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TSTC Harlingen is a two-year higher educationinstitution emphasizing courses of study intechnical education for which there is a demandwithin the state of Texas.

1902 N. Loop 499Harlingen, TX 785501.800.852.8784www.harlingen.tstc.edu

Equal opportunity shall be afforded within theTexas State Technical College System to allemployees and applicants for admission oremployment regardless of race, color, gender,religion, national origin, age or disability. TSTC willmake reasonable accommodations for studentswith disabilities.

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ON CAMPUS04 Campus Events Calendar05 From Your SGA Vice President09 Student Guide16 Soldier’s Blog

COLLEGE RESOURCES06 Financial Aid Resources17 Valley Metro Routes22 Student Health23 Intramurals

SPECIAL FEATURE11 Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipe12 Student Feature: Philip Pham14 Silver Spurs Dance Team

ENTERTAINMENT13 What’s New?14 Community Events Calendar18 CineSol 18th Annual Film Festival21 New LRC Releases

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05 Labor Day Holiday

06 “No Gain, No Pain” Weight Loss

Program Registration

06-09 Welcome Week

08 Wellness and Sports Center Open House

12 HigherOne Refunds

13 Volleyball Begins

14 Housing Orientation & Block Party

16 “No Gain, No Pain” Weight Loss

Program Registration Deadline

17 Constitution Day

21 Hispanic Heritage Celebration

23 Last Day to Drop with a Refund

(15-week semester)

24 Student Leadership Conference

26 Guys Night Out

28 Second Installment Payment Due

29 Emergency Tuition Loan Due

30 Last Day to Apply for Graduation

CAMPUS EVENTS2011

Guys Night Out

Welcome Week

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration

HelloMustangs!A LETTER FROM YOUR SGA VICE PRESIDENT

Shwaun Dizayee


The month of Septemberis going be such a joyoustime for all students. Iwould like to congratulate allthe students who graduated onAugust 19. May all graduates goon and do great things.Remember where you startedand don’t lose your dream.

September is going to be an action-packed month filledwith events for all you Mustangs. First up we haveWelcome Week which is September 6 through 9. So getready to join a club and come by the SGA Office to meetyour current SGA officers. On September 21, comecelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at SGA’s “Fiesta.”

For all clubs: Remember to send your officers andmembers to the Student Leadership Conference onSeptember 24. This event will help you become the best

leaders you can be. My favorite event of the semester,“Guys Night Out,” is going to be on September 26. Who’sready for some Monday Night Football and pizza?!

As for myself, I would like to thank you for letting meserve as your SGA vice president for this term. It has beenan amazing time working with my team and with the beststudents on campus. We here at Student Governmentstrive to help all students in any way we can. My teamand I would like to wish each and every Mustang outthere a great fall semester!

If you have concerns, suggestions, questions, or needinformation please stop by the SGA Office in the StudentCenter, Room 122, or contact us at 956.364.4343. Onbehalf of 2011-2012 Student Government Association,fair winds Mustangs!

Sincerely,

Check out TSTC’s student clubs! Free snow cones! Meet your administration!

Variety of luau games and performances! Meet your SGA officers! Free cake and punch!


FINANCIAL AID

Where can I find out how much aid I have or what my balance is?Don’t wait in line! Log in to WebAdvisor and check: https://my.tstc.edu/portal/main.htmlYou can access your financial aid, registration, grades, payments, schedule and the registration statement.

When will my funds be transferred?Funds will be transferred to pay for tuition10 days prior to the start of the class to the student’s TSTCaccount, not the TechOne Card account. Enrollment status will determine how much is released.

Example: students registered for 6 credits beginning of August 29 and 6 credits beginning September 29, will have onlyhalf of Pell released 10 days prior to the August 29 start date. The other half will be released for tuition payment 10days prior to the September 29 start date. The release of funds is only to the student receivable account, not to theTechOne account.

When can I purchase my books using Financial Aid?Purchase your books using your Financial Aid August 22 - September 3.Take your student ID card and a copy of your registration statement to the bookstore to purchase your books Printyour statement using WebAdvisor.

