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
Current Opinion Editor Ly Clark

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor + Copy Editor

Ly Clark is a second-semester student with the Current working on associate of arts degrees in journalism and social sciences. Their focus and passion lies in LGBT issues, video games, tabletop games, and a little too much coffee.Op

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Students and staff help add drawings in chalk in front of American River College’s STEM building on Oct. 27, 2025. (Photo by Ly Clark)

Chalk the Walk Kicks Off Tuesday Homecoming Activities

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2025
ARC's Bucky the Beaver joins the art department in front of the STEM building for Chalk the Walk, one of the events for homecoming week. Another Chalk the Walk will be held in front of the library and student center on Oct. 30. (Photo by Ly Clark)

Photo of The Day: Oct. 28 2025

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2025
As of Nov. 3, Beaver Cares will expand its services and food pantry offerings in an effort to make up the difference in SNAP and CalFresh delays during the federal government shutdown. (Photo Illustration courtesy of Beaver Cares Team)

Beaver Cares Steps Up Amid Government Resource Delays

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2025
American River College’s bookstore, pictured here on Oct. 14, 2025, will be one of only two physical bookstores open for Los Rios Community College students starting in July 2026. (Photo by Ly Clark)

Bookstores Set to Close at Two of Four Los Rios Campuses

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor
October 23, 2025
The tiles installed in the theater and Student Center bathrooms, like the one proclaiming “No tolerance 4 Intolerance” in the Student Center women’s bathroom, all carry a similar throughline: a message against hate and bullying on Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Ly Clark)

Students and Faculty Work Together to Use Art to Combat Hate on Campus

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor
October 7, 2025
A young Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Orion Smith and Madison Lawlor respectively, look in on the object causing their first case. (Photo courtesy of New Line Cinema)

Review: “The Conjuring: Last Rites” Chooses A Quiet Funeral Over A Proud Celebration

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor
September 12, 2025
Tabletop game sourcebooks are the main resource for information regarding rules and inspiration for players and game masters for any tabletop system. (Photo By Ly Clark Sept 9)

American River College’s Tabletop Gaming Club Pivots to Build Their Community

Ly Clark, Opinion Editor and Copy Editor
September 12, 2025
ARC’s Pride Center offers a place for its community to meet, find resources and partake in activities from information sharing to artistic expression, such as during the Trans Rights march held on April 10 2025 (Photo by Ly Clark)

American River College Pride Center hosts an upcoming Open House for all students

Ly Clark, Editor
August 29, 2025

Communications professor at ARC offers personal insight on teaching at ARC

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025
The Pride learning community has been unofficially closed for over a year, though hopefully that will change soon (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

What’s Happening to American River College’s Missing Learning Community?

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Dungeons and Dragons campaigns often feature epic battles against monsters using a 20-sided die to determine how well the fight goes (Photo illustration by Ly Clark April 29 2025)

You Really Should Play Some Dungeons and Dragons

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
May 3, 2025
Online Students have a lot to balance between the life around them and the work life on their computers and other electronic devices. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Dual Enrollment at American River College Opens Doors for Students of Underserved Communities

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
A “Trans Rights are your rights” sign made by American River College students and used during the trans rights march on April 8 (Photo taken by Ly Clark)

ARC Trans Community Marches for the Rights of All Minority Students in Public Protest

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025
Bethani Back, coach of the women’s swim team, with awards displayed in her office window by the pool deck on March 13, 2025.

How ARC’s Swim program transformed into the competitive force it is today

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
Alumni gather in their lanes in preparation for the upcoming heat on Feb. 21 (Photo by Ly Clark)

ARC Hosts First-Ever Alumni Swim Meet

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Liz Geisser in the Unite Center with a smile for any who come by on Feb. 4, 2024. (Photo by Ly Clark)

Pride of the Pride Center

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
An "Everyone is Welcome here" sign displayed in the American River College Pride Center, a sentiment shared by Sara Smith-Silverman in the Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies course (Photo by Ly Clark)

LGTBQ+ Course Focuses on History and Insight Through an Academic Lens

Ly Clark, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
"Presence" released to theaters Jan 24, (photo courtesy by Neon)

Review: “Presence,” A Tense, Slow Build of a Horror Film

Ly Clark, Staff writer
February 13, 2025
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