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

Luis Gael, Author

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Members of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Explosive Ordinance Detail enter their vehicle on May 5, 2018. The officers were dispatched to William Land Park after reports of an object that appeared to be a pipe bomb. The suspicious metal rod was found to be safe after the EOD Unit took X-rays. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Breaking News: Suspicions of bomb in Land Park prompt Rave Alert

Luis Gael
May 9, 2018
Adrian Lamo, 37, gained infamy after turning in Chelsea Manning to federal authorities for exposing classified government information to WikiLeaks. Lamo died on on March 14 from undisclosed causes in his Wichita, Kansas home. His body was discovered on March 16 (Photo courtesy of Mario Lamo).

Adrian Lamo, hacker who turned in Chelsea Manning, and ARC alumnus dies

Luis Gael
April 9, 2018
After the shooting in Parkland, Florida that left 17 people dead, American River College officials are re-examining many of their secuirty protocols. (Photo Illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Are we prepared for a school emergency?

Luis Gael and Brienna Edwards
March 14, 2018
UFC fighter Josh Emmett trains in the octagon with his trainer Joey Rodriguez at on Feb. 14 at Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness. Emmett is preparing for his first UFC main event fight against Jeremy Stephens on Feb. 24 in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

UFC Fighter Josh Emmett reflects on growing up in Sacramento

Luis Gael
March 14, 2018
John Edgar, a member of the anti-abortion activist group Project Truth, stands in front of one of the group's signs posted by its set up near the Student Center. Project Truth visits college campuses among other venues across the country to spread its message. (File Photo)

ARC President warns students of ‘outside group’ planning protest at ARC

Luis Gael
March 2, 2018
(Photo Illustration by Ashley Hayes_Stone)

Marijuana legal in California but not on campus

Luis Gael and Brienna Edwards
February 22, 2018
The Rancho Cordova Police Department has yet to identify the suspect involved in the shooting of a non-student at the Folsom Lake College Rancho Cordova Center on April 12, 2020. (File Photo)

Breaking News: Reports of a man with a gun on campus prompt school-wide lockdown

Luis Gael
February 14, 2018
(Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Breaking News: LRPD Officer calls for backup after altercation with student

Luis Gael
February 6, 2018
A group of protesters hold up a "Women's March Sacramento" sign during the annual Sacramento Women's March on Jan. 20, 2018 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Women’s March brings thousands to the state capitol

Luis Gael
January 23, 2018
A woman holds up a sign at “Women’s March on Sacramento,” a nationwide peaceful gathering to show support for all marginalized peoples in downtown Sacramento in 2017. This year's march is expected to draw 20,000 people into the streets of downtown. (File Photo)

Thousands plan march on state capitol in support of women’s rights

Luis Gael
January 19, 2018
(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
Arthur Jackson III (left) runs with the football during a game against Laney College on Nov. 18. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC football player has eyes on the next level

Luis Gael and Ashley Hayes-Stone
December 5, 2017
Tom Roberts holds up a ceramic boat that he made at American River College. Roberts survived a traumatic brain injury in 1978. He has been enrolled at ARC every semester since 1989. He passed away on Oct. 22, 2016 of cancer. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Longtime ARC student passes away

Luis Gael
December 5, 2017
(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)

ARC student arrested for allegedly flying drone over NFL game

Luis Gael
November 28, 2017
American River College Public Information Officer Scott Crow is working alongside school officials to implement the campus redesign. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC prepares for massive redesign to make campus more inclusive

Luis Gael
November 22, 2017
Quarterback Hunter Rodrigues prepares to launch a pass against Sierra College on Nov. 11. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC football ends season on top of its division

Luis Gael
November 16, 2017
Ingrid Radke-Azvedo talks about the importance of the American Constitution at American River College on Nov. 9. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Q&A with a German survivor of World War II

Luis Gael
November 16, 2017
American River College opened a Campus Pride Center for the LGBT community. They are now looking to hire someone to run the center. (Illustration by Lidiya Grib)

ARC looks to hire Pride Center coordinator

Luis Gael
November 16, 2017
American River College Professor Craig Schindler examines his piece "John Dee" in the Kaneko Gallery on Nov. 6. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Professor holds final show before retirement at ARC

