Tag: Chloe Kwak
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Boards Members Settle In
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…
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TIPA 2015
Six members of Accent’s student staff attended the 2015 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association conference April 9-11 in San Antonio. Congratulations to Accent Editor in Chief Noor Alahmadi who was elected Secretary of the 2016 TIPA student executive committee. Congratulations to the following Accent students for being recognized in five categories including two First Place awards:…
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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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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…