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A New, Exciting way to Navigate Life4U
An Interactive Experience To help students navigate college, Life4U Magazine provides important information about the ACC District and Student Life. In this edition, the staff has added an interactive, multimedia component. The interactive campaign found throughout the magazine features Mikasa McKnight, one of the hosts of the Student Life Chronicle web series, as she accompanies readers on a tour of ACC and its new Guided Pathways system. To enjoy the interactive features, use a smart phone and follow the QR codes to the corresponding videos and links.
Download a free QR code reader here: bit.ly/QR-READERS (case sensitive) In addition to the magazine, check out the Student Life Chronicle web series to stay up-to-date with the latest news in the ACC District at
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Life4U is Austin Community College’s student-contributed, back-to-school, insider’s guide for new and returning students. The magazine covers important information, people, places and events in the ACC District.
L4U M A G A Z I N E Contributing Staff
Editorial Team
Malinda Baum - Photography Andrew Gonzalez - Graphic Design Cody Lee - Writing Joe Lee - Photography Alexander Lewis - Writing Mary Maule - Writing Rene Ramos, Jr. - Writing Alexis Ruiz - Layout and Graphic Design Elliott (Malsy) Thomeyer - Cover Art
Amy Bueno Jill Davis - Editing Joe Lee - Multimedia Cody Lee - Editing Mikasa McKnight - Host Rene Ramos, Jr. - Multimedia Era Sundar - Adviser
Cover: Each spring ACC students vote on the theme for Life4U Magazine. This year’s subway/transportation theme was brought to life by Elliott (Malsy) Thomeyer.
To join Life 4U / Accent Student Media email:
To place an ad email: editor@austincc.edu
editor@austincc.edu Special Thanks: Cheryl Richard, Stefanie Vermillion, Brian McLean, Alanna Hollyway, Mary Maule and the Student Life Staff
ACC President Dr. Richard Rhodes
ACC Board of Trustees Dr. Victor H.P. Villarreal Allen H. Kaplan Dr. Barbara P. Mink Mark J. Williams Gigi Edwards Bryant Dr. Nan McRaven Jeffrey K. Richard Guadalupe Q. Sosa Dr. Betty W. Hwang
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Common Challenges Where to go for help and how to handle these challenges.
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Resources 7KH 2IĂ€FH RI 6WXGHQW /LIH is considered the classroom without walls. Programming areas such as Leadership, Student Organizations, Intramural Sports and Recreation, and Student Media provide students with opportunities to form meaningful relationships with their peers. Paid and volunteer positions promote professional growth and experience. To learn more about Student Life visit bit.ly/ACCSL. The ACC Foundation administers more than 90 scholarships for ACC students CBTFE PO mOBODJBM OFFE family status, educational background or academic major. The foundation has raised more than $12 million to support college programs BOE TDIPMBSTIJQT #Z mMMJOH out one general application, students are considered for all ACC Foundation Scholarships for which they are eligible. For more information and application instructions visit bit.ly/accfoundation. &RPSXWHU &HQWHUV are located in or near each campus library. The computer stations are equipped with software for general student use such as writing papers, conducting online coursework, accessing the Internet, checking ACC Online Services, and using ACCmail. An ACC Student ID card is required. For more information visit bit.ly/acc-computer-access.
