The American River Current

A Lifetime of Activism and a lifetime of education

Deanna Dokes and Deanna Dokes • April 30, 2012

The American River College Hour presented “Lifetime of Activism: 40 Years of Protesting and Why it is Worth it" on March 15, 2012 in Raef Hall 160. The hour-long segment focused on local ARC Professor...

How to deal with ‘Frenemies’

Deanna Dokes and Deanna Dokes • April 18, 2012

Do you have that one friend who you can’t stand because he or she is beyond obnoxious and rude? That one friend who cuts you off in mid-sentence and pays no credence to what you’re trying to say? We...

Nicki Minaj disappoints and impresses with “Reloaded”

Deanna Dokes and Deanna Dokes • April 18, 2012

The self-proclaimed “female Weezy” is back at it again with her second album, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.” Nicki Minaj brings fellow rappers Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Drake, and of course Lil Wayne...

Second Saturday a Sacramento standout

Deanna Dokes and Deanna Dokes • March 7, 2012

What began as a gathering of gallery owners to promote their art has turned into an enormous celebration attracting more than 15,000 people to the local Sacramento art scene. Second Saturday, also known...

Quality of food saves Pearl House restaurant

Deanna Dokes and Deanna Dokes • February 22, 2012

Subpar service side, the menu and price is right for students needing their Chinese food fix. Located in a strip mall wedged between a grocery store and a tax services place hides a sub-par delicious...

ARC Theatre presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Deanna Dokes and Deanna Dokes • February 8, 2012

A controversial play about racism, injustice and life lessons is on its way to American River College’s theater and is directed by one of ARC’s professors. Sam Williams will be directing Christopher...