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  • Local Coffee Shop Bennu Opens Third Location

    Local Coffee Shop Bennu Opens Third Location

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    By Alexa Smith An Austin Staple, Bennu Coffee, has recently opened their third location on Jacob Fontaine Lane right next to Austin Community College’s Highland campus. Bennu’s first location opened on East Martin Luther King Blvd. in 2009. The coffee houses’ second location was opened in 2017 after Bennu owners Stephanie and Steve Williams bought…

  • ACC Student Life Hosts Virtual Enneagram Workshop Series for Students

    ACC Student Life Hosts Virtual Enneagram Workshop Series for Students

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    Written By: Marissa Greene How familiar does this scenario sound to you? One day while bored on the internet you decide to do what most people do when bored on the internet — you take a personality quiz. Whether it be just for the fun of it or for personal development, after a quick google…

  • A Salute to the Veterans Resource Center

    A Salute to the Veterans Resource Center

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    The Place for Students Who Served Story by: Jace Puckett Veteran students are able to receive academic, financial, and personal assistance while enrolled at Austin Community College through a resource known as The Veterans Resource Center located at Highland Campus.  Located in building 4000, the first thing a student will see when they walk in…

  • ACC Encourages Students to Utilize Resources to Combat Food Insecurity

    ACC Encourages Students to Utilize Resources to Combat Food Insecurity

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ACC community sheds light on the silent issue of food insecurity amongst its students. Story and video by:  Marissa Greene How can a house stand tall when it is built on sand? Similarly, how can a student achieve success when lacking the physiological needs such as food, shelter, and sleep? According to the…

  • ACC Implements new Payment Deadline

    ACC Implements new Payment Deadline

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    Story by: Nalani Nuylan Austin Community College will implement a new tuition payment deadline in Spring 2020. This new system eliminates confusion and to help students save their money. Here is the need to know information regarding the new payment plans.   Students registering on or after January 6 will need to pay their tuition by…

  • ACC Therapy Dogs

    ACC Therapy Dogs

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    Austin Dog Alliance Brings Therapy Dogs to Help Students De-stress  Written Story by: Marissa GreeneVideo and Photo by: Alexa Smith  One too many cups of coffee. Deciding whether or not to pull an all-nighter. Spending more time on Quizlet than you thought one human was capable of. If you got shudders from any of those…

  • Sexual Safety at ACC

    Sexual Safety at ACC

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    Written by: Regina Seanez *ACCENT is not reliable for providing any medical advice to students and if they are unsure about their health they should seek a medical professional.* Even though we’ve seen our society grow into more of a welcoming environment for tough conversations, there are still some topics that are still left in…

  • Things to do in Austin Over Winter Break

    Things to do in Austin Over Winter Break

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    How to make the most of your break Story by: Nalani Nuylan It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The gift-giving, family time and quirky traditions. With a month to ourselves over the Holiday season, here are some festive activities you and your loved ones can do in Austin over winter break.  See ZACK…

  • Is Self-Care Self-Indulgent?

    Is Self-Care Self-Indulgent?

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    When Self-Care Is Taken Too Far Story and Video By: Jace Puckett What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Facial masks, binging on snacks, taking a mental health spa day? While all of these things can be good in moderation, they may not be the most productive ways to actually take care of yourself.…

  • The Tricky Balance Between Study and Sleep

    The Tricky Balance Between Study and Sleep

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    A “Chicken or Egg” Dilemma, and How Students Can Fix It Story by: Jace Puckett College is a precarious balance between students’ social lives and classes; careers and exams; and, perhaps most importantly, sleeping and studying. Putting off study time can lead to long nights of cramming; conversely, losing sleep can cause students to crash…