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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

The Music Department Adds a New Beacon of Culture to its Ensemble

Jose Leon and Kelly McCrystle May 21, 2025

For thousands of years Central and South America has cultivated and birthed sound that is known today for having the power to compel listeners to shuffle feet and sway hips. The music of this region has...

The South bank of the American River by the Watt Avenue Bridge, where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to carry out the erosion control project, Contract 3B. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

Protect the American River Trees

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

I grew up with the American River in my backyard. Access to the river, the beautiful trees growing along its bank, and the wildlife that inhabits the shade of these trees was never more than a couple steps...

Horrifying scenes from some of the most anticipated horror movies of 2025 including “Companion,” “Sinners,” and “HIM” (from left to right). (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Top 5 Horror Movies of 2025 That Are Worth the Watch

Janelle Germain, Copy Editor May 21, 2025

So far, 2025 has already seen its fair share of unsettlingly thrilling releases on the big screen, but there is still a long lineup of anticipated movies yet to be released. Some of these 2025 releases...

Los Rios Chancellor Brian King Set to Retire After 2026

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2025

After 13 years on the job, Chancellor Brian is retiring from his role leading the Los Rios Community College District. During King’s tenure, the district has seen challenges, including the abrupt closure...

“Andor” Season 2 is mostly able to juggle its large cast of characters and plot lines. (Photo courtesy Disney+)

“Andor” Season Two Solidifies the Show as the Greatest Star Wars Series Yet

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

When Lucasfilm announced that they would be releasing a show to Disney+ about Cassian Andor, a character whose fate we already knew after 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” fans were skeptical...

Charli XCX is among other rising stars that are at the forefront of this movement (Photo illustration by Jose Herrera)

The Return of Recession Pop and Why It’s Needed Now More Than Ever

Jose Herrera, Arts & Culture Editor May 18, 2025

As of late, the global economy is facing the increasing fear of re-entering a recession. The current United States President, Donald Trump, has been making questionable moves left and right, and one of...

Communications professor at ARC offers personal insight on teaching at ARC

Ly Clark, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

David Shrope-Austin has been a professor of Communications at American River College for a decade and offers insight into his journey here, his goals within his position, and what part of teaching communications...

Raef Hall pictured on May 1, in its original state after 2019 plans not going forward as planned. (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

ARC needs to renovate Raef Hall

Elisha Chandra, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

American River College in recent years has transformed its campus. In addition to the Diane Bryant STEM Innovation Center which opened in fall 2021, the Technical Education Building, opened up this April....

The ARC concert choir will give their final performance of the year on May 13 and will be full of songs from Ireland. (Photo courtesy of @arcchoir Instagram)

American River College Choir Bring Songs of Ireland to Life in New Choir Concert

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

The American River College Concert Choir will be giving one last performance to close off this year fully immersed in the vibrant music of Ireland on May 13. Choir director Robert Halvorson is directing...

California District 3 Democrats Hold Town Hall with Sam Liccardo and Jared Huffman

Will Forseth, Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2025

Placer County residents came out to West Park High School in Roseville Saturday, May 10 to speak with a couple of coastal California Congressmen, Representatives Sam Liccardo of California District 16...

Find information on campus at the career center, open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and located in the Welcome and Support Center. (Photo by Ilene Lao)

There Are Jobs at ARC for Students Who Are Looking

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

Having trouble finding a job that can work with your schedule as a student? Look no further than here at American River College for jobs and internships. ARC provides many different on-campus jobs from...

A collection of Whoreified’s pins and patch merch to introduce the logo of the band. (Photo Illustration by Janelle Germain)

Prepare to be Whoreified

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

“You're only insecure ‘cause we're here, we're whoreified!” The Sacramento band Whoreified includes a fearsome combination of outspoken lyrics and femme-fronted leadership to create a truly exhilarating...

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