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Vision+Voice Makes a Comeback 

Interview with Maxine LaQueene

More than Graphic Design: A Look into the World of Viscom

Understanding Prop A and B on the Ballot

Reflecting on Women’s History Month

The Inner Workings of My Mind: Great Questions Part 1

HB 1686: No Place for Hate

Texas Advocacy Day 2023: Voices of LGBTQ Texans

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

State Representative Gina Hinojosa is interviewed via Zoom by ACCENT Editor-in-Chief Pete Ramirez.

Q & A with State Representative Gina Hinojosa

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ACC’s Radio-Television-Film Department Has Brand New Digs

Guillermo Martinez speaks to ACCENT reporter Morris Haywood via Google Meet.

Get Ahead On Your Degree Plan By Taking ACC’s Summer Classes

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How To Write A Successful Scholarship Essay

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UT Students Seek Help From ACC With Community Outreach Initiative

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In the Eye of the Beholder: A Museum Exhibition Review

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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

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Keep You and Yours Cyber Secure

Mindfulness for Beginners

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How To Register To Vote

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Looking for a Job? Let Career Services Help

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ACC Students Take Control of Their Finances with Help from Student Money Management Office

Financial Aid for Beginners

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  • Vision+Voice Makes a Comeback 

    Vision+Voice Makes a Comeback 

    Students share their thoughts at ACC’s revived literary festival By Angelica Ruzanova Humans are storytelling creatures. From cave drawings of star clusters to our fast-paced appetite to connect in the digital terrain today, we discover the world and ourselves through waves of proliferating knowledge. Our curiosity makes us human, and Austin Community College aims to … Continue reading “Vision+Voice Makes a Comeback “


  • Interview with Maxine LaQueene

    Interview with Maxine LaQueene

    ACCENT Media’s Digital Editor, Foster Milburn, interviews Maxine LaQueene in efforts to advocate against anti-trans laws. Watch Foster and Maxine discuss topics on human rights, the reality of being trans in Texas, the disenfranchisement and abuse that has befallen the trans community, and what we can do at Austin Community College to remain level-headed in today’s highly polarized society.


  • More than Graphic Design: A Look into the World of Viscom

    More than Graphic Design: A Look into the World of Viscom

    Story by Amelie Cox Visual Communication, also known as Viscom, is another world in and of itself. The rabbit hole of umbrella categories and sub-disciplines can be overwhelming at first glance. However, ACC’s faculty and staff have centered the department around student success.  With an emerging digital presence, specialized graphic skills are more prominent than … Continue readingMore than Graphic Design: A Look into the World of Viscom


  • Understanding Prop A and B on the Ballot

    Understanding Prop A and B on the Ballot

    Local elections for the state of Texas take place on Saturday, May 6. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls.


  • Reflecting on Women’s History Month

    Reflecting on Women’s History Month

    ACC International Programs and Office of Experiential Learning hosted Global Storytelling about Women: Empowerment and Disruption panel on March 28 with presentations from staff and students alike. The presenters discussed a variety of topics such as feminine ideals, fairy tales, monsters in literature, and stories of indigenous women in politics.


  • The Inner Workings of My Mind: Great Questions Part 1

    The Inner Workings of My Mind: Great Questions Part 1

    An essay on being a student with a neurodivergent brain by ACCENT writer Aaron Moeller. This article is part of the Student Welfare Series, exploring the Great Questions program in the ACC humanities department.


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