Woman’s Self Defense Class offered on campus
April 19, 2013
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. American River College and ARC Kinesiology & Athletic Department are Presenting a two day Women’s Self Defense class ( see attached flyer). It is a R.A.D. certified course. R.A.D. is the strongest self-defense network in the country. The course meets... Read more »
Fierce students hold event to promote inclusion
Sam Urrea, Staff Writer
April 16, 2013
Members of LGBTQA student club have 8 minutes of silence American River College club Fierce held a celebration on campus to support love and the freedom to love. Supporters and interested bystanders promoted the cause for a view on equal rights from candidates a day before f the new ARC elections. Fierce,... Read more »
Club Day is a success after its initial cancellation
Natasha Honeywood, Staff Writer
March 23, 2013
Change of Club and Events President stalls Club Day Fight for Education was the theme for Club Day on March 21. With 27 clubs in attendance, food ranging from hot dogs to tri-tip sandwiches, and a stage for any student to display their talents, you wouldn’t have wanted to miss it. If you are wondering... Read more »
ARC Spring Blood Drive
March 10, 2013
The Bloodmobiles return to campus Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. They will be located between Campus Police and the Parking structure. Donors are reminded to eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating and to bring a photo ID. For more information, contact the... Read more »
ARC parking structure opens in grand style
Mark Ahling, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 14, 2013
The new parking structure at American River College has been completed and will officially open for students on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Its official dedication was held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, by a host of speakers, including Dr. David Viar, ARC President. The $25.4 million project was... Read more »
Floriculture dept. presents Valentine’s Day Flower Sale!
February 13, 2013
The Floriculture department will be hosting a Valentine’s Day flower sale, Feb. 14, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Rose Marks Quad. Many varieties will be available, at a range of price points. All proceeds go to the Floriculture department to purchase lab supplies.
First PUENTE Project event held in new Student Center
Jonathan H. Ellyson, Assistant Web Editor
February 3, 2013
The PUENTE Project, a program for transfer students at American River College, hosted the first cultural event in the New Student Center: Promoción de Educación Scholarship Fundraiser (to promote education). The fundraiser featured live music and dancing. The event, which christened the new facility,... Read more »
‘The Art of Printmaking’ featured in 2013 calendars for Kaneko Gallery fundraiser
Carla Manes, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
American River College art students, together with Professor Mick Sheldon, are proud to announce their fifth annual “Kaneko Gallery Fundraising Calendars” for 2013 which are now available. “I’m thinking that, for our fifth year making this thing, it’s gonna catch on fire… I’m totally excited,”... Read more »
A smoke-free struggle
Ashley King, Photographer
November 26, 2012
The Current’s Ashley King describes her battle with Smoking Cessation Therapy As a smoker of eight years, quitting is a decision that comes almost too easy for me. Who quits smoking during midterms? That’s just asking for an F. I lost 65 pounds in the last year; won’t quitting smoking make me... Read more »
Major decisions: the highest-growing fields of study for ARC students
Carla Manes, Staff Writer
November 26, 2012
If you are a student at American River College but haven’t decided on your major, you should ask yourself this: what am I interested in? What jobs will be in demand when I’m finished with my education? How much money do I want to make and what is the least expensive way to achieve my goal? Earning... Read more »
