The American River Current

Summer Classes to keep you busy

Karen Thomas and Karen Thomas • May 3, 2012

For some, summer is the time to travel, visit friends and family, or to work. For others, it’s time to take required classes and get closer to their educational goals. At American River College, summer...

Dean of athletics retiring after 30 years

Karen Thomas and Karen Thomas • April 19, 2012

More than 33 years ago, American River College needed a new assistant athletic director. Lyndell Wilken, who was moving to Oregon and leaving ARC, called Jean Snuggs to suggest Snuggs apply for the job....

No smoking petition continues to collect signatures

Karen Thomas and Karen Thomas • February 22, 2012

Most smokers may have already noticed the new “No Smoking” signs on the concrete planter benches between Davies Hall and the math lab. But one student continues to work tirelessly to make that message...

Ten good things from the recession

Karen Thomas and Karen Thomas • February 8, 2012

The economic downturn has had a negative effect on nearly every American, and it doesn’t appear to be improving as of yet. Unemployment has stabilized at 10.9 percent in Sacramento County (according...

ARC undergoing parking renovations

Karen Thomas and Karen Thomas • February 8, 2012

For the nearly 35,000 American River College students struggling to find parking in one of the 3,454 slots available for students, including motorcycle and disabled, there is some relief on the horizon....