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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

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)...

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, Copy Editor and Managing Editor 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...

The Sacramento Public Library gives out information and library cards in front of the ARC Library. (Photo by Memphis Coles)

ARC Library and Sac Public Library Team Up to Give Students More Resources

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

This spring, the American River College Library teamed up with the Sacramento Public Library to reach out and inform students about the opportunities to receive valuable resources for school and life from...

Los manifestantes sostienen carteles que denostan a la administración Trump por su agresiva política migratoria en la manifestación pro inmigración en el parque César Chávez en Sacramento en Feb 22. (Photo by Will Forseth)

ARC Stands Prepared for ICE

William Forseth, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2025

Este artículo también está disponible en Español. Nationwide, recent federal dictation has put the security of the undocumented students in danger. Even areas previously considered off limits, such...

 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...

Leagues of protesters look on the dais under the view of Sacramento City Hall. (Photo by Will Forseth)

César Chávez Park Hosts Pro-Immigrant Rally

Janelle Germain and Will Forseth March 3, 2025

On Feb. 22, César Chávez Park was flooded with the sounds of cultural celebration and cries for justice. This event was posted on social media by Norcal Resist to rally Sacramento citizens together in...

ARC’s ESL lab provides resources that give students extra assistance. (Photo by Mei Mizutani)

The Perpetual Waitlist of ESL Classes at ARC

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

This spring, English as a Second Language courses accounted for over half of the most waitlisted American River College classes before Priority 1 enrollment was opened, according to Adam Windham, associate...

ARC Rugby lines up for a scrum against Chico State on February 15. (Photo by Memphis Coles).

ARC rugby keeps undefeated season alive by beating Chico State University

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Going into the match on February 15, the American River College Rugby team was undefeated, but this matchup against the Chico State Wildcats was one of their toughest tests this year. Last year, they played...

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...

 LinkedIn Learning offers students the chance to expand their network while proving their worth on software such as Excel and Photoshop. (Photo by William Forseth)

Los Rios Finds LinkedIn Learning Joins Arsenal of Educational Tools

Will Forseth, Editor in Chief February 23, 2025

Some schools in the Los Rios Community College District, in concert with LinkedIn, are trying to change the relationship students have with their curriculum. Rather than be relegated to academic textbooks...

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