The American River Current

‘Epic Love’ Club Day is right around the corner

Lindsey Martin and Lindsey Martin • January 29, 2015

The upcoming Club Day, food handling, and the Color Dash were some of things discussed at the first meeting of the Club and Events Board (CAEB) on Jan. 27. The Greek themed “Epic Love” club day...

ARC officials say Obama’s ‘College Promise’ proposal is a push in the right direction

Kameron Schmid and Miranda Bolar • January 27, 2015

By Kameron Schmid and Miranda Bolar President Barack Obama spoke specifically to college students in his State of the Union address on Jan. 20 when he proposed free tuition for the first two years of...

Los Rios Police Department investigating alleged sexual battery

Joseph Daniels and Joseph Daniels • January 23, 2015

The Los Rios Police Department is investigating an alleged sexual battery that occurred in the gymnasium on the American River College campus Thursday. “There was a report someone felt they were touched...

Former student arrested for possession of child pornography

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic • December 11, 2014

A former American River College student and elementary school employee was arrested and booked Tuesday night for possession of child pornography. Marcus Rubio, 21, worked at Coyle Avenue Elementary...

Storm will not affect classes, school says

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • December 10, 2014

The anticipated storm, which forecasts predict will begin this evening, will not affect classes, according to an ARC notification emailed to students. "At this time, American River College has no plans...

Guardian Angels of Northern California converge on Arcade Creek Trail for safety patrols

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • December 9, 2014

Members of the Guardian Angels, a non-profit volunteer-based group that patrol high-crime communities, held a community meeting at Arcade Creek Park on Saturday afternoon, where they discussed a plan with...

AMI Club wins its second $5,000 grant

Lindsey Martin and Lindsey Martin • December 9, 2014

A $5,000 grant was awarded to the American River Marketing Innovations Club on Nov. 2 for a research project that will connect California community colleges by virtually consulting for small businesses. In...

Students face challenges from heavy rainfall

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson • December 5, 2014

Over two and a half inches of rain fell in unincorporated Sacramento County Wednesday, leaving the American River College campus and the surrounding area with several large puddles and flooding, causing...

Guardian Angels to patrol nature trail near campus

Matthew Wilke and Matthew Wilke • December 4, 2014

The Guardian Angels of Sacramento will be meeting at Arcade Creek Park on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. to discuss the recent crimes that occurred on the Arcade Creek trail and how they can make it safer, according...

Beaver Bookstore looking to hire 50 students for ‘Spring Rush’

Emily Rabasto and Emily K. Rabasto • December 4, 2014

Applications are still being accepted by the Beaver Bookstore at American River College for 50 part-time positions reserved for enrolled students for what the bookstore calls, “Spring Rush 2015.” Applications...

Senate ends semester with new expenses, t-shirt donations

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • December 4, 2014

At its last meeting of the semester, the Associated Student Body Student Senate voted in favor of spending up to $300 on new signage and to give away excess shirts to the St. John’s Program for Real...

ASB Notebook: CAEB President draws fire for transgender comment

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • December 2, 2014

The president of the ASB Clubs and Events Board drew criticism for using a slur for transgender individuals during a board meeting. “Shoot our trannies,” said Jeremy Diefenbacher in what Dean of...