Students voice opinions on smoking ban with majority in favor of the new regulation
All campuses at Austin Community College are now smoke free. The ACC Student Government Association surveyed 745 students regarding the Board of Trustee's recent decision to "implement a smoke-free policy for all campuses and facilities."
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Students chill out with RB, free ice skating lessons, food at Student Life sponsored welcome back
Student Life welcomed back students for the spring 2012 semester with a winter- wonderland-themed ice skating party Jan. 19 at Chaparral Ice in Northcross Mall.
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Student Government Association participates in student advocacy, encourages students to vote
The Student Government Association (SGA) covered a lot of ground on Jan. 20 in its first meeting of the 2012 spring semester at the Highland Business Center.
For students who wonder what Austin Community College's student government does, SGA President Dylan Pera provided insight into the importance of student government at ACC.
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Local artist exhibit highlights struggles, triumphs of civil rights movement
The Role and History of Education in East Austin Neighborhoods art exhibit, by internationally recognized Austin artist Fidencio Duran, brought colorful awareness to the student cafe area of the Round Rock Campus.
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It's a fresh new year, and with it comes a new team dynamic here at The Accent. Many of our editors are returning from last semester, but have taken on new roles, myself included. I welcome all Austin Community College students, faculty and staff back to campus for the spring 2012 semester as the new Editor-in- Chief of The Accent.
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Austin Community College’s Study Abroad programs offer students chances to explore different regions
During the summer, Austin Community College offers nine study abroad programs, which cover interests
ranging from anthropology and language immersion to literature and film history. This semester, The Accent will spotlight different study abroad programs in each issue.
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ACC mourns recent loss of astronomy, physics, math professor over winter break
Gary Wade Crane, 54, passed away during the holiday break at his home around Dec. 23. He was born in Austin, Texas April 7, 1957 and attended high school
and college in Central Texas, eventually receiving a Master's Degree in Math from Southwest Texas State University.
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Campus groups collaborate to showcase student talent in annual show, foster teamwork, promote
This April students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and win prizes by participating in the talent show sponsored by ACC Creative Incubator, the Student Activity Advisory Board (SAAB), and Student Government Association (SGA).
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Campus groups collaborate to showcase student talent in annual show, foster teamwork, promote
Students chill out with RB, free ice skating lessons, food at Student Life sponsored welcome back
Intramural Sports and Recreation program comes back bigger than ever with projected increases in
Student Government Association participates in student advocacy, encourages students to vote
Local artist exhibit highlights struggles, triumphs of civil rights movement
Austin Community College’s Study Abroad programs offer students chances to explore different regions
Students voice opinions on smoking ban with majority in favor of the new regulation
Life & Arts
California singer-songwriter brings back classic country sound with debut album.
Local band Moonlight Towers follows up studio album with live recording, US Tour
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“We Need To Talk About Kevin” film rich with depressing, suffocating moments
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