Tag: ACCENT
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Riverbats Call On ACC’s Administration to Act On Housing
“They want us to be like our mascot and sleep under bridges.” The administration’s lack of support enables housing insecurity to persist, student government members say. by Daniel Sadjadi Last August, ACC’s Student Government Association (SGA) members presented a recommendation proposal to the Board of Trustees to address the shortage of affordable housing for students. …
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OPINION: Upcoming Legislative Session Poses Threat for LGBTQ Texans
The Texas Legislative session for 2023 began on Jan. 10 and runs through May 29, 2023. Republicans control both chambers. Some bills on the agenda threaten LGBTQ Texans and women’s reproductive rights. by Foster Milburn Every two years, Texas representatives meet for a consecutive 140-day period. The sessions include the discussion and passing of bills…
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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…
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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? …
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Opinion: Democrats Had The Best Midterm in Decades…Thanks to Generation Z
Nov. 8 midterm elections were predicted to be a “red wave” of Republicans taking the House and Senate. Instead, we saw more of a trickle due to a record turnout in several key states from youths under 30. Opinion by Ky Duffey The U.S. midterm elections occur every two years and are often seen as…
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The Honors Program: curiosity and critical thinking
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— but an academic…
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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…
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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…
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Computer Science Club Highlight
Story by Nathan Lu Graphic by Claudia Hinojos When first enrolling in Austin Community College, very few students recognize the importance and benefits of joining a student organization. Although it may appear that spending numerous hours in meetings is a waste of time when other obligations such as school, work, and family take precedence, joining…
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Q & A with State Representative Gina Hinojosa
By Pete Ramirez Edited by Angelica Ruzanova and Ky Duffey The Texas State Legislature is not currently in session but that doesn’t mean State Representatives are not working. ACCENT’s Editor-in-Chief, Pete Ramirez, recently had the opportunity to chat with Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa of District 49 which covers a large portion of central Austin.…