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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

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

ARC women’s basketball team faces rough start

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams November 26, 2012

Head coach J.R. Matsunami focuses on improvement after 1-2 tournament run The American River College women’s basketball team started their season on Nov. 10 at the Cosumnes River College tournament....

Sophomore Sam Hudson blocks a goal against Diablo Valley College on Oct. 17. (Photo by Stephanie Lee)

DVC gives ARC women’s water polo first conference loss of the season

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams October 24, 2012

The American River College women’s water polo team faced off against Diablo Valley College Oct. 17. With a conference record of 5-0 the women attempted to continue the streak. DVC was able to control...

ARC men's water polo loses to DVC 12-9

ARC men’s water polo loses to DVC 12-9

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams October 24, 2012

The men’s water polo team faced off against Diablo Valley College Oct. 17. American River College won the opening sprint to the ball giving them the first offensive possession of the game. Although,...

Head to Head: Xbox 360 vs PS3

Head to Head: Xbox 360 vs PS3

Josh Baumbach & Dakota Williams, Josh Baumbach, and Dakota Williams October 10, 2012

PS3 When the Sony PlayStation 3 was released in November 2006, there was much skepticism surrounding it. Following a horrendous E3 presentation in which they announced an outrageous price ($499 for...

Sophomore Monica Madavi running at the last Big Eight Conference Championship. (Photo courtesy of Jeanette Allred-Powless)

Women’s cross country shapes up

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams October 10, 2012

The American River College women’s cross-country team took sole possession of the No. 3 ranking in the state, which they had previously shared with Modesto Junior College, after taking third at the NorCal...

ARC’s Oak Café kicks off semester with Greek dishes

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams September 13, 2012

The Oak Café, American River College’s student-run restaurant, opened its doors to customers Sept. 12, three weeks into the fall semester. Chefs and servers hit the ground running, preparing an ever-changing...

Five steps for selling yourself to employers

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams May 3, 2012

If you want a job in this economy, you need to sell yourself. Kolleen Ostegaard, the American River College’s Career Center supervisor, offers advice to job seekers on preparation, presentation and...

Laila Haddad, a Palestinian mom, author and activist speaks to students about the Gaza Strip and West Bank during ARC’s College Hour on March 22.

Palestinian mother explains difficult life under Israeli rule

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams April 9, 2012

Presenting her side of an ongoing and controversial issue, Palestinian mother Laila El-Haddad spoke during college hour at American River College on March 20. Spending her childhood in Gaza City, El-Haddad...

Who is better? LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

Who is better? LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

Josh Baumbach and Dakota Williams March 21, 2012

LeBron James Michael Jordan will go down in history as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Mainly because his career was filled with back to back championships, multiple MVP honors,...

Former state champion aims for 2012 Olympics

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams February 22, 2012

ARC's ex-track and field star Bracin Walker for upcoming Olympics and expects 'nothing less than gold' Former student and track and field star Bracin Walker trains for the Olympics on American River...

Seasonal drinks: Which ones are worth the calories and cash?

Seasonal drinks: Which ones are worth the calories and cash?

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams November 30, 2011

The seasons have changed and our favorite stores are taking their approach on the holidays by dropping seasonal drinks. To fully embrace the holidays its important remind our pallets what time of year...

'Couple' classes: Should you study with your significant other?

‘Couple’ classes: Should you study with your significant other?

Dakota Williams and Dakota Williams November 9, 2011

If you ever thought of what it would be like to take some classes with a friend or spouse, you may be surprised by what may come of it. With another person in the equation, you’ll see how your problems...

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