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Inside ACC’s Professional Nursing Program
The Health Sciences department at ACC has a profound reputation in Austin. by Foster Milburn Graphic by Claudia Hinojos Health science students at Austin Community College are prepared for the fast-growing healthcare industry as the college offers a flexible education pathway, realistic hospital settings, and a high state pass rate. A career as a registered … Continue reading “Inside ACC’s Professional Nursing Program”
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Magnifying a Unique Type of Student Housing
This article is part of the Student Welfare Series. Students report on what it’s really like living in college town co-ops, their seldom spoken-of benefits, and the role they play in community college districts. by Ava Vano “Co-op.” What do you think of when you hear the word? Commune, party house, close-quarters, a billion roommates? … Continue reading “Magnifying a Unique Type of Student Housing”
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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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Opinion: Democrats Had The Best Midterm in Decades…Thanks to Generation Z
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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”