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
Oden Taylor

Oden Taylor, Student Worker

Oden Taylor is in his sixth-semester working for the Current. As the Current’s former Editor-In-Chief, Taylor will continue his position as Student Worker. Taylor is majoring in Journalism and English and will transfer to Cal Poly Humboldt in Fall 2022. Taylor aspires to continue his academics through graduate school and become an author and college professor. 

 

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The long-awaited second installment of Netflix’s “Tiger King,” premiered on Nov. 17, 2021, and with it may have brought down the entire private zoo industry in America. (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)

Review: “Tiger King 2” claws back at America’s exotic animal industry

Oden Taylor, Student Worker
November 30, 2021
Understanding that a person’s pronouns may change over time, or may be fluid, meaning they change regularly depending on the day, can help to ensure you treat everyone around you with the utmost respect and understanding. (Photo via Unsplash)

Understanding and respecting the pronouns of others is fundamental

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2021
After more than a year of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, American River College honors all that has been lost since March 2020, with an in-person candlelight vigil on May 13, 2021. (Photo via Unsplash)

ARC offers candlelight vigil in honor of all that’s been lost to COVID-19

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
May 12, 2021
Disposable masks are only good for one use, and cloth masks should be washed after every wear. If you haven’t already, it is time to take ownership of the cover on your face and explore the world of mask fashion. (Photo courtsey of Pavel Pjatakov via Unsplash)

Six tips to step up your mask fashion

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2021
Former Associated Student Body Student Senate Director of Finance, Jorge Riley, speaks in the American River College Student Center at the candidate forum during the Spring 2014 ASB elections. (File Photo)

Jorge Riley’s path to U.S. Capitol insurrection started at ARC

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
March 3, 2021
Social media platforms can inhibit the judgment of adults who have not grown up immersed in technology. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, this problem has skyrocketed out of control. (Photo via Pixabay)

Social media is not just hurting the kids

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2021
Inspired by true events, “Judas and the Black Messiah”, produced by Warner Brothers Studios and directed by Shaka King premiered on Feb. 12, 2021, details the story of Fred Hampton, former chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party. (Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers Studios)

Review: The revolution may be sooner than we think

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2021
After three semesters of 100% distance learning and online classes, students, faculty and staff are still waiting to find out when the Los Rios Community College District campuses will reopen. Many of these details may be dependent on how many members of the district’s population are able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. (File photo)

COVID-19 vaccine distribution will likely determine campus re-opening

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
February 1, 2021
When students are unclear on their class schedules it can cause unneeded stress and anxiety. Not labeling the classes appropriately has the potential to create massive headaches for students, faculty and even local businesses outside of the LRCCD. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Unclear class times wastes time

Oden Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2021
Celebrated on Nov. 1, Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated by millions in the United States, Mexico and other Central American countries. On Oct. 30, 2020, President Donald Trump declared Nov. 1 as National Day of Remembrance for Americans killed by Illegal Aliens. (Photo from pixabay.com)

Dia de Los Muertos is sacred, Trump’s attempt to change that is pathetic

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
November 8, 2020
The final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden leading to the Nov. 3 election took place on Oct. 22 and was held by the Commission of Presidential Debates at Belmont University in Nashville Tennessee. (Photo from freepix.com)

Trump and Biden face off in the last debate preceding the 2020 presidential election

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
November 2, 2020
Even during the raging COVID-19 pandemic millions of Americans do not have access to healthcare. Medicare for all is seen by some as too “radical” and “wishful thinking”. (Photo from pixabay.com)

The reality of “radical politics”

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
November 1, 2020
Sacha Baron Cohen stars in “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”, released in select theaters and on Amazon Prime on Oct. 23, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios)

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” is “very nice”

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
October 28, 2020
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have been warning of the potential for a second wave of the virus to hit during the fall months when flu cases tend to naturally rise. The Los Rios Community College District says it is prepared for whatever the future holds in regards to the virus as it has been taking the necessary precautions. (Photo from freepik.com)

LRCCD factors in the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
October 23, 2020
People convicted of crimes deserve a second chance to re-enter society in a way where they can actually make something of themselves and support their families. Criminal justice reform should not be limited to what it can do for the state, it should be focused on what it can do for the people. (Photo from pixabay.com)

