The American River Current

Honor Reads Hosts discussion on Maus

Joseph Daniels and Joseph Daniels • September 24, 2014

“This isn’t a bedtime story,” said English professor Bob Lyman during the Honor Reads discussion on Art Spiegelman’s comic book “Maus,” on Sept. 5. “This is not a book you give to kids.” “Maus”...

ARC seeks home for Heritage Oak wood

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • September 24, 2014

American River College staff and other faculty are seeking to recycle the trunk of the heritage oak located near the portables. The tree, which has been estimated by ARC staff to be between 400 and...

Professors that double as homebrewers present College Hour on beer

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson • September 23, 2014

Two American River College professors that moonlight as brewers, crafting and bottling their own beer at home, will host a College Hour lecture on the “History and Science of Beer” on Oct. 2, discussing,...

WAC and RAD programs show 89 percent success rate

Jessica Vang and Jessica Vang • September 22, 2014

If you’ve ever worried that your essays or book reports could earn you an awful grade in English, ARC programs WAC and RAD can help you gain the English skills you need. WAC, or Writing Across the...

ARC students to travel to Florence

Matthew Wilke and Matthew Wilke • September 22, 2014

Students interested in completing their coursework while absorbing the culture of a historic city have until Oct. 27 to register for the upcoming spring study abroad program in Florence, Italy. The...

A Declaration of Information

Cameron Weaver and Cameron Weaver • September 19, 2014

American River College held its annual Constitution Day event on Sept. 17, which celebrated the formation and signing of our Constitution. The event was hosted by the Center for Leadership and Development...

College Hour Advises Students to be Prepared

Joseph Daniels and Joseph Daniels • September 19, 2014

“It’s not a matter if it’s going to happen, it’s a matter of when it’s going to happen,” LRCCD Police Chief Cheryl Sears said during her lecture for the emergency preparedness College Hour...

New students provide perspective of different community colleges

Adi Ramic, Quincy Clavelle, Adnan Ramic, and Quincy Clavelle • September 18, 2014

By Adnan Ramic and Quincy Clavelle Students at American River College can take their campus for granted. Whether it is the lines at the financial aid office or the poor conditions of bathrooms, students...

Horticulture funds bloom due to flower sale

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson • September 12, 2014

Every girl loves flowers, or so the stereotype goes. If that stereotype holds true then American River College’s Horticulture department covers every guy who is in hot water with his girlfriend. Every...

TTC: Soc 320: Minorities in America

Jose Garcia and Walter Jones • September 12, 2014

By Walter Jones and Jose Garcia With the recent tensions in Ferguson, Mo. students may find it worthwhile to learn about the racial debate in America. Professor Pamela Chao, instructor of Sociology...

Green education comes to ARC

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • September 9, 2014

American River College will be offering a new certificate program in hybrid and green technology during the fall 2015 semester called Alternative Fuels and Green Vehicle Technology, consisting of 26 units. The...

Students willing to wait for Starbucks often late for class

Emily K. Rabasto, William Cameron, and Breana Herndon • September 9, 2014

By William Cameron, Breana Herndon and Emily K. Rabasto In a college of more than 35,000 students, Starbucks is arguably the most popular food and drink spot at American River College. The wait of...