By: Mildred Dominici Tejano Tribune At El Paso Community College, students often discover paths they never expected. For Fernando Escapita, an EPCC student, that path began with music, but it quickly expanded into other languages and cultures. Escapita majored in music technology in his first year at EPCC, initially focused on earning his associate degree. Already fluent in English, Spanish, and Chinese, he saw an opportunity to challenge himself once more. “I thought itwould

In a crucial Western Junior College Athletic Conference (WJCAC) baseball matchup at Eisenga Field on the Valle Verde campus, EPCC took a 11-0 lead after the first inning against New Mexico Junior College (NMJC), but the Thunderbirds rallied in the series finale for a 14-13 win. EPCC falls to 26-102 all time against the Thunderbirds. Freshman Miguel Maldonado had a two-run homer in the first inning of the third game on Saturday to help the Tejanos take an enormous 11-0 lead… b

Special to Tejano Tribune Eric Jasper, Mass Comm Instructor Mass Comm students will have the opportunity to hear directly from one of El Paso’s leading advertising agencies when EFO Media presents at the college colloquium on Thursday, April 30, at 1 p.m.   The presentation will give attendees an inside look at what it is like to work in a professional advertising agency, from managing client relationships to developing campaigns across multiple media platforms. EFO Media rep

By Mildred Dominici Tejano Tribune Reviewer It’s no surprise that the vast majority of my generation (Gen Z) grew up with the Super Mario Bros. franchise, so when word got out that the movie was coming out, it was only natural to expect a huge rush to the theaters, just like with this sequel. Especially considering that it’s named after one of the franchise’s most iconic titles, Super Mario Galaxy (2007), for the Nintendo Wii.   A movie, or an hour-and-a-half-long commercial?

Fundraising, Faculty Retreat and Pay Issues Addressed at EPCC February Senate Meeting Special to Tejano Tribune Carlos Amaya named VP Instruction & Workforce By Christopher McDonald             El Paso Community College staff introduced a new VP of Instruction, discussed fundraiser distribution, debated adjunct payment issues, and more at the Faculty Senate Meeting on Feb. 9. Speakers introduced Carlos Amaya as the new vice president of instruction and workforce education. Am