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

Ashley Hayes-Stone, Author

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Business major Antahnia Watson and nursing major Hannah Zakharaza shop at the Beaver Bookstore during the first day of school at American River College on Aug. 26, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 26, 2019

Ashley Hayes-Stone
August 26, 2019
Courteney Duren-Hill and her son Gavin Hill stay at the Americas Best Value Inn in Sacramento, Calif. on Jan. 3, 2019. The former American River College student and her son lost their mobile home during the spring 2018 semester due to an increase in rent. Now, the pair has relocated from motel to motel in the Sacramento area. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Essay: Former student struggles with homelessness

Ashley Hayes-Stone
May 15, 2019
Pride Center student mentor Tori Miller and Equity Programs and Pathways Dean Joshua Moon Johnson pose with a prop frame at the ceremony on May 3, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Gallery: Second Annual Lavender Graduation

Hannah Yates and Ashley Hayes-Stone
May 14, 2019
American River College dance major Ariana Ogans becomes a dancer for the Stockton Kings Dancers, the Sacramento Kings minor league dancer team. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Dance major twirls into role of Stockton Kings dancer

Ashley Hayes-Stone
May 8, 2019
California Governor Gavin Newsom at American River College on May 1, 2019. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Photo Gallery: Gavin Newsom shadows ARC faculty on International Workers’ Day

Ashley Hayes-Stone and Patrick Hyun Wilson
May 1, 2019
Patricia Wood, Kaneko Gallery art director and art professor, works in her Art 361 Printmaking:Survey at American River College on March 3, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Patricia Wood brings art home to the Kaneko Gallery

Ashley Hayes-Stone
April 11, 2019
Gabe Carlos, sports editor of the American River Current, views proof pages of the upcoming print issue on April 8, 2019. The newspaper will come out this week on April 10th. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: April 8, 2019

Ashley Hayes-Stone
April 8, 2019
Protestors walk down 29th Street during a protest on March 6, 2019, four days after District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced her office would not press charges against the two Sacramento police officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark last year. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Photo Essay: Stephon Clark One Year Anniversary

Hannah Yates, Ashley Hayes-Stone, and Patrick Hyun Wilson
March 25, 2019
Art major Frankie Vanity gazes at the porcelain tags that hang on the Kaneko Gallery wall at American River College on March 25, 2019. The porcelain tags are a part of artist Shenny Cruces’ exhibition “Managerie,” where students choose and replace with their own art. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: March 25, 2019

Ashley Hayes-Stone
March 25, 2019
Dance major Latraye Allen performs a hip-hop routine in a dance studio at American River College, on Feb. 6, 2019. Allen is enrolled in the Dance Production: studio and Stage class and says his main focus is in hip-hop dancing. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Photo Essay: The Legacy of Dance

Ashley Hayes-Stone and Patrick Hyun Wilson
February 13, 2019
Former American River College student Courteney Duren-Hill and her son Gavin Hill lost their mobile home during the spring 2018 semester due to an increase in rent. Now, she has relocated from motel to motel. While attending ARC, Duren-Hill benefitted from the services offered to students. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

This former ARC student’s struggle with housing is not unique

Ashley Hayes-Stone
February 13, 2019
Demostrators hold up a banner that reads "Me Too Time's Up in front of the California State Capitol during the third annual Women's March in Sacramento, Calif. on Jan. 19, 2019. The number of attendance decrease from last year's event according to Sacramento Police 10,000 individuals participated in the march than the estimasted 36,000 marchers that attended last year.

Photo Essay: Sacramento Women’s March 2019

Ashley Hayes-Stone
January 23, 2019
Women's water polo captain Abby Fulton sits on a diving board at the pool at American River College on Dec. 6, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Fulton finishes her last season with a splash

Ashley Hayes-Stone
December 11, 2018
Kloe Walker poses as her character Evie during rehearsals of “In Love and Warcraft” in the Black Box Theater at American River College on Nov. 5, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Walker walks into lead role in ARC production

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 29, 2018
Student Senate President, Rebeca Rico-Chavez facilitates both the Club and Events Board and Associate Student Body due to a lack of representation in CAEB. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ASB left underrepresented; CAEB board remains empty

