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No meningitis shot, no school

Proof of vaccine must be presented 10 days prior to start of class

If you have not had a meningitis vaccine and are planning to attend school for the first time, or are attending after a break of a semester or more, or transferring to a new school in Texas next semester, you will not be going to college. Full story

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BE PROJECT

‘Crime scene bodies’ part of Be Project

Outlines made of masking tape bring attention to violence

Students of North Lake's Be Project wanted to spread awareness of all forms of violence, including bullying and relationship violence, by publicizing their Nov. 18 event across campus with crime scene body outlines  of  victims. Full story

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COMMIT

AZE encourages students to commit to completing their associate degree

More than 100 students signed up for workshops

 Alpha Zeta Eta (AZE), the North Lake chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, orchestrated a project on campus during the month of October to get students to commit to completing their associate degree. Full story

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South campus hosts education fair

North Lake College hosted an Education Fair, Festival Educativo, at the South Campus, Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Full story

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NLCPD sergeant attends Officers Memorial in D.C.

Sgt. John Vardiman chosen by Irving Police Department

Sergeant John Vardiman of the North Lake College Police Department was chosen by the Irving Police Department Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 323, to attend the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Week in Washington, D.C. last July. Full story

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Biggest change to financial aid is SAP

Colleges to monitor Student Academic Progress every semester

With the spring 2012 semester right around the corner, the NLC Financial Aid office has some updates and advice for students. Full story

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PSI BETA

Psi Beta members donate to psychiatric hospital

During their bi-annual trek to Terrell, gifts from honor society members bring joy to patients

The fall 2011 semester has been a very eventful one for Psi Beta, the Psychology Honors Society at NLC. Full story

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The philosophy of a teacher

Instructor’s passion for teaching helps students master critical thinking

"What is ‘good'?" Dr. Douglas Howie looks around the room waiting for a student to answer. Timidly, but surely, one of the students in the front row raises his hand and offers "ice cream" as an answer. Students laugh, but Howie writes the answer on the board anyway. Full story

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Taking a step in the right direction

Local ministry helps young women in the sex industry change their lives, steering many of them back

On every college campus in this country there are girls who are involved in the sex industry for a myriad of reasons. Full story