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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 murkiness of the water that comes from fountains at American River College have caused concern among some students regarding its safety. Despite this, ARC's administration insists that this is caused by air bubbles in the water. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

School says water appearance due to air bubbles

Kevin Sheridan December 9, 2015

An earlier version of this story unethically included a quote from an off-the-record conversation between a reporter and a groundskeeper. After that conversation and before the publication of this story,...

Pete's coffee and Tea is new to American River College campus this semester. The coffee shops have become such a habit in society today that they are popping up around every corner. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC students share coffee preferences

Johnnie Heard December 9, 2015

The coffee shop business has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. People have been drinking coffee for centuries, but in recent years consumers have taken drinking coffee to whole new levels. It’s...

American River College women's basketball head coach J.R. Matsunami addresses her team in practice on Dec. 2, 2015. ARC has started its season 6-1 after finishing 10-16 overall in the 2014-15 season. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC women’s basketball team loaded with talent

Johnnie Heard December 4, 2015

After getting off to an 0-7 start last season, American River College’s women’s basketball team has vastly improved to start the 2015-16 season 6-1 and expected to make a playoff appearance this season...

Members of American River College's women's basketball team prepare to run during practice on Dec. 2 2015. ARC has started its 2015-2016 season 6-1 after it started 0-7 a season ago. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC looks to take advantage of mismatch against Lassen College

Kevin Sheridan December 3, 2015

After it got out to an 0-7 start in 2014, American River College’s women’s basketball team reversed its poor start in 2015 and is 6-1 heading into Friday’s matchup at home against Lassen College. ARC...

American River College middle blocker Erin Fogarty(12), returns a serve in ARC's 3-0 win against Modesto Junior College on Nov. 11, 2015. With the win, ARC's win streak increased to three in a row and its record now stands at 19-7. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

Erianna Williams helps ARC surge past Modesto

Jose Garcia November 13, 2015

Led by the return of middle back Erianna Williams, American River College’s volleyball team dominated Modesto Junior College in a 25-19, 25-14, 25-12 winning effort. Williams suffered a stress fracture...

American River College defender Francisco Lomeli (19) attempts to move the ball past a Modesto Junior Collge defender during ARC's 1-0 win over MJC on Oct. 27, 2015. With the win, ARC's overall record stands at 5-10-3. (phtoto by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC on three game win streak after 1-0 win against Modesto Junior College

Matthew Nobert October 28, 2015

American River College Men’s soccer team got their fifth win of the season against Modesto Junior College on Oct. 27, 2015 winning 1-0 to continue their end of the season come back. ARC has had some...

Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones spoke to the press Thursday at the scene of a shooting that left one dead less than two miles from American River College. The deceased man shot at three police officers, who returned fire, said Jones. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

One dead in police shooting near ARC

John Ferrannini October 22, 2015

Update, Feb. 25, 2016 at 5:22 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled Adriene Ludd's name as Adrienne Ludd. Update, Oct. 24, 2015 at 11:58 a.m.: In spite of the initial statements...

Sunflowers were among the plants for sale during the horticulture's floral sale on Oct. 15, 2015. Prices ranged from $2 to $19. (photo by Kevin Sheridan)

Plant sale gives ARC students sales experience

Kevin Sheridan October 16, 2015

The horticulture department at American River College hosted its weekly floral sale Friday in the student center, selling astronomia plants, sunflowers and mullet plants. This sale was designed and themed...

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