The /HDUQLQJ /DE environment encourages study, collaboration and academic progress through the following services: • Free tutoring is available in general courses including English, reading, writing, math, study skills, science and assessment test preparation. For tutoring in specialized areas such as English for Speakers of Other Languages, accounting, foreign languages and health sciences, check posted schedules and call ahead UP DPOmSN BWBJMBCJMJUZ • Computers with instructional software and applications are available along with personalized assistance as needed. *Handouts and study aids are available. • Study rooms may be reserved with an ACC Student ID card. For more information visit bit.ly/acclearninglab. $&&¡V /LEUDULHV house more than 300,000 books across the 11 campuses and offer the following services: • Books can be transferred to the campus of your choice for pickup and returned to any ACC campus. However, reserve items must be returned to the original library from which they were checked out. • Computers and laptops are available for use in the library with an ACC Student ID card. • Students can print up to 15 pages a day for free. "GUFS UIF mSTU QSJOU PVUT
cost 10 cents per page. • Study rooms can be reserved. • E-Books are available. • Librarians can help students mOE CPPLT DPSSFDUMZ DJUF works in essays and suggest books for research. • Library assistance and online tutorials are available at library.austincc.edu. The $&& 7UDQVIHU $FDGHP\ helps students transfer to a 4-year university or college through a series of free workshops and events. All current and former ACC students interested in transferring are encouraged to attend. The Transfer Academy meets during the fall and spring semesters at each ACC campus with varying dates and times to accommodate busy schedules. For more information visit bit.ly/acctransfer. *UHHQ 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ ,QLWLDWLYHV are available to ACC students enrolled in courses for credit. A Green Pass allows unlimited rides on Capital Metro bus and rail services for the semester and can be purchased for $25 at any "$$ DBTIJFS PGmDF *U DPTUT percent less than a comparable Capital Metro pass. Parking permits are required for students who drive to campus. Green Car preferred parking passes can be ordered by drivers of fuelFGmDJFOU MPX FNJTTJPO WFIJDMFT and electric car charging stations are available. Registered carpool groups may receive preferred parking. For more information visit bit.ly/acctransportation.
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Don’t procrastinate! Prioritize what’s most important in managing your time.
Take time for yourself to relax and recharge when needed.
Meet with your professors and go to the Learning Lab to do well in your classes.
Seek help whenever you need it.
Avoid alcohol and drugs.
Maintain a healthy support system of family and friends.
Counselors are available in Student Services on every ACC campus.
Get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, and exercise regularly.
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Now’s the time to sit down with pen to paper and develop a plan to ensure you’ve got enough money to meet your semester expenses. Tuition and fees, books, housing, and gas for your car are only the beginning of a long list of expenses you have each semester. Follow the steps below to determine if you’re set up to make it through the semester with money in your pocket. Do this on paper — just carrying it around in your head doesn’t count.
1. Know how much you have coming in. It sounds obvious, right? Although obvious, many of us don’t really know how much money we have coming in. Besides wages from employment, also calculate money coming in from side gigs (babysitting, working for delivery or driving services) as well as your financial aid awards (grants, scholarships and loans). What do you have coming in each semester?
2. Know how much you have going out. What are your monthly expenses? What expenses only happen once per semester (e.g. books and car registration)? What do you have going out over the entire semester?
3. Identify your shortfall. If you’ve got more money coming in, great! But more likely you’ve got more money going out than coming in. What’s your deficit?
4. Identify areas to cut back. Where can you (or are you willing to) cut back? Could you reduce your housing expenses by getting a roommate? Have you moved to a prepaid, no-contract cell phone? How about cutting back on eating out? Have you used local food pantries? Identify two areas where it’s realistic to cut back, and commit to cutting back.
5. Increase your income. This one sounds way easier than it is. Working more hours may not be the solution (remember for every one hour of class, plan to spend 2-3 hours outside of class). Have you completed your FAFSA? Have you visited with financial aid recently? You may need to take out a loan to cover your expenses. If this is the case, only take out how much you need to cover your expenses. And always, always consider federal loans first. Besides getting a better interest rate than you would from a private loan, you also have flexible repayment options, among other benefits, when compared to a private loan.
The Student Money Management Office has budget coaches available to help you. Visit austincc.edu/money or send us an email at money@austincc.edu. Spring 2017 | 21
Outside the Classroom Student Life -
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Student Organizations Fast Facts
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In 2015-2016, Student Life had 41 recognized student organizations. ACC Orgs fall under three categories: Discipline-based, Social Organizations, and Honor Societies.
