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(Left to right: Kevin Hamby, Andrew Little, Ryan Woempner, Michael Warner) Andrew Little who played Jazz guitar for his Applied Music Recital with assitance from his bandmates at the Fine Arts Building at American River College on Dec. 2, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

The sounds of finale: Students showcase their work at applied music recital

Bram Martinez December 12, 2019

Piano keys send a melody through the halls of the American River College Fine Arts Building to a darkened recital hall, with its only lightsource above directed on a lone pianist practicing before the...

Writer Kanika Harris, pictured here at American River College on Nov. 12, 2019, with her new book of poetry. Kalopsia, explores the beauty and struggle of the transition into adulthood. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

‘Kalopsia’ explores the quest into adulthood

Bram Martinez December 12, 2019

A few months ago American River College gained a new published writer. Kanika Harris, psychology major, wrote, illustrated and self-published her book of poems titled “Kalopsia.”  Harris defines...

Students like Omar Costilla, Jesbaam Sanchez and Jedi Alindogan are students who’ve been through the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program.  (Photo Illustration by Bram Martinez)

ARC Students share their experiences with NCAS

Bram Martinez December 11, 2019

Earth seems big, but as time goes on, the places that humans can explore on their planet diminishes so there are only a few directions to go, down to the blackened depths of the ocean or up to the starry...

Ralph Hughes conducts the American River College Concert Choir with Heidi Van Regenmorter accompanying for fall the Choral Invitational Concert at the ARC Main theatre on Nov. 5, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Invitational concert gives listeners a note of inspiration

Bram Martinez November 26, 2019

At the American River College main theatre on Nov. 5, many people gathered for a special performance. The auditorium itself was dark, but the stage remained lit.  After people filed in and filled the...

Beavers defender Haley Norlie passes the ball at the game against San Joaquin Delta at American River College on Nov. 8, 2019. ARC lost 0-1. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

San Joaquin Delta Mustangs trample the Beavers

Bram Martinez November 21, 2019

The American River College women’s soccer team lost 1-0 against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs at the ARC soccer field on Nov. 8.  Before the game started, there was a small ceremony congratulating...

People who are planning on making a Thanksgiving feast on a budget shouldn’t sacrifice quality for cost. (Photo illustration by Bram Martinez)

How to do Thanksgiving on a student budget

Bram Martinez November 21, 2019

Thanksgiving is approaching quickly and some people are still in doubt what they could be doing for the holidays. Some people may be invited to Thanksgiving events by friends or family and some people...

Defensive player Tyler Bevers keeps pace with the ball against the Santa Rosa Bear Cubs at the American River College soccer stadium on Nov. 1, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

ARC men’s soccer loses shutout to Santa Rosa at home

Bram Martinez November 12, 2019

The American River College men’s soccer team lost against the Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs on Nov. 1, with an ending score of  2-0. Head Coach Paul Hansen said he knew that this was going...

(Photo courtesy of Netflix)

BoJack finally stops treading water in new season

Bram Martinez November 6, 2019

“BoJack Horseman” is a Netflix original animated adult comedy series that first premiered Aug. 22, 2014. It aired the first part of its final season on Oct. 25. The show is known for its realistic ...

Pop culture TV shows such as South Park, The Simpsons and Family Guy use their platform to criticize the negative impact and response of immigration laws in the United States. (Photo courtesy of South Park Studios)

Pop media takes on immigration

Bram Martinez October 30, 2019

On Sept. 25, Comedy Central aired its first episode of the 23rd season of “South Park,” titled Mexican Joker. In this episode, Randy Marsh defends his ‘tegridy’ (the name of his farm) while Kyle...

(Photo courtesy of Netflix.)

Big Mouth gives ‘growing pains’ a whole new meaning

Bram Martinez October 28, 2019

Growing up is difficult for most people. It is a set of trials and tribulations everyone faces, but the undeniable truth of the matter is that most people think that they are going through these difficult...

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