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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

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“Right now it would be the Pumpkin Spice Latte because it is like the seasonal drink and it tastes a lot like coffee.” Steffany Ayala | Psychology Major

What is your go-to coffee order?

The Current Staff
November 18, 2024
Jesus Valle, director of the Native American Resource Center, holds the microphone and addresses the audience in the American River College Student Center for Indigenous People's Day on Oct. 14. (Photo by Abigail Harless)

Indigenous Self-Determination is Impossible at ARC Until Political Equality is Achieved

The Current Staff
November 13, 2024
With the recent election of Donald Trump, American River College students will need the resources provided by the college now more than ever. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash/Tim Marshall)

ARC Offers Resources for All Students

The Current Staff
November 6, 2024
Yes, I think it's important and this is my first time voting. Now is the time to make a difference. - Zion McGehee

CAMPUS PULSE: ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE?

The Current Staff
October 30, 2024
“Going on bike rides in the city, It’s really soothing and especially with music. It gives me something driving a car can’t and you're able to see a lot more of the environment.” Chris Walker | Business Administration

Campus Pulse: What is your favorite fall activity?

The Current Staff
October 24, 2024
“Definitely kinda wishing for cooler weather so I can wear sweaters. It’s definitely weird having such hot weather in October. Otherwise, I’m just glad the sun is still out.” - Mia Troshin | Undecided Major

Campus Pulse: How have you been dealing with the heat?

The Current Staff
October 15, 2024
I don’t have a favorite movie, because I like all of them. But I really like "Terrifier" because there's a lot of gore in it. - Lesly Herrera | Business Administration

Campus Pulse: What is your favorite scary movie?

The Current Staff
October 9, 2024
Fall: “It's diverse, You get the hot and the cold.” - Mario Arizaga | Art Major

Campus Pulse: What’s your favorite season?

The Current Staff
October 2, 2024
“So far it's been pretty good, actually.I haven't had any problems with counseling. I asked for help picking my classes and I haven't interacted with counseling since then.” - Cale Madsen | Computer Information Major

Campus Pulse: What’s been your experience with counseling services at ARC?

The Current Staff
September 24, 2024
The task of trying to talk to a counselor can be a stressful one. (Photo Illustration by Shy Bell)

LRCCD should make counseling more accessible to students

The Current Staff
May 16, 2024
As students go about selecting their classes through eServices, they have the option of selecting classes that are fully in-person, meet through zoom, asynchronous or a hybrid class that combines multiple formats. (Photo Illustration by Joseph Bianchini)

ARC should provide more consistency across class formats

The Current Staff
May 6, 2024

Campus Pulse: Who is your favorite musical artist?

The Current Staff
April 9, 2024
The Los Rios Community College District held a vote last October to decide if all students will pay for the Universal Transit Pass. Only 3% of the student body voted on it. (Photo via Pixabay)

District vote places undue financial burden on students with transit fee

The Current Staff
March 4, 2024
“I prefer in-person classes because it’s more engaging for me and easier to focus. Classes on Zoom, I am not disciplined enough and it’s hard to stay engaged.” - Lindsey Johnson | Sociology Major

Campus Pulse: What class type do you prefer?

The Current Staff
March 2, 2024
“[I think the] 49ers. I don’t really like the Chiefs. [The final score will be] 27-21. I think Purdy is going to have more passing yards than Mahomes, and Aiyuk will have [the] most receiving.” - Omar Alrayis | Computer Science Major

Campus Pulse: Who do you think is going to win the Super Bowl?

The Current Staff
February 10, 2024
“My favorite holiday is definitely Halloween. I love dressing up. [Second favorite] is Christmas. I get to see all my family members.” - Magaly Rodriguez | Liberal Studies Major

Campus Pulse: What is your favorite holiday?

The Current Staff
December 5, 2023
American River College Beaver Cares needs to be held accountable for the funds to support students. (Photo by Lorraine Barron)

ARC’s Beaver Cares services are complicated and difficult for students to access

The Current Staff
November 28, 2023
“Yeah, I do. Just to come out and support the school and all of that. Have some school spirit. I feel like just school spirit and energy, we can use a little bit more of that. Go Beavers.” - Mathes Klein | Administration of Justice Major

Campus Pulse: Do you attend any ARC sporting events?

