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
Emily Mello

Emily Mello, Photo Editor

Emily Mello is in her fourth semester with the Current and her third semester as Photo Editor. Mello is a mass communication/journalism major and hopes to transfer to a four-year college to finish her education back in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mello hopes to pursue a career in sports since she is a huge fan of soccer and sports in general.

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On Nov. 25, Volunteers help to distribute toiletries bags for student to each car.

On Nov. 25, the Beaver Food Pantry distributed food and toiletries to needy students

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
December 10, 2020
ARC fashion department has adapted to the virtual setting during the pandemic to keep the show going on. (Photo illustration by Emily Mello)

The show must go on

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
December 9, 2020
On Oct, 26 American River College partnered with Sacramento City College cosponsored an event with an FBI agent Daniel Rodriguez where he shared tips on how to apply for the FBI as an agent and also on other areas of the institution. (Photo Illustration by Emily Mello)

ARC Career Pathways holds detailed FBI workshop

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
November 25, 2020
Since the campus shut down in March, Aramark has laid off 35 students. (Photo illustration by Emily Mello)

Aramark reduces student workforce due to campus closures

Emily Mello and Heather Amberson
November 17, 2020
In the first presidential debate on Sept 29, the former vice president Joe Biden offered $20 billion to "save" the Amazon forest. (Photo from of pixabay.com)

Amazon Forest is not for sale, Joe!

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
November 1, 2020
The new building at the ARC campus (STEM building), has been finished since earlier in August, but some of the furniture and some final touches have yet to be made on the interior of the building, although the outside it’s complete. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Blevis, ARC campus operator supervisor)

STEM building complete, but sits empty amid pandemic

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
October 19, 2020
Anysia Hernandez, an EMT program major, simulates a cervical immobilization on a stretcher that is made for trauma patients. This photo was taken before the campus shut down on March 18, 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

EMT program at ARC still on campus, deals with new adaptations

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
October 13, 2020
American River College started construction on its Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) building in 2018. Now, after nearly two years, construction crews completed the building in August, according to Michael Klingman, Flint Project Manager. Klingman adds that there are still fill adjustments that need to be made on the inside of the building. “We’re still working through the punch and commissioning items,” Kingman said. The facility was scheduled to open at the start of the fall semester, but with all the COVID-19 setbacks, the opening of the new STEM building has been postponed until further notice. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day

Emily Mello, Photo Editor / Social Media Editor
September 4, 2020
Traveling restrictions and federal regulations: International Students Program reaches out to students in uncertain times (Photo by Illustration by Emily Mello)

Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have hit international students the hardest

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
May 14, 2020
Due to the recent news from the California Governor's Office that the same social distancing guidelines will most likely be in place this fall, the Los Rios Community College District and other college districts in California have announced their fall semesters will be entirely online. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Los Rios and Sierra College break the news that fall semester will be fully online

Ariel Caspar, Alex Muegge, and Emily Mello
May 14, 2020
Even with the COVID -19 issue, the American River College administration guarantees that constructors will continue to work to accomplish the deadline for the STEM building to be ready for the fall semester 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

STEM Building Construction isn’t a concern to ARC administration

Emily Mello, Photo Editor
April 16, 2020
American River College running back Julie Leslie attempts to maneuver around a Laney College defensive back to score a touchdown. The game happened on Sept. 20, 2019, at ARC football field. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Getting recruited means more than excelling in the sport; ARC coaches speak about scouting that perfect fit

Emily Mello
April 1, 2020
A sign that reads ‘Campus Is Closed No Permit Required’ hangs on the ticket kiosk in an empty parking lot at American River College on March 16, 2020. Since the Los Rios Community College closed its campuses, students’ classes are now converted to online until further notice.

Photo Gallery : College faces pandemic

Emily Mello
March 17, 2020
“I think it is a little over dramatic in my opinion, but I do understand why they would do it. I know people are scared of the virus, so I guess it makes sense. I think it is overrated because we go through this every other year, there is always some type of virus or disease, and it always passes. I don’t think we will be able to finish our EMT class, so we might just have to come back when all this is over and then either retake the class or continue where we left off.” Jonas Babel-Buckner | Criminal Justice Major

Campus Pulse : What do you think about the LRCCD campuses closing down?

Emily Mello
March 13, 2020
Andrea Garvey , American River College psychology professor and department chair , came from Brazil 26 years ago. Pictured here on Feb. 11 , 2020 , she was able to overcome the language barriers and succeed in her professional career and personal life. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Professor overcomes challenges of teaching in second language

Emily Mello
February 20, 2020
The Current’s opinion editor Colin Bartley and staff writer Alex Muegge get ready to distribute the paper at American River College on Feb.19, 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day : Feb. 19, 2020

Emily Mello
February 19, 2020
Noemi Cortes Bernal, culinary arts major, measured a teaspoon of chocolate syrup to begin the process of baking a two tone chocolate buttercream cake on Feb.11, 2020.

