The American River Current

Parking enforcement more intricate than most may believe

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • March 10, 2014

You feel tremendous relief upon dismissal from a long, tiresome class. Feeling the pure bliss of stepping out into fresh air, you make your way to the parking lot. As your vehicle comes into your field...

3D printing comes to ARC following Research Club grant

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid • March 10, 2014

Last semester, American River College’s Research Club, comprised of students from engineering, biology and social science majors, received a $3,200 grant from the ARC Foundation to fund two separate...

Los Rios students rally at the Capitol

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 10, 2014

On Monday, March 3, community college students from all over California gathered at Raley Field for the annual “March In March” rally, which seeks to protect the affordability and accessibility of...

Take This Class: ENGLT 378: Young Adult Literature

Kyle Moore and Kyle Moore • March 10, 2014

On Thursday, Feb. 13, students in professor Susan Howes’ Young Adult Literature course enjoyed a Harry Potter party. Students came dressed in Harry Potter attire, armed with Hogwarts shirts, wands,...

ARC celebrates black history month

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • March 10, 2014

American River College hosted a black heritage celebration at the student center on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event was organized by the Center for Leadership and Development...

ARC workshops attempting to fight bad study habits

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson • March 4, 2014

Studying, study habits and study strategies are all important parts of a college student’s success; at least they used to be. In a study between UC Santa Barbara and UC Riverside researchers found that...

Take This Class: ENGLT 308: Graphic novels and manga

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson • February 25, 2014

When most students think of English literature, they likely think of names like Shakespeare and Orwell. They do not, however, think of Neil Gaiman, Joe Sacco or Frank Miller, unless of course, they have...

Fighting Back

Ed Gebing, Melissa Hurtado, Ed Gebing, and Melissa Hurtado • February 21, 2014

By Ed Gebing and Melissa Hurtado Local Mixed Martial Artist Devin Johnson was gearing up for the fight of his life, but after a dangerous injury suffered while training, he found himself fighting for...

Committee cares for campus cats

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • February 20, 2014

You may not have noticed while walking around campus, but there are a number of stray cats that make their homes here at ARC. These cats are taken care of by The Kitty Committee, a subcommittee of the...

Construction at ARC temporarily displaces student services, vets, others

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves • February 19, 2014

Students can expect some big changes in counseling, assessment and other student services this spring with the start of a 14-month remodeling and “bump out” project on the west side of the Student...

Students concerned about noisy elevators

Korbl Klimecki, Alex Panasenko, Korbl Klimecki, and Alex Panasenko • February 19, 2014

By Korbl Klimecki and Alex Panasenko Following the continual maintenance issues at American River College last semester, student concerns have now arisen in regards to the safety of the elevators in...

Christian preachers stir up controversy between classes

John Ferrannini, Kyle Moore, John Ferrannini, and Kyle Moore • February 13, 2014

By John Ferrannini and Kyle Moore A group of Christians preaching near the Rose Marks Quad on Tuesday faced a vocal response from curious students. A man identifying himself only as “Brother Gary,”...