When will my balance be refunded after tuition and housing is paid?Student Receivables Department will refund balances September 12 after 7PM to the TechOne account. Credit balances will be released after fees are paid and if the student is eligible based on enrollment, class participation,SAP, and if other eligibility criterion is met. Credit balance refunds will be transmitted to the TechOne Card. Activateyour TechOne card at: www.techonecard.com.

I am on financial aid warning or suspension. When will I know my new status for the fall?The summer 2011 grade process will be completed approximately August 23.New financial aid statuses will be updated then.

What do I do if I need to drop a class?Students are required to initiate changes to their schedule.It is the student’s responsibility to confirm the schedule and make necessary changes by the deadline.

To avoid de-registration from classes ALL students should payby 3PM on August 24, 2011. Students must pay in full or makepayment arrangements after registering for any semester.

FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITYOnly courses that the student has registered for by September 13 will be consideredfor financial aid eligibility regardless of the start date of the course (i.e. August 22 orAugust 29). Please note only courses in the student’s degree plan will be eligible.

STUDENT GUIDE TO INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

CLASS SCHEDULE15 Week Semester: August 29 - December 9, 2011

On-line classes start and end datesmay vary.


Class ParticipationStudents who do not attend class will lose financial aideligibility. Class participation is required to remain eligiblefor financial aid programs. Students are responsible fordropping classes that they do not need or want.

Students flagged as a No Show in one or all theirclasses will not receive a refund until the no showand enrollment flag is resolved.

First time Federal Direct Loan borrowers willneed to attend a pre-loan counseling sessionbefore you can complete the loan process.http://fas.harlingen.tstc.edu/moodle/

Deadline for Fall 2011 Direct Loan application isSeptember 28, 2011

Disbursements for new borrowers are scheduled 30 daysafter the semester first class day. Funds will betransmitted to the students Student Receivable Account,then the Student Receivable Department will transmitremaining funds to the TechOne accounts, after paymentof tuition and housing.

Graduating Fall 2011?Fall 2011 TSTC candidates for graduation, who haveborrowed a Direct or FFEL loan, are required tocomplete a loan exit counseling session beforegraduation. www.nslds.ed.gov.

Contact us if you have any questions.Texas State Technical College HarlingenOffice of Financial [email protected]

TSTC Harlingen Federal School Code: 009225

Office HoursMonday - Thursday 8AM-5PMCustomer Counter is open from 5-6PMFriday 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Saturday, 8AM -Noon(Closed holiday weekends)

Congratulations to all of the Fall 2011 candidates for graduation!

September 17 is United StatesConstitution Day. Check out thelinks on the Financial Aid Web page.

Equal opportunity shall be afforded within the Texas State Technical College System to all employees and applicants for admission oremployment regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age or disability. TSTC will make reasonable accommodations forstudents with disabilities.

This information is available in an alternative format by calling the Support Services Office at 956.364.4520.

TSTC Student Responsibilities: www.harlingen.tstc.edu/FinancialAid/Students_Responsibilities.aspx

Additional Dates & Deadlines: www.harlingen.tstc.edu/FinancialAid/CriticalDates.aspx

Important Links

Review financial aid standards ofacademic progress at:www.harlingen.tstc.edu/financialaid

Financial aid and veterans benefits recipients mustmeet attendance requirements.

Degree plans and financial aid.What’s the connection?

Financial aid will pay for classes required by thestudent’s program of study. Review your degree planto avoid additional charges or financial aid deductions.

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G Computer Science Programs

H Building Systems Technology

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I Administration / Industrial Technology

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K College Readiness and Advancement

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

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P Tech Prep Building

PM Engineering Center

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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 - Thursday: 8AM - 9PMFriday: 8AM - 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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CAREER SERVICES

SUPPORT SERVICES

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the following is designated asdirectory information and may be made public unless the student desires to withhold allor any portion of it: name, local address, classification of coursework level, enrollmentstatus, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weightand height of members of athletic teams, dates of college attendance, degrees, certificatesand awards received and most recent previous educational agency or institution attendedby the student.

A currently enrolled student may prohibit the release of directory information bycompleting an appropriate request form in the Office of Admissions and Records duringregistration or within the first five (5) class days of each term. Under the Privacy Act of1974, official records are not open to the public and will not be divulged without consentfrom the student.

