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On Nov. 25, Volunteers help to distribute toiletries bags for student to each car.

On Nov. 25, the Beaver Food Pantry distributed food and toiletries to needy students

Emily Mello, Photo Editor • December 10, 2020

On Nov. 25, the Beaver Food Pantry distributed food and toiletries to students who needed the items.  Following COVID-19 protocols, students lined up their cars in two rows by the portable classrooms...

A ballot worker in Sacramento, California goes through hundreds of ballots received by the County Registers office on , Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 3, 2020. (Photo by Irvis Orozco)

Photo Gallery: Ballots are counted at Sac County office on Nov 3,2020

Irvis Orozco, Staff Writer • November 5, 2020

American River College Librarys textbook scanning project grants students partial access to course materials for the fall 2020 semester. (Photo illustration by Alexander Musa)

ARC library provides access to free course materials

Alexander Musa, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020

The shift to online learning has not been without challenges for American River College students and faculty. Critical student resources, such as the ARC Library, are experiencing limited access due to...

American River College started construction on its Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) building in 2018. Now, after nearly two years, construction crews completed the building in August, according to Michael Klingman, Flint Project Manager. Klingman adds that there are still fill adjustments that need to be made on the inside of the building. “We’re still working through the punch and commissioning items,” Kingman said. The facility was scheduled to open at the start of the fall semester, but with all the COVID-19 setbacks, the opening of the new STEM building has been postponed until further notice. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day

Emily Mello, Photo Editor / Social Media Editor • September 4, 2020

ARC’s funeral services program sent both students and staff to assist with the post-death process in New York. (Photo by Heather Amberson)

ARC’s funeral services program provides assistance in New York

Heather Amberson, Staff Writer • May 16, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, New York has been the state hit the hardest by the virus, leading the nation in both cases and deaths. Now, American River College’s funeral services program has stepped...

Traveling restrictions and federal regulations: International Students Program reaches out to students in uncertain times (Photo by Illustration by Emily Mello)

Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have hit international students the hardest

Emily Mello, Photo Editor • May 14, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, international students are also dealing with challenges during this time in quarantine, including the new travel restrictions that prevent them from visiting their families...

Even with the COVID -19 issue, the American River College administration guarantees that constructors will continue to work to accomplish the deadline for the STEM building to be ready for the fall semester 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

STEM Building Construction isn’t a concern to ARC administration

Emily Mello, Photo Editor • April 16, 2020

Despite a campus shutdown brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, American River College’s new Science Technology Engineering Mathematics building (STEM) is still on track for completion by June. Even...

American River College running back Julie Leslie attempts to maneuver around a Laney College defensive back to score a touchdown. The game happened on Sept. 20, 2019, at ARC football field. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Getting recruited means more than excelling in the sport; ARC coaches speak about scouting that perfect fit

Emily Mello • April 1, 2020

American River College’s recruiting process for athletes requires coaches and staff members to dig into high schools and also around the district, to find who could fit better on the team and what specific...

A sign that reads ‘Campus Is Closed No Permit Required’ hangs on the ticket kiosk in an empty parking lot at American River College on March 16, 2020. Since the Los Rios Community College closed its campuses, students’ classes are now converted to online until further notice.

Photo Gallery : College faces pandemic

Emily Mello • March 17, 2020

The Los Rios Community College District announced on March 12 that the district will postpone face to face classes which results in online classes until further notice. White flyers with big bold red letters...

“I think it is a little over dramatic in my opinion, but I do understand why they would do it. I know people are scared of the virus, so I guess it makes sense. I think it is overrated because we go through this every other year, there is always some type of virus or disease, and it always passes. I don’t think we will be able to finish our EMT class, so we might just have to come back when all this is over and then either retake the class or continue where we left off.” Jonas Babel-Buckner | Criminal Justice Major

Campus Pulse : What do you think about the LRCCD campuses closing down?

Emily Mello • March 13, 2020

Andrea Garvey , American River College psychology professor and department chair , came from Brazil 26 years ago. Pictured here on Feb. 11 , 2020 , she was able to overcome the language barriers and succeed in her professional career and personal life. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Professor overcomes challenges of teaching in second language

Emily Mello • February 20, 2020

Brazil-born Andrea Garvey was just 22 when she moved to the United States to attend graduate school. Despite being an English as a Second Language student she faced a lot of challenges throughout her journey...

The Current’s opinion editor Colin Bartley and staff writer Alex Muegge get ready to distribute the paper at American River College on Feb.19, 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Photo of the Day : Feb. 19, 2020

Emily Mello • February 19, 2020

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