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Campus Current

The award-winning newspaper of Anne Arundel Community College.

Campus Current

The award-winning newspaper of Anne Arundel Community College.

Campus Current

AACC is raising tuition by $2 dollars a credit for the upcoming fall.

Board of Trustees votes to raise tuition by 2%

Dan Elson, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2022

The AACC Board of Trustees voted on Tuesday to raise tuition by $2 per credit hour starting in the fall.    The plan to raise tuition is a part of AACC’s $125.5 million operating budget, which...

First-year psychology student Austin Smith, who is on AACCs golf team, works out in Jenkins gym. In mirror, womens cross country coach Susan Noble (right) demonstrates the proper use of gym equipment.

Coach: Consistency, small goals lead to lasting fitness

Dan Elson, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2022

An adjunct health professor said in February the best way to get in shape is to exercise consistently. Susan Noble, who is also the head coach for women’s cross country, recommended that beginners...

AACC offers nine electric charge stations. Students, faculty and staff can charge their electric vehicles at Annex B, the Careers Center and Parking Lot M near the Health and Life Sciences building.

Drivers can charge electric cars on campus

Dan Elson, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2022

Students and employees who drive electric vehicles can charge them at Annex B, the Careers Center and Parking Lot M near the Health and Life Sciences building. AACC offers nine electric car charging...

Students and employees can get free COVID-19 vaccinations in Annex A on the Arnold campus.

Free COVID-19 vaccines, tests available on campuses

Dan Elson, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2022

Anne Arundel County offers free COVID-19 vaccines and tests on AACC’s Arnold campus. In addition, the college has testing sites on its Arundel Mills and Glen Burnie Town Center campuses. The campus...

Second-year transfer study students Alejo Sigba and Alex Barnett return in-person for the upcoming semester.

Students say they’re happy to be back

D'Angelo Williams, Reporter February 8, 2022

AACC students who returned to school last week said they are happy to be back on campus but are worried about catching COVID-19. Most said they prefer to take classes in person and have enjoyed meeting...

The campus will celebrate Black History Month in February with multiple events.

Campus celebrates Black History Month in February

Maggie Brown, Reporter February 1, 2022

AACC is hosting a variety of in-person and virtual events for students, staff and faculty in celebration of Black History Month in February. To start the month off, the Black History Month Planning...

Pals Caleb Lewis, a third-year business administration student (left), and Tommie Parker, a second-year undecided student, read the Bible together in the Student Union’s dining hall.

Students make friends on campus by joining clubs

Dominic Salacki, Reporter January 31, 2022

After four semesters of limited in-person interactions with classmates because of the pandemic, AACC students are beginning to make friends on campus as the college transitions into a new sense of...

A young woman wearing glasses standing in front of penguins.

Science clubs merge into 1

Sydney Klabnik, Contributor January 24, 2022

Four AACC science clubs have merged into one student organization. The Super Science Club includes once stand-alone groups that focus on earth science, biology and environmental science, astronomy and...

Girl holding donuts to her eyes

AACC to present new spring school events

Maggie Brown, Reporter January 24, 2022

AACC students will have a variety of events to attend this semester. The Office of Student Engagement and the Student Government Association are hosting welcome back week for students to attend trivia...

blue police phone

Police chief gives safety tips

Zack Buster, Associate Editor January 24, 2022

Because more students are going back to in-person classes this spring semester, the crime level on campus could increase slightly, AACC’s police chief said earlier this month. However, Sean Kapfhammer...

Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

AACC staff members receive MLK awards

Maggie Brown, Reporter January 24, 2022

AACC honored four faculty and staff members for their work in equity, diversity and inclusion during the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Jan. 17. The winners of this year’s...

Humanities Recital Hall during renovation.

2 of AACC’s theaters undergo renovations

Laniya Harris, Reporter January 24, 2022

AACC is currently renovating two of its theaters. The Kauffman Theater located inside the Pascal Center for Performing Arts is in the process of getting new dressing rooms backstage and updated lighting. Renovations...

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