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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 Okta single sign-on page pops up as an American River College student attempts to log into Canvas on February 20, 2024. (Photo Illustration by Jose Leon)

LRCCD adopts Okta as new authentication method

Jose Leon, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

The Los Rios Community College District has added a new authorization system to log in to LRCCD accounts, called Okta, introduced in the spring 2024 semester.  After several high-profile security issues...

BTS member Min Yoon-gi releases his debut album called “D-Day.” It was released on April 21 and features J-hope, Woosung, Ryuichi Sakamoto and IU. (Photo courtesy of Hybe Entertainment)

Review: BTS member Min Yoon-gi releases first solo album “D-Day”

Katie Vance, Staff Writer April 30, 2023

BTS member Min Yoon-gi, also known as Suga or Agust D, released his debut album “D-Day” on April 21, with 10 songs.  It is nice to see him release his own music, but he will always be better with...

The holiday season is here, so here is a list of the best and worst movies to watch during the break.(Photo by Lorraine Barron)

It’s Christmas movie time

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor December 24, 2022

It’s that wonderful time of year, a break between semesters. Oh yeah, and it’s Christmas. It's time to snuggle with your favorite blanket and watch the best holiday movie—or the worst. Now you...

The American River Current staff won multiple awards at the 2022 Journalism Association of Community College’s conference with Heather Amberson, Jaqueline Ruvalcaba and Lorraine Barron leading the way. (Photo by Jonathan Plazola)

ARC’s Current staff win multiple awards at JACC conference

Jonathan Plazola, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

The American River College Current staff members won multiple awards at the 2022 Journalism Association of Community College’s Regional Conference for its excellence in journalism coverage and editing...

Musician Dmitri Matheny shares what it’s like to be a working musician with American River College students. (Photo courtesy of Dmitri Matheny)

ARC music department hosts jazz clinic event that marks the rise of in-person classes

Jaqueline Ruvalcaba, Arts & Culture, Social Media Editor September 16, 2022

On Sept. 9, the American River College music department hosted a jazz clinic by Dmitri Matheny, a flugelhorn player and touring musician. The flugelhorns' warm and gentle tone has made it Matheny’s instrument...

On Aug. 30, a hate symbol was found at the American River College Main Campus on a wall of a bathroom. (Photo by Lorraine Barron)

Graffiti of a hate symbol found at American River College Main Campus

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor September 2, 2022

On the evening of Aug. 30, a bathroom in the science area of the American River College campus was marked with a swastika, according to the Los Rios Police Department.  Campus staff action was taken...

American River College needs to improve the quality of the food available in the cafeteria to meet everyone’s dietary needs. (Photo by Estera Nicoi via Unsplash)

ARC needs more food options to meet everyone’s dietary needs

Lorraine Barron, Opinion Editor May 16, 2022

If you go to the cafeteria at American River College, it’s likely you will mainly find “junk food.” Things that are easy to grab and go. There are sodas, Hot Pockets, bagels and other foods that...

American River College hosts the Big 8 Conference Swim Championships from April 21 through April 23. (Photo by Lorraine Barron)

ARC hosts the Big 8 Conference Swim Championships

Lorraine Barron, Opinion Editor May 15, 2022

American River College hosted the 2022 Big 8 Conference Swim Championships from April 21 through April 23. In addition to ARC, Consumnes River, Diablo Valley, Modesto, Sacramento City, San Joaquin Delta,...

As of March 14, masks have become optional at American River College. But unless everyone is vaccinated, some fear a return to campus in the fall semester of 2022. (Photo Illustration by Sam Berg)

LRCCD must protect everyone from COVID-19

The Editorial Staff May 3, 2022

As most of the student body is aware, the American River College campus has re-opened for some classes. As students, however, we are left to wonder if it is safe for us to go back to campus without having...

Devin Hough, luthier and musician, has dedicated his life to building and repairing string instruments, including  baroque-era violins, viola d’amores, and violones. (Photo courtesy of Devin Hough)

Musician, Devin Hough, gives a rare glimpse into the history and modernization of baroque-era string instruments

Jaqueline Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer March 20, 2022

These days, working as a luthier, a maker of stringed instruments, is an unusual profession. Over time, the craft has largely been replaced by mass production in an age that often values efficiency over...

The American River College football team is 5-4 after its recent 42-34 overtime loss to Sierra College on Nov. 6, 2021. (Photo by Cynsere Kelly)

ARC football loses wild overtime thriller 42-34

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Editor November 16, 2021

On Nov. 6, the American River College football team lost its game 34-42 against Sierra College out of nearby Rocklin.  Sierra College is a favorable opponent to ARC, as the two teams are in the same...

The American River College theatre department performs "Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare. The story follows Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse travelling to Ephesus in search of their long lost twins. (Photo by Samuel Berg)

Review: ARC theatre department returns to the stage with a humorous act

Samuel Berg, Staff Writer October 24, 2021

The American River College Department of Theatre Arts & Film’s production of William Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors,” which opened  Oct. 15, is the first show the department has performed...

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