Mustang Magazine Volume 6, Issue 1

volume six | issue one | january 2011

02 Mustang Magazine | January 2011

WeldingTechnology Makes Sparksby: Freddy Rodriguez

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ON CAMPUS04 Campus Event Calendar05 SGA President: Sarah Zamarripas06 The Year In Photos15 Student Clubs

SPECIAL FEATURES12 Graduate Spotlight: Joe Vela

COLLEGE RESOURCES08 Campus Map09 Instructional & Important Contacts10 Support Services10 Advice Ally11 The Military Shift14 Student Guide

ENTERTAINMENT16 Film Review: Legend of the Guardians17 January Releases in Film and Gaming18 Hand Drawn: Paola Constante22 Book Releases at the LRC

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JJaannuuaarryyCAMPUS EVENTS2011

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First of all, I would like to welcome all our newstudents to a new semester here at TSTC! To ourreturning students, welcome back and hope you allhad a safe and happy holiday break!

The Student Government Association is soexcited and ready to start fresh for the year 2011!We hope that everyone enjoyed the events fromthe fall semester. We had Scooby Doo Night,Fallfest, and our annual Turkey Bowling. We hadsuch a blast in 2010! Check out the campuscalendar to see what we have planned for January!

If you have any questions or concerns, please stopby the SGA Office in the Student Center Room122 or contact us at 956.364.4342. Our door isalways open and we love to hear from you!

Hey there,Mustangs!A LETTER FROM YOUR SGA PRESIDENT

Sarah Zamarripas

Connect with us!Get to know your officers! Check outevent photos! Find out aboutupcoming events! And much more!

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Dr. J. Gilbert Leal Learning Resource Center (Library)

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George F. Young Engineering Technology

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TECHNICAL & ACADEMIC DIVISIONS DIRECTOR PHONEAllied Health Barb Bennett 956.364.4697Computers Dr. Edna Claus 956.364.4762Engineering Fernando Figueroa 956.364.4978General Education Frank Lewis 956.364.4638Industrial/Manufacturing Adan Gutierrez 956.364.4860College Readiness & Advancement Javier De Leon 956.364.4532

PROGRAMS OF STUDY CHAIR PHONEAcademic Core Frank Lewis 956.364.4638

Field of Study: Business John Garrett 956.364.4760Field of Study: Communication Felicidad Balcos 956.364.4711

Agricultural Technology Armando Duarte 956.364.4639Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Ruben de la Rosa 956.364.4667Associate Degree Nursing Prep Courses Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Associate of Science Degrees Frank Lewis 956.364.4638

Biology Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Computer Science Rene Garza 956.364.4783Engineering Dr. Hossein Pezeshki 956.364.4782Health Professions Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Mathematics Dr. Hossein Pezeshki 956.364.4782Nursing Preparatory Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Physics Dr. Hossein Pezeshki 956.364.4782

Auto Collision Technology Jose Vargas 956.364.4659Automotive Technician/Ford MLR Abel Castillo 956.364.4576Aviation Maintenance Technology Tom Cross 956.364.4787Biology Paul Leonard 956.364.4678Biomedical Equipment Technology Robert Rivera 956.364.4674Building Construction Technology Hugo Ortega 956.364.4770Business and Behavioral/Social Science John Garrett 956.364.4760Business/Office Technology Elvia Silva 956.364.4650Chemical/Environmental Technology Robert Hernandez 956.364.4717Communication and Humanities Felicidad Balcos 956.364.4711Computer Drafting & Design Technology/GIS/GPS Hector Yañez 956.364.4695Computer Networking and Security Technology Cesar Ibarra 956.364.4799Computer Systems Management Technology Alex Alcoser 956.364.4685Computer Science Software Development Dr. Edna Claus 956.364.4762Culinary Arts Patrick Bauer 956.364.4755Dental Assistant Eva Euler 956.364.4704Dental Hygiene Barbara Bennett 956.364.4697Dental Laboratory Technology Randy Bauer 956.364.4726Developmental English Billie Becker 956.364.4710Developmental Math Michael Murphy 956.364.4878Digital Media Design Technology JJ Vavra 956.364.4721English Nicki Cone 956.364.4820Health Information Technology Deborah Woods 956.364.4768Machining Technology Ricardo Limas 956.364.4632Math/Physics Dr. Hossein Pezeshki 956.364.4782Mechatronics Technology Diego Villarreal 956.364.4736Medical Assistant Jean Lashbrook 956.364.4797Medical Information Specialist/Transcriptionist Deborah Woods 956.364.4768Nurse Assistant Jean Lashbrook 956.364.4797Spanish Mariano Gonzales 956.364.4837Surgical Technology Robert Sanchez 956.364.4805Teacher Assistant Dr. Tony Desjardins 956.364.4747Telecommunications Technology Juan Villarreal 956.364.4843Welding Technology Kenny Moore 956.364.4814Wind Energy Technology Enrique Carrillo 956.364.4733Vocational Nursing Susann Garza 956.364.4851

