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
The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

Alexis Warren, Author

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Award show committees often fail to acknowledge the talent black people showcase in the projects they put out. (Photo illustration by Alexis Warren)

Award show committees continue to lack diversity

Alexis Warren
December 2, 2019
The n-word has created an ongoing controversy about who should be allowed to say it. (Photo illustration by Alexis Warren)

The on-going controversy over the n-word

Alexis Warren
November 26, 2019
American River college starter Kaitlyn Janese (left) blocks a Napa Valley player in their first game of the season at ARC on Nov. 14, 2019. ARC won the opener 89 - 4. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC dominates Napa Valley in season opener

Alexis Warren
November 25, 2019
Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” recently dropped on Oct. 25. This is West's ninth consecutive No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart. (Courtesy of Good Music)

Kanye veers in a different direction with “Jesus Is King”

Alexis Warren
November 4, 2019
Ashley Guletz, program coordinator of the Aim Higher daycare center for adults with disabilities, gathers with clients after performing in a flash mob in front of the library at American River College on Oct. 31, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 31, 2019

Alexis Warren
October 31, 2019
American River College alumni Tiffany Miras now plays soccer at Sacramento state as a NCAA athlete. (Photo courtesy of Tiffany Miras)

SB 206 allows college athletes to earn money

Alexis Warren
October 24, 2019
Sign language interpreting major and speech language pathology assistant Marissa Lang looks at blazers at the Suit Up event in JCPenney at Arden Fair Mall on Sept. 22, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo Gallery: ARC students ‘Suit Up’ at JCPenney

Alexis Warren
October 9, 2019
“Honestly, I don’t watch any award shows. To be honest I don’t really care about pop culture.” - Izaac Ochoa | ASL English Interpreter Major

Campus Pulse: What is your favorite award show?

Alexis Warren
October 9, 2019
Current's staff writer Brandon Zamora walks to distribute newspapers near the Athletics Department at American River College on Sept. 25, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 25, 2019

Alexis Warren
September 25, 2019
Since the Los Rios Community College District made the decision to transfer all American River College operations to online, the Associated Student Body has not been able to meet in person, but is still continuing to meet through Zoom. (file photo)

ASB finds new way to advertise

Alexis Warren
September 20, 2019
ARC Student Senate President Naomi Dasari (pictured, right, on Sept. 13, 2019) has been lobbying for SB 291 and more affordable college since last semester. (File photo by Alexis Warren)

ASB appoints new Senate Legislative Analyst

Alexis Warren
September 19, 2019
Engineering major Francisco Leon-Gomez tries on a suit during the first Suit Up Event, hosted by American River College's Career And Pathways Support Services on March 10, 2019. (File Photo)

CAPSS helps students ‘Suit Up’ with JCPenney

Alexis Warren
September 17, 2019
The Wayfind tool helps students navigate the American River College campus and avoid construction. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

New ARC tool helps navigate around campus

Alexis Warren
September 12, 2019
Photo of the Day: Sept. 10, 2019

Photo of the Day: Sept. 10, 2019

Alexis Warren
September 10, 2019
Secretary of the American River College Engineering Club, Jesbaam Sanchez advocates for a $2,500 grant at the Associated Student Body board meeting on behalf of the club on May 3, 2019.

ASB grants funds for Engineering Club

Alexis Warren
May 8, 2019
(Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ gives fans insight to Beychella

Alexis Warren
May 5, 2019
Fundraisers (from left to right) Zare Bell, Angela Gerasimenko, Cristal Johnson, Anastasiya Danylevych and Sue Ahola from the Child Development Center host a bake sale to raise money to take care of the center’s pets at American River College on April 9, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: April 9, 2019

Alexis Warren
April 9, 2019
Students in the Boot Camp Fitness class, a class dedicated to putting students through various forms of exercise including strength and endurance training, do pushups as part of their workout near the tennis courts at American River College on March 28, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: March 28, 2019

Alexis Warren
March 28, 2019
The STEM Center will celebrate Pi Day with indoor and outdoor activities, including a “Pie Your Professor” fundraiser, put on by the Women in STEM Club on March 14, 2019. (Photo illustration by Alexis Warren)

Pie your professor for Pi Day

Alexis Warren
March 13, 2019
Art new media major Anthony Barbaria represents the Marketing Club and educates people on Rosie the Riveter on Club Day by the Student Center at American River College on March 7, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: March 7, 2019

Alexis Warren
March 7, 2019
Director of Finance Dallas Vue adds notes to his agenda sheet at the Associated Student Body meeting at American River College on Feb. 22, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

ASB discusses possible changes to meeting times

Alexis Warren
February 26, 2019
Social Media Editor Alexis Warren wears a Beyonce shirt to honor her as one of the black icons that Warren looks up to during Black History Month on Feb. 25, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Who I’m honoring this Black History Month

Alexis Warren
February 25, 2019
"thank u, next" album cover art (Photo courtesy of Republic Records)

Ariana Grande says ‘Thank U, Next’ to “Sweetener”

Alexis Warren
February 25, 2019
“It would be Joy DeGruy, she wrote the book, “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome” about how the effects of slavery had long lasting effects on black people today. I would love to know if she see things changing for the better or worse.” Jamariah Morris | English Communications Major

Campus Pulse: If you could have dinner with one black person, alive or dead, for Black History Month who would it be?

