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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

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...

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...

"Presence" released to theaters Jan 24, (photo courtesy by Neon)

Review: “Presence,” A Tense, Slow Build of a Horror Film

Ly Clark, Staff writer February 13, 2025

An opening long take of a beautiful and empty dark house sets the mood for the movie “Presence,” just released to theaters by production studio Neon and director Steven Soderbergh (director of “Ocean’s...

Uriel Delgato, in the American River College Student Center, serves free food during Bienvenida on Sept.16

Bienvenida Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at American River College

Will Forseth, Staff writer and Chief Editor October 3, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month has been observed in the United States since its inception in 1968. The month is also being observed at American River College through Oct. 15 where The Latinx Center will celebrate...

Naruto Uzumaki, from the anime “Naruto,” is ready to take on the adventure. (Photo courtesy of Studio Pierrot)

Five shows to get started in anime

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

What is anime you may ask? According to the Nashville Film Institute, which is a platform that informs readers of the history of anime and how it came about, “Anime is a Japanese animation style. It...

The next study abroad semester takes place in London, with the trip taking place from Sept. 5 to Dec. 6. (Photo by Joseph Bianchini)

LRCCD to offer study abroad program

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor May 7, 2024

The Los Rios Community College District offers a study abroad program, where students can knock out some credits while experiencing a different culture across the Atlantic Ocean. “Whatever makes you...

A handful of sports are on the rise, with some being relatively new and other being variations of already popular sports. (Photo courtesy of vectorpocket on Freepik)

The top five sports on the rise in American households

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor May 3, 2024

For a long time, the sports landscape in the U.S. has been run by the NFL, NBA and MLB. Those three leagues, and their collegiate counterparts, have consistently dominated the television ratings. However,...

Paula Ackman, a volunteer from Lend A Heart, with therapy dog Cosmo on February 28, 2024 in the Student Center at American River College. (Photo by Chris Johnson)

ARC to host therapy dog event for students during stressful time period

Chris Johnson, Staff Writer April 27, 2024

As exam season approaches, students may find themselves overcome with stress and anxiety. According to TimelyCare, a website that focuses on improving the mental health of students, research suggests that...

Two of the limited number of vending machines available on the American River College campus, pictured on February 21, 2024, can be found near the Dusty Baker Center. (Photo by Waheed Daud)

Few vending machines remain on the ARC campus

Waheed Daud, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

When students have some free time on campus, they may walk around to find a nice and refreshing drink from a vending machine. The only problem with that is that there are few vending machines around the...

Linda Gelfman, an art professor at American River College, poses with one of her sculptures at her recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Linda Gelfman)

ARC art professor provides much-needed uplifting atmosphere for students

Shy Bell, A&C Editor November 16, 2023

Students of all ages are faced with many hardships. Constant battles against the plagues of life, one’s inherited mores and social programming. In the American education system, many students are...

American River College student-athletes transfer to play football together at the Division I level. Teeg and Cian Slone are happy they accomplished the goal of playing together in college. (Photo courtesy of Cian Slone)

ARC brothers transfer to play football at Utah State University

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

Cian and Teeg Slone are brothers who played football at American River College. Now they’ll play together again, this time at Utah State.  Cian Slone, 20 years old, started playing football at 8...

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