Minors attending the college have the same right regarding their records as adult students.If a student is still a legal dependent of a parent or guardian, the parent has the right toaccess the records of the dependent student provided the parent can establish thisdependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, section 152. This requestmust be made in person at the Office of Admissions and Records by providing a copy ofthe most recent federal income tax return and required picture identification.

TSTC Harlingen complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and informsstudents of their rights under the act. Student’s rights covered by the act are as follows:

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

2. the intent of TSTC Harlingen is to limit the disclosure of information contained in astudent’s academic 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 prior written consent.

3. the right of a student to consent to the release of semester credit hours taken at otherinstitutions to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

4. the right of a student to petition TSTC Harlingen to amend or correct any part ofhis/her academic record which is believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation ofthe privacy or other rights of the student. When the college decides it will not amend orcorrect a student’s record, the student has the right to a hearing to present evidence thatthe record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy or other rights of thestudent.

5. the right of any person to file a complaint with the Family Education Rights and PrivacyAct Office, Department of Education, Family Policy Compliance Office, 400 MarylandAvenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605, if TSTC Harlingen violates the FERPA.

Family Education Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

We are now located inthe Tech Prep Building atthe end of Oak Street.

TSTC is starting a chapter of Toastmasters on campus. Visitour booth during Join A Club Day on September 6!

Joining Toastmasters, will give you the confidence you need in avariety of areas, both personally and professionally. As a resultof joining and actively taking part in Toastmasters, you will:

New ToastmastersClub at TSTC

If you have any questions concerning disclosure of information, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at 956.364.4320.

For more information: www.toastmasters.org

• Learn to communicate more effectively. • Become a better listener. • Improve your presentation skills. • Increase your leadership potential. • Become more successful in your career. • Build your ability to motivate and persuade. • Reach your professional and personal goals. • Increase your self-confidence.

The Support ServicesOffice has moved.


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Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan ofsimmering water, stirring occasionally. Dip banana inthe chocolate and turn to coat completely. Roll thedipped banana in the desired toppings, transfer to thesheet pan, and return to the freezer. Once frozen,store the bananas in an airtight container.

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Chocolate Covered BananasRECIPE AND PHOTO BY Aileen Pagola, CA

Snack MixIngredients• Almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanutsor pecans

• Dried raisins, cranberries or apricots• Whole-wheat pretzels• Favorite cereal

DirectionsIn a container, combine nuts, dried fruit,pretzels and cereal. This makes a quickand easy snack to take anywhere.


Photo by Freddy Rodriguez

STUDENT FEATURE

We talked to Philip Pham about how he plans touse his skills learned in the Dental Lab TechnologyProgram to help others. Interview by Melani Zuniga

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What made you choose to go into theDLT Program?My brother-in-law is in the DLT Program. Heshowed me how a lot of the work is doneand that sparked my interest to join.

What’s your favorite class?Maxil Facial. It’s the process of making facialfeatures for people who may have lost aneye or ear for any reason.

So DLT students can make objectsfor more than dental purposes?Once you know how to work with and moldthe materials, you can make anything.

What are your plans aftergraduation?I plan to work for three years and then passmy Certified Dental Technician (CDT) Exam.Then I want to open my own dental lab.

What do you like to do for fun?I like to play sports. My friends and I alsolike to create our own scavenger hunts. Wecome up with ideas and then pull a few outof a hat. It’s fun to do on a weekend.

What is your advice to current andfuture students?Know what you want to major in and stickto it. If not, you’ll just be wasting money,especially on the university level.

