Category: Campus Viewpoint
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Culinary Cut: Smoothies
Written by Alexa SmithVideo by Marissa Greene With summer coming up, it’s a great time to try out some delicious new smoothie recipes. Give greens a chance with our greens smoothie or take a break from the usual strawberry banana with our mixed berry smoothie. If you’re looking for something with protein try out the…
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Happiness Over Acceptance
Written by Alyssa Lopez Acceptance, for many, is feeling welcomed and having a sense of belonging. Happiness is something most of us seek in order to make us feel whole. Worrying about how someone chooses to perceive who we are can have a major impact on us. The constant notion of being judged by people and…
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ACC Highland Point of Light for Take Back The Night
Written By Ruben Hernandez Video By Nathaniel Torres Austin Community College hosted its first ever Take Back the Night event, focused on the support of those who have undergone sexual assault or domestic violence. The event not only offered a variety of resources, but also a march through the main Highland Campus building and a…
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Right to the First Amendment
While the freedom of speech is one major medium for students to actively use their voice, they can also consider their freedom of the press, a road that seems to be less traveled on. Student journalism is something that students might want to keep an eye out for or get involved in. Written, photos &…
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The Rise of Vaping
The JUUL: Is it the cause for the rise in nicotine addiction across young adults? Written & Photos by Sheridan SmithVideo by Ruben Hernandez The 1988 Surgeon General’s Report discovered that cigarettes and other forms of tobacco are addicting, the pharmacologic and behavioral processes that determine nicotine addiction are similar to those that determine addiction…
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Dreaming of an American Education
Written and Filmed by Ruben Hernandez[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Living the American dream is something that many people have chased for years. For those living in the United States, it can be achieved with a great amount of effort and relentlessness. However, those who have found their way into the states from another country have a few extra…
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Student Government Association Serves ACC
Written by Wes Eng Since this past semester, the Student Government Association (SGA) has been working for you. SGA hosts events such as the talent show, DACA events, the Constitution Debate Day Celebration, book drives and more. The success of these events has been due to student contribution. This semester brings some change to the structure of SGA.…
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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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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…