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
Brandon Zamora

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor

Brandon Zamora is in his third semester working on the Current and his second semester as an editor on staff. He’s working to earn his associate’s degree in journalism and hopes to transfer to a four-year university to study journalism. He works every day to develop his skills and looks forward to the challenge of taking on an editor all while practicing safe social distancing.

All content by Brandon Zamora
With all of sports at ARC on a hiatus due to the pandemic, the football team is still hoping that they'll have the chance to play in Spring 2021. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ARC’s football team stuck on standby for CCCAA’s announcement

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
December 15, 2020
As the pandemic is making it harder to balance work with other tasks in life, Los Rios offers different work schedules for their classified staff in the spring to help bring that balance back. (Photo from of pixabay.com)

Los Rios offers classified staff alternate schedules for spring semester

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
December 10, 2020
With 2020 being one of the most stressful years staff and students at ARC have had to deal with, there are ways to get support in dealing with stress in these uncertain times. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

Los Rios’ Health Center now offering one-on-one services for physical and mental health

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
December 8, 2020
Famous Australian rock band, AC/DC released their newest album, “Power Up” on Nov. 13, 2020. This album features 12 new songs as the band tries to prove the point that they still have what it takes to make great music. (Photo courtesy of Sony Music Australia)

It’s time to “Power Up” with AC/DC

Brandon Zamora, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Figuring out where to look to get your news can be really confusing, but when you find your reliable news source that you know is trustworthy you’ll know you’ll get the right information on a daily basis. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

Finding the truth online can be hard, here’s a place to start

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
November 19, 2020
There are so many benefits and advantages that students at ARC can’t use anymore on campus due the pandemic which has forced everyone to stay home during the semester. (File photo by Emily Mello)

Five things students miss about being at ARC

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
November 5, 2020
While everyone may have their differences politically with each other, we should never let politics come between us and our friends, and how we look at other people around us. (Photo from of pixabay.com)

Don’t turn political arguments into political hate

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2020
On Oct. 29 the City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment will host a Zoom event teaching students at ARC how they can help the community with job opportunities. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Wenger-Johnson)

Learn how to help the Sacramento community with unique jobs

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2020
As American River College makes the announcement of another online semester, students and professors will need to prepare themselves for the hardships of working from home this current semester has already brought. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

Students struggle and faculty scrambles with the announcement of the online spring 2021 semester

Oden Taylor and Brandon Zamora
October 15, 2020
Tour de France participant Neilson Powless alongside his mother, Jeanette Powless who is the women’s track and field coach at American River College (Photo courtesy of Jeanette Powless)

Powless’ athletic excellence; it runs in the family

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
October 14, 2020
Across the country since the start of the pandemic, Zoom meetings, including synchronous online classrooms in the Los Rios Community College District have been under attack by a new cyber threat, Zoom bombers. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

Online classes under attack by “Zoom bombers”

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
October 9, 2020
On Oct. 2, 2020, “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” was released on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Crash returns in his first original game in 10 years with silly but challenging platforming gameplay for old and new fans of the series to enjoy. (Photo courtesy of Activision)

“It’s about time” Crash Bandicoot came back

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
October 7, 2020
While American River College's automotive department is unable to hold classes on campus, they find unique ways to teach their courses online in the fall 2020 semester. (Photo by Ariel Caspar)

ARC’s automotive department gets creative with online classes

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2020
Classes at American River College are all online due to the COVID-19 pandemic; programs like Starfish and ARC's Tutoring Center will offer the help students need for their courses in the fall 2020 semester. (Photo courtesy of ARC)

American River College’s tutoring program makes virtual change

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2020
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 meetings will remain online through the fall semester

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
September 14, 2020
With COVID-19 still affecting the country after months of quarantine, the students at American River College still have to face the consequences of our country's actions with dealing with the pandemic. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

The pandemic isn’t getting any better and we only have ourselves to blame

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor
September 14, 2020
Business major Antahnia Watson and nursing major Hannah Zakharaza shop at the Beaver Bookstore at American River College on Aug. 26, 2019. On June 1, ARC’s bookstore will be moving all operations to online only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as all students will now need to shop for their textbooks from home. (File Photo)

ARC offers students a safer way to buy textbooks

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor
May 18, 2020
Two kittens that Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) took into their animal shelter that are now up for adoption through their foster care program. SSPCA works to find homes for pets like these, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of SSPCA)

Despite loss of income, SSPCA still open for essential business

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor
May 13, 2020
Pro-wrestlers perform during the Virgil Flynn Production: Legacy 4th anniversary, a live wrestling event, at Cafe Colonel on July 6, 2019. On April 14, the state of Florida declared that all sports, including professional wrestling, are now deemed as essential services, which allows sporting events to resume in the state. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Hayes-Stone)

