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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 welcomed chaos of dating

The welcomed chaos of dating

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez May 7, 2013

Dating has been awkward, frustrating, and lonely at times, but it has also been fun, exciting, and new. I live for those moments of chaos, frantically searching through my room for my lost high heel shoe,...

State Senator propose new accredited online class system

By Sergio Portela and Mayra Sanchez More opportunities for students to take classes that would otherwise be closed SB 520 is a measure presented by Senator President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg of Sacramento....

Being in a love triangle is overrated

Being in a love triangle is overrated

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez April 23, 2013

As if my life isn't already complicated enough, I have somehow found myself in the middle of a love triangle. After dating a guy for a couple of months, and seriously considering settling down, my ex (as...

Maybe nice guys shouldn't always finish last

Maybe nice guys shouldn’t always finish last

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez April 2, 2013

I recently went on a date with, what most would consider, a “nice guy.” He had been trying to take me out for a while, and after weeks of innocent flirting, I finally agreed to go out with him. He...

No confidence man

No confidence man

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez March 12, 2013

It can be hard to maintain a positive attitude about your body image when you look nothing like the girls on television, but nothing has ruined my self-esteem more than my first real boyfriend. I had...

How soon is too soon?

How soon is too soon?

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez February 27, 2013

We all have our own rules when it comes to dating. Mine include: no kissing on the first date, the man should always pay, and always meet in public. But when it comes to hooking up, how soon is too...

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ‘L’ Bomb

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ‘L’ Bomb

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez December 5, 2012

Time stops the first time you tell someone you love him or her. Eyes are locked, hearts are melting and somehow, “A Whole New World” is playing in the background. Yeah, that never happens. We all...

‘Life of Pi’ takes the cake with amazing 3D effects

‘Life of Pi’ takes the cake with amazing 3D effects

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez November 26, 2012

Far from any Rudyard Kipling story, “Life of Pi” is a heart-warming film about a young boy named Pi who loses his family in a shipwreck. With little-to-no survival skills, Pi is left with only a few...

Four kinds of dates, four different headaches

Four kinds of dates, four different headaches

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez November 25, 2012

The dating world can make any single girl want to commit to a nunnery. But every once in a while, when I meet an interesting guy, I’ll decide to leave the comfort of my sofa and go on a date. I’ll...

Is age nothing but a number?

Is age nothing but a number?

Mayra Sanchez and Korbl Klimecki November 7, 2012

I’ve recently had a friend come to me with an unusual question. He was single, in his late 20s and had asked if it was okay to date someone younger – 10 years younger.   After I gave him...

Right love, wrong man

Right love, wrong man

Mayra Sanchez and Korbl Klimecki October 23, 2012

I’ve always considered myself a risk taker, but recently I’ve discovered the daunting task of hopelessly trying to convince a man I’m worthy of a commitment. I’m a sucker for anything a little...

Ready for the Zombie Apocalypse? Sacramento Zombie Run tests horror survival

Ready for the Zombie Apocalypse? Sacramento Zombie Run tests horror survival

Mayra Sanchez and Mayra Sanchez October 9, 2012

You might think you’d know what to do if a mob of flesh eating zombies were attacking your town, but how can you really be sure? It’s finally time to test your survival skills. Sign up for the Sacramento...

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