What’s the rush about rushing quarterbacks?
Steven Paxiao, Managing Editor
November 26, 2012
Can someone please tell me what is so great about a rushing quarterback? Besides the obvious addition of another threat on the ground, it just doesn’t make sense to me. If it’s overall records you could argue for, you would be shocked to find out what they actually are. The top three... Read More
Twenty first century gold rush
Steven Paxiao, Managing Editor
November 26, 2012
The Golden State has struck gold fever again. California has long been known for the rich content of its soil, but with gold selling at just over $1700 an ounce, people are once again panning for profit. “A lot of it has to do with uncertainties of currency, but also people who are selling... Read More
ARC women’s water polo captain leads team swimmingly
Steven Paxiao, Managing editor
November 7, 2012
There are very few people that can say they were captain of a team as a freshman, but this is exactly what sparked the American River College’s women’s water polo team to a 6-1 record in the Big 8 conference and the second seed in the championship meet. This isn’t as rare as if she was... Read More
There’s nothing professional about overpaid athletes
Steven Paxiao, Managing editor
November 7, 2012
“Show me the money.” To most people, this may be just another ancient Cuba Gooding, Jr. line. But to professional athletes, it’s a real life demand. There’s no secret that professional athletes make much more than the average person, but it is even more evident when a player signs an... Read More
Coaches need to learn how to protect high school and youth football players
Steven Paxiao, Managing editor
October 24, 2012
Concussions have become a huge part of athletics over the past few years, and fans are left wondering why. Being a former football player, I have had my encounters with injuries over the years, but the only one I sustained multiple times were concussions. One of my injuries came as a junior... Read More
Sacramento’s Ghostbuster
Steven Paxiao, Managing editor
October 24, 2012
With Halloween just around the corner, many people in Sacramento are becoming more interested in ghost stories and it leaves some to wonder what kind of paranormal findings might have been documented around the city. For the answer to this question one could ask Paul Dale Roberts, who is one... Read More
NFL replacement refs
Steven Paxiao, Sports Editor
October 10, 2012
It seems like an eternity since we all had to watch a bunch of low-level college referees check off another box on their bucket list. But after just two weeks, fans are certainly happy to be back to the normal. This may come as a shocker to some, but there is no redoing of the first few weeks... Read More
Dos and Don’ts for College Freshmen
Steven Paxiao, Managing editor
September 19, 2012
There are many differences between high school and college, and these differences are apparent starting with your first semester in school. With these new ways of learning, there are many things that freshman need to know about what to do and what not to do to succeed while attending college. DO 1. ... Read More
Integrity of our nation’s pastime is at risk due to cheaters
Steven Paxiao, Managing editor
September 19, 2012
Sports is often sought to be one of the most popular entertainment venues among the world. Lately, it seems to me that there have been a lot more negative issues than positive. This is an attempt to inform the everyday citizen of the things that are out of bounds with the million dollar athletes... Read More
Former Beaver takes leap forward
Steven Paxiao, Sports Editor
March 21, 2012
Becoming a nationally ranked triple jumper is not an easy task to accomplish. Traelynn Lewis has found that success, and risen to the challenge with focus and determination. Lewis is a former track and field athlete for American River College, who battled a knee injury throughout her beaver... 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... Read More
Kings, NBA and city all shook hands. Now what?
Steven Paxiao, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
The Sacramento Kings have always been the backbone of the city. Lately, it has been more than usual in the wake of the team possibly relocating to a different city. However, on March 6, city officials voted in favor of the recently proposed arena deal that would ensure that the Kings would... Read More
Butler University hires former volleyball standout as assistant coach
Steven Paxiao
February 22, 2012
Since leaving American River College, Camille Gutierrez has had her share of coaching positions at the collegiate level. As a player for the Beavers from 1993-95 Gutierrez was an all-american volleyball player. Gutierrez also started her coaching career with ARC. After six seasons as an assistant... Read More
Beavers are tops in the nation for athletics
Steven Paxiao, Sports Editor
February 8, 2012
After an undefeated football season, a cross-country state championship, and eight playoff berths, the American River College fall athletic programs performed at a very high level of competitiveness. This success has landed the Beavers on top of the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic... Read More
Jarret Bush talks about his journey from college football at ARC to playing in NFL
Steven Paxiao, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
With the current undefeated success of the American River football team, it brings to mind past talent that has come through the program. The path from community college football to the NFL is a difficult one, but ARC has had a small share. Former Beavers quarterback Tony Eason played eight... Read More
Two-year colleges face unique sports difficulties
Steven Paxiao, Staff Writer
October 12, 2011
Community college coaches at American River College spend a whole year training young athletes to be able to compete at the collegiate level, only to see them leave after the very next season. The difficulty of dealing with this task is the reason why it is challenging to field a competitive... Read More
