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The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

American River College middle blocker Erin Fogarty(12), returns a serve in ARC's 3-0 win against Modesto Junior College on Nov. 11, 2015. With the win, ARC's win streak increased to three in a row and its record now stands at 19-7. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

Erianna Williams helps ARC surge past Modesto

Jose Garcia November 13, 2015

Led by the return of middle back Erianna Williams, American River College’s volleyball team dominated Modesto Junior College in a 25-19, 25-14, 25-12 winning effort. Williams suffered a stress fracture...

Sean O’Donnell sits in a convertible mustang while on set of “Mamaboy.” O’Donnell plays the role of a male high school student who becomes the first successful human experiment that causes him to be able to become pregnant. (Photo courtesy of My Hero Productions)

‘Mamaboy’ explores gender swap pregnancy

Jose Garcia and Nicholas Corey October 21, 2015

By Jose Garcia and Nicholas Corey A previous version of this story falsely reported that the photo used was courtesy of Jonathan Morken. In fact, it was provided by My Hero Productions. A previous...

A woman holding a toddler outside of Davies Hall on American River College Campus. There is a daycare facility available in the child development center to assist parents who attend ARC and have no other way for their children to be watched. (Photo by Mychael Jones)

Opinion: Parents should take advantage of ARC’s on campus daycare

Jose Garcia September 29, 2015

Too often at American River College we see parents who bring their children to school and let them run around campus like it’s a playground. These parents should utilize the helpful service the Child...

Erin Fogarty and Kaitlin Meyer go above the net for American River College to block a shot from Porterville's Ana Madrigal during the tournament match on Sept. 18, 2015. ARC won the match 25-9, 25-8, 25-13. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC volleyball routes Porterville

Jose Garcia September 21, 2015

American River College’s volleyball team dominated Porterville college in a three game match Friday afternoon, winning by a final of 25-9, 25-8, 25-13. By the start of the third set ARC switched to...

American River College students participate in an audition for advanced vocal jazz ensemble. The concert will open on Nov. 4. (Photo by Jose Garcia)

Advanced Jazz Ensemble seeks new talent at auditions

Jose Garcia and Paul Xayphone September 3, 2015

Arthur Lapierre, the vocal jazz ensemble director, held auditions for American River College’s advanced vocal jazz ensemble to seek students with an enthusiastic sound for their upcoming performances. Auditions...

Students from the ceramics department sell their art

Students from the ceramics department sell their art

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia May 13, 2015

Student’s from the ceramics department sold their handmade wares today at the X-sale being held behind the ceramics lab. Michelle Wong Yukmui, an art major, has her own booth at the X-sale. “I’m...

Success of horticulture department’s plant sale continues

Success of horticulture department’s plant sale continues

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia April 30, 2015

The horticulture department’s plant sale Wednesday drew not only American River College students but interested customers from the surrounding community. Products for sale included bedding plants,...

Child Development Center sells goodies to raise funds

Child Development Center sells goodies to raise funds

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia April 13, 2015

The Child Development Center held its annual bake sale Wednesday in an effort to raise funds for the children in its program. The money that was raised will be used to buy the children more food for...

ARC student and Film Producer works on two films

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia April 13, 2015

Alonzo Chism, an American River College student who has worked with hip-hop artists such as Mistah Fab and Krumbsnatcha of Gangstarr, is now working on two films. Chism is working on “Fight 4 Your...

A pup lies resting in sea grass at the Elkhorn Slough while its mother forages for food.

Monterey Bay volunteers discuss the research they’ve gathered

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia March 23, 2015

Sea otters were the topic of discussion at a college hour held Friday, which invited researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium to speak with students about the importance of the species as a whole and...

Professor Alan Miller delivers his opinion on the numerous views of news satire hosts.

Take This Class: JOUR 320: Race and Gender in the Media

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia February 22, 2015

Not many other classes out there get students fired up like JOUR 320: Race and Gender in the Media. The class not only covers controversial topics dealing with gender, ethnicity and social class, but...

Opinion: Un-involved – too many students are simply concerned with their classes, not the campus

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia February 21, 2015

When individuals are enrolled in college, it seems their focus is only on completing their classes and heading straight back home. Why is this, one may ask? Numerous explanations arise, including the...

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