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Los Rios Community College officer Joe Quirarte and a fellow officer detain two suspects of a potential altercation at American River College on Aug. 27, 2019. (File Photo)

Breaking News: Two students charged with battery on first day of classes

Jennah Booth August 27, 2018

The Los Rios Police Department arrested two female students after a third female student reported being assaulted Monday morning. American River College’s Public Information Officer, Scott Crow spoke...

Students have a guide to connect to that tricky American River College Wi-Fi network. (photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

How to connect to ARC’s Wi-Fi

Cheyenne Drury and Tracy Holmes August 27, 2018

By Tracy Holmes and Cheyenne Drury In the beginning of each semester, students flock to the library and Student Center to use the internet to get their course work done. When the computer labs in...

Matt Robinson (left) and Dyne Eifertsen (right) performing in the faculty recital at American River College on April 30, 2018. (Photo by Michael Pacheco)

Professors showcase their talents in faculty recital

Michael Pacheco May 14, 2018

The American River College Faculty Recital, hosted by music department chair Dyne Eifertsen, took place on April 30, with a four-piece band taking center stage in a dimly lit Room 547 at the the ARC theater. The...

The American River College studio jazz ensemble performing the opening act for the Tribute to the War Years concert on April 26, 2018 (Photo by Michael Pacheco)

Jazz bands pay tribute to military veterans

Michael Pacheco May 14, 2018

The American River College Studio Jazz Ensemble quietly moved from the back room to their places on stage. They opened with the classic Count Basie piece “Moten Swing” for the sixth annual Tribute...

Aurellius the Siant performs at American River Colleges artivism event on April 18, 2018. ARCs UNITE program invited Aurellius to lecture on the importance of words on April 17 and to perform at their artivism event the next day. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

Artivism: The true peaceful protest

Jennah Booth May 11, 2018

In the wake of unrest and injustice, people grasp for ways to communicate their frustration. Discontent within society can ignite campaigns for change, some violent, some not. The frustrations of our nation...

Members of Latinos Unidios at American River College behind an information booth regarding Cinco De Mayo on April 24, 2018. (Photo by Michael Pacheco)

Latino Unidos host Cinco de Mayo event

Michael Pacheco May 9, 2018

Latinos Unidos hosted a Cinco de Mayo informational event on April 26. The club planned the event to take place the week before the holiday, due to the scheduling of Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage...

CAEB president Mariana Topich discusses how well the Rock Out to Knockout Stigma event went in April. (photo by Alondra Botello)

CAEB discusses Rock Out to Knock Out Stigma success

Alondra Botello May 8, 2018

The American River College Clubs and Events Board met April 24 to discuss how the Rock Out to Knockout Stigma event went, how the renovation of the Center for Leadership and Development affects the board,...

Staff writer Cecilia Castillo Juarez holds a 1988-era photo of her parents in their home of Mexico. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Mexican immigrants deserve the American Dream

Cecilia Castillo Juarez May 8, 2018

Recently, at the request from United States President Donald Trump, California Governor Jerry Brown agreed to send the National Guard to the California Border to protect Americans from gang activity and...

Edna Simbi stands with her friend Juan Pablo Celis Garcia at the United Nations. Simbi, a former ARC student, came to the U.S. on asylum in 2010. (Photo courtesy of Edna Simbi)

Former refugee begins career at UN

Christian Sutton May 7, 2018

To some, graduating in less than two years with four Associate’s degrees and an honors certificate after taking 23 units at a time might seem insurmountable. For a young woman from Kenya, this seemingly...

The primary keeper of the primates, Janine Steele, stands in front of the sumatran exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo on April 25. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC holds primatology class at the Sacramento Zoo

Tracy Holmes May 7, 2018

Anthropology 372 Primatology Field Studies class will be held during American River College’s summer session this year, instead of its usual spring semester. The class focuses on the observation of...

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