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

Imani Smith, Author

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Art students will have a chance to submit their designs that will be displayed as a part of the new Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics building. The contest deadline is Aug. 2, 2019. (Photo illustration by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

ARC to reward designs for new STEM building

Imani Smith
May 8, 2019
Freshman defensive lineman T.J Pesefea played just nine games for American River College while completing his goal to play one year at a community college and transfer to a Division I school. (Photo courtesy of T.J Pesefea)

Future looks bright for freshman defensive lineman

Imani Smith
May 8, 2019
Kelsey Huffaker, administration of justice major, sells new and old American River Review literature magazines created by the Art New Media classes at American River College on May 2, 2019. (Photo by Imani Smith)

Photo of the Day: May 2, 2019

Imani Smith
May 2, 2019
The American River College Current staff poses in front of a new banner outside of the newsroom on March 21, 2019. (Photo by Imani Smith)

Photo of the Day: March 21, 2019

Imani Smith
March 21, 2019
Opinion editor Imani Smith depends on thrifted items for a majority of her wardrobe. Thrifting clothing is a great way for college students to save money, while still looking trendy. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

‘Thrifting for dummies’

Imani Smith
March 7, 2019
The American River College theater department will bring a live production of "The Twilight Zone" to the ARC Main Stage on Mar. 1, 2019. (Photo courtesy of ARC Theater Department)

ARC theater department enters the world of “The Twilight Zone”

Imani Smith
February 28, 2019
American River College offers students the opportunity to expunge their criminal records through multiple free clinics on campus. (Photo illustration by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Free clinics offer the opportunity to clear criminal records

Imani Smith
February 26, 2019
“I like to represent my sport and my school and I think that wearing it is definitely easier for me when I’m going from class to practice.” - Coleen Francis | Undecided Major

Campus Pulse: Why do you wear athleisure?

Imani Smith and Irene Jacobs
February 26, 2019
American River College students shield themselves from the rain with their umbrellas as they wait for class to begin in Portable Village on Feb. 14, 2019. (Photo by Imani Smith)

Photo of Day: Feb. 14, 2019

Imani Smith
February 14, 2019
College students can feel pressured from the school to choose a career rather than finding their passions. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

College should be more about growth

Imani Smith
December 13, 2018
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' new Title IX rule will change the definition of sexual assault and how colleges handle cases on campuses. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Title IX rule will change how colleges handle sexual assault

Imani Smith
December 12, 2018
Michael Robinson from the American River College Career and Pathways Support Services Center hosts a resume and career oriented workshop for students on Nov. 29, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Relevant skills workshop helps improve students resumes

Imani Smith
December 12, 2018
Savannah Tijerino-Santos dribbles past a Santa Rosa player on Nov. 9 at American River College soccer stadium. ARC beat Santa Rosa 3-2 on the final game of the season. (Photo by Alexis Warren)

Women’s soccer wins 3-2 nail biter in final game

Imani Smith
November 29, 2018
Timothee Chalamet and Steve Carell in Beautiful Boy. Film still photograph courtesy of Amazon Studios.

“Beautiful Boy” chronicles the pain of drug addiction

Imani Smith
November 26, 2018
Students should consider more affordable fitness options aside from costly gyms. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Cheaper fitness options for college students

Imani Smith
November 8, 2018
Students who are transferring out of American River College can visit the Transfer Center, located in the Counseling Center for assistance and information about the transferring process. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Transferring may not be as easy you think

Imani Smith
November 1, 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?

Gabe Carlos and Imani Smith
October 25, 2018
Democrats and Republicans will face off this Nov. 6, make sure to have your voice heard by voting in the midterm elections. (Photo illustration by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Vote like your life depends on it

Imani Smith
October 25, 2018
Photo courtesy of the American River College Theater Department.

ARC Theater’s ‘West Side Story’ triumphs

Imani Smith
October 17, 2018
Biology major Huda Alkubati studies in the STEM Center or science, technology, engineering and mathematics, at American River College on Oct. 16, 2018. (Photo by Imani Smith)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 16, 2018

Imani Smith
October 16, 2018
Natasha Skidmore chemistry major and Women in STEM or science, technology, engineering and math, club president, poses in front of the Women in STEM banner in the STEM Center at American River College on Oct. 15, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

STEM club encourages women in the field

Imani Smith
October 15, 2018
Students in the Women In STEM club during their bi-weekly meeting.

ARC’s STEM club challenges the field as a male dominated norm

Imani Smith
October 11, 2018
Students hangout at the Hub in the Student Center at American River College on Sept. 25, 2018. Even though ARC is a diverse campus, the campus could be more inclusive to its marginalized students. (Photo by Imani Smith)

Diversity does not equal inclusion

Imani Smith
October 1, 2018
Students have the opportunity to take their studies abroad to Florence, Italy and London, England. (Photo illustration by Tracy Holmes)

Students can earn class credits in other countries

Imani Smith
September 23, 2018
Horticulture major Clarissa Campbell shows the different flowers arrangements during the Flower Sale in the Student Center at American River College on Sept. 20, 2018. (Photo by Imani Smith)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 20, 2018

Imani Smith
September 20, 2018
Rita Daniels, an employee from the Operations Department, shuttles students between buildings on campus. (Photo by Imani Smith)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 6, 2018

Imani Smith
September 6, 2018
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