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
“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...

There are many ways to give back and support your community in Sacramento, from donating clothes to shelters to fostering pets during the holidays. (Photo illustration by Anne Biebl)

How to Make a Difference During the Holiday Season

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

The holiday season is often regarded as a time for giving – whether through gifts, acts of kindness or spending time with loved ones. Yet, beyond the traditional practices, there are countless meaningful...

Lowden teaching her class at ARC (Photo by Laryn Godbold)

Yoga and Volleyball: ARC’s Women’s Volleyball Coach Combines Them Both

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

Yoga has been a stable practice for over 5,000 years across the world. It is believed that it originated in Northern India, by the Indus-Sarasvati river valley civilization. The sacred principles and practices...

In memory of Liam Payne’s legacy, who died Oct. 13 after falling from a balcony. (Photo Illustration by Abigail Harless)

Gen Z Mourns Death of Liam Payne Across the World

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor • December 8, 2024

It was a usual Wednesday on Oct. 13, the weather was beginning to cool off after a blistering summer and for college students, midterms were about to cause havoc. Everything seemed to be the norm, until...

With Trump taking office early next year, students at ARC may expect a lack of support when it comes to debt relief and greater consequences for the nation as a whole. (Photo courtesy of Dreamstime/Lim Cheng En)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Debt Relief

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

With Donald Trump's re-election campaign achieving victory on Nov. 6, questions for the outgoing administration come up. Student debt relief was a major aim for Joe Biden’s campaign, being both a rallying...

The Women in Tech club’s table at the Spooktacular event in the STEM Homebase on Oct. 29 (Photo by Abigail Harless)

The ARC Women in Tech Club is Great for Women Students Pursuing Tech Careers

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Social Media Editor • December 4, 2024

In 2024, technology is progressing, and AI is becoming more prominent in our daily lives. The industry is growing and advancing before our eyes, but one thing stays consistent: the lack of women in the...

“I have never used Twitter/X before, just because I don’t know how to use it and because the information that's on it never seems very relevant to what I like.” Jenna Scott - Psychology

Campus Pulse: Do you use Twitter/X?

The Current Staff • November 21, 2024

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...

The Current staff received Online General Excellence and second place for Editorial at JACC Conference. (Photo by Laryn Godbold)

Current Staff Brings Home Multiple Awards from JACC Conference

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

The American River College Current staff had a triumphant time at the 2024 Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal Conference held on Oct. 26. at San Francisco State University. Like last year,...

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