instructional & departmentcontacts

Admissions & Records ................................................................................956.364.4320Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM

Adult Continuing Education.......................................................................956.364.4606Corporate College Building....................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Bookstore ..................................................................................................... 956.364.4441Student CenterFall/Spring Semester ............................Monday - Thursday 7:45AM - 5:30PM | Friday 7:45AM - 5PMSummer Semester (hours may vary)...............Monday - Thursday 8AM - 5PM | Friday 8AM - 1PM

Student Receivables.................................................................................... 956.364.4409Student Services Building .........................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Cafeteria .........................................................................................................956.364.4450Student Center ....................................................................Breakfast 7AM - 10:30PM | Lunch 11AM - 2PM

Career & Placement Services................................................................... 956.364.4106Student Center ..............................................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Cashiers......................................................................................................... 956.364.4414Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM

College Information Office (New Students)......................................... 956.364.4117Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM

College Housing .......................................................................................... 956.364.4235Dorm G-2.........................................................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

College Police ............................................................................................. 956.364.4220Auxiliary Services Building.......................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

College Police, Emergency ( After 5 PM & Weekends) .......................... 956.364.4911

Counseling & Testing................................................................................... 956.364.4310Student Services Building .....................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM

Curriculum Office ....................................................................................... 956.364.4604Administration/Industrial Building........................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Dual Enrollment .......................................................................................... 956.364.4188College Readiness & Advancement Building.................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Financial Aid.................................................................................................. 956.364.4330Student Services Building .........................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM...........Monday - Thursday (Counter Only) 8AM - 6PM | Saturday (Counter Only) 8AM - 12PM

Help Desk (Technical Support)................................................................ 956.364.5000.............................................................................................Monday - Thursday 7AM - 6PM | Friday 7AM - 5PM

Human & Organization Development.................................................... 956.364.4042Industrial Technology Building ................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Intramural Sports ........................................................................................ 956.364.4340Wellness & Sports Center................................................................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 9PM........................................................................................................................Friday 10AM - 2PM; Sunday 3PM - 7PM

Learning Resource Center........................................................................ 956.364.4608Monday - Thursday 7:30AM - 8PM | Friday 7:30AM - 5PM

..................................................................................................................Saturday 10AM - 4PM, Sunday 1PM - 4PM

President’s Office ........................................................................................ 956.364.4021Industrial Technology Building ................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Marketing Department .............................................................................. 956.364.4111Student Services Building .......................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Student Health Services Student Center ...............................................................................................................................................956.364.4305.......................................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 10PM | Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PMStudent Housing Office..............................................................................................................................956.364.4235...........................................................................................................................................Monday - Thursday 5PM - 9PM

Student Life Office ...................................................................................... 956.364.4304Student Center ............................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM

Support Services ......................................................................................... 956.364.4520Auxiliary Services ......................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM

Student Success ........................................................................................... 956.364.4109Biomedical/Dental Lab Building D ...................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

TSTC Operator........................................................ 956.364.4000 or 1.800.852.8784Mustang Magazine | January 2011 09


AdviceAllyAdviceAlly

Looking for a little advicebut embarrassed to writeto your local newspaper?

