Brookhaven Courier

BHC commemorates 2007-2008 graduates

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every spring semester brings forth graduation season and thus, celebrations of that accomplishment in a student's education.

Brookhaven College was not left behind in the celebration and as it is now tradition, Student Programs and Resources sponsored a graduation party in the Commons Courtyard.

Congratulations Graduates

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Former ambassador addresses Middle East issues

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Robert Jordan, lectured students at Brookhaven College April 8.

Jordan, a diplomat in residence and adjunct professor of political science at Southern Methodist University, was chosen by President George W. Bush to be the U.

Previous owners of BHC land housed horses, pigs, chickens

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The ground that Brookhaven College stands on was once known as Springer Stables.

Mike Mixon, Farmers Branch firefighter, said he spent many hours at the stables as a boy.

"We were out in the country in the middle of the city," Mixon said.

Every other weekend, the stables hosted a rodeo for neighborhood kids.

DCCCD students memorialize last year's Virginia Tech tragedy

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thirty-two students lay down in silent protest of guns on college campuses April 16 in front of Dallas City Hall.

The bodies represented the 32 victims of the Virginia Tech massacre last year.

Jaanika Voigemast-Tali, automotive technology freshman, said, "We went there to honor the victims of Virginia Tech and protest against the guns on campus.

Where students can go to lend a helping hand

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

College students around the country use summer as a break from school to recharge.

Some students work for extra spending money, some take summer classes while others volunteer.

There are so many different organizations to get involved with, and that could be the deciding factor for an employer hiring one candidate over another with volunteer hours on a resume.

Where students can go to lend a helping hand Pt II

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Organization: Bryan's House
Contact: Sandra Watts
Phone: 214-559-3949
E-mail: bryanshouse@bryanshouse.org

Organization: Foundation Fighting Blindness Organization
Time: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: May 17, 2008
Estimated Time: 2 hours per day
Location: Winfrey Point
White Rock Lake
Phone: 214-566-9061
E-mail: arager@fightblindness.

Club promotes awareness of African issues

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The African Student Association originated in 2005 and their mission is to educate students and faculty about African students and issues on campus.

Winnie Clarke, director of the Testing Center, said, "Like other international students who attend Brookhaven, the needs of African students vary because they are learning about another culture and values while away from home.

Everything's coming up roses in FB

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Residents of Farmers Branch will have the perfect opportunity to wake up and smell the roses at a ribbon-cutting ceremony 8 a.m. May 17.

The Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Texas A&M University, Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District, Dallas County Master Gardeners, the Houston and Dallas Rose Societies and a number of other organizations to make the National EarthKind Trial Garden and Display Garden.

BHC recognized at highest level for civic engagement in community

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brookhaven College is the only community college in the Dallas County Community College District to earn The President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Award and one of two community colleges locally to receive the honor. Collin County Community College was also honored.

Community service recipients honored

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Frances Kuntz and Andrew Peterson earned the Service Learning Student of the Month awards for March and April respectively. The award honors students who donate their free time in service to the community.

For Kuntz, math sophomore, it was searching for her true calling that led her to Brookhaven College.

Young team misses out on conference tournament

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Brookhaven College Bears baseball team record is 20-27 at the time this article was written, and they are fifth in the Metro Athletic Conference.

This year the Bears did not make it to the conference tournament, which is the goal they set earlier in the season.

Hurler syndrome survivor volunteers with BHC baseball team

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ryan Dant, sophomore, has overcome life threatening adversities since he was diagnosed with Hurler syndrome at age 3.

Dant said, "I remember when I used to play baseball for the Carrollton Muddogs and the team had to put Velcro on my baseball glove to help me hold the bat.

Mavs coach fired after season's end

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I woke up this morning ready to take on the last press night of this semester.

About an hour after I got to school, I had my day ruined. Why, you might ask?

I found out from my adviser that the genius of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, fired head coach Avery Johnson.

Hot summer releases entertain gamers

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This summer already promises to be interesting for gamers like myself.

As nerdy as it may sound, playing video games all day long is a great way to curb the boredom that sometimes plagues those long summer days.

I started my summer the morning of April 29.

10 Albums to check out this summer:

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Top artists to check out this summer. These people are sure to get the crowd bumping.

1. Lil Wayne - He's got the number two most played song right now that makes hard candy in. Lil Wayne is a sure bet for success this summer.

Cool blockbuster movies for summertime

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

People of all ages and different tastes can look forward to thrills, excitement and a few awaited sequels this summer.
The summer kicks off May 9 racer-style with "Speed Racer," written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski, directors of the "Matrix" trilogy and producers of "V for Vendetta.

Life's journey leads to new chapter

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I can feel age sneaking up on me.

I've always had stars in my eyes and I feel I have ripened like a peach. Now I am ready to enjoy the fruit of my work.

Graduating is a turning point in my life and I now see my goals are achievable. It's one of the most amazing feelings I've had, next to traveling.

Lifelong BHC student finally says goodbye

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I want to give a shout out to all the administrators, faculty, advisers and staff at Brookhaven College who helped me achieve my goals.

If there is one issue, one thing I would like to see change for students coming into Brookhaven after my eight years here is a change in the treatment of students.

Elections resemble '60s era

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is an election year. A question of race and gender has been raised. There is a very unpopular war being waged. Democrats are fighting each other about who their standard bearer will be. This is not 2008 but 1968 and I was there and this is what I remember.

Snakes, spiders, cemeteries, Oh My

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After listening to me talk for an hour about my childhood, my psychologist looked at me with empathy and gently delivered this message, "You do realize that is not normal."

I was absolutely stunned. Didn't other girls skip school to go snake hunting with their boyfriends? I presented to mother my trophy, a water moccasin, which I had killed with a shotgun.

Starting my day, the Howard Stern way

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I would like to pronounce my love and admiration for one of the biggest influences in my writing and one of the funniest men alive, Howard Stern.

The popular radio host, who has as many fans as critics, has been a part of my early mornings for the past five years.

Elitist summer camp harbored racism

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Memories, at least to me, tend to come in two flavors: bitter and sweet.

This memory is bittersweet to me. I was 9 years old in 1964 when my father decided, as a special gift, he would send me to an expensive summer camp. This, he figured, would be a real treat for me, an urban-bound kid in the middle of Washington, D.

Brookhaven Courier

BHC commemorates 2007-2008 graduates

Congratulations Graduates

Former ambassador addresses Middle East issues

Previous owners of BHC land housed horses, pigs, chickens

DCCCD students memorialize last year's Virginia Tech tragedy

Where students can go to lend a helping hand

Where students can go to lend a helping hand Pt II

Club promotes awareness of African issues

Everything's coming up roses in FB

BHC recognized at highest level for civic engagement in community

Community service recipients honored

Young team misses out on conference tournament

Hurler syndrome survivor volunteers with BHC baseball team

Mavs coach fired after season's end

Top 10 Summer Reading:

Hot summer releases entertain gamers

10 Albums to check out this summer:

Cool blockbuster movies for summertime

Life's journey leads to new chapter

Lifelong BHC student finally says goodbye

Elections resemble '60s era

Snakes, spiders, cemeteries, Oh My

Starting my day, the Howard Stern way

Elitist summer camp harbored racism