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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

Glass beaches are becoming scarce and they should be preserved. (Photo Courtesy of Unsplash)

Protect the Glass Beaches!

Abigail Harless, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2026

The state of California has many tourist spots that catch the eyes of residents and visitors. One particular spot that receives a lot of attention is Glass Beach in Fort Bragg. The beach spans 38 acres,...

Debates over free speech and dissent continue to shape conversations on college campuses nationwide. (Photo illustration by Marquis Martin)

Protect the Speech, Protect the Students

Marquis Martin, Staff Writer December 14, 2025

On college campuses across the country, debates over free speech feel louder and more emotional than ever. Universities are supposed to challenge students with ideas they may not encounter elsewhere, but...

There are several places on Earth that have made great strides in eradicating light pollution. One of those places is Borrego Springs, California - a small desert  town backed up by the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park that is 2 hours south and inland of San Diego. Borrego Springs has a Bortle Score of 4 in comparison to Sacramento's rating of 8-8.1. (Photo by Dan Stiel, August 2019)

Seeing Stars: The right to the night

Noelle Oliver, Staff Writer December 8, 2025

Since the beginning of our species’ history, we have used the stars to propel us forward. The stars allowed us to navigate the vast oceans and diverse continental landscapes of our Earth. We used the...

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