The American River Current

Interim Vice President of Student Services oversees changes

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • October 10, 2014

Jeffrey Stephenson took over the position of Vice President of Student Services from Pam Walker at the beginning of the Fall 2014 semester. “Big shoes to fill is what I would say,” Stephenson said....

Election forum educates students on upcoming races

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • October 10, 2014

A forum on the general elections to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 was held in Raef Hall. “Gearing up for the General Election” was put on by political science professors Tressa Tabares, Alana Jeydel,...

Student activities discussed at Student Senate meeting

Thomas Santos and Thomas Santos • October 10, 2014

The Associated Student Body Student Senate meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9 was highlighted by the visit of the Umoja Club which presented a slide show of last year’s Historical Black College and Universities...

Are professors prepared?

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • October 9, 2014

When asked if he feels prepared to deal with violence in the classroom, ESL professor Paul Bracco seemed unsure. “Prepared? I think physically I feel relatively prepared, and maybe instinctually,...

Los Rios colleges have “no plans” to give bachelor’s degrees

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • October 9, 2014

The Los Rios Community College District is reportedly not interested in seeking to offer baccalaureate degree programs, although Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill last month allowing up to 15 California Community...

LRPD to introduce women’s self-defense awareness class

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • October 8, 2014

American River College will be hosting a rape aggression defense class in the Student Center on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18. The event will be presented by the Los Rios police department, ARC counseling, and the...

ARC Career Fair ‘Successful’

Thomas Santos and Thomas Santos • October 6, 2014

The Career Fair held at American River College on Thursday, Oct. 2 left students, faculty members, and company representatives feeling optimistic about job opportunities to come. “The vibe is very...

Student Senate discusses accreditation

Thomas Santos and Thomas Santos • October 3, 2014

The ASB Student Senate meeting on Thursday was dominated by discussion of the students role in the accreditation process. The senate meeting included the swearing in of Shayana Mendes into the office...

Career Fair coming to ARC

Thomas Santos and Thomas Santos • October 1, 2014

A Career Fair is coming to American River College this Thursday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m until 1 p.m. in the community rooms next to the Student Center. “The goal of the Career Fair is to connect their...

Drop off of unwanted drugs at ARC put on by Los Rios Police

William Cameron and William Cameron • September 30, 2014

People from around the community came to the American River College branch of the Los Rios Police Department on Saturday, Sept. 27 not because they were in trouble, but to dispose of their unwanted prescriptions...

Former athlete put away for life

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • September 30, 2014

A former American River College baseball player was sentenced to life in prison without parole last month for a residential robbery and murder he and and three accomplices committed in 2009, the same year...

President Greene settles in at ARC

Kameron Schmid and John Ferrannini • September 30, 2014

With a little over a month on the job, American River College President Thomas Greene has clearly established his priorities. His first was to be able to get around campus without help and without getting...