Brian Who? Millennials Change Channels on Tradional Media
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...
View ArticleQueer Writing Goes Mainstream in ACC Curriculum
Story by Stefanie Ventura, Reporter ACC has welcomed queer writing into its honors program. This semester, for the first time, the college offered ENGL 1302 – Composition II “Queer Writing: Stories By...
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Student Voice: Commuting to Campus
Gaius Straka, Reporter — Anthony DeVera, Photographer What can ACC do to improve your commute? FREDRICK JOHNSON — The parking spaces should be bigger. Even when you have a compact like I do, if one...
View ArticleCampus Org Profile: Phi Theta Kappa
Story by Shannon Mullery, Reporter At the beginning of each semester, college students receive invitaions via mail, e-mail and word of mouth to join a multitude of clubs, groups and fraternities or...
View ArticleThe Wiz
Story by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell, Reporter Cody Blount delighted the audience with strong vocals, lively dancing and over-the-top lines. in his performance of the Tin Man in the ACC drama...
View ArticleBeast of Bass and Boom
Marshall C. Simpson— First Place “The piece was inspired by my music taste. I enjoy electronic and industrial and I felt I could convey that liking through a visual representation.” Accent holds...
View ArticleTech: Will Consumers Get Wound Up Over New Apple Watch?
Story by Shannon Mullery, Reporter Apple’s newest product, Apple Watch, has many loyal Apple fans eagerly awaiting its release. The watch features a touch screen face on which users can access the...
View ArticleMusic: Poetic Lyrics Elevate “To Pimp a Butterfly”
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...
View ArticleFilm: “Unfriended” Illuminates the Lonely Side of Social Media
Story by Kyle August, Reporter “Unfriended” turns ordinary social media interactions into terrifying en- counters. In the horror/thriller, teenager Blaire Lily receives a Skype message from her...
View ArticleHLC Gets Wet Lab Funding
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...
View ArticleLetter From the Editor
By Anthony DeVera, Editor in Chief The first day of school is like New Year’s Day for scholastic institutions. Many ponder the potential academic new year’s resolutions and events posed by the...
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What Is Your Favorite Quote And Who Said It?
Story by, Stefani Ventura, Reporter Kendal Travis• Forget what hurt you in the past, but never forget what it taught you. — Shannon L. Alder Miguel Barvosa-Martinez• Nothing is more despicable than...
View ArticleOn the Record: Ben Mathey
Interview and photo done by Shaina Kambo Eastview Campus Manager Ben Mathey, has worked for ACC since 1999. He started in student services and gained experience as a center supervisor and adjunct...
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Behind The News
Story and photo by Anthony DeVera, Reporter and Editor in Chief ACC journalism professor Paul Brown anchors Capitol Tonight, a local political talk show on Time Warner Cable. A typical day includes...
View ArticleDancing for Independence
Story and photo by Stefani Ventura, Reporter It had just stopped raining before the music of Mariachi Estrella was heard around the Riverside Campus. ACC staff and students gathered to witness the...
View ArticleStudent Debt, Student Threat
Story by Noor Alahmadi, reporter Student debt is a looming black cloud affecting many students in America. According to the U.S. Department of Education, student loan interest rates have gone down...
View ArticleChristian Rap Gets Students to Clap
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...
View ArticleConcealed Carry, Open Controversy
Story by Christian Santiago, reporter This past summer, the Texas legislature passed S.B. 11. The republican sponsored bill allows those with a concealed handgun license (CHL) to carry a concealed...
View ArticleShyamalan Returns with Horror- Comedy “The Visit”
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...
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Campus Viewpoint
Interviews by Ryan Fontenette-Mitchell and photos by Joseph Lee What are your thoughts on the 2016 presidential race? Christian Padilla • Round Rock Campus: I feel like every race has gone through...
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