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Joseph Daniels is news editor and is currently on his second semester writing for the Current. He is a journalism major, and is currently working on his goal of being able to survive off the words that he writes.

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Legislation is currently under review in the Senate Judiciary Committee that would prohibit children from attending a public or private institution without mandatory vaccinations in the state of California. The debate on mandatory vaccinations has rested as of late on individual rights vs. the public's health and safety.

Head to Head: Should American River College adopt a mandatory vaccination policy?

April 30, 2015
Arbor Day comes to American River College with tree planting ceremony

Arbor Day comes to American River College with tree planting ceremony

April 27, 2015
American River College celebrates Earth Day with, among many other things, a paper mache tree located in the Learning Resource Center, for students to write down what they are doing to be friendly to the earth and taping them to the said tree. Outside the LRC were many activities for students with food, music and various booths encouraging conscious efforts to help out the environment.

Earth day celebrated at ARC

April 22, 2015
Speaker Brian Linville gave a lecture on how to break out into the gaming industry and get a job designing for gaming companies.

Local gaming studio recruiter gives a lecture at American River College

April 21, 2015
Veterans gather for the Valor Games

Veterans gather for the Valor Games

April 20, 2015
Valor Games photo gallery

Valor Games photo gallery

April 17, 2015
Sacramento Sirens beckoned ARC student

Sacramento Sirens beckoned ARC student

April 9, 2015
Amtgard Club activities halted

Amtgard Club activities halted

March 30, 2015

[Video] Throwback Thursday Review: Tomb Raider

March 26, 2015
Nicole Gruggs an Intrum Administrative assistant examines a plant during a plant sale hosted by the horticulture department.

ARC plant sales grow horticulture department funds

March 25, 2015

[Video] Throwback Thursday Review: Gears of War

March 19, 2015
ARC celebrates Black History Month

ARC celebrates Black History Month

February 26, 2015
Healthy hearts discussed at college hour

Healthy hearts discussed at college hour

February 13, 2015
Guest speaker Betty Vosters-Kemp describing how the ear works.

Hearing impairment discussed at college hour

February 6, 2015

Under the weather: students must exercise caution in preventing the spread of disease on campus

February 5, 2015
First College hour to show latest in hearing aids

First College hour to show latest in hearing aids

February 3, 2015
Gaming is evolving and simultaneously losing its best feature

Gaming is evolving and simultaneously losing its best feature

December 5, 2014
“Smash” club holds first tournament of the semester

“Smash” club holds first tournament of the semester

November 18, 2014
Sophomore mid-fielder Haley Halaran drives the ball down field during a match against Sacramento City College. Halaran eventually scored against SCC by hitting the ball into the goal with her head.

Women’s soccer wins final home game of season

November 18, 2014
Magic players gather at American River College

Magic players gather at American River College

November 14, 2014
Lecture at ARC discusses America's obsession with the end of the world

Lecture at ARC discusses America’s obsession with the end of the world

November 7, 2014
Erika Jones diving for the ball during the volleyball game against MJC Thursday.

ARC volleyball spikes Modesto

November 6, 2014

Photo gallery: Volleyball’s hard fought victory against San Joaquin Delta College

October 28, 2014

Photo gallery: Men’s soccer narrowly loses on Oct. 17

October 28, 2014

Jack-o’-lanterns haunt ARC admin building

October 28, 2014

“Super Smash Brothers” fans have a new favorite club at ARC

October 15, 2014
99Rise recruits ARC students

99Rise recruits ARC students

September 29, 2014
Violent behavior is no fault of gamers: I play violent games, and I’m no criminal

Violent behavior is no fault of gamers: I play violent games, and I’m no criminal

September 26, 2014
Professors that double as homebrewers present College Hour on beer

Professors that double as homebrewers present College Hour on beer

September 23, 2014
Horticulture funds bloom due to flower sale

Horticulture funds bloom due to flower sale

September 12, 2014
Photo illustration by Adnan Ramic

Wastebook: The effects of social media on society

September 5, 2014
Photo by Brandon Nelson

ARC student builds reputation for award-winning cosplay

April 10, 2014
Claymation workshop brings art to life at ARC

Claymation workshop brings art to life at ARC

April 9, 2014
All that jazz

All that jazz

April 1, 2014
Several colleges meet at the American river college for the American River Invitational. No ARC athletes ran today. ARC athletes will run tomorrow weather permitting.