Advice Ally is here for you! She willoffer you free personal advice andprovide a new perspective on yourproblems and questions.

Advice is not limited to justrelationship problems. Expertise oncampus resources is also offered.No question or problem is toomuch for Advice Ally!

E-mail [email protected] include your topic on the subject line.Name need not be included.

Remember, Advice Ally onlyprovides a differentperspective on a topic; she isnot a licensed therapist.

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of1974, the following is designated as directoryinformation and may be made public unless thestudent desires to withhold all or any portion of it:name, local address, classification of coursework level,enrollment status, major field of study, participation inofficially recognized activities and sports, weight andheight of members of athletic teams, dates of collegeattendance, degrees, certificates and awards receivedand most recent previous educational agency orinstitution attended by the student.

A currently enrolled student may prohibit the releaseof directory information by completing an appropriaterequest form in the Office of Admissions and Recordsduring registration or within the first five (5) class daysof each term. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, officialrecords are not open to the public and will not bedivulged without consent from the student.

Minors attending the college have the same rightregarding their records as adult students. If a student isstill a legal dependent of a parent or guardian, theparent has the right to access the records of thedependent student provided the parent can establishthis dependency as defined by the Internal RevenueCode of 1954, section 152. This request must be madein person at the Office of Admissions and Records byproviding a copy of the most recent federal income taxreturn and required picture identification.

TSTC Harlingen complies with the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act and informs students of theirrights under the act. Student’s rights covered by the actare as follows:

1. the right to inspect and review the academic record.

2. the intent of TSTC Harlingen is to limit thedisclosure of information contained in a student’sacademic record under the following circumstances:a. with the student’s prior written consent;b. as an item of directory information which the

student has not refused the college to disclose; orc. under the FERPA provisions which allow a college

to disclose information without the student’s priorwritten consent.

3. the right of a student to consent to the release ofsemester credit hours taken at other institutions to theTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

4. the right of a student to petition TSTC Harlingen toamend or correct any part of his/her academic recordwhich is believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or inviolation of the privacy or other rights of the student.When the college decides it will not amend or correcta student’s record, the student has the right to ahearing to present evidence that the record isinaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy orother rights of the student.

5. the right of any person to file a complaint with theFamily Education Rights and Privacy Act Office,Department of Education, Family Policy ComplianceOffice, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC20202-4605, if TSTC Harlingen violates the FERPA.

If you have any questions concerning disclosure ofinformation, contact the Office of Admissions andRecords at 956.364.4320.

Family Education Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

Support Services Office

Participants of the Student Development Healthy Lifestyle MiniInstitute were treated to a graduation ceremony and luncheon wherethey received a certificate for their accomplishment. The initiative wasstarted by the Student Development Division to encourage criticalthinking. Students who attend three of four workshops facilitated bythe Support Services Office throughout the fall semester werehonored at the luncheon.

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For more information,contact the Support ServicesOffice at 364.4520.

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COLLEGEADVICE?

Office of Student Success956.364.4163 | D-138www.harlingen.tstc.edu/oss


Types of VA Benefits ThroughTSTC’s Financial Aid Office• Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30)• VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)• Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP or Chapter 32)• Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) • Dependent's and Survivor's Educational Assisstance Program(Chapter 35)• Montgomery G.I Bill for Selective Reserves (Chapter 1606)• Resserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607/REAP)• Hazlewood Act

All veterans applying or receiving veteran's educational assistance must applyand have a current financial aid application on file for continued certificationof their courses effective Fall 2006 and ongoing.

SUPPORT?LOOKING FOR

Veterans Support GroupOffers support with Veteran concernsand issues. Meets the 2nd and 4thTuesday of every month at 12PM inthe LRC. Led by Anna Castillo, LPCfrom Tropical Texas Behavioral Centerin Edinburg. For more information call956.364.4310.

