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An Arlington College and Career High School student volunteer plants pansies at Veteran's Park in Arlington, Texas, on a recent Saturday morning.
ACCHS students beautify Veteran’s Park
Joseph Morgan, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas – As the sun rose over the horizon, students from local Arlington College and Career High School gathered in the parking lot of Veteran’s Park, located in the heart of Arlington, to help enrich the natural beauty of the park and to gain community service hours participating in the...

Arlington Sentinel News en Español won the Lone Star National Academy of Arts and Sciences Award for collegiate Spanish-language newscast.
Arlington Sentinel News en Español takes top honor in state competition
Geoff Campbell, Adviser • November 20, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas—Arlington Sentinel News en Español, produced by University of Texas at Arlington Communication Department broadcast students, won the Lone Star National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Award (NATAS) for college Spanish-language...

An Arlington College and Career High School student volunteer plants pansies at Veteran's Park in Arlington, Texas, on a recent Saturday morning.
ACCHS students beautify Veteran’s Park
Joseph Morgan, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas – As the sun rose over the horizon, students from local Arlington College and Career High School gathered in the parking lot of Veteran’s Park, located in the heart of Arlington, to help enrich the natural beauty of the park and to...

Japan is a land easily caricatured and misunderstood. Travelers willing to lean into the discomfort of the unknown can find that Japan is much more than its stereotype.
Beyond cherry blossoms and onigiri
Monica Meza, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

TOKYO—The over-tourism of Japan in recent years has led many people to have an almost stereotypical view of the country and its key points,...

Climbing Mount Fuji became a defining moment in a journey of growth. From left to right, Shuang Gou, Faisal Khan and Hasan Mustafa Rivzi. To see the full image, please click on the photo.
Japan journey becomes pathway to self
Hasan Mustafa Rivzi, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

TOKYO—Embarking on a journey to Japan was a dream that simmered in my mind for years. The allure of the culture, the vibrant cities, and the...

Japan is a land easily caricatured and misunderstood. Travelers willing to lean into the discomfort of the unknown can find that Japan is much more than its stereotype.
Beyond cherry blossoms and onigiri
Monica Meza, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

TOKYO—The over-tourism of Japan in recent years has led many people to have an almost stereotypical view of the country and its key points,...

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While tourists to Japan are drawn to the nation's rich cultural traditions and natural beauty, sometimes they just want to experience the familiarity of home and might seek out a gaming arcade. What they'll find is that Japanese gaming is a world away from what they are accustomed to.
Achievements unlocked in Japan
Monica Meza, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024

TOKYO—Tourists to Japan are understandably drawn to the nation’s rich historical and cultural sites, its natural beauty and distinctive cuisine—not...

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