ARC should learn from its Prop 8 mistakes
Staff Writer
April 24, 2013
American River College has a history with Proposition 8. That history includes everything from vocal protests in Rose Marks Quad during a moment of silence, to the Associated Student Body at the Supreme Court. Yes, even we, at The Current, got swept up in the controversy. Well, a couple of those former... Read more »
ARC students fail to step up
Current Staff
April 3, 2013
ASB elections approach fast while student voter turnout remains low It doesn’t take much observation on campus to notice that American River College students have many opinions. It also seems they have no problem sharing them. So why do they refuse, by and large, to make their voices heard where... Read more »
VAWA deserves to be law of the land
Current Staff
February 27, 2013
US without VAWA would be a more dangerous place for women It is unfortunate that nearly all of us know someone who has been affected by a violent crime. In 1994, the Violence Against Women Act was passed into law with the help of then Sen. Joe Biden. Last December, the VAWA expired for the third time... Read more »
California’s dream for education
Current Staff
February 13, 2013
In a society that keeps seeing education prices skyrocket (the average cost to attend a state college in 2012 was $22,261, and $33,000 if you’re attending a private university), recent college graduates are finding it extremely hard to find decent paying jobs. Even though the unemployment rate among... Read more »
Does Club Day serve its purpose?
Current Staff
December 5, 2012
The Current reached out to the Club and Events Board President, but he did not respond. It’s certainly a fun time. Music blares in Rose Marks Pavilion, food is brought to share and there is a big sense of togetherness. Then there’s the open mic, which always provides plenty of entertainment. Fun,... Read more »
In defense of higher education
Current Staff
November 25, 2012
Things are getting better. The unemployment rate is dropping, slowly but surely. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, we’ve had eight months of job growth and the horizon looks far less bleak than once thought. However, students should do all they can to hedge their bets when it comes to joining... Read more »
Professors must get on board with online textbooks
November 7, 2012
Being a student is expensive enough. So why add more of a debt with textbook prices that are uncalled for? When Gov. Jerry Brown passed bills 1052 and 1053, it allowed students the access to an online library of free electronic textbooks. Perhaps the most successful attempt at lightening the rising costs... Read more »
Why President Barack Obama deserves to be reelected
Editorial staff
October 24, 2012
Four years ago, we elected Barack Obama to be our president. He captivated the nation with his goals, character and composure. Many people felt like he had a lack of experience, but we decided that he was the right person for the job. Since being voted into office, Obama has proven he is an advocate... Read more »
Proposition 30: why it will help community colleges across California
Current Staff
October 10, 2012
If community college students ever wanted to find a reason to vote, then Proposition 30 would be a good one, because the proposition’s success or failure affects them directly. Proposition 30, the “Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012” would temporarily raise sales tax to 7.5... Read more »
Why Prop 32 must be voted down
Current Staff
September 19, 2012
“Paycheck Protection Initiative” damages unions’ representation in politics You’d have to be incredibly naïve to think that money doesn’t dictate politics in California. This year, corporations outspend unions nearly two-to-one in federal elections (254 million and 164 million respectively... Read more »
