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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

After going through the culinary program and working at the Oak Cafe, Justin Covarrubias, a 2017 graduate of American River College, is set to open up his own Filipino inspired food truck. (Photo courtesy of Justin Covarrubias)

ARC graduate Justin Covarrubias to open food truck

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

Justin Covarrubias, a 2017 graduate of American River College, grew up eating meals made by his grandmothers, but it wasn’t until they passed away that he started cooking. “I missed their cooking...

American River College student-athletes transfer to play football together at the Division I level. Teeg and Cian Slone are happy they accomplished the goal of playing together in college. (Photo courtesy of Cian Slone)

ARC brothers transfer to play football at Utah State University

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

Cian and Teeg Slone are brothers who played football at American River College. Now they’ll play together again, this time at Utah State.  Cian Slone, 20 years old, started playing football at 8...

Sergio Robles, an American River College alumni, is running for Elk Grove City Council in hopes of making a difference in the community. (Photo courtesy of Sergio Robles)

ARC alumni Sergio Robles runs for Elk Grove city council

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor November 5, 2022

Sergio Robles, an American River College alumni, says he hopes to make a difference at the smaller level of community service by sitting in a place  he can make change. Robles feels the importance...

Guy Fieri is a known celebrity on the cooking scene and attended ARC briefly. He was also a part of the culinary program while attending ARC. In 2015, he helped expand the college’s culinary arts building. (File Photo)

10 famous ARC alumni

Cynsere Kelly, Staff Writer April 27, 2021

While many people may be familiar with some well-known athletes who attended American River College, such as Dusty Baker, there are other noteworthy people, such as Guy Fieri, who have attended American...

Former American River College student Jesse Hanes, otherwise known as Kassette, has been making music in the new Think Tank studio in Sacramento. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Kassette’s Think Tank makes recording accessible

Hannah Yates May 9, 2019

A few miles out of downtown Sacramento, Jesse Hanes sits at a desk surrounded by speakers and walls lined with acoustic foam, scrolling through Spotify on a large screen to check for new releases. Though...

Business attire and tailoring will be available for current students and alumni of the Los Rios Community College District at the Suit Up Event on March 10. (Photo illustration by Irene Jacobs)

Discounts and giveaways at CAPSS Suit Up Event

Irene Jacobs March 9, 2019

Have a job interview coming up, but aren't sure what to wear? Students are invited to come to JCPenney at Arden Fair Mall on March 10, where American River College Career and Pathways Support Services...

UFC fighter Josh Emmett trains in the octagon with his trainer Joey Rodriguez at on Feb. 14 at Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness. Emmett is preparing for his first UFC main event fight against Jeremy Stephens on Feb. 24 in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

UFC Fighter Josh Emmett reflects on growing up in Sacramento

Luis Gael March 14, 2018

From where Josh Emmett is standing, he can hear the music pounding through the arena speakers. He’s waiting for his cue to enter the octagon. The 32-year-old is about to make his professional...

On March 5 approximately  700,000 DACA recipients  will face the gradual loss of work permits and deportation protection.  (File Photo)

National politics threaten to dehumanize DACA students

Alexus Hurtado February 27, 2018

After an almost four-day government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans voted on Jan. 22 to resume operations until Feb. 8 in hopes of keeping the approximately 700,000 “Dreamers” in the states. Democrats...

Peyton Wifley (#9)hands-off the ball to running back Ish Perez (#28) during a game against Laney College on Nov. 18. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Former ARC quarterback tries to make the jump to Division I

Jennah Booth February 14, 2018

Acts of the Apostles 9:5 reads, “Is it hard for thee to kick against the pricks.” The phrase originated from when farmers would herd cattle with metal pokers. The beasts would kick back against...

Photo gallery: Los Rios celebrates 50th anniversary with awards dinner

Photo gallery: Los Rios celebrates 50th anniversary with awards dinner

John Ferrannini October 26, 2015

The Los Rios Foundation hosted a gala dinner on Friday honoring four alumni of and six donors to the Los Rios Community College District's schools on the occasion of the district's 50th anniversary.  

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