1980

Dear Editor: On November 7th and 8th, there was a Forensic meet in Shreveport, La., in which our Forensic squad, headed by Rick Rhodes, was planning, and did attend. All squad members were to meet in the parking lot behind the Humanities building at 11:00 o’clock, Friday morning, with bags packed, dressed, and ready to…

By BECKY ASHLINStaff Writer Attending a community college has many apparent advantages. One problem plaguing administration and student senate members, however, is trying to keep commuters here after classes. Just what do the students want? Cindy Ayres believes sports are the answer. Controlled ping-pong, tennis, and badminton tournaments will keep the people here, she says.…

ARIES: (March 21 to April 19) On the job, work at high speed and don’t trust important work to others. Be accommodating to loved ones at home who may be out of sorts. Later in the week, get routine matters out of the way so you can mingle and socialize with friends. TAURUS: (April 20…

In an age when America’s basic social institution is being challenged, TCC Professor John B. Benson was recently one of eight educators chosen nationwide to make a contribution to the overhaul of the textbook “Marriage and The Family”. When approached by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company to help rewrite Gilbert D. Nass’ book, the professor was ready.…

By Steve Rushing Probably the most enticing part of this election year for me as a journalist was the visits to Texarkana by the two presidential candidates. Although there were crowds ranging in the tens of thousands, who came out to see the candidates, I feel that I received an education in political journalism. When…

Editor’s Note: The following article by J. Q. Mahalffey, faculty advisor to the Campus News, is reprinted from the November issue of the magazine “Mature Living”. At Thanksgiving and even on other occasions when turkey and dressing constitute the piece de resistance, I will “get by” without cranberries. I haven’t waged war against cranberries. Their…

The number of non-credit courses being offered at Texarkana Community College continues to expand, according to Steve Middlebrooks, director of Community Relations. Interested persons may register for courses at the Evening and Continuing Education Office, Room 320 in the Administration Building, or call 838-4541, Extension 377. Amateur Radio began on Oct. 1. Joe Wyatt instructs…

Students in the Cosmetology class of Texarkana Community College have given various services to more than 1000 patrons since June, Bill Johnson, the instructor announced during the past week. These services, which include haircuts and styling, permanent waving, shampooing, manicures, eyebrow arches and manicures, have been given by beginning students only. Practically every of our…

By Valerie Gray, Staff Writer Ms. Sharon Drake of the English Department at TCC has finished her first novel, entitled “Deceit” after two years of writing. The book has 378 pages and is written in modern habit. The plot deals with a research doctor who experiments with human embryo transplants and a young woman who…