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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

As the 2024 presidential election nears, younger generations find new ways to be politically aware and active.  Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign tapped into that new trend when it adopted singer Charlie XCX's "Brat" motif for its Twitter background. (Screenshot courtesy of Kamala HQ)

Views to votes: will social media trends drive youngest voters to the ballot box?

Anne Biebl, Copy Editor September 20, 2024

With each presidential election comes new ways of expressing support for candidates. From bumper stickers to yard signs and t-shirts, many Americans have found various methods to showcase their political...

Social media has found its way into almost every aspect of our everyday lives, almost like a drug we cannot live without. (Photo by Jonathan Plazola)

How social media affects the mental health of Gen Z college students

Jonathan Plazola, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

Many young adults, more specifically Generation Z, have had an issue on their hands for a while. The way we’ve used social media has affected the mental health of many in our age range, but the way we...

Carlos Reyes, Dean of behavioral & social science, discusses trends of millennial and generation y students at a College Hour in Raef Hall 160 on Sept, 20, 2016. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Defining Generation Z

Claire Bathory September 22, 2016

For the incoming class of 2020, the Clinton and Bush families have always campaigned for something major. Vladimir Putin will always be, in power overseas, eBay will always be an online swap-meet, and...

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