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  • HLC Gets Wet Lab Funding

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    Story by Jessica Youssefi, Reporter Joseph Lee, Photo Editor Austin Community College is the first two-year institution to receive funding from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. The $485 million fund was created by the Texas Legislature in 2005. The Highland Campus will receive $4.9 million to build an 8,400-square- foot, advanced biotechnology research lab. Funding…

  • Brian Who? Millennials Change Channels on Tradional Media

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    Story by Noor Alahmadi, Editor in Chief Young viewers move away from network news and tune in to on-demand and citizen sourced news while consumers ponder traditional notions of journalistic integrity Brian Williams’ fall from grace revealed the younger generation’s shift from traditional media toward online news outlets. While NBC’s 30-and-older demo- graphic wonders what…

  • New Perspectives Shed Light on Old Stereotypes

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    Story by Kyle August, Reporter Increased scrutiny of Islam and Muslim culture have caused unease for both Muslims and non Muslims in America as many struggle with issues of identity and acceptance Many American Muslims are frustrated. The events of 9/11 and the actions of extremist groups have brought Islam and Muslim culture under fire.…

  • Australia VS ACC

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    ACC women and mens intramural basketball team played against Australia, on December 10th 2014. The women’s team lost their match 45-40. The mens team came up on top to win their game 62-32.

  • Faculty/Staff Spotlight

    Faculty/Staff Spotlight

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    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…

  • Death Rights

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    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…

  • Community College Bond Under Vote in November

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    Dillon Fleharty– Photo Editor Voters will decide in November whether Austin Community College will receive roughly $386 million to build new facilities and renovate exist- ing ones. The Bond package is divided into two propositions: one is focused on the planning and construction of future growth, while the second is focused on funding existing growth,…

  • Lackluster Debate Sets Tone for Gubernatorial Race

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    Forrest Milburn– Editor In a display lacking the expected fireworks, State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, faced off against Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott at the Edinburg Conference Center in the Rio Grande Valley. The Sept. 19 debate was the first of two debates set for this year’s gubernatorial election and was moderated by McAllen…