Criminal justice reform should not be limited to what it can do for the state

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
October 22, 2020
The American River College Pride Center invites LGBTQ+ students to spill their tea by attending Communi-Tea Tuesdays, a virtual Pride Center Space, during the fall 2020 semester. (Photo courtesy of the ARC Pride Center)

Pride Center invites LGBTQ+ students to spill their tea

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
October 21, 2020
California sees a decline in firefighters as many incarcerated firefighters in the Conservation Camp Program (CCP) have been released due to prison overcrowding and the fear of outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus within prisons. Upon release, these people were not eligible for professional employment as firefighters. Gov. Gavin Newsome decided to change this reality by signing AB-2147 which allows incarcerated firefighters to become professionals upon release. (File photo)

Newsom signs legislation allowing incarcerated firefighters to become professionals upon release

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
October 19, 2020
As American River College makes the announcement of another online semester, students and professors will need to prepare themselves for the hardships of working from home this current semester has already brought. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

Students struggle and faculty scrambles with the announcement of the online spring 2021 semester

Oden Taylor and Brandon Zamora
October 15, 2020
President Donald Trump (left) and former Vice President Joe Biden (right) go head-to-head in the first of three scheduled presidential debates on Sept. 29, 2020. The Commission on Presidential Debates at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland hosted the event and Fox News’ Chris Wallace moderated. (CNN screenshot)

Trump and Biden struggle to stay civil and on topic as they face off in the first 2020 presidential debate

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
October 7, 2020
Many people are finding it hard to stay in shape while gyms have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and smoke from multiple fires has created poor air quality for the residents of Sacramento, Calif. However, working out from home without a mask is possible with minimal equipment and space. (Photo courtesy of unsplash.com)

Five tips for staying in shape during quarantine

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
September 24, 2020
“The Rental”, directed by Dave Franco, and produced by Independent Film Channel (IFC), skipped theaters and was released straight to streaming, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 24, 2020. (Photo Courtesy of IFC Films)

Ease your hunger for new content with these five exemplary films

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor
September 5, 2020
American River College students speak out about the challenges of working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of unsplash.com)

Distracted and bored: ARC students share why working from home is such a challenge

Oden Taylor, News Editor
May 17, 2020
In response to local car meet ups and large house parties, the Sacramento Police Department announced in a news release on April 15, 2020, that it will continue to enforce the “stay-at-home” public health order by leading with education rather than punishment, but threatens fines or even arrests for “blatant violators”. (Photo courtesy of reshot.com)

Sacramento Police Department warns the public to practice social distancing or possibly face arrest

Oden Taylor, News Editor
May 1, 2020
For the first day of Remote Earth Week 2020, Sacramento residents participated by decorating their houses, driveways and sidewalks with messages of hope for the "chalking" celebration on April 22, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Cesar Julian Aguirre)

Climate activists celebrate Earth Day digitally

Oden Taylor, News Editor
April 23, 2020
Aramark’s contract with Los Rios Community College District will either be reinstated or removed in June 2020. Many students say they are concerned, as they do not want the contract reinstated. (file photo)

LRCCD hopes for a diverse set of options for potential foodservice providers

Oden Taylor
March 23, 2020
Mariama Bah and Ana Radu, student support specialists for the American River College Beaver Food Pantry, distribute cheddar flavored Blue Diamond Nut-Thins to students on March, 17 2020. This will be the last day that the food pantry will operate before the campus closes indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day: March 17, 2020

Oden Taylor
March 17, 2020
The gates of the parking lots at American River College are closed and locked, due to the campus closure, on March 16, 2020. The campus will remain open to faculty and selected students until March 18.

Photo Gallery : Campus after COVID-19 shutdown

Oden Taylor
March 17, 2020
The benches in front of the library at American River College are empty on March 16, 2020 due to the suspension of face-to-face classes in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The entire campus will be closed to both faculty and students on March 18. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day: March 16, 2020

Oden Taylor
March 16, 2020
The Iowa Caucuses, held on Feb. 3, 2020 didn't go as planned due to a new caucus app created by the company Shadow. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

The caucus system fails to deliver

Oden Taylor
February 20, 2020
Ryan Sunzeri’s artwork hangs in the Pride Center at American River College after winning last year’s Lavender Art Show. The Lavender Art Show highlights art from ARC’s LGBTQ+ students and faculty and will be held on Feb. 24-26 in the Student Center. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

