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

Hannah Yates, Author

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Fourteen graduates collected their diplomas on May 3 in the music recital hall at American River College's Lavender Graduation. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Students shine at Lavender Graduation

Hannah Yates
May 16, 2019
(Photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment)

Review: Twice gets ‘Fancy’ for world tour

Hannah Yates
May 15, 2019
Pride Center student mentor Tori Miller and Equity Programs and Pathways Dean Joshua Moon Johnson pose with a prop frame at the ceremony on May 3, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Photo Gallery: Second Annual Lavender Graduation

Hannah Yates and Ashley Hayes-Stone
May 14, 2019
Former American River College student Jesse Hanes, otherwise known as Kassette, has been making music in the new Think Tank studio in Sacramento. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Kassette’s Think Tank makes recording accessible

Hannah Yates
May 9, 2019
Students wait for ARC's Got Talent, an open mic talent show, to begin in the Student Center at American River College on May 8, 2019. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: May 8, 2019

Hannah Yates
May 8, 2019
Campus patrol officer Giovani Spinazze and Los Rios Community College officer Joe Quirarte patrol the hallways of Davies Hall during Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom visit to American River College on May 1, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

LRPD updates include recruitment and non-lethal force training

Hannah Yates and Patrick Hyun Wilson
May 8, 2019
(File photo)

Online classes could be a trap for unfocused students

Hannah Yates
April 10, 2019
Protestors walk down 29th Street during a protest on March 6, 2019, four days after District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced her office would not press charges against the two Sacramento police officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark last year. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Photo Essay: Stephon Clark One Year Anniversary

Hannah Yates, Ashley Hayes-Stone, and Patrick Hyun Wilson
March 25, 2019
Laney College art professor Fan Lee Warren speaks about her art show, “Piece$” which features her highly symbolic work in the James Kaneko Gallery at American River College on Feb. 28, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Bay area artist used ancient symbolism in “Piece$” show

Hannah Yates
March 14, 2019
DC Solar set up a trailer for display at American River College's 2017 Earth Day Celebration in front of the Student Center. (Photo courtesy of Don Reid / Sustainability at ARC)

Renewable energy powers ARC students

Hannah Yates
February 7, 2019
A protester carries a transgender pride flag and wears angel wings during the #StillHere Capitol March & Rally for Trans Justice at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Nov. 10, 2018. The wings symbolize the many transgender women who have been murdered. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Trans rights are not optional

Hannah Yates
December 12, 2018
Nurse Pam Whipple writes notes after student appointments in one of the consultation rooms in the Health Center at American River College on Dec. 10, 2018. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Fee brings new affordable health services to Los Rios

Hannah Yates
December 12, 2018
Darryl Glass, an artist and vendor, lights incense in front of his friends’ booth at the last day of the Winter Fair Gift Market in front of the Student Center at American River College on Dec. 6. He sells smudge bundles made of lavender, sage, mudwort, and yarrow he grows in his yard, and feathers from his hens and turkeys. “I like to live off the land and I like to show people truly what mother nature provides us is beauty, and the healing aspect so that’s why I do it,” Glass said. “To make people happy, to heal them, nurture them, cleanse whatever negative energies that are around them.”

Photo of the Day: Dec. 6, 2018

Hannah Yates
December 6, 2018
Captain Chris Day from the Los Rios Police Department speaks to a protester in front of the Student Center on Oct. 31, 2018. (Photo by Tracy Holmes)

Controversial protester in code violation on campus

Hannah Yates and Christian Sutton
November 7, 2018
Students in men's water polo practice scoring goals in American River College's pool by the gym on Nov. 7, 2018. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 7, 2018

Hannah Yates
November 7, 2018
"Definitely not candy corn, it’s gross. I love those caramel apple lollipops … (It’s) nostalgia, I definitely remember being in elementary school and like, that was like the thing to have, the popular kids had it. ... I think it’s good." Kacie Nicholson | Undecided Major

Campus Pulse: What is your favorite Halloween candy?

