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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

With the semester nearing its end, students have many new and exciting opportunities to enroll into. (Photo courtesy of Dmytro Aksonov/istock)

Inside The Athletics Department

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

American River College is home to 20 different sports including tennis, volleyball and water polo. The kinesiology and athletics department hosts and supports all student athletes on campus. This department...

ARC Produce Pantry employee serves a zucchini to a student on Oct. 16. (Photo by Jose Leon)

Discounts and Resources All Students Should Know About

Jose Leon, Staff Writer and Arts and Culture Editor November 20, 2024

As college students may know, any glimpse of a red sticker with a “percent off” will have people whiplashed with the speed of heads turning. Students generally have low income,  with just starting...

Davies Hall has been left untouched since its closure over a year ago, pictured here in October 2024. Many faculty members who once taught in the building are still battling a lack of appropriate replacement options. (Photo by Anne Biebl)

The Lack of Social Engagement at ARC Creates an Academic Diaspora

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor November 10, 2024

American River College has changed immensely over the decades to meet the needs of students, faculty and the community. However, in its massive focus on technology and development, the ARC administration...

Members of the Chess Club play during a meeting on Oct. 29, 2024. Club president (third to the left) playing chess with the club's treasurer. (Photo by Carter Chitiva)

Checkmate: Chess Club Thriving After Pandemic

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

American River College’s Chess Club has been a staple of the club scene for quite some time. While no current member of the club was able to provide information on when the club was founded, the earliest...

The front of CTE Building under construction on Oct. 22, 2024 (Photo by Jose Leon)

Career Technical Education Building Grand Opening Delayed

Jose Leon, Staff Writer and Editor October 30, 2024

The Career Technical Education Building, American River College’s newest building under construction, has had its opening pushed back to the 2025 spring semester. The CTE Building is the facility...

Events for American River College’s Undocumented Action Week, scheduled Oct. 14-18, will be held in the Unite Center, pictured here on Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by Carter Chitiva)

American River College celebrates 8th Annual ‘Undocumented Student Action Week,’ Oct. 14-18

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Undocumented Student Action Week has changed over the last 8 years. It has become more action-based and direct support. This event used to be a single day out of the year, and it has been an important...

Harvey Woo was hired on Aug. 1 and says he takes great pleasure in serving the four local community colleges in the district (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Los Rios District hires new chief of police, Harvey Woo

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 12, 2024

The Los Rios Community College District has four major campuses and six learning centers, serving 70,000 students across the Sacramento area, according to the Los Rios website. The district has been searching...

Students can meet with staff that work within the Wellness Center to receive information on therapy services and to schedule appointments. Students who want to visit the Wellness Center on campus will be provided with service face-to-face. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

ARC offers therapy services and resources for students

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

American River College offers three different therapy services for its students. The services available are: Togetherall, Student Health and Wellness, and Bettermynd. Each service is specifically provided...

Davies Hall has been fenced off since its closing on Sept. 8, 2023. Photo by Carter Chitiva)

No changes to Davies Hall expected until 2030.

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

American River College's Davies Hall replacement is not expected to be complete until 2029-2030, according to Katilyn Collignon, ARC’s public information officer.  “We continue to explore all possible...

Food, games and other activities were available to students during American River College’s Club Day on Oct. 3. (Photo by Shy Bell)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 3, 2023

Shy Bell, A&C Editor October 4, 2023

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