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Aws Al-Jayab, who attended American River College in Fall 2015, was denied bail and pled guilty after being arrested on a charge of making false statements during an interview with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(Screencapture from Al-Jayabs Facebook page)

ARC student pleads not guilty in terror related case

Jordan Schauberger January 28, 2016

Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab, 23, who attended ARC as recently as fall 2015, was arrested on Jan. 7 in connection with a federal terror probe. He pled not guilty Friday to a charge of making false statements...

American River College catcher Matt Elliot hits the ball in last seasons game against West Valley College at American River College on Jan.29, 2016. ARC will start the new season against West Valley College on Thursday. (File Photo)

ARC baseball ready for opening day, upcoming season

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert January 28, 2016

By Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert American River College’s baseball team will look to take the next step and reach the playoffs this season after falling just short in 2015, as the team starts...

ARC Students (from right to left) Rhian Harris, Samantha Ara, Ariel Ryan and Josh Hooper practice their improv skills Sunday for auditions for American River Colleges production of Shakespeares The Tempest. The production will run from April.22 through May.1.
(Photo by Tyler M. Jackson)

ARC theater department begins ‘The Tempest’ auditions

Nicole Kesler and Timothy Lipuma January 28, 2016

By Nicole Kesler and Timothy Lipuma The American River College theater department began auditions for William Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest' on Sunday. Professor Tracy Martin Shearer is directing...

Oddly charming ‘Anomalisa’ provides a beautiful take on loneliness

Oddly charming ‘Anomalisa’ provides a beautiful take on loneliness

Jordan Schauberger January 25, 2016

Director and writer Charlie Kaufman once again pushes the boundaries of filmmaking in his latest film “Anomalisa.” “Anomalisa,” a stop-motion drama film, follows author Michael Stone (voiced...

ARC student Destiny Perkins studies for her classes at the beginning of the semester. Many students have found new places to study away from the overcrowded Student Center and library. 
(Photo by Justina Sharp)

Students dive into new places to study

Matthew Peirson, Justina Sharp, and Sharriyona Platt January 25, 2016

By Matthew Peirson, Justina Sharp and Sharriyona Platt College isn’t just classes - sometimes students need a quiet corner to study, prompting some to branch out to other areas of the campus, beyond...

ARC guard Marcelas Perry drives by a Sierra College defender. ARC lost to Sierra 103-100 in overtime.
(Photo By Kyle Elsasser)

Turnovers cost ARC in overtime loss to Sierra

Mack Ervin III January 25, 2016

Late turnovers and missed shooting opportunities plagued American River College’s men’s basketball team as they dropped a close overtime game Friday against Sierra College 103-100. The Beavers took...

Head coach J.R. Matsunami gives the American River Colleges womens basketball team a pep talk in the second half of their game against Sierra College Friday. ARC lost to Sierra 71-56. 
(Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC runs out of gas in fourth quarter, loses to Sierra

Matthew Peirson January 25, 2016

Alternating runs and a back and forth third quarter ultimately wore out American River College’s women’s basketball team, as it was outscored 23-6 in the fourth quarter of a 71-56 loss to Sierra College...

Vice President Valencia Scott (not pictured) filed a petition Tuesday calling for the possible removal of Director of Communications Tamara Dunning (right).
(Photo by Karen Reay)

Senate Vice President files petition for the removal of fellow board member

Robert Hansen January 25, 2016

A petition was filed Tuesday by American River College Student Senate Vice President Valencia Scott, calling for the removal of Tamara Dunning, director of communications, after allegedly “unprofessional”...

American River Colleges womens softball team is recognized for the teams various achievements, during the ARC athletics season preview on Friday.
(Photo by Tyler Jackson)

Sports preview rally recognizes athlete achievements

Matthew Peirson January 24, 2016

American River College’s Athletics Department held a season preview rally Friday spotlighting the 2015 season for fall sports teams and previewing the spring sports season. The rally included recognition...

An out of order sign outside of third floor of the ARC school library warns students and staff of the broken elevator. The repairs were completed on Monday.
(Photo by Tracy Mapes)

Update: Broken elevator in the library repaired

Tracy Mapes January 24, 2016

Update Jan. 28, 12:30 p.m. The American River campus library elevator was repaired and returned to service Wednesday. “It’s a relief to be be back in the 21st Century,” said ARC student Andrew...

Fortunate Youth lead singer Dan Kelly performed the bands song Love is the Most High, during a show at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA last Thursday.
(Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

L.A.-based reggae band reflects on career at the start of its recent tour

Jordan Schauberger January 22, 2016

Fortunate Youth, a reggae band based in Los Angeles, played a show at the Ace of Spades music venue in Sacramento last Thursday and reflected on several experiences throughout their 6-year career, including...

American River Colleges mens basketball head coach Mark Giorgi talked to some of his players, during practice Thursday. The team will play its sixth conference game of the season against Sierra College Friday. 
Photo by Matthew Nobert

ARC’s men’s basketball looks for big win against BIG 8 rival Sierra College

Matthew Nobert January 22, 2016

By Matthew Nobert, Robert Hansen, Trevor Haynes and Mack Ervin American River College’s men’s basketball team has had a rough start to the season so far with a 5-12 record, but is looking for a...

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