Accent News

03/01/2023

Our Newsroom is looking for:

▫️Social Media Assistants
▫️Graphic Designers
▫️Multimedia Producers
▫️Photographers
▫️Videographers
▫️Writers

Email your form to [email protected]

01/10/2021

Understanding how complicated and frustrating money management skills are, Austin Community College’s Student Money Management Office (SMMO) is here to help students take control of their money.

Money management skills are even more crucial for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university, as the financial burden is much heavier in most cases.

You can review the full story about money management by clicking the link. http://ow.ly/JZmM50GjPii

30/09/2021

Hello students,

ACC received emergency funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to support eligible students who have been financially impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). You may be eligible to receive some of these free funds for tuition and fees and/or educational expenses.

You can review the full story about student financial aid below.
http://sites.austincc.edu/accent/financial-aid-for-beginners/

25/09/2021

“Never be afraid to apply. Don’t be afraid of getting told ‘no’,” Jennifer Ebert says. “You won’t know unless you apply.” Three students, each a member of Austin Community College’s Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa are sharing how scholarships have contributed to their success as students.

You can review their full story about student scholarships by clicking the link: http://ow.ly/lpJz50GfD1C

24/09/2021

All 100 published copies of our latest Zine are out in the world now! Come and take one at the ACCENT kiosks at the Highland, Riverside, and Round Rock campuses.

19/09/2021

The Texas Tribune Festival begins on Monday, September 20, 2021 and ends Friday evening, September 24, 2021. Students have access to discounted tickets to attend the event.

Evan Smith, CEO of the Texas Tribune, virtually met with ACCENT editor-in-chief, Pete Ramirez, to discuss his organization's upcoming festival.

Read our article by clicking the link below:
http://sites.austincc.edu/accent/getting-festive-with-texas-tribune-ceo-evan-smith/

10/09/2021

In order to protect ourselves from COVID-19, much of our lives and work have been pushed into virtual settings. Austin Community College’s spring 2021 commencement was no different and was also forced to be held virtually.

ACCENT wanted to check-in with students graduating during this unusual time, so we reached out to a pair of recent ACC graduates, Emily Pesina and Ashley Silva. ACCENT editor-in-chief, Pete Ramirez, spoke to both graduates to understand what their graduation experience was like and what they had planned for the near future.

Check out our story and video below!

http://sites.austincc.edu/accent/graduating-virtually/

18/08/2021

To all new and returning members of ACCENT, don't forget! Our fall semester virtual orientations are this Thursday and Friday, August 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you're interested in joining us, send an email to [email protected] for more information.

See you tomorrow!

15/08/2021

Pete Ramirez is ACCENT's editor-in-chief. He manages our entire team which includes reporters, graphic designers and web-developers. Ramirez ensures that our content is meeting AP style standards and works with the ACCENT team to develop story ideas.

Do you want to gain experience working in a newsroom? Then come work with us!

Fill out the ACCENT application below and send it to [email protected].

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0AAZZuojfiXqhUk9PVA

13/08/2021

Kate Korepova holds an important position in ACCENT's executive team as our Art Director. Using Adobe InDesign, Korepova creates nearly all of the graphics that we use in our social media accounts and our website. She also leads our zine team which is responsible for bringing our stories to life in ACCENT's quarterly zine.

Do you have a passion for graphic design? Are you interested in learning how to use InDesign? If so, come work with us!

Fill out the ACCENT application below and send it to [email protected].

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0AAZZuojfiXqhUk9PVA

06/08/2021

Do you enjoy telling stories?

We do too.

We here at ACCENT want YOU to help us tell ✨cool✨ stories and meet great people along the way! 💯

Come join us! Click the link below to find an ACCENT application. Fill this out and send it to [email protected].

http://ow.ly/WNUM50FLzzV

04/08/2021

ACCENT is currently looking to expand our team for the fall semester! If you're enrolled at Austin Community College and are looking for real-world experience in roles like:
- Reporter
- Graphic designer
- Promotions director
-Account executive
-Web-developer
ACCENT is the place for you.

For answers to any questions you might have, send an email to [email protected].

Ready to add something special to your resume? Click the link below for our application form. Fill this out and send it to [email protected].

http://ow.ly/raAY50FJR8n

02/08/2021

Plastic Free July is a month-long campaign that aims to raise awareness about decreasing our society's use of plastics. And yes, it's now August but that doesn't mean we should stop thinking about our plastic consumption.

Take it from Holli Sampson, a sophomore geology major at ACC, who said, "Plastic Free July is great. It's a start, but we should all work together to become a plastic free society as much as we can.”

Read the entire story about Plastic Free July written by our editor-in-chief, Pete Ramirez, by clicking the link below.
http://sites.austincc.edu/accent/plastic-free-july/

Plastic Free July Jasmin Rostamnezhad, Austin Community College’s Sustainability Coordinator, is interviewed by ACCENT’s Editor-In-Chief, Pete Ramirez. By Pete Ramirez Take a look around you. How many items in your vicinity are made from plastic?  With a quick scan around my room, I can count a...

22/07/2021

The differences between receiving an education in the United States compared to other countries is highlighted in an upcoming Zine story featuring international students attending Austin Community College.
Keep your eyes peeled for this story in our Zine dropping in the fall!

19/07/2021

Weather in Central Texas always keeps us on our toes.

ACCENT reporter, Nick Brown, checks in on how Austin Community College's Sustainable Student Farm in Elgin, Texas is reacting to this year's challenging weather. Check out his photo essay below!

http://ow.ly/fbsc50FyUQ3

16/05/2021

"2021 is the worst year on record for LGBT+ equality..."

Let that sink in.

In this article, by ACCENT Reporter 🦇Kyrios LoNigro, the focus is serious on the hardships faced by the LGBT+ community, and Texas' own assault to this group.

We invite you to view this story open-mindedly, and listen to the discrimination faced by Riverbat Voices, ✨Mateo Marquez and ✨Ari Thomas, as well as ACC's steps towards awareness, with co-chair of ACC’s LGBT+ Equity Committee, ✨Matthew Campbell.

Check out the available resources, such as ACC’s LGBT+ Equity Committee, who aim is to provide education to the ACC Community, as well as multiple organizations that advocate against bigotry.

✨TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.✨

15/05/2021

🦇Riverbats, how do YOU stay active?

“There’s going to be those days where you are tired and want to blow it off, but you’ve got to push through.”

ACCENT Multimedia Reporter, Pete Ramirez, has recognized Riverbats ✨Brienz Edwards, ✨Jeshika Lamsal, as well as ACC's Intramurals Coordinator/Health & Kinesiology Professor, ✨Tracy Partin, on staying active during the pandemic.

"...there are simple yet effective things they can do to be active while staying within and nearby your home."
☝️Check out how Partin continues to inspire students to work on their fitness, as well as mental health!