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Campus Current

AACC approves a new critical thinking class with the word “bulls---” in the title. Luke Vogel, a first-year military history major, poses. 
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Bulls*** comes to AACC in new 8-week course

Roxanne Ready, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2018

AACC administrators have approved a critical thinking and media literacy course with the word “bullshit” in the name. “Calling Out Bullshit—The Art of Deceptive Misrepresentation” is the name...

Jump Start student Shawn Pollard said he loves getting college credits while finishing up his senior year in high school.
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Jump Start students qualify for half-price discount on tuition

Sarah Noble, Social Media Manager February 1, 2018

Although all 12 community colleges in Maryland offer 16- and 17-year-olds the chance to take college classes while they’re still in high school, AACC is the only one to offer discounted tuition. After...

AACC offers advising and special programs for students hoping to transfer to a four-year school like the University of Maryland.
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How to find best 4-year school

Seamus McCarthy, Reporter January 31, 2018

As Colleen Duvall, a second-year transfer studies student, accepted her high school diploma from Rockbridge Academy in May 2015, she knew she was one of only a few who had not decided where to go to college. Her...

AACC’s Truxal Library offers students access to more than 150,000 books and 60 online databases.
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Library favorite place to study, students say

Sarah Sutherland, Reporter January 31, 2018

AACC students said their favorite place to study on campus is the Andrew G. Truxal Library. In an informal poll of 21 students in the SUN Building, 10 said their favorite place to study on campus is in...

Kat Pfeiffer, a second year art student, and Chris Lins, the president of the Art Association, promoted their club at the Student Involvement Fair on Jan. 31.

Involvement Fair brings students together

Roxanne Ready, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

Students filled the SUN Dining Hall to learn about clubs and activities at the spring Student Involvement Fair. Thirty-one student clubs and programs hosted tables from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk about...

Free balloon animals for students

Gina Bell, Reporter January 29, 2018

Students walked out of the SUN Dinging Hall on Jan. 25 with colorful balloon hats and animals. Melissa Witte, a first-year early childhood education major, asked for a balloon chicken. “It was...

Students got free hot chocolate and mugs at welcome week event

Ashley Sokolowski, Reporter January 25, 2018

Students got free hot chocolate and personalized mugs in the SUN Dining Hall on Jan. 24. “Who wouldn’t want their face on a cup?” Darell Lamberth, a second-year communications student, said. The...

Speaker of annual MLK Jr. breakfast calls for racial healing

Mary Kane, Graphic Designer January 23, 2018

Unity, respect and racial healing were common themes in the keynote speech at AACC’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. On Jan. 15, keynote speaker Dr. Gail C. Christopher said America is heading...

Violating campus rules could get you banned

Violating campus rules could get you banned

Michael Garvey, Co-Editor January 17, 2018

Violating AACC’s code of student conduct could result in a suspension from the college campus. Sanctions can range from reprimands to interim suspensions. Occasionally, students must make restitution...

Performing Arts Dept. to showcase students

Performing Arts Dept. to showcase students

Sarah Noble, Co-Editor January 17, 2018

AACC’s Performing Arts Department will present shows featuring dance, theater and opera this spring. “I like that we have performing arts at AACC,” said Rae Supko, a second-year EMT major. “I...

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County HS grads want college tuition for free

Jennifer Pery, Reporter January 17, 2018

AACC students said graduates of Anne Arundel County high schools should be able to attend the county’s community college for free. In an informal survey of 20 students across campus, 15 said community...

AACC fights flu season; nurse gives health tips

AACC fights flu season; nurse gives health tips

Mary Kane, Co-Editor January 17, 2018

It’s cold and flu season—but hat doesn’t mean you have to get sick. Nurse Beth Mays, who tends to sick students in the Health Center in SUN, says rest, exercise and stress management are key to...

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