
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Society. They aid students in completing resumes and gaining scholarships, while preparing them for their careers after college.
College campuses are a place for students to discover their likes and dislikes, while gaining new friends and appreciation for all that campus life has to offer. For new and old students who are looking to connect, every campus holds club sign up events throughout the year. There are clubs and organizations on all TCC campuses, so any student interested in joining one can visit their campus’s student activities office for more information.
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professional clothes without a source of income Career Services at TR created the Career Closet to address the problem. They provide free professional clothes to help applicants look more appealing to potential employers. Students can always drop by the TR Campus to browse their selection of professional clothes for their next interview.
There are events at multiple other campuses where students can acquire clothing like Clothes Pop-Up Shops at NE. The TR Career Closet is different in that it is available throughout the semester.
When asked if this resource should be expanded to other campuses, DeLaCruz supported the idea.
“I think [it should],” she said. “Because I didn’t even know it was happening today.” Career Services can offer students a variety of resources such as professional headshots, resume building and future planning.
Their next event will be on NW Campus on Sept. 18 and will involve creating vision boards for success.
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And what it would take to implement them and make them successful on campus.”
The NE garden club already encourages members and the community in food production and is looking at spaces that can be used as pollinator gardens but can also help with the composting projects around campus.
The district is available to help with sustainability projects regarding best practices,
but students must start at the campus level first. SE Campus also has an active sustainability commitee that hold sustainability related events
“I can provide advice, I can provide knowledge, Lewis said. “But they really need to start with their campus advisors and the presidents, and they need to get that support on the campuses.”
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However, he also teaches being aware of your surroundings and observing your environment. Whitehead has led self-defense classes on campus and has seen the benefits of learning these skills.
“I think it’s kind of a natural confidence builder,” he said. “You are aware and you’re taking some level of ownership.”
He uses a four-color system of white, yellow, orange and red. White equates to a blizzard, a situation where your senses are blocked, such as walking with headphones in and looking at a phone. Yellow is paying attention to your surroundings. Orange is when a threat is identified, and red is taking damage. “The worst thing you can do is go from a
white to a red,” Whitehead warned. He explained self-defense isn’t just learning how to fight but how to identify your surroundings and what you are capable of.
“Once you make those decisions and you’re equipped with verbal skills, situational awareness and technique, then that’s empowering,” Whitehead said.
He pointed out the blue stations on cam-
pus in every parking lot, building and sidewalks in-between. When a person presses the button, a camera inside begins recording and TCC police are immediately notified. “If you’re feeling uncomfortable as you’re walking get to that Code Blue button and press it,” Whitehead said. “No matter what the other person says, the officer’s there for you.”
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career shop near the Riverfront Cafe.
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Members of NE’s Dance Club, Mover’s Unlimited Dance Company perform onstage to help promote the dance program on NE Campus.
Cheyenne Shawn/The Collegian SE student stops by one of the many tables at SE campus Org Expo.
CAMPUS VOICES
Chyneece Lassiter South Campus
Sarah Carter South Campus
Steffanie Rojas South Campus
Tia Allred South Campus
“My favorite song has to be ‘Pain Remains’ by Lorna Shore. It has a lot of deep meaning. It shows you how small life can be and how much you need to live it before you pass.”
Naomy Carrasco SE Campus
“I’ve been reading ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ and I watched the show that came out. It was pretty good, I liked it.”
“I got into analog horror. I’m a very big horror person and I’m trying to branch out into more horror genres. Analog horror is my favorite because it takes that old technology that we don’t really know how to work nowadays and adds a little creepy, haunted twist to it.”
Onyx Holtsclaw NW Campus
“‘Coraline’ remastered in 3d. It was so good. I think the last time I saw it, I was probably 12, with the remastering of everything that was already impressive looking and then to add the 3d effect, it just took it over the top I think.”
“‘Dazed and Confused.’ It’s very post-high school, it got me through the summer and the pressure of having to go to college because of my parents and all that. It was nice to see an innocent character figure out like ‘I’m going to be chased around by these guys but we’re still close.’”
