The American River Current

Head to head opinion: Whom shall I serve?

John Ferrannini and Jonathan Ellyson • March 12, 2014

Several states around the country are proposing, or have proposed bills which would make it legal for individuals to refuse to provide services or material goods, in connection with any activity that violates...

Alarm sends students into pouring rain

John Ferrannini, Thalia Avila, John Ferrannini, and Thalia Avila • February 28, 2014

By John Ferrannini and Thalia Avila An alarm went off at approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday sending students rushing out of their classes in the Learning Resource Center and into the pouring rain. “The...

Explosive first inning leads to win

Ed Gebing, Kameron Schmid, Kameron Schmid, and Ed Gebing • February 27, 2014

The American River College women’s softball team easily cruised past College of the Redwoods with a score of 16-3 on Friday. The women brought in 11 runs in the first inning behind sound hitting,...

Fighting Back

Ed Gebing, Melissa Hurtado, Ed Gebing, and Melissa Hurtado • February 21, 2014

By Ed Gebing and Melissa Hurtado Local Mixed Martial Artist Devin Johnson was gearing up for the fight of his life, but after a dangerous injury suffered while training, he found himself fighting for...

Financial Resource Week offers scholarship information to students

John Ferrannini, Kyle Moore, John Ferrannini, and Kyle Moore • February 20, 2014

By John Ferrannini and Kyle Moore The Financial Resource Week at American River College held at the Student Center, was filled with booths informing students about scholarship opportunities. Ramona...

Students concerned about noisy elevators

Korbl Klimecki, Alex Panasenko, Korbl Klimecki, and Alex Panasenko • February 19, 2014

By Korbl Klimecki and Alex Panasenko Following the continual maintenance issues at American River College last semester, student concerns have now arisen in regards to the safety of the elevators in...

ARC student and employee murdered in attempted robbery

Ed Gebing, Melissa Hurtado, Ed Gebing, and Melissa Hurtado • February 12, 2014

By Ed Gebing and Melissa Hurtado Many students came back to campus from the winter break carrying full backpacks and heavy hearts. Over the break, it was reported that American River College student...

Disturbing the Peace at the Learning Resource Center

John Ferrannini, Kyle Moore, John Ferrannini, and Kyle Moore • February 6, 2014

By Kyle Moore and John Ferrannini A disturbance in a Writing Across the Curriculum class led to the police being called to the Learning Resource Center. Desirae Casteel, a Social Science major, was...

“Gravity” and “American Hustle” lead Oscar nominations

Adnan Ramic, Walter Jones, Adnan Ramic, and Walter Jones • January 31, 2014

By Adnan Ramic and Walter Jones On Jan. 16, actor Chris Hemsworth and president of the Academy Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards. Films “Gravity” and “American...

Drought conditions affect ARC curriculum

Jorden Hales, Barbara Harvey, Barbara Harvey, and Jorden Hales • January 30, 2014

By Jorden Hales and Barbara Harvey In the midst of California’s driest year since 1895, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a statewide drought emergency in a press conference on Jan. 17 and is urging all Californians...

Sierra rolls through ARC in basketball doubleheader

Kameron Schmid, Kevin Sheridan, Kevin Sheridan, and Kameron Schmid • January 28, 2014

By Kameron Schmid and Kevin Sheridan On a night where recently slain ARC student Marc Zhuchenko was honored, the visiting Sierra College Wolverines handed double-digit losses to both the men and women’s...

Campus reacts to 49ers loss

Brandon Nelson, Zach Tierney, Brandon Nelson, and Zach Tierney • January 28, 2014

By Brandon Nelson and Zach Tierney After last Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game, the San Francisco 49ers’ season has come close to a Super Bowl victory but...