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Black Lives Matter protesters stand outside of the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 3. They were protest the failure to indict any of the officers involved in the killing of Andriene Ludd and the congress campaign of Sheriff Scott Jones. (Photo by Jordan Schuaberger)

Black Lives Matter protest in front of Sheriff’s department

Robert Hansen November 3, 2016

Dozens of Black Lives Matter demonstrators Chanting “Scott Jones, we don’t want you” were gathered in front of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s department holding signs that read “Justice for...

Student Senate President Valencia Scott (right) with Vice President Alejandra Hilbert (left) delivers her opening message at the September 29, 2016 meeting in the board room. (File Photo)

Opinion: Girl power – the women of ARC earned their positions

Hannah Darden November 3, 2016

In various quiet spots around campus over the course of two days, I sat with four women and talked about intersectionality, the seeming impossibility of student involvement at ARC and the daunting nature...

Sri Lankan novelist Nayomi Munaweera reads a passage from her book “What Lies Between Us” during a College Hour at ARC on Nov. 1, 2016. Munaweera talked about the influence she recieved for writing her two novels. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Sri Lankan author speaks at ARC

Shiavon Chatman November 2, 2016

Tuesday’s college hour commenced with Sri Lankan novelist Nayomi Munaweera reading from her second book, “What Lies Between Us.” “As a person of color I feel like it’s my responsibility to...

Clubs and Events Board President Justin Nicholson (right) with student senate president Valencai Scott (left) listen to the board discuss the theme for next semesters Murder Mystery Dinner at the October 11, 2016 meeting.  (Photo by Robert Hansen)

CAEB to compete in writing contest

Mychael Jones November 2, 2016

At their Tuesday meeting CAEB discussed “National Novel Writing Month” (NaNoWriMo) which it has has competed for the last four years. CAEB also talked about the upcoming Club Day for Nov. 17th. The...

Authors Steve and Susie Swatt  talk about California politics during a College Hour speech on October 25, 2016 at ARC. The Swatts talked about historical propositions in relation to the 17 propositions on this year’s ballot. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Young voters can be heard, if they vote

Justina Sharp November 1, 2016

In a crowded classroom in Davies Hall, Steve and Susie Swatt, a former journalist and legislative aide, respectively, informed students about not just their place in the 2016 elections, but in California...

ARC President Thomas Greene speaks to an audience of athletes and supporters at the grand opening of the soccer stadium on Friday October 28. (Photo by John Ennis)

ARC opens new soccer stadium

John Ennis November 1, 2016

ARC President Thomas Greene welcomed a small audience of sports players and supporters on to the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new soccer stadium inside a room to the left of the bleachers...

Quaterback Griffim Dahn throws the ball during a game against Feather River College on Oct. 29. (photo by Mike Yun)

ARC dominates Feather River 40-0

Mack Ervin III November 1, 2016

In another dominant showing from ARC’s defense, the Beavers shutout winless Feather River College on Saturday, 40-0. ARC started the game with a four play drive capped off by a 31 yard rush by running...

The student senate discusses the creation of a food pantry at their meeting on October 27, 2016. (Photo by John Ennis)

Student Senate continue discussion about creating food pantry

John Ennis November 1, 2016

The student senate discussed plans to create a food pantry on campus and details for a possible Spring film festival at their meeting on Thursday. Major Reneé Marie, ARC student and Reserve Force Officer...

The fall 2016 staff of the American River current represent a diverse newsroom. (Photo illustration by Justina Sharp)

Opinion: New voices in media must be heard, not just seen

Justina Sharp October 31, 2016

Stories reflect the people telling them, and for far too long those stories have been told by straight white middle-class men, congregating around water coolers to rehash experiences that everyone’s...

Tressa Tabares shows her sample ballot for the upcoming Nov. 8 election in Raef Hall on Oct. 27, 2016. (photo by: Cierra Quintana)

ARC ‘Gears Up’ for Nov. 8

Shiavon Chatman October 31, 2016

As this election season comes to a close, ARC hosted a college hour titled "Gear Up for the Presidential Election,” educating students on the statewide propositions and what exactly is on the ballot...

Dr. Wesley Frey, director of UC Davis McClellan Nuclear Research Center, speaks to ARC students on Oct. 26. Dr. Frey talked about the health effects of the radioactive plume released from the Fukushima Power Plant in March 2011. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

Nuclear scientist: Nuclear disaster shouldn’t ruin your beach vacation

Robert Hansen October 27, 2016

Wesley Frey, director of the UC Davis McClellan Nuclear Research Center, discussed the human health effects of the radioactive plume released from the Fukushima power plant that exploded in 2011, to a...

Edward Snowden skypes with journalism students at the Associated Collegiate Press conference in Washington D.C. on Oct. 22. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Edward Snowden skypes with ACP students

Cheyenne Drury October 26, 2016

In 2013 Edward Snowden became one of the most loved and hated men in America when he copied thousands of classified government documents and exposed numerous global surveillance programs. He claims he...

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