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  • Film: “Unfriended” Illuminates the Lonely Side of Social Media

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    Story by Kyle August, Reporter “Unfriended” turns ordinary social media interactions into terrifying en- counters. In the horror/thriller, teenager Blaire Lily receives a Skype message from her classmate Laura Barns. Blaire dismisses the message as a cruel prank because Laura commit- ted suicide a year ago after someone anonymously posted a mortifying video of her.…

  • Tech: Will Consumers Get Wound Up Over New Apple Watch?

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    Story by Shannon Mullery, Reporter Apple’s newest product, Apple Watch, has many loyal Apple fans eagerly awaiting its release. The watch features a touch screen face on which users can access the Internet, make calls and send texts. Although the watch is available for preorder, it remains to be seen if it will be as…

  • Campus Org Profile: Phi Theta Kappa

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    Story by Shannon Mullery, Reporter At the beginning of each semester, college students receive invitaions via mail, e-mail and word of mouth to join a multitude of clubs, groups and fraternities or sororities. One that students at ACC receive is a little yellow invitation in the mail for a group called Phi Theta Kappa. While…

  • Queer Writing Goes Mainstream in ACC Curriculum

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    Story by Stefanie Ventura, Reporter ACC has welcomed queer writing into its honors program. This semester, for the first time, the college offered ENGL 1302 – Composition II “Queer Writing: Stories By & About LGBTQ People.” The course is designed to show the importance of fiction for the LGBTQ community as a political tool, historical…

  • New Perspectives Shed Light on Old Stereotypes

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    Story by Kyle August, Reporter Increased scrutiny of Islam and Muslim culture have caused unease for both Muslims and non Muslims in America as many struggle with issues of identity and acceptance Many American Muslims are frustrated. The events of 9/11 and the actions of extremist groups have brought Islam and Muslim culture under fire.…

  • Brides’ Commitment Outshines Conflict

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    For better and for worse, in sickness and in health, devoted couple focus on health and family as the issue of same-sex marriage engages Texans in social debate Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, Reporter Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant’s relationship is more than a sensational news blurb. Before becoming the first same-sex couple to legally marry…

  • Boards Members Settle In

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    Chloe Kwak, Reporter New ACC board of trustees members Mark Williams and Gigi Edwards Bryant have had several months to settle into their new roles. “It’s an exciting time to be in the community college world,” Williams, a University of Texas graduate, said. Gigi Edwards Bryant is a sixth generation Austinite. “I am most excited about…