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Video Games Adapted into Movies Done Right: ‘Resident Evil’ (2026)

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Film adaptations of video games have a bad reputation. Fans typically agree they’re sloppy messes that don’t hold up to the source material. “Resident Evil” (2026) breaks the cycle by offering a new story that fits right into the “Resident Evil” universe. Mild spoilers ahead. A Light History of Adaptations When people think of...

TJC Hosts Ret. Col. Eileen Collins for Centennial Launch

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Ret. Col. Eileen Collins presented on Thursday as a part of TJC’s Founders Day and Centennial Launch event. The STEM Club hosted the lecture and students from TJC, Moore middle school, along with community members attended. The Air Force allowed women to train as pilots starting in 1975. Collins started pilot training in 1978, became...

TJC West Commemorates 9/11

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Today marked the 25 year memorial of 9/11 and the events that transpired. The TJC Fire Academy hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony centered on the theme, “25 Years Later, Have We Forgotten?” The ceremony began and ended with Jeff Akin, professor in Fire Protection Technology, leading in prayer. This was followed by a timeline of...

Student Nurses Association, VFW collaborate on Sept. 11 Anniversary

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The Student Nurses Association hosted an event for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in Jenkins Hall. Camp V Chaplain Ben Morris led a prayer by the flagpole in front of Jenkins, followed by a lunch and a meeting. Of the 20 individuals involved, attendees included representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars...

Review: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ objects to corporate greed

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In a time of Artificial Intelligence and unoriginality in Hollywood, “Coyote vs. Acme” stands triumphantly in theaters worldwide after originally being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023. What was initially considered a tax write-off for Warner Bros. executives is now considered a colossal success for Ketchup Entertainment, who had acquired the rights to the fi

BSA: a Safe Space

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TJC’s Black Student Association aims to uplift people of color and create a safe space for students who value equity and growth. Their organization has helped Black students find community for 17 years. President Kenzie Rae said the BSA aims to make sure everyone within the organization feels included. Vice president Tia Barnes adds the...

Answering the Call

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From the sound of laughter and echoing voices to the clack of pool balls and the hum of kitchen appliances, the Baptist Student Ministry is rarely still. Since its founding in 1941, students have built a close-knit community. Some gather in the study rooms, others play pool, and many simply sit and talk. Conversations...

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