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D.A.C.A. is a type of temporary executive level administrative relief against deportation.

According to a paper published by the Pew Research Center in 2014, the United States has a long history going back several decades of deferring deportation for certain protected groups. There have been 39 executive grants of temporary immigration relief since 1956.  (File Photo)

Undocumented and Unafraid

Solange Echeverria May 3, 2017

American River College student Anna came here from the Pacific Islands with her mother when she was 6 years old. Anna, who asked not to use her real name for fear of being deported, says she  had no concept...

The Women of Color dialogue series event is part of an ongoing dialogue series that discusses not just stereotypes, but ways to address and overcome them.  (Photo Illustration by T.J. Martinez)

The angry black woman myth

Solange Echeverria May 3, 2017

The American River College UNITE sponsored  “The Myth of the Angry Black Woman as part of its ‘Women of Color Dialogue Series” on April 20. The Women of Color dialogue series event is part of an...

Artivism, a portmanteau of the words art and activism, is part of a world-wide phenomenon where artists of all genres use artistic expression to move forward the dialogue of social justice. (Photo courtesy of Aisha Fukushima)

RAPtivist uses activism to fight social injustice

Solange Echeverria April 5, 2017

Aisha Fukushima’s talent is a sumptuous buffet: singer, poet, RAPtivist (rap activist), educator and then some. The list is almost as long as her travel itinerary, which spans 20 countries across four...

Muslim travel ban instills fear for U.S. immigrants

Solange Echeverria March 22, 2017

Although two federal judges temporarily blocked President Trump’s latest travel ban preventing travelers from six predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States, a sense of unease and...

American River College infielder Trinity Norris prepares to bat during a game versus Sierra College on March 7, 2017. (Photo by John Ennis)

Beavers get slaughtered 10-2 against Sierra College

Solange Echeverria March 15, 2017

The American River College’s women’s softball team struggled against Sierra College, losing with a final score of 10-2 on March 2. With several injured players compelling the team to rotate positions,...

Brave spaces are a unique place that allow students to speak about issues currently bothering them. (Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock)

Opinion: From safe spaces to Brave Spaces

Solange Echeverria March 6, 2017

It was the Wednesday just after last November’s Presidential election. The mood on campus was at best, subdued. Those of us who did not vote for Donald Trump and what his supporters stood for were swinging...

Confidential W.E.A.V.E. advocate comes to Los Rios to discuss dating violence; domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking. (Illustration by Lidiya Grib)

Empowering victims to empower themselves

Solange Echeverria February 21, 2017

The Los Rios Community College District  and Women Escaping Assault and Violent Environments have partnered together to bring a WEAVE Confidential Advocate to each of its campuses one day per week. WEAVE...

American River College opened a Campus Pride Center for the LGBT community. They are now looking to hire someone to run the center. (Illustration by Lidiya Grib)

ARC opens first Pride Center for LGBT community in the Los Rios Community College district

Solange Echeverria December 7, 2016

ARC is opening an LGBTQ Pride Center on campus as part of its ongoing commitment “to provide a safe and inclusive learning and working environment for everyone at ARC,” according to a recent statement...

Dr. Christopher Emdin speaking about Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Hip-Hop fusion in the community rooms, Thursday, Oct. 20. Many students showed up to listen to Dr. Emdin relate learning to Hip-Hop culture.

Author uses hip-hop to engage learning

Solange Echeverria October 25, 2016

UNITE hosted Dr. Chris Emdin, bestselling author and public speaker who uses the art of hip-hop to keep students, especially students of color, engaged in science on Thursday. The community room at...

Info graphic by Jordan Schauberger

UNITE kicks of Black Lives Matter Brave Space series

Solange Echeverria October 20, 2016

American River College’s Universal eNgaging Inclusive Transformative Education (U.N.I.T.E.) program is spearheading a series of events that address the Black Lives Matter movement and the painful impact...

Renee Marie watches American River College student Omar Ramirez sign an encouraging mesage to her nephew Xander, who now shows no signs of cancer. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Going for the gold to cure childhood cancer

Solange Echeverria September 28, 2016

Every Tuesday for the last month, American River College student Reneé Marie has been on campus encouraging folks to “glow gold,” the official color to bring awareness to childhood cancer. September...

Aztec dance group Maquilli Tonatiuh performs in front of the Kaneko Art Gallery on Sept. 15 (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Aztec dancers perform at Kaneko Gallery

Solange Echeverria September 21, 2016

Aztec dancers perform at Kaneko GalleryAmerican River College hosted a reception on Thursday to showcase the artwork of Mexican artist Alfredo Abraham Endoqui Guerrero. The exhibition, “Arte Plumario”,...

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