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The California Community Colleges Board of Governors (BOG) fee waiver has made changes that requires students to maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA and complete at least 50 percent of their coursework. This will drive students to take their work seriously. (Illustration by Sharriyona Platt)

Opinion: BOG waiver changes are a good thing

Sharriyona Platt May 5, 2016

With the California Community Colleges Board of Governors (BOG) fee waiver, students may enroll in college courses without being ready to put forth the effort to achieve great grades or maintain a good...

American River College is hosting a classified vs. faculty softball game on April 29 to allow a chance for them to meet with and collaborate with each other away from their typical roles. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Classified vs. Faculty Softball game set for April 29

Sharriyona Platt April 26, 2016

In the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie, American River College is hosting a classified staff vs. faculty softball game, bringing the school’s community together to associate in an atmosphere...

Shawarma Thrower poses as mother earth for students to draw during the Earth Day celebration on April 19. (photo by Sharriyona Platt)

ARC hosts two-day event celebrating Earth Day

Sharriyona Platt April 22, 2016

American River College celebrated Earth Day with a two day celebration on April 19 to 20 with visits from environmental groups and organizations, artwork displays by students, vendors and a live band....

American River College student Angelica DeGuzman went low during the limbo competition at Club day near the book store on April 14, 2016. Club day rules allows the person to touch the ground as long as their hands dont touch the ground. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

CAEB hosts “Kaleidoscope Games” Club Day

Sharriyona Platt April 18, 2016

American River College’s Club and Events Board (CAEB) hosted the “Kaleidoscope Games” Club Day Thursday. “This was the most game-filled Club Day of the semester,” CAEB President Justin Nicholson...

The fifth annual integration bee will be held April 22 in Raef Hall. (Illustration by Sharriyonna Platt and Allante Morris)

ARC to hold fifth annual calculus bee

Sharriyona Platt April 18, 2016

American River College is hosting their fifth annual Integration Bee on April 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Raef Hall. The integration bee is a calculus competition in which students must solve difficult math...

The Los Rios Police Department speaks with students during the career fair at American River College on April 7.  (Photo by Sharriyona Platt)

ARC hosts career fair

Sharriyona Platt April 11, 2016

The career fair at American River College on Thursday gave students the opportunity to network with employers within the fields of majors offered on the campus and more. Students got the opportunity...

American River College will host a two day Rape Aggression Defense Class (R.A.D) on April 29 and April 30 for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  (Photo by Sharriyona Platt)

ARC to offer women’s self-defense classes

Sharriyona Platt April 7, 2016

With April being sexual assault awareness month, American River College is providing an opportunity to girls and women age 14 and older to attend a two-day Rape Aggression Defense class (R.A.D.). The...

American River College is holding a career fair on April 7 and further information can be found at the career center in the Student Services building. (Photo by Sharriyona Platt)

Career fair coming to ARC

Sharriyona Platt April 4, 2016

American River College is holding a career fair April 7 to give students the opportunity to network with employers and get a feel of what job opportunities are suitable for their majors. The career...

Garey Hollenbeck, Math Club President at American River College participated in the pie eating and won on March 14, 2016.  (Photo by Bailey Carpenter)

ARC celebrates Pi Day 2016

Sharriyona Platt March 16, 2016

The mathematics department at American River College celebrated Pi Day on Monday with an art contest, pie eating contest, games and a Pi digit reciting contest. Students and faculty gathered in the...

From left to right, The Initiatives Kyle Tyson, Anothony Johnson, Raven Kauba, and Darius Upshaw discuss the artwork that is on display and for sale at the First Annual Phi Theta Kappa Fundraiser Banquet on Mar. 12, 2016.  (Photograph by Timon Barkley)

Phi Theta Kappa hosted 1st annual fundraiser banquet

Sharriyona Platt March 15, 2016

The American River College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society hosted their first annual fundraising banquet at the Timber Creek Ballroom in Roseville on Saturday. The fundraiser consisted of an art showcase...

Students line up for a slice of pie at last years Pi Day, March 12, 2014. (Photo by Alexander Panasenko)

ARC to hold a Pi Day event

Sharriyona Platt March 11, 2016

In celebration of Pi Day 2016, the American River College mathematics department is hosting an event that includes an art contest, games, pie eating contest, and a Pi digit reciting competition. The...

Former legislative analyst and Assembly staff member Pamela Haynes and former State Senator Deborah Ortiz during college hour at American River College on March 3. The two women were honored for there public service. (Photo by Sharriyona Platt)

ARC hosts Women’s History Month college hour

Sharriyona Platt March 7, 2016

American River College celebrated two women who have devoted their professional lives to public service during college hour on Thursday. Former legislative analyst and state assembly staff member Pamela...

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