Luis Gael
November 16, 2017
Staff members of the American River Current (from left to right: Luis Gael Jimenez, Ashley Hayes-Stone, Brienna Edwards, John Ennis, Hannah Yates and Nathan Bauer) pose for a photo at the annual Northern California Journalism Association of Community Colleges Conference at De Anza College in Cupertino, California on Oct. 21. Staff writer Nathan Bauer died the day after this photo was taken. The cause of death was a heart attack; Bauer died at home. The long-time American River College student was 33. In one of his last Facebook posts, the journalism major shared his thoughts on this country: “I don’t know, but I do know that I love my country, and I want to see it be a better place. I don’t deny we have flaws, but I believe with hard work, patience and more understanding we can overcome them. Maybe I’m naive, but hopefully in the best way.” (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 23, 2017

Luis Gael
October 23, 2017
Chris Sharpe (left) stands on stage with Jareth Ryford during a rehearsal for American River College's production of "Beauty and the Beast" on Oct. 4. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

High school football star hits the stage as Gaston

Luis Gael
October 19, 2017
Mike Cella and Shahera Hyatt host the "Latest Show at the Red Museum in Sacramento on Sept. 21. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Sacramento gets its own version of a late night talkshow

Luis Gael
October 18, 2017
English Professor Michael Spurgeon leads a discussion in his English Creative Writing 455 class. ENGCW 455 read all submissions sent to Ad Lumen. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC becomes home to nation’s only university-style literary press

Luis Gael
October 5, 2017
"Agora's Light" sculptures designed by local artist Garr Ugalde are located around the Student Services Building at American River College. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 5, 2017

Luis Gael
October 5, 2017
Los Rios Police Department patrol car. (Photo by John Ennis)

Breaking News: Man allegedly threatens to assault two female students in library

Luis Gael
September 28, 2017
The "Bloodmobile" parks in Lot A at American River College in Sacramento, California on Sept. 19, 2017. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 19, 2017

Luis Gael
September 19, 2017
Bucky the Beaver poses in front of the student athletes who received a GPA of 4.0 at American River College during an athletic preview event on Aug. 25, 2017. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

ARC athletic department kicks off fall season with preview event

Luis Gael
August 29, 2017
"Clown Skull," by Dan Samborski hangs on the wall of the Kaneko Gallery at American River College in Sacramento, California on Aug. 28, 2017. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Kaneko Art Gallery hosts first art exhibit of the semester

Luis Gael
August 29, 2017
A portrait of Samuel L. Jackson by Art Club President Blanca Bastida. (Photo courtesy of Blanca Bastida)

The heart of the American River art club: Blanca Bastida

Luis Gael
May 15, 2017
Flamenco guitarists Roberto Corrias (left) and Jose Blanco perform at the Koreana Plaza International Market on April 29 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: Flamenco guitarists give free workshop

Luis Gael
May 9, 2017
Larry Gene King salutes the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the state capitol on March 31 in Sacramento, California. King served as a Unites States Marine from 1969-74. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: ‘Never leave a brother or sister behind’

Luis Gael
April 6, 2017
Max Marchol draws a portrait of a dog from a photo at the Oak Park Brewing Company on Sept. 6 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

The art of observation

Luis Gael
April 6, 2017
"Palatine" was created by American River College Jordan K. Siangco. It was displayed at the Sacramento Poetry Center on March 11. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: ARC art club at Sacramento Poetry Center

Luis Gael
March 13, 2017
Justin Carter (left), Bryce Mondul (center), and Georgio Klironomos feed some of the goats on Klironomos' ranch in Placervile, California on Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Worthy Goat is worth the listen

Luis Gael
March 8, 2017
The American River College swim and dive team practice on Feb. 27 in preparation for their March 9 Cuesta Tri Meet. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: American River College swim team

Luis Gael
February 28, 2017
American River College's student senators leave the California state capitol. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: Lobby Day

Luis Gael
February 22, 2017
An art piece created by Rene Steinke. Sacramento Art Street is a free art exhibit. It is located at 300 1st Ave. Sacramento Art Street will run from Feb. 3-25. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: Art Street

Luis Gael
February 22, 2017
Lucid plays at a show at Harlows in Sacramento, California on Jan. 20. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: Lucid at Harlows

