New Student Trustee Elected in Special Election
Tracy Johnson-Novak and Tracy Johnson-Novak
March 13, 2013
Less than .01 percent of students voted in a special election to replace recalled former Student Trustee. In another widely under-attended election, Keith “KC” Kimber, from Sacramento City College, was elected as the new Student Trustee in a special election to replace former Student Trustee ...
Planning ahead won’t kill you
March 13, 2013
Free rides from participating bars on St. Patrick’s Day The luck of the Irish only goes so far. St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated with corned beef, cabbage, and, most notably, green beer. But along with consuming your shamrock’s worth inevitably comes the question of how you will get...
Journalism reserves stolen from library
Tracy Johnson-Novak and Tracy Johnson-Novak
February 27, 2013
Professors provide replacement books for stolen library reserve copies. Within the first two weeks of this spring semester, at least two books went missing from the circulation desk, leaving many students without the option of reading their class textbook on reserve. “I’ve been putting book on ...
Women’s history marches on
Nikita McGee-Davis and Nikita McGee-Davis
February 27, 2013
ARC's professors look at impact of Title IX in College Hour Due to advancements in women’s rights, women have been given the opportunity to show that they can be just as independent, intelligent, and competitive in job markets as men. They can go to work, school, fight in combat, be mothers, or do al...
Free online courses may not transfer
Korbl Klimecki and Korbl Klimecki
February 27, 2013
Online class provider, Coursera, provides free courses that don’t transfer. Late priority for enrollment. A student body competing for limited class slots. Costly tuition. Classes cancelled for lack of interest. It is clearly getting more difficult for students to get the classes they need for thei...
ASB Moves Forward Despite Losses
February 27, 2013
CAEB President resigns, The Hub has resources for students. The past weeks have been a rough start for the American River College Associated Student Body board that will now have another vacant seat. However, the student government machine continued to churn even after the news of the resignation of Club ...
News Briefs 2-27-13
Compiled by Nikita McGee-Davis, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
By Nikita McGee-Davis SPRING RECESS There will be a recess from Monday, March 25, 2013, to Sunday, March 31, 2013, due to spring break. Classes will not be in session and all offices will be closed. LAST DAY TO DROP FULL SEMESTER CLASSES Sunday, April 21, 2013, is the last day to drop full semester c...
California State University, Sacramento recommends cutting foreign language from general education requirements.
Jeff Gonzales and Alisha Kirby
February 27, 2013
Many are against CSUS possibly voting to remove foreign language requirements. Because it would affect students understanding other cultures. For many college students, the prospect of having fewer class requirements may seem like a blessing. However, studies show that up to 80 percent of students...
Professor’s rant spurs student walk out
Jeff Gonzales and Jeff Gonzales
February 13, 2013
Professor Brozovich meeting with administration College professors are always challenging their students to think critically. By using examples from their own experience along with an approved lesson plan, the ideas learned can influence a student for the rest of their lives. But can a professor go too f...
“Lobby Day” controversy
February 13, 2013
The heart and soul of American River College lays amidst the bustle and clank of the new Starbucks and in the middle of the new student center. A simple white sign designates its entrance, but in no way defines it. The center for leadership and development is the place where important school decisions...
Women in combat
Tracy Johnson Novak and Tracy Johnson-Novak
February 13, 2013
Lifted ban on combat roles stirs controversy among female veterans on campus On Jan. 24, 2013, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted the ban on women serving in direct ground combat roles in the military as part of a plan to “eliminate all unnecessary gender barriers to service,” according to a Dep...
New and improved student center opens to much fanfare
Jeff Gonzales and Jeff Gonzales
February 13, 2013
Addition of Starbucks and lounges revitalize campus social scene Nestled between the American River College bookstore and library, the new Student Services building provides a modern space for the ARC community. "It's been a long time in coming," said Manuel Perez, Dean of Student Services. "[The bu...
Zoom meetings are a barely passable option for work and school
October 15, 2020
Students struggle and faculty scrambles with the announcement of the online spring 2021 semester
October 15, 2020
Editorial: LRPD needs more than reformation, it needs total reimagination
October 14, 2020
Powless’ athletic excellence; it runs in the family
October 14, 2020
The crisis of identity and ethics facing journalists today
October 14, 2020
Volume 71 Edition 6 e-edition of the Current on Issuu.com now!
March 17, 2020
Volume 71 Edition 5 e-edition of the Current on Issuu.com now!
February 18, 2020
Volume 71 Edition 4 e-edition of the Current on Issuu.com now!
December 10, 2019
Volume 71 Edition 3 e-edition of the Current on Issuu.com now!
November 20, 2019
