The American River Current

Letter to the Editor: Jeremy Diefenbacher

Letter to the Editor and • November 19, 2014

Dear Editor, I came into the office this morning and was shown the last two articles written by your News Editor John Ferrannini . I was shocked that of all of the things that are said at the Clubs...

Social technology – A generational perspective

Cameron Weaver and Cameron Weaver • November 17, 2014

The rise of technology has revolutionized the way the world communicates and practically dissolved international borders. But while there is a plethora of data in regards to benefits and detriments of...

Don’t tolerate the violence

Current Editorial • November 10, 2014

Witnesses of the four-woman brawl that began in the cafeteria and escalated to the area in front of the bookstore on Oct. 27 expressed shock that an institution of higher learning was the scene of such...

“Rock the Vote” is a joke

Emily K. Rabasto and Emily K. Rabasto • November 4, 2014

What do young people really care about? Getting high, packing heat and questioning what they’re turning down for. Actually, no. But Rock the Vote might as well have said that with the people it has...

Head to Head: Should ARC adopt designated smoking areas?

Kameron Schmid and Cameron Weaver • October 28, 2014

By Kameron Schmid and Cameron Weaver Kameron Schmid: YES Sacramento City College’s designated smoking areas policy is a reasonable and fair treatment of the issue of public smoking on a college...

Aiding Financial Aid: Many ARC students need it, how can the process be improved?

William Cameron and William Cameron • October 24, 2014

Financial aid is vital to many students at American River College. Despite its availability, however, it can also be a great hassle. So the question must be asked: how can financial aid improve? Many...

Bachelor’s Degree program should be available at ARC: Third largest community college in California should offer more opportunities

Current Editorial • October 20, 2014

Bachelor’s degrees for select disciplines will be offered at 15 California community colleges beginning in 2017, but, somehow, not at American River College. With ARC being the third largest community...

Head to Head: Should undocumented students receive financial aid?

John Ferrannini and Cameron Weaver • October 15, 2014

By John Ferrannini and Cameron Weaver John Ferrannini: YES Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed a law that would allow students who have entered the United States illegally to receive loans to attend...

Recent national cases begs question: why is abuse still overlooked?

Breana Herndon and Breana Herndon • October 15, 2014

In our society, domestic violence has become a big problem, but continues being largely ignored. Abuse is never okay, and should not be tolerated by anyone, male or female. NFL running back Ray Rice,...

Graduating Students Shouldn’t Wait to Walk: If graduating occurs year-round, why is ceremony limited to the spring?

Breana Herndon and Breana Herndon • October 6, 2014

Every spring, American River College holds a commencement ceremony for that year’s graduates. Many of these students, however, completed their coursework in the fall semester and had to wait months for...

Head to Head: Should ARC be Hosting a Beer-Related College Hour?

Matthew Peirson and Joseph Daniels • October 2, 2014

By Joseph Daniels and Matthew Peirson Joseph Daniels: YES There has been some concerns over whether or not College Hour should host the upcoming lecture, “History and Science of Beer”. Other...

Violent behavior is no fault of gamers: I play violent games, and I’m no criminal

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson • September 26, 2014

Last night, I went on a rampage. I killed several people with my bare hands, and was thoroughly entertained. No, not in real life, but on Xbox live. Gaming does not make people violent. When will...