The Current Staff
November 9, 2023
“I’m going as a Roman soldier, but more specifically the little guy from “Night at the Museum.” My friend is being the cowboy Jedidiah. We watched [the movie] and I was like ‘you kind of look like Owen Wilson’ so…” - Bailey Waldrep | Theater Arts Production Major

Campus Pulse: What are you dressing up as for Halloween?

The Current Staff
October 26, 2023
“I think we should have some pasta here, [and] chicken or shrimp alfredo. I also think they should have put out a survey before we started school, so that we could get an opinionated collection of suggestions for food. Let’s add some more seasoning to the food please, it’s a little bland.” - Ameiah Williams | Music Production Major

Campus Pulse: Do you think the food options on campus are enough?

The Current Staff
September 29, 2023
“We had our space before Davies Hall closed, but our division office was housed [there]. It’s been positive for us, because now faculty hang out in HomeBase, and we really want faculty involved. I would like to be in Davies, closer to our students, so when they get out of class they see the HomeBase. I think that it may be harder to find us… since we are so secluded it’s really hard to stumble upon us.” - Kaira Bradley | Language and Communication HomeBase Success Coach

Campus Pulse: Do you think your classroom space is adequate?

The Current Staff
September 25, 2023
“Most of my classes are in Davies Hall, so I don’t really know what I am going to do. Honestly a lot of people I can tell already are frustrated, because it’s so sudden as well.” - Rocky Berry | Psychology Major

Campus Pulse: How do you feel about Davies Hall closing?

The Current Staff
September 15, 2023
The LRCCD will be going back to charging for parking permits in the fall 2023 semester. If they truly want to limit barriers for students they should continue to offer free parking. (Photo illustration by Jeralynn Querubin)

The LRCCD should keep student parking free

The Current Staff
May 11, 2023
Celebrating women at American River College (starting from top left Jennae Lambdin, Carson Lowden, Diana Allie, second row, Lauren Chavez, Kathleen Collihan, last row, Sara Smith, Marianna Sala, Jian Alsarraj) (Photo courtesy of ARC website)

Eight Inspirational women at ARC

The Current Staff
March 31, 2023
American River College is looking for a new president after Melanie Dixon left at the end of the fall 2022 semester, and there are a few characteristics that ARC should look for during the search. (Photo by Heather Amberson)

What ARC should look for in the next college president

The Current Staff
March 8, 2023
“Being in person is the only reason I teach. I love interacting with students in person. I hate Zoom.” - David Jacobs | Philosophy Professor

Campus Pulse: Do you prefer in-person, hybrid, or fully online classes?

The Current Staff
March 1, 2023
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate ended on Nov. 14 after a vote by the Los Rios Board of Trustees. The LRCCD needs to make sure they are keeping students and staff safe. (Photo Illustration by Heather Amberson)

The LRCCD needs to keep students safe after vaccine mandate is dropped

The Current Staff
December 15, 2022
American River College needs to make improvements to the counseling experience. Students have many issues getting in contact with a counselor, or sometimes getting the wrong information when they do. (Photo by Heather Amberson)

ARC needs to make improvements to the counseling experience

The Current Staff
October 25, 2022
On Aug. 4, the Los Rios Community College District put a mandate in place that required students and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 1, 2021. Although the mandate is necessary, it should have been handled better, and more information was needed from the district. (Photo by Heather Amberson)

How the LRCCD mishandled the COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The Current Staff
November 14, 2021
The Los Rios Community College District changed the meeting system from ConferZoom to TechConnect between the summer and fall semesters of 2021. It should have given staff and students more time to adapt. (Photo via Pixabay)

Editorial: Professors needed more time to prepare for the switch to TechConnect

The Current Staff
September 25, 2021
As planning for the Fall 2021 semester at American River College is underway, the health of the community should be at top priority. (Photo via Freepik)

Editorial: Sending students and faculty back without proper resources puts lives at risk

The Current Staff
March 17, 2021
Jorge Perez, Sacramento County election assistant, helps set up ballot machines and signs for the voting center at American River College on Oct. 29, 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

The Current’s guide to understanding 2020 ballot results

The Current Staff
November 1, 2020
Over the summer people flooded into Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento over the course of weeks to protest the killing of George Floyd and police brutality across America. The Black Lives Matter movement and message has been at the forefront of these protests demanding justice, accountability, and national defunding of the police. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Editorial: LRPD needs more than reformation, it needs total reimagination

The Current Staff
October 14, 2020
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