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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

RDC World (top left), MrBeast (top right), the Paul brothers (bottom left) and Kai Cenat (bottom right), are influencers who excel at entertaining their audiences. (Photo illustration by Anne Biebl)

Going viral online – is it a good or bad thing?

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer December 27, 2024

These days, social media is more mainstream than ever. With platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitch, becoming an influencer or streamer is more achievable than ever before. Influencers...

 Rory Gilmore, half of the Gilmore Girls duo, and the most famous gifted child on TV. (Photo Illustration by Khushi Salgia)

Being a Gifted Child is a Curse Rather Than a Gift

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer December 24, 2024

The leaves are turning orange and red, and the weather is getting cooler. The T-shirts are out, and the sweaters are in. For many, a crucial fall ritual is a rewatch of “Gilmore Girls,” a 7-season...

DSPS students had trouble finding their tutoring programs this semester after the SRC tutoring program was discontinued. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hoehne/Unsplash)

DSPS Students Lost as Tutoring is Abruptly Moved to LRC

The Current Staff December 23, 2024

One of American River College’s strategic goals that the administration launched in 2023, and maintained as a guiding policy until 2030, includes providing clear and effective pathways to success. In...

 An example of what a music streaming summary looks like. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

Nobody Cares About Your Spotify Wrapped

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

It’s December, which means holiday spirit in the air, last-minute Christmas shopping, spending time with loved ones, and, oh yeah, the release of Spotify Wrapped.  At the end of each year, music...

The opening title card for “Longlegs” is displayed before a special screening at Cinemark Century Greenback Lane theater. (Photo by Janelle Germain)

Top 5 Horror Movies of 2024

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

This year has brought a wave of diverse and groundbreaking horror to the genre. With movies ranging from physiological horror and creature-based scares—there has been no shortage of truly terrifying...

Signs posted by faculty in the lower library at American River College. (Photo by Anne Biebl)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Human Rights

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor December 18, 2024

The recent election outcome has raised concerns about human rights, especially for women, undocumented immigrants, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. President-elect Donald Trump has a history of...

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket unveiled (Photo illustration by Josh Zezzo).

College Football’s New 12-team Playoff Format is great for the sport, or is it?

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

2024 brought an abundance of changes to the college football landscape. Throughout the 2023 season, we learned that there would be some differences, with conference realignment, the growing chaos of the...

Isolationist stances on labor, trade and education should be expected to have negative consequences for American River College student’s prosperity. (Photo courtesy of Alex Bello/Unsplash)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Employment

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Cheif Editor December 10, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump will take office in January, and while he and his family may be well off, many Americans have found that the cost of goods has skyrocketed. American River College students...

The destruction of Gaza is occurring right before our eyes. (Photo illustration by Elisha Chandra)

Opinion: Genocide In Front Of Our Eyes

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor December 8, 2024

The widely documented events in Israel and Palestine have been shared throughout the world via social media, news articles and news coverage. The United States has always been one of the closest allies...

In memory of Liam Payne’s legacy, who died Oct. 13 after falling from a balcony. (Photo Illustration by Abigail Harless)

Gen Z Mourns Death of Liam Payne Across the World

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor December 8, 2024

It was a usual Wednesday on Oct. 13, the weather was beginning to cool off after a blistering summer and for college students, midterms were about to cause havoc. Everything seemed to be the norm, until...

With Trump taking office early next year, students at ARC may expect a lack of support when it comes to debt relief and greater consequences for the nation as a whole. (Photo courtesy of Dreamstime/Lim Cheng En)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Debt Relief

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

With Donald Trump's re-election campaign achieving victory on Nov. 6, questions for the outgoing administration come up. Student debt relief was a major aim for Joe Biden’s campaign, being both a rallying...

While the economy looms heavy on the minds of American voters, the policies of the incoming Trump administration may have a negative impact on U.S. global commerce. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash/Christine Roy)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Tariffs

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Chief Editor November 22, 2024

The recent election results have a lot of people discussing the effects the new administration will have on the rights of women, undocumented immigrants, POC and LGBTQ+ people. These concerns, however,...

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