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
Maya Barber

Maya Barber

Maya Barber is a second-year Journalism major at American River College. This is her first semester on the Current. Barber plans on transferring to Howard University next fall to pursue Journalism with aspirations of working in the magazine industry. 

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erry Haflich has dedicated his last 23 years to American River college taking on many different positions to benefit all student needs. (Photo Courtesy of Jerry Haflich)

Assistant athletic director Jerry Haflich set to retire after 23 years at ARC

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
May 18, 2022
Voting allows all people from the United States to cast their vote to help make a change in society (Photo via freepik)

Vote to be heard

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
May 16, 2022
The American River College campus appears empty as it partially re-opens. (Photo by Maya Barber)

With the pandemic ending ARC students should be back on campus

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
May 15, 2022
Beavers Against Hate allows you to pledge your support, through the American River College website in the spring semester of 2022. (Photo via Unsplash)

ARC offers pledge with Beavers Against Hate

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
April 21, 2022
Since the fall 2020 semester, at American River College, HomeBase has appeared on many students' Canvas homepage, acting as an academic guide for new and continuing students. In the spring of 2022 HomeBase is now also back on campus. (Photo via Brooke Cagle on Unsplash)

HomeBase is back on campus

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
March 31, 2022
The American River softball team is pushing hard and working together as a team to continue their season to the Big 8 conference, in the spring semester of 2022. (Photo by Maya Barber)

ARC’s softball team aims to be one of the best teams in the Big 8 Conference

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
March 14, 2022
Zoom is now the new normal and has changed the face of interacting with many. However, there are no set rules on how to manage meeting settings so the majority feels respected during discussions. (Screenshot by Maya Barber)

Zoom etiquette is important, but not always followed

Lorraine Barron and Maya Barber
March 14, 2022
February is Black History Month, but it is not the only month to pay homage, learn and celebrate all African Americans. These are five Black accomplishments and inventions. (Photo Illustration by Maya Barber)

Five influential African American inventors and creators

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
March 9, 2022
“Marry Me”, released on Feb. 11, 2022, by Universal Studios, represents a love triangle, while also representing the colliding of two different lifestyles. (Photo courtesy of Universal Studios)

Review: ”Marry Me,” where a single song carries the movie

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
March 2, 2022
The American River College Associated Student Body, pictured here on Feb. 4 2022, met on Feb. 11, 2022, and gave feedback on HomeBase and offered ways to improve. They also were able to learn about their goals and what the program has to offer. (Screenshot of ARC ASB)

ASB gives feedback on HomeBase

Maya Barber, Feature Editor
February 23, 2022
There are plenty of ways to donate during the holiday season; online, in person or through a phone call. (Photo via Freepik)

Five ways to give back for the holidays

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
Kwanzaa brings family and friends together through the lighting of one of seven candles everyday while celebrating with food, activities and learning about culture. (Photo via Freepik)

Kwanzaa needs more recognition as a holiday

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” uses some of the same iconic items from other Ghostbusters movies to create consistency throughout the franchise. (Photo courtesy of Sony)

Review: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” has made millions at the box office

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Finals are right around the corner at American River College, these are five tactics to remember when you start studying. (Photo via Freepik)

Five ways to prepare for finals

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
The American River College library is currently closed in the fall semester of 2021, but will open in spring 2022 with more resources for students and staff. (Photo by Maya Barber)

ARC library will open spring 2022

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
December 5, 2021
he American River College counselling center is closed in the fall semester of 2021, but its staff is working remotely to meet the needs of students. (Photo by Maya Barber)

ARC Counseling center supports students through the pandemic

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
November 28, 2021
During the Associated Student Body meeting on Nov. 5, 2021, at American River College, the board addressed questions and concerns about how they would let students know their availability for office hours in the future. (Screenshot via ARC's ASB’s Instagram)

ASB votes to start office hours

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
November 28, 2021
The American River College library is currently closed in the fall semester of 2021, but stays up to date to help students with the help of librarian Sarah Lehmann (Photo courtesy of Sarah Lehmann)

Librarian Sarah Lehmann advocates for all ARC students

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
From left to right Tynus Willliamson, D'Mitre Jones, Martino Falls, and Isaiah Griffiin run in the practice on March 10, 2016 at the American River College Beavers stadium. The ARC’s men track and field team are conditioning to get ready for their first meet since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, in early February 2022. (File Photo)

ARC’s men’s track team gears up for 2022 season

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Many student’s textbooks are starting to pile up because it is challenging to sell them back. Professor's need to take the time to research different, more affordable and accessible options for their students instead. (Photo illustration by Maya Barber)

College is expensive enough without wasting money on unneeded textbooks

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Using gender affirming pronouns allows people to be more comfortable in their own skin. (Photo via Freepik)

Respecting gender affirming pronouns helps people embrace their identity

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is causing safety regulations and guards to go back up at American River College in the fall semester of 2021. (Photo via Unsplash)

New delta variant of COVID-19 causes an influx of cases

Maya Barber, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
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