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

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Photo Essay: Former student struggles with homelessness

Ashley Hayes-Stone
May 15, 2019
Courteney Duren-Hill and her son Gavin Hill stay at the Americas Best Value Inn in Sacramento, Calif. on Jan. 3, 2019. The former American River College student and her son lost their mobile home during the spring 2018 semester due to an increase in rent. Now, the pair has relocated from motel to motel in the Sacramento area. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)
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“My favorite holiday is definitely Halloween. I love dressing up. [Second favorite] is Christmas. I get to see all my family members.” - Magaly Rodriguez | Liberal Studies Major
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“Yeah, I do. Just to come out and support the school and all of that. Have some school spirit. I feel like just school spirit and energy, we can use a little bit more of that. Go Beavers.” - Mathes Klein | Administration of Justice Major
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