Victoria Montalvo NW Campus
“I really liked listening to ‘Clay Pigeons’ by Michael Cera over the summer. I got into it because I took a class over the summer, and I really like listening to soft acoustic music when I’m studying.”
CAMPUS EVENTS
“I recently started watching the show ‘Reba’ it’s about a single mother who’s just working and trying to get her kids ahead. Honestly, I started because my mom used to watch it while I was a kid. She kinda got me hooked onto it.”
Courtney Pratt NE Campus
“I’ve been reading ‘A Court of Thorn and Roses’ which has been really good. I’ve been reading it with my cousin who lives in Italy, it’s just kind of nice to have something to talk to her about since she’s so far away.”
“‘Demon Slayer.’ It had a really interesting storyline, there was lots of things happening but very easy to stay on track with. If I was stressed or bored I would just pick it up and start watching it, it definitely helped with that.”
August Foster NE Campus
“Probably ‘Star’ by Megan Thee Stallion. There was a lot of versatility, it was nice seeing Megan actually sing in Japanese or at least learn it a little bit. Different dances, different hairstyles, different idols, it was just nice.”
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Wlf Sanderson SE Campus
DEI ban restricts staff, student success
A new law effectively bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in higher education institutions. The law was enacted on Jan.1 and was sponsored by Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton.
It prohibited DEI activities such as starting or maintaining a DEI office, hiring or contracting third parties to perform the jobs of a DEI office, giving preference in employment or any other areas of the institution based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin and conducting DEI training or activities unless necessary for compliance with federal or state law.
Partisan bans should have no place in the education system. Students should not be involved in politics when they want to graduate, gain life experience and prepare to join the workforce.
The state knows that education is power, and to keep control, they must limit our access to accommodations that make getting an education more accessible.
DEI should not be a source of political animosity but a focus on how we can offer better education for all.
SB17 directly impacted most students when LinkedIn learning was discontinued, pending a review of whether it was against the law due to DEI training in some modules.
The impact on college offices and organizations across the state that focus on diversity and inclusion can significantly impact enrollment and student success. Students join clubs and seek out college departments for extra support or to build community with other students. When you remove support systems or social clubs, the students and the future workforce suffer the most.
Faculty frequently give students resources to learn more out-
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side of the classroom. Many students have been using their free LinkedIn learning accounts to gain industry skills and certifications that they can use to build on their classwork. Any extra skill set in this competitive job market can put you above other candidates.
The ban already makes faculty scared to host open discussion spaces. While the ban doesn’t include academic coursework, scholarly research or guest speakers, it’s not just getting rid of the DEI office. It sends an unmistakable message of fear that any initiatives made in the classroom that can be misconstrued as DEI could potentially lead to disciplinary actions.
Currently, events like Hispanic Heritage and Black History Month are allowed as long as they are open to all students, and there are no extra perks for students who belong to these cultural groups. Other things that are not banned are academic coursework, scholarly research and guest speakers.
Despite the challenges posed by SB17, colleges must continue cultivating a diverse environment for all students. While the law may seek to curb DEI offices and affirmative action, it doesn’t prevent institutions from actively supporting diversity as long as all students feel included and supported.
Through sports, we can find human connection
Sports has a way of bringing people together. Fantasy Leagues, attending games, playing sports or socializing with other fans is part of how sports build connections. Following your favorite teams could be your escape from everyday life. It’s something you can look forward to. For us fans, nothing is more exciting than knowing the season is about to start. It’s about seeing how your team will do.
Research has shown how sports have a unique power in bridging divides and uniting people, both teams and spectators. This is something I was able to see while I was in the military. The military varies with different people from different backgrounds, but one thing most have in common is being a sports fan. I remember seeing sailors crowded in
the ships hangar bay on deployment watching the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons face each for the Super Bowl championship. Some either stayed up or woke up early to watch the game. We were in the middle of the ocean in a different time zone than the United States.
