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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

Aesha Abduljabbar answers questions about student ID cards while working as a SAGE student ambassador in the Center for Leadership and Development at American River College on April 30, 2019. Abduljabbar was recently elected the first Muslim woman Associated Student Body Student Senate President at ARC. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

ARC elects first Muslim woman ASB Senate President

Hameed Zargry May 2, 2019

Aesha Abduljabbar was recently elected the first Muslim woman American River College Associated Student Body Student Senate President, with 226 votes in the 2019 student elections. On April 9 and 10,...

American River College Associated Student Body  vice president Juan Melesio supervises the ASB meeting on April 12, 2019 in the Student Center. ASB members discussed new summer program courses, updated student election results, and assigned a committee to help the transition for the current board. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

ASB talks on oath event

Hameed Zargry April 30, 2019

The American River College Associated Student Body met on April 12 to discuss new summer program courses, election results and to assign a committee to help transition new ASB board members into the current...

American River College outfielder Ian McIsaac runs to third base off a hit. ARC lost to San Joaquin Delta College 11-2 at ARC on April 12, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

ARC baseball falls to San Joaquin Delta, 11-2

Hameed Zargry April 30, 2019

The American River College baseball team suffered its third consecutive loss, 11-2 to San Joaquin Delta College on April 12. According to players and coaches there are some areas that the team should improve...

Aesha Abdul Jabbar, a biology major, delivers a speech about why students should vote for her to be Associate Student Body president during a forum on the upcoming election in the Hub on April 2, 2019. Students can vote online through eServices from 5:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on April 9 and 10. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Candidates share their goals before ASB election

Hameed Zargry April 9, 2019

The American River College Associated Student Body hosted a candidate forum in the Hub on April 2 to give the new candidates who are running for Student Senate and Club and Events Board positions the opportunity...

Jesbaam Sanchez, a mechanical engineering major and secretary of the engineering club, test drives one of the vehicles they will be entering in the contest, on March 1 at American River College. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Engineering Club to compete after 30 years

Hameed Zargry March 15, 2019

On Fridays the Engineering Club members come together to work on one of their most important projects. The members circle the three-wheeled human-powered vehicle, while one member gets ready to test drive...

Behavioral and social sciences professor Bill Wrightson gives a presentation about the study abroad program to Florence, Italy during a college hour at American River College on Feb. 7, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Study abroad program offers enriching opportunities

Hameed Zargry March 6, 2019

The Los Rios Study Abroad Program at American River College held a presentation to explain the classes, requirements and trip information to interested students applying for the summer and fall semesters...

Zabihullah Hashimi poses in front of his car he drives for Uber in a parking lot at American River College on Feb. 20, 2019. Hashimi is a computer science major who is a full-time student at ARC. (Photo By Hameed Zargry)

Uber driving is a flexible option for students

Hameed Zargry February 26, 2019

Many students must take odd jobs to support themselves, and for two American River College students, that means driving 100 miles to San Francisco three days a week to reach their educational goals by...

The Symphonic and Concert Bands performs at the  “Rip-roarding Band Classics” at American River College on Nov. 8, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Concert and Symphonic Bands rock ARC Theater

Hameed Zargry December 13, 2018

American River College Concert and Symphonic Band presented ‘Rip-roaring Classics,’ the second concert together with the band Joyous Brass, directed by Susan Hamre and Founder Mike Welling on Nov....

The Engineering Club members have been meeting up to work on the human-powered vehicle since last September, in preparation for the competition on March 15, 2019. (File photo)

Engineering Club recycles bicycles for competition

Hameed Zargry November 14, 2018

American River College Engineering Club members are working on a project to build one of the fastest human powered vehicles to compete against other colleges at Pomona, California on March 15, 2019. The...

American River freshman, Jeime Reynoso dribbles the ball away from San Joaquin Delta players to be able to make a play for his teammates. ARC ties SJD 0-0. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Men’s soccer battles against San Joaquin Delta, ties 0-0

Hameed Zargry November 8, 2018

American River College men’s soccer team ended in a 0-0 score, after a tough match against San Joaquin Delta College on Oct. 23 at ARC’s home stadium. The game started with strong defense from ARC,...

Student Senate and Clubs and Events President Rebeca Rico-Chavez, discuss with CAEB representatives about their activities and gathering weekly clubs reports at American River College on Oct. 30, 2018. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

CAEB plans for Club Day

Hameed Zargry November 6, 2018

The Associated Student Body Clubs and Events Board met Oct. 30 to announce event dates, take reports from clubs, and to encourage club representatives to participate on the meeting agendas. The CAEB...

American River College player Dalton Catanzaro passes the ball during the game against Napa Valley College on Oct. 23, 2018. ARC lost to Napa Valley, 4-0. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Men’s soccer defeated by Napa Valley, 4-0

Hameed Zargry October 30, 2018

American River College men's soccer team was defeated 4-0 by Napa Valley College on Oct. 23 at ARC’s soccer stadium. The match started with tough playing between the teams. The two teams communicated...

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