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
Kaitlyn Riley

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer

Kaitlyn Riley is in her first semester on the Current. Riley is a Journalism major at American River College. She will be transferring to Sacramento State to further pursue a degree in Journalism and work towards her goal of being a sports broadcaster and journalist.

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The Sacramento area offers many different opportunities to make lasting memories this summer. (Photo illustration by Kaitlyn Riley)

10 fun activities to do this summer

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
Full time employees in the Los Rios district have benefited the most from the new contract proposals while part-time employees don’t receive those benefits. The campaign for Family Workplace Justice previously attended a March 8 Board of Trustees meeting to advocate for better staff benefits at the Los Rios District Office. (Photo courtesy of Sara Smith)

LRCCD full-time faculty receive workplace benefits at the cost of part-time faculty

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
Stepping away from your computer for a few minutes or getting a workout in before class can be beneficial to your academic performance. Even studying or reading while working out or doing yoga can help promote concentration. (Photo illustration by Kaitlyn Riley)

Staying active can help students improve academic outcome

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
May 7, 2023
The campaign for Family Workplace Justice attended a boards of trustees meeting on March 8 at the Los Rios District Office. They have received a third of the signatures needed for a petition calling to improve workplace benefits. (Photo courtesy of Sara Smith)

Faculty at ARC urge equality or flexibility for workplace leave

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
After going through the culinary program and working at the Oak Cafe, Justin Covarrubias, a 2017 graduate of American River College, is set to open up his own Filipino inspired food truck. (Photo courtesy of Justin Covarrubias)

ARC graduate Justin Covarrubias to open food truck

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
The Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors in game three on April 20 at 7 p.m., ending a 16 season playoff drought. (Photo by Kaitlyn Riley)

Sacramento Kings will make it past the first round of playoffs

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
American River College women’s tennis faced Folsom Lake College on April 5 with ARC coming out as the victor in the Big 8 Conference. Bella Hernandez and Laney Reddick celebrate winning a match against FLC. (Photo by Katie Vance)

ARC women’s tennis team crowned Big 8 Conference champions

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Members of the American River College Current staff attended the Journalism Association of Community College conference in San Francisco, where Heather Amberson, former staff writer Gina Gangursky and the Current staff received awards. (Photo by Kaitlyn Riley)

ARC’s Current staff comes away with four awards at JACC conference

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
American River College students believe that upgraded maps can help prevent them from getting lost on campus. As of now, students believe the current maps are hard to find and may be suited better in areas that are more frequently visited. (Photo by Kaitlyn Riley)

Students believe more, improved maps are needed around ARC campus

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Morgan Wallen released his new album “One Thing At A Time” on March 3. It features 36 songs. (Photo courtesy of Big Loud Records)

Review: Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing At A Time” seems to be a hit, but doesn’t compare to his last album “Dangerous”

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
The rainy conditions are affecting American River College spring sports such as baseball, softball and tennis. Teams are forced to reschedule games and find other ways to practice and stay in shape. (Photo by Kaitlyn Riley)

Rain causes ARC sports to reschedule games

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
Parking will remain free at American River College during the summer 2023 semester. Campus police will continue to ticket those in violated parking areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Riley)

Parking will remain free during summer 2023 semester

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
March 11, 2023
American River College student-athletes transfer to play football together at the Division I level. Teeg and Cian Slone are happy they accomplished the goal of playing together in college. (Photo courtesy of Cian Slone)

ARC brothers transfer to play football at Utah State University

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
American River College students and staff visited the Pride Center on Jan. 31 to mark its reopening. David Austin, pride center coordinator; Mary Goodall, and UNITE Center Concierge, Corey Winfield pose for a photo. (Photo by Kaitlyn Riley)

Pride Center reopens for in-person activities

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
American River College is hosting a crab feed on Feb. 18 that will help raise money for student-athletes. (Photo by Kaitlyn Riley)

ARC to host crab feed on Feb. 18

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
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