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SXSW: Covering Panels on Data Art and Privacy
ACCENT Reporter Marisela Perez Maita shares her experience on the two panels that talked about the same topic but from very different perspectives.
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Does Fort Hood Have Another Tragic Harassment Case On Their Hands?
Fort Hood officials say no foul play is evident but the investigation once again calls to question the culture of harassment and bullying on military installations.
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SXSW: Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase, Unwrapped
Many projects and discussions have taken place at SXSW Festival 2023. Among them, ACCENT Reporter Marisela Perez Maita was able to cover the uprising innovation showcase that offered a glimpse into the transformative state of our future.
Newsroom & Latest Opinions
SXSW: Covering Panels on Data Art and Privacy
Does Fort Hood Have Another Tragic Harassment Case On Their Hands?
SXSW: Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase, Unwrapped
SXSW: Katharine Manning on Trauma-Informed Workplaces
Breaking Threads: Weaving the Changing State of the Austin Art Scene
Riverbats Call On ACC’s Administration to Act On Housing
Riverbats Defeat Central Texas College in Men’s Basketball Tournament
OPINION: Upcoming Legislative Session Poses Threat for LGBTQ Texans
Inside ACC’s Professional Nursing Program
Magnifying a Unique Type of Student Housing
Why You Should Join the Honors Program
A Cuban Refugee Spreads the Joy of Music
Ahead of the Curve: Student Mobility in the ACC District
Activist Brandon Wolf on the Pulse Massacre and Finding a Sense of Belonging
Computer Science Club Highlight
Q & A with State Representative Gina Hinojosa
ACC’s Radio-Television-Film Department Has Brand New Digs
Get Ahead On Your Degree Plan By Taking ACC’s Summer Classes
How To Write A Successful Scholarship Essay
UT Students Seek Help From ACC With Community Outreach Initiative
In the Eye of the Beholder: A Museum Exhibition Review
ACC’s Student Government Association and How You Can Get Involved
Revealing Different Layers of Pedro “Pete” Ramirez, Editor-in-Chief of ACCENT Student Media
Learn How to Go Green with ACC’s Green Team
Explore Inside Austin Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program
Keep You and Yours Cyber Secure
Mindfulness for Beginners
How To Register To Vote
Looking for a Job? Let Career Services Help
ACC Students Take Control of Their Finances with Help from Student Money Management Office
Financial Aid for Beginners
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Opinion: Democrats Had The Best Midterm in Decades…Thanks to Generation Z
Nov. 8 midterm elections were predicted to be a “red wave” of Republicans taking the House and Senate. Instead, we saw more of a trickle due to a record turnout in several key states from youths under 30. Opinion by Ky Duffey The U.S. midterm elections occur every two years and are often seen as … Continue reading “Opinion: Democrats Had The Best Midterm in Decades…Thanks to Generation Z”
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Black Voters Matter Tour Visits ACC
On February 16, 2022, organizers from Black Voters Matter visited Austin Community College’s Highland campus as part of their Campus Blackout Tour. The outreach tour across Texas aimed to educate and register young voters ahead of the recent March 2 primary election. The weeklong bus tour began in Houston, Texas on February 14 and ended … Continue reading “Black Voters Matter Tour Visits ACC”
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ACC’s Rio Grande Campus Reopens After $49 Million Renovation
Story by Jonathan Gonzales Edited by Pete Ramirez Austin Community College’s Rio Grande campus reopened for the fall 2021 semester in a limited capacity after undergoing renovations that began four years ago during the fall of 2017. The building that makes up ACC’s Rio Grande Campus has been around for more than 100 years and … Continue reading “ACC’s Rio Grande Campus Reopens After $49 Million Renovation”
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Valentine’s Day For All
Story by Gloria Nguyen Graphic by Kate Korepova Edited by Pete Ramirez Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Americans have been celebrating Valentine’s Day since the 19th century but the holiday became ubiquitous early in the 20th century. Nowhere in the world is Valentine’s Day celebrated as wildly as in the U.S. Much like … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day For All”