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“Democracy is not a promise,” says legal studies professor Kymberly Jackson.  "When we look at our democracy, we see something that is constantly being reevaluated and reshaped."

Expert panel explains importance of voting

Summer Cox, Digital Media Editor November 13, 2020

A panel of election experts in October urged AACC students to vote.  Organized by AACC’s Legal Studies Institute, the Voter Engagement panel featured Special Appeals Court Judge Douglas Nazarian;...

ESports Club members raised $1,725 in the 24-hour Extra Life gaming event.

ESports Club raises $1,700 for charity

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2020

AACC’s ESports Club raised $1,725 for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center during a 24-hour gaming event that took place Saturday through Sunday.  The once-a-semester event, Extra Life, is a live-streamed...

 AACC students' default rate was the second lowest among the 14 Maryland community colleges in the study.

Default rate on federal loans low for AACC students

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2020

AACC students default on federal student loans less often than their peers at most other Maryland community colleges, according to an October study.  AACC’s default rate—7.80%—was the second...

Political science professor Dan Nataf says half of the 448 county residents who answered the poll said the pandemic is one of “the most important problems faced by residents.”

Anne Arundel County residents ranks COVID-19 as greatest worry, October survey shows

Summer Cox, Digital Media Editor November 5, 2020

Anne Arundel County residents ranked COVID-19 as their greatest worry in an October AACC survey about community concerns.  They also named the economy and racism among their top concerns, according to...

"The best way to make a change is to just vote,” says first-time voter Icram Doku, a second-year computer science student.

1st-time voters see voting as civic duty

Audrey Wais, Advertising Manager October 29, 2020

AACC students who are first-time voters said in October that voting is a civic duty.   Student voters told Campus Current everyone should have a say about who runs the country.   “If you want...

AACC students say they prefer Biden as the next U.S. president.

AACC Students Favor Biden

Dominic Salacki, Reporter October 29, 2020

AACC students said in October they will vote for former Vice President Joe Biden as the next U.S. president. In an informal poll of 51 students, 36 told Campus Current they will vote for Biden, seven...

Get Ready to Vote Guide

Get Ready to Vote Guide

October 28, 2020

The college may refund up to $353,642 in lab fees this year.

College to refund lab fees

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

The college will refund approximately $353,642 in student lab fees after the Board of Trustees approved the action on Oct. 13.  Students who paid lab fees for spring 2020 classes may receive...

Men’s Soccer goalie Brenden LeMaster says he would be willing to play for fans if the college allowed it.

Gov OKs outdoor sports; AACC to wait for spring

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday authorized colleges to allow a limited number of fans to attend outdoor sports games, but AACC officials have not approved the return of fall athletics to campus.  Athletic...

AACC students went to Kinder Farm Park 
in Millersville on Oct. 8 to rise awareness for suicide prevention.

Students raises awareness for suicide prevention

Summer Cox, Digital Media Editor October 19, 2020

Six AACC students ventured out to Kinder Farm Park in rural Millersville on Oct. 8 to raise awareness for the American Society for Suicide Prevention.  The students included a mix of AACC’s Active...

Winter break starts two days early on Dec. 21.

College adds 2 days to winter break

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2020

AACC President Dawn Lindsay announced Wednesday the college is extending winter break by two days.    Lindsay said in an email to faculty and staff that the college will close on Dec. 21 instead...

Nine AACC students and 10 employees have reported that they tested positive for COVID-19 between March and October 2020.

9 students, 10 employees have tested positive for COVID since March

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2020

Nine AACC students and 10 employees have reported that they tested positive for COVID-19 since March.  Vice President for Learning Resources Management Melissa Beardmore said the nine...

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