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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

School normally has the supplies, materials, and technology for a student who normally would not be able to afford, however this changes when all work is shifted online, forcing students to purchase things that normally would not be needed.  (Photo courtesy of pixabay)

Can students afford the transition to online classes?

Bram Martinez, Arts and Culture Editor May 11, 2020

American River College shut its doors on March 16, and in the weeks since the switch to online, curriculum has been strenuous for both the teachers and students. The transition hasn’t been smooth because...

With all May ceremonies cancelled, American River College explores alternative options so students may still experience a commencement ceremony. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

ARC still plans to host graduation even though ceremony was canceled

Bram Martinez, Arts & Culture Editor April 29, 2020

Events have been canceled all over the country, with rules for no large gatherings of people.  This can include concerts and festivals,  as well as graduation ceremonies for American River College for...

Video games are a good way to explore far away lands while staying at home. (Courtesy of Bagogames)

Video games to play while under quarantine

Bram Martinez April 1, 2020

Some people still want social time, but COVID-19 is still a thing, so maybe isolation is a better route. Now that everyone is in quarantine, there are a limited amount of activities that can be done. Most...

Starting Wednesday, March 18, all campus facilities will be closed to all students, faculty, staff and community members, and classes will move to online or remote operations. (Photo illustration by Jennah Booth)

As coronavirus spreads in Sac, LRCCD closes campuses

Ariel Caspar and Bram Martinez March 13, 2020

As concerns about the coronavirus continue to grow throughout the college communities, the Los Rios Community College District announced March 12 that, effective Friday, March 13, the Los Rios district...

Sociology Professor Jeff Sacha at the first Los Rios Campaign for Family Leave meeting at American River College introducing the leave issues on Jan. 29, 2020.  (Photo by Bram Martinez)

ARC Staff sick of lack of leave

Bram Martinez February 20, 2020

Jeff Sacha, a full time sociology professor, and Sara Smith, history professor, at American River College, want to start their own families. However, the maternal/paternal leave for faculty in the Los...

Writer Kanika Harris, pictured here at American River College on Nov. 12, 2019, with her new book of poetry. "Kalopsia," explores the beauty and struggle of the transition into adulthood. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

‘Kalopsia’ explores the quest into adulthood

Bram Martinez December 12, 2019

A few months ago American River College gained a new published writer. Kanika Harris, psychology major, wrote, illustrated and self-published her book of poems titled “Kalopsia.”  Harris defines...

Students like Omar Costilla, Jesbaam Sanchez and Jedi Alindogan are students who’ve been through the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program.  (Photo Illustration by Bram Martinez)

ARC Students share their experiences with NCAS

Bram Martinez December 11, 2019

Earth seems big, but as time goes on, the places that humans can explore on their planet diminishes so there are only a few directions to go, down to the blackened depths of the ocean or up to the starry...

Ralph Hughes conducts the American River College Concert Choir with Heidi Van Regenmorter accompanying for fall the Choral Invitational Concert at the ARC Main theatre on Nov. 5, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Invitational concert gives listeners a note of inspiration

Bram Martinez November 26, 2019

At the American River College main theatre on Nov. 5, many people gathered for a special performance. The auditorium itself was dark, but the stage remained lit.  After people filed in and filled the...

Beavers defender Haley Norlie passes the ball at the game against San Joaquin Delta at American River College on Nov. 8, 2019. ARC lost 0-1. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

San Joaquin Delta Mustangs trample the Beavers

Bram Martinez November 21, 2019

The American River College women’s soccer team lost 1-0 against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs at the ARC soccer field on Nov. 8.  Before the game started, there was a small ceremony congratulating...

People who are planning on making a Thanksgiving feast on a budget shouldn’t sacrifice quality for cost. (Photo illustration by Bram Martinez)

How to do Thanksgiving on a student budget

Bram Martinez November 21, 2019

Thanksgiving is approaching quickly and some people are still in doubt what they could be doing for the holidays. Some people may be invited to Thanksgiving events by friends or family and some people...

(Photo courtesy of Netflix)

BoJack finally stops treading water in new season

Bram Martinez November 6, 2019

“BoJack Horseman” is a Netflix original animated adult comedy series that first premiered Aug. 22, 2014. It aired the first part of its final season on Oct. 25. The show is known for its realistic ...

Pop culture TV shows such as "South Park," "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy" use their platform to criticize the negative impact and response of immigration laws in the United States. (Photo courtesy of South Park Studios)

Pop media takes on immigration

Bram Martinez October 30, 2019

On Sept. 25, Comedy Central aired its first episode of the 23rd season of “South Park,” titled Mexican Joker. In this episode, Randy Marsh defends his ‘tegridy’ (the name of his farm) while Kyle...

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