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Less common names can often influence an applicants chance of being hired. (Photo illustration by Emily K. Rabasto)

By any other name, you might be more employable

Brittini Burns and Brittini Burns December 3, 2013

A parent’s decision to give a child an identifiably African-American name has been a controversial topic, as some people believe individuals with these names will later be ostracized. Are African-American...

Current Editorial: No more cutting in line

Current Staff December 3, 2013

Continuing American River College students with more than 90 degree-applicable semester units will lose priority registration status and be eligible for open enrollment only, beginning summer 2014. Currently...

College athletes should get paid to play

Shedric Allen and Shedric Allen December 2, 2013

The debate about college athletes getting paid has been going on for a while now, but recently has been heated up, specifically with the Johnny Manziel controversy. He is alleged to have taken money from...

ARC drop policy shows no mercy for students

Antionette Latrese and Antionette December 2, 2013

Although I have never been one of those students who shows up to classes sporadically or only on exam dates, what has always bothered me is the strict drop policy that professors here at American River...

Letters to the editor: Tamara Trecekl-Dunning

Tamara Trecekl-Dunning and November 20, 2013

I am deeply troubled at the factual inaccuracies of much of the information in Mr. Riley’s letter to the editor of the Current. First, Mr. Riley’s managed to both accuse the Administration and Advisor...

Gamers unite and raise money for children’s hospitals

Gamers unite and raise money for children’s hospitals

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic November 15, 2013

The gaming culture has been stereotyped for as long as it has existed. When people hear the term gamer, they may picture an overweight male who lives in his parents’ basement scarfing down burgers and...

Opinion: Tenure used as a security blanket

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood November 15, 2013

Tenure is a senior academic's contractual right not to have his or her position terminated without just cause. While I can understand the reason for this contract, what I do not find acceptable is professors...

Opinion: Hip-hop was sleeping, not dead

J'Neil Gibson and J'Neil Gibson November 15, 2013

Legendary rap artist Nasir Jones released his eighth album in 2006 titled “Hip-Hop is Dead.” Seven years later, the hip-hop community still struggles with this monumental statement, leading some...

You have your Beliefs, I have mine

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson November 14, 2013

Politics and religion can be at odds, separating the public on so many different issues, yet they have one thing in common: they cause conflict. Every day Americans and are exposed to some form of political...

Letter to the Editor: Chris Rogers

Current Reader and November 13, 2013

The following is a letter to The Current from ARC Student Chris Rogers.  I do not know Mr. Riley.  I was not here to know his part in the ASB's support of "Prop 8" in 2008.  The only things I know...

Letter to the Editor: Jorge Riley

Current Reader and November 12, 2013

The following is a letter to the American River Current from acting Associated Student Body president Jorge Riley.  To the editor: During my time here as Student Body President I have been constantly...

Shaken and stirred

Shaken and stirred

Jeff Gonzales and Jeff Gonzales November 7, 2013

Nibiru still hasn't struck us and the Reptilians have yet to pour from a hollow Earth to take over with Illuminati help. But don't be sad, conspiracy theorists. You were right about the whole, crazy Big...

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