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ASB Student Senate president Valencia Scott speaks during a Senate meeting on Feb. 16, 2017 at ARC. Topics discussed during the meeting included a parking fee increase, the creation of a meditation center, and funding for ASB elections. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Student Senate discusses draft resolution to designate ARC a “safe zone”

John Ennis February 21, 2017

At the Student Senate's February 16 meeting, the senate’s president Valencia Scott read a draft of a joint resolution to designate ARC as a "safe zone" for students who have been impacted by the recent...

Director of Finance Brian Stalker, CAEB President Justin Nicholson, CAEB Vice President Mary Stedman and newly appointed Director of Communications Bruce Rand at the February 14 meeting. (Photo by John Ennis)

CAEB appoints new Director of Communications and discusses increase of parking fees

John Ennis February 15, 2017

The Clubs and Events Board had a sweet start to its Valentine's Day meeting by passing out heart shaped boxes of chocolates to members in attendance, which came in contrast to the discussion of an increase...

Jacob Olson (left) and Ben McNeilley (right) are shown sitting outside in the rain promoting for the American River College Engineering Club. The sign they have posted says “ARC Engineering Club Wants You.” (Photo by Mychael Jones)

Engineering Club shows off creations at Club Day; others promote awarness

John Ennis and John Ennis February 13, 2017

The Clubs and Events Board held its semi-regular Club Day inside the Student Center on Thursday due to heavy rain that would have made the usual event location in the quad undesirable. Club representatives...

Student Senate President Valencia Scott (left) and Parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta (right) at the student senate meeting on No. 10. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate appoints new member, supports resolutions to lower the cost of public transportation for students

John Ennis November 14, 2016

Student Senate President Valencia Scott introduced their newest senator, Silencio Ratkowski, on Thursday after an emotional chair message about the significance of the election results and her empathy...

CAEB President Justin Nicholson addresses the Student Senate at their meeting on November 3.

Student Senate discusses a canned food drive for next Club Day

John Ennis November 8, 2016

CAEB President Justin Nicholson announced that ARC's next Club Day will involve a canned food drive, winter coat drive and that all members of Student Senate will be required to participate in at Thursday’s...

ARC President Thomas Greene speaks to an audience of athletes and supporters at the grand opening of the soccer stadium on Friday October 28. (Photo by John Ennis)

ARC opens new soccer stadium

John Ennis November 1, 2016

ARC President Thomas Greene welcomed a small audience of sports players and supporters on to the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new soccer stadium inside a room to the left of the bleachers...

The student senate discusses the creation of a food pantry at their meeting on October 27, 2016. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate continue discussion about creating food pantry

John Ennis November 1, 2016

The student senate discussed plans to create a food pantry on campus and details for a possible Spring film festival at their meeting on Thursday. Major Reneé Marie, ARC student and Reserve Force Officer...

Indecent exposure suspect Nathaniel Forney who was arrested on Tuesday for an incident that occurred at American River College. (Photo courtesy of the Los Rios Police Department)

Los Rios Police Department arrests indecent exposure suspect

John Ennis October 20, 2016

Los Rios Police Department, in cooperation with the Sacramento Sheriff’s SAFE (Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement) team arrested indecent exposure suspect, Nathaniel Forney, 20, on Tuesday near Myrtle...

American River College student senate president Valencia Scott (left) and Parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta (right) listen to discussion at the October 13, 2016 meeting in the board room. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Senate allocates $1,000 to the American River Review

John Ennis October 17, 2016

The ARC student senate added new board members and passed a bill to fund the American River Review at their meeting on Thursday. Senator Yasmeen Baxter was sworn in early in the meeting then President...

American River Coleege student Senate president Valencia Scott (left) with Justin Nicholson (center) and Alejandra Hilbert (right) gives hear opening message at the October 6, 2016 meeting. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Student senate discusses food pantry to fight student hunger

John Ennis October 7, 2016

The student senate of American River College discussed ways to create a student-led food pantry to deal with the issue of food insecurity among students on campus at Thursday’s meeting. Student hunger...

American River College Student Senate President Valencia Scott (right) with Vice President Alejandra Hilbert (left) delivers her opening message at the September 29, 2016 meeting in the board room. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Senate appoints new senator, receives request for Vocal Jazz Ensemble funding

John Ennis October 3, 2016

American River College (ARC) Student Senate President Valencia Scott introduced their newest Senator, Lloyd Guzman, during the Senate’s last agenda meeting for the month of September. Guzman, first...

Senate President Valencia Scott (2nd from left) discusses the agenda as other members of the board listen at the Sept. 15, 2016 meeting in the board room. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate continues debate over hiring new parliamentarian

John Ennis September 20, 2016

The American River College Student Senate continued deliberation over whether to contract parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta at their meeting on Thursday. Senator Laurie Jones motioned to have Cuesta's...

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