The American River Current

Photo Gallery: March in March

March 12, 2014

Students took to the capitol on March 3 for March in March, an advocacy event for students to lobby for a more affordable education and protest budget cuts to community colleges. The March began at Raley...

Student leaders remember slain disabled

Melissa Hurtado and Melissa Hurtado • March 11, 2014

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) held a candlelight vigil at Capitol Park on Friday March 7 to remember those disabled people who have been murdered by their family or caretakers. ASAN is a...

Jim Barr, a research pioneer at ARC passed away at 70

Kyle Moore and Kyle Moore • March 11, 2014

Jim Barr, a part time instructor who worked at American River College for over 20 years, died December 19, 2013 at the age of 70. “Jim always had a sparkle in his eye and a sincere enthusiasm for student...

Crime log for week of March 2

Barbara Harvey • March 10, 2014

A citation was issued for possession of a hypodermic needle at the American River College District Office at 11:38 a.m. on March 3. A suspect was arrested in the parking structure for possession...

Vigil to be held to mourn disabled people murdered by caretakers

Melissa Hurtado and Melissa Hurtado • March 5, 2014

On March 7, a candle-light vigil will be held near the capitol, to remember those with disabilities who have been murdered by their parents or caretakers. The vigil will be hosted by the Sacramento chapter...

Student slapped by petitioner on campus

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 4, 2014

UPDATE 3/05/14 6:48 p.m.: A suspect has been arrested and charged with battery. The suspect was in possession of brass knuckles. An American River College student was slapped by a man collecting...

Few ARC students participate in March in March

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • March 3, 2014

Hundreds of California community college students–including five from American River College–assembled at Raley Field Monday morning to march to the capitol in downtown Sacramento to protest for more...

ARC prepares for accreditation

Melissa Hurtado and Melissa Hurtado • March 2, 2014

American River College is at the tail end of a six-year accreditation process, a topic that has been largely discussed after Californias largest community college, City College of San Francisco lost its...

Student Senate having trouble funding clubs

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • March 1, 2014

Discussion at Thursday’s Associated Student Body Student Senate meeting was dominated by gifts for students and questions of club funding. Student Senate passed two bills: one giving away $340 worth...

Alarm sends students into pouring rain

John Ferrannini, Thalia Avila, John Ferrannini, and Thalia Avila • February 28, 2014

By John Ferrannini and Thalia Avila An alarm went off at approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday sending students rushing out of their classes in the Learning Resource Center and into the pouring rain. “The...

Crime log for week of Feb. 23

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • February 28, 2014

A report was issued for vandalism of the ARC Ranch House at 7:09 p.m. on Feb. 24. Two separate reports were issued for vehicle burglary in ARC parking lot A on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26. No suspect has...

Professor Barcellos honored with Patrons Chair Award

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • February 27, 2014

Mathematics professor Anthony Barcellos was awarded the 2014 American River College Patrons Chair Award and $1,500 honorarium for faculty. "It's actually stunning because we have hundreds of faculty members,...