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
Thomas Cathey

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor

Thomas Cathey is completing his fifth semester at American River College, and his fourth on the Current. Cathey is now in his second semester as Managing Editor. As a journalism major, Cathey is working towards an associate’s degree and hopes to pursue a career as a professional newswriter. 

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“Black Student Success Center” in the works for ARC

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
December 20, 2020
Toni Shiffmaier and the four student senate presidents of the district were motivated to launch a BLM task force after the death of George Floyd and other cases of police brutality against African-Americans this year. (Photo by Emily Mello)

District announces BLM task force

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
December 17, 2020
ASB at American River College held its final meeting on Dec. 4. Towards the end of the meeting, the organization took some time to go over lobbying practices.

ASB holds last meeting of the fall

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
December 12, 2020
Pre-employment drug testing for marijuana via urinalysis punishes potential candidates for using cannabis on their off time. (Photo courtesy of Burst.Shopify.com)

Urinalysis drug testing discriminates against cannabis users

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
December 10, 2020
ARC student Jude Owens will be playing the lead character, “Lysistrata.”

ARC Theatre premieres “Lysistrata”

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
December 1, 2020
Over the past few years, peaceful protests from NFL players have been criticized by fans and team owners. (Photo courtesy of Pixibay.com)

NFL should walk the walk, instead of relying on performance activism

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
November 19, 2020
Delivery services like Doordash have been helpful for people during the COVID-19 pandemic, but voting no on Prop. 22 could limit openings for potential drivers in the future. (Photo illustration by Ariel Caspar)

Voting yes on Prop. 22 could save gig worker industry

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
November 1, 2020
Quarterly Zoom press conferences with student media have become commonplace since the onset of the pandemic. (Screenshot by Thomas Cathey)

CCC chancellor addresses student media in quarterly ConferZoom meeting

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020
Student Senate president Naomi Dasari explains the new independently-operated ARC Associated Student Body website during the meeting on Sept. 4, 2020.

ASB creates exclusive website

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020
ARC Student Senate President Naomi Dasari (pictured, right, on Sept. 13, 2019) has been lobbying for SB 291 and more affordable college since last semester. (File photo by Alexis Warren)

ASB continues to fight for better financial aid packages

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
September 29, 2020
(Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Don’t try to understand it”: Tenet movie review

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
September 24, 2020
With public health guidelines likely to remain the same into 2021, the Los Rios Community College District announced in an email that went out on Sept. 16 the spring semester will continue to operate remotely. (Illustration courtesy of Pixabay.com)

LRCCD announces spring 2021 will be held online

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
September 21, 2020
Chancellor of California Community Colleges Eloy Ortiz Oakley held his second coronavirus-related virtual press conference with student media on May 12, 2020.

CCC Chancellor’s Office files lawsuit against Department of Education

Thomas Cathey, Managing & Feature Editor
May 18, 2020
Pictured here is Muhammad Alam, kinesiology major, as he helps unpack food at American River College food pantry on March 13, 2020, just days before the campus shutdown. Since then, the Beaver Food Pantry has continued to work remotely. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Beaver Food Pantry continues its work remotely

Thomas Cathey, Managing & Feature Editor
May 18, 2020
The Kaneko Gallery at American River College is currently hosting its 2020 student art show online due to the campus shutdown. Pictured here is a collection of artwork for 2019's show.(Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Kaneko Gallery hosts virtual student art show

Thomas Cathey, Managing & Feature Editor
May 7, 2020
Pictured here is a screenshot from a virtual press conference hosted by CCC Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley as he addresses student media in on April 14, 2020.

CCC Chancellor aims to make grading policies more “flexible” during pandemic

Thomas Cathey, Managing & Feature Editor
April 30, 2020
Pictured here, is The Wellness and Recovery Center in Carmichael, Calif., where employees Paul McIntyre and Eileen Stanwick were murdered on Feb. 28, 2020. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

2 ARC students killed by knife-wielding assailant

Thomas Cathey, Managing Editor
April 15, 2020
Pictured here is Muhammad Alam, kinesiology major, as he helps unpack food at American River College food pantry on March 13, 2020, just days before the campus shutdown. Since then, the Beaver Food Pantry has continued to work remotely. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC Food Pantry to remain open through at least Tuesday

Thomas Cathey
March 16, 2020
With public health guidelines likely to remain the same into 2021, the Los Rios Community College District announced in an email that went out on Sept. 16 the spring semester will continue to operate remotely. (Illustration courtesy of Pixabay.com)

