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

Alexus Hurtado, Author

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Activist Ebony Harper stands in front of the mural that she helped fund behind the Lavender Library in Sacramento, Calif. on Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Alumna fights for trans rights in Sacramento

Alexus Hurtado
December 12, 2018
The American River College Pride Center holds a Trans Remembrance event to remember the transgender and gender-nonconforming people who have been murdered and raise awareness about the discrimination in the trans and gender-nonconforming communities in the Student Center on Nov. 27, 2018.(Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 28, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
November 27, 2018
The horticulture department’s flower sale incorporates an alter that displays photos of significant Latino figures during a Day of the Dead celebration in the Student Center at American River College on Nov. 1, 2018. (Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 1, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
November 1, 2018
“My favorite [scary] movie is the shallows because it’s relatable and has good graphics.” -Lily Nagy | Business Major

Campus Pulse: What’s your favorite scary movie?

Alexus Hurtado
October 18, 2018
Defender Josie Baca takes possession of the ball from Sacramento City College players.

Beavers rally together for a 9-0 win over Sacramento City

Alexus Hurtado
October 10, 2018
“Zoo” shows up and shows out

“Zoo” shows up and shows out

Alexus Hurtado
October 3, 2018
Photos of former student workers hang on the wall in the HUB at American River College on Oct. 2, 2018. (Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 2, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
October 2, 2018
Student Senate discusses budget leading up to ASB Special Elections

Student Senate discusses budget leading up to ASB Special Elections

Alexus Hurtado
September 14, 2018
ARC and Butte head down the field.

Beavers lose in tight race to Butte

Alexus Hurtado
September 6, 2018
My laptop resting on with my textbooks and to-do list.

How to have a successful semester

Alexus Hurtado
September 5, 2018
The new charging station stands in the Student Center at American River College on Aug. 27. (Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 27, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
August 27, 2018
American River College pitcher Zinnia Thewlis pitches to a Cosumnes River College player on April 21. ARC won 10-2. (Photo by Alondra Botello)

Softball team splits home finale

Alexus Hurtado
May 7, 2018
Stevante Clark speaks to the media regarding his brother Stephon Clark's death at the Bayside of South Sacramento Church on March 29, 2018. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Journalism has rules, too

Alexus Hurtado
May 2, 2018
Flowers sit on display during a floral sale at Amerivcan River College on April 19. (Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: April 25, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
April 25, 2018
ARC students enjoying some inflatables during the Rock Out to Knock Out Stigma event on April 19. (Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: April 19, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
April 19, 2018
Campus Pulse: Where would you go for Spring Break?

Campus Pulse: Where would you go for Spring Break?

Alexus Hurtado
March 19, 2018
Members of American River College's Orchestra practice ahead of concert's on March 9 and 10. (Photo Courtesy of the ARC Orchestra)

ARC’s Orchestra is unveiling soloist’s musical range in upcoming concert

Alexus Hurtado
March 8, 2018
A copy of "Our Black Fathers Brave, Bold, & Beautiful" written by Joslyn Gaines Vanderpool and Anita Mcgee Royston sits on display. (Photo by Alexus Hurtado)

ARC faculty member hosts book signing on novel celebrating black fatherhood

Alexus Hurtado
March 6, 2018
On March 5 approximately 700,000 DACA recipients will face the gradual loss of work permits and deportation protection. (File Photo)

National politics threaten to dehumanize DACA students

Alexus Hurtado
February 27, 2018
American River College students wait in line at Starbucks on Jan. 29 in Sacramento, Calif. (photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 15, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
February 15, 2018
Photo Illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone

My blackness during black history month

Alexus Hurtado
February 12, 2018
Campus Pulse: “What time do you get up and leave for your first class of the day?”

Campus Pulse: “What time do you get up and leave for your first class of the day?”

Alexus Hurtado
February 5, 2018
Business and computer science clerk Kathy Higgins grabs a drink at Pete's Coffee at American River College on Jan. 29 in Sacramento, Calif. (photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: Jan. 29, 2018

Alexus Hurtado
January 29, 2018
The American River College women's basketball team spreads across the floor to defend against Sierra College during a game on Jan. 23. ARC lost 92-71. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Beavers swept away by Sierra College

Alexus Hurtado
January 29, 2018
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