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Lena Dobynes, Staff Writer

Helena Dobynes is in her fourth semester at American River College and her first semester with the Current. She is majoring in journalism and hopes to transfer to San Fransisco State University next year.

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Students dont need to pick their majors right away in order to have a fulfilling college experience and transfer. (Photo by Mychael Jones)

Opinion: Students shouldn’t be pressured to pick a major

Lena DoBynes
December 1, 2015
Art new media student Charles Kinter places his piece of metal into the forge in order to make the metal easier to shape in his class, ART 376: Functional Sculpture on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. The course focuses on working metal and using tools found in the blacksmithing market to make art that serves a purpose. Kinter said that working with the material has helped him in his art new media classes. (Photo by Lena DoBynes)

Take this class: ART 376

Lena DoBynes
November 24, 2015
A screenshot of a faculty members computer shows the emergency response notification icon, or ERNI, near the top, right corner. The ERNI was installed on computers of faculty and staff as part of the American River College administrations Safe Campus Initiative. (Screenshot of ARC faculty computer)

Faculty now able to contact campus police via desktop icon

Lena DoBynes
November 20, 2015
Eyeball Dance by Neil Putnam, left, and Blue Hands by Daniel Meidinger and Andria Arnott are two pieces of artwork by American River College students to be placed on recycle bins on campus. (Photos by Karen Reay)

ARC to decorate recycling bins with student art

Lena DoBynes
November 16, 2015
A photo illustration depicts a hand breaking through the screen of a cellphone. It has been said that at the beginning of each morning, 62 percent of people grab for the phone that is more than likely tucked beside their pillow (Photo illustration by Lena DoBynes).

Opinion: Students should disconnect from their cellphones

Lena DoBynes
October 29, 2015
American River College student Cecile Thompson speaks with student Nemi McCarter about the Engineering Club. Thompson was chosen to participate in the NASA onsite experience at the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California where she will create a rover that must be able to function properly if placed on the surface of Mars. (Photo by Lena DoBynes)

MESA launches ARC students into NASA’s orbit

Lena DoBynes
October 23, 2015
This screenshot shows American River College students Anthony Perez and Vanessa Lamb perform a light show with gloves that are outfitted with LED lights. This type of performance has been associated with the electronic dance music scene. (Image capture of a video by Lena DoBynes)

Glovers shine a light on dance movement

Lena DoBynes
September 29, 2015
The sign for the Heald College campus in Roseville has been torn down, but their slogan Get In Get Out is still displayed. Since its closure, which forced approximately 16,000 students across California out of its institutions, the Roseville campus has been turned into an extension of the John Adams Academy for grades 7 -12. (Photo by Lena DoBynes)

Students forced out after Heald College closure find their way to ARC

Lena DoBynes
September 17, 2015
Carlos Francies, a sheriffs deputy with the Contra Costa Sheriffs Department, drowned in Lake Tahoe Aug. 13 while attempting to save a friend who he thought was drowning. Francies played football for American River College, participated in track and field and went on to play football for Sacramento State. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics)

Former ARC student athlete drowns trying to save friend

Lena DoBynes
September 17, 2015
Sandra Hill, left, and Jonathan Blum, right, opens up the play The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical by going over theater etiquette with the audience. The production is directed by former American River College student Karen Bombardier. (Photo by Karen Raychel Reay)

Former theater student reflects on journey to first major

Lena DoBynes and Jordan Schauberger
September 3, 2015
Campus offers students alternative programs to transfer and obtain a degree

Campus offers students alternative programs to transfer and obtain a degree

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
May 12, 2015
In their rush to get to their job or class on time, students and faculty frequently ignore parking space boundaries, making safe parking difficult for fellow pupils and colleagues. Since the start of the semester, there have been numerous vehicular incidents, including five hit and runs – four with no injuries and one with an injury – and two reckless driving occurrences.

Opinion: Reversing the driver courtesy nosedive

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
April 20, 2015
UNR’s jazz band performs for ARC

UNR’s jazz band performs for ARC

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
April 14, 2015
Melissa Fish, right, and students attending the event discuss future job opportunities and how LinkedIn could play a strategic part in job hunting.

Students are urged to “LinkIn” at college hour

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
April 7, 2015

Domestic violence against Native American women will be discussed in today’s college hour

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
March 12, 2015
Find a job with the state

Find a job with the state

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
March 10, 2015
CAEB passes term limits, appoints elections committee members

CAEB passes term limits, appoints elections committee members

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
March 8, 2015
Employment workshop in Student Center to focus on state jobs

Employment workshop in Student Center to focus on state jobs

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
March 3, 2015
Guardian Angels Encourage Community Involvement

Guardian Angels Encourage Community Involvement

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
February 19, 2015
Professor Anthony Barcellos’s book “A Stroll Through Calculus”. It is an attempt to explain the basic concepts of calculus to the average person

Math professor Anthony Barcellos speaks about his newest book “A Stroll Through Calculus”

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
February 18, 2015
Movie Hour in the Hub

Movie Hour in the Hub

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
February 12, 2015
College Hour on heart health

College Hour on heart health

Lena DoBynes and Lena DoBynes
February 9, 2015
Three ARC faculty members awarded for their above and beyond approach

Three ARC faculty members awarded for their above and beyond approach

Lena Dobynes and Lena DoBynes
February 2, 2015
LGBT club plans outreach for new semester

LGBT club plans outreach for new semester

John Ferrannini and Lena DoBynes
January 27, 2015
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