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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
Madison Duong

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor

Madison Duong is a journalism major at American River College. This is her second semester on the Current. Duong hopes to transfer to Sacramento State University and gain career experience in journalism. 

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A self-care package is a great gift to give this Christmas season if you’re on a budget. (Photo illustration by Madison Duong)

10 Christmas gift ideas on a college budget

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
December 12, 2021
The American River College Beaver Cares Team will host a second food drive this month for Thanksgiving, in the fall semester of 2021. (Photo via Unsplash)

ARC Beaver Cares team to host Thanksgiving food drive on Nov. 30

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
November 27, 2021
Oli London, a British influencer and singer who is white paid thousands of dollars on cosmetic surgeries in an attempt to look like Korean pop star Jimin from BTS. London claims to be Korean and deceives the media and their followers by pretending to be someone they’re not. (Photo illustration by Madison Duong)

Asianfishing needs to stop

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
November 19, 2021
The American River College Student Design Team is currently hiring, in the fall semester of 2021, for students who want to improve the educational experience at ARC. (Photo via Pixabay)

ARC’s student design team is accepting new members

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
November 13, 2021
American River College department chair of hospitality, Brian Knirk says the culinary department is approaching the semester with an abundance of caution in fall 2021. (File Photo)

ARC’s culinary department rebuilds after partially returning to campus

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
November 3, 2021
Making a spooky basket for a loved one is a fun, affordable and pandemic friendly way to celebrate Halloween this year in 2021. (Photo illustration by Madison Duong)

Five fun and easy pandemic friendly Halloween ideas

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
October 27, 2021
Having good mental, emotional and physical health is important, but balancing many things like school, work and a personal life all at once makes it harder to have that. (Photo via Unsplash)

Balancing work, school and a personal life is stressful

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
October 21, 2021
The Los Rios Community College District offers free parking for students who attend any LRCCD college campus in the fall semester of 2021 and the spring semester of 2022. (Photo via iStock)

LRCCD offers students free parking

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
October 14, 2021
Paul Hansen, American River College’s men’s soccer coach says the team is grateful to be playing again this season in the fall semester of 2021. (File Photo)

ARC men’s soccer team starts the season strong with a 5-1 record

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
October 4, 2021
Lisa Delgado, American River College’s softball coach says the softball team is fortunate to be back in the dirt this semester in the fall of 2021. (File photo)

ARC’s softball team is happy to be back on campus

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
September 25, 2021
American River College is working with TimelyCare: Telehealth to provide 24/7 medical and mental health care for all students as part of the Los Rios Health Services program in the fall semester of 2021. (Photo via Unsplash)

TimelyCare: Telehealth provides students free medical and mental health care

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
September 19, 2021
American River College is hosting a workshop on Sept. 23 at 12:15 p.m with SAFE Credit Union’s certified financial educator, Gina Richardson about three Smart Ways to Start Budgeting. (Photo via Unsplash)

Upcoming ARC workshop helps students budget their money

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
September 13, 2021
One of the most entertaining superhero movies released this year, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” brings Marvel fans an adventurous and action packed story of beloved Marvel comic character the Master of Kung Fu, Shang-Chi. (Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios)

Review: “Shang-Chi” makes his debut as MCU’s first Asian superhero lead

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
September 8, 2021
American River College is hosting a workshop with SAFE Credit Union’s certified financial educator, Gina Richardson about mindfulness and money on Sept. 9 at 12:15 p.m. (Photo via Unsplash)

Upcoming ARC workshop helps students manage money

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
September 8, 2021
The Los Rios Community College District announced that all students and employees who access district and college facilities must be vaccinated with the first dose by Oct. 1, 2021. This is to support the health and safety of students, faculty, and members of the community. (Photo via Unsplash)

ARC requires all students to provide proof of vaccination

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor
September 2, 2021
ARC students who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to join the Los Rios Community College District-Wide Virtual Lavender Celebration. (Photo via the ARC Pride Center)

LRCCD hosts district wide virtual Lavender Graduation Celebration

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
After one year of ARC’s courses being fully online, the Los Rios Community College District has confirmed that ARC will function in both an online and on-ground environment for the fall 2021 semester. (Photo via Pixabay)

ARC students voice their feelings about the hybrid fall semester

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
April 28, 2021
American River College’s Basic Needs Committee offers a wide selection of resources to help students who need access to food, technology, health and more, in Spring 2021. (Photo via Pixabay)

ARC’s Basic needs committee helps students through a variety of programs

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
April 11, 2021
Bethani Black, ARC women’s swim coach says the women’s swim team will spend the rest of spring getting back into the water, in shape with hopes to make a full return in fall of 2021. (File photo)

ARC women’s swim team hopes to be back to full training by fall 2021

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
Are you an anime fan? Celebrate women’s history this month by watching these 10 anime created by women. (Photo via Unsplash)

10 anime created by women to watch in honor of Women’s History Month

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
There are many celebratory events in March where all students are encouraged to join for Women’s History Month. There will be events hosted virtually by CRC and events in Sacramento. (Photo via the ARC website)

CRC hosts events for all LRCCD students for Women’s History Month

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
Spring break starts on March 29th and ends April 4th, at American River College. Offices will be open Monday, March 29 through Thursday, April 1. (Photo via Unsplash)

10 fun spring break ideas for students in quarantine

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
In the midst of a pandemic, the CDC continues to reach out and engage with new audiences about survival in a zombie apocalypse. (Photo via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

CDC releases information on how to survive a zombie apocalypse

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
Asian-Americans have been targeted and referred to as a “virus” since the COVID-19 pandemic started. (Photo via Pixabay)

Anti-Asian hate crimes need to stop

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
The third semester of online distance learning is here and the experiences still remain different for everyone, in Spring 2021. (Photo via Unsplash)

After three semesters online, ARC students and faculty await a safe return to campus

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
“Heather” a song written by Conan Gray is a true story based on his own personal experience of loving someone who loves someone else and how his feelings of envy come into play while stemming off his feelings of love. (Screenshot of "Heather" music video)

10 love songs to fill your heart this February

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
Deemed the "worst year ever" 2020 was a tough time for everyone, due to climate catastrophes, the COVID-19 pandemic, police brutality, and more. (Photo via pixabay)

Recapping the “worst year ever”: 2020

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Out goes 2020, in goes 2021. American River College students ponder what may possibly happen in 2021. (Photo via pixabay)

ARC students ponder potential outcomes for 2021

Madison Duong, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
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