Ashley Hayes-Stone and Patrick Hyun Wilson
November 14, 2018
Music major Rebeca Stroup practices playing the flute in one of Music Department’s practice room at American River College on Nov. 13, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 13, 2018

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 13, 2018
American River College president Thomas Greene will retire in June 2020, after almost six years in the position. (File Photo)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 18, 2018

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 18, 2018
Sacramento Ghostbusters founder Andrew Whatley poses with his Ecto-1 model car and his slimer prop on Oct. 11, 2018. The Sacramento Ghostbusters is a cosplay non-profit organization that attends charity events to help raise awarness of the charity. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Sac Ghostbusters remember their past haunt of ARC

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 17, 2018
Phillip Kim, who is running for state senate, stands in front of the American River College sign on Sept. 27, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Former ARC student runs for California State Senate

Ashley Hayes-Stone and Jennah Booth
October 17, 2018
A nicely lit restroom awaits students in the Fine and Applied Arts building at American River College on Sept. 11, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC Bathroom Guide: Where to go when you need to go

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 26, 2018
City of Trees Brass Band members Isaac Negrete, Matt Voller, Devon Edmond, Ben Hillier and Miguel Recendez pose in front of their van named “Ashley” in front of Der Biergarten in Sacramento, on Sept. 6, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC planted the seed for City of Trees Brass Band

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 17, 2018
Students wait in line at American River College's Starbucks location on Aug. 28, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

To caffeinate or not to caffeinate

Ashley Hayes-Stone
August 30, 2018
The construction workers begin revamping the path that leads to Portable Village at American River College on Aug. 28, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 28, 2018

Ashley Hayes-Stone
August 28, 2018
“I am working two jobs as a lifeguard and a retail associate so I will be working 73 hours a week.” -Raven Espino| Paramedics

Campus Pulse: What are your plans for Summer break?

Ashley Hayes-Stone
May 7, 2018
Fashion major Crystal Barrett works on her garment at American River College on April 28, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Fashion designer shoots for Hollywood

Ashley Hayes-Stone
May 2, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Brian C. Williams)

‘Julius Caesar’ to open at ARC on April 20

Ashley Hayes-Stone
April 10, 2018
Stevante Clark yells at the media during his brother Stephon Clark's funeral at the Bayside of South Sacramento Church on March 29, 2018. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Essay: Stephon Clark Protest

Ashley Hayes-Stone
March 30, 2018
Anthony Zhao plays the lead violin during the rehearsal on Mar. 8 at American River College. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Gallery: The ARC Orchestra

Ashley Hayes-Stone
March 9, 2018
Campus Pulse: How do you balance school and work?

Campus Pulse: How do you balance school and work?

Ashley Hayes-Stone
February 26, 2018
American River College students walk by the fenced-off Liberal Arts building on Feb. 7 in Sacramento, California. The Liberal Arts building at American River College will be torn down and be replace with the new S.T.E.M building.(Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 7, 2018

Ashley Hayes-Stone
February 7, 2018
The alternative progress photography class, ARTPH 320, lays out their cyanotype digital negatives out in the sun at American River College on Feb. 4 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 4, 2018

Ashley Hayes-Stone
February 5, 2018
Alexandria Wilson performs in the American River College's production of "Gumbo" on Jan.31 at American River College in Sacramento, California. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Gallery: “Gumbo”

Ashley Hayes-Stone
February 4, 2018
Nursing major Viktoria Biliak studies her notes at American River College on Jan. 29 in Sacramento, California. (photo by Alexus Hurtado)

Photo of the Day: Jan. 31, 2018

Ashley Hayes-Stone
January 31, 2018
Don Reid poses in his print shop at American River College on Nov. 28, 2017. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC printing supervisor brings eco-awareness to campus

Ashley Hayes-Stone
January 31, 2018
A group of protesters hold up a "Women's March Sacramento" sign during the annual Sacramento Women's March on Jan. 20, 2018 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Gallery: 2018 Women’s March

Ashley Hayes-Stone
January 22, 2018
Arthur Jackson III (left) runs with the football during a game against Laney College on Nov. 18. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC football player has eyes on the next level

