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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

Lady Gaga's “Mayhem” album delivers dramatic vocals that take listeners on an exhilarating ride. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records)

Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” is the Perfect Combination of her Various Musical Styles

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer March 29, 2025

After breaking the internet with the release of “Mayhem’s” second single, “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga successfully showcased the energy her album would have. “Gaga is standing upright again...

John Cena turns on his friend and ally, Cody Rhodes. Joining forces with “the final boss” The Rock at WWE Elimination Chamber on March.1 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo Illustration by Elisha Chandra)

John Cena’s Farewell Turns Sour with Heel Turn

Elisha Chandra, Sports Editor March 28, 2025

The WWE Elimination Chamber on March 1 will forever be remembered in WWE folklore. A day that will be remembered as one that shocked the entirety of the WWE universe. One day a childhood hero turned into...

Split Fiction has two different genres in the main story which are sci-fi and fantasy. The game also has mini-games to play while you progress through the main story to make this amazing game more fun. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

“Split Fiction” is one of the best two-player games of 2025

Ilene Lao, Copy Editor March 27, 2025

“Split Fiction” which was teased at the 2024 Game of the Year awards, was officially released on Mar. 6, 2025.  "Split Fiction” is based on two characters who go to a company to get their stories...

Bethani Back, coach of the women’s swim team, with awards displayed in her office window by the pool deck on March 13, 2025.

How ARC’s Swim program transformed into the competitive force it is today

Ly Clark, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

In the spring of 1998, American River College’s swimming pool had only six shallow lanes and no athletes registered to swim in them. Bethani Black, hired that same spring, set to work improving not only...

Shazil Mahmood, director of public relations for American River College’s student body, shared details of the annual Iftar event on March 7. (Photo by: Mei Mizutani)

ASB Approves $3,000 to Host Second Annual Iftar Event

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

American River College’s Associated Student Body approved $3,000 for its second annual Iftar event held on campus on March 27 during its March 7 meeting. ASB also approved a $1,000 budget for an event...

Subject to redistricting Jan. 2023, California’s 3rd Congressional District has migrated inland at the same time Kevin Kiley became its congressional representative. (Photo courtesy of Ballotopedia.org)

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley Holds Town Hall Teleconference After Public Outcry

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

On March 17, concerned citizens spent a portion of their evening on a teleconference call with Rep. Kevin Kiley (R) of California's 3rd District to address the changes taking place within the federal government...

History Professor Joshua Martinez joins the ARC faculty. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Kaneko Gallery hosts Dominick Porras’s “Silvery Synthesis”

Janelle Germain, Copy Editor March 24, 2025

American River College’s Kaneko Gallery is hosting another exhibition starting on March 24 and ending on April 18, and this time they are welcoming artist Dominick Porras to display his artistic lens.   “Silvery...

History Professor Joshua Martinez joins the ARC faculty. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

ARC Hires New History Professor Who Specializes in Native American History

Khushi Salgia, Newsletter Editor March 24, 2025

“History is written by those who won,” says Joshua Martinez, a new history professor at American River College.  Martinez, who teaches History 311 - History of the United States (1865 - Present)...

 Coach Marco Baldacchino is (centered middle) standing behind a sign on the ARC Football Stadium, arms crossed with football on the field on March 6., ( Photo by Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre)

Former ARC Football Player Marco Baldacchino Makes a Comeback as Offensive Assistant Coach

Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

 At the age of four, a young boy was watching his local football news, captivated by the sport and how the players moved and talked strategy. A touch of inspiration sparked in him, eager to explore this...

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...

Protesters wave Mexican and United Farm Workers flags at a pro-immigrant rally at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento on Feb 22 (Photo by Will Forseth)

LRCCD and Sacramento Residents Fight Tyranny

The Current Staff March 22, 2025

On either side of a debate over federal overreach, distrust and animosity are to be found. In Washington D.C., federal employees and career politicians are being ordered to tow the company line. Federal...

“Beavers: American River College’s Running Dynasty, 1964-1979”, published in December of 2024, expands on the long history of ARC’s track and field teams. (Photo Courtesy of Heritage Books, Inc.)

“Running Dynasty” Explores the Career of Al Baeta

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Reunions spur on many things for returning alumni. For David Bruhn, the 2024 Beavers Runners Reunion got him to write his 36th book. Bruhn has long covered running in California with “Stride Out" and...

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