Hannah Yates
October 30, 2018
Emilie Mitchell, professor and faculty coordinator for the Pride Center, handles reports on harassment or mistreatment. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

AB620 brings resources for LGBTQ+ students

Hannah Yates
October 15, 2018
Members of the Associated Student Body Student Senate listen as Advisor Frankie Johnson gives feedback about the resolutions presented during a board meeting at American River College on Sept. 21, 2018. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Student Senate decides on travel costs, public asks about lactation rooms

Hannah Yates
September 26, 2018
Phillip Bailey, a student in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program, prepares Italian soda during a demonstration for reporters from the Current at the Oak Café's fall grand opening on Sept. 19, 2018 at American River College. The two non-alcoholic beverages are strawberry and cranapple lime, made with syrups that are prepared by students fresh each week. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 19, 2018

Hannah Yates
September 19, 2018
The Associated Student Body Senate President Rebeca Rico-Chavez sat between Vice President Elena DeNecochea (left) and Parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta (right) at the front table of the board meeting at American River College on Sept. 14, 2018. Rico-Chavez was chosen to attend the Student Senate for the Fall ​2018 California Community Colleges General Assembly as ARC's delegate. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Student Senate urged to take action towards resolutions, discusses accessibility during construction

Hannah Yates
September 19, 2018
The ARC Pride Center offers snacks and activities to students at their Fall Kickoff held in Community Rooms 3 and 4 on Aug. 30, 2018. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 30, 2018

Hannah Yates
August 30, 2018
The Lavender Graduation graduates (from second-left to right: Wendy Campbell, Madalyn Parker, Sergio Salcedo-Contreras, Kelley York, Heather Ogden) pose with their rainbow tassels, standing side-by-side with the Pride Award winners (left: Brett Spencer right: Dennis Lee, Jenna Grossman not pictured) at the Hub, May 4. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

ARC celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates in first Lavender Graduation

Hannah Yates
May 8, 2018
Ceramic works created by students are sold by the art department in front of ARC’s Fine & Applied Arts buildings and theater on May 8. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: May 8, 2018

Hannah Yates
May 8, 2018
The anatomical skeleton stands in the funeral service education classroom on April 30, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC houses one of two funeral service programs in California

Hannah Yates
May 7, 2018
The students’ artwork hangs on the wall in the Life Science and Fine Art building at American River College on April 9. (photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: April 23, 2018

Hannah Yates
April 23, 2018
Clothes and photos hang in a display outside of the Science and Fine Arts Building for the Fashion Show Model Casting on March 16. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: March 12, 2018

Hannah Yates
March 12, 2018
A hectic and fast-paced comedy in “Lend Me A Tenor” was put on by the ARC Theater department. (Photo Courtesy of the ARC Theater program)

ARC theater lends students a tenor

Hannah Yates
March 6, 2018
Clubs face-off in lip sync battle on Welcome Day on Feb. 8,2018. Welcome Day offered new and returning students information and goods from different departments, clubs and vendors. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Welcome Day showcases departments and clubs

Hannah Yates and Jennah Booth
February 12, 2018
Students check out the different booths set up American River College’s “Welcome Day,” celebration on Sept. 7. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

CAEB prepares for Spring Welcome Day

Hannah Yates
February 7, 2018
Head chef Lisa Lam Chiao holds a piece of candied orange peel as she prepares to make orange hazlenut chocolate bark. Chiao prepared the orange slices in her own home the night before. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC finds sweet tooth in ‘candy lab’

Hannah Yates
November 16, 2017
A statue of a frog sits in the Fine and Applied Arts Office area of American River College. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 12, 2017

Hannah Yates
October 12, 2017
ARC prepares to host is semiannual Career Fair in the Student Center on Oct. 5, 2017. (File photo)

ARC prepares to host career fair

Hannah Yates
October 4, 2017
A wall decorated with statements of support for "Dreamers" in the Student Center at American River College. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 27, 2017

Hannah Yates
September 27, 2017
The soccer field at American River College during halftime on Sept. 15. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Women’s soccer teams suffers first loss of the season

Hannah Yates
September 19, 2017
Members of the Funeral Services Department at American River College sit at a booth for “Welcome Day,” on Sept. 7, 2017. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Welcome Day showcases opportunities on campus

Hannah Yates
September 19, 2017
A grouping of trees stand near the student services building at American River College on Sept. 12, 2017. American River College was recently designated as an official "Tree Campus USA." (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 18, 2017

Hannah Yates
September 18, 2017
A student greets incoming students during "Welcome Day," at American River College. (File Photo)

ARC prepares to welcome old and new students alike

Hannah Yates
September 7, 2017
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