Northridge vs. Pinnacle

It's a battle for valor. The trophy? Glory.  Only one ACC campus will fit on the pedestal of the world's gaze.  As students and faculty, we are the ACC legacy.  Our best campus will stand out as a beacon.  Undoubtedly, we will be scrutinized by the world.  They will decide whether to forget us, or move us on into legend.  For the sake of our immortality, we must find our best and herald it now, so its legacy may last forever. 

People are starting to notice their beloved campuses being pitted against each other.  The hearts of Cypress Creek failed as they read their defeat in last issue.  Our condolences go out to them, but we must understand that none of us really fail when we brush aside the losers to find greatness.  So let us move one step closer to glory by narrowing it down between the Northridge and Pinnacle campuses.  We're off!

In the future this might be a fairer fight, but we can't judge according to guesses as to what might be.  At the present it seems clear that Northridge just has more to offer students than Pinnacle.  With comparable class sizes, and soon to be comparable parking lots, it really comes down to the programs offered at Northridge.  Pinnacle might have more potential than Northridge, but with nothing in the books for growth right now, the victory falls into Northridge's hands. 
    Good job Northridge! 

NORTHRIDGE CAMPUS (winner)

Programs Offered:
With a whopping 84 programs, it nearly doubles what Pinnacle has to offer.

Class Size:
According to campus manager Belvolyn Smith, the approximate average class size is 30.  The class sizes range from 24 to 36. 

Parking Capacity:
An equally whopping 1,340 spots once again shatters Pinnacle's claim to fame.

Planned Growth:
Northridge is done growing for the moment.  Executive Director of Facilities and Construction William Mullane says that the site is pretty much built out.

Why NRG?
Smith said that NRG is a very open and friendly campus. 
"People are always telling me they enjoy coming to this campus because we meet their needs; everything they want they find is at this campus," Smith said.
Smith also pointed out that Northridge offers a commercial music department.
"We offer some programs not at any of the other campuses," Smith said

PINNACLE

Programs Offered:
The slim 48 they offer does seem small in comparison to Northridge's bundle. 

Class Size:
According to Campus Manager Judy VanCleve they have some that seat 20, some 28, the standard is 36, and there is a couple a little larger.  So, they're about the same.

Parking Capacity:
While the scant 544 lot capacity hurts Pinnacles chances in this category, both the plans to build a larger lot, and the shuttle they currently offer, will be taken into account.

Planned Growth:
Pinnacle is growing. ACC purchased 36 acres for expansion.  Construction of additional parking will be starting up soon.  This will add about 440 spaces and a new driveway to the campus, and relieve the need for the shuttle.  Mullane says that out of the existing campuses, Pinnacle is one of the better options for expansion.

Why PIN?
It appears that one of the major draws of Pinnacle Campus might soon be going away.  VanCleve pointed out the Shuttle as a major plus of the Pinnacle Campus, but with the parking lot expansion on the horizon the shuttle's days are numbered. 
Still, Pinnacle does offer something very unique.
"It's tall instead of short," VanCleve said.
Pinnacle is by far the tallest ACC campus.