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A voter, left, speaks with Darian-Senn-Carter, a professor in AACC's Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute who is running for a seat on the Bowie City Council.

Associate professor runs for City Council seat

November 1, 2019

An associate professor is running for a seat on the Bowie City Council in November. Dr. Darian Senn-Carter, with AACC’s Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute, became involved with politics...

In a poll of 50 students, 46  say they will vote in the 2020 presidential elections.

Students say they plan to vote in 2020 election

Amber Nathan, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

AACC students said in October they plan to vote in the 2020 presidential election. While nine students said they plan to vote for Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders, more than half who participated in the...

Students who missed the June 17 deadline for the Maryland Promise Scholarship can still receive aid.

MD Promise funding still available

Christian Richey, Associate Editor November 1, 2019

Students who are eligible for the Maryland Promise Scholarship but missed the June 17 paperwork deadline could still receive the financial aid this semester. According to Shanna Kibler, AACC’s assistant...

AACC gets English degree

AACC gets English degree

Amber Nathan, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

AACC will offer a degree in English starting next fall. “We’re over the moon,” professor Steve Canaday said about the Arts and Science transfer degree with a concentration in English. “The department’s...

Speaker Hannah Cole explains filing taxes to creative entrepreneurs and artists.

Speaker helps creative entrepreneurs file taxes

Amber Nathan, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

A speaker explained to AACC students and faculty on Wednesday how creative entrepreneurs can avoid being stereotyped by the IRS as starving artists when filing their taxes. During her talk, Cole said...

AACC students say parking is hard to find on campus, especially earlier in the day when classes are just starting.

Construction kills parking

Amber Nathan, Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2019

AACC students said in September the parking situation was bad on campus. In an informal poll, 22 of 25 students said the parking lots were overcrowded and sometimes full by 9:30 a.m. Some said they...

The Hatchery, a resource for students looking to start their own businesses, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Pictured: third-year psychology and entrepreneurial student Elizabethe Overton (left) and second-year business student Daniel Levy.

ESI’s Hatchery marks 10th yr

Christina Browning, Multimedia Editor October 1, 2019

AACC’s Hatchery, a place where entrepreneurial students can start their businesses, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in April.   The Entrepreneurial Studies Institute’s Hatchery houses computers,...

Professor Shad Ewart teaches a class on the business of medical marijuana.

Cannabis cert no-go for now

Christian Richey, Associate Editor September 27, 2019

AACC officials have decided not to move forward with a proposed Medical Marijuana Specialist certificate, at least for now.   Vice President for Learning Mike Gavin halted the certificate, claiming...

Graph shows the total amount of crimes on AACC campus between 2016-2018

Police report shows decline in thefts

David Stemmle, Daily Editor September 24, 2019

Thefts dropped 33% since 2016 according to a report by campus police posted on Tuesday.  The Department of Public Safety and Police 2019 annual security report shows a steady decrease in overall...

SGA and CAB are collaborating on a Spirit Week that will be from Sept. 23-27. It was a topic at both the SGA and CAB meetings on Sept. 16. Above, from left to right, SGA's Vice President of Public Relations Bri Barone and President Mitchell Santos.

SGA and CAB to host spirit week

Amber Nathan, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2019

The Campus Activities Board and the Student Government Association are hosting a Spirit Week from Sept. 23-27. Each day will have a different theme with a new club collaborating. “I really like...

Students ambassadors are paid to drive wrapped cars featuring Swoop to promote AACC.

Swoop stars in new advertising campaign

Mackenzie Airey, Graphics Editor September 2, 2019

AACC rolled out a new advertising campaign in July. The “Road Hawk” campaign involves students driving cars wrapped in decals featuring the Riverhawk’s mascot, Swoop, to promote AACC. AACC...

Designer Kathryn Ellerbrock (left), Dr. Deidre Dennie, Dr. Dawn Lindsay, and William Rowel were among the speakers and attendees at the rededication.

College rededicates MLK memorial

Christian Richey, Associate Editor August 28, 2019

AACC officials unveiled a redesign of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial Tuesday on West Campus. Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Deidre Dennie was among the speakers at the rededication, which came 13...

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