ARC begins preparation for transition online in wake of coronavirus spread

Thomas Cathey
March 11, 2020
As a precaution to prevent a coronavirus spread, the use personal reusable cups will be prohibited at the soda fountains located in the ARC cafeteria. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: March 11, 2020

Thomas Cathey
March 11, 2020
(Photo courtesy of laweekly.com)

Kristina Wong’s “Kristina Wong for Public Office” is coming to ARC

Thomas Cathey
March 11, 2020
The Horticulture Department at American River College is currently prepping for its campus floral sale in April. Pictured here on March 4, 2020, are some plants that will eventually be featured in the sale. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: March 4, 2020

Thomas Cathey
March 4, 2020
The Health & Wellness center at American River College has been relocated to the Student Center at ARC. Members from the Health & Wellness Center held a grand opening on Monday to celebrate. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 25, 2020

Thomas Cathey
February 25, 2020
(Courtesy of Warner Bros.)

Margot Robbie shines in “Birds of Prey”

Thomas Cathey
February 20, 2020
Guard Shantanice Mendoza prepares to shoot a free throw in a home game versus Cosumnes River College on Jan. 31, 2020. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

ARC basketball team wins conference game against Cosumnes River, 63-53

Thomas Cathey
February 14, 2020
On Feb. 11, the Beaver Bookstore at American River College stopped the sale of food and beverage items due to a rodent issue. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Beaver Bookstore temporarily stops sale of food and beverage items

Thomas Cathey
February 14, 2020
American River College guard Jair Lang dribbles the ball downcourt in a loss versus Cosumnes River College at ARC on Jan. 31, 2020. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

ARC falls short on Alumni Night, loses to Cosumnes River

Thomas Cathey
February 7, 2020
Joaquin Phoenix performance in "Joker" earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.)

Best Picture nominations you need to see before Hollywood’s biggest night

Ariel Caspar and Thomas Cathey
February 6, 2020
Art student Miguel Gonzalez-Miranda, pictured here front right, was released from Yuba County Jail in October, after being detained by ICE. (Photo courtesy of Miguel Gonzalez-Miranda)

Art student released from ICE detainment after four months

Thomas Cathey
December 12, 2019
Art New Media student Miguel Gonzalez-Miranda, pictured here standing next to his works at the James Kaneko art Gallery at American River College in 2014, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on June, 2019. (File Photo)

Art student and musician released from ICE detainment after four months

Thomas Cathey
December 11, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)

“Doctor Sleep” stands out well on its own, sidesteps traditional horror tropes

Thomas Cathey
December 3, 2019
The Animation Club at American River College hosted a screening of the Japanese-animated film "A Silent Voice" on Nov. 4, 2019, to raise awareness about the deadly arson attack that occurred at Kyoto Studios in Japan (Photo courtesy of Kyoto Animation)

ARC Animation Club hosts special screening to honor 36 Kyoto arson attack victims

Thomas Cathey
December 3, 2019
American River College volleyball player Allison Linder celebrates with her teammates during the first round of the CCCAA Norcal Regional Championships in a home match versus Solano Community College. ARC won the match 3-1. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC volleyball victorious in first round of Norcal Regional Championship

Thomas Cathey
November 27, 2019
American River Volleyball -- pictured here at the quarterfinals of the CCCAA State Championship Tournament in November, 2018 -- closed out another successful season this year and will play their first post-season game on Nov. 26, 2019. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC volleyball finishes another successful season

Thomas Cathey
November 25, 2019
ARC running back Jeremiah Johnson carries the ball in game versus Sierra College on Oct. 26, 2019 at American River College. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

ARC football team wins lopsided game against Sierra, 45-14

Thomas Cathey
November 5, 2019
A new windscreen is put up in the aquatic center at American River College to protect the privacy of its swimmers during practice on Oct. 28, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 28, 2019

Thomas Cathey
October 28, 2019
Kelvin Burt (left) and Joshua Harris (right) are two of the first students who started Brothers Breaking Barriers, which aims to create a space that supports men of color on the American River Campus. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Brothers Breaking Barriers provides positive space for students of color

Thomas Cathey
October 23, 2019
Two U.S. Army recruits wait for students to join their cause outside of the library at American River College on Oct. 7, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 7, 2019

Thomas Cathey
October 7, 2019
Students and staff wait to resume class in Lot G at American River College during a routine fire drill on Sept. 24, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 24, 2019

Thomas Cathey
September 24, 2019
A group of turkeys make their way to the Fine & Applied Arts office at American River College on Sept. 23, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 23, 2019

Thomas Cathey
September 23, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Warner Brother's Studios)

“It Chapter Two” entertains, but not like “Chapter One”

Thomas Cathey
September 17, 2019
Kelvin Burt, instructional assistant for the Dusty Baker Center at American River College, reads off last year’s accomplishments of ARC’s student athletes at the main gymnasium at ARC on Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey).

