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

Hameed Zargry, Author

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Psychology major Fatimah Ahmadi is an Afghan student at American River College. Ahmadi says she wants the role of Afghan women in Afghanistan to be in the public sphere. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Women’s roles in Afghanistan peace talk are minimal

Hameed Zargry
May 9, 2019
Aesha Abduljabbar answers questions about student ID cards while working as a SAGE student ambassador in the Center for Leadership and Development at American River College on April 30, 2019. Abduljabbar was recently elected the first Muslim woman Associated Student Body Student Senate President at ARC. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

ARC elects first Muslim woman ASB Senate President

Hameed Zargry
May 2, 2019
American River College Associated Student Body vice president Juan Melesio supervises the ASB meeting on April 12, 2019 in the Student Center. ASB members discussed new summer program courses, updated student election results, and assigned a committee to help the transition for the current board. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

ASB talks on oath event

Hameed Zargry
April 30, 2019
American River College outfielder Ian McIsaac runs to third base off a hit. ARC lost to San Joaquin Delta College 11-2 at ARC on April 12, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

ARC baseball falls to San Joaquin Delta, 11-2

Hameed Zargry
April 30, 2019
“I dont know what ASB is, I did not vote.” - Joseph Johnson | Respiratory Therapist Major

Campus Pulse: Do you know about ASB and vote in the elections?

Hameed Zargry
April 25, 2019
Aesha Abdul Jabbar, a biology major, delivers a speech about why students should vote for her to be Associate Student Body president during a forum on the upcoming election in the Hub on April 2, 2019. Students can vote online through eServices from 5:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on April 9 and 10. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Candidates share their goals before ASB election

Hameed Zargry
April 9, 2019
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi high officials while criticizing the current government on Oct. 2, 2018. Journalists bring the truth to the people while becoming the victims of political leaders’ games. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Journalists are the victims of political leaders’ games

Hameed Zargry
March 21, 2019
American River Current Social Media Editor Alexis Warren (left) poses with the latest edition of the American River Current while Sports Editor Gabe Carlos distributes in the cafeteria at American River College on March 18, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: March 18, 2019

Hameed Zargry
March 18, 2019
Jesbaam Sanchez, a mechanical engineering major and secretary of the engineering club, test drives one of the vehicles they will be entering in the contest, on March 1 at American River College. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Engineering Club to compete after 30 years

Hameed Zargry
March 15, 2019
Behavioral and social sciences professor Bill Wrightson gives a presentation about the study abroad program to Florence, Italy during a college hour at American River College on Feb. 7, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Study abroad program offers enriching opportunities

Hameed Zargry
March 6, 2019
American River women’s tennis player, Abby Garcia serves the ball on Feb. 19 at Folsom Lake College. ARC beat FLC, 9-0. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

American River women’s tennis crushes Folsom Lake, 9-0

Hameed Zargry
March 6, 2019
Zabihullah Hashimi poses in front of his car he drives for Uber in a parking lot at American River College on Feb. 20, 2019. Hashimi is a computer science major who is a full-time student at ARC. (Photo By Hameed Zargry)

Uber driving is a flexible option for students

Hameed Zargry
February 26, 2019
Students attentively watch a documentary movie at the Hub inside the Student Center that was hosted by UNITE for Black History Month at American River College on Feb. 20, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 21, 2019

Hameed Zargry
February 21, 2019
American River College students wait in line to get a parking permit and pay their semester fees at the Business Services office on Jan. 30, 2019 (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Students have limited options for parking passes

Hameed Zargry
February 14, 2019
Jeff Goodone, a volunteer for the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization, gives free posters, books and information about the Christian religion in multiple languages; such as Farsi, English and Russian to the students in front of Student Center at American River College on Feb. 5, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 5, 2019

Hameed Zargry
February 5, 2019
A self declared “Preacher of God” protests and holds a protest sign that reads “Jesus Saves From Hell” in front of the Student Center at American River College on Jan. 30, 2019. ARC's Public Information Officer Scott Crow addressed the situation in an email. "As a public institution, American River College has a responsibility to provide a space for constitutionally protected free speech, irrespective of the beliefs expressed in that speech," he wrote. "We also have an obligation to encourage a civil dialogue about controversial issues." Crow advised anyone who is negatively impacted to the reach out to the Counseling Center or the HUB for support. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Jan. 30, 2019

Hameed Zargry
January 30, 2019
The Symphonic and Concert Bands performs at the “Rip-roarding Band Classics” at American River College on Nov. 8, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Concert and Symphonic Bands rock ARC Theater

Hameed Zargry
December 13, 2018
Students commute by bus to arrive at American River College while some leave campus on Dec. 11, 2018. Using public transportation is one of the many ways to help reduce emissions. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

How can students help to save the climate?