ACC’s honor societies are Circle K International (Kiwanis), Phi Theta Kappa, and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. ACC’s honor societies offer leadership experience and service opportunities. Learn more in MySL!
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Student organizations align with each ACC Area of Study (AoS)* *Arts, Digital Media, and Communications; Business; Computer & Information Sciences; Culinary, Hospitality, and Tourism; Education; Health Sciences; Liberal Arts; Manufacturing, Design, Construction, and Applied Tech; Public and Social Services; and Science, Engineering, and Math.
You can browse all ACC organizations online in MySL. To claim your free MySL account, go to bit.ly/ACCSL (case-sensitive) and sign in with your ACCeID and password!
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Didn’t find the Org you wanted? Start your own! To start an Org, you need three officers (President, Vice President, and Secretary), a min. 2.5 GPA, a constitution and bylaws, and a full-time ACC staff or faculty to be your Advisor.
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Join the Office of Student Life and...
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Student Life is here to offer you opportunties to succeed outside the classroom: Student Organizations Academic Support Experiential Leadership Intramurals Male Leadership Student Media
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Student Navigators Students
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Nominations open January 10 - March 31, 2017
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Presidential Student Achievement Award Winner
Kelynne Gaines Written by Mary Maule.
“...never look back and never give up.”
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During this year of reprieve, Gaines’ mother and his best friend passed away within 5 months of each other. These circumstances were devastating and could have ended with him abandoning his goals to grieve.
he wanted to transfer to the University of Texas, and a higher GPA would improve his chances.
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compassion, perseverance, and a sense of purpose. He advises fellow students to never look back and never give up. “Anyone is capable of succeeding H[ [OLPY KYLHTZ ¹ OL ZHPK ¸0 [\YULK something tragic such as my mother’s death into something positive that drove me to succeed.” Spring 2017 | 31
Presidential Student Achievement Award- 2nd place
Michael Holman Michael Holman demonstrates determination to succeed and commitment to giving back. His background as a home-schooled student followed by his immersion into a large institution like ACC have prepared him for a future career in nursing. His passion to become an Emergency Room Nurse was ignited by his father’s illness and
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Campus Team Outstanding Leader
Toby McKaskle Written by Cody Lee
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in the world is a trait admired by his WLLYZ 9VUL[[L /VɈHY[ H MVYTLY Student Life Specialist, describes McKaskle as “an asset to our team, motivating those around him to strive for greatness.” McKaskle’s drive and perseverance OH]L HSZV ILLU PUÅ\LUJLK I` OPZ physical struggles. Due to kyphosis, an exaggerated rounding of the back similar to scoliosis, he has had to power through spinal reconstruction surgery. Since the surgery, McKaskle said his physical challenges are much more trivial. For example, it became necessary to buy new clothes, because he grew three inches due to the spinal reconstruction. He must HSZV L_WSHPU [V ZLJ\YP[` Z[HɈ ^O` OL ZL[Z VɈ L]LY` TL[HS KL[LJ[VY Despite such minor inconveniences, McKaskle is grateful for his new lease on life and the lessons gained from the experience. He said it’s taught him that any challenge can be tackled by remaining focused and determined. That same focus and determination has been central to McKaskle’s multifaceted involvement with Student Life at Austin Community College. He encourages his fellow students to do the same. ¸0 MLLS H SV[ VM Z[\KLU[Z KVU»[ [HRL advantage of Student Life,” he said. 0U HKKP[PVU [V OPZ ^VYR MVY :[\KLU[ Life, McKaskle also holds three, one-hour study sessions a week as a mentor instructor for the U.S. Government class. 4J2HZRSL PZ H ZVJPHS I\[[LYÅ` ^OV loves meeting and talking to new WLVWSL /L LUQV`Z NH[OLYPUN KPɈLYLU[
