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The American River College library is currently closed in the fall semester of 2021, but stays up to date to help students with the help of librarian Sarah Lehmann (Photo courtesy of Sarah Lehmann)

Librarian Sarah Lehmann advocates for all ARC students

Maya Barber, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

Sarah Lehmann’s own college experience as a student worker in the library encouraged her to become a librarian. Now many years later she has worked as a librarian at American River College for more than...

Frank Kobayashi, the new vice president of instruction at American River College, oversees over 12 deans and over 1,000 full and part-time faculty, in the fall semester of 2021. (Photo courtesy of Frank Kobayashi)

Frank Kobayashi becomes new vice president of instruction at ARC

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Editor November 19, 2021

Many of the people who make American River College successful aren’t necessarily well known to most students—but they play important roles.  One of those people is Frank Kobayashi, the vice president...

The American River College Student Design Team is currently hiring, in the fall semester of 2021, for students who want to improve the educational experience at ARC. (Photo via Pixabay)

ARC’s student design team is accepting new members

Madison Duong, Staff Writer November 13, 2021

American River College developed its first-ever Student Design Team this year and is looking for members who are willing to share their ideas in improving different aspects of the college, while also being...

Rodney Mott, American River College Adjunct Art professor, pictured on the right, with Ray Gonzales on the left, has dedicated his life to teaching and creativity. (Photo by Diana Martinez)

ARC art professor Rodney Mott set to host WorldStoke before retiring in 2022

Diana Martinez, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

American River College adjunct professor, Rodney Mott, has dedicated his life to teaching and creativity. He has taught art in multiple mediums such as clay, painting, drawing, sculpturing and more in...

American River College art photography professor Jodi Hooker started out at community college like many of her students. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Hooker)

ARC photography professor perseveres during COVID-19 pandemic

Usamah Hammour, Staff Writer October 24, 2021

Jodi Hooker, who has loved art and photography since she was young, says she has faced new challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. A professor of art at American River College, Hooker started out like...

It was revealed during the Los Rios fall 2021 convocation that LRCCD Chancellor Brian King has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing severe symptoms, despite being fully vaccinated. King is currently recovering at home and getting better each day. (File Photo)

LRCCD Chancellor Brian King tests positive for COVID-19

Heather Amberson, Editor-In-Chief August 28, 2021

Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King has tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, according to Los Rios Deputy Chancellor Jamey Nye.  “You were probably...

 New American River College President Melanie Dixon inherited the position during a difficult time, but says she is excited to get started, and ready to bring the college community back together soon. (Photo courtesy of Melanie Dixon)

New president Melanie Dixon excited to lead the ARC community

Heather Amberson, Managing Editor May 15, 2021

On Jan. 1, Melanie Dixon began her role as the new President of American River College. Dixon inherited the position during a difficult time, as the world was dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Even...

Heather Moody, coach of American River Colleges womens water polo team, has Olympic experience, both as a player and as a coach. (Photo Courtesy of Heather Moody)

Heather Moody brings Olympic experience to the ARC women’s water polo team

Heather Amberson, Managing Editor April 23, 2021

The athletes on American River College’s women’s water polo team probably already realize they have a great role model in Heather Moody. Moody, the coach of the ARC women’s water polo team, is a...

Melanie Dixon felt called to be the new American River College president because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo via the ARC website)

Melanie Dixon connects with students and faculty to target barriers to education

Megan Wutzke, Staff Writer March 1, 2021

In the best of times starting a new job, particularly a leadership position, can be daunting. But for the new American River College President Melanie Dixon, the difficult times are exactly why she felt...

Former Vice-President of Administrative Services, Ray Di Guilio (Photo Courtesy of Scott Crow)

ARC mourns loss of former staff member

Brandon Zamora March 5, 2020

On Jan. 26, Ray Di Guilio, former Vice President of Administrative Services of American River College, died at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer, according to his obituary in the Sacramento...

American River College football head coach Jerry Haflich is taking a break from his position due to injuries sustained by a concussion. Offensive coordinator Jon Ousterhaut was named interim head coach this week. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Dean of athletics Greg Warzecka clarifies on ARC football head coaching situation

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid January 29, 2014

The Current learned Tuesday that Jerry Haflich is temporarily stepping down from his head coaching duties of the American River College football team. Jon Osterhout, offensive coordinator for the last...

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