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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

Vending machines are a resource of disappointment for those thirsty at the ARC campus as most of the ones on campus, including the one pictured here in the hallway of the Science Building, remain bare on April 8. (Photo by Abby Harless)

Campus Vending Machines Bare as Warm Weather Returns

Abigail Harless, Managing Editor April 11, 2025

Sacramento has reached the unpredictable time of the year as we transition from winter to spring. The weather has bounced between gloomy, cloudy days with rain and sunny, breezy warm days all within the...

The first reported case of an international student in the Los Rios Community system had their visa revoked by Homeland Security on April 8. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Department of Homeland Security Revokes Visa for Student of Los Rios Colleges

Abigail Harless, Managing Editor April 9, 2025

An international student attending various Los Rios colleges has had their F-1 visa revoked by the Department of Homeland Security on April 8, according to an email sent out to faculty, students and staff...

Lindsie Kotcher (right), a full time employee of the Center for Leadership and Development as a Student Support Assistant for Student Life, is seen here leading the Women’s March around the American River College main campus on March 26, 2024. (File Photo by William Forseth)

ARC’s Fem Fest 2025 is a campus-wide event

Laryn Godbold, Copy Editor March 24, 2025

American River College will host Fem Fest, a campus-wide Wednesday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Women’s History Month. The event will include a Care Fest hosted by Beaver Cares, a women’s...

"Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District Brian King, pictured at American River College on Dec. 6, 2022, is a finalist for chancellor of the San Diego Community College District." (Photo from The Current)

LRCCD Chancellor Set to Retire After 13 Years

Laryn Godbold and Abigail Harless March 14, 2025

Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-26 academic year on Tuesday, March 11 after 13 years with the district. His retirement...

ARC's softball pitcher #7 Felesha Lapenske throws a warm-up pitch against Delta on March 4. (Photo by Abby Harless)

American River College Softball Loses to San Joaquin Delta in Extra Innings Game

Abigail Harless, Managing and Social Media Editor March 14, 2025

In an energetic, back-and-forth softball game between American River College and San Joaquin Delta College, the Beavers lost 3-1 on March 4.  The game started off quickly with three outs from both...

 Past performances of ensembles directed by Professor Dyne Eifersten (Photo courtesy of Dyne Eifersten)

American River College hosts Spring Concert Series that feature different ensembles

Laryn Godbold, Copy Editor March 12, 2025

The American River College music department is hosting a spring concert series that runs through March 15. It is made up of all the different ensembles in the department. The last concert of the series...

Liz Geisser, student support assistant for the Pride Center, shows off a prom dress on April 5, 2024, that was accumulated through the Pride Center’s clothing drive. (Photo by Shy Bell)

The LRCCD Pride Centers Expresses Solidarity Amid Executive Orders

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer and Copy Editor February 23, 2025

On January 31st, staff and faculty of the Pride centers across the Los Rios Community College District sent a letter of solidarity, via the campus’s weekly Beaver Bites email, amid recent executive orders....

 The building’s external construction is fully finalized despite setbacks. (Photo by Jose Herrera)

The Career Technical Education Building Set to Have Grand Opening in April

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer and Entertainment Editor February 20, 2025

The American River College Career Technical Education Building is set to be fully completed in March and make its grand opening on April 23, according to Gary Aguilar, dean of manufacturing, construction...

Six prominent Black Labor Leaders; Top Row, Left to Right: Mary Mcleod Bethune, Isaac Myers, Bayard Rustin; Bottom Row, Left to Right: A. Phillip Randolph, Chris Smalls, Maida Springer Kemp. (Photo Illustration by Laryn Godbold)

Black History Month 2025 begins at ARC despite executive orders

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

This month, Black History Month has commenced in America despite executive orders attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This year's theme is “African-Americans and Labor”. “We can’t...

“It Ends With Us” is not the movie Blake Lively portrayed it to be. (Photo courtesy of Wayfarer Studios)

Blake Lively failed women everywhere with the release of “It Ends With Us”

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor December 19, 2024

The summer of 2024 was a successful time for the movie industry, with two major films hitting the big screen. It was also a period of great success for the celebrity power couple, Ryan Reynolds and Blake...

Signs posted by faculty in the lower library at American River College. (Photo by Anne Biebl)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Human Rights

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor December 18, 2024

The recent election outcome has raised concerns about human rights, especially for women, undocumented immigrants, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. President-elect Donald Trump has a history of...

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