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  • Riverbat Cafe: You Get Served

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    Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, reporter A quick bite to eat and then off to classes is how many ACC students operate on a daily basis. The Eastview Campus has an option for hungry students —The Riverbat Cafe, located in the campus courtyard. The cafe offers two different menus, the regular menu which changes each week…

  • Allies or Assets

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    New Group Supports Local Black Lives Matter movement in Unique Relationship Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, reporter Photos by Anthony DeVera and Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, reporter Black Lives Matter has a new ally, a resource of an organization called Allies for Black Lives. “We are not part of the Black Lives Matter Austin general meetings,” Sacha Jacobson,…

  • Shyamalan Returns with Horror- Comedy “The Visit”

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    Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, reporter In a surprising twist, M. Night Shyamalan’s new horror-comedy “The Visit,” ends with — a plot twist. Most people recognize the name M. Night Shyamalan as the director of the movies “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs.” After those two outstanding films, Shyamalan’s track record went down from there having made…

  • Christian Rap Gets Students to Clap

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    Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, reporter A lifetime of passionate lip syncing in the shower may have been the ticket to winning big at Student Life’s Riverbat Bash. The fifth annual Riverbat Bash on Sept. 17, welcomed students and the community with free food, family activities and chances to win Austin City Limits passes. More than…

  • Music: Poetic Lyrics Elevate “To Pimp a Butterfly”

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    Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, Reporter West Coast rapper and Compton native Kendrick Lamar unveiled his new album “To Pimp A Butterfly” on March 15. Lamar’s poetic lyrics bring America’s issues to life with upbeat tracks, a heavy jazz influence and strong vocals. Lamar shows growth from his previous album “good kid m.A.A.d city” by pushing…

  • 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…

  • TIPA 2015

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    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:…

  • ACC Spring Break Preparation 2015

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    Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, Reporter Survival tips gave students a new perspective on spring break, today at the Rio Grande Campus. The Office of Student Life held a spring break preparation fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Austin Police Department attended to provide students with safety tips on spring break. Students were advised…

  • Leadership and Diversity Conference

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    [soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/accent-editor/lgbtq-conference-mixdown-3″ comments=”true” auto_play=”false” color=”ff7700″ width=”100%” height=”81″] Story and Photos by Ryan Fotenette-Mitchell Thought provoking conversations took center stage at the Nov. 21 Leadership and Diversity Conference. Attendees at the Highland Campus event explored lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender issues. Austin Community College Student Life staff member Angela Roberston discussed the main objective for conference. “So…