No love lost over relocation recommendation
Jorden Hales, Staff Writer and Scene Editor
May 8, 2013
‘Here they stay,’ but Seattle deserves their own NBA franchise The old adage “It’s not personal, it’s business,” is very common in interpersonal dealings, especially ones that involve politics and large sums of money. It’s simple rhetoric used to bring perspective to contentious settings.... Read more »
Men’s cross-country looks to rebuild after back-to-back championships
Jessica Maynard, Sports editor
December 5, 2012
After becoming the first northern California school to win back-to-back state cross-country championships during a 49-year history, the American River College men’s team will be rebuilding. But after losing two standout runners in Matt Airola and Will Melton, is a three-peat possible? “Anything is... Read more »
Need For Speed
Jessica Maynard, Sports editor
December 5, 2012
With his recent first place finish at the California Community College Cross-Country Championships, Matt Airola has become quite possibly the most “metal” person on campus. “It’s something we say on the team,“ said Airola. “Instead of cool, it’s metal.” Airola, a native of Angels Camp,... Read more »
ARC dominates women’s volleyball double header on Sept. 12
Jessica Maynard, Sports Editor
September 12, 2012
It was a good night for the blue, red and white as the American River volleyball team beat Taft and Shasta Community Colleges on Sept. 12 in the Beaver Classic. In the first match of the double header the team played Taft College. Lead by freshmen Katie Christener and Nicole Hareland, the volleyball... Read more »
Tennis newbie brings calm confidence to the team
Sergio Portela, Staff Writer
April 18, 2012
Oscar Figueroa, a 21-year-old sophomore, is the only returning player on last years American River College men’s tennis team and has become a main part of this year’s team and the (9-1) conference record. Most tennis players begin to play the sport at a young age and develop their game in a large... Read more »
ARC swimming teams full of standouts
April 18, 2012
Swimming may be seen to some as an activity and not a sport, but for American River College men’s and women’s swim teams you get a much difference response. So far this season, both have managed to find success with such a small number of athletes on each. “One of the things about having a little... Read more »
Men’s golf in full swing
Steven Paxiao, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Golf is often considered one of the most challenging games to consistently play well. For the American River College men’s golf team, this is a season of finding that consistency, despite very little overall competitive experience. The team has struggled throughout the beginning of the season, but... Read more »
Men’s tennis beats rival Sierra College
Sergio Portela, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
On Tuesday, Feb. 28 the American River College men’s tennis team defeated the Sierra College Wolverines at the ARC tennis courts. Andrew Amor and Nick Krebs defeated Sierra College’s Anton Sarachukou and Cameron McCallister (8-6) in a tight match. Sierra took advantage of the Beavers slow start and... Read more »
Softball pitching coming to form
Jessica Maynard, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
“You throw like a girl!” This used to be one of the worst insults a player could hear, but not anymore. American River College softball pitchers Jessica Heaney, Karolanne Tipton, and Tanya Holguin are proving that guys aren’t the only ones who can bring the heat. “(Having three great pitchers... Read more »
Student strikes gold cheering for 49ers
Amanda Hickman
February 22, 2012
Ali Gee enjoys Sundays on the side-lines, but the community service is her passion. The San Francisco 49ers weren’t the only ones making strides this past football season. Much like the unlikely journey to the NFC championship, there is also an American River College student and Gold Rush squad member... Read more »
