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The Role of Data Governance and Data Quality in AI Strategy
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Photo Gallery: Eastfield hosts holiday luncheon
Sharon Cook, senior director at campus administration, serves food to campus president Eddie Tealer. The annual holiday luncheon was hosted by campus administration today in the S building for faculty and staff members for their work during the Fall semester. The event featured food catered by Royal Catering, an ugly sweater contest and a competition for singing holiday music.
Photo Gallery: Harvester Bees trounce Rams
The Harvester Bees basketball team defeated the Southwestern Christian College Rams 124-101 yesterday on their home court. They had a wide margin over them all throughout the game and were able to maintain it in the end to improve their record to 5-9. DQuarius Burton led the team in scoring with 25 points, while Johsua Williford had 22 points and Jayden Jackson had 14 points. The Harvesters will play Arlington Baptist University at 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Eastfield Gymnasium.
Two Albums, One Legacy
Burn your wicked garden down On Sept. 30, 1992, rock bands Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots blew apart the music scene with their most successful albums. AIC released their second album, “Dirt,” while STP released their debut album, “Core,” on the same date. Both bands were composed of the usual four-man rock band layout, with their distinctive feature being a star vocalist in Layne Staley and Scott Weiland. They sang with baritone voices ranging between bass and tenor vocals.
Q&A: Nickel revels in perfect volleyball season
It’s not often that a team can truly claim to have had a flaw- less season, but the Harvester Bees volley- ball team has earned that right. Boasting a 35-0 record overall with only six sets dropped—never more than one set a game—Eastfield took home the NJCAA Division III national championship. On top of the championship, the Harvester Bees accrued many individual Dallas Athletic Conference awards over the season.
Photo Gallery: EFC edges over SNM
November 16, 2023 The Eastfield Harvester Bees basketball team won its first home game of the season 94-91 against Strength N’ Motion on Nov. 14. They traded the lead with SNM multiple times during the first half before being outscored by them as time ran out. By the second half, the Harvesters overcame the deficit SNM gave them and held them off late in the game to win by a narrow margin of three points. About the Contributor
Eastfield earns championship title
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The Eastfield Harvester Bees won the 2023 NJCAA DIII Volleyball National Championship after defeating the third-seeded Century College Wood Ducks 3-0 in the finals. They became the first team in Dallas College Athletics history to win a championship in an undefeated season, finishing with an overall record of 35-0. Eastfield won the first two sets 25-19 and 25-11.
Eastfield advances to finals
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The Eastfield Harvester Bees advance to the finals of the 2023 NJCAA DIII Volleyball Championship after defeating the twelfth-ranked Alexandria Technical & Community College Legends 3-1. The Harvesters won the first set 25-18, but Alexandria outperformed them in the second set and won with a narrow score of 25-21, giving the Harvesters their first set loss of the tournament.
Eastfield triumphs in first round and quarterfinals
CEDAR RAPDIS, IA. – The top-seeded Eastfield Harvester Bees advanced past the first round and the quarterfinals of the NJCAA DIII Volleyball National Championship after defeating the Dutchess Community Falcons and the Delta College Pioners 3-0 in both games. They outscored Dutchess in the first game, winning by margins of more than 10 points in all three sets. Delta maintained a closer game against them and took the lead early in the first two sets.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball moves past first round
The Harvester Bees volleyball team opened the 2023 NJCAA DIII Volleyball Championship with a win over the Dutchess Community College Falcons today at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, IA. It swept all three sets of the game with scores of 25-5, 25-11 and 25-6. Carli Banks led the team in scoring for eight kills, while Azoria Davis and Tasmine Maxwell scored 6 kills each and Aleyna Gerlach scored 4 kills.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball wins District Championship
The Harvester Bees volleyball team won the 2023 NJCAA DIII South District championship after beating the North Lake Trail Blazers 3-1 today at home. They won the first set by a close score of 25-22, but North Lake rallied against them to win the second set 25-21. For the rest of the game, Eastfield outscored North Lake winning the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-14 and 25-15 to secure a spot in the National Tournament and expand upon a perfect record to 31-0.
Photo Gallery: Bees sting ducks out of postseason
October 27, 2023 The Harvester Bees volleyball team advanced to the NJCAA DIII South District Championship today after defeating the Richland Thunderducks in three sets with scores of 25-13, 25-9 and 25-17 at home. Azoria Davis led the team in scoring with eight kills for 10.5 points followed by Brenly Walker with seven kills for 9.0 points and Aleyna Gerlach with seven kills for 7.0 points. The Harvesters have also extended their winning streak to 30 games in a row without a loss this season.
