January 2006:
Number 501
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In This Issue...
King's speech still inspires
Psi Beta networks at recent mixer
Students slam poetry at Cougar Den
New Honors director injects passion into classroom
Plain and Fancy Ball kicks up its spurs
Student News
College News
January Calendar Dates
Faculty and Staff News
Culinary students notch another chili victory
Recipe of the Month
Collin hosts 15th annual Chili Cook-Off
Lions Club seeking those interested in civic service
Which majors are most in demand?
The Campus Visit -- Part III
Quick Facts -- January
Movie Review -- "Shopgirl"
January Employee Birthdays
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A newsletter for the students, faculty and staff of the Collin County Community College District. Published monthly. For information or submissions, call 972.758.3849. Cougar News welcomes student and faculty submissions. Next deadline: January 12 All submissions are due by 5 p.m. on the due date. Photos cannot be returned. Text should be emailed to mrobinson@ccccd.edu or sent on disk. Please submit copy that is proofed, edited and saved in Word format. Cougar News staff: Lisa Vasquez, director; Mark Robinson, editor; Marcy Cadena-Smith, contributor; Sydney Portilla-Diggs, student correspondent; Stephanie Hall, student correspondent; Nick Young, photographer; Layout by Publications

King's speech still inspires
By Sydney Portilla-Diggs, Campus Correspondent
At times, I am grateful for the reminders I have in excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Psi Beta networks at recent mixer
A fun-filled evening of Legos and psychology trivia…must be Psi Beta.
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Students slam poetry at Cougar Den
The second annual Collin Poetry Slam was held Nov. 16 at the Preston Ridge Campus, and the scene was tinged with excitement.
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New Honors director injects passion into classroom
Who is the wide-eyed professor standing at the front of the classroom gesturing passionately? And why are his students so eager to read Sophocles’ Antigone?
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Plain and Fancy Ball kicks up its spurs
The Plain and Fancy Ball on Saturday, March 4, will feature dancing, music, outrageous dress, gaming tables and food.
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Student News
See what some students are up to.
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College News
Big news is breaking on grants, workshops, donations and more. Do not be out of the loop!
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January Calendar Dates
Mark your calendar for film, theatre, economic development...and PUPPETS!
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Faculty and Staff News
Once you think you know about all the faculty and staff achievements, they go out and get achieve some more.
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Culinary students notch another chili victory
Collin culinary arts students have parlayed a chili recipe into another competition win. (See recipe below!)
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Recipe of the Month
Get your guns -- and taste buds -- up for Annie Oakley's Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili. Don't miss this famous, award-winning chili from Collin culinary students.
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Collin hosts 15th annual Chili Cook-Off
The 15th annual Chili Cook-Off brought out a hungry crowd and some warm concoctions.
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Lions Club seeking those interested in civic service
There is another cat on campus. Cougars, meet the Lions.
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Which majors are most in demand?
According to a national poll taken by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nine out of 10 employers describe the job market as very good, or excellent.
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The Campus Visit -- Part III
When transferring, there is a lot to do so make a list and check it twice.
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Quick Facts -- January
How has hurricane Katrina affected the college?
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Movie Review -- "Shopgirl"
Oscar season is right around the corner, and this film has been generating buzz as a possible nominee for best adapted screenplay. The screenplay, written by Steve Martin, was adapted from his own book of the same title, “Shopgirl.”
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January Employee Birthdays
As the Beatles sang, "They say it's your birthday. Happy birthday to you."
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