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

John Ennis, Author

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(Left) Tracy Mapes' staff photo from his time on the AR Current in the spring of 2016. (File photo) (Right) Tracy Mapes' mugshot at the Santa Clara Police Department on Nov. 26 after being arrested for allegedly dropping anti-media leaflets over Levi Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Santa Clara Police Department)

Student arrested for flying drone over NFL stadium had prior confrontations with faculty and students

Mack Ervin III, John Ennis, and Luis Gael
December 5, 2017
Student Senate President Deborah Hernandez, CAEB President Mariana Topich and CAEB Commissioner of Finance Jacob Kohl at the November 28, 2017 CAEB meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

Clubs and Events Board discusses plans for future events

John Ennis
November 29, 2017
Congressman Ami Bera speaks at American River College on Nov. 20. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Congressman Ami Bera visits American River College

John Ennis
November 21, 2017
Geology Professor Glenn Jaecks delivers a speech on climate change during a college hour on Nov. 16. (Photo by John Ennis)

Professor gives ARC recommendations to combat climate change

John Ennis
November 20, 2017
Interim Dean of Undergraduate Education at Chico State, Kate McCarthy, lecturing on religion in Twenty-First Century America during College Hour on November 2, 2017. (Photo by John Ennis)

ARC hosts college hour discussion on multi-religious literacy

John Ennis
November 6, 2017
American River College mascot Bucky the Beaver on the sideline during a game versus the Feather River Golden Eagles on October 28, 2017. (Photo by John Ennis)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 1, 2017

John Ennis
November 1, 2017
The American River College Beavers defeated the Feather River Golden Eagles 59-8 on October 28, 2017. (Photo by John Ennis)

Photo Gallery: ARC moves to 7-1 record after defeating Feather River

John Ennis
October 31, 2017
A student buys a Italian ice cream from Little Rich's Italian Ice at American River College at Sacramento, California. (Photo by John Ennis)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 26, 2017

John Ennis
October 26, 2017
Student Senate Lidia Lara, Student Senate Vice President Earl Crouchley III, Director of Finance Jesse Taylor and Student Senate President Deborah Hernandez at the October 12, 2017 Student Senate meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate discusses placing automated external defibrillators in more accessible areas

John Ennis
October 16, 2017
ARC Automotive Department's Tesla Model S. (Photo by John Ennis)

ARC’s Automotive Department has a Tesla Model S and it’s awesome

John Ennis
October 16, 2017
The ARC Auto Motive Department recently acquired a Tresla Model S though left over grant money. (Photo by John Ennis)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 11, 2017

John Ennis
October 11, 2017
Student Senate Vice President Earl Crouchley III being sworn in at the October 5, 2017 Student Senate meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate swears in new vice president

John Ennis
October 9, 2017
Student Senate President Deborah Hernandez swearing in CAEB President Mariana Topich at the October 3, 2017

CAEB is revived with the help and encouragement of last semester’s members

John Ennis
October 5, 2017
“It’s only a problem because it’s not true.” -Sarvineh Familgarosian

Campus Pulse: “What does the term ‘Fake News’ mean to you?”

John Ennis
October 2, 2017
Senator Mahmoud Abduljabbar, Senator Lidia Lara, Director of Finance Jesse Taylor, Student Senate President Deborah Hernandez and Senator Laurie Jones at the September 28, 2017 Student Senate meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate requests more cameras for parking garage

John Ennis
October 2, 2017
A poster displayed at the September 21, 2017 Coalition for Undocumented Students and Allies meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

Coalition of Undocumented Students and Allies meets to discuss proposal for a Dreamer center

John Ennis
September 26, 2017
Make associated student body functional again

Make associated student body functional again

John Ennis
September 26, 2017
College booths are set up on Transfer Day at American River College in Sacramento, California on Sept. 21, 2017. (Photo by John Ennis)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 21, 2017

John Ennis
September 25, 2017
Senator Lidia Lara, Director of Finance Jesse Taylor, Student Senate President Deborah Hernandez and Parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta at the September 14, 2017 Student Senate meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

Short-staffed and with new members, Student Senate is struggling

John Ennis
September 19, 2017
Anti-DACA protesters gather in downtown Sacramento on Sept. 6, 2017 to voice their support for “Dreamers.” (Photo courtesy of Grace Loescher)

ARC’s DACA students prepare for an uncertain future

John Ennis
September 11, 2017
Student Senate Adviser Juan Blanco at the May 4, 2017 CAEB meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

CAEB members have an in-depth discussion about ARC’s Crisis Assessment and Support Team

John Ennis
May 8, 2017
Student Senate Vice President Alejandra Hilbert, CAEB President Justin Nicholson and Student Senate President Valencia Scott at the April 20, 2017 Student Senate meeting.

