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Diana Ormanzhi’s surreal paintings on display at the James Kaneko Gallery at American River College through February 8 (Photo by Will Forseth)

Illusion of Sanctuary Art Gallery Premiers at James Kaneko Gallery

William Forseth, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Nestled in one of the most unassuming corners of American River College’s main campus, behind the theater in what seems like a back alley suite covered in beige stucco, one can find the James Kaneko...

Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones, Matisse Thybulle and Jonathan Isaac are among the trade targets that make the most sense for the Sacramento Kings at the NBA trade deadline. (Photo Illustration by Joseph Bianchini)

The Sacramento Kings must make a move before the NBA trade deadline

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor February 7, 2024

While the Sacramento Kings stand firmly in the middle of the Western Conference playoff picture, it is imperative for their front office to make a move prior to the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline. It...

“Try That In a Small Town,” by Jason Aldean does no justice for country music. (Photo courtesy of BBR Music Group)

“Try That In a Small Town” is a cryptic condescension towards Black people

Shy Bell, A&C Editor December 14, 2023

Not too long ago, I was returning from the store down the street from my house. I was walking through my middle-class suburban neighborhood in Sacramento, California, when I peered to the left and something...

Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District Brian King, pictured at American River College on Dec. 6, 2022, is a finalist for chancellor of the San Diego Community College District. (Photo by Lorraine Barron)

LRCCD Chancellor Brian King is a finalist for chancellor of San Diego Community College District

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor December 5, 2023

Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, was listed as a finalist for the chancellor position at the San Diego Community College District on Nov. 16, according to the SDCCD website. The...

The new Los Rios Community College District chief of police would lead a police department responsible for American River College and three other colleges. (Photo by Joseph Bianchini)

LRCCD seeks to fill chief of police position

Shy Bell and Joseph Bianchini December 5, 2023

The Los Rios Community College District is currently searching for a new police chief following the retirement of Chief Larry Savidge this past summer. According to Gabe Ross, LRCCD chief strategies...

American River College’s jazz ensemble performance is a tribute to jazz musician Duke Ellington, while the jazz combos bring their own arrangements to the stage. (Photo courtesy of Robyn Eifertsen)

ARC showcases two jazz performances

Shy Bell, A&C Editor November 30, 2023

The spirit of jazz has come to embrace the American River College community just in time for the last stage of the fall semester. ARC will host two upcoming performances for students to show their talents...

American River College Beaver Cares needs to be held accountable for the funds to support students. (Photo by Lorraine Barron)

ARC’s Beaver Cares services are complicated and difficult for students to access

The Current Staff November 28, 2023

American River College’s Beaver Cares program is supposed to provide services for students in crisis, but instead a student must battle for their needs to be met. Beaver Cares needs to be held accountable...

Season two of “Loki” leaves viewers with their jaws dropped after every episode. (Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios)

“Loki” season two brings optimism for Marvel’s future

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor November 28, 2023

In a time where it seems that Marvel has wasted a lot of good titles with subpar content filled with bad CGI and weird plot holes, season two of “Loki” is able to provide MCU fans with optimism for...

American River College dominated the court defeating Diablo Valley College in four sets on Nov. 8, 2023. (Photo by Shy Bell)

ARC’s women’s volleyball team crushes Diablo Valley College

Shy Bell, A&C Editor November 27, 2023

American River College’s women’s volleyball team prevailed against Diablo Valley College 3-1 on Nov. 8. In the somewhat crowded gym, family, friends and fans gathered for the last home match of...

Sufjan Stevens broaches many momentous themes with his new album “Javelin.” (Photo courtesy of Asthmatic Kitty Records)

Sufjan Stevens’ latest album is a tremendous one for the emotionally distraught

Shy Bell, A&C Editor November 21, 2023

I’m cold, it’s really early in the morning (what most would call late at night). My heart hurts, for many reasons and I am trying to keep a level head. Let me write this: Sufjan Stevens released...

At this year’s Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal Regional Conference, The Current earned an Online General Excellence award for the second straight year. (Photo by Joseph Bianchini)

The Current puts up another strong showing at JACC conference

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor November 16, 2023

American River College’s Current staff attended the annual Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal Regional Conference at San Francisco State University on Oct. 14, where similar to last...

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