Photo Gallery: EFC Soccer season ends with loss in Semifinals
October 26, 2023 The Harvester Bees soccer team was eliminated from the NJCAA DIII South District Championship today after losing to the to-seeded Brookhaven Bears 1-0 in the Semifinals at the Veterans Soccer Park. After forcing a scoreless first period, the Harvesters were outshot by the Bears, who then scored the only goal of the game late in the second period. They end their season with an overall record of 4-13-2 About the Contributor
Photo Gallery: EFC Soccer knocks out NL in district tournament
The Harvester Bees soccer team pray before playing the Trail Blazers in the first round of the conference playoffs. The Harvester Bees soccer team eliminated the North Lake Trail Blazers 5-1 yesterday in the first round of the NJCAA South District Women’s Soccer Championship at the Brookhaven Soccer Field. Ximena Vasquez scored two goals, while Mackensie Davis, Hayley Torres and Cora Hurst scored one goal each.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball secures perfect season
The Harvester Bees Volleyball team played its final regular season game of the year against the Richland Thunderducks today at the Eastfield Gymnasium. Winning by a score of 3-0, the Harvesters finished their historic regular season with an overall record of 29-0, a home record of 10-0, an away record of 9-0, a neutral record of 10-0 and a conference record of 10-0. The Harvester Bees will play in the conference tournament, which will have dates and times to be announced.
Photo Gallery: Harvesters earn regular season championship
The Harvester Bees volleyball team clinched the regular season championship title of the Dallas Atheltic Conference with a win over the Brookhaven Bears yesterday at the Brookhaven Gymnasium. In the first set, the Harvesters were defeated by the Bears 25-19, ending their 24-set winning streak, before bouncing back with a 25-12 victory in the second set.
Photo Gallery: Harvesters Sweep Lions
The Harvester Bees volleyball team beat the Mountain View Lions today in all three sets with scores of 25-17, 25-10 and 25-20. Eastfield maintains its top spot in the national rankings of the Division III teams in the NJCAA with a record of 27-0 and a conference record of 8-0. The team also maintains a perfect record at home, winning all nine games against visiting teams.
Photo Gallery: RFK Jr. speaks at North Lake
October 11, 2023 The presidential campaign trail for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited North Lake Campus today following his announcement to run as an independent for president.
Photo Gallery: Harvesters shut out Suns
The Harvester Bees volleyball team defeated the Cedar Valley Suns in their second game against them yesterday, winning all three sets with a score of 25-12. Their win has improved their record to 26-0 and 7-0 in conference play with three games left in the regular season. They also maintain an undefeated record of 8-0 at home. Brenly Walker led the team with eight kills for 10.5 points, while Azoria Davis had seven kills for 7.0 points and Tasmine Maxwell had six kills for 7.0 points.
Photo Gallery: Eastfield hosts pride history event
Jazmin Gamez-Olivas and Laura Rosen sign check people into the LGBTQ+ Student Mixer. The LGBTQ+ Student Mixer was hosted by Multicultural Affairs today inside the S building in time for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The event featured a trivia about the history of LGBTQ+ rights around the world, games and stickers with themes related to pride month.
Photo Gallery: Harvester Bees sting Thunderducks
The Harvester Bees volleyball team shutout the Richland Thunderducks yesterday at the Richland Gymnasium in three sets with scores of 25-22, 25-9 and 27-25. Eastfield trailed Richland early in the first set before overtaking them as the game progressed and beating them by three points. They outscored them in the second set and narrowly beat them in the third set to win their fifth consecutive conference game and improve their record to 24-0.
Dallas College offers help with lactation pods
Dallas College has taken the initiative to help students, staff and faculty members who are mothers with the installation of 15 lactation pods across all seven campuses. Mamava installed the pods in Juneto provide an accessible place for mothers who need a space to pump breast milk or breastfeed and cannot find it elsewhere.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball wins fourth straight conference game
The top-ranked Harvester Bees Volleyball beat the seventh-ranked Brookhaven Bears 3-0 today at the Eastfield Gymnasium. It was a close game between the teams, with the Bees trailing the Bears a few times before rallying against them to win all three sets with scores of 26-24, 25-18 and 25-23. They remain undefeated after 23 games into the season and are 4-0 in conference play. The Harvester Bees will play the Richland Thunderducks Monday at 6 p.m. at the Richland Gymnasium.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball beats CV
The Harvester Bees volleyball team won its second conference game of the year against the Cedar Valley Suns yesterday at the Cedar Valley Gymnasium, winning all three sets with scores of 25-12, 25-10 and 25-12. With this win, the team continues to be undefeated in its dominant season with 21 wins in a row. Kendall Wilson and Amber Smart were the lead scorers for Eastfield with eight kills, while Carli Banks and Brenly Walker scored the second-most points with seven kills.
