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The student publication of Arapahoe Community College in Colorado

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The student publication of Arapahoe Community College in Colorado

The Arapahoe Pinnacle

Throwback Thursday: Local psychic gains national recognition
Throwback Thursday: Local psychic gains national recognition
Keith E Rennison September 28, 2023

Editor's Note: This story originally ran July 28, 2003, in the Arapahoe Observer, Arapahoe Community College's student newspaper at the time.  Individuals that have an ability to see visions in...

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Dan Tubbesing and Chris Meyers (pictured with headphones) enjoy morning workout on the Lifefitness Treadmills at ACCs Fitness Center.
Throwback Thursday: A new year rolls in, so roll yourself to the gym
Bryan Goodland September 21, 2023

Editor's Note: This article originally ran Jan 13, 2003, in the Arapahoe Observer, Arapahoe Community College's Student newspaper at the time. Some information may be outdated.  One of the most...

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With many of the new laws in Florida, parents are able to review a school district’s instructional materials and library books. Parents can object to things they believe are inappropriate.
Florida Curriculum Changes Spark Unease Across the Nation
Payton Tanner September 20, 2023

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared in The Cord News, Dakota Ridge High School's student newspaper.  Some edits have been made for clarity. At the start of a new school year many...

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Karla Butler stands in the hallway at ACC on Feb. 12, 2021.
Faces of ACC: Karla Butler; Alumni, Employee and Former Nun
Sara Trautman, Reporter • September 15, 2023

Editor's Note: This story was originally published Feb. 17, 2021. Kara Butler passed away on Sept. 10, 2023.  “I was a nontraditional student for sure,” remarks Karla Butler. “I came to...

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Throwback Thursday: ACC Faculty salaries and budget in distress
Throwback Thursday: ACC Faculty salaries and budget in distress
Janet Searle September 14, 2023

Editor's Note: This story originally ran Dec. 1, 2003 in the Arapahoe Observer, Arapahoe Community College's student newspaper at the time.  Arapahoe Community College has 354 adjunct teachers...

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Throwback Thursday: Burnt meal sets of ACC fire alarm
Throwback Thursday: Burnt meal sets of ACC fire alarm
Keith E Rennison September 7, 2023

Editor's Note: This was originally published on Oct. 6, 2003, in the Arapahoe Observer, Arapahoe Community College's student paper at the time.  ON Wednesday, October 1, the entire main building...

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Throwback Thursday: Registerring for fall courses at ACC
Throwback Thursday: Registerring for fall courses at ACC
Becky Cusak August 31, 2023

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on July 28, 2003, in the Arapahoe Observer, Arapahoe Community College's student newspaper at the time. The summer semester at Arapahoe Community...

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On Aug. 19, Littleton hosted the 95th annual Western Welcome Week Grand Parade.
Photo Essay: Western Welcome Week Grand Parade
Lillian Fuglei, Editor-In-Chief • August 22, 2023

Horses, firetrucks and bands marched down Main Street on Aug. 19 during the Western Welcome Week Grand Parade.  The Grand Parade— an annual tradition — is just one part of Western Welcome...

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ACC communications professor Diana Hornick petting a black and white goat.
Faces of ACC: Diana Hornick
Noah Grenoble, Reporter • August 14, 2023

Editor's Note: Several parts of this story have been updated for unclear phrasing and to correct inaccurate information. Born and raised in Pennsylvania before moving to Texas then making her way...

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Photograph of the original article that ran Jan. 20, 2003.
Throwback Thursday: Seeing Denver through a tourist's eyes
Bryan Goodland, Editor • August 10, 2023

Editor's Note: This article originally ran Jan. 20, 2003 in the Arapahoe Observer, ACC's student paper at the time. No part of this text has been changed, so some information and terminology may be...

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DCSDs Legacy Campus will feature two programs in collaboration with ACC. Photo courtesy of Tim Meyer.
DCSD's Legacy Campus opens
Lillian Fuglei, Editor-In-Chief • August 7, 2023

Taking high school, a dash of higher education, and a focus on career and technical education, the Legacy Campus was born.  Douglas County School District’s Legacy Campus is a collaborative...

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Throwback Thursday: College Y2K compliant since July
Throwback Thursday: College Y2K compliant since July
Lara Zimmerman August 3, 2023

Editor's Note: This story was originally published Dec. 15, 1999 in the Rapp Street Journal, Arapahoe Community College's student paper at the time.  The infamous Y2K bug has made many people...

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Throwback Thursday: A Closer Look at Stress A students Opinion
Throwback Thursday: A Closer Look at Stress A student's Opinion
Barney Sutton July 27, 2023

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as a guest editorial in the Rapp Street Journal in the March 13, 1979 issue. The Rapp Street Journal was Arapahoe Community College's student paper at the...

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Photo taken by Lillian Fuglei
Throwback Thursday: Graffiti at ACC
Roger Perry-Sm July 20, 2023

Editor's Note: This article originally written by Roger Perry-Smith, published November 11, 1971 in the Arapahoe Who Knows.  Graffiti at Arapahoe Community College is at an all time low compared...

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