The American River Current

Ukrainian students react to deadly protests in Ukraine

Brooke Purves and Melissa Hurtado • February 27, 2014

American River College’s Ukrainian community is watching closely as the events in the Ukraine and keeping in contact with loved ones close to the protests. Students from states of the former Soviet...

Anti-abortion group visits campus

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • February 27, 2014

An anti-abortion group, calling themselves “Project Truth,” visited American River College on Feb. 25 and Feb 26. The group says that although they identify as Christians, their message is not religious,...

Student Senate discusses funding for its End-of-the-Year banquet

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • February 26, 2014

The Associated Student Body Student Senate has been debating funding for their End-of-the-Year banquet and funding for the College Republicans. “If we don’t award ourselves in some way, no one else...

Graduation Petition Deadline Approaches

Kyle Moore and Kyle Moore • February 26, 2014

The last day to petition to graduate with a degree or certificate for spring 2014 is March 7. To graduate with an associate degree, students must apply for graduation by making an appointment with a...

Students to protest at March in March

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • February 25, 2014

Students from American River College, including members of the Associated Student Body Student Senate, will join the throngs of community college students protesting and lobbying at the capitol for the...

Terry Cochran, veteran Trustee dies at 74

Kyle Moore and Kyle Moore • February 25, 2014

A Sacramento businessman and elected official of the Los Rios Community College District Board of Trustees passed away from complications from sinus cancer at the age of 74 on Feb. 14. Terry Cochran,...

Venezuelan violence and protests in vicious cycle

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves • February 24, 2014

What started as simple demonstrations, demanding economic security in a country with a toppling economy, has turned into a series of deadly anti-government protests. In the past month of anti-government...

Los Rios District targeted in student loan fraud scheme

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • February 24, 2014

A northern California man was sentenced to prison in a Sacramento Federal Court Feb. 6 for his role in a vast student loan fraud scheme that primarily targeted Los Rios Community Colleges. Brent Wilder,...

Student Senate debates how much to spend “awarding” themselves

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • February 21, 2014

This week’s Associated Student Body Student Senate meeting was dominated by discussion of the End-of-the-Year Banquet, funding for the College Republicans and student’s roles in the accreditation process. “If...

Financial Resource Week offers scholarship information to students

John Ferrannini, Kyle Moore, John Ferrannini, and Kyle Moore • February 20, 2014

By John Ferrannini and Kyle Moore The Financial Resource Week at American River College held at the Student Center, was filled with booths informing students about scholarship opportunities. Ramona...

Changes to sexual assault, only “yes” means you may undress

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves • February 20, 2014

A call for “victim-centered” sexual response protocol on all California college campuses, including community colleges, was bellowed from the office of California State Senator Kevin de Leon. Senate...

Serial rapist attacks women near campus

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves • February 13, 2014

Three increasingly violent incidents of rape along the I-80 corridor in the past five months have caused the American River College community to take pause and assess the safety of its members. According...