Photo Gallery: Multicultural Affairs hosts Hispanic Heritage event
September 21, 2023 The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration today in the Hive. The event featured Latin food, materials for students to draw symbols from Hispanic culture, and games like Bingo, Kahoots! and a trivia in which students had to answer questions about the traditions and customs of Hispanic Heritage Month. About the Contributor
Photo Gallery: EFC soccer falls to BHC
Midfielder Vanessa Ruiz kicks the ball away from Brookhaven’s Kenya Reynolds. The Harvester Bees soccer team was defeated 2-0 by the Brookhaven Bears yesterday at the Brookhaven Soccer Field. It was the second conference game of the season for the Harvesters, who now have a record of 2-7. Eastfield will play the Cedar Valley Suns at 6 p.m. Friday at the Eastfield Gymnasium.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball wins first conference game
The Harvester Bees Volleyball team defeated the North Lake Blazers 3-0 yesterday in their first conference game of the season at the Eastfield Gymnasium. They remain undefeated and have improved their record to 20-0. Brenly Walker led the team with 14 kills for 14.0 points, followed by Azoria Davis with 12 kills for 12.0 points and Tasmine Maxwell with nine kills for 9.5 points. The Harvester Bees will play the Cedar Valley Suns at 6 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Valley Campus.
Photo Gallery: EFC soccer earns first win
The Harvester Bees soccer team gathers for some pep talk before their game against Southwestern Adventist University. The Harvester Bees soccer team defeated Southwestern Adventist University 3-0 yesterday at the Eastfield Soccer Field to earn their first win of the season. Mia Alfaro scored a goal in the first period, while Mackensie Davis and Reyna Vargas scored the two other goals for Eastfield in the second period.
Photo Gallery: Eastfield holds Club Fair
Students gather inside the Hive for the Club Fair. A club fair took place today in the Hive. The fair featured members of various clubs offering roles for students to engage in activities if they join as well as organizations like Phi Theta Kappa and the League of Women Voters.
Lampman shares his signature groove with students
In Eastfield’s music labs, the groovy sound of jazz can be heard through the halls, bathing students in its smooth serenity. That tune comes from a veteran musician playing his saxophone to share his passion for the genre with students. Karl Lampman, 68, teaches jazz improvisation, music theory and songwriting. He has taught at Eastfield for 10 years and is a specialist in the saxophone, flute and clarinet.
B Building nears completion
The Student Success Center is projected to reach completion by Oct. 13. The moving process for student services from the C Building will begin on Nov. 13, while the building will be open to the public in Spring 2024. The B Building will cover 116,000 square feet and have 50 faculty offices and 25 new classrooms. It will also have a multipurpose room spanning 400 square feet and feature sliding doors that lead to a new courtyard. Before its construction, the B Building was not going to be one building.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball remains undefeated
The Harvester Bees Volleyball team beat Southwest Adventist University 3-0 today at the Eastfield Gymnasium to improve its record to 8-0. The team outscored SAU in all three periods to remain undefeated. Assistant coach Lexus Gerschaw believes the team has been very consistent all season, but she sees room for improvement. “I think we have a lot of minor things we can improve on and that’s what we’re training every day in practice for,” she says.
Photo Gallery: Students engage at Welcome Bash
The office of Student Life and Engagement hosted a Welcome Bash for students today at the Hive. The event featured food, games and tables organized by multicultural affairs for students to tie-dye rags in the courtyard. Officers Andre Gonzalez and Alfonso Gonzalez shoot hoops at the Pop-A-Shot.
Photo Gallery: EFC Volleyball improves to 7-0
The Harvester Bees Volleyball team defeated Southwestern Christian College 3-0 yesterday in their first home game of the season. They remain undefeated and are ranked ninth in the nation. Aleyna Gerlack was the leading scorer for Eastfield with 10 kills for 10.0 points. Head coach Phil Nickels feels enthusiastic about the year for his team. “It’s been a great start to the season,” he said. “We’re very happy.
Photo Gallery: EFC loses to NAU 5-1
The Harvester Bees soccer team lost to the North American University Stallions Friday at the Eastfield soccer fields. Juliana Martinez was the lone scorer for Eastfield, scoring one goal at the nine-minute mark of the game. Reyna Vargas tumbles after colliding with Angela Lopez.
Photo Gallery: Accessibility Services Office hosts Boot Camp
The Accessibility Services Office held a boot camp today in the G building. The event featured various speakers who shared information about how Eastfield provides assistance to new and returning students and how they can obtain resources such as accommodations, counseling, food and clothes.
Eastfield finishes season as World Series runner-up
Baseball Sports Top News GREENVILLE, Tenn. — The Eastfield Harvester Bees lost to the Gloucester Roadrunners 15-7 today at Pioneer Park, finishing as national runner-up in the NJCAA Division III World Series for the second year in a row. It was a close game throughout the first five innings, with both teams trading the lead during the fourth. However, Gloucester scored six runs over the sixth and seventh innings to win the championship.
