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
Brooke Purves

Brooke Purves, opinion editor

Brooke Sanders Purves is a second-semester staff member of The Current and is currently serving as copy chief. Brooke is a certified ROPE/COPE course instructor, home and auto repair geek, soccer/baseball/softball/football mom, and avid chronicler of her children’s misdoings. She hopes to never have to wear a suit to work.

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“Oh, look, a political statement,” said LRPD officer Kathy Church, in reference to a written comment on one of the many pay stations throughout the ARC campus she reset this morning as a result of the district-wide daily parking pass fee increase effective today. (Photo by Brooke Purves)

Los Rios students feel the parking permit pinch: fees go up today

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July 1, 2014
Daily parking pass increase effective July 1

Daily parking pass increase effective July 1

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June 30, 2014
Slapping petitioner arrested for murder

Slapping petitioner arrested for murder

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June 14, 2014
Dance company brings down the house with fresh talent and an impassioned performance.

Dance company brings down the house with fresh talent and an impassioned performance.

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May 20, 2014

The Origin of Kava

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May 15, 2014
Powdered kava root is prepared by Jacob Ciongoli, a worker at The Root of Happiness kava bar in Rancho Cordova. Photo by Emily K. Rabasto

Kava: someone’s relaxation destination

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May 15, 2014
ARC student uses dance to cope with PTSD and homelessness

ARC student uses dance to cope with PTSD and homelessness

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May 6, 2014
ESL student bears burdens of homelands

ESL student bears burdens of homelands

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April 30, 2014
An exciting open stage night showcased ARC dancers’ talent

An exciting open stage night showcased ARC dancers’ talent

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April 27, 2014
LRCCD Chancellor and faculty discuss Student Success Scorecard

LRCCD Chancellor and faculty discuss Student Success Scorecard

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April 25, 2014

Nighttime fundraiser for women’s golf team

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April 25, 2014
Paramedic students endure rigorous training at ARC

Paramedic students endure rigorous training at ARC

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April 2, 2014
A 30-year-old man was fatally shot in his apartment on Little Oak Lane, off of Myrtle across the street from American River College on Tuesday night.

Update: Man fatally shot just blocks from ARC

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April 2, 2014
Man fatally shot just blocks from ARC

Man fatally shot just blocks from ARC

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April 2, 2014
Another sexual assault has ARC students concerned

Another sexual assault has ARC students concerned

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March 26, 2014
Body types, workouts and diet

Body types, workouts and diet

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March 26, 2014

Opinion: Campus resources for sexual assault victims lacking

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March 21, 2014
Deadline for study abroad in Paris nears

Deadline for study abroad in Paris nears

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March 21, 2014

Opinion: Persistence is a valuable educational goal

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March 20, 2014

ARC Ukrainian community reacts to crisis

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March 15, 2014

Opinion: No ifs, ands or butts; e-cigs have got to go

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March 9, 2014

Ukrainian students react to deadly protests in Ukraine

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February 27, 2014

Venezuelan violence and protests in vicious cycle

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February 24, 2014

Changes to sexual assault, only “yes” means you may undress

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February 20, 2014
The addition and remodeling of Student Services will provide greater space for financial aid and assessment services offices and labs. (Rendering courtesy of HMC Architects)

Construction at ARC temporarily displaces student services, vets, others

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February 19, 2014

Serial rapist attacks women near campus

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February 13, 2014

BOG fee waiver changes approved and taking effect soon

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February 12, 2014
Advance directives important tool for students

Advance directives important tool for students

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February 5, 2014

ARC adjunct professor presents: “Sexy Feminism”

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February 4, 2014
Fort Worth hospital acted in best interest of pregnant brain-dead woman and her fetus

Fort Worth hospital acted in best interest of pregnant brain-dead woman and her fetus

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January 28, 2014

A very loud pat on the back

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January 24, 2014
Suspect sketches for the three sexual assault incidents have been posted around campus. Officials are looking for any information on the case. (Photo by Korbl Klimecki)

Protect yourself against sexual assault: Sgt. Olson provides tips for safety around campus

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January 16, 2014
Suspect sketches for the three sexual assault incidents have been posted around campus. Officials are looking for any information on the case. (Photo by Korbl Klimecki)

Series of rapes continues near campus

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January 11, 2014

Ballers, Britches, and Buttondowns: From Cotton to Cool

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December 17, 2013
A broken pressurized sprinkler spills water on the pavement behind the Liberal Arts building this morning when temperatures were below freezing, creating a potential ice slick on campus.

Dropping temps, bursting pipes and freezing students

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December 11, 2013
The Tasty Kung Pao Vegeken, a vegetarian version of Chinese restaurant staple Kung Pao Chicken, is served with mixed cubed vegetables, peanuts and wheat-based meat replacement in a spicy sauce.

Hot vegan couture

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December 11, 2013
Spiritdancer Donaldson performs the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, accompanied by the ARC Orchestra at the Family Holiday Concert yesterday. Photo by Brooke Purves

ARC’s Family Holiday Concert opens to full house.

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December 5, 2013
Heather Halk practices the “Dance Arabe” from “The Nutcracker” during rehearsal last week. The ARC Orchestra and select dancers will perform selections from the suite Wednesday during the Family Holiday Concert. (Photo by Brooke Purves)

ARC Ballet and Orchestra winter show will contain selections from ‘The Nutcracker’

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December 2, 2013

BOG waiver eligibility changes proposed

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November 27, 2013
Firebird Russian Restaurant and Gallery serves traditional Eastern and Central European fare such as (clockwise from left) cucumber and cabbage salad, mashed-potato latkes and golubtsi, cabbage rolls stuffed with beef and rice.

Diversity in dining found in local Russian restaurant

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November 26, 2013
Mexican "Oreos" are soft, cinnamon-spiced Mexican Chocolate wafers with buttercream filling, pictured here with a trail mix cookie.

May we take your order?

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November 18, 2013
Engineering and web design major Gabriel Hernandez has a misspelled tattoo on his chest and is in the process of covering it. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

DC proposed legislation means waiting period for tattoos

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November 18, 2013
The ARC Concert Choir performed with the Chamber Singers and two local high school choirs at the Fall Choral Invitational Concert on Nov. 5 in the ARC Theatre. The Concert Choir is open to any student who can match pitch. (Photo by Brooke Purves)

Choral concert brings multiple choirs together

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November 15, 2013
ARC student Dirtie Hippie, center, in the Mar. 16 bout against the Silicon Valley Roller Girls Killabytes, has skated with the Sac City Rollers since August 2010. Photo Courtesy of Terri Brindisi, Sac City Rollers

Rolling in the River City

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November 13, 2013

In Our Heads: Brooke Purves

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November 1, 2013
An MC White Construction worker tears down the remnants of the Rose Marks Pavilion on Oct. 21. (Photo by Jeff Gonzales)

Rose Marks Pavilion removed, to be replaced

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October 25, 2013
Never mind the gap

Never mind the gap

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October 24, 2013
ARC English professor and author of "Let the Water Hold Me Down" Michael Spurgeon discusses the creative process of writing a novel for publication during College Hour in Raef Hall on Oct. 17. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

ARC professor presents new novel

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October 20, 2013
Tammy Linn, 36, is now enrolled in honors courses at American River College after learning to read only ten years ago. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

ARC Mom: from illiteracy to honors

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September 17, 2013
Photo by Brooke Purves

Judaism a withering practice in Sacramento community

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September 10, 2013
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