The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current
The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current
The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

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Black women have been historically criticized for their natural hair. Today, they find power in embracing how they choose to wear their hair, natural or otherwise. (File Photo)

California Senate passes bill to stop discrimination towards natural hair

Gabe Carlos
May 14, 2019
Photo courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment

Rapper ScHoolboy Q golfs himself out of depression, drops “CrasH Talk”

Gabe Carlos
May 3, 2019
American River College baseball manager Doug Jumelet talks to his team after getting routed 15-7 by Diablo Valley College in 2015. Jumelet is not qualified to manage the baseball team for he hasn’t finished with a winning record since 2005. (File Photo)

Opinion: ARC baseball should dump Jumelet, now

Gabe Carlos
May 1, 2019
American River College is the home of many aspiring and former hip-hop and rap artists, including current and former students and staff. (Photo illustration by Jennah Booth)

Uncovering hip-hop cultures at ARC

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April 8, 2019
The art on campus will be mapped online so visitors can easily locate over 250 artifacts on display at American River College. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

ARC designs map to showcase art around campus

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April 8, 2019
American River College and Vitalnt, a nonprofit donation service, will host the fall Blood Drive on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m (File photo)

Photo of the Day: March 6, 2019

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March 6, 2019
American River College freshman Kareem Clark looks for a pass while being guarded during the first round of the NorCal Regional Playoffs against Merritt Community College on Feb. 27, 2019 at ARC. The Beavers won the game, 79-69, and move on to play Gavilan College in Gilroy, on March 2. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC survives close playoff game against Merritt College

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March 2, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Quality Control Music

Offset opens up in his debut album, “Father of 4”

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March 2, 2019
President Rebeca Rico-Chavez and Parlamentarian Tamara Dunning listen in at the Student Body Senate meeting on Feb. 2 at American River College. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

ASB discusses new feminist center and more

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February 6, 2019
American River College catcher Casey DeMello steps into the batters box against Yuba College. DeMello went 0-3 with one walk and one strikeout. ARC lost to Yuba College 5-3. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

ARC baseball suffers first loss of season to Yuba, 5-3

Gabe Carlos
February 4, 2019
The American River College Horticulture department put on a floral sale outside the dining room in the Student Center. Flowers ranged from tulips, daisies, irises and daffodils. All proceeds support the ARC Horticulture program. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Photo of the Day: Jan. 31, 2019

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January 31, 2019
Photographer Angela Casagrande displays her exhibition, “Everything will Disappear,” at the James Kaneko Gallery at American River College on Nov. 28, 2018. Casagrande holds up a box with a picture of her on it. The box contains pieces of her hair because she said making these boxes caused her a lot of stress and made her lose hair. “Everything will Disappear” will run at the Kaneko Gallery until Dec. 14. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

“Everything will Disappear” showcases unconventional photography at Kaneko Gallery

Gabe Carlos
December 7, 2018
Psychology major Karistianna Heiman and owner Adam Baker sell kettle corn outside the Student Center at American River College. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Photo of the Day: Dec. 5, 2018

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December 5, 2018
The American River College volleyball team celebrates their 3-1 win against El Camino College in the quaterfinals of the CCCAA State Chmpionship tournament at Solano College on Nov. 30, 2018. ARC moved on to place first in the tournament. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC volleyball takes CCCAA State Championship

Gabe Carlos
December 4, 2018
Photo courtesy of American River College Theatre website.

ARC debuts new play, “In Love and Warcraft”

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November 29, 2018
Photographer Angela Casagrande displays her exhibition, “Everything will Disappear,” at the James Kaneko Gallery at American River College on Nov. 28, 2018. Casagrande holds up a box with a picture of her on it. The box contains pieces of her hair because she said making these boxes caused her a lot of stress and made her lose hair. “Everything will Disappear” will run at the Kaneko Gallery until Dec. 14. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 28, 2018

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November 28, 2018
A jack-o-lantern sits on the Enrollment Services desk in the Administration building. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Departments compete in spooky Halloween contest

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October 30, 2018
Signs were posted throughout the Fine and Applied Arts Department warning students about the lockers which were vandalized on the weekend of Oct. 12, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Luis Gael Jimenez)

Surveillance increased after Art Department locker break-ins

Gabe Carlos
October 29, 2018
A student walks into the College Store at American River College on Oct. 29, 2018. The store is currently taking applications for new workers. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 29, 2018

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October 29, 2018
“Yes, especially as a black woman historically there hasn't been a group as oppressed as we are and we have an opportunity to stand up for ourselves and make the world aware of who we are and what we believe in.” -Dronme Davis | Sociology Major

Campus Pulse: Do you plan on voting in the midterm elections?

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October 25, 2018
Photo courtesy of Young Money Records

Lil Wayne’s album stuns, Logic’s flops

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October 14, 2018
Students browse the booths near the Student Center on Welcome Day at American River College on Sept. 13, 2018. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Photo of Day: Sept. 13, 2018

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September 13, 2018
American River College running back, Evyn Holtz dodges the Sacramento City College defence in the first quarter of the game on Sept. 1, 2018. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC defense dominates Sacramento City, winning 28-14

Gabe Carlos
September 5, 2018
American River College fooball defensive backs look on at practice before their first game on Saturday, Sep. 1. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

AR football team looks to repeat success in 2018

Gabe Carlos
August 30, 2018
Girls outside the ARC Library decorate Jeans for sexual assault awareness month on April 25, 2018. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Photo of the Day: April 26, 2018

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April 26, 2018
Rapper Aurellius the Saint lectures on the power of words in the Hub at American River College on April 17, 2018. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Poet hosts event on the importance of words

Gabe Carlos
April 25, 2018
Coach Jon Osterhout stands on the sideline during the loss of the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship at American River College on Nov. 25. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Spring Preview: ARC Football preps for the new season

Gabe Carlos
April 19, 2018
Students visit different vendors and booths during the Spring Career Fair on April 12, 2018. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Spring Career Fair blooms at ARC

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April 12, 2018
The quad area behind the library at American River College sits mostly quiet on March 19. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Photo of the Day: March 19, 2018

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March 19, 2018
“Suppose when you have the time. Not when you’re in a class,”- Alex Stewart | Biochemical Engineering

Campus Pulse: When is the appropriate time to respond to a text?

Gabe Carlos
March 6, 2018
On Feb. 22 American River College hosted a Black Heritage Mobile History Museum showcasing historical artifacts from African-American history. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC hosts Black Heritage Celebration in Student Center

Gabe Carlos
March 1, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

‘Black Panther’ shines, expresses black excellence

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February 22, 2018
Campus Pulse: What does Black History Month mean to you?

Campus Pulse: What does Black History Month mean to you?

Gabe Carlos
February 21, 2018
American River College 2B Matt Clarke steps up to the plate during a game against Shasta College on Feb. 1 at ARC. ARC lost 9-0. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

ARC Baseball suffers shutout loss, 9-0

Gabe Carlos
February 8, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Capitol Records)

Debut Album Review: Migos- “Culture II”

Gabe Carlos
February 3, 2018
American River College student athletes who held a 4.0 GPA received congradulatory metals at the Spring Sports Season Preview on Jan. 19. (Photo by Brienna Edwards)

ARC honors student athletes with high GPAs during spring preview event

Gabe Carlos
January 29, 2018
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