American River College Pride Center presents the 2020 Lavender Art Show

Oden Taylor
February 19, 2020
College students often find themselves overwhelmed. The Current offers a declassified school survival guide to help students make it through spring 2020 at American River College. (Photo Illustration by Emily Mello)

The Current’s Declassified School Survival Guide

Oden Taylor
February 4, 2020
Construction on the new Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) building is slowly progressing at American River College on Jan. 23, 2020. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day : Jan. 23 ,2020

Oden Taylor
January 23, 2020
Mannequins sport brightly colored suits, made by fashion department, stand in a display case in front of the Science and Fine Arts building at American River College on Dec. 3, 2019. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day : Dec. 3, 2019

Oden Taylor
December 3, 2019
American River College forward Chris Cagle attempts a dunk in a home game against the Redwoods College basketball team on Nov. 7, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Ballin’ Beavers shooting for victory this season

Oden Taylor
November 25, 2019
An altar, photographed on Nov. 19, 2019 was created by members of the American River College Pride Center, to honor members of the transgender community who have lost their lives due to gender-based violence and suicide. The altar was created for Trans Day of Remembrance which takes place annually on Nov. 20. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC students honor fallen members of the trans community

Oden Taylor
November 21, 2019
Aramark’s contract as Los Rios Community College District's food service provider ends in 2020. Many people across campuses want to prevent the district from entering into a new contract with the company, who also provides meals to offer 500 prisons across the U.S., as well as allegedly with ICE detention centers. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC community urges district to cut ties with controversial food service vendor

Jennah Booth and Oden Taylor
November 20, 2019
Disagreeably, gay men are unable to donate blood regardless of their HIV status. (file photo)

Outdated homophobic policies on donating blood still plague society

Oden Taylor
November 6, 2019
American River College professors discuss their feelings on ratemyprofessors.com in the 2019 fall semester. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Instructors dispute the validity of Rate My Professors

Oden Taylor
November 6, 2019
Many fast food companies have added plant-based alternatives to their menus as of 2019.

Fast foods vegetarian options are beyond expectations

Oden Taylor
November 6, 2019
“Most of the time I don’t agree with the protest I’ve seen at ARC, but I still appreciate freedom of speech. I may have strong feelings about certain topics but it’s important to let people do what they want even if it makes you feel uncomfortable.” - Erin Blackburn | Social Science Major

Campus Pulse: How do you feel about protesting on campus?

Oden Taylor
October 31, 2019
The Child Development Center holds a bake sale once a semester to raise money for food and supplies for the classroom pets such as guinea pigs and fish, as well as outdoor chickens at American River College on Oct. 30, 2019. Majority of the baked goods were supplied by the parents as well as staff members. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 30, 2019

Oden Taylor
October 30, 2019
Thirteen year old opera singing college student Tiara Abraham, smiling in front of the American River College library on Sept. 12, 2019. (photo by Oden Taylor)

Opera singing 13-year-old attends ARC

Oden Taylor
October 24, 2019
“Easy Target,” the oil painting and silkscreen on a 5’4” by 10' 2” canvas, by Manuel Fernando Rios is featured at American River College 's James Kaneko Art Gallery, on Oct. 17, 2019. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 17, 2019

Oden Taylor
October 17, 2019
There have been 39 mass shootings in the United States this year according to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Gun reform should not be limited to just preventing mass shootings

Oden Taylor
October 14, 2019
Laurie Jones and Caitlin Lebas (left to right),presidents of the sociology club, participate in the Fall Harvest Club Day event by handing out their club information, candy and jello “Impeaches” cups at American River College on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 10, 2019

Oden Taylor
October 10, 2019
Hundreds of people gather at the California State Capitol to protest climate chnage on Sept. 20, 2019.

What the Green New Deal could mean for ARC

Oden Taylor
September 25, 2019
Culinary majors Andrea Valdez and Preston Reid prepare multigrain rolls for sandwiches for the Oak Cafe in Hospitality Management 320, Beginning Baking class taught by Judy Parks at American River College on Sept. 18, 2019. Today is the semester opening of the student run Oak Cafe and all proceeds go back to the Culinary Department. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 18, 2019

Oden Taylor
September 18, 2019
Colorful necklaces imported from Africa lay on a vendor table during the Department Days event part of the Weeks of Welcome Extravaganza at American River College on Sept. 12, 2019. (Photo by Oden Taylor)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 12, 2019

Oden Taylor
September 12, 2019
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