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The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The South bank of the American River by the Watt Avenue Bridge, where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to carry out the erosion control project, Contract 3B. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

Protect the American River Trees

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

I grew up with the American River in my backyard. Access to the river, the beautiful trees growing along its bank, and the wildlife that inhabits the shade of these trees was never more than a couple steps...

ARC Campus resources operation hours exclude students and staff with evening classes (Photo courtesy of Pexels/Ellie Burgin)

American River College Should Extend Campus Operating Hours

Abigail Harless and Joshua Zezzo May 21, 2025

The last month of the spring semester is underway as students begin studying, researching and mentally preparing for final exams or projects. The feeling of stress and anxiety hovers over the American...

Charli XCX is among other rising stars that are at the forefront of this movement (Photo illustration by Jose Herrera)

The Return of Recession Pop and Why It’s Needed Now More Than Ever

Jose Herrera, Arts & Culture Editor May 18, 2025

As of late, the global economy is facing the increasing fear of re-entering a recession. The current United States President, Donald Trump, has been making questionable moves left and right, and one of...

Raef Hall pictured on May 1, in its original state after 2019 plans not going forward as planned. (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

ARC needs to renovate Raef Hall

Elisha Chandra, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

American River College in recent years has transformed its campus. In addition to the Diane Bryant STEM Innovation Center which opened in fall 2021, the Technical Education Building, opened up this April....

The American River College Jazz Ensemble performs “Shiny Stockings” by Frank Foster at the 12th annual “Tribute to the War Years” concert on April 25. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

ARC Jazz Ensemble and ARC Jazz Combos put on an entertaining and lively show celebrating the music of the War Years.

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

In the 1940s, jazz was a way for American citizens to celebrate American culture and create hope and joy in a time of conflict and despair. The American River College Jazz Ensemble commemorated the spirit...

The Pride learning community has been unofficially closed for over a year, though hopefully that will change soon (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

What’s Happening to American River College’s Missing Learning Community?

Ly Clark, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

One of the draws of American River College are the communities of support it offers for students who identify with marginalized communities, which ARC calls its “Learning Communities.” According...

Dungeons and Dragons campaigns often feature epic battles against monsters using a 20-sided die to determine how well the fight goes (Photo illustration by Ly Clark April 29 2025)

You Really Should Play Some Dungeons and Dragons

Ly Clark, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

For some people, the words “Dungeons and Dragons” evokes images of actors Chris Pine and Justice Smith saving a city from evil wizards in the 2023 film,  “Honor Among Thieves”. For some, it brings...

The Learning Resource Center building for tutoring is located across the ITC building and slightly next to the STEM Innovation Center. The LRC building has many desks and computers provided for students who are there to do their work on April 8th. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

One of the best tutoring programs at ARC is LRC tutoring

Ilene Lao, Copy Editor April 17, 2025

American River College provides many different tutoring programs on campus, but there is one specific program that you need if you need tutoring.  The Learning Resource Center provides tutoring for...

With the number of students applying for FAFSA decreasing by over 40,000, leading to fewer students attending college this coming year. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

FAFSA Gutted Under the Trump Administration

Carter Chitiva, Opinion Editor April 9, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s administration making major changes to the federal funding of education in the past weeks, the fear of change has gripped many students who rely on its services. The United...

In her new book, Sarah Wynn-Williams accuses Facebook (now Meta) of valuing expansion of freedom as they grow globally, even to countries and governments that will use the Facebook software to control their population. (Photo Courtesy of Flatiron Books)

Facebook Tries to Silence Author of New Book

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

Fans of the HBO series “The Sopranos” will remember the internal conflict suffered by Jennifer Malfi, therapist to the protagonist, Tony Soprano. The conflict she dealt with had to do with her providing...

 LinkedIn Learning offers students a chance to supplement their education, but does it produce tangible results? (Photo by Will Forseth)

Review: LinkedIn Learning and the Academic

Will Forseth, Editor in Chief March 31, 2025

A common adage goes “It’s the clothes that make the man,” insisting that outward appearances define the characteristics of a person. If there were a digital version of the adage, it would appear...

Lady Gaga's “Mayhem” album delivers dramatic vocals that take listeners on an exhilarating ride. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records)

Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” is the Perfect Combination of her Various Musical Styles

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer March 29, 2025

After breaking the internet with the release of “Mayhem’s” second single, “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga successfully showcased the energy her album would have. “Gaga is standing upright again...

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