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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

Introducing Whoreified

Janelle Germain and Khushi Salgia May 22, 2025

Whoreified is a Sacramento femme-fronted punk band that has been taking the Sacramento punk scene by storm. With their out-spoken lyrics and exhilarating stage presence, this band has already created a...

The Music Department Adds a New Beacon of Culture to its Ensemble

Jose Leon and Kelly McCrystle May 21, 2025

For thousands of years Central and South America has cultivated and birthed sound that is known today for having the power to compel listeners to shuffle feet and sway hips. The music of this region has...

Horrifying scenes from some of the most anticipated horror movies of 2025 including “Companion,” “Sinners,” and “HIM” (from left to right). (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Top 5 Horror Movies of 2025 That Are Worth the Watch

Janelle Germain, Copy Editor May 21, 2025

So far, 2025 has already seen its fair share of unsettlingly thrilling releases on the big screen, but there is still a long lineup of anticipated movies yet to be released. Some of these 2025 releases...

“Andor” Season 2 is mostly able to juggle its large cast of characters and plot lines. (Photo courtesy Disney+)

“Andor” Season Two Solidifies the Show as the Greatest Star Wars Series Yet

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

When Lucasfilm announced that they would be releasing a show to Disney+ about Cassian Andor, a character whose fate we already knew after 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” fans were skeptical...

Charli XCX is among other rising stars that are at the forefront of this movement (Photo illustration by Jose Herrera)

The Return of Recession Pop and Why It’s Needed Now More Than Ever

Jose Herrera, Arts & Culture Editor May 18, 2025

As of late, the global economy is facing the increasing fear of re-entering a recession. The current United States President, Donald Trump, has been making questionable moves left and right, and one of...

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...

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