<![CDATA[Accent - Editorials RSS]]> /se/accent-editorials-rss-1.117956 en-us Tue, 7 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[SoPA, PIPA to censor Internet]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/sopa-pipa-to-censor-internet-1.2755868 Staff editorial
U.S. government, Hollywood working to get legislation passed to censor free speech by taking down

U.S. government, Hollywood working to get legislation passed to censor free speech by taking down websites with user-submitted content violating copyrights If you browsed the Internet at all Jan. ...

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 1.2755868 Editorials U.S. government, Hollywood working to get legislation passed to censor free speech by taking down websites with user-submitted content violating copyrights If you browsed the Internet at all Jan. ...]]> Staff editorial Editorials <![CDATA[Charity openly discriminates against homosexuals]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/charity-openly-discriminates-against-homosexuals-1.2724006 Staff Editorial

During the holidays, the joy of showing compassion for one another puts smiles on faces everywhere. Giving to others, especially those less fortunate, is in season and many of us love to do our part. Choosing the right charity to make contributions to ...

]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 1.2724006 Editorials Staff Editorial Editorials <![CDATA[Proposition 3 didn’t help us]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/proposition-3-didn-t-help-us-1.2707131 Staff Editorial
New voter-approved Texas Constitutional amendment doesn’t solve financial aid woes for community col

The recent Nov. 8 passage of Proposition 3 on the 2011 ballot to amend the Texas Constitution barely puts a dent into assisting the financial aid needs of community college students. This makes it necessary for the Texas Legislature and the Texas Highe...

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 1.2707131 Editorials Staff Editorial Editorials <![CDATA[Republican-heavy House passes controversial H. R. 358 Protect Life Act, also known as ‘Let Women Die]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/republican-heavy-house-passes-controversial-h-r-358-protect-life-act-also-known-as-let-women-die-1.2688899 Staff Editorial
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Pregnant women are now viewed as second-class citizens in the eyes of the republican-dominant House of Representatives. At least that is what one can deduce from the House's recent Oct. 13 passing of the House Resolution 358 - the Protect Life Act, als...

]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 1.2688899 Editorials Staff Editorial Editorials <![CDATA[Board of trustees jump the gun on voting to ban smoking at ACC without seeking student input first]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/board-of-trustees-jump-the-gun-on-voting-to-ban-smoking-at-acc-without-seeking-student-input-first-1.2661357 Staff Editorial
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Austin Community College board of trustees members made the wrong decision on Oct. 3 to make all ACC campuses smoke-free starting January 2, 2012. By banning all smoking on campuses, ACC is ostracizing students who smoke and creating the perception t...

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 1.2661357 Editorials Staff Editorial Editorials <![CDATA[Get off of Facebook]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/get-off-of-facebook-1.2624851 Staff Editorial
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Facebook is not a place where students should attack Austin Community College departments - nor should it be used as a tool to gather an army of students to attack the Office of Student Life for their shortcomings. ...

]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 1.2624851 Editorials Staff Editorial Editorials <![CDATA[Editors reflect on experiences]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/editors-reflect-on-experiences-1.2214476 Hillary Shepherd, Natalee Blanchat, Sarah Vasquez

-30- A sign of completion : a traditional sign-off signal and slang word for 'the end.'...

]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 1.2214476 Editorials Hillary Shepherd, Natalee Blanchat, Sarah Vasquez Editorials <![CDATA[Goodbye, Mr. President]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/goodbye-mr-president-1.2214462

Accent praises college president Stephen Kinslow for his successful term in office With only one month left during his tenure, (continued) ...

]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 1.2214462 Editorials Editorials <![CDATA[Accent endorses Rhodes for college president]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/accent-endorses-rhodes-for-college-president-1.2179688

Rhodes' vision, initiative makes him perfect fit for ACC president/CEO The Accent editorial board officially endorses Dr. Richard Rhodes for the position of the next Austin Community College president/CEO. Rhodes, the current president of El Paso C...

]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 1.2179688 Editorials Editorials <![CDATA[Proposed funding plan will hurt community colleges]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/proposed-funding-plan-will-hurt-community-colleges-1.2074556 Staff Editorial

Legislature should not change funding formula for community colleges. Higher Education Commissioner Raymund Paredes of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has been working on trying to improv...

]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 1.2074556 Editorials Raymund Paredes of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has been working on trying to improv...]]> Staff Editorial Editorials <![CDATA[RGC should be renovated]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/rgc-should-be-renovated-1.2019185 Staff Editorial

College needs to be more forthcoming about possible health hazards at decaying Rio Grande Campus. The Rio Grande Campus building is decaying and the ACC administration, board of (continued) ...

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 1.2019185 Editorials Staff Editorial Editorials <![CDATA[Make your voice matter]]> http://www.theaccent.org/forum/editorials/make-your-voice-matter-1.1999073 Staff Editorial

Students need to speak up for themselves, colleges. As students of a community college, we have a direct impact on how we shape our education, and we should use our influence to persuade the Texas Legislature to lessen the severity of the (continue...

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