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Retired MMA fighter Devin Johnson talks about his life after a paralyzing injury caused him to be unable to fight. Johnson spoke to ARC students and faculty during a college hour Thursday. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

ARC student and former MMA fighter shares story of paralyzing accident

Shiavon Chatman February 10, 2016

In a previous version, The Current incorrectly put Devin Johnson's name as Devin Jackson in the feature photo's cutline. American River College student and former mixed martial artist Devin Johnson...

Biedermeiers were on sale at ARCs Horticulture Department floral sale on Thursday. (Photo by Matthew Peirson)

Horticulture department holds weekly floral sale

Ashley Davis February 5, 2016

Arrangements of carnations, pom pom’s and roses were sold Thursday at a floral sale hosted by American River College’s horticulture department. Jamie Decoudreaux, a student assistant in the department,...

Campus pulse: Which class are you most excited for this semester and why?

Campus pulse: Which class are you most excited for this semester and why?

February 4, 2016

Suwelly Soh, Culinary Arts Baking HM320: “Because I can tell the professor really cares. We just started, but you can tell.“ Kyle Tyson, Environmental Sciences World Music: “Culture...

Hector Zavala playing for ARCs mens soccer team last semester. Head coach Paul Hansen remembered Zavala as a passionate player.(Photo by Joe Padilla)

Beloved ARC athlete remembered

Jordan Schauberger February 3, 2016

Beloved American River College men’s soccer player, Hector Zavala, who killed himself earlier this month, is remembered as smart, good looking, funny and charismatic by his family, friends, teammates...

The Colosseum in Rome is one of the many places students can visit while studying abroad. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Nanfria)

ARC offers students the chance to travel to Florence and London this summer

Joe Padilla, Tracy Mapes, and Allante Morris February 2, 2016

By Allante Morris, Joe Padilla and Tracy Mapes For any student who has wanted to travel, their chance is now is your chance as American River College’s study abroad program is traveling to London...

American River College students Anastasia Panfilova (left) and Mohammad Louayme (right) are student-workers for Parrot Voices, a project that tells the stories of ESL students. (Photo by Timon Barkley)

The Parrot gives ESL students a new way to share their stories

Bailey Carpenter and Itzin Alpizar February 2, 2016

By Bailey Carpenter and Itzin Alpizar At American River College, the English as a second language (ESL) department has created a place for all international students to tell their personal stories. The...

EOP and CARE coordinator Diane Delgado (right) talks about award recipient Faryal A. Said (left). Deserving teachers were presented with an award Thursday that was voted on by students at American River College. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

ARC celebrates staff excellence

Claire Bathory February 2, 2016

A gathering of American River College staff filled the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) conference room Thursday, for an award ceremony celebrating excellence on campus. Among those present...

Professor Susan Howe teaches her Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual andTransgender Literature class at American River College. This semester is the first time the course has been offered at ARC. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

Take this class: ENGLT 365: Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Literature

Bailey Carpenter January 31, 2016

An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled Reanne Acolsta's last name "Aclsta" A former student, and now professor, at American River College, Susan Howe, has created a safe haven for all...

American River Colleges Center for Teaching and Learning at American River College is organizing a celebratory presentation on the life and legacy of Rosa Parks in celebration of African American history month and Rosa Parks Day. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Feely)

ARC plans Rosa Parks celebration

Sharriyona Platt January 30, 2016

The Center for Teaching and Learning at American River College is organizing a celebratory presentation on the life and legacy of Rosa Parks in celebration of African American history month and Rosa Parks...

American River College students expressed reactions both positive and negative to the new campus ban on smoking that went into effect on Jan. 1. (Photo By Kyle Elsasser)

ARC students have varying reactions to the new campus-wide smoking ban

Shiavon Chatman and Hannah Darden January 29, 2016

By Hannah Darden and Shiavon Chatman American River College’s new smoking ban is affecting all students and faculty, but even amongst the complaints, those who must now leave campus for their smoke...

ARC student Destiny Perkins studies for her classes at the beginning of the semester. Many students have found new places to study away from the overcrowded Student Center and library. 
(Photo by Justina Sharp)

Students dive into new places to study

Matthew Peirson, Justina Sharp, and Sharriyona Platt January 25, 2016

By Matthew Peirson, Justina Sharp and Sharriyona Platt College isn’t just classes - sometimes students need a quiet corner to study, prompting some to branch out to other areas of the campus, beyond...

Regina Drake, a transgender ARC student, holds up a letter from her doctor recommending her for sex reassignment surgery. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Transgender student’s search for acceptance leads her to ARC

Jordan Schauberger January 14, 2016

At the Trinity Cathedral in Sacramento during a candlelight vigil, Regina Drake, a transgender American River College student, read the obituary of a 25-year old transgender woman from Brazil who was killed...

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