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In The Know: Virus Basics and COVID-19

In The Know: Virus Basics and COVID-19

Willow Strey, Business Manager June 12, 2020

In the midst of the current medical emergency, the word “virus” has become charged. Viruses have become an almost personified evil, and misinformation on how to confront them continues to prove dangerous....

The Ebbtide Bids Farewell to Departing Staff

Nova Clark, Editor-In-Chief June 12, 2020

The Ebbtide wishes to acknowledge the work and achievements of three of its departing staff members. News Editor Juan Paez, Business Manager Willow Strey and Arts and Entertainment Editor Zoe Plattner...

A successful liftoff for Falcon 9. Photo: SpaceX

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launch: A Summary of Events

Nova Clark, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2020

It was a historic weekend for human spaceflight. On Saturday, May 30, SpaceX launched NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley en route to the International Space Station (ISS) in the first...

Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell lights the starting cigarette to begin the Barkley Marathons.

The Barkley Marathons Test Entrants Resolve

Zoe Plattner, A&E Editor May 29, 2020

Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell stands at the gate, an orange beanie blazing atop his head and his grey beard a cloud perched on his chin. Just beyond, a throng of runners wait, shifting from foot to foot...

The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

Zoe Plattner, A&E Editor May 29, 2020
In fall 2020, SCC drama professor Bryar Golden will be directing “Almost, COVID,” an experimental theater project in the form of a “fictional documentary.” Entirely filmed by students at their homes, the production is scheduled to stream from September 23 to December 4, 2020.
In The Know: Projected Capacitive Touch

In The Know: Projected Capacitive Touch

Willow Strey, Business Manager May 29, 2020

Capacitors are among the first instruments one studies in a first-year electromagnetism course. You are taught simple equations for capacitance (the amount of charge that can be stored at a given voltage)...

Review: The Lovebirds

Review: ‘The Lovebirds’

Leuel Bekele, Photo Editor May 29, 2020

Michael Showalter’s “The Lovebirds” is a thrilling romantic comedy that blends themes of prejudice and self-discovery with decent execution. The film’s diverse casting is somewhat rare for America’s...

Student Positions Face Furloughs Amid COVID Concerns

Student Positions Face Furloughs Amid COVID Concerns

Kamryn Scurry, Staff Writer May 29, 2020

As SCC transitioned to virtual learning to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, the college also moved a number of traditionally in-person services online.  Due to that lack of on-campus presence,...

2 Christmas enchiladas.

Tasty Toast: Christmas Enchilada

Yita S. Rivera, Design Director May 29, 2020

Have you ever heard of Christmas in July? With these Christmas Style Enchiladas, any day can be a holiday.  In 1996, New Mexico selected the question "Red or Green?" as an official state symbol....

Double Exposure: Hogan’s Heroes (1965-1971)

Double Exposure: Hogan’s Heroes (1965-1971)

Nova Clark, Editor-In-Chief May 29, 2020

The 1960s were a prime decade for entertainment that simply wouldn’t be made today. Such is the case with “Hogan’s Heroes,” a situation comedy series that centers around an international group...

SpaceX Launch Scrubbed Amidst Weather Concerns

SpaceX Launch Scrubbed Amidst Weather Concerns

Nova Clark, Editor-In-Chief May 29, 2020

Space X and NASA’s Falcon 9 launch of the Demo-2 mission was cut short on Wednesday, May 27 due to weather concerns. SpaceX Launch Director Mike Taylor called the scrub at approximately 4:16 p.m....

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