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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 volleyball lose rematch against San Joaquin Delta 3-1 on Sept. 25

American River College hosts second game against San Joaquin Delta

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 2, 2024

In a conference rematch game between rivals, the second ranked in California, American River College women’s volleyball team set off to face the first ranked San Joaquin Delta on Sept. 25, welcoming...

Ghost Quartet comes alive at ARC running for 2 hours. (Photo courtesy of American River College Theater Department)

ARC brings the Ghost Quartet

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor September 26, 2024

Two girls, an astronomer and a bear. Four students, two pianos, a saxophone, a drum and an accordion.  After a year of preparation, student director Brayden Plumb and the American River College Theater...

As the 2024 presidential election nears, younger generations find new ways to be politically aware and active.  Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign tapped into that new trend when it adopted singer Charlie XCX's "Brat" motif for its Twitter background. (Screenshot courtesy of Kamala HQ)

Views to votes: will social media trends drive youngest voters to the ballot box?

Anne Biebl, Copy Editor September 20, 2024

With each presidential election comes new ways of expressing support for candidates. From bumper stickers to yard signs and t-shirts, many Americans have found various methods to showcase their political...

Anthony Barcellos, a math professor at ARC,  talks with a student about a math problem. (Photo courtesy of American River College)

Math professor at ARC dies over summer break

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Anthony Barcellos, a math instructor at American River College, died June 27 at Mercy San Juan Medical Center at the age of 73. “It’s a tough loss,” said Michelle Brock, dean of mathematics at...

“Civil War” On the right, Jessie, played by Cailee Spaeny and on the left, Lee, played by Kristen Dunst are in the middle of the war trying to get a photo with bullets flying by. (Photo courtesy of A24)

Review: “Civil War” brings home the horrors of journalism

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor May 18, 2024

“Civil War” is the movie to watch if you want to see a brutal battle, but there is no side to pick.  The movie, released April 12, follows journalists traveling through a war-torn U.S. to hopefully...

The Okta single sign-on page pops up as an American River College student attempts to log into Canvas on February 20, 2024. (Photo Illustration by Jose Leon)

LRCCD adopts Okta as new authentication method

Jose Leon, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

The Los Rios Community College District has added a new authorization system to log in to LRCCD accounts, called Okta, introduced in the spring 2024 semester.  After several high-profile security issues...

Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District Brian King, pictured at American River College on Dec. 6, 2022, is a finalist for chancellor of the San Diego Community College District. (Photo by Lorraine Barron)

LRCCD Chancellor Brian King is a finalist for chancellor of San Diego Community College District

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor December 5, 2023

Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, was listed as a finalist for the chancellor position at the San Diego Community College District on Nov. 16, according to the SDCCD website. The...

American River College Beaver Cares needs to be held accountable for the funds to support students. (Photo by Lorraine Barron)

ARC’s Beaver Cares services are complicated and difficult for students to access

The Current Staff November 28, 2023

American River College’s Beaver Cares program is supposed to provide services for students in crisis, but instead a student must battle for their needs to be met. Beaver Cares needs to be held accountable...

Tight end Seth Bozzi, among others, allowed American River to get in front quickly and never look back in their 54-16 home victory on Oct. 28. (Photo by Joseph Bianchini)

ARC football team cruises to 54-16 victory over Santa Rosa

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor November 4, 2023

On Oct. 28, the American River College football team hosted Santa Rosa Junior College, in which the Beavers won in a dominating fashion, by a final score of 54-16. From the jump it was clear the Beavers...

 A short film about ARC President Lisa Cardoza will be played on Oct. 11 at noon. (Photo Courtesy of ARC website)

Get to know ARC President Lisa Cardoza on Oct. 11

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor October 10, 2023

Lisa Cardoza, president of American River College, will share a little bit of her story with the ARC community on Oct. 11 at noon in the Student Center.  A short film, “ARC: River Tales: Dr. Lisa...

Los Rios Community College District and American River College administration wait for the Davies Hall’s town hall to start at ARC on Oct. 2. (Photo by Rain Barron)

ARC community voices concerns during Brian King town hall

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor October 9, 2023

The American River College community expressed frustration and doubt in Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, at two town halls hosted by Brian Knirk, president of the Academic...

Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, will host a town hall meeting at American River College’s main campus on Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy of the Los Rios Community College District)

LRCCD Chancellor Brian King will host two town hall sessions at ARC on Oct. 2

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor September 28, 2023

Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, will host two town hall sessions at the American River College main campus on Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each session will take place...

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