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Guest speakers, Adrian Jasper, Muhammad Saifullah, Yusuf Ali, and Parrish Geary speak at Unite: I am Black, I am Muslim on Feb. 9.

Panel shares stories about being black and Muslim

Jared Smith February 14, 2017

UNITE, and the Center for Teaching and Learning held a college hour event on February 9. The event, “I am Black and I am Muslim,” aimed to educate about Islam. The panel event included four guest...

People should pay attention to the news even in depressing times. A student reads the ARC Current. (photo by Lidiya Grib)

Opinion: The importance of staying informed

Jared Smith February 6, 2017

“The news is too depressing and too sad to read,” is a phrase that seems to be thrown around often these days. Yet without the news we would be lost. In fact, when the news is most depressing is...

Clubs and Events Board president Justin Nicholson (left) works at the canned food drive with vice president Mary Stedman (right). They were handing out popcorn and coolectiong canned food items for hungrt students. (Photo by Mychael Jones)

CAEB holds canned food drive at Club Day

Jared Smith November 21, 2016

Club Day was held in front of the ARC book store in the quad on Nov. 17. The event was brought together by the ARC Clubs and Events Board (CAEB) who was also hosting a canned food drive during the event. The...

American River College student Momna Shabazz speaks during a panel titled “Hello, I am a Muslim” hosted by the Muslim Student Association on Nov. 9, 2016 at ARC. Shabazz talked about her experiences growing us as a Muslim and how she was treated in school. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Muslim Student Association celebrates Islam

Shiavon Chatman and Jared Smith November 15, 2016

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) collaborated with UNITE to host an event titled “Hello I am Muslim,” on Wednesday. The event was hosted in the Student Center Community rooms one and two. The...

Photo illustration by Lidiya Grib

Opinion: Stressed students aren’t alone

Jared Smith November 8, 2016

Are you feeling stressed? Do you feel overwhelmed with everything you have to do? You’re not the only one. College can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Students have social...

Guest speaker Julie Greene presents for the Solar Cookers International organization, informing students about solar cookers in Davies Hall 107 on Nov. 3. 
(Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Solar Cookers International informs Model UN club about solar cookers

Jared Smith November 4, 2016

The Model United Nations Club welcomed a guest speaker from Solar Cookers International (SCI) to a crowd of MUN club members on Thursday in Davies Hall 107. Speaker Julie Greene was there to explain...

ARC student Jack Simmons using his smartphone next to the Liberal Arts breezeway, October 13, 2016.

Opinion: Cell phones – Distraction or Tool?

Jared Smith October 26, 2016

Smart phones are easily one of this generation's greatest new technologies. They allow us to have instant access to the world around us, start controversy in just a few words stamped out with our fingers,...

Paul Francios discussing the upcoming sci-fi writing contest with Phil Smith in the Librabry on October 18, 2016. (James Saling)

ARC to host first Annual Sci-Fiction writing contest

Jared Smith October 20, 2016

The details of the American River College first annual Science Fiction Writing Contest were discussed at a college hour held in the Library today. The first prize will be given $200 and will be considered,...

Christian Kiefer was recently named best creative writer in Sacramento. (Photo courtesy of Christian Kiefer)

ARC professor named best creative writer in Sacramento

Jared Smith October 17, 2016

English Professor Christian Kiefer loves to write. He was newly named best creative writer of Sacramento by the Sacramento News and Review (SNR). A modest man, Kiefer joked that the SNR has no taste. Kiefer...

American River Colleges production of Cabaret won both regional and national awards at the American College Theater Festival in Denver this February.


Left to right: Rayana Wedge, Supatchaya Sunpanich, Kyra Britto (as Sally Bowles), Emmanuel Jimenez and Alysia Samba pose in costume. The musical Cabaret opened at ARC October 7, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Brian Williams)

ARC theater heats up with “Cabaret”

Jared Smith October 11, 2016

The R-rated show “Cabaret” opened at American River College last Friday which showcased many great musical numbers accompanied by dances where the women even danced in heels. Opening night for...

The Beaver Bookstores sales are impacted by online retailers. (File Photo)

Opinion: ARC’s bookstore pricing needs to get more competitive

Jared Smith October 6, 2016

College student’s wallets are crying. According to Collegeboard.org, the average college student shells out $1,200 a year for textbooks, and the price is only getting higher. These averages are conservative...

American River College Beavers, Damen Wheeler, Jr. Daliceo Calloway, Moises Valcarcel, and Anthony Luke raise their helmets during the game against San Mateo on Oct. 1. 
(photo by Lidiya Grib)

ARC blows out San Mateo 40-13

Jared Smith October 3, 2016

The American River College football team started and finished the night strong as it defeated San-Mateo 40-13 on Saturday. The Beavers are now 4-1 on the season. Coach Jon Osterhout said that it was...

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