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
Head pieces designed by Tracey Benedict along with a dress designed by Thomas Gatewood at the Kaneko Gallery on April 4, 2023. (Photo by Jeralynn Querubin)

ARC fashion department students take on the Kaneko Gallery

Jeralynn Querubin, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

Despite the fashion department’s decision to hold an annual fashion show, the creativity continues to flow. Two American River College students, Tracey Benedict and Thomas Gatewood, showcased their curated...

With an estimate of 150 million Americans using TikTok, the U.S. government's attempt to ban the app stirs controversy among users. (Photo via Pixabay)

The government is trying to ban TikTok, but is it really necessary?

Jeralynn Querubin, Staff Writer • May 5, 2023

In December 2022, President Joe Biden signed a bill to ban TikTok on government-owned devices. According to an article by ABC News, government officials are concerned about data breaches and privacy regarding...

“This is the hardest part of the semester, that’s why we should push hard and keep our motivation up. Also when we approach the finals we should remember to go back and review everything we did during the semester.” - Kololia Tenorio | Nursing Major

Campus Pulse: What are some tips to survive the rest of the semester?

Carla Montaruli and Jeralynn Querubin • April 25, 2023

Fresh tomatoes will be grown in Greenhouse 2 at the horticulture department of American River College. (Photo by Jeralynn Querubin)

Flowers bloom at the ARC horticulture department with future plans for a new greenhouse

Jeralynn Querubin, Staff Writer • April 12, 2023

The greenhouses of the horticulture department are going to experience big renovations in the future. Students and faculty will be able to make use of one new greenhouse instead of the four 60-year old...

Celebrating women at American River College (starting from top left Jennae Lambdin, Carson Lowden, Diana Allie, second row, Lauren Chavez, Kathleen Collihan, last row, Sara Smith, Marianna Sala, Jian Alsarraj) (Photo courtesy of ARC website)

Eight Inspirational women at ARC

The Current Staff • March 31, 2023

There are many inspiring women at American River College. Students just need to look next to them to find strong female role models at the college, all who help mold student’s minds and bodies.  Lauren...

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,...

Dual enrollment student Jose Morales and the College Tour Club of Grant Union High School in front of the Hoover Tower at Stanford University for a campus tour. (Photo courtesy of Jose Morales)

ARC’s Dual Enrollment program has high school students ahead of the game

Jeralynn Querubin, Staff Writer • March 25, 2023

High school students enrolled at American River College are completing college course credits early. With the Dual Enrollment program, the journey to getting an associates degree becomes a lot faster. The...

“I’m a person who likes the sunny weather and I like to be outside when it’s clear, so when it’s raining I’m less motivated. All of my activities are outside, so if I can’t do anything outside, it makes me want to study less and do less homework.” - Michael Sanders | Kinesiology Major

Campus Pulse: How has the rain affected you?

Matthew Soderlund and Jeralynn Querubin • March 8, 2023

“Being in person is the only reason I teach. I love interacting with students in person. I hate Zoom.” - David Jacobs | Philosophy Professor

Campus Pulse: Do you prefer in-person, hybrid, or fully online classes?

The Current Staff • March 1, 2023

Parking is still free for students during the spring 2023 semester. Students can park in the parking garage, the stadium parking lot, and the Myrtle East and West parking lots. (Photo by Jeralynn Querubin)

Free parking continues for students during spring 2023 semester

Jeralynn Querubin, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023

For the spring 2023 semester, American River College students don’t need parking permits in order to park on campus. However, employees are still required to have parking permits while parking in staff...

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