Sports are a foundation in American life. You’re reminded by it when you hear “Football is America’s favorite pastime”. It’s a well known that Texans are all about football. What is it about sports that draw people in? For me, I found a love for hockey. I was in awe watching how much athleticism it takes for hockey players. You see how speed, precision and physicality hockey require. The games are fast paced. The sport itself is what caught my attention but what really did it for me was the fan base. I love being at the Dallas Stars games sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for one of the players to score a goal. When it happens fans go crazy. We’re standing up on our feet, punching the air screaming “DALLAS. STARS” while hearing the goal song.
I enjoy being part of a community with the same interest. I love being able to talk about teams and players with other hockey fans. For others, it could have been a way they bonded with their families. Sports can help breakdown stereotypes or misconceptions about different communities. It doesn’t matter what age, race, religion or social status you are. When people come together to play or support a team, they have the chance to see firsthand the skill, dedication and hard work each player brings. Teamwork and collaboration are skill that you learn from playing that are transferrable to the real world. It’s evident that sports are much more than mere games. Sports aren’t just about showing up for a team, it’s a lifestyle.
Readers gravitate toward lackluster romances
A generation’s obsession with love-laden literature is partly a consequence of its loneliness.
As an avid, lifelong reader, I was absorbed into the “Book Tok” tornado that swept social platforms and audiences, with bibliophiles recommending books covering fantastical lands to philosophical development.
Among these genres, a following of romance and romcoms soared, and with it came a swell of hopeless romantics fawning over fictional characters and fabricated relationships.
Colleen Hoover, an established author since 2016, gained much of her notoriety through these media trends, landing a motion picture based on the famed “It Ends With Us,” with awards such as the bestselling novel in 2023 and a New York Times best-selling title for August 2024.
Reviews of Hoover’s book and others seemed unanimous in their praises for her writing, and the writing of newer authors reflecting her style, due to their complex, controversial and somber storylines. And so, with the promise of intricate character development and tear-jerking plots, I dove into
some of the highest-rated recent releases and returned disappointed. I trekked across dozens of authors and series, including “It Ends With Us” and discovered overdone tropes, one-sided personalities and predictable conclusions.
These novels also featured toxic partnerships idealized by readers, and manipulative, narcissistic love interests who faced little repercussion for their actions.
This disillusion raised the question of how a set of individuals characterized by their consumption of fictional and factual information could remain loyal to underwhelming literature as what was pushed across social media, especially when influencer recommendations of other literary categories proved profound and awe-inspiring.
The answer lies not in whether a book is objectively well-written or entertaining. It lies in how the characters and their seemingly fairy-tale circumstances fill a void within the reader left by a lack of emotional connection.
Referred to as the loneliness epidemic, several studies, including one conducted by Cigna, listed over 70% of Gen Z, a group digitally linked since birth, experiencing regular feelings of isolation. A constant online connection caused a deficiency in foundational social skills, generating anxiety around face-to-face interactions and fueling a vicious cycle that prevents many from cultivating genuine, fulfilling relationships.
This is not just about romance but also just establishing healthy friendships and co-worker relations, which are crucial to mental health and well-being. Humans instinctually gravitate toward what we feel compensates for what we lack.
Books stylized by their attempt at raw and realistic interactions create a space for audiences deprived of romantic and platonic intimacy to immerse themselves in the lives of fictional subjects. Lines blur,
relationship expectations shift and readers live vicariously through the narrations.
It should be mentioned that the movie release of Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” attracted criticism about its portrayal of domestic violence. Many deemed the main character’s actions irresponsible and belittling to the situation’s severity, including the refusal to separate the abuser from her child.
However, these objections were not as prevalent during the book’s initial popularity, which could be attributed to the imaginative freedom written narratives provide.
Reading to satisfy a need for connection encourages one to ignore a story’s flaws and superficial nature and alter their perception of the supporting elements to appease their loneliness.
