Adventure club hikes Patapsco Valley trail
Kacie Orgera, Reporter
October 1, 2019
AACC Adventure Society Club members bonded while hiking six miles at Patapsco Valley State Park during their first outing of the semester in September. The hike was the first of dozens of trips the group has planned for the fall. “We usually have three or four events every month, so over four...
Club harnesses new mind-controlled tech
Christian Richey, Associate Editor
October 1, 2019
Members of AACC’s Drone Club have programmed drones that they can operate using their brainwaves. Former student Ciaran Dorland programmed the drones, while fourth-year entrepreneurial student Nick Kiraly and third-year transfer studies student Nathaniel Disney assisted with research. “I...
Students to pitch big ideas for ESI contest
James Robinson, Reporter
October 1, 2019
The AACC Entrepreneurial Studies Institute will hold its Big Idea competition on Nov. 12 for students and faculty members who want to pitch their business ideas for cash prizes. “Everybody has an idea,” ESI adviser Stephanie Goldenberg said. “You need to be talking about your idea.” Goldenberg...
Students audition for Nov. drag show
David Stemmle, Daily Editor
September 27, 2019
AACC students auditioned for a Halloween themed charity drag show on Friday. The Gay-Straight Alliance will host the bi-annual drag show Drag-O-Ween on Nov. 1. All proceeds raised during the show will be donated to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization focusing on helping LGBT youth...
Honor society offers scholarships to qualified students
Jacob Dear, Reporter
September 18, 2019
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held an information session this Wednesday to explain key facts regarding the qualifications, benefits, and nature of the organization. The organization offers scholarships to members who meet the eligibility requirement. Students need a minimum GPA of 3.5 and to have...
Students weigh in on Constitution Day
Maria Pasaylo, Reporter
September 18, 2019
The Legal Studies Club gave out free pocket Constitutions to help celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17. Club members also asked students to write what Constitution Day meant to them and post it on a display board. Nick Sierco, a second-year criminology student, said Constitution Day is “coming...
SGA and CAB to host spirit week
Amber Nathan, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 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 collaborating with clubs,” SGA President Mitchell Santos said. “That’s the most exciting part...
Design Club elects new officers
Adrianna Gonzalez, Reporter
September 12, 2019
AACC’s Design Club members elected four officers on Thursday. Among those elected into a position was third-year web and graphic design student Sara Strutz, who is the treasurer. “I’ve always wanted to join an art club,” Strutz said. Associate Professor Erik Dunham, a co-adviser for...
Club members share their praise for Gay Straight Alliance at meeting
Tom Ostrye, Web Designer
September 11, 2019
The Gay Straight Alliance held their second general meeting to promote inclusion and discuss issues related to LGBTQ on Wednesday. At meetings students play games, discuss upcoming activities like Coming Out Day on October 11 and play trivia on topics such as women’s history and LGBTQ history. Jarred...
Psychology Club welcomes new members during Recruitment Gathering
Maria Pasaylo, Contributor
September 10, 2019
AACC’s Psychology Club invited new members during their Recruitment Gathering Tuesday. Members noted Psychology Club plans different events and activities to share their knowledge about psychology with the college community. Dr. Julie Grignon and Dr. Jarred Jenkins, assistant professors of psychology...
Nominations made at SGA general forum
Amber Nathan, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
The Student Government Association held nominations for senators and a vice president of finance on Monday at a general forum. Attendees at the forum nominated four candidates for senator positions and two candidates for a vice president of finance. President of the SGA Mitchell Santos said,...
Legal Studies Club invites new members in first meeting of semester
James Robinson, Contributor
September 5, 2019
AACC’s Legal Studies Club invited people to join in the first meeting of the semester on Thursday. Law professor Luke Fredericks said the club looks to help students better understand and learn the law. “We connect people to the law, we help people understand what the law is, that the law...
