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
Marquala Brown

Marquala Brown, Social Media Editor

This is Marquala Brown’s second semester on the Current and her first as the Social Media Editor. Next semester, Brown hopes to graduate with an associate’s degree and transfer to a four year university.

All content by Marquala Brown
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)

Police still investigating shooting near Folsom Lake College

Marquala Brown, Social Media Manager
May 6, 2020
Why hoarding during the COVID-19 pandemic is unnecessary and selfish

Why hoarding during the COVID-19 pandemic is unnecessary and selfish

Marquala Brown, Social Media Manager
May 5, 2020
The American River College Pride Center celebrates its anniversary on April 5, 2020. Being the only Pride Center in Los Rios district as a resource for LGBTQ+ students on campus . (File Photo)

Pride Center celebrates second anniversary

Marquala Brown
April 8, 2020
Studio Art major, Diana Ormanzhi is at a table in the Kaneko Art gallery on March 10, 2020, preparing silver gelatin mattering photos to be posted. (Photo by Marquala Brown)

Photo of the Day: March 10, 2020

Marquala Brown
March 10, 2020
Army Major General Garrett S. Yee, Assistant to the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, delivers a presentation on cybersecurity to American River College students on Feb.13, in the Student Center Board Room. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

DISA spokesman Army Major General Yee speaks on the importance of cybersecurity

Marquala Brown
March 3, 2020
According to an email sent to the Current by Scott Crow, ARC public information officer, the Beaver Bookstore at American River College has restarted their sale of food and beverage items on Feb. 24, 2020, after having their food license temporarily suspended due to “small amounts of evidence of rodent infestation” found during an inspection by the Environmental Management Department of Sacramento.(Photo by Marquala Brown)

Photo of the Day : Feb. 24 , 2020

Marquala Brown
February 24, 2020
“Somewhere chill like watching the sunset” - Fatema Taheri | Criminal Justice Major

Campus Pulse : Cheap Ideas for Valentines Day!

Marquala Brown
February 18, 2020
Culinary majors Terra Tucker and Mary Oliza serves customers during the opening day at Oak Cafe at American River College on Feb. 12 , 2020. (Photo by Marquala Brown)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 12 , 2020

Marquala Brown
February 12, 2020
Xabi Soto Beleche’s artwork in the Kaneko Art Gallery at American River College on Jan 27, 2020. ( Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ARC Kaneko Gallery opens with “Its Complicated” gallery show

Marquala Brown
February 7, 2020
A parking meter on the fourth floor of the parking garage at American River College displays an “out of service” sign during the spring semester. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Los Rios Police Department neglecting daily parking meters

Marquala Brown
February 5, 2020
“Use your resources to your advantage and make as many friends.” - Rachel Bedford | Mechanical Engineering Major

Campus Pulse : What do you wish someone told you before starting college?

Marquala Brown
January 28, 2020
Main Entree wild Mushroom pizza served at the Oak Cafe on Dec 4, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Oak Cafe serves great food but okay service

Marquala Brown
December 12, 2019
Author Josie Iselin poses with her book “The Curious World of Seaweed” on Nov 12, 2019. (Photo by Marquala Brown)

‘The Curious World of Seaweed’ gives in depth look into the diversity of California seaweed

Marquala Brown
December 12, 2019
Ceramics Professor Linda Gelfman runs the pottery sale on Dec 11, 2019. (Photo by Marquala Brown)

Photo of the Day: Dec. 11, 2019

Marquala Brown
December 11, 2019
“Yes. I love homemade gifts because it's the thought that counts.” - Leah Perry | Early Childhood Education Major

Campus Pulse : Do you appreciate homemade gifts?

Marquala Brown
December 4, 2019
Business administration major and California Family Fitness recruiter Kain Gurrola poses for a picture while taking a break from his booth next to the Learning Resource Center at American River College on Nov 25, 2019. (Photo By Marquala Brown)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 25, 2019

Marquala Brown
November 25, 2019
The Pride Center hosted a How to be an Ally event which focused on intersex individuals at American River College on Oct. 24. (Photo by Marquala Brown)

Pride Center offers guidance to being an ally to LGBTQ+ community

Marquala Brown
November 21, 2019
WEAVE Confidential Advocate Emily Zavala-Aguilar discusses the violence of Indigenous people with ARC human services major Cherell Howze. (Photo by Marquala Brown)

Weave honors indigenous survivors of domestic violence

Marquala Brown
November 21, 2019
No I do not. It’s just for fun, if anyone wants to hop onto that fun why stop them?” Vincent Zimmerman | Computer Science Major

Campus Pulse: Do you think age matters in trick or treating?

Marquala Brown
October 23, 2019
(Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Hustlers” disappoints with its cursory storyline

Marquala Brown
October 10, 2019
Student tutor Mozett Coleman and instructional assistant Lyudmila Moraru work at the Science Success Center, which is geared towards helping students be successful in their classes at American River College. (file photo)

Science Success Center offers students assistance and candy

Marquala Brown
September 30, 2019
Floriculture student Southida Venethongkham sells flowers in the Student Center at American River College on Sept. 19, 2019. (Photo by Marquala Brown)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 19, 2019

Marquala Brown
September 19, 2019
Load More Stories