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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

Filming is quickly becoming an endemic part of the Sacramento experience. Recent films like “Lady Bird” and “One Battle After Another” have film locations that may be recognizable to Sacramento residents, such as (From top right, clockwise) the Thrift Town on El Camino, the J Street Bridge and the Sacramento Railyards have all been featured prominently on movie screens actress America. (Photo Illustration by Will Forseth)

SacFilm is Reason for all those Celebrity Sightings

Will Forseth, Multimedia Editor November 16, 2025

Blockbuster films have a notoriously high budget, with records broken every year. For example, the highest grossing film currently is 2015’s “Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force Awakens” which ran a production...

 María Zardoya as “Not For Radio” debuts a naturalistic gothic aesthetic with a touch of lush psychedelia sounds, inviting audiences to come “melt” with her on the impending “Winter in The Garden Theatre Tour.” (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Experience the rise of Not For Radio and its upcoming tour

Janelle Germain, Managing Editor November 13, 2025

Many people experienced the rise of the band The Marías in 2024 with its hit album “Submarine” debuting at No. 17 on the Billboard Top 200 and its popularized single “No One Noticed” reaching...

ARC’s student newspaper The Current took home multiple different awards at Journalism Association of Community Colleges in San Jose. (Photo by Kayvon Mains)

ARC Student Journalists Earn Multiple Honors at JACC NorCal Regional Awards

Kayvon Mains, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

Student journalists from American River College earned multiple honors at the 2024-25 Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal Regional conference, held Oct. 25 at San Jose State University. The...

In the final quarter of the game, ARC’s Jadon Anderson successfully completed a 26-yard touchdown pass that helped cement American River College’s victory against Santa Rosa Junior College in the homecoming game on Nov 1, 2025. (Photo by Cameron Duncan)

Beavers Football Scores Big in 2025 Homecoming Game

Noelle Oliver, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

To close out the hype of American River College’s 70-year anniversary Homecoming festivities, ARC’s football team took on the Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs in the ninth game of the regular season....

 The Funeral Services Education Program holds all of its classes in the technical education building space. It is modeled after a real funeral home reception to help support families that use the space to hold funeral services for their loved ones. (Photo by Noelle Oliver)

Demystifying the Business of Death: Inside ARC’s Funeral Service Education Program

Noelle Oliver, Staff Writer November 8, 2025

In a hidden corner of the new technical education building near the automotive lab sits a quiet space that resembles a waiting room that houses the workspaces of one of American River College’s lesser-known...

American River College’s Student Ambassadors will host a campus life tea party highlighting socializing and learning about campus involvement, all while enjoying a treat from Tapioca Express on Nov. 12-13 in the Student Center (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Student Ambassadors Host Campus Life Tea Party

Janelle Germain, Managing Editor November 7, 2025

American River College’s student ambassadors will be hosting a tea party event for students on Nov. 12-13, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Center of Leadership and Development located in the Student Center....

Jose Aguilar (left) and Samuel Soto play the Vihuela, a traditional Mariachi instrument, at the Mariachi Los Rios concert on Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

Mariachi Los Rios Brings a Night of Music and Culture to ARC Homecoming

Kelly McCrystle, Sports Editor November 3, 2025

As part of the 70th anniversary American River College Homecoming celebrations, Mariachi Los Rios hosted its first concert of the semester on Oct. 29. The concert featured a night of vibrant music, celebration...

The New York City Skyline shines in the background of the Statue of Liberty. (Photo illustration by Marquis Martin)

NYC’s Mayoral Race Is About More Than Politics

Marquis Martin, Staff Writer November 3, 2025

There is no doubt that the United States faces numerous problems in its current political landscape. Many Americans, particularly young adults, currently feel hopeless and have lost faith in the political...

The percentage of fraudulent enrollees has increased by 5% from 2021 to 2024. Will California Community Colleges be able to plug the leak? (Photo by Quince Creative/Pixtabay)

ARC, Los Rios, and California DOE Continue to Try to Control Financial Aid Fraud

Will Forseth, Multimedia Editor October 30, 2025

Scammers have become a staple of the American digital experience. Be it emails from mystery Gmail accounts telling people that they need to pay the IRS, or the promotion of “hot singles” in someone’s...

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

American River College’s homecoming week started off with the first planned Chalk the Walk event on Oct. 28. Decorating the pathway in front of the STEM building on ARC’s campus, are a myriad of chalk...

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

Amidst anxiety and uncertainty during the now four-week-long government shutdown, some students are facing more obstacles than others with the resources they can usually rely on. Some resources, like CalFresh...

The homecoming men's soccer game highlights both Folklórico Los Rios and Mariachi Los Rios as they are set to perform the halftime for ARC’s men's soccer game. (photo illustration by Janelle Germain)

El Centro hosts Latinx celebrations at ARC’s homecoming soccer game

Janelle Germain, Managing Editor October 25, 2025

One of the many celebration events leading up to American River College’s 70th anniversary homecoming celebration will be hosting a Latinx & Hispanic heritage celebration game on Oct. 28. Scheduled...

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