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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

In a time where journalists are met with the threat of censoring and the act of silencing, the truth still spreads like fire (Photo courtesy of Pexels/Jeremy Bishop)

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Reality of Journalism

The Current Staff May 21, 2025

Since society has entered a time where misinformation spreads like wildfire and social media has shrunk attention spans, the role of journalism is more essential today than ever. Newsrooms are downsizing....

Eric Swalwell listens to constituents at Folsom Town Hall on April 22. (Photo by: Mei Mizutani)

Rep. Eric Swalwell Visits Folsom Town Hall to Discuss the Political Climate

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Eight days after the Fighting Oligarchy tour came to Folsom Lake College, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) came to Folsom Town Hall to connect with 600 attendees on April 22. Shortly after thanking...

Bernie Sanders addressing Fighting Oligarchy crowd at FLC on April 15. (Photo by: Mei Mizutani)

Bernie Sanders and AOC Bring the Fighting Oligarchy Tour to Los Rios Community College District’s Folsom Lake College

Mei Mizutani, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

“We can’t go around the world saying, ‘In Russia, Putin has an oligarchy.’ Well, we got our oligarchy too,” said Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) in an interview with Rolling Stone on Dec....

Signs posted by faculty in the lower library at American River College. (Photo by Anne Biebl)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Human Rights

Anne Biebl, Staff Writer and Copy Editor December 18, 2024

The recent election outcome has raised concerns about human rights, especially for women, undocumented immigrants, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. President-elect Donald Trump has a history of...

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ proposed Title IX amendments could change how colleges handle sexual assault and harassment on campuses. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Editorial: DeVos wants to protect everyone except victims

December 12, 2018

In the age of the #MeToo, a United States president accused of lewd behavior, and the swearing in of a Supreme Court judge accused of sexual assault, it’s clear we live in a society that caters toward...

A protester carries a transgender pride flag and wears angel wings during the #StillHere Capitol March & Rally for Trans Justice at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Nov. 10, 2018. The wings symbolize the many transgender women who have been murdered. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Trans rights are not optional

Hannah Yates December 12, 2018

In October, a note was released containing details of the Trump administration's plans regarding LGBTQ+ rights. In particular, the plan affects trans people's rights in schools, and could put thousands...

On March 5 approximately  700,000 DACA recipients  will face the gradual loss of work permits and deportation protection.  (File Photo)

National politics threaten to dehumanize DACA students

Alexus Hurtado February 27, 2018

After an almost four-day government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans voted on Jan. 22 to resume operations until Feb. 8 in hopes of keeping the approximately 700,000 “Dreamers” in the states. Democrats...

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