The American River Current

Local authorities law enforcement decision unacceptable

Alex Mecredy and Alex Mecredy April 19, 2012

If wearing a hoodie is a personal threat, then most everyone has had the opportunity to be shot dead out of self defense. Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old from Florida was killed because of suspicious behavior....

Database system detects cheaters, check student work

Alex Mecredy and Alex Mecredy March 21, 2012

The chances of getting away with plagiarism are now slim due to Turnitin. The computer database was developed in the ‘90s and is used to detect plagiarism in college papers, and more recently, on college...

Protesters march in the streets of downtown Sacramento headed toward the Capitol steps in March 5 for the annual March in March protest. (Photo by Daniel Romandia)

‘March in March’ rally turns ugly

Carla Manes and Alex Mecredy March 7, 2012

Thousands of students from California State Universities, Universities of California, and California Community Colleges descended upon the State Capitol on March 5 for the 2012 March in March. This year’s...

Protesters gathered on the Capitol steps in Downtown Sacramento on March 5th for the annual March in March protest.

‘March in March’ rally turns ugly

Carla Manes and Alex Mecredy March 6, 2012

Thousands of students from California State Universities, Universities of California, and California Community Colleges descended upon the State Capitol on March 5 for the 2012 March in March. This year’s...

Los Rios to decide if athletes get registration priority

Alex Mecredy and Alex Mecredy February 22, 2012

  With budget cuts taking effect, it is more difficult than ever for students to register for the classes they need. Currently, priority registration is given to students that maintain the most...

AR Current editor earns publication in national writing textbook

AR Current editor earns publication in national writing textbook

Alex Mecredy and Alex Mecredy February 8, 2012

Arts and culture editor of the American River Current, Josh Baumbach, is being published in the college writing textbook “Real Skills.” The textbook company, Bedford/St. Martin’s, began research...

Free flu vacination clinic to be held Feb. 1

Free flu vacination clinic to be held Feb. 1

Alex Mecredy and Alex Mecredy January 31, 2012

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, American River College will be offering free flu shots to all students, faculty members and staff. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 612 of the Portable Villages. In...

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