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Four leading democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election propose their plans to reform the United States prison system.

Which democratic candidate has the most effective prison reform?

Colin Bartley December 12, 2019

With so many candidates running in the 2020 presidential election it can be difficult to know which best aligns with your personal views and beliefs. Arguably, the most hotly debated topic this election...

Main Entree wild Mushroom pizza served at the Oak Cafe on Dec 4, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Oak Cafe serves great food but okay service

Marquala Brown December 12, 2019

American River College’s Oak Cafe restaurant, located in the culinary building near the theater parking lot, offers guests a great dining experience without spending a lot of money.  According to...

The American River College campus has failed to uphold the vision and mission statement, according to SOARDs recent findings on campus. (Photo illustration by Emily Mello)

ARC’s lack of urgency fails critical group

December 11, 2019

The American River College faculty and administration recently added to the college’s vision and mission statement a commitment to social justice and equity. This new commitment was approved by the Los...

The furry fandom is a diverse group of people who enjoy expressing themselves by identifying with their fursona, or animal persona, by either dressing up in their fursuits or attending furry social events. SacFurs is a group within Sacramento that holds regular social gathers in the community. (Photo illustration by Brandon Zamora)

What it means to be a furry

Brandon Zamora December 11, 2019

Everyone has a hobby of some kind. Some people like to go fishing, maybe play or watch sports or even like to just read. Then, there are people who have the hobby of dressing up in a raccoon mascot outfit...

Buying second-hand and donating to thrift stores helps the environment in mutiple ways. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Your bank account wants you to thrift, so does the planet

Ariel Caspar December 9, 2019

In the 1950’s, the fashion industry was purposeful and intentional. The clothing was well-made, expensive and well-taken care of. People cherished their clothing and its creation, and the goal was to...

Award show committees often fail to acknowledge the talent black people showcase in the projects they put out. (Photo illustration by Alexis Warren)

Award show committees continue to lack diversity

Alexis Warren December 2, 2019

I am a huge fan of watching award shows and the excitement I get when awards season approaches every year is pretty embarrassing, but it’s something that will never change.  During an award show,...

The n-word has created an ongoing controversy about who should be allowed to say it. (Photo illustration by Alexis Warren)

The on-going controversy over the n-word

Alexis Warren November 26, 2019

It seems like I have the discussion of whether or not the n-word can be said by non-black people far too often. To be real, I’ve had this conversation one too many times and it’s frustrating, to say...

(Photo courtesy of Netflix)

BoJack finally stops treading water in new season

Bram Martinez November 6, 2019

“BoJack Horseman” is a Netflix original animated adult comedy series that first premiered Aug. 22, 2014. It aired the first part of its final season on Oct. 25. The show is known for its realistic ...

Disagreeably, gay men are unable to donate blood regardless of their HIV status. (file photo)

Outdated homophobic policies on donating blood still plague society

Oden Taylor November 6, 2019

In the early ‘80s, rumors of a “gay disease” spread across America, completely misrepresenting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as something only gay people—specifically men—could contract....

Rapper Post Malone performs at the Golden 1 Center during his Runaway Tour in Sacramento, California on Sept. 19, 2019. The tour coincides with his wildly successful latest album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” which marks a departure from his earlier music. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Modern musicians put their persona before their art

Jack Harris October 31, 2019

In the last 20 years, the way one consumes music has changed dramatically. The iPod and music streaming services have exponentially lowered the price of listening to music on demand. Additionally, the...

Pop culture TV shows such as South Park, The Simpsons and Family Guy use their platform to criticize the negative impact and response of immigration laws in the United States. (Photo courtesy of South Park Studios)

Pop media takes on immigration

Bram Martinez October 30, 2019

On Sept. 25, Comedy Central aired its first episode of the 23rd season of “South Park,” titled Mexican Joker. In this episode, Randy Marsh defends his ‘tegridy’ (the name of his farm) while Kyle...

Letter to the Editor: ARC President Thomas Greene responds to Current editorial

Letter to the Editor: ARC President Thomas Greene responds to Current editorial

October 24, 2019

On Wednesday, the AR Current posted an editorial criticizing the college’s response to the recent incident involving a hurtful flyer posted in the HUB. The concerns expressed in the editorial, and...

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