When forging deep rooted relationships, nonverbal cues, physical touch and establishment of trust crowns face-to-face interactions as superior.
As a generation, a conscious effort needs to be made toward recognizing entertainment as just that, and not a substitute for human interaction.
Newest ‘Alien’ installment misses mark Film visually dazzles but characters, plot need more substance
FRED NGUYEN campus editor collegian.editor@tccd.edu
Brimming with thrills and gore, Fede Alvarez’s “Alien: Romulus” hits all the notes of a modern horror film but misses the mark with its indecisiveness.
Set between the original “Alien” (1979) and its sequel “Aliens” (1986), “Romulus” follows Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and her synthetic brother figure, Andy (David Johnsson), as they find a way to escape forced labor on a mining colony.
They are recruited by ragtag group of other teenagers with a plan to loot cryopods from an abandoned space station and make the long trip to another planet.
This being an “Alien” movie, however, they run into a few xenomorph-shaped problems.
“Romulus” is a return to the formula of the 1979 film: a group of people in an enclosed space are hunted down by the perfect organism. Many of the film’s story beats are nods to the original, but Alverez brings his own modern style to this beloved franchise.
Alvarez’s direction leads viewers at breakneck pace through hallways soaked in reds and blacks.
The lighting, colors and editing create an atmosphere of non-stop dread that leaves audiences guessing when the next scare would be.
The film also marks a return of ‘70s inspired aesthetics with all the flashing buttons and levers that come with it. This is a breakaway from the sleek, futuristic design in the prequel films and is a welcomed change from current sci-fi trends.
The strongest aspect of the film is its design of the series antagonist. Many discussions of the film emphasize the use of practical effects, and it did not disappoint. Using a combination of CGI and practical effects, the xenomorphs have never looked more horrifying as they stalked their prey from the shadows.
The film also features compelling per-
formances by Spaeny and Johnsson. Their characters’ fight for survival against the xenomorphs is the emotional core of the film, and the actors play it convincingly.
The other characters, however, are where the film falters.
The original film followed a colorful group of mercenaries with their own personalities and quirks.
Even as the film emphasized the resilient Ellen Ripley, other characters still got time in the spotlight, and each played important parts for the story.
In contrast, the viewers never get a sense of who the characters of “Romulus” are and what their motivations could be. The film gave each of the characters besides Rain and Andy little time to develop and become memorable.
The film also suffers from trying to be too much at once.
Alvarez tries to combine both the long, built-up tension of the original film along with the action aspect of its sequel.
This makes for a confusing pace as the tense scenes of the film aren’t allowed to draw the viewers into enough of a state of apprehension before the pay-off comes.
Even the best scenes could have been better with a longer gap between scares.
That is not to say “Romulus” isn’t fun.
The climactic scene at the end is one of the best ends in the entire franchise. It is a step in the right direction for a franchise that has been in a rut since the prequel films.
With its stunning visuals and constant excitement, both old and new fans can get something from this film. Alvarez does a good job at modernizing aspects of the original film while not being just another nostalgia cash-grab.
The film’s problems rests in its indecision — does it want to be the new Ridley Scott or James Cameron “Alien.”
In the process, it fails to be either.
Magdalena Bay releases another dreamy pop-hit
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Matthew Lewin, left, and Mica Tenenbaum of Magdalena Bay perform on Day 4 of the Lollapalooza Music Festival on Aug. 6, 2023, at Grant Park in Chicago.
The unconventional tunes that define the Magdalena Bay experience shine through in their sophomore album, Imaginal Disk.
The synth-pop duo commit to an air of mystery in their music. The songs almost feel fuzzy, not sharp or harsh, due to the soft vocals of the lead singer and the distorted sounds of instruments you can’t pin down. I tend to feel daydreamy and curious after listening to their songs.
I look up lyrics on the first listen of a song. It’s my favorite part about a song, the arteries of the heart. I thought the lyrics on this album were compelling and existential. To me, good lyrics should feel like a puzzle. I like piecing together the story the artist aims to tell.
