The American River Current

Member of ARC volleyball program posts status offering money in exchange for answers on final exam

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • May 20, 2014

Sophi Lozano of the American River College women's volleyball team posted a Facebook status update Monday evening requesting a second party to complete three essay questions on her final exam in a political...

Lack of awareness contributes to poor participation by young voters in midterms

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • May 14, 2014

For several decades voter participation has decreased significantly during midterm elections in comparison to presidential elections. According to The Center for Voting and Democracy’s website, voter...

Tennis program shines at state final, earns praise for off-court success

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • May 2, 2014

American River College’s men’s tennis club finished its season a decorated group. In addition to some historic performances at the Individual Regional and State Championships, five members of the club...

Lovedeep and Bo: Mentor and mentee on the tennis court

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • March 26, 2014

The same drills, for hours on end, countless reps, on the same machine, pre-game rituals and superstitious habits. Each of these activities are designed to take the strenuous, volatile experience of competition...

Mercury spill in automotive department causes hasty evacuation

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • March 25, 2014

Students in the American River College automotive department were evacuated from the building’s lobby and classrooms Tuesday night around 8:20 p.m. due to a mercury spill. According to students who...

Pam Walker: From ARC dropout to interim president

Barbara Harvey, Jorden Hales, Barbara Harvey, and Jorden Hales • March 24, 2014

By Barbara Harvey and Jorden Hales American River College Interim President Pam Walker first set foot on the ARC campus in 1967. “I came here, to AR, but I dropped out in 1967. I was a kid that was...

ARC sports coaches have athletic pasts of their own

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • March 14, 2014

The term “glory days” is often thrown around lightly by anyone with even the most humble athletic background. The fact of the matter is, most peak at the intramural level, if they’re lucky. Amongst...

Parking enforcement more intricate than most may believe

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • March 10, 2014

You feel tremendous relief upon dismissal from a long, tiresome class. Feeling the pure bliss of stepping out into fresh air, you make your way to the parking lot. As your vehicle comes into your field...

Five members of ARC volleyball receive All-Big 8 honors

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • February 27, 2014

Following a historic season in which the team made its first appearance in the California Community College Athletic Association’s state tournament under its current format, the American River College...

ARC app receives lukewarm reception

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • February 7, 2014

According to a 2013 study by mobile app company Locket, users of mobile technology swipe to unlock their devices over 100 times per day on average. While students at American River College use services...

Drought conditions affect ARC curriculum

Jorden Hales, Barbara Harvey, Barbara Harvey, and Jorden Hales • January 30, 2014

By Jorden Hales and Barbara Harvey In the midst of California’s driest year since 1895, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a statewide drought emergency in a press conference on Jan. 17 and is urging all Californians...

Women’s volleyball wins final home match, advances to state

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • December 3, 2013

The American River College women’s volleyball team defeated Fresno City College 3-2 (25-23, 19-25, 24-26, 25-16, 15-10) in the third and final round of the California Community College Athletic Association’s...