perspectives through interactions with students from all across the ACC District to broaden his scope and knowledge of the world around him. Because of his many roles and I\Z` ZJOLK\SL 4J2HZRSL ÄUKZ [OH[ planning and staying organized are the keys to remaining on track. His advice for fellow students is to avoid procrastination. By keeping everything organized and tackling priority items ÄYZ[ T\JO VM [OL Z[YLZZ [OH[ JV\SK overwhelming is eliminated, he said. When McKaskle isn’t running around the Riverside Campus, he tries to separate from his busy work life by relaxing at home, hanging out with friends and working out. Having time to himself has been vital in maintaining his positive outlook and unrivaled work ethic. As a major in general studies in science, McKaskle plans to graduate from ACC in the spring of 2017 and transfer to Texas State University. He then plans to attend graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin to pursue either a career as a chiropractor or a politician. Wherever his choices take him, McKaskle will continue striving to create a society of appreciation and acceptance. He encourages students to accept and to love themselves for who they are and to not be afraid to THRL H JOHUNL /L PZ H ÄYT ILSPL]LY in taking control of one’s life. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” he said. This article was contributed to by Joe Lee
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Student of the Year
Ian Slingsby Written by Alexander J. Lewis
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high academic standards as well. Although he said he didn’t excel in high school because of a lack of motivation, now that he’s in college he maintains an impressive 4.0 grade point average. “When you’re going through school it’s hard to stay motivated, just because the work can be hard or you just don’t know what the outcome is going to be,” he said. “Find something that motivates you. Find the drive and go for it.” Discovering a student’s drive, to Slingsby, extends to the many cocurricular activities in which he’s been involved. His advice to other students who wish to be more involved is quite simple. He advises them to stop by the recruiting and information tables on campus set up by Student Life. “There is plenty of tabling and most students just walk by them. Go to a Student Life Specialist to see how you can get involved through them,” he said. “You don’t even have to be interested in government to be involved in Student Government or ZVTL[OPUN ZWLJPÄJ PU :[\KLU[ 3PML Just go to the tables and you might see something that you are interested in. Just stop and talk to people at tables and at events.” As an active member of Student Life’s Riverside Campus Team, Slingsby produced events for the campus community including an L]LU[ [P[SLK ¸7VSP[PJHS 7YPTHY` 2PJRVɈ¹ ^OPJO LUJV\YHNLK Z[\KLU[Z [V ÄUK their inner political side. 0U OPZ JHWHJP[` HZ 9P]LYZPKL *HTW\Z
Senator for the Student Government Association and Vice Chair of the entire SGA senate, Slingsby has made a positive impression. ¸0HU OHZ ^VYRLK VU OPZ JHTW\Z in a collaborative manner with both Student Life and the Campus Manager to make the students’ experience this year as positive and enjoyable as it can be,” Peck Young, Executive Director of ACC’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, said. Slingsby’s actions and integrity have made a positive impact on the quality of Student Life at his campus. “He is a ‘game changer’ by his involvement and his willingness to be a voice for our students regarding campus issues that impact them,” Riverside Campus Manager Franklin ;H`SVY ZHPK ¸0HU OHZ ILLU H Z[YVUN example of how a friendly smile and a warm caring attitude can make a KPɈLYLUJL PU HUV[OLY WLYZVU»Z SPML which has made our campus a better more welcoming campus to our service area.” Outside of school, Slingsby enjoys spending time with his friends, break dancing and playing music – he’s a self-taught pianist. He currently interns under Rep. Chris Turner at the Texas Capitol. With his life so strongly driven by JHYL MVY V[OLYZ :SPUNZI`»Z KLÄUP[PVU for leadership comes as no surprise. “A good leader is not someone who tries to control, and demand, and just completely take over something,” :SPUNZI` ZHPK ¸0[»Z HIV\[ Z[LWWPUN \W when being needed.” Spring 2017 | 37
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The ACC Male Leadership Program is designed to provide institutional support and encourage success for African-American, Latino, Hispanic, and/or Asian male students.