Luis Gael and Ashley Hayes-Stone
December 5, 2017
Manuel Marmolejos looks at the art piece "Anna" in the Kaneko Gallery at American River College on Nov. 29, 2017. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 29, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 29, 2017
A "Giving Tuesday" sign stands in the student center at American River College on Nov. 28. The Giving Tuesday event is happening at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the student center. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 28, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 28, 2017
A student walks through a canopy of trees at American River College on Nov. 27, 2017. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 27, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 27, 2017
Manuel Marmolejos is working on his sculpture during his Figure Sculpting 375 class at American River College on Nov. 21. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 21, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 21, 2017
Congressman Ami Bera speaks at American River College on Nov. 20. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 20, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 20, 2017
“No gift, from a loved one.” - Mira Kadyra | Nursing

Campus Pulse: “What’s the worst gift you ever received?”

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 20, 2017
Chris Sutton holds a flyer that he uses to convince people to consider organ donations. Sutton was the recipient of an organ donation at the age of 2 that saved his life. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Organ recipient educates others on the importance of donating

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 16, 2017
Volunteer Joe Shanahan assists the Natural Resources Department clean-up of the Arcade Creek on Oct. 24. He is helping rid the creek of invasive plant species that threaten native plants. (Photo by Brienna Edwards)

Natural Resources Department begins cleaning Arcade Creek

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 16, 2017
The door of Professor Kristina Casper-Denman's office disrupts the monotony on the Davies Hall's third floor with its collection of inspirational quotes and various stickers at American River College on Nov. 6. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 6, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 6, 2017
“It gets more access to people that need it, that go to school or want it to find out ehat they’er interested in.” - Nathan Kroes | Chemistry

Campus Pulse : “Will Assembly Bill 19 impact incoming students?”

Brienna Edwards and Ashley Hayes-Stone
November 1, 2017
Actress Elizabeth Garbe gets ready for a dress rehearsal for American River College's production of "Beauty and the Beast." (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Actress lands leading role in ARC’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 26, 2017
A rack full of costumes and props stand outside the theatre department at American River College on Oct. 18.( Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 18, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 18, 2017
Brad Mohening is handed a plant at in the Horticulture Department at American River College on Oct. 10, 2017.

Photo Gallery: Horticulture Club

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 13, 2017
Brenda Baker drives a forklift in the Horticulture Department at American River College on Oct.10, 2017. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 10, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 10, 2017
Chris Sharpe and Elizabeth Garbe are performing as Gaston and Belle in American River College’s production of “Beauty and the Beast”.(Photos by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 9, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 9, 2017
A bee lands on a orange flower in the Horticulture Department at American River College on Oct. 4, 2017. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 4, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 5, 2017
A paper apple tree hangs on a wall at the Learning Resource Center at American River College on Oct. 3, 2017. It is tutor appreciation week and students are welcome to display their gratitude for their tutors. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 3, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
October 3, 2017
Beauty and the Beast will run from Oct. 6 to 22 at the American River College main stage theatre.

Beauty and the Beast is coming to ARC

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 28, 2017
Earl Crouchley III stands by his campaign poster in the Liberal Arts Hallway at American River College in Sacramento, California on Sept. 26. Crouchley is running for Student Senate vice president. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 26, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 26, 2017
"I'm bitter about fall because that is when the rain comes and I bike to school." -Alberto Jimenez | Kinesiology

Campus Pulse: “What’s your favorite thing about fall?”

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 25, 2017
David Cocker lays in a hammock at American River College on Sept. 20, 2017. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 20, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 20, 2017
A statue of Bucky the Beaver sits at American River College in Sacramento, California on Sept.13, 2017. Bucky the Beaver is the school's mascot. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 14, 2017

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 14, 2017
Journalist Dave Kempa stands near the Capitol Mall in Sacramento, California on Sept. 7, 2017. Kempa is a winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award and recently founded Voices: River City, a news website focused on "keeping Sacramento weird, bright and talking," according to Kempa. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Award-winning journalist and ARC professor launches local media outlet

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 11, 2017
Cake slices sit on display at the Oak Cafe Bakery at American River College. (Photo courtsey of Don Reid)

Campus bakery prepares to open its doors

Ashley Hayes-Stone
September 11, 2017
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