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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
Jahson Nahal

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer

Jahson Nahal is a journalism major at American River College. This is his first semester writing for the Current. Nahal is looking to transfer to a CSU to continue his journalism career with hopes of working in the sports industry one day. 

 

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Discussion boards have been a big part of online learning at American River College. They provide students the opportunity to interact with their classmates about several different topics. Some people find these discussion boards helpful while some find them a hassle. (Photo Illustration by Jahson Nahal)

Discussion boards provide interaction for online ARC students

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
May 16, 2022
Angie Verlarde-Burch, legislative analyst for the Associated Student Body of American River College, introduced her resolution about implementing mandatory equity training for student employees to the rest of the board on April 29, 2022. (Screenshot via ASB meeting).

ASB passes resolution in support of ARC hosting regular Hold Space events

Jahson Nahal, Sport's Editor
May 15, 2022
Baseball has numerous unwritten rules such as not running up the score, excessively celebrating, bat flipping after home runs and more. These rules still cause controversy today and should be changed to help baseball grow. (Photo via Pixabay)

MLB’s unwritten rules need to change to help grow the new era of baseball

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
May 12, 2022
Steve Roberson, the new athletic director and dean of kinesiology at American River College, got his role in January 2022, overseeing the men’s and women’s sports programs as well at the kinesiology department. (Photo courtesy of Steve Roberson)

Steve Roberson steps into new roles as athletic director and dean of kinesiology at ARC

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
TikTok is a popular social media app that can lead to a shorter attention span due to the short videos on the platform. (Photo via Unsplash)

TikTok is shrinking our attention span with every swipe

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
March 25, 2022
Cast member Alexandria Wilson preparing for her role in American River College’s annual production of “Gumbo” which premieres on March 25, 2022. “Gumbo” fundraises for ARC theater students that attend the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. (Photo courtesy of Mark Kushnir)

ARC theater department set to perform its annual production of “Gumbo”

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
Vivian Dillion, work experience faculty coordinator, and Catherine Pohlman, internship developer, hosted a presentation about American River College’s Work Experience and Internship Program to the Associated Student Body board on March 11, 2022. (Screenshot via ASB's meeting)

ASB hears from student petitioning to finish the semester online

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
March 17, 2022
American River College’s administration plans on hosting an in-person graduation ceremony for 2022 graduates on the evening of May 18, 2022. (Photo via Unsplash)

ARC to host in-person ceremony for 2022 graduates

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
March 14, 2022
Fans sit in the bleachers for the first time in two years during American River College’s men's basketball game on Feb. 22, 2022. (Screenshot via ARC Live Stream)

ARC sports fans now allowed to attend indoor events

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones discussed truth, history and “The 1619 Project” at Cosumnes River College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Signature Event on Jan. 26, 2022. (Screenshot by Jahson Nahal)

Nikole Hannah-Jones headlines CRC’s inaugural MLK Day event

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
February 11, 2022
Kobe Bryant left a huge impact on the game of basketball and his legacy will forever inspire basketball players all over the world. (Photo via Unsplash)

ARC’s men’s basketball team reflects on Kobe Bryant’s legacy

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor
February 6, 2022
Athletes may be superstars, but they are human too, and deserve the same mental health breaks that everyone else gets. (Photo via Unsplash)

Athletes should not face criticism for opening up on mental health issues

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
Recent high school graduates have been thrown into the online college experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that has kept most students online since March 2020. (Photo illustration by Jahson Nahal)

New ARC students voice their opinions on online college experience

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
December 5, 2021
American River College history professor Edward Hashima will be competing on “Jeopardy!” for a $100,000 prize and a spot in the upcoming “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions. (Photo courtesy of Edward Hashima)

ARC history professor to compete on “Jeopardy!” Professors Tournament

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
December 5, 2021
The American River College theater department preparing for “The Christmas Carol Rag” which opens on Nov. 26, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Kimberlee Wilson)

ARC theater department set to perform holiday classic with a twist

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
The American River College theatre department prepares for its next production, “The Christmas Carol Rag” in the fall semester of 2021. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Shearer)

ARC’s theatre department returns to campus happy, after two years of performing online

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
November 13, 2021
Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are heavily used by teens, which can lead to mental health issues. (Photo via Pixabay)

Social media is hurting teenagers’ well-being

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Fans will not be allowed at indoor American River College sporting events, but are able to attend outdoor events in the fall semester of 2021. Some events will be live-streamed, so fans won’t miss out. (Photo by Cynsere Kelly)

ARC sports fans are limited to outdoor events

Cynsere Kelly and Jahson Nahal
October 14, 2021
American River College’s Associated Student Body discussed office hours for students and the problem of asynchronous classes not having lectures during its meeting on Oct. 8, 2021. (Screenshot via ASB meeting)

ASB discusses hosting office hours for students

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
American River College’s football team returned on Sept. 4 after missing nearly two years of play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo from a game in 2019. (File photo)

ARC’s football team happy to be back on the field after almost two years off

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
Los Rios Community College District students can learn about transferring to over 50 colleges and universities at virtual transfer week from Sept. 20-Sept. 23. (Photo via Unsplash)

LRCCD to host virtual transfer week

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
September 19, 2021
Since March 2020, the American River College campus has been empty but with the newest reopening plan, some students can start to return to campus with proof of their COVID-19 vaccination in the fall semester of 2021. (Photo via Unsplash)

ARC’s newest reopening plan brings in-person offerings back to campus

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
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