Luis Gael
January 27, 2017
Actor Harrison Ford was inducted into the California Hall of Fame on the night of Nov. 30, 2016. Ford has starred in movies like "Indiana Jones", "Star Wars", "Blade Runner" and "Working Girl". (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

2016 California Hall of Fame

Hannah Darden and Luis Gael
December 2, 2016
Craig Owens will be performing at the Boardwalk in Orangevale, California on Dec. 2. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Togerson)

Former Chiodos frontman will perform in Sacramento

Luis Gael
November 29, 2016
Artist John Klaiber paints the flower of life geometric design on an old surfboard during his "Zoo Time" solo exhibition on Nov. 12. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

ARC student turns trash into art

Luis Gael
November 15, 2016
Artist Jessica Williams will haver her "Butts: Concepts and Color Theory” series displayed at the Shadow Box Gallery from Oct 18-31.

No butts about it: artist reimagines the ‘historically unaesthetic body part’

Luis Gael
October 19, 2016
The Green Office Acorn Award's were cut up into smaller pieces and branded with the same symbol. Printing services supervisor, Don Reid, is the one who brought the idea of this rewards system to ARC. (Photo courtesy of Don Reid)

Acorn Awards reward eco-sustainability at ARC

Cheyenne Drury and Luis Gael
October 18, 2016
Hopsin performs on stage for his tour “SavageVille,” at Ace of Spades in downtown Sacramento 1417 R St, on Sat. Oct. 8. The rapper demonstrated his spontaneity when he jumped off of the stage, and with the support of his fans, stood up and continued to rap. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Inside the ill mind of Hopsin

Cheyenne Drury and Luis Gael
October 13, 2016
Fans sing along with Hopsin at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, California on Oct. 8. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Photo Gallery: Hopsin “SavageVille” Tour

Cheyenne Drury and Luis Gael
October 13, 2016
Artist Unity Lewis explains to a crowd of onlookers the meaning behind some of his murals in the Kaneko Art Gakllery at American River College on Oct. 11 (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Kaneko hosts art reception for Unity Lewis

Luis Gael
October 13, 2016
Fans make their way to "Fan Fest" at the newly opened Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento, California on Oct. 1 (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: Sacramento Kings “Fan Fest”

Luis Gael
October 4, 2016
Artist Bia Allen arranges some of the pieces that will go up on display in the Shadow Box Gallery at American River College (Photos by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Tattoo artist showcases photo-like portraits at Kaneko

Luis Gael
October 3, 2016
The Crest Theater will be hosting the "A Place Called Sacramento" film festival on Oct. 7 (Luis Gael Jimenez 2016)

Film festival coming to “A Place Called Sacramento”

Luis Gael
September 22, 2016
Unity Lewis planning out his artwork in the Kaneko Gallery

Bay area artist hopes to establish himself at Kaneko Gallery

Luis Gael
September 20, 2016
Comedian Becky Lynn performs at the “Moving Van Show” on Sept. 17 in a parking lot in Sacramento (Photos by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Underground comedy uncovered

Luis Gael
September 20, 2016
The Sacramento Film and Music Festival ran from Sept. 6-11 (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

“Saltwater Buddha” screening at Memorial Auditorium

Luis Gael
September 13, 2016
American River College Art Club members Aerial Sudds (left) and Brianna Hulce (right) work on paintings at the live art show and open mic night at Oak Park Brewing Company in Sacramento, California on Sept. 6, 2016. The art club attended the event to make and sell art in the community. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

ARC art club creates art live at local open mic

Luis Gael
September 8, 2016
Alexandrea Villareal’s “Steve Recling” and “Curling Monique” drawings were showed on September 7. The drawings presented here were photographed September 1 to show an example of Villareal’s work for the Kaneko Gallery’s “The Shadow Box” event. (Photo Mychael Jones)

Artists showcase their work at the Shadow Box Gallery

Luis Gael
September 7, 2016
"The Beaver," American River College's new mascot, high fives a scholar athlete at the fall sports preview on August 26, 2016. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

ARC athletic department hosts fall season preview event

Luis Gael
August 31, 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
ARC professors, students react to the death of Gene Wilder

ARC professors, students react to the death of Gene Wilder

Luis Gael
August 30, 2016
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