Veteran Student Alliance ClubProvides outreach and assistance forthe needs and goals of our Veterans,while providing service to our collegeand community. Meets on Thursdays at12PM in Student Center Room 127.Contact Advisor Josh Hernandez at956.364.4142.

For more informationhttp://harlingen.tstc.edu/FinancialAid/veteranaffairs.aspx

Veterans DayCelebration


GraduateSpotlight

Dental Hygiene majors are recognizable due to their bright smiles and oneof the brightest smiles among the May 2010 graduates belonged to Joe Vela, a

dental hygienist at “Kool Smiles” in Laredo.

He’s also quite recognizable standing at a height of 6 feet, 7 inches. He is one of avery few students to score a perfect 100 on the clinical exam for the Western RegionalExamination Board, said Barb Bennett, co-director of the Allied Health Technology Divisionat TSTC Harlingen.

“The Harlingen program has a 97 percent passing rate for the national boards because it’sa very tough program that thoroughly prepares its graduates,” Vela said. “I wanted a careerwhere I would not worry about down-sizing for personnel. I also wanted good hours, good payand a good income for my family.”

He said that experiencing the “real world” of dental clinics during rotations, workingclosely with faculty and leading community service projects gave him a well rounded education.

Dental hygienist workswith ‘Kool Smiles’

by Dave Ralph


Joe VelaAssociate of Applied Science degree in Dental HygieneMay 2010 / TSTC HarlingenDental Hygienist for Kool Smiles in Laredo, TX


Student ID Center | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5PM

Game Room | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM

Cool Room | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM

eSpace Cafe | 956.364.4352Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM

Cafeteria / Dining Area956.364.4450Monday - FridayBreakfast: 7AM - 10:30AMLunch: 11AM - 2PMCheck out the weekly menus in the Mustang e-Blast.

Wellness & Sports Center956.364.4340 or 956.364.4341Monday - Friday: 8AM - 9PMFriday - Saturday: 10AM - 2PM

Learning Resource Center956.364.4608Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 8PMFriday: 7:30AM - 5PMSaturday: 10AM - 4PMSunday: 1PM - 4PM

College Bookstore | 956.364.4441Monday - Thursday: 7:45AM - 5:30PM Friday: 7:45AM - 5PM

Student GuideIMPORTANT OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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STUDENTLIFE CLUB?

For more information:SGA Office | 956.364.4343

www.harlingen.tstc.edu/studentlife

PROGRAM CLUBSAACCRR CClluubbAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

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CCSSMMTT CClluubb || csmt-club.webs.comAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesdays |12:30PM | G-110

MMEEAA II ((MMeeddiiccaall AAssssiissttiinngg CClluubb))Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBSCCaatthhoolliicc CCaammppuuss MMiinniissttrryySign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesdays | 12:35PM | J-117Prayer Meeting . . . . . . . . . .Wednesdays | 12:30PM | J-105

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RRoollee PPllaayy GGaammeerrss SSoocciieettyyMeetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mondays | 12PM | SC Cafeteria

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A wonderful tale of courage and adventure,this film is an absolute must for everyone.

Legend of the Guardians is based on the fantasy book series Guardians of Ga'Hoole by KathrynLasky. The story is about a kidnapped owl, Soren, who manages to escape his attackers, the Pure Ones,and sets off to find the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole in order to save his family. The film focuseson the first three books in the series so a sequel to Legend of the Guardians could be in the works.

The thought of owls wearing viking-like helmets and metal claws should be enough to persuadeanyone into watching this movie. The hyper-realistic animation is absolutely breathtaking. Children willlove the kid-friendly humor while the battle scenes are exciting enough to not bore the most jadedteenager. A word of caution for those bringing little ones to the theater : Although the battle scenesare bloodless, they have the potential to scare younger children.