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We talked to Philip Pham about how he plans touse his skills learned in the Dental Lab TechnologyProgram to help others. Interview by Melani Zuniga

Dance Team

Fall Schedule 2011Intramural Event Date1.) Welcome Week 9/6-9

2.) Audition 9/8 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

3.) Fitness Camp 9/24 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

4.) TSTC Silver Spur Show Case 11/10 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Silver Spurs Dance Team Contact:Diamond Tinz [email protected]

All are welcome!Practice ScheduleMonday - Thursday | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Practice ScheduleTuesday - Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ZumbaFriday | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

For more information: 956.364.4346Room: 129 @ WSC



SPI Friday Night FireworksFriday, September 2 | 9:15PMLaguna Madre Bay | South Padre Island

Jackson Street Market DaysSaturday, September 3 | 9AM - 3PMDowntown Jackson Street | Harlingen

Harlingen Farmers MarketSaturday, September 3 | 3PM - 4:30PMDowntown “A” Street | Harlingen

Annual Fall Adopt a Beach CleanupSeptember 24 | 9AM - 12PMBeach Access #3 | South Padre Island

7th Annual Walk for WomenSunday, October 2 | 8:00AMLouie’s Backyard | South Padre Island

Zoe En ConciertoFriday, September 2 | 8:00PMThe Old Ice House | McAllen

Cold with One Eyed Girl & The Next DayTuesday, September 13 | 7:00PMPharr Events Center

Ralphie May Comedy StandupWednesday, September 28 | 8:00PMMcAllen Civic Center Auditorium

Cosplay Cares Coalition HelpsWalk for Women (Free Mini-Kon)Friday, September 30 - October 2 | 3:00PMComfort Suites Beachside Hotel | South Padre Island

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR2011SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR

TSTC students have more public transportation options as the Lower Rio Grande ValleyDevelopment Council expands existing bus routes to directly service the college.

New extensions to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council’sbus routes through western Cameron County and San Benito will allowstudents originating in La Feria, Santa Rosa and San Benito to take directtrips to the TSTC campus. The new system will improve students’ ability tomake bus connections throughout Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacycounties.

Students taking advantage of the route extensions will be able to boardbuses on any of the six scheduled runs each day. The western CameronCounty and San Benito routes will use the new bus shelters in front of thecollege’s new UniversityCenter on Loop 499.

Students who present valid college identification pay 75 cents and transfers are free;adults pay $1.50 per ride. Riders should pay with exact change.

Frequent rider discount passes are $10 for students, senior citizens, persons withdisabilities and veterans, and $20 for adults. Twenty trip passes can be obtained bycalling 800.574.8322, and the passes will be sold in the TSTC Bookstore. All buses arewheelchair accessible and some are equipped to carry bicycles.

Bus route maps and bus stop schedules are online at wwwwww..llrrggvvddcc..oorrgg//ttrraannssiitt..hhttmmll. Brochures are available in the Student GovernmentOffice in the Student Center. A large bus route map is located in the Housing Office on campus.

The LRGVDC phone number is 800.574.8322 and the e-mail address to send questions to public transit is [email protected].

Cost to Students:$.75 per rideCost to Adults:$1.50 per ride

*Riders should pay exact amount



CineSol 18th AnnualFilm FestivalSeptember 10 -12TSTC Cultural Arts CenterAdmission: Free to TSTC students or

$5 General Admission per event

Students who present TSTC ID cards at theentrance will be admitted free to movies (shorts,documentaries, features, comedies, and more),premiere screenings, and events such as paneldiscussions by independent filmmakers that willbe held on campus as part of the 18th AnnualCineSol Film Festival. It's an unforgettable Valley-wide celebration of Hispanic art and culture.Winners of the 36-Hour Film Race will beannounced at the TSTC Cultural Arts Center onSunday, September 11.

For more details and schedule updates:Web site: www.cinesol.comPhone: 956.793.8783.

Robert Beltran of Star Trek Voyager makes aspecial appearance for the festival’s openingweekend the TSTC Cultural Arts Center.

Saturday Night Movie: El AmbulanteSeptember 10 | 7PM$10 General Admission$5 Students with TSTC ID

36-Hour Film Race Bravo NightSeptember 11$10 General Admission$5 Students with TSTC ID


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02 Apollo 18FFIILLMM || RRAATTEEDD:: NNoott RRaatteeddShot in documentary style, the film unearths lost footage from Apollo 18'sundocumented and covert mission to the moon, revealing disturbing newevidence of other life forms.

02 Shark Night 3DFFIILLMM || RRAATTEEDD:: PPGG--1133A summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group ofcollege students trapped on an island surrounded by voraciousunderwater predators.