We love live sports, but they’re not essential

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor
May 5, 2020
The American River College Current takes a group photo with their awards during the Northern California Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif. on Nov. 3, 2018. Due to the coronavirus, the conference was cancelled, but JACC released the write-in winners on their website. The Current won three awards including general excellence. (Photo Courtesy of Jennah Booth)

American River College wins four awards at JACC

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
A grocery worker checks out a customer at a Raley's in Carmichael, Calif. on March 20, 2020. With residents in Sacramento living under quarantine, only essential businesses like Raley's Supermarkets are open while taking protective measures. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Essential workers voice concerns for cleaner working conditions during pandemic

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor
April 27, 2020
The crisis text line is one of the few numbers and websites American River College students can call or visit if they are dealing with mental health issues, and don’t know where to turn during the shelter-in-place order in California. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone in this pandemic

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor
April 22, 2020
All classes at American River College have moved to online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing all students to now work from home in all their classes. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

The transition to online classes may put some students at a disadvantage

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor
April 9, 2020
British rock band Queen's seventh studio album "Jazz," released in 1978, is a great album to listen to while self-quarantining if you enjoy varying styles of music. (photo courtesy of EMI Records)

5 albums to perk you up during the quarantine

Brandon Zamora
March 25, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Sacramento, California on June 1, 2016. When President Donald Trump recently called the coronavirus the “Chinese Virus,” it created a stigma towards anyone who is depicted to be of Chinese descent or any type of Asian heritage. (file photo)

Nationwide ethnic harassment leads ARC to reaffirm their commitment to equity

Brandon Zamora
March 25, 2020
Angela McKillop, physical education professor at American River College, teaches different types of PE classes both at ARC and outside the college including cardio kickboxing. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

A professor’s passion for physical education

Brandon Zamora
March 17, 2020
ASB to postpone future meetings until further notice

ASB to postpone future meetings until further notice

Brandon Zamora
March 17, 2020
Major League Baseball team, the Houston Astros were caught cheating in the 2017 season by using cameras and trash cans to signal their batters what type of pitch was coming. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

Opinion: Astros cheating scandal sets bad example for student athletes

Brandon Zamora
March 16, 2020
Physics major, Jonathan Macdonald sits outside at a table in the Portable Village, studying on March 9, 2020 at American River College. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Photo of the Day: March 9 , 2020

Brandon Zamora
March 9, 2020
Former Vice-President of Administrative Services, Ray Di Guilio (Photo Courtesy of Scott Crow)

ARC mourns loss of former staff member

Brandon Zamora
March 5, 2020
Ecology major Josh Moreno enjoys a salami sandwich outside American River College’s Oak Cafe Bakery on Feb. 26 , 2020.(Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Photo of the Day : Feb. 26 , 2020

Brandon Zamora
February 26, 2020
Heavy metal and hard rock legend, Ozzy Osbourne released his latest album, “Ordinary Man” on Feb. 21, 2020. The album features eleven new songs as Osbourne says goodbye to his fans with songs that reflect back on his life, and says thank you for all the love support over the years. (Courtesy of Epic Records)

“Ordinary Man” is anything but ordinary

Brandon Zamora
February 25, 2020
“Sonic the Hedgehog” was released into theaters across the United States on Feb. 14, 2020. Sonic arrives on the big screen in an action packed and funny film that everyone in the family and fans of the series can enjoy. (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

“Sonic the Hedgehog” makes a fast and furious impact in his big screen debut

Brandon Zamora
February 25, 2020
Guard Jair Lang went down with a leg injury in the second half with 15:40 left to go, thankfully he was okay and did return to the game. ARC lost the game 83-72 on Feb. 13, 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC men’s basketball falls short in home finale

Brandon Zamora
February 20, 2020
American River College Associated Student Body president Aesha Abduljabbar swears in newest senate member, Ross Kolesnikov at a Student Senate meeting on Feb. 7, 2020. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ASB welcomes newest senate member, approves up to $13,300 on multiple bills

Brandon Zamora
February 13, 2020
American River College art majors, Dante Ruiz Jr. (left) and Frankie Vanty (right) work on an art project on Feb. 6, 2020 for a student art show during the spring semester. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Photo of the Day: Feb 6, 2020

Brandon Zamora
February 6, 2020
American River College basketball player Vernon Robertson inscribed a tribute to Kobe Bryant on his shoes prior to a game versus Cosumnes River College on Jan. 31, 2020. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Remembering the Mamba

Brandon Zamora
February 6, 2020
Second baseman Daniel Paiz steps up to the batter box to help his team by getting a hit against West Valley on Jan. 25, 2020. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ARC baseball team’s comeback halted in close game