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14 The Green Hornet FILM RRaatteedd:: PPGG--1133By night, debonair newspaper publisher Britt Reid fightscrime as a masked superhero known as The GreenHornet. At his side is martial arts expert Kato. StarringSeth Rogen, Jay Chou and Christoph Waltz.

14 The Dilemma FILM RRaatteedd:: PPGG--1133Ronny's world is turned upside down when heinadvertently sees his best friend’s wife out with anotherman and makes it his mission to get answers and what willhappen if he reveals the truth. Starring Vince Vaughn, KevinJames and Winona Ryder.

18 LittleBigPlanet 2 VIDEO GAME RRaatteedd:: EEAn inter-dimensional vacuum cleaner appears over theskies of LittleBigPlanet, threatening to destroy Craftworld.Sackboy and "The Alliance" must join forces to defeatwhat they call "The Negativitron."

18 Mass Effect 2 VIDEO GAME RRaatteedd:: MMTwo years after Commander Shepard repelled invadingReapers bent on the destruction of organic life, amysterious new enemy has emerged. Shepard must workwith Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to humansurvival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threatmankind has ever faced.

21 The Way Back FILM RRaatteedd:: PPGG--1133Based on the memoir of Sławomir Rawicz, this a dramafilm about a group of prisoners who escape from aSiberian Gulag during World War II. Starring Jim Sturgess,Colin Farrell, and Ed Harris.

25 Dead Space 2 VIDEO GAME RRaatteedd:: MMIsaac Clarke Returns to Battle the Necromorph! Afterwaking from a coma on a massive space city known as“The Sprawl,” the lone survivor of a horrific alieninfestation finds himself confronting the catastrophic newnightmare.

25 Two Worlds 2 VIDEO GAME RRaatteedd:: MMFive years have passed since dramatic events brought thewhole world to the edge of the abyss. The hero is aprisoner in the dungeons of Gandohar's castle. Just asdespair threatens to overcome him, hope comes fromwhere he would have least expected.

28 The Rite FILM RRaatteedd:: RRA skeptical seminary student is introduced the darker sideof his faith while attending exorcism school at the Vaticanby an unorthodox priest. Starring Colin O’Donoghue,Anthony Hopkins and Ciarán Hinds.

28 From Prada To Nada FILM RRaatteedd:: PPGG--1133A Latina spin on Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility,"where two spoiled sisters who have been left pennilessafter their father's sudden death are forced to move inwith their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles. StarringCamilla Belle, Alexa Vega and Kuno Becker.

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Dead Space 2

Green Hornet

The Rite

LittleBigPlanet 2

Mass Effect 2

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Detective Alex Cross and Bree'swedding plans are put on hold whenAlex is called to the scene of theperfectly executed assassination oftwo of Washington D.C.'s mostcorrupt: a dirty congressmen and anunderhanded lobbyist. Next, the

elusive gunman begins picking off other crookedpoliticians, sparking a blaze of theories--is themarksman a hero or a vigilante? With a superchargedblend of action, deception, and suspense, Cross Fire isJames Patterson's most visceral and exciting AlexCross novel ever.

In this new holiday classic, Tim Slovercrafts a marvelous, magical novelabout how Santa Claus became theman he is today. Snow is falling, andthe clock ticks toward midnight onChristmas Eve while countlesschildren, too excited to sleep,

anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus. But in TimSlover's deeply charming and utterly thrilling newnovel, that's the end rather than the beginning of thestory. In this richly imagined tale of Santa's origins, theman in full finally emerges.

Louisa May Alcott never intended towrite Little Women. She haddismissed her publisher's pleas forsuch a novel. Written out of necessityto support her family, the book hadan astounding success that changedher life. Alcott's independence defied

the conventional wisdom, and her personal choicesand literary legacy continue to inspire generations ofwomen. Cheever brings a unique perspective toLouisa May Alcott's life as a woman, a daughter, anda working writer.

Cross Fireby James Patterson

The Christmas Chronicles: The Legend ofSanta Claus by Tim Slover

Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biographyby Susan Cheever

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