Male Leadership Program BeneďŹ ts: Assistance with ACC admission, ďŹ nancial aid (FAFSA), and scholarship applications. Dedicated academic advising and counseling services. Success-focused curriculum including an exclusive Transition to College course, leadership conferences, and training. Mentoring and peer-to-peer coaching. Extracurricular activities, campus and community events, and social networking.
Any African-American, Hispanic, Latino, and/or Asian male ACC student can participate in the ACC Male Leadership program. For more information, contact:
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Campus Event of the Year
A Walk Through Time Written by Rene Ramos, Jr. 0UZWPYLK I` )SHJR /PZ[VY` 4VU[O [OL South Austin Campus Team created “A Walk Through Time,” an event that informed students and allowed them to experience the history of African Americans throughout time. “The entire campus team worked together to create a timeline of events [OH[ ^HZ WYVTPULU[ VY ZPNUPÄJHU[ in African American history ranging from the 1600s traveling all the way
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to the 21st century,” Elizabeth Morris, Student Life Coordinator, said. “Students had an opportunity to travel through that timeline and we asked [OLT [V YLÅLJ[ VU [OH[ [PTL WLYPVK HUK kind of imagine what it would have felt like at the time.” A total of 95 students attended the event and it received rave reviews by the attendees which motivated the campus team to create a similar event
focusing on women’s history. ¸0[ LUKLK \W ILPUN ]LY` Z\JJLZZM\S and we got great responses,” Morris ZHPK ¸0[ ^HZ V\Y SHYNLZ[ L]LU[ HSS `LHY 7LVWSL ^LYL HZRPUN ZWLJPÄJHSS` MVY more events like this.” The women’s history event surpassed the attendance rate of “A Walk Through Time” with a total of 114 students.
Campus Team of the Year
2015-2016 Pinnacle Team Contribution by Mauri Winters and Roberto Enriquez The 2015-2016 Pinnacle Campus Team included a diverse group from a wide variety of backgrounds, but the one constant was their desire to help others. “This team created several events to help educate themselves as well as their fellow students and give them resources they need to be
successful in college and beyond,” Mauri Winters, Student Life Coordinator, said. The team’s “Pick-a-Prof Meet-nGreet” event promoted interactions between students and professors outside the classroom. “Tuesday Talks” shared powerful presentations from the TED Talks
online database and prompted discussions on topics such as inspiYH[PVU MLHY JLSLIYH[PUN KPɈLYLUJLZ and sustainability. “Seeing the Pinnacle Campus Team work together was a pleasure,” Roberto Enriquez, Student Life Specialist, said. “They were a cohesive unit and it really showed.”
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Non-Chartered Organization of the Year
Bridges International Written by Rene Ramos, Jr.
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away from home and the challenges that international students face.” The organization also provides international students with weekly social gatherings to get to know each other and feel welcomed when living in a new country. “We do weekly meetings,” Capilla )HNH[LSSH ZHPK ¸0U [OVZL TLL[PUNZ we play games, share experiences,
debate about an interesting topic, and each one of us makes a presentation about their favorite food, game, friend, experience, or country.” More information can be found on the organization’s website austinbridges.com and on the organization section of My SL at bit.ly/ACCSL (case sensitive).
