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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

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...

John Cena turns on his friend and ally, Cody Rhodes. Joining forces with “the final boss” The Rock at WWE Elimination Chamber on March.1 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo Illustration by Elisha Chandra)

John Cena’s Farewell Turns Sour with Heel Turn

Elisha Chandra, Sports Editor March 28, 2025

The WWE Elimination Chamber on March 1 will forever be remembered in WWE folklore. A day that will be remembered as one that shocked the entirety of the WWE universe. One day a childhood hero turned into...

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

ARC Hires New History Professor Who Specializes in Native American History

Khushi Salgia, Copy Editor March 24, 2025

“History is written by those who won,” says Joshua Martinez, a new history professor at American River College.  Martinez, who teaches History 311 - History of the United States (1865 - Present)...

Club information boards found in the Center for Leadership and Development on Feb 20, 2025. (photo by Kelly McCrystle)

ARC’s Club Day will focus on fundraising

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

American River College is set to host its spring semester Club Day in the STEM quad on Feb. 25.  This semester, the Club and Events Board has been focusing more on fundraising during Club day. This...

 Liz Geisser in the Unite Center with a smile for any who come by on Feb. 4, 2024. (Photo by Ly Clark)

Pride of the Pride Center

Ly Clark, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Nestled in the corner of American River College’s Unite Center is the ever-open door of the campus’ Pride Center. Emblazoned with colorful flags and supportive phrases for the LGBT+ community, the...

Sensei Christian Devine demonstrates a technique to his students in the Aikido club on February 10, 2024. (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

Aikido Karate Brings Its Techniques And Philosophies To ARC

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor February 21, 2025

Students are often stressed from the busyness of the school year. This stress can lead to a variety of downsides. Downsides that will affect a student's mindset throughout the school year. To find peace...

 An "Everyone is Welcome here" sign displayed in the American River College Pride Center, a sentiment shared by Sara Smith-Silverman in the Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies course (Photo by Ly Clark)

LGTBQ+ Course Focuses on History and Insight Through an Academic Lens

Ly Clark, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

This spring, Sara Smith-Silverman, who uses she/they pronouns, found themself needing to take on an extra section in their class load and she knew just what to fill it with. Introduction to LGBTQ Studies...

Six prominent Black Labor Leaders; Top Row, Left to Right: Mary Mcleod Bethune, Isaac Myers, Bayard Rustin; Bottom Row, Left to Right: A. Phillip Randolph, Chris Smalls, Maida Springer Kemp. (Photo Illustration by Laryn Godbold)

Black History Month 2025 begins at ARC despite executive orders

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

This month, Black History Month has commenced in America despite executive orders attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This year's theme is “African-Americans and Labor”. “We can’t...

There are many ways to give back and support your community in Sacramento, from donating clothes to shelters to fostering pets during the holidays. (Photo illustration by Anne Biebl)

How to Make a Difference During the Holiday Season

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor December 18, 2024

The holiday season is often regarded as a time for giving – whether through gifts, acts of kindness or spending time with loved ones. Yet, beyond the traditional practices, there are countless meaningful...

Lowden teaching her class at ARC (Photo by Laryn Godbold)

Yoga and Volleyball: ARC’s Women’s Volleyball Coach Combines Them Both

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Yoga has been a stable practice for over 5,000 years across the world. It is believed that it originated in Northern India, by the Indus-Sarasvati river valley civilization. The sacred principles and practices...

The Women in Tech club’s table at the Spooktacular event in the STEM Homebase on Oct. 29 (Photo by Abigail Harless)

The ARC Women in Tech Club is Great for Women Students Pursuing Tech Careers

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Social Media Editor December 5, 2024

In 2024, technology is progressing, and AI is becoming more prominent in our daily lives. The industry is growing and advancing before our eyes, but one thing stays consistent: the lack of women in the...

The “D&D Club” at its regular Monday afternoon meeting on Nov. 4. (photo by Elisha Chandra)

Entail on a medieval adventure with fellow ARC students in the “D&D Club”

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor November 20, 2024

A roll of dice, a group of people and the fifth edition player’s handbook.  These are just the requirements you need in order to play the widely popular Dungeons and Dragons game with a group of...

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