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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

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...

Protesters wave Mexican and United Farm Workers flags at a pro-immigrant rally at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento on Feb 22 (Photo by Will Forseth)

LRCCD and Sacramento Residents Fight Tyranny

The Current Staff March 22, 2025

On either side of a debate over federal overreach, distrust and animosity are to be found. In Washington D.C., federal employees and career politicians are being ordered to tow the company line. Federal...

“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...

 Playboi Carti’s “Music” is finally here, spanning an epic 30 song run that is constantly filled with new trap techniques.  (Album cover art photo courtesy of AWGE/Interscope Records)

Playboi Carti Delivers After Years of Anticipation

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

“Friday” One post on “X” is all it took for the internet to turn into a frenzy when rapper Playboi Carti posted on his X account for the first time in more than two years. Playboi Carti’s...

"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...

ARC's softball pitcher #7 Felesha Lapenske throws a warm-up pitch against Delta on March 4. (Photo by Abby Harless)

American River College Softball Loses to San Joaquin Delta in Extra Innings Game

Abigail Harless, Managing and Social Media Editor March 14, 2025

In an energetic, back-and-forth softball game between American River College and San Joaquin Delta College, the Beavers lost 3-1 on March 4.  The game started off quickly with three outs from both...

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...

Lead singer Chino Moreno performs with Deftones for the North American Tour 2025 (Photo illustration by Janelle Germain)

Deftones Return Home Marking a Legacy Performance

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

On March 1, the Golden 1 Center was filled with fans celebrating the return of Sacramento’s beloved hometown band for their North American Tour. Deftones performed its first concert back in Sacramento...

Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, takes on the role of Captain America and fights very familiar villains that are well known in the Marvelverse, as shown on this movie poster. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

“Captain America : Brave New World” is a must-watch Marvel movie

Ilene Lao, Copy Editor March 13, 2025

Marvel fans have expressed both excitement and concerns, but many have yet to watch the film before sharing their opinions.  Before reviewing the new Captain America movie, here is a recap of the events...

 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...

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