Brandon Zamora
January 30, 2020
American River College’s softball team lines up on the ARC softball field on Jan. 24, 2020 for their team photo, standing ready for the upcoming season as one united team. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Confidence is the key to success for ARC’s softball team

Brandon Zamora
January 28, 2020
Carlos Goudeau assist with the floral sale that’s put on by the HORT 201 floral design class that features holiday floral centerpieces along with potted plants in the Student Center at American River College on Dec. 12, 2019. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Photo of the Day : Dec. 12 , 2019

Brandon Zamora
December 12, 2019
The furry fandom is a diverse group of people who enjoy expressing themselves by identifying with their "fursona," or animal persona, by either dressing up in their fursuits or attending furry social events. SacFurs is a group within Sacramento that holds regular social gathers in the community. (Photo illustration by Brandon Zamora)

What it means to be a furry

Brandon Zamora
December 11, 2019
Ricardo Caton, history professor at American River College, teaches students about the history and heritage of different Latin American cultures and history. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

History professor teaches on the importance of Latin American cultures and history

Brandon Zamora
November 27, 2019
“Fried rice because it’s really easy to make, it’s neturious, and it’s a dish that everyone seems to like.” - Han Le | Business Major

Campus Pulse : What is your go to thanksgiving dish?

Brandon Zamora
November 26, 2019
Running back Chris Osby works his way down the field to gain extra yards and help American River College in it's game against Feather River College at Beaver Stadium on Nov. 16, 2019. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ARC makes statement win before playoffs

Brandon Zamora
November 21, 2019
The American River College Associated Student Body met on Nov. 15 to pass a new bill which would allow funding for ARC’s Model United Nations club’s conference trip to San Francisco, CA in 2020. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ASB approves $6,000 bill for ARC’s Model United Nations Club

Brandon Zamora
November 20, 2019
(From left to right) Jessie Fuapau, Hosanna Kitiona, Learzi Peredo, Jeremy Tulawan and Oszhane Daniels promote the Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian Club during Club Day at American River College on Nov. 14, 2019. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 14, 2019

Brandon Zamora
November 14, 2019
American River College wide receiver, Eric Davis Jr. fights his way into the end zone to score a touchdown for his team on Nov. 2, 2019. ARC won the game 14-7. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ARC football’s defense stands strong for fourth consecutive win

Brandon Zamora
November 7, 2019
American River College’s jazz band will be playing a tribute show in early November alongside the Cooley Middle School’s jazz band. (File Photo)

Catch These Jazz Hands – Live at ARC’s Main Theater

Brandon Zamora
October 30, 2019
Students line up to get baked goods and beverages in the Oak Cafe at American River College on Oct. 24, 2019.

Photo of the Day: Oct. 24,2019

Brandon Zamora
October 24, 2019
The American River College Associated Student Body met on Oct. 18 to pass two new bills regarding business cards for the student senate members and the upcoming silent disco event on campus for all students to attend. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ASB approves business card bill, preps for silent disco event

Brandon Zamora
October 22, 2019
The Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB have been misrating games such as “NBA 2K20” that has an all ages rating but have game mechanics such as simulated gambling. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

ESRB’s lazy rating system turns a blind eye to simulated gambling

Brandon Zamora
October 18, 2019
Social justice is about all groups in a society working to create a physically and psychologically safe environment for all its members. (file photo)

Photo of the Day : Oct. 9, 2019

Brandon Zamora
October 9, 2019
Power metal band DragonForce released their latest album, “Extreme Power Metal” on Sept. 27, 2019. The album features ten new songs including their cover of Celine Dion’s, “My Heart Will Go On” that’ll make any DragonForce fans headbang nonstop. (Courtesy of Metal Blade Records)

DragonForce brings an interesting twist to pop culture in newest album

Brandon Zamora
October 8, 2019
American River College’s wide receiver, Naequan Parker goes for a crucial touchdown to help his team get on the scoreboard in the game against Modesto Junior College on Sept. 28, 2019. ARC lost the game 38-20. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ARC football faces consecutive losses

Brandon Zamora
October 2, 2019
Jeffrey Powell, the peer support specialist for National Alliance of Mental Illness Sacramento, attends the NAMI meetings at American River College to offer support and advice to individuals who are dealing with their own mental health conditions. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

NAMI provides ARC students with a safe space

Brandon Zamora
September 30, 2019
As construction is being worked on, students have to deal with the hardship of getting to their class on time. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Will the campus construction ever end?

Brandon Zamora
September 16, 2019
Student personnel assistant Laura Adams and student worker Liliana Plamedeala give a seminar about JUMPSTART in the Career & Pathways Office at American River College on Sept. 11, 2019. JUMPSTART is Los Rios Community College Districts’s new job search tool. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 11, 2019

Brandon Zamora
September 11, 2019
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