Alexis Warren
February 21, 2019
American River Guard Deja Samuels attempts to shoot the ball against Santa Rosa College. ARC lost 57-53. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Beavers drop close game to Santa Rosa, 57-53

Alexis Warren
February 21, 2019
Clint LeMay, assistant to the head instructor, runs drills with mits for dental hygiene major Yelena Vovk during the Personal Safety class in the fitness department at American River College on Feb. 12, 2019. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 12, 2019

Alexis Warren
February 12, 2019
Miyah Williams, No. 3, gets ready to shoot a free throw. American River College beat Cosumnes River College 66-52 at ARC on Jan. 18. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

ARC wins second league game against CRC, 66-52

Alexis Warren
January 28, 2019
“I have a New Year’s resolution to not be late, but I’ve been late several times already so it’s pretty much dead.” -Mathias Rauls | Fashion

Campus Pulse: What was your New Year’s resolution and have you stuck with it?

Jennah Booth and Alexis Warren
January 24, 2019
The Current staff and advisor, Rachel Leibrock, gather together on the last day of class instruction of the fall semester on Dec. 13, 2018. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Dec. 13, 2018

Alexis Warren
December 13, 2018
“I’ve been in [two] performing arts shows. I wanted to see ‘West Side Story,’ but I had work.” -Patrick Johnson | Music major

Campus Pulse: Have you ever been to an art event on campus?

Alexis Warren and Patrick Hyun Wilson
December 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of Epic Records.

‘Caution:’ Carey’s new album fifth on Billboard 200

Alexis Warren
December 12, 2018
The American River Current has a new coffee pot in the newsroom to help us put together our last issue of this semester. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 29, 2018

Alexis Warren
November 29, 2018
Professor Christy Bowles teaches a hands-on Environmental Resoration class at American Riveer College, which is currently doing restoration around the Arcade Creek bridge. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Take This Class: Environmental Restoration (NATR 322)

Alexis Warren
November 14, 2018
A small rose garden sits in front of two professors’ offices on Oct. 25, 2018. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 25, 2018

Alexis Warren
October 25, 2018
American River College forward Ka'liyah Bayless races a San Joaquin Delta player down line towards ARC’s goal on Oct. 19, 2018. ARC lost the game, 2-0. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Women’s soccer continues losing streak with loss to Delta College

Alexis Warren
October 24, 2018
UNITE student Dronme Davis contributes to WEAVE's cycle of violence chalk art in front of the gym at American River College on Oct. 10, 2018. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 10, 2018

Alexis Warren
October 10, 2018
A sign stands near the parking garage to inform American River College students of the Career Expo event happening Oct. 3 and 4 in Comunity Rooms 1-4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 3, 2018

Alexis Warren
October 3, 2018
Student volunteers have attempted to restore and clean up Kohler Creek in previous years. (2013 File photo)

Student seeks help in restoration of Kohler Creek

Alexis Warren
October 2, 2018
Forward Bianca Avilla faces off against a Cosumnes River College player during the game at American River College on Sept. 21 (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Beavers stripped of win in final minutes

Alexis Warren
September 26, 2018
Professors should give students more time to purchase textbooks during the first few weeks of school. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Professors should consider the process of buying textbooks

Alexis Warren
September 17, 2018
Students and faculty are able to park in the Parking Garage near the stadium, if they’ve purchased a parking permit. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Campus community battles for parking amidst construction

Alexis Warren
September 10, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Atlantic Records

Cardi B releases 13 track debut album, Invasion of Privacy

Alexis Warren
April 30, 2018
Members of the Psi Beta club decorate duffel bags for foster children on April 10 at American River College. (Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

ARC’s Psi Beta team up to help foster children

Alexis Warren
April 26, 2018
American River College's Student Body Senate meet on April 13 to discuss important schoolwide issues. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

ASB discuss training conference bill, bike lockers, and Ruby Chacon mural

Alexis Warren
April 23, 2018
“My Mom because she’s super optimistic and she inspires everyone, not just herself,” - Ahmed Alwahab | Business

Campus Pulse: Who is the most influential woman in your life?

Alexis Warren
April 18, 2018
Yellow flowers bloom near the Beaver Bookstore at American River College on April 12, 2018. (photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of Day: April 16, 2018

Alexis Warren
April 16, 2018
For Spirit Week Richard Hughes sells art outside of American River College’s Student Center on April 12, 2018. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: April 12, 2018

Alexis Warren
April 12, 2018
Time’s Up is a national movement against sexual harassment and assault in the workplace that started on Jan. 1. (Photo Illustration by Brienna Edwards)

How Time’s Up helped me

Alexis Warren
April 6, 2018
ARC counselor Janice Klar will host a personality workshop in DSPS on March 22. (File Photo)

Personality Assessment Workshop to be hosted in DSPS Conference Room

Alexis Warren
March 21, 2018
Students study outside the library on Feb. 28 at American River College. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 28, 2018

Alexis Warren
February 28, 2018
A car exits the parking garage at American River College on Feb. 15. (Photo by Brienna Edwards)

There are possible solutions to ARC’s parking problem

Alexis Warren
February 22, 2018
UNITE will be hosting a Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Feb. 22. (File photo)

UNITE to host Mobile Black History Museum

Alexis Warren
February 21, 2018
The garden in the horticulture department at American River College on Feb. 14. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 14, 2018

Alexis Warren
February 14, 2018
American River College guard Lawerence Smith shoots a free throw during a game against Modesto on Feb. 9. ARC lost 78-75. (Photo by Alondra Botello)

Beavers lose in a close game by just three points

Alexis Warren
February 13, 2018
American River College guard Jasiah Sufi battles with Sierra College forward Grace Hester for the opening tip-off during a women's basketball game on Jan. 23 at American River College in Sacramento, Calif. (photo by Gabe Carlos)

Beavers high intensity results in team win over Folsom Lake

Alexis Warren
January 31, 2018
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