Eastfield advances to championship round
Baseball Sports Top News GREENVILLE, Tenn. — The Eastfield Harvester Bees defeated the Northern Essex Knights 12-1 Wednesday at Pioneer Park after five innings. Their win advances them to the championship round of the 2023 NJCAA Division III World Series for the second consecutive year. Eastfield (48-12) scored three runs in the first inning and expanded its lead as the game progressed. They allowed one run by Northern Essex (39-8) in the closing inning.
Eastfield loses to top-ranked Gloucester
Baseball Sports Top News GREENVILLE, Tenn. — The Eastfield Harvester Bees lost to Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester 5-1 yesterday in the semifinals of the 2023 NJCAA Division III World Series at Pioneer Park. The loss drops Eastfield into the losers bracket of the double-elimination tournament.
Eastfield advances to semifinals in World Series
Baseball Sports Top News GREENVILLE, Tenn. – The Eastfield Harvester Bees defeated the Niagara County Thunderwolves 10-1 to advance to the semifinals in the NJCAA DIII World Series today at Pioneer Park. Run rule ended the game at seven innings. Niagara scored the first run of the game, but Eastfield took the lead during the bottom of the first inning.
Eastfield gets revenge in World Series opener
Baseball Sports Top News GREENVILLE, Tenn. — The Eastfield Harvester Bees beat the Herkimer Generals 10-6 in their first game of the NJCAA DII World Series today at Pioneer Park. Their win comes after Herkimer beat them twice in the previous World Series. Eastfield coach Michael Martin said he is happy to get the win, but there are some improvements that his team could make. “We didn’t play well defensively,” he said. “I didn’t think we communicated really well.
Eastfield opens World Series with a vengeance
The Eastfield Harvester Bees have won 13 games in a row heading into the 2023 NJCAA Division III World Series. They will start the tournament Saturday where they left off last year, facing the Herkimer Generals. The No. 2-seeded Harvesters (45-11) will open the double-elimination tournament with a rematch against the No. 7-seeded Generals (38-7) at 11:45 a.m. at Pioneer Park in Greenville, Tennessee. Herkimer beat Eastfield twice last year to claim the championship.
Photo Gallery: Dallas College graduates celebrate success
RORY MOORE, Photo Editor May 13, 2023 Graduation ceremonies for Dallas College students were held May 11-13 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. The ceremonies featured the first group of students to earn a bachelors degree in education and speeches by Dallas College educators, trustees and students.
Eastfield wins second straight district title.
The Harvester Bees baseball team defeated the Richland Thunderducks 13-3 at the Eastfield baseball field today to win their second district championship in a row. Kyle Sauvage was the winning pitcher with eight strikeouts, while Jayden Morgan had two home runs and Manny Moore added a grand slam. The Harvester Bees will play in the NJCAA World Series from May 27-June 1 in Greenville, Tennessee. Eastfield finished second in the World Series last season.
Photo Gallery: EFC advances to district championship game
RORY MOORE, Photo Editor May 12, 2023 Manny Moore dives into home plate to beat Richland’s Noah Pena for a run. The Harvester Bees baseball team beat the Richland Thunderducks 11-1 in six innings today at the Eastfield baseball field. Cody Ausmus was the winning pitcher for Eastfield while Angel Rodriguez scored three runs to lead the offensive output.
Photo Gallery: EFC wins first game in District Tournament
RORY MOORE, Photo Editor May 11, 2023 Infielder Manny Moore fist bumps Eastfield assistant coach Albert Najera after taking first base. The Harvester Bees baseball team defeated the North Arkansas Pioneers 9-5 today in their first game in the NJCAA Division III South Central District Tournament at the Eastfield baseball field. Ian Roberts was the winning pitcher, while Gus Witt and Angel Rodriguez scored two runs each.
Photo Gallery: Harvester Bees roll to win over Hill College
RORY MOORE, Photo Editor April 26, 2023 The Harvester Bees baseball team beat the Hill College Rebels 10-3 on April 24 at the Eastfield baseball field. They are currently ranked No. 3 in the nation with a record of 36-11.
Dallas College leads effort for autism awareness
News Top News Dallas College is ramping up its efforts to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder and accommodate students on the spectrum. The college’s measures include resource fairs organized across all seven campuses, accommodations for academics and collaboration with organizations that assist autistic individuals.
Opinion: Autism should not be considered a disability
When I filled out a job application at Dallas College last year, I was asked if I had any disabilities. Autism was one of the disabilities listed since some consider it such. Some even consider it a mental illness. It was a little insulting since I am on the spectrum and have never thought myself to be disabled cognitively or challenged intellectually. While autism is a neurological diagnosis, it is not the same as a mental illness or disability.
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