Category: Local Events
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In the Eye of the Beholder: A Museum Exhibition Review
ACCENT’s Web Content Editor, Angelica Ruzanova, gives us an in-depth look into Daniel Johnston’s “I Live My Broken Dreams” exhibition at The Contemporary Austin’s Jones Center. Story by Angelica Ruzanova Edited by Pete Ramirez Truth, deep-seated within each one of us, finds its own way of expressing itself. For the late Austin artist and musician…
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Getting Festive with Texas Tribune CEO, Evan Smith
By Pete Ramirez The Texas Tribune, a digital, nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization, is hosting its eleventh annual Texas Tribune Festival beginning on Monday, September 20, 2021, and ending Friday evening, September 25, 2021. This festival brings together leading politicians and policymakers within local, state and national government to participate in a mix of one-on-one interviews,…
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Plastic Free July
Jasmin Rostamnezhad, Austin Community College’s Sustainability Coordinator, is interviewed by ACCENT’s Editor-In-Chief, Pete Ramirez.
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Juneteenth: History to Present Day
Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event which is also known as “Black Independence Day” and “Texas Emancipation Day,” is beginning to see mainstream celebrations. While the holiday was informally commemorated for years, Texas became the first state to honor the…
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Five Remote Events for Taking a Break
Written by Marissa Greene If you’re looking for a way to take your mind off the current events, Student Life has a variety of activities for ACC students. The catch, be signed into the Student Life Portal to see all events at austincc.edu/mysl. Netflix Party Movie Nights Every Friday night Student Life will host Netflix…
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Things to do in Austin Over Winter Break
How to make the most of your break Story by: Nalani Nuylan It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The gift-giving, family time and quirky traditions. With a month to ourselves over the Holiday season, here are some festive activities you and your loved ones can do in Austin over winter break. See ZACK…
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Austin Film Fest: A Patient Man Interview
The 26th Annual Austin Film Festival came to an end on Thursday, Oct. 31. As a hidden gem among the various film festivals from around the world, a variety of independent film screenings were showcased across the city. One of the screenings was “A Patient Man”, a film about a man who survives a car…
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Ascending to New Heights
Story and Photos by: McKenna Bailey Have you ever seen a poster around an Austin Community College campus that catches your eye, but you walk right past it? No matter which campus you attend, each of the communication boards provide helpful resources, information about student organizations, and other ways to engage yourself within the community.…