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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

Jesus Valle, director of the Native American Resource Center, holds the microphone and addresses the audience in the American River College Student Center for Indigenous People's Day on Oct. 14. (Photo by Abigail Harless)

Indigenous Self-Determination is Impossible at ARC Until Political Equality is Achieved

The Current Staff November 13, 2024

November is Native American Heritage Month throughout the United States. American River College, to its credit, has made strides to support the indigenous peoples of the region, such as the Nisenan, Maidu...

This is not the outcome many Americans had hoped for, and it marks a profound loss for many communities. But progress will not be a thing of the past (Photo courtesy of kamalaharris.com)

Disappointed, anxious, hurt, angry and more? This is for you

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor November 9, 2024

It’s early November. Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Like many people, I have countless questions, concerns and thoughts. I have read and watched copious...

This year’s WNBA season brings new achievements in popularity with help from rookies like Angel Reese (on the right) and Caitlin Clark (on the left), as they look to a new future. (Photo illustration by Janelle Germain)

WNBA’s Recent Success Brings New Beginnings

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The WNBA finals came to a close this October, and to say it was a success is an understatement. With the New York Liberty beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime, the finals ended with a hard-fought...

With the recent election of Donald Trump, American River College students will need the resources provided by the college now more than ever. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash/Tim Marshall)

ARC Offers Resources for All Students

The Current Staff November 6, 2024

On November 6, the 2024 presidential election was called for Donald Trump. The Republican candidate who will be sworn into office for a second four-year term this coming year has made hostile remarks toward...

 Aerial pictures of Los Angeles (top) and New York City (bottom). (Photo illustration by Laryn Godbold)

A Tale of Coasts: East vs. West

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The West and East are battling once again. The most notorious matchup was the dispute between West Coast and East Coast hip-hop artists in the mid-1990s, specifically Los Angeles and New York. After 43...

Proposition 2 may be the shot in the arm that American River College needs to modernize or replace the largest structure on the main campus (Photo by Will Forseth)

Davies Hall Remains a Problem that Proposition 2 Aims to Fix

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Chief Editor October 16, 2024

Students and faculty had started their classes in Davies Hall during the 2023-2024 academic school year when it was announced by American River College administration that Davies Hall was no longer safe...

Showing the variation of rent from different cities in the Sacramento area. (Photo Illustration by Lorraine Barron)

The mistreatment of the disadvantaged by slumlords is illegal

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor May 18, 2024

The horrific treatment by slumlords of the disadvantaged in their own home is a deplorable act that there are legal consequences for, but not enforced.  Slumlords are allowed to charge outrageous prices...

Whenever students want to transfer they come to the Counseling Transfer Center. (Photo by Clifton Bullock III)

Transferring to a four-year college isn’t always easy, but all students should have equal access

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer May 16, 2024

Students can transfer from community colleges to a four year college or vice versa. People also transfer when they already have degrees, so transferring to different colleges is very common.  Over...

The task of trying to talk to a counselor can be a stressful one. (Photo Illustration by Shy Bell)

LRCCD should make counseling more accessible to students

The Current Staff May 16, 2024

Navigating the ins and outs of college can be difficult for anyone. This includes both students who are fresh out of high school and students returning to school after a hiatus. The criteria for transferring...

A supplemental form must be completed before signing up for summer courses. (Photo Illustration by Elisha Chandra)

Students should consider summer school classes

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer May 14, 2024

Summer is coming up and students are anxiously awaiting the seasonal break. They are coming off a long school year from which they need a break. Breaks are necessary, but at the same time you should keep...

The connection between man and machine has never been closer. (Photo via Unsplash)

I refuse to be afraid of AI

Will Forseth, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

My career choice of writing and journalism has required that I pay attention to current events. When it comes to a subject like artificial intelligence, there's been quite a bit of fear-mongering, with...

As students go about selecting their classes through eServices, they have the option of selecting classes that are fully in-person, meet through zoom, asynchronous or a hybrid class that combines multiple formats. (Photo Illustration by Joseph Bianchini)

ARC should provide more consistency across class formats

The Current Staff May 6, 2024

What makes the community college route appealing for students is the flexibility it provides in terms of one’s schedule. However, the scheduling inconsistency from class to class makes a student’s...

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