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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

The “D&D Club” at its regular Monday afternoon meeting on Nov. 4. (photo by Elisha Chandra)

Entail on a medieval adventure with fellow ARC students in the “D&D Club”

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor November 20, 2024

A roll of dice, a group of people and the fifth edition player’s handbook.  These are just the requirements you need in order to play the widely popular Dungeons and Dragons game with a group of...

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...

Peer mentor Laci Fugler, costumed as Coraline alongside her drawings of Coraline and others (Photo by Jose Herrera)

Arts HomeBase Hosts a Vivid ¨Coraline” Screening

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

“Coraline”, a vibrant film beloved by many, was chosen as the film to screen at the American River College Arts HomeBase to assist students first hand with changing their major or as an option to learn...

Sophomore Ellie Basquez serves to Modesto on Nov. 13. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

Beavers win ninth consecutive game after sweep of Modesto

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

American River College’s volleyball team is fresh off of a top-five ranked win against rival Sierra College. ARC hosted Modesto Junior College on Nov. 13, where the Beavers came away with a convincing...

ARC forward Kevin Riveros brushes off the Santa Rosa defender as he tries to maintain the ball in the game against Santa Rosa on Nov. 8. (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

The Beavers dig hole deeper after winless streak continues

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor November 14, 2024

The American River College soccer team faced Santa Rosa in a goalless draw on Nov. 8. This draw extends the Beavers winless run to five now.   A draw for the Beavers may not have been the worst outcome,...

49ers make a comeback at their Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo illustration by Ilene Lao)

The 49ers recent win against the Cowboys puts the team’s season back on track

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The 49ers have had an inconsistent start to the season which has not looked good for them. The defense has been struggling with their plays more than the offense. This season they’ve had quite a few...

Jesus Valle, director of the Native American Resource Center, holds the microphone and addresses the audience in the American River College Student Center for Indigenous People's Day on Oct. 14. (Photo by Abigail Harless)

Indigenous Self-Determination is Impossible at ARC Until Political Equality is Achieved

The Current Staff November 13, 2024

November is Native American Heritage Month throughout the United States. American River College, to its credit, has made strides to support the indigenous peoples of the region, such as the Nisenan, Maidu...

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...

This is not the outcome many Americans had hoped for, and it marks a profound loss for many communities. But progress will not be a thing of the past (Photo courtesy of kamalaharris.com)

Disappointed, anxious, hurt, angry and more? This is for you

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor November 9, 2024

It’s early November. Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Like many people, I have countless questions, concerns and thoughts. I have read and watched copious...

Professor Richard Mowers and his students on June 27, 2024, in the Sainte Chapelle that was first built in the year of 1246. (Photo courtesy of History Professor Richard Mowrer)

Program offers experience of a lifetime with Summer Abroad to Paris in 2025

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor November 9, 2024

From the palace and gardens of Versailles, the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris to the extreme rush hour of Paris along with the incredible and iconic scenes of the Eiffel Tower—these are just some of the...

 Wide receiver Luis Torres finds a gap on a kick return on Nov. 2 (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Takes Down Rival Sierra in Double OT Thriller

Josh Zezzo, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The American River College football team hosted rival the Sierra College Wolverines on Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium, where they won a 44-41 thriller in double overtime. ARC is fresh off of a 1-point overtime...

This year’s WNBA season brings new achievements in popularity with help from rookies like Angel Reese (on the right) and Caitlin Clark (on the left), as they look to a new future. (Photo illustration by Janelle Germain)

WNBA’s Recent Success Brings New Beginnings

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The WNBA finals came to a close this October, and to say it was a success is an understatement. With the New York Liberty beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime, the finals ended with a hard-fought...

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