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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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Why You Should Join the Honors Program
Spring semester is around the corner, meaning students are taking the important step of making their schedule before registration ends on Jan. 3. What many students are not aware of is that their classes can improve significantly by enrolling in an honors course, which, no, is not part of an elite society. Instead, it is … Continue reading “Why You Should Join the Honors Program”
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A Cuban Refugee Spreads the Joy of Music
Lillian Simmons was evacuated from Cuba as a child and went on to continue her artistic passion in the U.S. After the pandemic, her piano studio struggles with recovering but that doesn’t stop the music. Story by Daniel Sadjadi The sun has set on Frontier Trail. The root beer starts flowing, and pencils begin marking … Continue reading “A Cuban Refugee Spreads the Joy of Music“
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Ahead of the Curve: Student Mobility in the ACC District
Students discuss the benefits of the ACC Green Pass and public transportation. Story by Jacob Tacdol Graphics by Marisela Perez-Maita For students living in the Austin area, commuting to and from school can be a stressful and time consuming task. This year, the Austin Community College District is once again offering the Capital Metro Green … Continue reading “Ahead of the Curve: Student Mobility in the ACC District”
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Activist Brandon Wolf on the Pulse Massacre and Finding a Sense of Belonging
Hosted and produced by Morris Haywood In this podcast, ACCENT’s Morris Haywood sits down with Brandon Wolf, an LQBTQ+ advocate and survivor of the Orlando Nightclub shooting, to talk about humanizing marginalized experiences, gun safety reform, and recent Florida legislature prohibiting instruction of sexual orientation. “All the moments you think you earned your place can … Continue reading “Activist Brandon Wolf on the Pulse Massacre and Finding a Sense of Belonging”



