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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

American River College’s Student Senate members brought many topics to its meeting on Sept. 15, including senatorial stipends and the closure of Davies Hall. (Photo by Shy Bell)

ARC’s Student Senate votes against resolution allowing senatorial stipends

Shy Bell, A&C Editor September 26, 2023

American River College’s Student Senate vetoed a resolution that would allow senate members to receive a stipend during its meeting on Sept. 15. After much discussion, senate resolution F23-R01 did...

After several requests to speak to people within the UNITE and the Equity Departments about the controversial sign, the Current was repeatedly ignored or told to direct their questions elsewhere. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Current Editorial: Administration responds poorly to controversial flyer

October 23, 2019

In early October, American River College’s UNITE interns hung a flyer in the HUB which read: “Masculine Black Men; Check Your Male Privilege Before Entering.” By the school’s own admission,...

A sign instructing students of the services provided in the computer cubicles in the eServices building at American River College on Sept. 24, 2018. (Photo by Tracy Holmes)

Dropping classes; what a “W” means on your transcripts

Tracy Holmes September 26, 2018

Not knowing the deadlines for dropping classes at American River College can pose problems for students. Jason Ralphs, ARC’s Records and Admissions Supervisor, explained how not knowing when deadlines...

An American River College student involved in a physical altercation on Wednesday is transported by way of a stretcher to an ambulance in front of the administration building at ARC. Both students involved in the altercation declined to press charges. (Photo by Matthew Peirson)

Update: Student Senate President witnessed altercation, placed call to Los Rios police dispatcher

Matthew Peirson May 5, 2016

Update May 5, 7:44 p.m.: By Matthew Peirson and Robert Hansen A physical altercation between two students broke out near the American River College theater department on Wednesday evening according...

The Associated Student Body Student Senate deliberates on a proposed recall of Los Rios Trustee Cameron Weaver at Thursday's meeting. After the resignations of Garrett Kegel and Sam Kinsey, Justin Nicholson, far left, is the only member of the board actually elected by the students. (Photo by Karen Reay)

Editorial: ‘Student voice’ is no longer the voice of the students

October 12, 2015

A previous version of this editorial falsely stated that only one member of the Associated Student Body Student Senate, CAEB President Justin Nicholson, was elected by the students. In fact, Sen. McKaela...

ARC to cut back on water use in response to the drought

ARC to cut back on water use in response to the drought

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini April 29, 2015

Students returning to American River College for the fall semester may notice grass that has turned brown and sidewalks that are dusty. All that is part of the Los Rios Community College District’s...

School district offers violence intervention and prevention training

School district offers violence intervention and prevention training

Joseph Daniels and Joseph Daniels April 23, 2015

Update April 28, 2015 : This post had been updated to include a a quote from Content Director Steven Pearlman for Student Success.  Los Rios students received an email Tuesday stating that students...

New American River College president Thomas Greene sits in his office the week before the fall 2014 semester starts. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

President Greene settles in at ARC

Kameron Schmid and John Ferrannini September 30, 2014

With a little over a month on the job, American River College President Thomas Greene has clearly established his priorities. His first was to be able to get around campus without help and without getting...

New American River College President  Thomas Greene plans to focus on the upcoming accreditation process and community outreach. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

ARC’s newest leader

Emily K Rabasto and Emily K. Rabasto August 25, 2014

American River College President Thomas Greene will not even be a month into his new position when the Fall 2014 semester begins, but he said he is already taking steps to connect with the staff and students...

Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King presents former American River College interim president Pam Walker with an honorary degree from ARC. (Photo by John Ferrannini)

ARC says goodbye to Pam Walker

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini August 13, 2014

Dozens of American River College faculty, staff and students came to former ARC interim President Pam Walker’s retirement party July 30. Walker, who has held numerous positions in her years at ARC,...

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