When my parents told me they wanted me to attend a community college, I wasn’t happy. I was 18 and had just graduated from high school. Going back to school sounded awful.
So I didn’t show up for...
It’s that time of year again, Riverhawks. As we put away the lights and decorations of the holiday season, we’re buckling in for another semester.
This season of after Christmas but not quite spring...
Here at AACC, our motto is, “redefine yourself.” But because of opioids—pain-relieving medications that alter your mind and dull your senses—some AACC students never reach that goal.
If you...
While walking to class, I often steer away from groups of men to eliminate the chances of unwanted comments or cat-calling.
The most common form of sexual harassment is commentary, but it can also include...
As editor-in-chief of Campus Current, this semester has been a stressful one for me. But it’s also been an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Between the steady flow of classwork and the...
It’s December, and that means it’s time for finals and the holiday season; at least one of those, if not both, is probably pretty stressful for you. Fortunately, holiday parties give everyone a chance...
My friend Eli enlisted in the military two years ago, and is doing well in his platoon; he is even outperforming some of his colleagues in physical training and riflery.
Eli is transgender, which means...
The flag represents freedom, people say, but at the same time some people also try to deny others the freedom to choose how to respect it.
Kneeling—as some NFL players have been doing before their...
There seems to be a divide in humanity these days as our society becomes more and more team-oriented.
Most of us love to be a part of something. We want to be a part of a group of people. Occasionally,...
Every November, I have a little ritual: I set aside some time to write out a list of things I’m grateful for.
It’s not a terribly original idea, I know. But something about putting a pen to paper...
We’ve heard some horrifying stories about students who find themselves homeless after fleeing partners who beat them; about classmates who can’t study in their own homes because of violence between...
My heart goes out to those killed and injured in the Las Vegas massacre on Oct. 1, as well as to their families and friends. With 58 deaths and approximately 500 injuries, it was the deadliest shooting...
