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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 Mars Volta continue to experiment with another album that leans heavily on their Latin fusion influence while incorporating past musical elements. (Album artwork courtesy of Clouds Hill/The Mars Volta)

Review: The Mars Volta’s “Lucro Sucio” is a Relaxing Ride Through Blended Musical Genres

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2025

As a long time music fan who has maintained a consistent awareness of the careers of the artists I enjoy, I’m always surprised to find the artists aging with me. I’m used to my media existing within...

This portion of the Poderosas Mural painted by Ruby Chacon and Isabel Martinez depicts five of the women nominated to be recognized for their advocacy work towards change in Sacramento. (Photo courtesy of the Poderosas Executive Board)

American River College Hosts the Poderosas Mural

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

American River College will soon host a new mural as well as the empowering message behind it. The Poderosas Mural will be hosted in the Writing Center, located in the Learning Resource Center on the ARC...

In her new book, Sarah Wynn-Williams accuses Facebook (now Meta) of valuing expansion of freedom as they grow globally, even to countries and governments that will use the Facebook software to control their population. (Photo Courtesy of Flatiron Books)

Facebook Tries to Silence Author of New Book

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

Fans of the HBO series “The Sopranos” will remember the internal conflict suffered by Jennifer Malfi, therapist to the protagonist, Tony Soprano. The conflict she dealt with had to do with her providing...

Shazil Mahmood gives a presentation on Ramadan and Iftar before sunset. (Photo by Memphis Coles on March 27, 2025).

Iftar Celebration Builds Unity and Understanding for Muslims at ARC

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

This year’s Ramadan holiday was capped with an Iftar celebration that brought together people from across the American River College community. On March 27, the Muslim Student Association and the...

Lady Gaga's “Mayhem” album delivers dramatic vocals that take listeners on an exhilarating ride. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records)

Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” is the Perfect Combination of her Various Musical Styles

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer March 29, 2025

After breaking the internet with the release of “Mayhem’s” second single, “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga successfully showcased the energy her album would have. “Gaga is standing upright again...

ARC Improv Club members (left to right) Alisha Hull and Oscar Leimbach practice the improv game "Yes and.." on Feb 20. (Photo by Abby Harless)

American River College’s Improv Club is Open to all Students

Abigail Harless, Managing and Social Media Editor March 28, 2025

As the spring semester reaches the midterm point for American River College students, it can be an anxious and stressful period. In the midst of papers, exams and projects, the ARC Improv Club welcomes...

Split Fiction has two different genres in the main story which are sci-fi and fantasy. The game also has mini-games to play while you progress through the main story to make this amazing game more fun. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

“Split Fiction” is one of the best two-player games of 2025

Ilene Lao, Copy Editor March 27, 2025

“Split Fiction” which was teased at the 2024 Game of the Year awards, was officially released on Mar. 6, 2025.  "Split Fiction” is based on two characters who go to a company to get their stories...

History Professor Joshua Martinez joins the ARC faculty. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Kaneko Gallery hosts Dominick Porras’s “Silvery Synthesis”

Janelle Germain, Copy Editor March 24, 2025

American River College’s Kaneko Gallery is hosting another exhibition starting on March 24 and ending on April 18, and this time they are welcoming artist Dominick Porras to display his artistic lens.   “Silvery...

 Playboi Carti’s “Music” is finally here, spanning an epic 30 song run that is constantly filled with new trap techniques.  (Album cover art photo courtesy of AWGE/Interscope Records)

Playboi Carti Delivers After Years of Anticipation

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

“Friday” One post on “X” is all it took for the internet to turn into a frenzy when rapper Playboi Carti posted on his X account for the first time in more than two years. Playboi Carti’s...

Lead singer Chino Moreno performs with Deftones for the North American Tour 2025 (Photo illustration by Janelle Germain)

Deftones Return Home Marking a Legacy Performance

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

On March 1, the Golden 1 Center was filled with fans celebrating the return of Sacramento’s beloved hometown band for their North American Tour. Deftones performed its first concert back in Sacramento...

Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, takes on the role of Captain America and fights very familiar villains that are well known in the Marvelverse, as shown on this movie poster. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

“Captain America : Brave New World” is a must-watch Marvel movie

Ilene Lao, Copy Editor March 13, 2025

Marvel fans have expressed both excitement and concerns, but many have yet to watch the film before sharing their opinions.  Before reviewing the new Captain America movie, here is a recap of the events...

 Past performances of ensembles directed by Professor Dyne Eifersten (Photo courtesy of Dyne Eifersten)

American River College hosts Spring Concert Series that feature different ensembles

Laryn Godbold, Copy Editor March 12, 2025

The American River College music department is hosting a spring concert series that runs through March 15. It is made up of all the different ensembles in the department. The last concert of the series...

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