While I appreciate the college’s efforts, I feel AACC needs to do a better job representing its African-American student body during Black History Month.
In the Pascal Gallery in the Student Union...
The 2020 presidential election is getting closer every day, and it already feels stressful as we wait to see who will challenge the president.
If you’re not registered to vote or have been hesitant...
Small donations can make a big impact when it comes to raising money for charities and disaster victims. Your dollar or handful of change may not seem like a lot, but when you add it to everyone else’s,...
Many students arrive at AACC with their minds made up about what they would like to do for the rest of their lives. But it’s a good idea to look around once you get here, try something new and pursue...
I find giving is often more satisfying than getting.
This holiday season, get into the spirit of giving and watch your happiness skyrocket.
One way to do this is by volunteering time and resources...
I love the weeks leading up to Christmas.
As soon as Thanksgiving passes, I have my Christmas playlist at the ready. I’m already planning what cookies I’m going to bake. I’m already planning what...
Communication is an essential skill in life. It’s what brings people together, develops relationships and gets us ahead in the working world.
Today, it’s easy to communicate quickly. Emails, texts...
A lot of people call me old-fashioned. It’s an ongoing joke among my friends that I’m 42, not 19.
I guess you could call me “an old soul,” given my taste in music and literature. I prefer swing...
Thanksgiving is coming up fast. A lot of us are already looking forward to a turkey dinner with family and wondering which desserts will be on the menu.
But while food is a great part of the holiday,...
I’ve noticed that my friends and classmates don’t read much these days, and that’s a shame. Back in the day—as my parents like to say—more people carried books with them. Now we carry our cell...
Fall is here, and it is both a beginning and the end.
It is the beginning of a new semester at AACC, and the end of summer. Classes are going full swing. The parking lots are full and the...
Growing up, I didn’t have to worry about the repercussions of someone snapping an image of me and posting it online.
Employers couldn’t judge me based on what skimpy outfit I decided to wear to...