Chartered Organization of the Year
Phi Theta Kappa Article and photos contributed by PTK Vice-President Carol Ann Hernandez
Spring 2016 Fun and Fit Fair 7OP ;OL[H 2HWWH PZ HU PU[LYUH[PVUHS OVUVY ZVJPL[` PU ^OPJO Z[\KLU[Z H[ [^V `LHY JVSSLNLZ JHU NHPU L_WLYPLUJL PU SLHKLYZOPW HUK UL[^VYRPUN [OYV\NO ZLY]PJL WYVQLJ[Z Phi Theta Kappa invited students and guests of Austin Community College to join in their spring Ä[ULZZ JOHSSLUNL ;OL ^LLR challenge included fellowship, NYV\W Ä[ULZZ ^VYRV\[Z HUK H chance to win prizes at the fair. The money raised funded Phi Theta Kappa scholarships and the food collected was donated to The Storehouse Food Mission in 7Å\NLY]PSSL Along with the main purpose of promoting physical activity and raising money for scholarships, the fair aimed to connect people with
ZPTPSHY Ä[ULZZ NVHSZ WYVTV[L [OL exchange of ideas and facilitate the building of friendships. As an added bonus, students who volunteered earned service time and extra tickets for opportunities to win prizes. Due to the success of the fair, PTK donated over 100 nonperishable food items to the food pantry and over $400 toward scholarships. Local business owners donated over $1,000 in prizes that were given away to students and guests at the fair. Prizes included a full month of
workouts from Camp Gladiator, bowling for 6 people from Spare Time Texas Bowling, movie tickets MYVT *PULTHYR PU 7Å\NLY]PSSL KPUULY JLY[PÄJH[LZ [V 6\[IHJR Steakhouse, and $50 gift cards from A+ Federal Credit Union and HEB. “We are privileged to have HTHaPUN VYNHUPaH[PVUZ VɈLYPUN \Z the opportunities to get involved, to learn, to grow and to give back [V ZVJPL[` 0 SV]L 7OP ;OL[H ¹ *HYVS Ann Hernandez
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Represent students and voice their concerns. Campus events and productions on governmental awareness. Represent ACC in regional and state SGA associations. Fund-raise for SGA scholarships.
2. Community Engagement a. “I Can Read� children’s literacy project. I. Children’s Book drive for Brown Santa. II. Read at elementary school libraries. III. Read at children’s clinics. b. Voter registration drives. 3. Government Relations a. Represent ACC on Austin mayor’s sitting committee of universities. b. Represent ACC at the Capitol to lobby for student concerns. 4.
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South Austin NE W. STASSNEY LA
DR. CANNON WILLIAM
E. S. CONGRESS AV
S. FIRST ST.
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Main Number (512)223-9100 Texas Relay 711 Campus Admin ________________ Room 1149 __________________ 223-9100 Admissions ____________________ Room 1104__________________ 223-9151 Advising ______________________ Room 1118 __________________ 223-9140 Assessment ___________________ Room 1112 __________________ 223-9162 Bookstore ____________________ Room 1160__________________ 445-7437 Campus Police _________________ Room 1102__________________ 223-9142 Career Center__________________ Room 1101 __________________ 223-9168 Cashier _______________________ Room 1119 __________________ 223-2274 Computer Lab _________________ Room 1201.6 ________________ 223-9186 Counseling ____________________ Room 1101 __________________ 223-9141 Financial Aid ___________________ Room 1103__________________ 223-4243 Learning Lab __________________ Room 1138__________________ 223-9243 Library ________________________ Room 1201 _________________ 223-9180 SAS __________________________ Room 1112 __________________ 223-9163 Student Life ___________________ Room 1121 __________________ 223-9172 Support Center ________________ Room 1105__________________ 223-9161 Testing Center _________________ Room 1135__________________ 223-9240
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820 W. Stassney Lane, Austin, TX X 78745
Riverbat Games Key Puzzles on pages 48 and 49
A J I A C H I E V E M E N T I
O K S T U D Y H A B I T S A O
P A T H W A Y S D Q X D P R V
B T W N E X U N C V E F N O J
I A B G N B X H T S A C N L O
H N M G W V R Z T G S A A Y U
E Y T A K O R I S P S M V M R
L L Y R N M N G I C S P I P N
S K E I A A T Y K T T U G I E
M O C C T M A Z U L F S A C Y
M L D I T P U D L I Q C T S I
E W O Z K I E R K F W A E K S
M N I J P N O E A E Z R I I L
W N V C T Z E N Q L B R Q Y R
Puzzle #1 Easy
Puzzle#3 Medium
Puzzle #2 Easy
Puzzle#4 Medium
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