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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 student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

Linda Gelfman, an art professor at American River College, poses with one of her sculptures at her recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Linda Gelfman)

ARC art professor provides much-needed uplifting atmosphere for students

Shy Bell, A&C Editor November 16, 2023

Students of all ages are faced with many hardships. Constant battles against the plagues of life, one’s inherited mores and social programming. In the American education system, many students are...

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...

Despite adversity, women are breaking through in the film industry. Actress Soirse Ronan and director Greta Gerwig in Lady Bird. (Photo Courtesy of IAC Films)

Five women directors you should know

Shy Bell, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

The 2023 Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in film, took place last month. Though this year was not a huge one for women at the Oscars, there were some notable wins—especially...

Kinzang Gyeltshen, Parker Weis and Emerson Myers (from left to right), students in the advanced recording studio techniques class, work in Studio A. (Photo courtesy of the ARC Commercial Music Department)

Kirt Shearer expands ARC’s Commercial Music Program to another level

Jeralynn Querubin, Staff Writer March 26, 2023

The commercial music program at American River College is expanding with two new courses soon to be added to the program.  Students will be able to take these classes beginning in the fall 2023 semester,...

“Midnights,” Taylor Swift's 10th studio album, is the most streamed album in a single day on Spotify beating out the previous record which was 183 million by Bad Bunny set earlier this year. The numbers for “Midnights” have not been released yet. (Photo via Republic Records)

Review: Taylor Swift’s new album, “Midnights,” is an instant success on the music charts

Jonathan Plazola, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

Swifties and pop music fans alike were able to celebrate and listen to the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, “Midnights,” which is available on all music platforms and record stores; the album...

Studying at home can be hard. Coffee shops like World Traveler, pictured here, in Sacramento, California, can be a great place for students to study for their classes. (Photo by Jasmine Eisenberg)

Six best coffee shops for studying in Sacramento

Jasmine Eisenberg, Staff Writer November 1, 2021

As we are still in the throes of the pandemic, we continue to face plenty of shutdowns. However,  there have finally been some businesses reopening, including coffee shops that are putting down their...

Professor Arthur Lapierre directs his MUP 401 Advanced Vocal Jazz Ensemble class at American River Collge on Sept. 20, 2019. (Photo by Jack Harris)

Even a brain tumor can’t stop this music driven professor

Jack Harris October 9, 2019

Arthur Lapierre arrived before the rest of his class to a room with walls lined with acoustic padding and a plethora of orchestral instruments and equipment pushed up to the edges. Lapierre wheeled the...

Oak Cafe opens for business

Oak Cafe opens for business

Jack Harris September 23, 2019

American River College’s Oak Cafe Restaurant and Bakery opened for the fall semester Sept. 18. Judy Parks, professor of culinary arts, and teacher advisor of the Oak Cafe Restaurant and Bakery, said...

Patricia Wood, Kaneko Gallery art director and art professor, works in her Art 361  Printmaking:Survey at American River College on March 3, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Patricia Wood brings art home to the Kaneko Gallery

Ashley Hayes-Stone April 11, 2019

In 2016, part time art professor Patricia Wood and art department chair Sarah Mattson took a seat in the Oak Cafe at American River College. The restaurant’s beige high ceiling held modern square light...

Hopsin performs on stage for his tour “SavageVille,” at Ace of Spades in downtown Sacramento 1417 R St, on Sat. Oct. 8. The rapper demonstrated his spontaneity when he jumped off of the stage, and with the support of his fans, stood up and continued to rap. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Inside the ill mind of Hopsin

Cheyenne Drury and Luis Gael October 13, 2016

By Luis Gael Jimenez & Cheyenne Drury When you look into the eyes of rapper Hopsin, it's hard to look away. The artist has a certain je ne sais quoi quality about him. That, and a pair of shock-white...

Fans sing along with Hopsin at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, California on Oct. 8. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Photo Gallery: Hopsin “SavageVille” Tour

Cheyenne Drury and Luis Gael October 13, 2016

By Luis Gael Jimenez and Cheyenne Drury

Unity Lewis planning out his artwork in the Kaneko Gallery

Bay area artist hopes to establish himself at Kaneko Gallery

Luis Gael September 20, 2016

Over the course of the next week, artist Unity Lewis will be hosting an exhibition and live art show at American River College’s James Kaneko Gallery, which will take viewers through the history of African-American...

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