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Davies Hall at American River College closed on Sept. 8, due to the building being deemed a possible safety risk. On Sept. 7, as faculty and staff were clearing out offices on the third floor, writing could be seen on multiple walls near the English department offices. (Photo by Heather Amberson)

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September 11, 2023

Davies Hall will close on Sept. 8, and classes normally held there will be moved online until new spaces are found, according to a statement sent to students, staff and faculty. Faculty and staff packing up offices in Davies Hall on Sept. 7. (Photo by Shy Bell)

American River College’s Davies Hall set to close on Sept. 8

Heather Amberson, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2023

American River College’s Davies Hall is set to close by 8 a.m. on Sept. 8, according to a statement sent to students, faculty and staff.  “We have been informed by the state’s school and college...

The Los Rios Community College District is back to charging for parking since the pandemic. If the daily parking machines aren’t working students won’t be required to pay for parking. (Photo by Joseph Bianchini)

Parking requirements are changing for the fall 2023 semester

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor • September 5, 2023

When the fall 2023 semester started at American River College in late August, students faced the enforcement of paid parking for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the ARC website,...

Lisa Cardoza will take leadership of American River College on July 15.. (Photo Courtesy of Sacramento State/Andrea Price)

Lisa Cardoza appointed the new president of American River College

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor • May 17, 2023

Lisa Cardoza was announced as the new president of American River College on April 28 in an email from Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District.  Cardoza's previous position...

American River College’s Associated Student Body voted for each of its members to receive $600 payment. (Photo by Shy Bell)

ASB passes bill allowing members to receive payment

Shy Bell, Staff Writer • May 15, 2023

During its meeting on May 5, American River College’s Associated Student Body passed Bill 23-06. This bill allows members of the ASB to receive a $600 stipend. Brett Sawyer, student life supervisor,...

Full time employees in the Los Rios district have benefited the most from the new contract proposals while part-time employees don’t receive those benefits. The campaign for Family Workplace Justice previously attended a March 8 Board of Trustees meeting to advocate for better staff benefits at the Los Rios District Office. (Photo courtesy of Sara Smith)

LRCCD full-time faculty receive workplace benefits at the cost of part-time faculty

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer • May 15, 2023

The campaign for Family Workplace Justice spent time advocating for better benefits for all Los Rios staff this year. The contract agreement was settled on April 28 and wasn’t as beneficial as staff...

The campaign for Family Workplace Justice attended a boards of trustees meeting on March 8 at the Los Rios District Office. They have received a third of the signatures needed for a petition calling to improve workplace benefits. (Photo courtesy of Sara Smith)

Faculty at ARC urge equality or flexibility for workplace leave

Kaitlyn Riley, Staff Writer • May 5, 2023

The Campaign for Family Workplace Justice originated at American River College, but now is advocating for fully paid parental leave, family leave and medical leave for all Los Rios faculty. Lori Beccarelli,...

American River College’s Associated Student Body deliberates ways to implement new fees for funding during the April 21 meeting. (Photo by Shy Bell)

ARC’s ASB discusses possible increase in student fees

Shy Bell, Staff Writer • May 4, 2023

American River College’s Associated Student Body discussed raising the student representation fee during its meeting on April 21.  In the silent boardroom, the student senate—which was missing...

American River College’s new president is Lisa Cardoza. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento State/Andrea Price)

ARC announces new president

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor • May 2, 2023

On April 28, Lisa Cardoza was announced as the new president of American River College in an email from Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District.  According to the email, the...

Student elections are being held on eServices through April 26. Voting is available from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Photo by Heather Amberson)

Voting for student elections now open

Heather Amberson, Editor-in-Chieff • April 26, 2023

The spring 2023 student elections for the Los Rios Community College District are being held through April 26 and can be done through eServices. Voting will be available from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.  According...

In-person learning is increasing among students and the American River College campus is coming back to life. (Photo by Shy Bell)

Enrollment has increased at ARC since the spring 2022 semester

Carla Montaruli and Shy Bell • April 21, 2023

Enrollment is back up at American River College and the number of in-person classes has increased, even as the continuation of online courses has allowed fraudulent enrollment to persist.  The data...

ASB votes to help fund a farmer’s market on ARC campus

ASB votes to help fund a farmer’s market on ARC campus

Shy Bell, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023

American River College’s Associated Student Body voted to help bring a farmers market to campus, during their April 7 meeting. The vote allowed the allocation of up to $1,000 to the Environmental Protection...

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