Letter from the Editor

Marissa Greene

Editor in Chief, ACCENT Student Media

I think everyone can agree on how much of a roller coaster this semester has been inside and outside of Austin Community College. Students have been affected by this pandemic in their academics, finances, physical, and mental well-being in one way or another. Whether this is your first semester at ACC or last, I will say that we as Riverbats have grown to be adaptive, resilient and learned to use our voice. When we didn’t have adequate technology or great WiFi we spoke up. ACC listened and provided iPads and Wifi hotspots for students. When we needed help with our classes we spoke up. ACC listened and brought us online tutoring and virtual office hours. When we felt lost or alone we spoke up. ACC listened and began virtual counseling, mentors, and academic coaching. Speaking up and using our voice can be the first step to change. The first step is always the most challenging step toward change. That is also the reason why it is the most important.

I ask Riverbats to keep using their voice, inside and outside of the classroom because you never know who could be listening. One of the main purposes of ACCENT is to give you a platform, as a student, to share your voice. Without you, ACCENT would not be where it is today.

In a world full of constant notifications, updates, and conversations, make sure you are heard. Hang in there Riberbats, you got this.

Until next semester,