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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

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

RDC World (top left), MrBeast (top right), the Paul brothers (bottom left) and Kai Cenat (bottom right), are influencers who excel at entertaining their audiences. (Photo illustration by Anne Biebl)

Going viral online – is it a good or bad thing?

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer December 27, 2024

These days, social media is more mainstream than ever. With platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitch, becoming an influencer or streamer is more achievable than ever before. Influencers...

 Rory Gilmore, half of the Gilmore Girls duo, and the most famous gifted child on TV. (Photo Illustration by Khushi Salgia)

Being a Gifted Child is a Curse Rather Than a Gift

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer December 24, 2024

The leaves are turning orange and red, and the weather is getting cooler. The T-shirts are out, and the sweaters are in. For many, a crucial fall ritual is a rewatch of “Gilmore Girls,” a 7-season...

DSPS students had trouble finding their tutoring programs this semester after the SRC tutoring program was discontinued. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hoehne/Unsplash)

DSPS Students Lost as Tutoring is Abruptly Moved to LRC

The Current Staff December 23, 2024

One of American River College’s strategic goals that the administration launched in 2023, and maintained as a guiding policy until 2030, includes providing clear and effective pathways to success. In...

 An example of what a music streaming summary looks like. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

Nobody Cares About Your Spotify Wrapped

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

It’s December, which means holiday spirit in the air, last-minute Christmas shopping, spending time with loved ones, and, oh yeah, the release of Spotify Wrapped.  At the end of each year, music...

Heroes ready to take on the Seven deadly sins villains (Photo courtesy of White Fox studio)

Re:Zero Itself is Making the Isekai Genre Very Popular

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

“Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World,” might be the best isekai story out, and with the growing popularity of season three–it’s making a case for it. When people are looking for an anime to...

The opening title card for “Longlegs” is displayed before a special screening at Cinemark Century Greenback Lane theater. (Photo by Janelle Germain)

Top 5 Horror Movies of 2024

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

This year has brought a wave of diverse and groundbreaking horror to the genre. With movies ranging from physiological horror and creature-based scares—there has been no shortage of truly terrifying...

The artists that dominated and defined the cultural landscape of 2024. (Photo Illustration by Jose Herrera)

The 12 Best Albums of 2024: A Retrospective

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

The year 2024 was full of many unforgettable moments within the music space. 2024 was stacked with music releases back-to-back from some of the biggest artists in the world. From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking,...

“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...

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket unveiled (Photo illustration by Josh Zezzo).

College Football’s New 12-team Playoff Format is great for the sport, or is it?

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

2024 brought an abundance of changes to the college football landscape. Throughout the 2023 season, we learned that there would be some differences, with conference realignment, the growing chaos of the...

With the semester nearing its end, students have many new and exciting opportunities to enroll into. (Photo courtesy of Dmytro Aksonov/istock)

Inside The Athletics Department

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

American River College is home to 20 different sports including tennis, volleyball and water polo. The kinesiology and athletics department hosts and supports all student athletes on campus. This department...

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