Tag: ACCENT
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ACC’s Radio-Television-Film Department Has Brand New Digs
The radio-television-film (RTF) department’s new home at Austin Community College is located at the school’s Highland campus in north Austin. Story by Georgina Barahona Edited by Pete Ramirez As part of the college’s second phase of renovations to what was once the Highland Mall, the department now boasts a state-of-art facility where students can gain…
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Get Ahead On Your Degree Plan By Taking ACC’s Summer Classes
Registration for the 2022 summer semester began on April 4 for all current or returning Austin Community College students. As of April 18, new students can register as well. Written by Morris Haywood Edited by Pete Ramirez ACC will be providing over 2,400 open sections across eleven campuses this summer so students can continue their…
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UT Students Seek Help From ACC With Community Outreach Initiative
The student-led Texas Civic Impact Council needs help from Austin Community College and other Austin area colleges to shine a light on socio-economic opportunities for the community ahead of a major transit infrastructure project. Written by Ky Duffey Edited by Pete Ramirez “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the…
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ACC’s Student Government Association and How You Can Get Involved
Story by Gloria Nguyen Graphics by Kate Korepova Edited by Pete Ramirez The Student Government Association (SGA) is a student organization comprised of members who have been duly elected from the student body of Austin Community College District. According to SGA’s constitution, their goals are to facilitate understanding of democracy in our college, promote involvement…
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Revealing Different Layers of Pedro “Pete” Ramirez, Editor-in-Chief of ACCENT Student Media
The writer’s ever-changing journey to his current position has been a chart of restlessness and recklessness. Story by Angelica Ruzanova Edited by Pete Ramirez Growing up in the border town of Edinburg, Texas in the Lower Rio Grande Valley known for its multicultural populace and immigration controversies, Pedro “Pete” Ramirez’s curiosity about his community and…
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Navigating Scholarships
ACCENT reporters Nicholas Brown and Nathan Lu met with three ACC students to hear their experiences applying for scholarships.
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Financial Aid for Beginners
Graphic by Kate Korepova Written by Duncan McIntyre Edited by Pete Ramirez In the age of COVID-19, students in higher education institutions around the world have had to cope with a rapidly changing collegiate landscape. Classes are largely being held virtually, and students have had to deal with the financial strain caused by a global…
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Graduating Virtually
Graphic by Kate Korepova Story and Video By Pete Ramirez In order to protect ourselves from COVID-19, much of our lives and work have been pushed into virtual settings. Austin Community College’s spring 2021 commencement was no different and was also forced to be held virtually. ACCENT wanted to check-in with students graduating during this…
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ACC Alumni Making a Mark in West Texas
Sarah Vasquez (right) interviews an ACC student for ACCENT while on campus when she attended the school in 2009. Photo taken by Karissa Rodriguez
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Pride Month: Legislative Edition
By: Kyrios LoNigro This year is seemingly the worst on record for LGBT+ equality. More than 250 anti-LGBT+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the U.S. Texas is the leading state with 12 bills being proposed this legislative session, targeting transgender youth. One banning a type of school sports participation and, another, health…