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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

Poster found in the ARC Library reflecting equity, inclusion, and community remain values upheld at ARC on May, 6, 2025. (Photo by Brianca Zeno)

What is ARC’s Stance on Maintaining DEI and Minority Resources?

Brianca Zeno, Staff Writer May 24, 2025

Recent threats of executive orders have been leveled by President Donald Trump about pulling federal funding from colleges and universities throughout the United States that refuse to withdraw policies...

How to push through the last weeks of spring semester with the “happy hormones”

How to push through the last weeks of spring semester with the “happy hormones”

Laryn Godbold, Copy Editor May 22, 2025

Spring break has come and gone, and students are now enduring the last half of the semester. This is the time for everyone to blossom, but students are hit with anxiety and stress instead. Many may feel...

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...

Communications professor at ARC offers personal insight on teaching at ARC

Ly Clark, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

David Shrope-Austin has been a professor of Communications at American River College for a decade and offers insight into his journey here, his goals within his position, and what part of teaching communications...

Find information on campus at the career center, open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and located in the Welcome and Support Center. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

There Are Jobs at ARC for Students Who Are Looking

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

Having trouble finding a job that can work with your schedule as a student? Look no further than here at American River College for jobs and internships. ARC provides many different on-campus jobs from...

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...

From Left to Right: Aleu Lee, Patrick Saunders, Alla Nersisova and Kenny Scott Johnson work on their modified core exercises at the end of the weight training and fitness class. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

The Adaptive Sports Program Opens Up Exercise to Students of All Abilities

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Hidden in the back of the kinesiology department, tucked in a corner behind the pool, is the small, secluded classroom housing the adaptive sports program at American River College. The program boasts...

Adrian Lopez shares his journey from adversity to opportunity, not building a new life for himself but also setting an example for the next generation. (Photo Courtesy of Angel Garcia Barranco March 7th 2025)

How ARC’s Rising Scholars Program Supports Formerly Incarcerated Students

Angel Garcia Barranco, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

Adrian Lopez, a sociology and communications major at American River College and a formerly incarcerated individual, has endured more than his share of challenges. His journey to college has been anything...

Online Students have a lot to balance between the life around them and the work life on their computers and other electronic devices. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Dual Enrollment at American River College Opens Doors for Students of Underserved Communities

Ly Clark, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Caught between the bell schedule of high school and the digital deadlines of college professors, dual enrollment students face the demand of college courses in their high school days, but all for the goal...

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...

A meeting of the Creative Writing and Wellness Club on February 20, 2025. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

ARC’s Creative Writing and Wellness Club Offers a Community of Connection and Introspection

Khushi Salgia, Newsletter Editor April 3, 2025

It’s already halfway through the semester and with midterms, finals, projects, homework, presentations and essays, school life can feel like a lot. Fortunately, there are a lot of clubs on campus where...

ARC Improv Club members (left to right) Alisha Hull and Oscar Leimbach practice the improv game "Yes and.." on Feb 20. (Photo by Abby Harless)

American River College’s Improv Club is Open to all Students

Abigail Harless, Managing and Social Media Editor March 28, 2025

As the spring semester reaches the midterm point for American River College students, it can be an anxious and stressful period. In the midst of papers, exams and projects, the ARC Improv Club welcomes...

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