History Matters Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage
Adrianne Villanueva, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2020
Women spent the better part of a century demanding the right to vote, and their struggle finally paid off on August 18, 1920, when the United States Congress ratified the Nineteenth Amendment legalizing female enfranchisement. A century later, History Matters, an interdisciplinary conference hosted...
Tournament to Debut New Debate Format
Daniela Damián, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2020
Debates may come across as loud arguments or aggressive exchanges on television and in movies, but San Jacinto College speech faculty say proper debate skills are as vital as degrees for graduates entering today’s workforce. Dr. Nakia Welch, speech professor on the Central Campus, said experience i...
CPD Offers Cancer Survivors After-Treatment Support
Andre Gonzales, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2020
Fighting cancer is a daunting challenge, and once treatment is over, survivors and caregivers continue to struggle with long-lingering side effects and risk of recurrence. On the San Jacinto College Central Campus, the office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (CPD), along with MD An...
New South Club Encourages Student Research
Lou Harris, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2020
San Jacinto College South Campus is home to a new student organization meant to engage students in research activities centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Dr. Sheema Farrah Nasir, Professor of Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, advises the Undergraduate Research Club. ...
North Celebrates Lone Star Independence with Tributes to Trailblazing Texas Women
February 21, 2020
A celebration the size of Texas is coming to San Jacinto College North Campus March 2, when the office of Student Engagement and Activities (SEA) is hosting a dual tribute to commemorate both Texas Independence Day and Women’s History Month. Texas declared its independence from Mexico on the same date...
Over 6,000 Middle School Students Expected for STEM Festival
Jacob Wologo, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2020
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields offer students promising career opportunities while providing the Houston area with an avenue for economic sustainability, but the educators of San Jacinto College know that the key to attracting students to STEM areas is sparking interest...
Symposium Explores New Research, ‘Interesting Academic Topics’
Nickolas Flores, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2020
The Symposium Committee of San Jacinto College Central Campus is hosting the 2020 Symposium on Feb. 26-27, a two-day event featuring an array of presentations, discussions, workshops, debates, and demonstrations. The faculty-led sessions range in topics from neurodegenerative diseases and environmental...
CANstruction Contest Stocks New Food Market Shelves
Sophia Primera & Mona Lisa Warren-Russell, Contributing Writers
November 15, 2019
Anyone can be a superhero at San Jacinto College, thanks to the College’s annual CANstruction contest that took place on the three academic campuses between Nov. 4 and Nov. 8. CANstruction is a food drive competition sponsored by the offices of Student Engagement and Activities (SEA) that benefits...
Take Action! Workshop Encourages Community Involvement
November 15, 2019
The offices of Student Engagement and Activities (SEA) of San Jacinto College are offering another session of a brand-new workshop titled Take Action! on Nov. 18 as part of the Emerging Leaders series. Take Action! is one of many workshops SEA offers to help students build practical leadership skills. Samantha...
Bringing in the Bystander Aims to Stop Violence
Fernando Rodriguez, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2019
San Jacinto College is offering Bringing in the Bystander training on Nov. 20 and 21 to educate students, staff, and faculty on how to help stop violence against both males and females. Amanda Rose, the coordinator of Student Engagement and Activities (SEA) on the Central Campus, said the goal...
SJC Campuses Host Tributes to Honor Veteran Students
Alexandria Brown, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2019
The Veteran Centers on each of the San Jacinto College campuses are hosting ceremonies Nov. 11 to honor veteran students and their service to the country. The tributes vary from campus to campus, but potential activities include flag-raising presentations, performances of the national anthem, guest...
South Open Mic Celebrates National Day on Writing
Osasere Ewansiha, Student Editorial Adviser
November 1, 2019
In the Student Center on the San Jacinto College South Campus, a raised platform adorned the front of the room. On it stood a single microphone stand. Everyone watched silently as Speech Professor Monae Irvin walked across the stage holding a sign-up sheet. “Does anyone want to go first?” she...