Tag: The Accent
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Help Wanted: Meet the Three Finalists for Chancellor of ACC
In its 50th year, ACC is already nearing the final stages of its first middle-aged major change. Announced in an email to students, staff and faculty on June 16th was an invitation to meet the three top candidates to succeed Dr. Richard Rhodes in the role of ACC’s supreme position, the Chancellor.
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Learn How to Go Green with ACC’s Green Team
Story by Georgina Barahona Edited by Pete Ramirez Have you ever wondered what you could do to protect the natural environment around you? Have you ever tried to calculate and lower your carbon footprint? Austin Community College’s Office of Energy & Sustainability can help you address these questions and discover how you can get involved…
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Prizes, Pizza, and Kombucha Pop: A Look at the Eastview Campus Fall Fest
Story and photos by Shaina Kambo, Reporter Eastview Campus hosted the Fall Fest, a student appreciation event providing free food, admission, and activities open to all ACC students. The seventeen-member Enrollment Management Team at Eastview Campus organized the October 15 event. Recruiting Advising Specialist Kendra Singletary said the aim of putting on such an event was to…
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Photo Story: Collings Guitars
Photo story by, Kelly West News Photography One Class, Fall 15′ Collings Guitars, which started as a one-man shop in the mid-1970s, has grown to include more than 70 full-time employees and an expanding facility on the western edge of Travis County. Bill Collings dropped out of college as a pre-med major and started repairing…
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On the Record: Gigi Edwards Bryant
Story by Shaina Kambo, reporter Photo Courtesy of Deborah Cannon, Austin American-Statesman ACC District Trustee and businesswoman Gigi Edwards Bryant, who grew up in the Texas foster care system, began her post-secondary education at ACC in 1977. Bryant recently discussed her journey to success with Accent. ACCENT: What was your childhood like? BRYANT: My childhood…
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At the Movies: A Review of Recent Box Office Films
Reviews by Avery Callaway and Gaius Straka, Bridge of Spies Steven Spielberg’s latest film, “Bridge of Spies,” is pleasant, but not very memorable. There are no standout moments that can really push it over the edge from being good to great. Even with the Coen brothers writing and Tom Hanks’ star power elevating the film,…
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A Surreal Steve-O
Story by Christian Santiago, reporter In lieu of recording his Showtime comedy special at the Paramount Theater on November 21, Steve-O of Jackass fame took some time to speak with Accent to answer a few questions. Accent: What inspires you? What’s the inspiration for the things that you do? Steve-O: “My main inspiration is the…
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Riverbat Cafe: You Get Served
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…