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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

Introducing Whoreified

Janelle Germain and Khushi Salgia May 22, 2025

Whoreified is a Sacramento femme-fronted punk band that has been taking the Sacramento punk scene by storm. With their out-spoken lyrics and exhilarating stage presence, this band has already created a...

The Music Department Adds a New Beacon of Culture to its Ensemble

Jose Leon and Kelly McCrystle May 21, 2025

For thousands of years Central and South America has cultivated and birthed sound that is known today for having the power to compel listeners to shuffle feet and sway hips. The music of this region has...

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...

Los Rios Chancellor Brian King Set to Retire After 2026

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2025

After 13 years on the job, Chancellor Brian is retiring from his role leading the Los Rios Community College District. During King’s tenure, the district has seen challenges, including the abrupt closure...

Communications professor at ARC offers personal insight on teaching at ARC

Ly Clark, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

David Shrope-Austin has been a professor of Communications at American River College for a decade and offers insight into his journey here, his goals within his position, and what part of teaching communications...

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....

Find information on campus at the career center, open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and located in the Welcome and Support Center. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

There Are Jobs at ARC for Students Who Are Looking

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

Having trouble finding a job that can work with your schedule as a student? Look no further than here at American River College for jobs and internships. ARC provides many different on-campus jobs from...

A collection of Whoreified’s pins and patch merch to introduce the logo of the band. (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Prepare to be Whoreified

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

“You're only insecure ‘cause we're here, we're whoreified!” The Sacramento band Whoreified includes a fearsome combination of outspoken lyrics and femme-fronted leadership to create a truly exhilarating...

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...

Campus Pulse: How do you pronounce the word ‘Gif’

The Current Staff May 2, 2025

In this Campus Pulse video, Current reporters asked students around campus how they pronounce the word “GIF”. While some spell out the word, “G-I-F”, most of the debate is around whether it is...

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