The American River Current

On a recent afternoon in East Sacramento, more than a dozen volunteers were hard at work in the hot Central Valley sun. On Thursdays and Sundays, the community is welcome to help with weeding, harvesting and weighing tons of fresh produce at NorCal Resist’s Seeds of Solidarity Mutual Aid Farm. Kids, dogs, newcomers and familiar faces shared bread, stories and laughter as they prepared the growing beds for the end of the season. The farm has two main goals, according to volunteer lead Theo Claire.

Jasleen Gidda | Philosophy “I’m mainly a texter. I think I’m able to express myself a little better over text because of the emojis and stickers we can use. It’s more convenient for me as well because I can respond whenever.”

Independent volunteers, Jessie Schnell (left) and Ken MacPherson, stand in front of the American River College library on Oct. 1, 2026. They’re available every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering students support when registering to vote. (Photo by Sam Bonnett)

American River College offers multiple resources on campus for all students and staff; however, with ongoing renovations, one resource was relocated during the spring 2026 semester. The Col. Joseph Mohamed Sr. Veterans Resource Center (VRC) building has been under renovation since last semester, with a metal fence surrounding the building.

As the Los Rios Community College District’s new chancellor, Torence Powell is engaging the American River College community by inviting students and faculty to join him on campus as he formally introduces himself. The Conversation with the Chancellor event will take place inside the Student Center boardroom on Sept. 30 from 2-3 p.m. Powell will give a brief welcome and introduction statement before opening up the floor for student comments.

In today’s modern age, the internet is a necessary part of the college process. For those in need of a reliable connection, ARC provides free Wi-Fi for staff and students on campus. This semester, a new Wi-Fi network is replacing the two separate networks previously used by faculty, staff, and students.

In the age of digital music streaming, there are more choices than ever before. For listeners who want the best variety, the best audio quality, or the most ethical choice, what do they choose? Why should it be anything other than Spotify?

The Kaneko Gallery at American River College introduces an exhibition by Autumn Lee that runs through Oct. 15, titled “This Woman’s Work”. The exhibition explores women’s impact and political influence shown through various textile works. “My show is a culmination of my Master in Fine Arts thesis, a look at the connection of historical women using textiles as a way of protest, and connecting that to the current political climate,” Lee says.

Bright College years, with pleasure rife, the shortest, gladdest years of life; How swiftly are ye gliding by! -H.S. Durand As a lifelong learner who is returning to higher education at the age of 60, the preceding verse takes on a new meaning for me. Some people see college as a means to an end, a massive box to check off to advance professionally.

Ten years ago, while a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Colin Kaepernick felt he needed to do something to protest the increasing number of Black men dying during interactions with law enforcement. Before the team’s first preseason game, Kaepernick decided to make a standby not standing at all. He sat during the national anthem. This decision would become the most consequential of his career. A year later, he was out of the NFL and on a journey of civil rights and empowerment activism.