Student Senate passes bill to fund end of the year celebration, elects new representatives

John Ennis
April 24, 2017
Los Rios Police Department patrol car. (Photo by John Ennis)

American River College Crime Log January 1, 2017-Present

John Ennis
April 18, 2017
Spero Accessories creator Ryan Speroni. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Speroni)

ARC entrepreneur Ryan Speroni fashions own men’s clothing line

John Ennis
March 20, 2017
Director of Finance Brian Stalker, President Justin Nicholson, Vice President Mary Stedman Director of Activities Ashlee Nicholson and Director of Communication Bruce Rand at the February 28, 2017 CAEB meeting.

CAEB prepares for upcoming Club Day and elections

John Ennis
March 6, 2017
ASB Student Senate president Valencia Scott speaks during a Senate meeting on Feb. 16, 2017 at ARC. Topics discussed during the meeting included a parking fee increase, the creation of a meditation center, and funding for ASB elections. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Student Senate discusses draft resolution to designate ARC a “safe zone”

John Ennis
February 21, 2017
Director of Finance Brian Stalker, CAEB President Justin Nicholson, CAEB Vice President Mary Stedman and newly appointed Director of Communications Bruce Rand at the February 14 meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

CAEB appoints new Director of Communications and discusses increase of parking fees

John Ennis
February 15, 2017
Jacob Olson (left) and Ben McNeilley (right) are shown sitting outside in the rain promoting for the American River College Engineering Club. The sign they have posted says “ARC Engineering Club Wants You.” (Photo by Mychael Jones)

Engineering Club shows off creations at Club Day; others promote awarness

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February 13, 2017
Student Senate President Valencia Scott (left) and Parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta (right) at the student senate meeting on No. 10. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate appoints new member, supports resolutions to lower the cost of public transportation for students

John Ennis
November 14, 2016
CAEB President Justin Nicholson addresses the Student Senate at their meeting on November 3.

Student Senate discusses a canned food drive for next Club Day

John Ennis
November 8, 2016
ARC President Thomas Greene speaks to an audience of athletes and supporters at the grand opening of the soccer stadium on Friday October 28. (Photo by John Ennis)

ARC opens new soccer stadium

John Ennis
November 1, 2016
The student senate discusses the creation of a food pantry at their meeting on October 27, 2016. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate continue discussion about creating food pantry

John Ennis
November 1, 2016
Indecent exposure suspect Nathaniel Forney who was arrested on Tuesday for an incident that occurred at American River College. (Photo courtesy of the Los Rios Police Department)

Los Rios Police Department arrests indecent exposure suspect

John Ennis
October 20, 2016
American River College student senate president Valencia Scott (left) and Parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta (right) listen to discussion at the October 13, 2016 meeting in the board room. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Senate allocates $1,000 to the American River Review

John Ennis
October 17, 2016
American River Coleege student Senate president Valencia Scott (left) with Justin Nicholson (center) and Alejandra Hilbert (right) gives hear opening message at the October 6, 2016 meeting. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Student senate discusses food pantry to fight student hunger

John Ennis
October 7, 2016
American River College Student Senate President Valencia Scott (right) with Vice President Alejandra Hilbert (left) delivers her opening message at the September 29, 2016 meeting in the board room. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Senate appoints new senator, receives request for Vocal Jazz Ensemble funding

John Ennis
October 3, 2016
Senate President Valencia Scott (2nd from left) discusses the agenda as other members of the board listen at the Sept. 15, 2016 meeting in the board room. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate continues debate over hiring new parliamentarian

John Ennis
September 20, 2016
Qais Ahmad (center) translates for first lieutenant Noah Christen (right) from 4th ID troops and Colonel shams kareemi, Commander of Afghan border police (left) in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province. (courtesy of Qais Ahmad)

Afghan interpreter for US army attends ARC

John Ennis
September 13, 2016
Senate President Valencia Scott (left) discusses the fomation of the judiciary committee as Justin Nicholson listens and Laurie Jones waits to be called on at the first senate meeting of the semester on Sept. 1. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Senate discusses renovating lactation room, CAEB discusses Welcome Day

Mychael Jones and John Ennis
September 13, 2016
Senate President Valencia Scott (left) discusses the fomation of the judiciary committee as Justin Nicholson listens and Laurie Jones waits to be called on at the first senate meeting of the fall semester on Sept. 1. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Senate discusses possible renovations to lactation room

John Ennis and John Ennis
September 6, 2016
American River College theater professor Tracy Shearer speaks with students in the lobby of the ARC Theatre on Aug. 25, 2016. The theater department hosted a gathering welcoming students back for the year. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

Theater department hosts ‘welcome back gathering’

John Ennis and Luis Gael
August 31, 2016
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