The American River Current

“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” meets “Survivor” in popular local improv show

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • September 16, 2014

Combining the backstabbing and dramatic elements of cutthroat reality shows like “Survivor” with the comedic wit of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” “Improvivor,” the popular live comedy show at...

Professors react to RateMyProfessors.com scores

Jessica Vang, Barbara Harvey, and Joseph Daniels • September 5, 2014

By Barbara Harvey, Joseph Daniels and Jessica Vang Professor: Brian Bates Department: Humanities Scores on RateMyProfessors.com: Overall: 4.0/5 Helpfulness: 4.1/5 Clarity: 3.9/5 Easiness:...

Rape Aggression Defense program comes to ARC

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • April 24, 2014

American River College counselor Joe Sjolund opened his first Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class, a nine-hour, two-day self-defense course, by briefing students on the sexual assaults that occurred...

Election winners react to their campaign posters being defaced

Barbara Harvey, John Ferrannini, John Ferrannini, and Barbara Harvey • April 21, 2014

By Barbara Harvey and John Ferrannini A campaign poster belonging to Associated Student Body Student Senate Director of Finance and newly elected Student Senate President Jorge Riley was defaced recently...

Coworker of alleged rapist reacts to arrest

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 28, 2014

Following the arrest of former American River College student Kenneth Anderson in connection with a violent sexual assault that took place at the Subway restaurant where he was employed, Anderson’s coworker...

From Div. II redshirt to ARC’s best player

Barbara Harvey and Kameron Schmid • March 26, 2014

By Kameron Schmid and Barbara Harvey Before the last home game of the season for the women’s basketball team, sophomores Caresse Williams and Mackenzie Theiler were honored. Each was called to the...

Mother of arrested petitioner claims he’s mentally ill

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 26, 2014

Following the arrest of petitioner Pavel Postelnyak for slapping theater major Peter Messick at American River College on March 4, Pavel’s mother, Larisa Postelnyak, is speaking out about what she claims...

Post on American River Confessions Facebook page threatens suicide

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 25, 2014

An anonymous person identifying himself or herself as a possible ARC student threatened to commit suicide on the American River Confessions Facebook page around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The confessor posted...

Pam Walker: From ARC dropout to interim president

Barbara Harvey, Jorden Hales, Barbara Harvey, and Jorden Hales • March 24, 2014

By Barbara Harvey and Jorden Hales American River College Interim President Pam Walker first set foot on the ARC campus in 1967. “I came here, to AR, but I dropped out in 1967. I was a kid that was...

Summer Words colloquium brings Pulitzer Prize winner to ARC

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 21, 2014

Each summer for the past three years at American River College, the English department has presented Summer Words: a three-day creative writing colloquium that includes workshops, readings, and panels....

Buy fresh, local produce between classes at upcoming ARC Farmers Market

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 21, 2014

Students at American River College may soon have the opportunity to purchase fresh, local fruits and vegetables on campus. ARC’s Farmers Market Club, a relatively new offshoot of the Horticulture Club,...

Crime log for week of March 9

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • March 18, 2014

A report was issued for a truant minor at the American River College Nature Trail on March 12 at 1:10 p.m. Grand theft (over $950.00) was reported at the American River College main campus...