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The award-winning newspaper of Anne Arundel Community College.

Campus Current

The award-winning newspaper of Anne Arundel Community College.

Campus Current

Some students say they chose AACC because of the low cost of tuition.

Students choose AACC because of price, location

Payton Thompson, Reporter May 4, 2023

AACC students said in April they decided to attend community college because of the low cost and location.  In an informal survey of 50 students on the Arnold campus, 34 ranked the low cost of tuition...

Two students are running to be the next Student Government Association vice president of campus activities.

Race for VP of campus activities contested

Sierra Barnes, Reporter May 4, 2023

Besides the race for the Student Government Association president, only one other campaign in this year’s election has more than one candidate. SGA is holding elections this week until Friday. Two...

Don’t say “good-bye” on Graduation Day. Instead, keep in touch with friends and professors.

Graduates: Keep in contact

Editorial Board May 2, 2023

Riverhawks: As you prepare to leave AACC to start the next phase of your life, why not take a little bit of community college with you? The same classmates and professors who have helped you during the...

Journalist-turned-actor Ron Canada came to AACC to speak to a crowd of students, faculty and community members about his career as an actor and what it means to be a performer.

Theater Dept. brings guest actor to speak

Tomi Brunton, Associate Editor May 2, 2023

A journalist-turned-professional actor told students on April 20 to “be open minded” about art. Ron Canada performed in theater productions of “Fences” and “Othello” and on television in “House...

Some students say they spend time on social media that they could be using to study.

TikTok most popular social media at AACC

Andrea Bridgett, Reporter May 2, 2023

AACC students said in March TikTok is their favorite social media platform. In an informal survey of 50 students on campus, 16 said TikTok is their favorite, while 13 said they like Instagram the best....

Chick-fil-A ranks high among AACC students as a favorite restaurant, both on and off campus.

Chick-fil-A top choice for local food options

Cole Popov, Reporter May 2, 2023

AACC students said Chick-fil-A is their favorite local restaurant on or off campus. In an informal poll of 34 students on the Arnold campus, 17 chose Chick-fil-A as their favorite while others picked...

Students say college is worth the cost, especially at a community college like AACC.

Students say college education is worth it

Devan Grubb-Hayes, Reporter May 2, 2023

AACC students said in March a college education is worth the money it costs. In an informal poll of 40 students on campus, 33 said college is worth what they pay. “It’s like, the rich people are...

Student Government Association presidential candidates Rabiyatou Bah, left, and Zack Buster at the debate on Monday.

SGA presidential candidates face off in debate

Sierra Barnes, Reporter May 1, 2023

The two candidates running for Student Government Association president said on Monday they will improve communication between the SGA and student clubs. First-year engineering student Rabiyatou Bah,...

Being visible on campus around the clock is one of the ways AACC campus police increase safety, according to Police Chief Sean Kapfhammer. Shown, Officer Raymond Fields.

Students feel safe on campus, poll reveals

Izzy Chase, Reporter May 1, 2023

Did you know AACC has its own armed police force? Some students told Campus Current they feel safe on campus but they don’t know why crime is so low. Campus Police Chief Sean Kapfhammer said the campus...

The digital illustration “Emergencia: Princesa de las Flores” by student Lillian R. Putnam is the cover art for the second volume of the Journal of Emerging Scholarship.

AACC publishes new research by students

Lexi Grieder, Events Manager May 1, 2023

AACC released the second volume of the college’s interdisciplinary student research journal at a launch party on April 28. The latest edition of the Journal of Emerging Scholarship includes five articles...

AACC’s journal for the arts, Amaranth, features student works from creative writing to photography. Shown, last year’s 47th edition.

Literary journal puts out 48th annual issue

Jordan Crymes and Payton Thompson May 1, 2023

The 48th edition of AACC’s student literary journal will come out on May 18. Students can pick up a copy of Amaranth, the journal of literature and arts, on Campus Current newsracks in the Humanities...

There is now a fresh-food vending machine in the atrium of the CALT building on West Campus.

AACC installs new fresh-food vending machine in CALT

Sam Gauntt, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2023

AACC installed a new fresh-food vending machine in the atrium of the CALT building over spring break. The machine, operated by Washington-based Wellfound Foods, serves ready-made, refrigerated meals such...

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