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The Muslim Student Association returns after a yearlong absence. Shown, club member Zakaria Mouaici (left) and club President Abdulrahman Ahmadzai.

Muslim club reopens after year-long hiatus

Jose Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2024

A new club for practicing Muslims began meeting in October. Abdulrahman Ahmadzai, the president of the new Muslim Student Association, said he started the club for Muslims to “come and pray.” “I...

60% of students in a survey say they listen to podcasts.

Informal survey notes podcasts are popular

Lily Peaper, Daily Editor November 2, 2024

Students at AACC said in October they listen to a variety of podcasts, mostly comedy. In an informal poll of 50 students on campus, 30 said they listen to about two hours of podcasts each week. ...

An informal poll reveals 31 out of 50 students are not interested in true crime podcasts.

Poll finds disinterest in true crime content

Morgan Brown, Features Editor November 2, 2024

AACC students in October said they do not listen to true crime podcasts. In an informal poll of 50 students, 31 said they do not listen even though some used to. First-year chemistry student Alexander...

The Second Wind club focuses on male self-improvement. Shown, club President Christopher Robinson.

Second Wind focuses on men’s masculinity

Divine Mesumbe, Associate Editor November 2, 2024

A new student club called Second Wind gets male students together to discuss masculinity, emotions and self-improvement. Christopher Robinson, a second-year transfer studies student, started the club...

Claw hair clips are making a comeback on college campuses.

For Gen Z, claw clips come back into style

Waleska Cruz, Features Editor November 2, 2024

Another ’90s style is back, with students wearing claw hair clips in a variety of colors and shapes. Students on campus said the clips have made a comeback because the mothers of college-age women...

Second-year homeland security student James Churn practices motocross racing.

Student races, talks about bike accident

Waleska Cruz, Features Editor November 1, 2024

“When I was 4 years old, I broke my femur, and then at age 13 or 14, I broke both my arms at the same time,” second-year homeland security student James Churn said. “And then after that, I broke...

English professors Candice and Tim Mayhill created the CLAW program to help improve education by
training professors to teach seminar classes.

‘Power’ is theme for liberal arts program

Jose Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2024

What is power? Two English professors said that is a “big question” and have designed a way for instructors to structure their courses to allow students to answer it in their classrooms. With...

A biology class traveled to Costa Rica earlier this year to learn about the ecosystems there.

Travel classes study biology

Julissa Mendoza Robles, Reporter November 1, 2024

Biology students and their professors will travel to the Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, in January. The trip is part of Biology 122: Fundamentals of Ecology Travel Study. Last semester,...

AACC’s Emergency Manager Arlene Crow says she is looking to create lockdown drills that are practical.

AACC seeks to make viable shooter drills

Regan Leonard, Reporter November 1, 2024

Third-year data science student Ev Dahl doesn’t “do super great with loud noises. I don’t do well with flashing lights because they trigger migraines.” So on Sept. 17, when lights started flashing...

Third-year student Aidan Gamache (right) and Fitness Center employee John Lorenzana start a club to help students reach fitness goals.

New group promotes student fitness goals

Divine Mesumbe, Associate Editor October 31, 2024

A third-year public health student and an AACC Fitness Center employee started a club to help members set and reach their workout goals. Student Aidan Gamache, the club president, started the Hawks...

An informal poll on campus shows students plan to vote for a constitutional amendment ensuring abortion will remain legal in Maryland.

Students say they will vote for constitutional amendment

Ayla Cole, Reporter October 18, 2024

AACC students said in October they will vote for a constitutional amendment on Nov. 5 that will give Maryland residents the “fundamental right” to an abortion.  In an informal poll of 50 students...

Second-year graphic design student Alyssa Fox wears a T-shirt showing off a favorite band, Ghost.

Students wear band T-shirts

Jose Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2024

Students are showing the music they listen to by wearing T-shirts advertising their favorite bands and artists. Second-year biology student Gabe Aquino, who wore an NBA Youngboy shirt, said wearing band...

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