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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

Adjunct business instructor Lou Carloni teaches in front of a projector.

Adjuncts bring outside experience to AACC

Christian Richey, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2020

Jerry Ascione sat with his band in the White House, playing Tchaikovsky and native folk songs for an audience of Russian diplomats. Afterward, the diplomats overflowed with compliments, and though they...

Second-year journalism student Christian Richey takes over as editor-in-chief.

New Campus Current editor steps into role

Jacob Hudson, Associate Editor January 22, 2020

Campus Current’s former associate editor became the editor-in-chief of AACC’s student newspaper in January. Second-year journalism student Christian Richey, who joined Campus Current last summer,...

Trucks sits in front of construction on AACC Arnold campus.

Ring Road opens up, construction continues

Jacob Hudson, Associate Editor January 22, 2020

AACC reopened Ring Road in January. Ring Road had previously been closed since December 2018 because of the construction on the Health and Life Sciences Building. Jim Taylor, director of facilities...

Second-year psychology student Cameo Beavers, left, and second-year transfer studies student Victoria Patterson study in CALT.

Students say library is best study spot

David Stemmle, Daily Editor December 11, 2019

AACC students said in November they would prefer to study at the Truxal Library more than any other locations on campus. According to an informal Campus Current poll, 40 students out of 55 said...

First-year computer science student Tyler Lockman says he checks his social media and edits photos during his commute to school.

Commuting students say music helps during drive

Jake Brannon, Reporter December 10, 2019

Students who commute to AACC said in November they listen to music to make their drive more livable. In an informal poll of 20 students who drive to school, 18 said they pass time during their commutes...

First-year undecided student Ryan Barthelemy, left, and second-year sociology student Joseph Giddings prepare for finals.

Finals cause anxiety

Ren Bishop, Reporter December 9, 2019

As finals approach, students across AACC are experiencing anxiety and frustration. Ineffective or non-existent study methods contribute to the stress, some students said. Andrew Solley, a first-year...

Mecca Verdell, a slam poet from Baltimore, reads poetry at the final coffeehouse of the semester, hosted by the AACC literary magazine Amaranth and the Campus Activities Board.

Baltimore slam poet performs at Amaranth Coffeehouse

Jacob Dear, Reporter December 5, 2019

The second-place winner of the 2019 Individual World Poetry Slam read poetry about death and racism to the audience of the last Amaranth Coffeehouse on Thursday. Baltimore slam poet Mecca Verdell, also...

Students celebrate the holidays at an event with craft stations, hot cocoa, gingerbread house building and more.

Students celebrate holidays at Winter Wonderland

Jacob Dear, Reporter December 4, 2019

Students commemorated the winter holidays during AACC’s first Winter Wonderland this Wednesday in the SUN Dining Hall. The Campus Activities Board and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society hosted the...

Third-year communications student Kaitlyn Walton says to keep giving once the holidays pass.

This holiday season, volunteer your time

Amber Nathan, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2019

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...

Second-year creative writing student Magdaline Thompson bundles up against the cold weather.

Students prefer warm weather

Brayden Nazarian, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

More than half of students in a poll on the Arnold Campus said they prefer warm weather over the cold. In an informal poll of 25 students, 13 said they like warm weather, 10 expressed their fondness...

Second-year entrepreneurial studies student Sara Gray-Foreman arranges flowers for weddings.

ESI members join wedding industry

Kacie Orgera, Reporter December 3, 2019

Members of AACC’s Entrepreneurial Studies Institute are venturing into the wedding industry. ESI students said they have taken an interest in helping happy couples prepare for their big day. Though...

Professor Mercedes Beckman conducting for the AACC Jazz Ensemble.

AACC Jazz Ensemble performs at Fall Concert

Jacob Dear, Reporter November 22, 2019

Student musicians performed a variety of traditional jazz pieces on Friday night at the Kauffman Theater, then mixed it up with funk and swing. The AACC Jazz Ensemble and students from the Community...

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