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Up in the air

Yazmin De La Vega, Contributing Writer June 2, 2026

As summer approaches, many families are eager to hit the road, but the true cost of travel goes far beyond hotel, airline fare and attraction tickets. Fuel, airline baggage fees, seats and rising transportation...

A new state law may limit students’ rights to demonstrate on cmpus.

Freedom of speech challenged

Hailey Romero, Design Editor May 21, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 2972 on Sept. 1, challenging the constitutional amendment protecting speech. The Dallas College Board of Trustees is reviewing the new law and determining...

Students continue to face challenges navigating Workday and Brightspace for campus tasks.

College platforms challenge students and staff

Gaytri Saini, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2026

If you’ve ever tried swapping a class on Workday or wondered why you can’t locate your quiz on Brightspace, you’re not alone. These two platforms, practically run our college lives at Dallas College....

Energy intensive data centers are straining resources.

Data center boom comes at a price

Editorial, News-Register Staff May 8, 2026

North Texas is quickly becoming one of the largest data center hubs in the world. But behind the rapid growth is a serious question: Who is paying the price? The Dallas-based company DataBank recently...

War is not meant for social media

News-Register Staff April 19, 2026

In an age where social media shapes public conversation, even serious issues are often presented through humor and trends. But there is a line that should not be crossed. That line is war. Recent actions...

Nursing is still a real profession, but the way federal grants are given out has changed.

Nursing is being undermined

Gaytri Saini, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2026

Starting July 1, the U.S. Department of Education will stop defining nursing as a “professional degree” for the purpose of federal student loan rules. This change comes from the implementation of the...

Argentina captain Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Ecuador during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Sept. 7, 2023. The defending champions are scheduled to play matches in Dallas during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup is coming to Dallas

Spandan Shah, Sports Editor February 11, 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is arriving with numbers so big they almost stop sounding real. Hosted in 16 different cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is being promoted...

Mental health can’t be an afterthought

Spandan Shah, Sports Editor December 9, 2025

When the news broke on Nov. 6 that Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had died at age 24 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the shock traveled far beyond the NFL. It reached...

Reflection on the impact of AI on students

Reflection on the impact of AI on students

Tiying Li, Editor-in-Chief/Emeritus December 9, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming an important part of the educational process. The issue is no longer about whether AI will enter classrooms. It is about what role it should play; how much...

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