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06 Dead IslandXX336600 || PPCC || RRAATTEEDD:: MM ((MMaattuurree))Royal Palms Resort serves as the ultimate getaway for vacationers until amysterious and contagious zombie outbreak claims its once peacefulatmosphere.

09 ContagionFFIILLMM || RRAATTEEDD:: PPGG--1133The story centers on an international team of doctors contracted by theCDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.

20 Gears of War 3XX336600 || RRAATTEEDD:: MM ((MMaattuurree))Eighteen months after the fall of the last human city, the war against theLocust rages on. Meanwhile, deep beneath the planet’s surface, a fearsomenew threat is infecting the planet from within.

23 AbductionFFIILLMM || RRAATTEEDD:: PPGG--1133A young man discovers his own baby picture on a missing persons Website.

30 50/50FFIILLMM || RRAATTEEDD:: RRA funny, touching and original story of friendship, love, and survival, thisfilm is centered on a 25-year-old’s struggle to beat cancer.

30 Dream HouseFFIILLMM || RRAATTEEDD:: RRA New York publishing executive relocates his family to a small NewEngland town, only to learn that their new home was the scene of avicious murder.

30 What’s Your Number?FFIILLMM || RRAATTEEDD:: RRAfter reading a magazine article that leads her to believe she's going to beforever alone, Ally Darling begins a wild search for the best "ex" of her life.

Jonathan [email protected]

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)• Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607/REAP)• Hazlewood Act

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

Veterans Support GroupOffers support with veteran concerns and issues. Meets the 2ndand 4th Tuesday of every month at 12PM in the LRC. Led byAnna Castillo, LPC from Tropical Texas Behavioral Center inEdinburg. For more information call 956.364.4310.

Veteran Student Alliance ClubProvides outreach and assistance for the needs and goals of ourVeterans, while providing service to our college and community.Meets on Thursdays at 12PM in Student Center Room 127.Contact Advisor Liz Silva at 956.364.4317.

SOLDIER’SBlog

The fall of 2011 has now fallenupon us, which means newstudents, new classes, butwith a common goal in mind:a better life.

Texas State Technical College may be yourstepping stone into fulfilling your collegeambitions or it may be your one school stop togetting the degree you want. Whatever thecase may be, you have decided to take theinitiative to chase after what means the mostto you and that is something to keep in mindas you embark on this journey.

Speaking on behalf of the Veterans Student Alliance Club,we would like to welcome you to TSTC. The VeteransStudent Alliance Club is looking to explore and establishitself this semester into something that any studentshould become a part of to help make their college lifeone to remember. Whether you are an armed serviceveteran, reservist, or just looking to join a club, we would

love to have you! If you are interested in moreinformation please contact the TSTC Counseling Officeat 956.364.4310 and ask for Jonathan. Thank you andwelcome to Texas State Technical College.

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The Secrets of the FBIby Ronald Kessler

The Stand: No Man’s Land #3by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

All you need at the LRC to borrow a book is a valid TSTC student ID. For more information, visit www.harlingen.tstc.edu/library.

New LRC Releases

Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 8PMFriday: 7:30AM - 5PM

Saturday: 10AM - 4PMSunday: 1PM - 4PM

CHECK THEM OUT TODAY!

This is a comic book adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand.”

The Free Zone Committee has sent their spies to the west and is now mere days awayfrom getting the electricity back on in Boulder, but darker plans are afoot... When atormented Nadine discovers the horrific truth of what Harold's been plotting, the darkman makes his presence known to ensure nothing stops him. The clock is ticking for theforces of good, True Believers, and we've hit the point of no return... Don't dare miss it!

Based on inside access, the book presents revelations about the raid on Osama bin Laden'scompound, the recent Russian spy swap, Marilyn Monroe's death, Vince Foster’s suicide, andJ. Edgar Hoover’s sexual orientation. For the first time, it tells how the FBI caught spy RobertHanssen in its midst and how the FBI breaks into homes, offices, and embassies to plantbugging devices without getting caught. “The Secrets of the FBI” presents headline-makingdisclosures about the most important figures and events of our time.

You can’t win if you don’t play…

Her town’s lack of men may make headlines, but it isn’t news to Dakota Hendrix. Thebeautiful blonde has bigger problems to deal with, such as overseeing the romance realitycompetition filming in Fool’s Gold. Screening eligible bachelors is a difficult enough task, butDakota hits an unexpected snag when a sexy stranger comes to town.

