The American River Current

Los Rios chancellor answers questions over lunch at ARC

Thomas Santos and Thomas Santos • November 6, 2014

Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, held an informal lunch with students and administrators in the community rooms on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Chancellor King held discussions...

CAEB swears in new member, focuses on General Assembly

Thomas Santos and Thomas Santos • November 6, 2014

Garrett Kegel was voted in as a member of the Clubs and Events Board at their Nov. 4 meeting. “I don’t have to be voted into office, but I would still like to help students,” said Kegel during...

Los Rios police sergeant remembered as a ‘practical joker’

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • November 5, 2014

Los Rios Police Department officers shared their experiences of working with Sgt. Alex Montoya, who lost his battle with brain cancer on Thursday, Oct. 23. “He was kind of rare in our profession,”...

WEAVE seeks to increase domestic violence awareness on campus

Lindsey Martin and Lindsey Martin • November 3, 2014

The crisis intervention provider Women’s Education for Advancement and Empowerment, or WEAVE, hosted a forum at American River College on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to make students more aware of domestic violence...

Bicycle advocates visit ARC after rash of thefts

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia • October 31, 2014

The Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates, or SABA, a non-profit bicyclist advocacy group, was invited to the American River College campus Wednesday, Oct. 29 to give advice to students following a string...

Marine Corps birthday holds importance for veterans on campus

Jose Garcia and Jose Garcia • October 31, 2014

Former Marines who attend American River College have fond memories of the celebrations they have participated in commemorating the anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps on Nov....

Student orientation to reflect new sexual consent law

Lindsey Martin and Lindsey Martin • October 31, 2014

American River College officials are reacting positively to a law adopting an “affirmative consent” standard for sexual consent on college campuses that will now be incorporated into student orientation. Currently...

Los Rios police face staffing shortage

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • October 31, 2014

One-fifth of the sworn officer positions with the Los Rios Police Department are vacant as American River College President Thomas Greene spearheads an initiative to improve campus safety. Seven of...

Photo gallery: Clinton headlines ‘Get Out the Vote’ rally at UC Davis

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • October 30, 2014

Former President Bill Clinton headlined a "Get Out the Vote" rally at the University of California, Davis on Wednesday. Clinton was in attendance to campaign for Rep. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove, and Rep. John...

CAEB to sell t-shirts to promote anti-bullying message at Club Day

Thomas Santos and Thomas Santos • October 30, 2014

This weeks Associated Student Body Clubs and Events Board and Student Senate meetings ran in tandem on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 28 as preparations for Thursday’s Club Day wrapped up. The theme...

Local candidates discuss community college issues at Clinton rally

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • October 29, 2014

Thousands of cheering students and Democrats heard former U.S. President Bill Clinton speak at a campaign rally at the University of California at Davis Wednesday as legislators up for re-election answered...

College Hour highlights coming out as gay

Kevin Sheridan and Joseph Daniels • October 28, 2014

By Joseph Daniels and Kevin Sheridan Imagine being disowned by your parents because you are gay. Some students at “The Tragedy of Coming Out,” a college hour at American River College presented...