Tag: Austin Community College
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The Road of Exploration In Texas
Story and Photo by Kimber Lee Falkinburg,Contributor Waste deep in a cool-water pool, I waded the waters of Chinati Hot Springs nestled among the Chihuahuan Mountains just inside the Texas border. Chinati proved to be the surprise highlight of my 1,300 mile Texas adventure that began in Austin. The springs are near to Marfa, a…
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Restaurant Review
Adriel Vigo, Contributor Sawyer & Co. : 4827 E. Cesar Chavez Street For those craving a taste of Southern Louisiana, Sawyer & Co. serves traditional favorites like jambalaya, crawfish and corn bread. Less than a 15-minute drive from the Eastview and Rio Grande campuses, the restaurant is also accessible by Capital Metro buses. Although Sawyer…
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A Merry Friggin Christmas
Joseph Van Vranken, Multimedia Editor “A Merry Friggin’ Christmas” tells the story of Boyd Mitchler, played by Joel McHale, whose Christmas spirit and belief in Santa Claus were stolen at a young age by his alcoholic, ill-tempered father Mitch, played by Robin Williams. Now a father himself, Boyd slaves tirelessly to ensure that his…
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Faculty/Staff Spotlight
Angela Yousef, Contributor Roxane Royalty is a counselor and associate professor at the Highland Campus and has been with ACC for five years. ACCENT: Do you have a role model? Royalty: Yes, my previous boss in San Antonio — director of services for women and non traditional students. ACCENT: What do you like most about…
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Student Life
Hien Nguyen, Contributor A delegation of six students and two staff members represented the Office of Student Life at this year’s National Association for College Activities. The conference was held in Arlington, Texas from Oct. 23 to 25. The annual conference brings student leaders together from different colleges for professional development sessions and activities to help…
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Midterm Election Recap, ACC Outcome
Andrew Blanton, Contributor Gubernatorial Race Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott defeated Democratic nominee Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, by receiving nearly 60 percent of the votes cast, making Abbott the first new governor-elect since Rick Perry took office in 2000. Davis, who soared into the national spotlight last year after leading a 13-hour filibuster against new…
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Death Rights
Chloe Kwak, Contributor When 29- year-old Brittany Maynard spoke publicly about the decision to end her life due to terminal illness, Death with Dignity Laws gained national attention. Maynard, who died Nov.1 with medical assistance, moved to Oregon because of its Death with Dignity Law. The law allows terminally ill residents access to prescription drugs…
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On the Record: Robert Skiles
Jessica Youssefi — Contributor ACCENT: How long have you been composing and performing? SKILES: My mother was a concert pianist and my dad was a jazz trumpet player, so truthfully I was around music from infancy on. I started plunking notes at the piano at age two or three. ACCENT: As founder of Beto and…
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Student Voice: The Abortion Question
Adriel Vigo, Contributor What are you thoughts on Texas law which caused the majority of the state’s abortion clinics to close because of its restrictions on abortion providers?” Daniel Hall — “I’ve always been pro- choice. It’s a woman’s body. Then of course there’s a point where life starts and that should be the point.…
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Handling Stress
Sarah Samson and Chloe Kwak, Contributors Attending college can be exciting, yet stressful — especially during finals. A 2013 survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute reported that more than 30 percent of all college freshman often felt overwhelmed. ACC students are no exception and have their own ways of dealing with stress. “I…