ARC athletic department holds rally for academic excellence of student athletes

Thomas Cathey and Thomas Cathey
September 9, 2019
“I like the older one better. What you wanted was right there in front of you, but now you have to go hunt and peck for it a little bit more.” - Jeremy Arnold | Early Childhood Education Major

Campus Pulse: Do you like ARC’s new website and Eservices design?

Thomas Cathey
August 29, 2019
To kick off the new semester and promote their organization, the American River College Associated Student Body hands out free ice cream sundaes to students in the Student Center at ARC on Aug. 27, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 27, 2019

Thomas Cathey
August 27, 2019
Counter-protesters from American River College attempt to divert attention away from Chauncey Killens’ controversial message on May 13, 2019. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Students combat controversial protestors on campus

Thomas Cathey
May 20, 2019
Pictured here is a sculpture piece named "Five Little Kings" from Craig Smith, Art Professor at American River College. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

SMUD facility brings faculty work together in group show

Thomas Cathey
May 15, 2019
(Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Endgame proves a satisfying conclusion to the Avengers

Thomas Cathey
May 2, 2019
The Kaneko Gallery at American River College is currently hosting its 2020 student art show online due to the campus shutdown. Pictured here is a collection of artwork for 2019's show.(Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Student Art on display at the James Kaneko Gallery

Thomas Cathey
April 30, 2019
During spring break, Flint construction workers made progress on the new science, engineering and mathematics or STEM Innovation building by assembling the framework of the building at American River College on April 22, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: April 22, 2019

Thomas Cathey
April 22, 2019
Assembly Bill 2 pledges to extend the effects of the California College Promise, offering to add a second year of tuition-free community college. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Los Rios supports AB 2 Promise Grant extension

Patrick Hyun Wilson and Thomas Cathey
April 11, 2019
On April 9 and April 10, students can vote for ASB election candidates via their eServices account, from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Photo by Thomas Cathey

ASB encourages more students to vote ahead of elections

Thomas Cathey
April 8, 2019
“Us” is Jordan Peele’s newest must see horror/thriller about a family on vacation who meet their evil counterparts. (Photo Illustration by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Jordan Peele’s “Us” brings new perspective to the horror genre

Thomas Cathey
April 3, 2019
American River College will celebrate National Poetry Month by showcasing two professors personal poetry on April 4, 2019 in Raef Hall at ARC. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Word Soup for the soul; professors showcase work for National Poetry Month

Thomas Cathey
April 2, 2019
(From left to right) Runners Ricky Frank, Charles Pierce, Jordan Taylor and Zavier Beevers warming up at the start of practice. (Photo Illustration By Thomas Cathey)

Track and field aims for more after Big 8 and NorCal titles last season

Thomas Cathey
March 19, 2019
Mathematics assistant professor Helene Nehrebecki takes a pie to the face in honor of a Pi Day event hosted by the STEM Center, where students have the opportunity to throw pies at Nehrebecki and other professors at American River College to celebrate the never-ending constant used to find a circle’s circumference on March 14, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: March 14, 2019

Thomas Cathey
March 14, 2019
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Veterans Resource Center placed multiple displays in the lobby of the student center at American River College on March 4, 2019, to honor female veterans and their accomplishments, in and out of the armed forces. An example of one these veterans is Karen Flowers, who is the Supervisor of Public Contact of the Veterans Service Center in Oakland. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of the Day: March 4, 2019

Thomas Cathey
March 4, 2019
“Kingdom Hearts III” is the first game of the series released for the Xbox One console. (Photo illustration by Thomas Cathey)

“Kingdom Hearts III” brings back the magic

Thomas Cathey
March 4, 2019
Sacramento Republic midfielder Villyan Bijen challenges the ball against a Sacramento Gold player during a preseason game at American River College on Feb. 9, 2019. Republic FC won the game, 5-0. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Sacramento Republic FC victorious in exhibition match hosted at ARC

Thomas Cathey
February 25, 2019
Staff writer Anthony Barnes holds the newest copy of the American River Current during distribution at American River College on Feb. 13, 2019. (Photo by Thomas Cathey)

Photo of Day: Feb. 13, 2019

Thomas Cathey
February 13, 2019
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