The American River Current

Christian preachers stir up controversy between classes

John Ferrannini, Kyle Moore, John Ferrannini, and Kyle Moore • February 13, 2014

By John Ferrannini and Kyle Moore A group of Christians preaching near the Rose Marks Quad on Tuesday faced a vocal response from curious students. A man identifying himself only as “Brother Gary,”...

ARC student and employee murdered in attempted robbery

Ed Gebing, Melissa Hurtado, Ed Gebing, and Melissa Hurtado • February 12, 2014

By Ed Gebing and Melissa Hurtado Many students came back to campus from the winter break carrying full backpacks and heavy hearts. Over the break, it was reported that American River College student...

BOG fee waiver changes approved and taking effect soon

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves • February 12, 2014

Starting in the fall of, 2016 students will need to meet minimum GPA requirements and credit-bearing status in order to retain eligibility for their BOG Fee Waivers. On Jan. 13, the California Community...

ARC in transition to new password protected Wi-Fi

Kyle Moore and Kyle Moore • February 11, 2014

American River College is making the transition from ARC-hotspot to the Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD) Wi-Fi network. The new network hopes to fix functional issues, as well as improve...

Coffee-geddon: Student Center Starbucks closed due to fire until further notice

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • February 11, 2014

A fire at Starbucks in the Student Center at 9 a.m. this morning has resulted in the most popular coffee shop on campus being closed until at least this afternoon. Starbucks employee Kristen Cannon said...

Student Senate funds student advocacy events

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • February 6, 2014

The Associated Student Body Student Senate meeting this week included allocation of money for a trip to the General Assembly of California Community College student governments in Los Angeles and further...

Disturbing the Peace at the Learning Resource Center

John Ferrannini, Kyle Moore, John Ferrannini, and Kyle Moore • February 6, 2014

By Kyle Moore and John Ferrannini A disturbance in a Writing Across the Curriculum class led to the police being called to the Learning Resource Center. Desirae Casteel, a Social Science major, was...

ASB’s upcoming events in the spring semester

Melissa Hurtado and Melissa Hurtado • February 4, 2014

The Associated Student Body Student Senate Spring semester agenda includes various advocacy events and the elections for next year’s student leaders. Student Senate President Kenneth Hinton says that...

Disabled student receives new iPad after his is snatched from him on campus

Melissa Hurtado and Melissa Hurtado • February 3, 2014

The incident regarding a disabled student that had his iPad stolen right out of his wheelchair on Monday evening touched people’s hearts, but also has students concerned for the overall safety on campus. “The...

Former ARC philosophy professor Robert Buckenmeyer passes away

Thalia Avila and Thalia Avila • February 3, 2014

The funeral service for former American River College philosophy professor Robert Buckenmeyer, who passed away Dec. 12, was held early last month at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Lincoln. “I respected...

Student Senate kicks off new semester

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • February 1, 2014

The Associated Student Body Student Senate meeting this week included the allocation of money to the American River Review and discussion of upcoming advocacy events such as the March in March, Lobby Day...

ARC students protest Westboro Baptist Church

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • January 31, 2014

Members of American River College’s LGBTA student organization, Fierce, participated in a counter-protest to a planned protest by the anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church Thursday at Granite Bay High School. The...