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From left to right: Randy Maldonado, defense attorney Pete Smith and Wendy Maldonado in court in 2006.

A hammer, a hatchet and a lifeless body

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood May 14, 2014

atashaBlood drips everywhere. Screams and sirens can be heard in the background. That describes the night Aaron Maldonado was bludgeoned to death by his wife, Wendy, and son Randy. Rewind 20 years and...

Racism within races

Racism within races

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood May 13, 2014

Racism is still alive, specifically in the African-American community, but it’s not coming from outside races, it is spilling inside with a division between light-skinned and dark-skinned people. The...

The fight against revenge porn

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood May 12, 2014

It has been a challenge to regulate laws on revenge porn, which is apparent in the Ian Barber case. According to huffingtonpost.com Ian Barber was accused of posting his ex-girlfriend’s nude photos...

One leaked photo can destroy a persons life forever.

Revenge porn

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood May 12, 2014

In the privacy of her bedroom, a girl takes picture after picture of herself. It wouldn’t be a big deal, except for the photos are all risque, and months later, they surface on the internet. This...

Career Fair Brings employment opportunities to ARC

Career Fair Brings employment opportunities to ARC

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood May 9, 2014

Natomas Unified School District, Caltrans, Sears, U.S. Navy and ChildCare Careers were just a few of many employers in attendance at the American River College Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1. Balloons...

A Saturday With Sheriff’s Departments

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood May 6, 2014

When you think of a ride along with the Sacramento Sheriff's Department you may think of an episode of “Cops” filled with exciting calls every minute, sirens blaring and arresting drunk criminals. The...

5 things to do under $10

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood December 17, 2013

It’s that time of the year when money is spent and presents are bought, and all the new technology (video game consoles, PS4s, iPads), may leave our pockets a little dented this holiday season. Here...

2014 Club Days already planned

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood December 13, 2013

As the semester ends, some students could be looking forward to Club Day as a way to relax and have fun. Students can also enjoy the food, games and talent that every other club day has provided....

Worldstarhiphop fights: Informing or entertainment

Antionette and Natasha Honeywood December 9, 2013

By Antionette Latrese and Natasha Honeywood The usage of the Internet is higher than it’s ever been. Digital and social media have become a huge part of our lives, and it has become more common over...

Evolving gender roles manifest on playing field

By Shedric Allen and Natasha Honeywood Participating in sports is an unrivaled excitement for people, but some sports have been witness to little change concerning females within within their cultures....

American River College student Adam Felton, 22, lifts a 25-pound dumbbell while in the reclined position of his electric wheelchair during his adaptive P.E. class. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

A weight lifted

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood December 4, 2013

Be persistent, stay positive, stay ready and don’t let fear and doubt get in the way of your dreams.  This is what American River College student Adam Felton tells people to keep them motivated. Felton,...

Using two hand weights, Cleveland Braswell executes rotating punches during a three-part circuit workout during the Boot Camp Fitness class at American River College. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Take This Class: Fitns 331 Boot Camp Fitness

Natasha Honeywood and Natasha Honeywood December 3, 2013

There is a class on campus that will push students to their absolute limits and challenge them mentally and physically. Rain or shine, Fitns 331: Boot Camp Fitness can be found in the main gym or outside,...

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