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On Oct. 2, 2020, “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” was released on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Crash returns in his first original game in 10 years with silly but challenging platforming gameplay for old and new fans of the series to enjoy. (Photo courtesy of Activision)

“It’s about time” Crash Bandicoot came back

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor October 7, 2020

It’s been 10 years since a new addition to the Crash Bandicoot series has been released. However, on Oct. 2, 2020, that changed as Activision published the newest entry of the series, “Crash Bandicoot...

While live on “Good Day Sacramento,” Tina Macuha and cameraman Dave Grashoff drove to Los Angeles, where they went behind the scenes on “The Price is Right” and “Let’s Make a Deal.” (Photo courtesy of Dave Grashoff)

Tina Macuha’s energy makes every day a good day

Heather Amberson, Arts/ Culture and Sports Co-Editor October 7, 2020

“My boss came to me and said, ‘do you want to be on the show,’ and now we just celebrated being on air for 25 years,” “Good Day Sacramento” anchor, Tina Macuha said. That was a quarter century...

The transition to online classes at Sac State has led to decreased class quality and less engagement between professors and students, yet tuition and fees have not decreased, according to an anonymous student. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

College fees disgust some CA students during pandemic

Nick Subia, Staff Writer October 4, 2020

While some California college students say they are pleased with their school’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, others say they are infuriated that the closure of campuses was not followed by a reduction...

Business major Antahnia Watson and nursing major Hannah Zakharaza shop at the Beaver Bookstore at American River College on Aug. 26, 2019. On June 1, ARC’s bookstore will be moving all operations to online only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as all students will now need to shop for their textbooks from home. (File Photo)

ARC offers students a safer way to buy textbooks

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor May 18, 2020

With American River College announcing that its classes will be online for the upcoming summer and fall semesters, the Beaver Bookstore will be making the full transition to online-only as well for the...

In a study done by the Sacramento Bee, Sacramento ranked No. 1 in lowest infection rate out of 50 largest metropolitan areas in the country. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

Sacramento ranked No. 1 in lowest coronavirus infection rate

Heather Amberson, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

In a recent study done by the Sacramento Bee, Sacramento ranked No. one in lowest coronavirus infection rates among the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the country. According to Brenda Bongiorno, communication...

A grocery worker checks out a customer at a Raleys in Carmichael, Calif. on March 20, 2020. With residents in Sacramento living under quarantine, only essential businesses like Raleys Supermarkets are open while taking protective measures. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Essential workers voice concerns for cleaner working conditions during pandemic

Brandon Zamora, Sports Editor April 27, 2020

  With the coronavirus affecting all buinssses around the world, some employees who are still working aren’t happy with the current work environment. Some employees from Amazon, Instacart, Kaiser...

British rock band Queens seventh studio album Jazz, released in 1978, is a great album to listen to while self-quarantining if you enjoy varying styles of music. (photo courtesy of EMI Records)

5 albums to perk you up during the quarantine

Brandon Zamora March 25, 2020

With all of us forced to stay home due to the coronavirus, we need to find things to do to keep ourselves occupied. One common thing that a lot of people like to do when they’re trying to relax or pass...

President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Sacramento, California on June 1, 2016. When President Donald Trump recently called the coronavirus the “Chinese Virus,” it created a stigma towards anyone who is depicted to be of Chinese descent or any type of Asian heritage. 
(file photo)

Nationwide ethnic harassment leads ARC to reaffirm their commitment to equity

Brandon Zamora March 25, 2020

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, and many people worldwide getting infected, people are becoming more fearful every day. When President Donald Trump recently called the coronavirus the “Chinese...

Angela McKillop, physical education professor at American River College, teaches different types of PE classes both at ARC and outside the college including cardio kickboxing. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

A professor’s passion for physical education

Brandon Zamora March 17, 2020

When it comes to physical education at American River College, there are many unique courses available. One such class is cardio kickboxing, taught by Angela McKillop, adjunct faculty in the physical education...

ASB to postpone future meetings until further notice

ASB to postpone future meetings until further notice

Brandon Zamora March 17, 2020

  The Associated Student Body (ASB) meetings at American River College have been postponed due to the district-wide closure of all Los Rios colleges, according to an email from Brett Sawyer, faculty...

Major League Baseball team, the Houston Astros were caught cheating in the 2017 season by using cameras and trash cans to signal their batters what type of pitch was coming. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

Opinion: Astros cheating scandal sets bad example for student athletes

Brandon Zamora March 16, 2020

For as long as anyone can remember, cheating in sports is something that’s always happened. Teams and players throughout history in every sport have cheated at one point or another and it’ll keep happening...

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