The American River Current

Los Rios to see increased funding with Proposition 30’s passing

Carlos Guerrero and Sergio Portela • November 25, 2012

ARC students react after Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax plan wins with 53.9 percent of vote Proposition 30, Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax plan, passed 53.9 percent to 46.1 percent on Nov. 7. The plan known...

In Our Heads- News Editor Sergio Portela

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • November 21, 2012

“The Walking Dead” (TV Show): I’m a little late, but I recently started watching this due to a friend’s recommendation and I’m glad I took it. The zombie apocalypse drama, based on the graphic...

Reported misuse of study rooms lead to issues for students and faculty

Alisha Kirby and Sergio Portela • November 8, 2012

At ARC library, some students speak about dissatisfaction in study rooms while others have no problem It’s two days before a big test and you and a group of friends are in the library searching for...

Bills supporting online textbooks signed into law

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • October 24, 2012

Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate bills 1052 and 1053 into law on Sept. 27 in front of a group of college students. One of them was American River College Associated Student Body President Quierra Robey,...

Rise of concussions in sports lead to concerns for ARC athletes

Jessica Maynard & Sergio Portela, Jessica Maynard, and Sergio Portela • October 24, 2012

“I forgot the play that I made,” Nicole Lopes said. “I didn’t know the day. I thought it was the day before. I was dizzy. I had an instant headache. When I was on the ground trying to get up, I...

California community colleges to adopt new enrollment priorities

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • October 10, 2012

California community college students who sustain good academic standards now have priority over students who are at or exceed 100 units. This comes after a unanimous vote by the California Community College...

Brice Harris named Chancellor of California Community College District

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • September 27, 2012

California Community Colleges Board of Governors named former Los Rios Community College District Chief Brice Harris as the 15th Chancellor of the California Community College District. Harris has come...

Death of student leaves legacy of friendship

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • September 19, 2012

ARC student Harison Long-Randall remembered for good deeds and positive attitude If a hero is a person admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities, then former American River College student Harison...

Tennis newbie brings calm confidence to the team

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • April 18, 2012

Oscar Figueroa, a 21-year-old sophomore, is the only returning player on last years American River College men’s tennis team and has become a main part of this year’s team and the (9-1) conference...

Men’s tennis beats rival Sierra College

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • March 7, 2012

On Tuesday, Feb. 28 the American River College men’s tennis team defeated the Sierra College Wolverines at the ARC tennis courts. Andrew Amor and Nick Krebs defeated Sierra College’s Anton Sarachukou...

Hands in the air. This is a ‘sneak up!’

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • February 22, 2012

$250 sneakers are much more trouble that they are worth As I wait in line for the Nike Air Foamposite One, a shoe made famous by former National Basketball Association all star Anfernee “Penny”...

Freshmen dominate tennis teams

Sergio Portela and Sergio Portela • February 8, 2012

The American River College men’s and women’s tennis teams look to rebuild with a group of young talented players this season. Men’s coach Bo Jabery-Madison has just one returning player from his...