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
Athena Acevedo

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor

Athena Acevedo is a second-year journalism and political science student. This is her first semester as the feature editor on the Current. Acevedo plans to transfer to Sacramento State University and hopes to work for the Sacramento government or a related department.

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The 100 % online degrees offered by the Los Rios Community College District are great for students with pre-existing medical conditions due to COVID-19 risk, who have trouble finding childcare, or those who have moved because of the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Los Rios Online)

Los Rios offers 100% online degrees

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
May 20, 2021
On March 16, 2020 the area outside of Davie’s Hall at American River College is completely empty, as face-to-face classes have been suspended indefinitely in an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus. After more than a year of lockdown, the ARC campus plans to reopen itself to students in Fall 2021. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

A student’s guide to returning to campus

Cicily Thomas and Athena Acevedo
May 3, 2021
Sewing Guild Scholarship winner and fashion major, Madison Thielke, is dreaming of becoming a fashion journalist and traveling around the world. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Sewing guild scholarship winner: Madison Thielke

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
April 23, 2021
American River College fashion major Claudia Godinez hopes to one day own her own plus-sized clothing company to better serve customers.(Photo courtesy of American River College)

Sewing guild scholarship winner: Claudia Godinez

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
April 19, 2021
The Current participated in the online convention for the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, which included an awards ceremony. This event in the past has been an in-person convention but has been held remotely for the past three semesters. (Screenshot via the JACC website)

The American River Current wins four journalism awards

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
April 8, 2021
Dominique Rosete’s work is an extension of the main WEAVE center to help college students receive resources. Currently, the WEAVE center in Downtown is only open to staff, and one of their thrift stores on 6606 Fruitridge Rd. is open, whose profits go directly to the organization. (Photo Courtesy of Dominique Rosete)

ARC’S WEAVE educator helps students in distress

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
March 23, 2021
Chromebooks are available to be handed out on-campus for American River College students in need and eligible students can apply using the application in their eServices message box. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Campus departments work together to distribute Chromebooks

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
March 4, 2021
After a battle with cancer, respected psychology professor Dean Murakami died on Dec. 23, 2020. "A gentle giant" according to psychology professor Tori Bovard, he advocated for the rights of students and faculty. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Psychology professor Dean Murakami is mourned by ARC community

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
February 11, 2021
The virtual portion of the Learning Resource Center at American River College allows students to get free tutoring during off-campus learning in spring 2021. (Photo courtesy of Scott Crow)

Virtual Tutoring Center open for spring semester

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
February 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible for any institution to be fully active, which has led to American River College being closed for almost a year and student’s workplaces opening and closing over and over again. This instability has made students wary of the importance of education in Spring 2021. (Photo via pixabay)

Distance learning leads to a decrease in district-wide enrollment

Athena Acevedo, Feature Editor
February 10, 2021
Pride Center Program Specialist Alejandra Fernandez-Garcia has made sure that the center has remained operating during distance learning for students to build community and receive resources. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Pride Center program specialist strengthens community during distance learning

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
Congress working together to help the American people, whether it be for Coronavirus relief or not, will help bring the country back together. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

A divided Congress could lead to another two years of standstill

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
ISA 2000 is a three-minute drive from ARC and reopened a few months ago to allow practice. However, when Sacramento moved into the purple tier of coronavirus infections, their youth leagues were postponed. (Photo by Athena Acevedo)

With sports at a standstill, ISA 2000 is an option for soccer players

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
December 9, 2020
Associated Student Body made the decision to stay neutral on the upcoming ballot propositions for the 2020 election on Oct. 16, 2020. ASB now meets over Zoom do to campus closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic.(File photo)

ASB declines to endorse ballot propositions in effort to avoid controversy

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Proposition 15 would increase taxes on wealthy businesses while schools and governments will be given more resources (photo courtesy of either CalMatters or California Federation of Teachers)

Prop. 15 gives increased funding to schools and local governments

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
Career and Pathways events include workshops. An upcoming event on Sept. 28, 2020 is this Resume Crash Course that will benefit students if they plan to attend the recruiting meetings. (Photo courtesy of @arc.careersandpathways on Instagram)

Career & Pathways hosts virtual business recruiting events

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
September 27, 2020
The Virtual Transfer Week webpage has an hour-by-hour schedule of the different workshops offered throughout the week. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

Los Rios To Host Virtual Transfer Week For All Students

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020
American River College's Student Senate president Naomi Dasari explains the new independently-operated ARC Associated Student Body website during the meeting on Sep. 4, 2020.

ASB appoints new director, creates independent website

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer
September 12, 2020
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