Hameed Zargry
December 13, 2018
American River College Chambers singers sing “Fly Over Paradise” in a live Fall Choral Invitational Concert at ARC’s theater on Nov. 5, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

High school choirs join ARC fall concert

Hameed Zargry
December 4, 2018
Vendor Richard Hughes sells art frames and pictures infront of the student cafeteria on Dec. 4, 2018 at American River College. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Dec. 4, 2018

Hameed Zargry
December 4, 2018
“By reducing carbon footprint, so riding bikes more not driving as many car.”-Ariana Terreforte I Psychology

Campus Pulse: How can we reduce the carbon dioxide emission?

Hameed Zargry
November 26, 2018
The Engineering Club members have been meeting up to work on the human-powered vehicle since last September, in preparation for the competition on March 15, 2019. (File photo)

Engineering Club recycles bicycles for competition

Hameed Zargry
November 14, 2018
American River freshman, Jeime Reynoso dribbles the ball away from San Joaquin Delta players to be able to make a play for his teammates. ARC ties SJD 0-0. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Men’s soccer battles against San Joaquin Delta, ties 0-0

Hameed Zargry
November 8, 2018
Student Senate and Clubs and Events President Rebeca Rico-Chavez, discuss with CAEB representatives about their activities and gathering weekly clubs reports at American River College on Oct. 30, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

CAEB plans for Club Day

Hameed Zargry
November 6, 2018
American River College player Dalton Catanzaro passes the ball during the game against Napa Valley College on Oct. 23, 2018. ARC lost to Napa Valley, 4-0. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Men’s soccer defeated by Napa Valley, 4-0

Hameed Zargry
October 30, 2018
Newly appointed advisor and Student Life Supervisor Brett Sawyer addressed the different club representatives during a Clubs and Events Board meeting at American River College on Oct. 15, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

CAEB seeks representatives and discusses club funding

Hameed Zargry
October 29, 2018
Associated Student Body Vice President Elena DeNecochea shares ideas regarding the advocacy campaign to the board members at American River College on Oct. 5, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

New ASB student senators sworn in, adviser steps down

Hameed Zargry
October 16, 2018
Nick Cross, a firmware engineer at Aruba Networks, addresses computer science students to prepare them for a job search in technology industries at American River College on Oct. 4, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

STEM workshop promotes job search skills for students

Hameed Zargry
October 16, 2018
Mohammad Ewaz Wafai, political science major and former interpreter for the U.S. Army reads in the library at American River College on Oct. 3, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Former Interpreters for U.S. Army are graduating from ARC

Hameed Zargry
October 11, 2018
Local street artist Zafar Mahmood sells handmade jewelry to students infront of the cafetaria at American River College on Oct. 9, 2018. (photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 9, 2018

Hameed Zargry
October 9, 2018
Two American River College soccer players (left to right) Miguel Jurado and Renzo Bozzalla intercept the ball from Jubilee Emojong, a Consumes River College player, at ARC on Sept. 25, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Men’s soccer draws against CRC, 1-1

Hameed Zargry
October 2, 2018
Taylor Ryan, a student at American River College whose major is undecided, stands holding crutches in front of the fencing around the construction on Sept. 13, 2018. Navigating around the site has been challenging for students with disabilities and other accommodations. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Construction causes problems for students with disabilities

Hameed Zargry
September 27, 2018
Students practice basketball on the court in the Kinesiology and Athletics building at American River College on Sept. 25, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 25, 2018

Hameed Zargry
September 25, 2018
Students attend Transfer Day in the library quad at American River College on Sep. 17 2018. Universities set up booths to talk and supply information for students looking to further their education. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 17, 2018

Hameed Zargry
September 17, 2018
A shuttle transports students by Davies Hall at American River College on Sept. 11, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 11, 2018

Hameed Zargry
September 11, 2018
A solar panel charging station stands in the middle of the Portable Village at American River College on Sept. 5, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargary)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 5, 2018

Hameed Zargry
September 5, 2018
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