Tag: The Accent

  • Alternate Route to Success

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    Jessica Youssefi, Reporter  Students attend college for different reasons, but the desire for success is a common trait. Whether they are using community college as a way to familiarize themselves with the nuances of college life, or as a way to re-acclimate to an academic lifestyle, community colleges around the country offer opportunities and hope…

  • The Road of Exploration In Texas

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    Story and Photo by Kimber Lee Falkinburg,Contributor  Waste deep in a cool-water pool, I waded the waters of Chinati Hot Springs nestled among the Chihuahuan Mountains just inside the Texas border. Chinati proved to be the surprise highlight of my 1,300 mile Texas adventure that began in Austin. The springs are near to Marfa, a…

  • Restaurant Review

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    Adriel Vigo, Contributor  Sawyer & Co. : 4827 E. Cesar Chavez Street For those craving a taste of Southern Louisiana, Sawyer & Co. serves traditional favorites like jambalaya, crawfish and corn bread. Less than a 15-minute drive from the Eastview and Rio Grande campuses, the restaurant is also accessible by Capital Metro buses. Although Sawyer…

  • A Merry Friggin Christmas

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    Joseph Van Vranken, Multimedia Editor   “A Merry Friggin’ Christmas” tells the story of Boyd Mitchler, played by Joel McHale, whose Christmas spirit and belief in Santa Claus were stolen at a young age by his alcoholic, ill-tempered father Mitch, played by Robin Williams. Now a father himself, Boyd slaves tirelessly to ensure that his…

  • Monochrome

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    Karen Zimmermann, Contributor  “There’s no such thing as pure black or pure white,” Thomas Hilton said, pointing to the almost-black circle in the center of a pop-art geometric piece. Hilton, the exhibition director, pointed out how there was a slight amber glare on the spot from the studio lighting above. “So pure black and pure…

  • Student Life

    Student Life

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    Hien Nguyen, Contributor  A delegation of six students and two staff members represented the Office of Student Life at this year’s National Association for College Activities. The conference was held in Arlington, Texas from Oct. 23 to 25. The annual conference brings student leaders together from different colleges for professional development sessions and activities to help…

  • Midterm Election Recap, ACC Outcome

    Midterm Election Recap, ACC Outcome

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    Andrew Blanton, Contributor  Gubernatorial Race  Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott defeated Democratic nominee Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, by receiving nearly 60 percent of the votes cast, making Abbott the first new governor-elect since Rick Perry took office in 2000. Davis, who soared into the national spotlight last year after leading a 13-hour filibuster against new…