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Brookhaven packs heat to class

September 11, 2017

SB 11 now allows licensed to carry holders to conceal carry handguns on campus. By Jubenal Aguilar Editor-in-Chief All Dallas County Community College District colleges are now required to allow concealed carry of firearms on p...

Two dead in North Lake College shooting

May 4, 2017

By Stephanie Salas-Vega and Juan Betancourt Associate Layout Editor and Web Editor Two people were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide shooting at North Lake College May 3. Districtwide notices were sent at 11:43 a.m. through t...

DFW group set for marijuana march

May 4, 2017

By Clayton Rushings Contributing Writer Marijuana advocates will take to the streets of Fort Worth May 6 to rally for the end of marijuana prohibition. The Marijuana March of North Texas, part of the 2017 Global Marijuana March, will be from noon to 5 p.m....

Mega March unites Dallas

May 4, 2017

Call for equality brings Dallasites to peaceful gathering downtown. By Juan Betancourt and Stephanie Salas-Vega Web Editor and Associate Layout Editor Thousands of people, including Brookhaven College students and staff, marc...

Dallas hashes cite-and-release policy

May 2, 2017

A new policy taking affect Oct. 1 allows those caught with less than 4 ounces of marijuana the chance to skip jail time. By Jubenal Aguilar Managing Editor The Dallas City Council approved a cite-and-release policy to issue ticket...

Texas music festivals offer sweet escape

February 28, 2017

By Eric Lopez Arts & Culture Editor Spring break is on the way and students are likely gearing up for a relaxing week away from classes. Music festivals are a popular experience that many spring breakers will enjoy this year. Read More »...

Dallas protests executive order, court repeals

February 14, 2017

The president’s executive order banning some foreign visitors was canceled by a district court, the case may wind up in SCOTUS. By Juan Betancourt Senior Staff Writer Thousands gathered at Dallas/Fort Worth Intern...

Student says BHC led to success at international conference

December 17, 2016

Brookhaven College student uses experience in geographical information systems to wow at Esri International Users Conference in San Diego, California. By Joshua Drake Contributing Writer Night after night, Norman Mucha, a Br...

Dallasites protest election results, Trump’s rhetoric

December 17, 2016

Juan Betancourt Sports Editor https://youtu.be/vHZr4wN9_kw Protesters took to the streets in Dallas and across the U.S. to show their concerns after Republican nominee Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election. ...

Student fashions future from beads, wire, family

December 14, 2016

Alex Stone, a Brookhaven Student’s, jewelry business, Nettle Heart Creations, sells unique jewelry made out of natural materials, such as copper, feathers and bones. By Monica Mitrovic Contributing Writer ...

Farmers Branch food safety scores inform students, faculty

December 14, 2016

By Ellen Case and Jaz’man Hampton Senior Staff Writer and Staff Writer Food safety scores in city of Farmers Branch are based on a scale ranging from 0-100. Farmers Branch uses a system called the Texas Food E...

District offers students free DART passes

December 12, 2016

The Dallas County Community College District unveils plans to provide eligible students with semester-long access to public transportation. By Jubenal Aguilar Managing Editor Students enrolled at any Dallas County Communit...