Only Mineby Susan Mallery

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STUDENT HEALTH

DDaayy NNuurrssee EEmmiillyy GGoonnzzaalleessStudent Center, Room 132 • 956.364.4305Monday - Friday • 8AM - 1PM, 2-5PM

EEvveenniinngg NNuurrssee AAnnnnaa RRuuiizzHousing Office • 956.364.4235Monday -Thursday • 4:30-9:30PM

Need a Nurse?The college nurse offers first aid, care for minor health problems,and counseling about personal health needs. Students must presenta current TSTC Harlingen ID card to receive services.

1. Set goals. For instance, in the morning, fill alarge pitcher with 8 cups of water and set agoal to finish it by the end of the day.

2. Get in the habit of drinking a glass of water 20or 30 minutes before each meal. Bonus: If you'rewatching your weight, filling up on water mayhelp you eat less.

3. Hang a note on your refrigerator so you'llremember to reach for water instead of sodaor other beverages. Likewise, keep a note nearyour sink to remind you to have a drink whileyou're there.

4. Eat plenty of watery foods throughout theday. Juicy fruit such as watermelon and oranges,vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes, andeven dairy products like lowfat yogurt, all helpkeep you hydrated.

5. Dilute fruit juice such as grape or cranberrywith water or seltzer to save calories whilestill quenching your thirst with a flavorfulbeverage. Juice also contains electrolytes thathelp your body better absorb water.

6. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice toyour water bottle, or float a slice of lemon, lime,or even cucumber in your glass to make yourwater taste more refreshing.

7. Drink herbal tea, hot or iced.

8. Have soup for lunch. The less salty, the betterto keep you hydrated.

9. Until you have a water habit, set a watch orphone alarm to go off every hour as areminder.

10. Keep a bottle or covered glass of water byyour bed at night. Start each day with at least asip of water.

11. Always carry a water bottle when you'reon the move.

12. Take sips. It's not always easy to down a fullglass of water but you can always sip.

13. Keep a large bottle or pitcher of water onyour desk at work.

14. Use a fancy glass for your water, such as awine glass or specially decorated cup.

15. Whenever you drink an alcoholic beverage,drink a full glass of water at the same time.*

16. As soon as you sit down at a restaurant andthe waitperson arrives, ask for a glass of water.

17. Warm up your water in the winter. Coldwater is refreshing in the summer, but whenyou're chilly, nothing beats a warm mug.

18. Find a water buddy. Ask a friend at work toremind you to drink water from time to time,and do the same for her.

19. Keep a water diary. Tracking your waterintake helps you establish a habit of drinkingon a regular basis. Phone apps are also availableto help you track your water intake.

20. Think of water as a nutrient, and visualize thegood health that comes from drinking enough.Remind yourself regularly that drinking water isa positive, healthful habit.

* Alcohol & Drug Policy: The possession and consumption of any alcoholic beverageand/or empty container is not permitted on TSTC Campus. A Zero Tolerance drug policyis in effect. For more information contact College Police Department at 956.364.4220.

20 Ways toDrink More WaterBy Susan McQuillanReviewed by the QualityHealth.com Medical Advisory Board

INTRAMURALS

September2ND Volleyball Rosters Due: 4 on 4 Womens Volleyball

6 on 6 Open VolleyballDorm / Club Volleyball

6TH Registration begins for the No Gain-No Pain Weight Loss Program8TH Wellness and Sports Center Open House from 6:30PM to 7:30PM12TH Volleyball Captains Meeting at Wellness and Sports Center (WSC)

October7TH 7 on 7 Flag Football roster due.10TH Flag Football Captains meeting at 6:00PM at WSC19TH Racquetball tournament at 6:00PM25TH Bench press competition at 6:00PM

November11TH 4 on 4 Indoor Soccer roster due.14TH Indoor Soccer Captains meeting 6PM at WSC

Wellness WalksOctober 26Trick or Treat Walk 5:30PM (1 mile)

November 16Turkey Walk 5:30PM (1 mile)

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