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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

Vending machines are a resource of disappointment for those thirsty at the ARC campus as most of the ones on campus, including the one pictured here in the hallway of the Science Building, remain bare on April 8. (Photo by Abby Harless)

Campus Vending Machines Bare as Warm Weather Returns

Abigail Harless, Managing Editor April 11, 2025

Sacramento has reached the unpredictable time of the year as we transition from winter to spring. The weather has bounced between gloomy, cloudy days with rain and sunny, breezy warm days all within the...

A “Trans Rights are your rights” sign made by American River College students and used during the trans rights march on April 8 (Photo taken by Ly Clark)

ARC Trans Community Marches for the Rights of All Minority Students in Public Protest

Ly Clark, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

American River College students gathered in ARC’s UNITE Center on April 8 to share their support for ARC’s LGBTQ+ community, particularly in support of the trans students on campus.  The event...

The first reported case of an international student in the Los Rios Community system had their visa revoked by Homeland Security on April 8. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Department of Homeland Security Revokes Visa for Student of Los Rios Colleges

Abigail Harless, Managing Editor April 9, 2025

An international student attending various Los Rios colleges has had their F-1 visa revoked by the Department of Homeland Security on April 8, according to an email sent out to faculty, students and staff...

With the number of students applying for FAFSA decreasing by over 40,000, leading to fewer students attending college this coming year. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

FAFSA Gutted Under the Trump Administration

Carter Chitiva, Opinion Editor April 9, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s administration making major changes to the federal funding of education in the past weeks, the fear of change has gripped many students who rely on its services. The United...

The American River College Current staff earned a meritorious online general excellence award at the 2025 Journalism Association of Community College conference in Long Beach. (photo by Kelly McCrystle)

The Current Staff Wins Four Awards at JACC

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Over the weekend of March 7, some of the staff from the American River Current flew down to Long Beach to attend the 2025 Journalism Association of Community Colleges statewide spring conference. The staff...

After being appointed as American River College’s president in 2023, Lisa Cardoza, pictured here on July 15, 2024,  takes on a new role as CSAC Commissioner. (File Photo)

Lisa Cardoza Takes Seat On California Student Aid Commission

Carter Chitiva and Jose Leon April 2, 2025

American River College President Lisa Cardoza was appointed commissioner of the California Student Aid Commission on March 3. The CSAC is a state agency that handles the various financial aid programs...

Shazil Mahmood, director of public relations for American River College’s student body, shared details of the annual Iftar event on March 7. (Photo by: Mei Mizutani)

ASB Approves $3,000 to Host Second Annual Iftar Event

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

American River College’s Associated Student Body approved $3,000 for its second annual Iftar event held on campus on March 27 during its March 7 meeting. ASB also approved a $1,000 budget for an event...

Subject to redistricting Jan. 2023, California’s 3rd Congressional District has migrated inland at the same time Kevin Kiley became its congressional representative. (Photo courtesy of Ballotopedia.org)

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley Holds Town Hall Teleconference After Public Outcry

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

On March 17, concerned citizens spent a portion of their evening on a teleconference call with Rep. Kevin Kiley (R) of California's 3rd District to address the changes taking place within the federal government...

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, Newsletter 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)...

Lindsie Kotcher (right), a full time employee of the Center for Leadership and Development as a Student Support Assistant for Student Life, is seen here leading the Women’s March around the American River College main campus on March 26, 2024. (File Photo by William Forseth)

ARC’s Fem Fest 2025 is a campus-wide event

Laryn Godbold, Copy Editor March 24, 2025

American River College will host Fem Fest, a campus-wide Wednesday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Women’s History Month. The event will include a Care Fest hosted by Beaver Cares, a women’s...

“Beavers: American River College’s Running Dynasty, 1964-1979”, published in December of 2024, expands on the long history of ARC’s track and field teams. (Photo Courtesy of Heritage Books, Inc.)

“Running Dynasty” Explores the Career of Al Baeta

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Reunions spur on many things for returning alumni. For David Bruhn, the 2024 Beavers Runners Reunion got him to write his 36th book. Bruhn has long covered running in California with “Stride Out" and...

"Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District Brian King, pictured at American River College on Dec. 6, 2022, is a finalist for chancellor of the San Diego Community College District." (Photo from The Current)

LRCCD Chancellor Set to Retire After 13 Years

Laryn Godbold and Abigail Harless March 14, 2025

Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-26 academic year on Tuesday, March 11 after 13 years with the district. His retirement...

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