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A Disguised Education
Written by Sam Douglas Many students struggle with time management, motivation to attend class and the sheer will it takes to crack open a textbook. Even once the studying begins, the next momentous task is staying focused. It’s not rare to re-read a paragraph, again and again; this could be a sign of disinterest in…
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Cosplaying Characters
Written by Marianna Foran The sun is rising and your bank account suffers from cardiac arrest. The bathroom smells like Urban Decay makeup as the face staring back in the mirror is now a mask for the next 24 hours. This created identity allows many to practice, cosplay. “I like it more as an escape,”…
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Intramural Relationships
Written by Melisa Hernandez Video and photos by Ruben Hernadez Some students walk straight into their classroom at ACC, and leave right after to live their life outside of what the college has to offer. Often times, many fail to even interact with the peers inside the classroom. However, Student Life at ACC work to…
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Film Review: The Florida Project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written by Taylor Kokas The Florida Project, named after an early title of “Disney World,” follows six-year-old Moonee (Brooklynn Prince) living week-to-week in a bubble gum colored motel called “The Magic Castle,” being raised by her young, rebellious mother Halley (Bria Vinaite). When Moonee isn’t out on the streets with her mother – selling perfume,…
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Halloween in Austin
Written by Tracy Fuller The Halloween season in Austin can be indulging. With the hustle and bustle of the academic life, it’s paramount that time is made to decompress, especially after midterms. There are several events in town to suit your social craving from cult classic horror screenings to traditional 6th Street shenanigans. But remember, Halloween falls…
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Austin City Limits 2017
Written and photos by Halie Davis Pulling in headliners as Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers, Chance The Rapper and Gorrillaz, made for a variety of dance parties across the stages. If those artists just weren’t an attendees jam, silent disco was offered. Adding in a new stage this year (Barton Springs) and the…
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ACC at PRIDE Parade
Written by Ruben Hernandez Photos by Stefanie Vermillion The annual Austin Pride Parade is a festivity that comes once a year. From across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, the festival allows self-expression in a variety of forms from all walks of life. While the Pride Parade isn’t Austin-exclusive, locals did use this as an opportunity to hit…
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Male Athlete of the Year
Photo By: Joe Van Vranken Story By: Halie Davis The Intramural Sports & Recreation program at ACC provides ways for students to participate in a variety of sports from bowling, co-rec flag football, volleyball and more. Terrell Hill, Business student at Austin Community College, posses natural-born talents for both leadership and athletic endurance. These skill…
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Student Organization of the Year
Photo By: Joe Van Vranken Story By: Halie Davis STEAM The purpose of STEAM as a student organization is to create a a network of students entering the file of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Some of us may, still, be getting familiar with the education acronym for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).…
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Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
Photo and Story By: Halie Davis The Community Service Experience provides all students the opportunity to connect with our community through service. One might not expect a registered nurse, certified tax preparer and full-time ACC student to serve as a volunteer. however, ACC student, Alisha Merchant put in over 400 hours of volunteer time alongside…