Imaginal Disk tells the story of melodrama, nostalgia and introspection in a worthwhile puzzle of vivid imagery and striking sounds.
“True Blue Interlude” feels confessional. The crisp narration is overlaid atop their typical dreamy-sounding instrumentals. “Ten years or ten minutes ago, reflected in my eyes or floating behind yours” Mica, the lead singer, narrates. “Instinctive, impatient, impossible / in memory, mirror, and membrane.”
My favorite song on the album is “Vampire in the Corner.” The opening lines of “Vampire in the corner / Am I scaring you off? Oh I wanna dance, I wanna learn how to
love” are relevant to the loneliness of being caught between wanting to be a part of things while lacking the capacity to do so.
I’m a big fan of media like this album that try to figure out the intricacies of what makes up our actions, motivations and identities.
For example, “Killing Time” uses the imagery of mirrors to explore self-image and the search for meaning.
I’m looking in the mirror and swallowing the key / It only takes a minute to forget a week.” The words are mixed with distorted sounds of noise, creating the feeling of being set adrift.
“I think the whole record is driven by, I dunno, this exploration of self, of really wanting to understand what is inside me,” said Mica Tenenbaum, the lead singer of Magdalena Bay. “What is it? Can I know it? Can I understand it? And all the questions that come from that question. It leads to endless questions and then more questions, and then that kind of inspires the lyrics, I guess.”
I appreciated this album. I was drawn in by the expansive lyrical themes and the unique feelings instilled in me by their ethereal, sweet, maybe bitter yet consistently enjoyable instrumentals. It resonated enough to add it to my CD collection and look up concert tickets.
Imaginal Disk continues to mark Magdalena Bay’s contribution to the alternative genre as something worth looking out for.
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Cast members, from left, Aileen Wu, Isabela Merced and Archie Renaux arrive at the premiere of “Alien: Romulus”
Paint+ Paper
By Ailynn Venzor
Exhibit displays students’ artwork
By Jaedyn Gerhardt
Painting, design classes offer opportunity to showcase talent
Students passing by Art Corridor I on SE Campus can glimpse the assortment of student artwork featured in the Paint + Paper exhibition.
SE nursing student, Bina Kanaujiya, was walking down the corridor when she was struck by a painting of a cat.
“I was just passing by, and I was like, oh, wait a minute,” she said. “It doesn’t look like it’s art. It looks like it’s a photograph.”
The name of the exhibition comes from the different mediums featured in the gallery, paper sculptures and paintings. Student work from Dana Ferrara’s Painting I and II classes and Jessica Grabowski’s design classes decorate the corridor.
SE Gallery director, Penelope Bisbee, arranged the differing media in a way where they would complement each other.
“We put [the sculptures] throughout where the paintings are, so they can talk to each other a little bit,” she said. “They work well together.”
SE student Elijah Irabu took a moment to stand and admire the artwork in the corridor.
“I’m personally an artist, and I really appreciate most of what they do here,” he said. “I can really see
Paint + Paper exhibition SE Art Corridor I
Building ESEC downstairs Sept. 3 – Oct. 18
By Jasmyn Rodriguez
that they put their efforts in each and every one of these. They show really good composition.”
Bisbee said these exhibitions let students see their work displayed in a public space different from simply completing the assignment for class.
“One of her students who had put the work in there, wanted her friend to take a picture of her standing next to her piece that was being displayed,” she said. “I always think that’s kind of a special moment where obviously the student has a certain amount of pride.”
The works ranged from abstract to realistic and used a wide variety of techniques. The subject matter was diverse and showcased the technical skills of the art students on SE Campus. The exhibition will run until Oct. 18 on SE Campus. Students can walk through the corridor and observe the pieces as well as take pictures.
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A large abstract painting made by Finn Berg and Josh Niccolai-Belfi. The Paint + Paper Fall Exhibition features art by both students and faculty.
