Explosion near Raef Hall caused by large firecracker
September 17, 2012
The loud, concussive boom that came from an American River College Automotive Collision Repair dumpster next to Raef Hall just before 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17 was likely caused by a large firecracker, according to ARC police. “We got a call of an explosion in a dumpster," Sergeant Mike Olson said....
WELCOME DAYS: Connection is the name of the game
Sharon Styles and Sharon Styles
September 7, 2012
Student Development officially welcomed new and returning American River College students with the annual Welcome Day events on Sept. 5 and 6 at the main campus. Various departments and groups set up displays on more than 60 tables in the Rose Marks Pavilion, Liberal Arts breezeways and Portable Village...
Determined and Diverse
Amanda Hickman and Amanda Hickman
May 3, 2012
Associated Student Body senate elections at American River College were held April 17 and 18. ARC’s new ASB senate president is Quierra Robey and the ASB vice president is Omba Kipuke; both candidates ran unopposed. Quierra Robey Robey has always wanted to be a part of politics. Her majors, communication...
Don’t drive distracted
Olesya Sytnyk and Olesya Sytnyk
May 3, 2012
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified April as the nation’s first Distracted Driver Awareness Month. The Los Rios Police Department worked with the California Highway Patrol and other law enforcements, according to American River College’s police captain Chris...
Five steps for selling yourself to employers
Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams
May 3, 2012
If you want a job in this economy, you need to sell yourself. Kolleen Ostegaard, the American River College’s Career Center supervisor, offers advice to job seekers on preparation, presentation and delivery to help students stand out from the crowd: CHECK YOUR FACTS “It’s important that...
Summer Classes to keep you busy
May 3, 2012
For some, summer is the time to travel, visit friends and family, or to work. For others, it’s time to take required classes and get closer to their educational goals. At American River College, summer semester starts on June 11 and ends on August 10. “I’m taking music online (MUFHL 300) and...
Employment improving by degrees
Malissa Rogers and Malissa Rogers
May 3, 2012
It’s time for final exams. One last question: What’s your degree actually worth? Depends on what you’re studying. According to current employment rates, it’s not worth much if you’re majoring in architecture, the arts or humanities and liberal arts. However, the outlook is more promising...
Viar set to remain president of ARC
Mark Lewis and Mark Lewis
May 3, 2012
The Santa Barbara Community College District’s board of trustees concluded its nationwide search for a new president on April 26 with the appointment of Dr. Lori Gaskin as superintendent-president, according to a press release from SBCC's Public Information Officer Joan Galvin. In addition to Viar,...
A Lifetime of Activism and a lifetime of education
April 30, 2012
The American River College Hour presented “Lifetime of Activism: 40 Years of Protesting and Why it is Worth it" on March 15, 2012 in Raef Hall 160. The hour-long segment focused on local ARC Professor Dolores Delgado Campbell and the accomplishments she has achieved over the years from protesting. Campbell...
Official Student Senate election results
Amanda Hickman and Amanda Hickman
April 30, 2012
American River College Associate Student Body Student Senate election for fall 2012 semester results were posted April 27. All candidates ran unopposed. The winners: ASB Student Senate President Quierra Robey ASB Student Senate Vice President Omba Kipuke ASB Student Senate Director of Finance No ...
On stage romance sparks ‘Pride and Prejudice’
April 24, 2012
There is no one more prejudiced than someone with pride. So says the story of “Pride and Prejudice,” the new play from American River College’s theater department that will run until April 29. Set in England in the early 1810s, “Pride and Prejudice” is the classic tale by Jane Austen...
Weathering Sac State’s enrollment freeze
Sarah Vorn and Sarah Vorn
April 18, 2012
Already suffering from $750 million in budget cuts, and facing an additional $200 million if Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative is rejected in November, California State University officials announced a spring 2013 enrollment freeze at 15 of the 23 CSU campuses, including California State University,...
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