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The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The ARC concert choir will give their final performance of the year on May 13 and will be full of songs from Ireland. (Photo courtesy of @arcchoir Instagram)

American River College Choir Bring Songs of Ireland to Life in New Choir Concert

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

The American River College Concert Choir will be giving one last performance to close off this year fully immersed in the vibrant music of Ireland on May 13. Choir director Robert Halvorson is directing...

A collection of Whoreified’s pins and patch merch to introduce the logo of the band. (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Prepare to be Whoreified

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

“You're only insecure ‘cause we're here, we're whoreified!” The Sacramento band Whoreified includes a fearsome combination of outspoken lyrics and femme-fronted leadership to create a truly exhilarating...

The American River College Jazz Ensemble performs “Shiny Stockings” by Frank Foster at the 12th annual “Tribute to the War Years” concert on April 25. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

ARC Jazz Ensemble and ARC Jazz Combos put on an entertaining and lively show celebrating the music of the War Years.

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

In the 1940s, jazz was a way for American citizens to celebrate American culture and create hope and joy in a time of conflict and despair. The American River College Jazz Ensemble commemorated the spirit...

Dungeons and Dragons campaigns often feature epic battles against monsters using a 20-sided die to determine how well the fight goes (Photo illustration by Ly Clark April 29 2025)

You Really Should Play Some Dungeons and Dragons

Ly Clark, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

For some people, the words “Dungeons and Dragons” evokes images of actors Chris Pine and Justice Smith saving a city from evil wizards in the 2023 film,  “Honor Among Thieves”. For some, it brings...

Tracy Martin’s Passion and Experience Brings a Jane Austin Classic to Life for ARC Theatre

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

Tracy Martin and her sister Michelle bring Jane Austin’s classic “Sense and Sensibility” to life in a brand new production from the American River Theatre Department. Martin is directing the premiere...

Grande levitates into the light, indicative of “Brighter Days Ahead” (Photo courtesy of Republic Records)

Ariana Grande returns with the next chapter to “Eternal Sunshine”

Jose Herrera, Entertainment Editor April 27, 2025

A year after Ariana Grande’s seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine” (March 8, 2024), Grande revisits her most significant memories and pain on the deluxe version: “Better Days Ahead,” released...

The poster from the ARC department displaying previous and current actors. (Photo Courtesy of ARC Theatre Department)

“Sense & Sensibility” production opens on April 25, 2025

Carter Chitiva, Opinion Editor April 24, 2025

American River’s Theatre Department is known for its unique takes on various productions. In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, ARC is putting on a production, based on her 1811 novel, “Sense...

The Mars Volta continue to experiment with another album that leans heavily on their Latin fusion influence while incorporating past musical elements. (Album artwork courtesy of Clouds Hill/The Mars Volta)

Review: The Mars Volta’s “Lucro Sucio” is a Relaxing Ride Through Blended Musical Genres

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2025

As a long time music fan who has maintained a consistent awareness of the careers of the artists I enjoy, I’m always surprised to find the artists aging with me. I’m used to my media existing within...

This portion of the Poderosas Mural painted by Ruby Chacon and Isabel Martinez depicts five of the women nominated to be recognized for their advocacy work towards change in Sacramento. (Photo courtesy of the Poderosas Executive Board)

American River College Hosts the Poderosas Mural

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

American River College will soon host a new mural as well as the empowering message behind it. The Poderosas Mural will be hosted in the Writing Center, located in the Learning Resource Center on the ARC...

In her new book, Sarah Wynn-Williams accuses Facebook (now Meta) of valuing expansion of freedom as they grow globally, even to countries and governments that will use the Facebook software to control their population. (Photo Courtesy of Flatiron Books)

Facebook Tries to Silence Author of New Book

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

Fans of the HBO series “The Sopranos” will remember the internal conflict suffered by Jennifer Malfi, therapist to the protagonist, Tony Soprano. The conflict she dealt with had to do with her providing...

Shazil Mahmood gives a presentation on Ramadan and Iftar before sunset. (Photo by Memphis Coles on March 27, 2025).

Iftar Celebration Builds Unity and Understanding for Muslims at ARC

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

This year’s Ramadan holiday was capped with an Iftar celebration that brought together people from across the American River College community. On March 27, the Muslim Student Association and the...

Lady Gaga's “Mayhem” album delivers dramatic vocals that take listeners on an exhilarating ride. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records)

Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” is the Perfect Combination of her Various Musical Styles

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer March 29, 2025

After breaking the internet with the release of “Mayhem’s” second single, “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga successfully showcased the energy her album would have. “Gaga is standing upright again...

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