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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

Many student’s textbooks  are starting to pile up because it is challenging to sell them back. Professor's need to take the time to research different, more affordable and accessible options for their students instead. (Photo illustration by Maya Barber)

College is expensive enough without wasting money on unneeded textbooks

Maya Barber, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

It is very expensive to attend college. You have to pay for your classes, materials, in some cases dormitory, and textbooks. While all of these expenses are important, some professors are requiring students...

Members of the Associated Student Body Student Senate listen as Advisor Frankie Johnson gives feedback about the resolutions presented during a board meeting at American River College on Sept. 21, 2018. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Student Senate decides on travel costs, public asks about lactation rooms

Hannah Yates September 26, 2018

The Associated Student Body Student Senate discussed how the board would spend money on ASB travel and promotion, and reported progress on health resolutions at American River College on Sept. 21. Before...

A student greets incoming students during "Welcome Day," at American River College. (File Photo)

ARC prepares to welcome old and new students alike

Hannah Yates September 7, 2017

American River College will host “Welcome Day,” for new and returning students today in the Student Center Quad. Any students who have been wanting to familiarize themselves with the campus are...

The Beaver Bookstore's sales are impacted by online retailers. (File Photo)

Opinion: ARC’s bookstore pricing needs to get more competitive

Jared Smith October 6, 2016

College student’s wallets are crying. According to Collegeboard.org, the average college student shells out $1,200 a year for textbooks, and the price is only getting higher. These averages are conservative...

Buying textbooks online is becoming a much better option than buying them at a physical bookstore. (Photo by Timon Barkley)

Opinion: Buying books online is better than at the bookstore

Matthew Nobert February 2, 2016

The battle between getting your books at the campus bookstore or ordering through websites, for student’s money, happens at the start of every semester, but if students want to save a money and not get...

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