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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

The Music Department Adds a New Beacon of Culture to its Ensemble

Jose Leon and Kelly McCrystle May 21, 2025

For thousands of years Central and South America has cultivated and birthed sound that is known today for having the power to compel listeners to shuffle feet and sway hips. The music of this region has...

The South bank of the American River by the Watt Avenue Bridge, where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to carry out the erosion control project, Contract 3B. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

Protect the American River Trees

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

I grew up with the American River in my backyard. Access to the river, the beautiful trees growing along its bank, and the wildlife that inhabits the shade of these trees was never more than a couple steps...

ARC Campus resources operation hours exclude students and staff with evening classes (Photo courtesy of Pexels/Ellie Burgin)

American River College Should Extend Campus Operating Hours

Abigail Harless and Joshua Zezzo May 21, 2025

The last month of the spring semester is underway as students begin studying, researching and mentally preparing for final exams or projects. The feeling of stress and anxiety hovers over the American...

In a time where journalists are met with the threat of censoring and the act of silencing, the truth still spreads like fire (Photo courtesy of Pexels/Jeremy Bishop)

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Reality of Journalism

The Current Staff May 21, 2025

Since society has entered a time where misinformation spreads like wildfire and social media has shrunk attention spans, the role of journalism is more essential today than ever. Newsrooms are downsizing....

Horrifying scenes from some of the most anticipated horror movies of 2025 including “Companion,” “Sinners,” and “HIM” (from left to right). (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Top 5 Horror Movies of 2025 That Are Worth the Watch

Janelle Germain, Copy Editor May 21, 2025

So far, 2025 has already seen its fair share of unsettlingly thrilling releases on the big screen, but there is still a long lineup of anticipated movies yet to be released. Some of these 2025 releases...

Los Rios Chancellor Brian King Set to Retire After 2026

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2025

After 13 years on the job, Chancellor Brian is retiring from his role leading the Los Rios Community College District. During King’s tenure, the district has seen challenges, including the abrupt closure...

“Andor” Season 2 is mostly able to juggle its large cast of characters and plot lines. (Photo courtesy Disney+)

“Andor” Season Two Solidifies the Show as the Greatest Star Wars Series Yet

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

When Lucasfilm announced that they would be releasing a show to Disney+ about Cassian Andor, a character whose fate we already knew after 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” fans were skeptical...

Lillie Miranda comes set as Maya Mischuck prepares to serve to Phoebe Constable and Lusa Andrews from Fresno City College in the first round of the NorCal pairs championships on May 2 at Cosumnes River College. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Beach Volleyball makes Big 8 Conference history

Joshua Zezzo, Multimedia Editor May 19, 2025

The American River College beach volleyball team competed at the NorCal Pairs Championships at Cosumnes River College on May 2 and 3. The Beavers finished the regular season 18-6, 12-2 in conference, and...

Charli XCX is among other rising stars that are at the forefront of this movement (Photo illustration by Jose Herrera)

The Return of Recession Pop and Why It’s Needed Now More Than Ever

Jose Herrera, Arts & Culture Editor May 18, 2025

As of late, the global economy is facing the increasing fear of re-entering a recession. The current United States President, Donald Trump, has been making questionable moves left and right, and one of...

Communications professor at ARC offers personal insight on teaching at ARC

Ly Clark, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

David Shrope-Austin has been a professor of Communications at American River College for a decade and offers insight into his journey here, his goals within his position, and what part of teaching communications...

Los Rios continues to be the subject of numerous phishing campaign attempts (Photo by Mohamed Hassan)

Los Rios Students Targeted by Email Phishing Campaign

Jose Herrera, Entertainment Editor May 14, 2025

The Los Rios Community College District dispatched mass emails to students and staff on April 17, warning of an email phishing campaign that targeted financial aid, nearly compromising it altogether just...

Raef Hall pictured on May 1, in its original state after 2019 plans not going forward as planned. (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

ARC needs to renovate Raef Hall

Elisha Chandra, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

American River College in recent years has transformed its campus. In addition to the Diane Bryant STEM Innovation Center which opened in fall 2021, the Technical Education Building, opened up this April....

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