Photo Gallery : Sweet expectations

Emily Mello
February 19, 2020
Zoe Zimmerman, freshman outside hitter, blocks the ball during a game against Folsom Lake College that earn the team a spot in the California Community College Athletic Association’s 2019 Women's Volleyball Championship at American River College on Nov. 30, 2019.

Photo Gallery : Former State Champions Fall Short

Emily Mello
December 12, 2019
The American River College Pi Theta Kappa Club have reached out to the greater community and are working with the Sacramento Food Bank to help distribute food to the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic, while they are unable to function on campus. (file photo)

Photo Gallery : Give Back to Sac

Emily Mello
December 12, 2019
The American River Current walked away with the General Excellence award for the forth year in a row, along with several other awards. (Photo by Emily Mello)

The Current walked away with General Excellence for third year in a row.

Emily Mello
December 12, 2019
“No, it’s just too busy.” - David Lopez | Psychology Major

Campus Pulse : Do you shop on Black Friday?

Emily Mello
November 21, 2019
Want to skip sweating up a storm and still fulfill the physical education requirement while getting your Katniss on? Enroll in archery during the fall semester, where students learn the basic techniques of safety.

Photo Gallery: Offbeat Course Catalog

Emily Mello
October 24, 2019
At least one American River College student was involved in a car accident in parking lot A, on Oct. 1, 2019. According to Public Information Officer Scott Crow, multiple vehicles were involved but there were no injuries. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 1, 2019

Emily Mello
October 1, 2019
History major Javier Garcia shoots a lay-up during Team Activities class in the gym at American River College on Sept. 26 , 2019. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 26, 2019

Emily Mello
September 26, 2019
American River College wide receiver Eric Davis Jr. attempts to maneuver around a Laney College defensive back to gain more yards. ARC won 15-10 against Laney College on Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC football wins home opener against Laney

Emily Mello
September 23, 2019
Lida Haphar, biochem and molecular biology major, has been playing the violin since she was 6-years-old and in the last year she has competed in the Crescendo International Music Competition at Carnegie Hall in New York City. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Lida Kaphar’s on-going passion for music

Emily Mello
September 23, 2019
De Anza College forward Douglas Stone defends the ball against American River College forward Kyle Prusia during a match at ARC home soccer stadium on Sept. 06, 2019.(Photo by Emily Mello)

Men’s soccer team builds a solid win against De Anza College

Emily Mello
September 12, 2019
Instructor Joe Sjolund teaches a personal safety class in the American River College main gym on Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 29, 2019

Emily Mello
August 29, 2019
Funeral Service Education Major Jeni Haas holds her pet rabbit and emotional support animal Binky, at American River College on Aug. 28, 2019. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 28, 2019

Emily Mello
August 28, 2019
Latino Unidos Club at American River College stands for the Latin American rights in the community. (Clockwise from the bottom left corner) Abram Meija, Bryan Alvarez, Maria Elena Sepulveda , Ricardo Garcia, Fabian Radu and Helen Handy are all members of the club. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Latinos Unidos has stood at ARC for over 50 years

Emily Mello
May 15, 2019
California Governor Gavin Newsom job shadows American River College Groundskeeper Brenda Baker as she replaces a sprinkler head in front of the Ranch House during International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2019. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day: May 1, 2019

Emily Mello
May 1, 2019
An American River College dance class practices to Ariana Grande’s song “Break Free” in the gym at ARC on April 23, 2019. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day: April 23, 2019

Emily Mello
April 23, 2019
American River College men’s soccer coach Paul Hansen has played on professional teams and has coached ARC soccer teams for over 20 years. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Coach reflects on his passion for soccer and 21 years at ARC

Emily Mello
April 4, 2019
A sign that reads “Have you Filled Out the Food Intake Form?” directs students on which table to go to when they visit the Beaver Food Pantry in the gym at American River College on March 27, 2019. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day: March 27, 2019

Emily Mello
March 27, 2019
“I want to see more about the clubs and activities around campus and also things that could be more helpful for students.” - Rameses Galvez | Viniculture and Enology Major

Campus Pulse: What do you want to read in the Current?

Emily Mello
March 27, 2019
International student and business major Christina Abraham holds up a globe and points to India, where she’s from, during an international student meetup at American River College on Jan. 31, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

What it’s like to be an international student

Emily Mello
March 14, 2019
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