The Campus News Articles
Recent Gallup Poll Reveals Startling Level of “Civil Illiteracy” Among Older Teenagers
People keep telling us that high school students are becoming more and more stupid as years go by. The college entrance tests point that out, and so does the alarmingly high rate of functional illiteracy among high school graduates. Now George Gallup, in a survey published in the Washington Post, has more evidence that high…
Thought for the Week
by: Gladys Gibson No other day of the year has the power to stir and excite us as much as Christmas. … It is the time when we reason for the richest. Part of the reason for this feeling is that we are thinking in terms of giving, which is, in itself, an expanding idea.…
Fun in the Snow to Cost More This Winter
Prices at ski resorts will increase this year, but operators are optimistic. They expect most skiers to shrug off the high cost of gas to get to the slopes. Once there, they do not think skiers will worry about the high cost of the ski lifts. The lodges at Stratton, a big Vermont ski area,…
Recession Rumors and Inflation Cause Students to Take Interest in Economics
“Students are taking an active interest in economics during these times. They are not as interested when times are good,” said Errol Hatfield, professor of economics at TCC, recently. This and a growing concern about what is happening with the nation’s economy have helped to increase enrollment in economics classes. Indeed, one has to draw…
New Look Planned for TCC
Texarkana College will receive a 1 million facelift in the months to come, according to B.J. Murdock, Dean of Program Development. Beautification plans for the campus include remodeling of the grounds by planting trees, bushes, and shrubs and by building new lighted sidewalks, and parking lots. The project will be divided into five phases, the…
Record Review
by: Jeff Kauffman Aerosmith: NIGHT IN THE RUTS In 1970, Aerosmith was born. The band members practiced long and hard. . . until . . . finally, their work paid off. Today their albums turn gold and platinum, and the band plays to sell-out crowds from coast to coast. Aerosmith’s newest album, NIGHT IN THE…
January Non-Credit Courses
Sixty six non credit courses will be offered by the Evening and Continuing Education division of Texarkana Community College during the Spring Semester. Of these, two will begin on January 7, nine on January 14 and five on January 15. Others will start on the 16th, 17th, and 19th, respectively. Piano Preparatory starts on January…
Computers May Tell Your Future
Campus Digest News Service Some day soon your career advisor may be a computer. McDonald’s Corp. had decided that their employees deserve such service today, and has installed computerized career counseling for their employees in six states. The computer suggests careers, schools and financial aid sources for a fee of $2 and a completed questionnaire.
Hinton’s Hog Wash
by: Loren Hinton Well folks, here we are, rapidly approaching the end of another semester. Tests are coming up soon, and with them the dread of the final grade. I probably can’t speak for everyone but I don’t feel as though I am alone when I say that I don’t look forward to the door-die…
Silent World is no Problem for TCC Student
Sandra Murray appears to be just like any other student at Texarkana Community College, but her plight is different because she is the first deaf person ever to enroll at TCC. Using sign language and lip movement to convey her thoughts for this interview through interpreter Loretta Hartshorn of Texarkana, Sandra is a 20 year…