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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

The front of CTE Building under construction on Oct. 22, 2024 (Photo by Jose Leon)

Career Technical Education Building Grand Opening Delayed

Jose Leon, Staff Writer and Editor October 30, 2024

The Career Technical Education Building, American River College’s newest building under construction, has had its opening pushed back to the 2025 spring semester. The CTE Building is the facility...

Sapeidah Saeedi (left), Elizabeth Cherniyavskiy (center), and Soraya Amin (right) in the Student Center, getting work done between their academic and ASB responsibilities. (Photo by William Forseth)

First Year Student Senators Act As Voice for Student Body

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Chief Editor October 29, 2024

When students come to American River College, they may be surprised to learn of the presence of the Associated Student Body. It would be difficult to blame them for ignoring the flyer-laden enclave across...

American River College Homepage posts voter resources and encourages constituents to vote (Screenshot courtesy of ARC website)

2024 Voter Guide and Ballot Assistance

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 28, 2024

With just one week remaining until the California general elections, students at American River College have a chance to vote on the next president, local government officials and on crucial issues impacting...

A beautiful and lively floral arrangement taken on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

The People Behind the Floral Sales

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Fall is a time for cozying up and staying in as the weather gets colder. One way to make the fall and winter more colorful and lively this year is to get a bouquet from the Floral Sale, which takes place...

A vivid ofrenda from 2018 offers a small glimpse into what American River College students can expect on Oct. 31 (File Photo)

Expanded Dia De Los Muertos Event Comes to ARC

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Chief Editor October 24, 2024

To complete Hispanic heritage month at American River College, the Latinx Center is hosting a Dia De Los Muertos observation on Oct. 31, in line with ARC’s expanded efforts to promote engagement and...

The ARC pool is a hub where many student athletes train and socialize, pictured here on October 3, 2024. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

The Secret to Being a Good Athlete is Balance

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Rigorous workout routines, strict diets, hours and hours sucked into training. A whole crowd of people watching, critiquing, analyzing your performance. The pressure not to let yourself, your team, your...

Arts HomeBase combats cyber security challenges with a few tweaks

Data thieves attempt arts HomeBase data breach

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Amid ongoing cyber security threats and attempts across the Los Rios Community College District, a recent data breach impacted the Arts HomeBase at American River College, leaving HomeBase staff members...

Proposition 2 may be the shot in the arm that American River College needs to modernize or replace the largest structure on the main campus (Photo by Will Forseth)

Davies Hall Remains a Problem that Proposition 2 Aims to Fix

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Chief Editor October 16, 2024

Students and faculty had started their classes in Davies Hall during the 2023-2024 academic school year when it was announced by American River College administration that Davies Hall was no longer safe...

Events for American River College’s Undocumented Action Week, scheduled Oct. 14-18, will be held in the Unite Center, pictured here on Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by Carter Chitiva)

American River College celebrates 8th Annual ‘Undocumented Student Action Week,’ Oct. 14-18

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Undocumented Student Action Week has changed over the last 8 years. It has become more action-based and direct support. This event used to be a single day out of the year, and it has been an important...

Harvey Woo was hired on Aug. 1 and says he takes great pleasure in serving the four local community colleges in the district (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Los Rios District hires new chief of police, Harvey Woo

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 12, 2024

The Los Rios Community College District has four major campuses and six learning centers, serving 70,000 students across the Sacramento area, according to the Los Rios website. The district has been searching...

An online phishing campaign has impacted the Los Rios Community College district with a series of fraudulent emails. (Photo by Jose Herrera)

Scam emails compromise students and staff information

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

On Sep. 4, a mass alert email sent out by the Los Rios Community College District Information Technology department said it had detected verified reports of fraudulent emails targeting students and staff.  In...

Students can meet with staff that work within the Wellness Center to receive information on therapy services and to schedule appointments. Students who want to visit the Wellness Center on campus will be provided with service face-to-face. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

ARC offers therapy services and resources for students

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

American River College offers three different therapy services for its students. The services available are: Togetherall, Student Health and Wellness, and Bettermynd. Each service is specifically provided...

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