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Super Smash Brothers fans have a new favorite club at ARC

“Super Smash Brothers” fans have a new favorite club at ARC

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson October 15, 2014

“Super Smash Brothers” has been a cornerstone for Nintendo gaming consoles for over a decade. Because some students have grown up with the series, it’s no wonder there is now a “Smash” club at...

99Rise recruits ARC students

99Rise recruits ARC students

Ashlynn Johnson and Brandon Nelson September 29, 2014

By Brandon Nelson and Ashlynn Johnson The non-profit organization 99Rise, a political protest group that is trying to remove big money from politics, has made its way to American River College in an...

Violent behavior is no fault of gamers: I play violent games, and I’m no criminal

Violent behavior is no fault of gamers: I play violent games, and I’m no criminal

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson September 26, 2014

Last night, I went on a rampage. I killed several people with my bare hands, and was thoroughly entertained. No, not in real life, but on Xbox live. Gaming does not make people violent. When will...

Professors that double as homebrewers present College Hour on beer

Professors that double as homebrewers present College Hour on beer

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson September 23, 2014

Two American River College professors that moonlight as brewers, crafting and bottling their own beer at home, will host a College Hour lecture on the “History and Science of Beer” on Oct. 2, discussing,...

Horticulture funds bloom due to flower sale

Horticulture funds bloom due to flower sale

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson September 12, 2014

Every girl loves flowers, or so the stereotype goes. If that stereotype holds true then American River College’s Horticulture department covers every guy who is in hot water with his girlfriend. Every...

Photo illustration by Adnan Ramic

Wastebook: The effects of social media on society

By Brandon Nelson and Cameron Weaver Social media has introduced a brand new avenue for information flow to the masses. While there is no doubt that social networking has revolutionized communication...

Photo by Brandon Nelson

ARC student builds reputation for award-winning cosplay

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson April 10, 2014

American River College is notable for bringing together students from all walks of life. It is a home to athletes, politicians, musicians and even cosplayers. Cosplaying, a growing trend in Sacramento,...

Claymation workshop brings art to life at ARC

Claymation workshop brings art to life at ARC

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson April 9, 2014

In the first of American River College’s new series of art new media workshops, students gathered in the submarine meeting room in the Student Center on April 2 for a demonstration on using iPods, iPads...

All that jazz

All that jazz

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson April 1, 2014

Music is all around this campus. Whether it’s the vocal ensemble or the teachers, music is very much a part of the American River College campus. Although it’s hardly ever heard. On March 25, Professor...

 Several colleges meet at the American river college for the American River Invitational. No ARC athletes ran today. ARC athletes will run tomorrow weather permitting.

American River Invitational Photo gallery

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson March 28, 2014

Several colleges meet at the American River College for the American River Invitational. No ARC athletes ran today. ARC athletes will run tomorrow weather permitting. Photos by Brandon Nelson       [slideshow_deploy...

Club day 3-20-14

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson March 27, 2014

Club day was held on march 20. many clubs created kites in order to compete in the Kite day competition. clubs also set up booths where they informed passing students about their club. Photos by Brandon...

Model UN enlists help of Afghan professor to build traditional kite

Model UN enlists help of Afghan professor to build traditional kite

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson March 13, 2014

With the next Club Day approaching, clubs on campus are preparing to blow away their competitors. This Club Day, which will take place Thursday, March 20, will also feature a kite building competition. Clubs...

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