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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

Arts HomeBase combats cyber security challenges with a few tweaks

Data thieves attempt arts HomeBase data breach

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Amid ongoing cyber security threats and attempts across the Los Rios Community College District, a recent data breach impacted the Arts HomeBase at American River College, leaving HomeBase staff members...

Proposition 2 may be the shot in the arm that American River College needs to modernize or replace the largest structure on the main campus (Photo by Will Forseth)

Davies Hall Remains a Problem that Proposition 2 Aims to Fix

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Chief Editor October 16, 2024

Students and faculty had started their classes in Davies Hall during the 2023-2024 academic school year when it was announced by American River College administration that Davies Hall was no longer safe...

Events for American River College’s Undocumented Action Week, scheduled Oct. 14-18, will be held in the Unite Center, pictured here on Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by Carter Chitiva)

American River College celebrates 8th Annual ‘Undocumented Student Action Week,’ Oct. 14-18

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Undocumented Student Action Week has changed over the last 8 years. It has become more action-based and direct support. This event used to be a single day out of the year, and it has been an important...

Food, games and other activities are available to students during American River College’s Club Day, pictured here on Oct. 3. 2023 (File Photo)

ARC hosts Club Day Oct. 16

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

American River College will host its bi-annual Club Day on Oct.16 in the STEM quad area, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., where clubs will showcase their clubs and all they have to offer. According to Club and...

Harvey Woo was hired on Aug. 1 and says he takes great pleasure in serving the four local community colleges in the district (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Los Rios District hires new chief of police, Harvey Woo

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 12, 2024

The Los Rios Community College District has four major campuses and six learning centers, serving 70,000 students across the Sacramento area, according to the Los Rios website. The district has been searching...

An online phishing campaign has impacted the Los Rios Community College district with a series of fraudulent emails. (Photo by Jose Herrera)

Scam emails compromise students and staff information

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

On Sep. 4, a mass alert email sent out by the Los Rios Community College District Information Technology department said it had detected verified reports of fraudulent emails targeting students and staff.  In...

Students can meet with staff that work within the Wellness Center to receive information on therapy services and to schedule appointments. Students who want to visit the Wellness Center on campus will be provided with service face-to-face. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

ARC offers therapy services and resources for students

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

American River College offers three different therapy services for its students. The services available are: Togetherall, Student Health and Wellness, and Bettermynd. Each service is specifically provided...

 A bulletin board in the music building shows events and opportunities offered by the music department on September 26, 2024 (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

Inside the Symbiotic Relationship Between Students and Professors

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

“The true beauty of music is that it connects people,” said Roy Ayers, an influential jazz musician known for pioneering jazz-funk music in the 1970s. This sentiment holds true here at American...

“The Wiz” will be available to be seen Oct. 11-27 at ARC’s theater (Photo courtesy of ARC’s theater department)

“The Wiz” a “Wizard of Oz” adaptation is coming to ARC

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor October 9, 2024

The famous tale of “The Wizard of Oz” has been a constant in theater and entertainment for more than a century. From the adventurous journey that Dorothy and her dog toto have after being swept by...

Davies Hall has been fenced off since its closing on Sept. 8, 2023. Photo by Carter Chitiva)

No changes to Davies Hall expected until 2030.

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

American River College's Davies Hall replacement is not expected to be complete until 2029-2030, according to Katilyn Collignon, ARC’s public information officer.  “We continue to explore all possible...

Uriel Delgato, in the American River College Student Center, serves free food during Bienvenida on Sept.16

Bienvenida Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at American River College

Will Forseth, Staff writer and Chief Editor October 3, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month has been observed in the United States since its inception in 1968. The month is also being observed at American River College through Oct. 15 where The Latinx Center will celebrate...

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