American River Invitational Photo gallery

March 28, 2014

Club day 3-20-14

March 27, 2014
Model UN enlists help of Afghan professor to build traditional kite

Model UN enlists help of Afghan professor to build traditional kite

March 13, 2014
Nationally recognized ensemble to perform at home

Nationally recognized ensemble to perform at home

March 11, 2014
Professor Bob Lyman showing an example on D2L of what he is looking for in an answer during class. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Take This Class: ENGLT 308: Graphic novels and manga

February 25, 2014
A classic Greek tragedy for a new age.

A classic Greek tragedy for a new age.

February 24, 2014
Many resources are available to those living with depressive symptoms. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Opinion: Students need to get educated about depression

February 19, 2014

Epic blockbusters that are heading to a theater near you

February 10, 2014
A children’s 49ers football autographed by Steve Young, the last Quarterback to win a Super Bowl as a 49er.

Campus reacts to 49ers loss

January 28, 2014
Students wait in line to pay for classes and parking permits on the first day of classes. The line wrapped through the administration building. The best way to avoid the lines is to pay your fees early. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Photo of the Day 1-21-14

January 21, 2014
Associated Student Body members could be seen passing out free final goodie bags yesterday and today. Inside the goodie bags, were a Scantron, a number two pencil. Students were skittish taking the goodie bags not knowing if there was a charge for taking a goodie bag. Today is the last day for the goodie bag hand out. Photo by Brandon Nelson

Photo of the day part 2 12-11-13

December 11, 2013
It about that time, finals week is coming around the corner and in the library these ARC students are in preparation to study for their finals. Finals start Dec. 13 through the 19th. Make sure you find time to go out and prepare for your finals this week.

Photo of the day 12-11-13

December 11, 2013
A broken pressurized sprinkler spills water on the pavement behind the Liberal Arts building this morning when temperatures were below freezing, creating a potential ice slick on campus.

Photo of the day 12-10-13

December 10, 2013
In the library stands a special tree, which has a lot of meaning to it. American River College is giving students a chance to give back. This tree is meant to gain donations of gifts and clothing to the Sacramento Children's Home. More information about what can be done to bestow gifts is available at the front desk of the library.

Photo of the day 12-02-13

December 2, 2013
Capt. Day reassigned to Sacramento City College.

Capt. Day reassigned to Sacramento City College.

November 25, 2013
American River College students look on as fellow ARC scholar Tim Defazio performs his song “Christ Over Money” at Club Day. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, he performs the song with the purpose of giving God honor and glory. He is thankful to be blessed with the gift to make such music so he wanted to share his message with the American River community.

Photo of the day 11-21-13

November 21, 2013
Taylor Zirbel, Faydra Acker and Kayla Reeser, all early education majors, collect coats and canned goods on behalf of the ARC teaching club and Student California Teacher’s Association for Cameron Ranch Elementary School. They will be outside the ARC library all this week from 12 a.m.-4 p.m.

Photo of the day 11-19-13

November 19, 2013

You have your Beliefs, I have mine

November 14, 2013
Starbucks has started its holiday campaign, which is resulting in long lines. It has drinks themed to fit the holiday season as well as coffee mugs and Christmas tree ornaments for sale. Holiday themed drinks for sale include the Caramel Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte and the Eggnog Latte.

Photo of the Day 11-14-13

November 14, 2013
Kaity Rader a early childhood education major performs with her Hula Hoop for spirit week in front of the student center. Photo by Brandon Nelson

Daily Photo 11-7-13

November 7, 2013
Prof. Eifersten lectures during his class. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Take this class: MUFHL 308 Introduction to Music: Rock and Roll

November 6, 2013
Comic books have seen an upswing in popularity, largely in part to their silver screen counterparts. A1 Comics employee Jared Rudy stands by some of his favorite comics. (Photo by Alisha Kirby)

Mainstream heroes

October 25, 2013
Two slices of pepperoni pizza, a medium soda, a bag of Doritos and a Gatorade are available for purchase in the food vending section located in the student center. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Mediocre meals in the student center

October 1, 2013

In our heads – Brandon Nelson

September 25, 2013
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