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Former American River College student Edward Currie died in police custody on Feb. 20 of an apparent seizure after being arrested on suspicion of drug possession on the same night. Curries family said he had no past history of seizures. (Photo screen capture from Edward Curries Facebook page)

Former ARC student dies in police custody

Jordan Schauberger February 29, 2016

By Jordan Schauberger and Matthew Peirson A former American River College student died in police custody on Feb. 20 after suffering an apparent seizure, officials said Monday. He was 31. Edward...

Former American River College football player Antonio Perez (54), seen airborne to the right attempting to block a kick during the 2014 season, died yesterday due to an unverified cause.
(File Photo)

Former ARC football player Antonio Perez dies

Jordan Schauberger February 26, 2016

An American River College football player, who was a part of the team that made it the State semifinals in 2014, died yesterday, according to ARC football coach Jon Osterhout. The cause of death was not...

American River College Dean of planning, research and technology Adam Karp speaks with an accreditation committee member during last falls committee visit. The school was commended in seven areas. (File Photo)

Accreditation reaffirmed for ARC

Jordan Schauberger February 18, 2016

American River College had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) earlier this month after a committee visited the school in October of last...

American River College art professor Craig Martinez shared a room at the Art Hotel exhibit with long-time friend Mark Swanson. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

ARC professor puts his mark on the Art Hotel

Jordan Schauberger February 18, 2016

After years of friendship, two local artists found themselves involved in the Art Hotel, a Sacramento “reclamation art exhibit” that has been described as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Craig...

Fronius technical sales engineer Fritz Arumber welds together some metal during the Welding Expo at American River College on Feb.6, 2016. The welding industry has been looking for welders and the expo was held to offer apprenticeships and jobs. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

ARC hosts first-time welding expo

Jordan Schauberger February 11, 2016

American River College’s welding technology program, in coordination with the American Welding Society (AWS), hosted the first-ever welding expo at ARC on Saturday. The AWS has a trailer full of welding...

‘Deadpool’ is outrageously hilarious

Jordan Schauberger February 8, 2016

By Jordan Schauberger [email protected] Overshadowed by the recent barrage of Marvel movies and sizable hype surrounding the upcoming DC movies, there was a reasonable expectation that “Deadpool’...

Hector Zavala playing for ARCs mens soccer team last semester. Head coach Paul Hansen remembered Zavala as a passionate player.(Photo by Joe Padilla)

Beloved ARC athlete remembered

Jordan Schauberger February 3, 2016

Beloved American River College men’s soccer player, Hector Zavala, who killed himself earlier this month, is remembered as smart, good looking, funny and charismatic by his family, friends, teammates...

Aws Al-Jayab, who attended American River College in Fall 2015, was denied bail and pled guilty after being arrested on a charge of making false statements during an interview with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(Screencapture from Al-Jayabs Facebook page)

ARC student pleads not guilty in terror related case

Jordan Schauberger January 28, 2016

Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab, 23, who attended ARC as recently as fall 2015, was arrested on Jan. 7 in connection with a federal terror probe. He pled not guilty Friday to a charge of making false statements...

Oddly charming ‘Anomalisa’ provides a beautiful take on loneliness

Oddly charming ‘Anomalisa’ provides a beautiful take on loneliness

Jordan Schauberger January 25, 2016

Director and writer Charlie Kaufman once again pushes the boundaries of filmmaking in his latest film “Anomalisa.” “Anomalisa,” a stop-motion drama film, follows author Michael Stone (voiced...

Fortunate Youth lead singer Dan Kelly performed the bands song Love is the Most High, during a show at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA last Thursday.
(Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

L.A.-based reggae band reflects on career at the start of its recent tour

Jordan Schauberger January 22, 2016

Fortunate Youth, a reggae band based in Los Angeles, played a show at the Ace of Spades music venue in Sacramento last Thursday and reflected on several experiences throughout their 6-year career, including...

Director of Finance Jeremy Diefenbacher listens while President David Hylton discusses advertisement ideas for the upcoming March in March event, during Student Senate meeting Thursday.
(Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Heated argument ends Senate meeting early

Jordan Schauberger January 15, 2016

American River College Student Senate’s first meeting since Dec. 3 ended early Thursday after an argument between board members over possible rule violations led to one member walking out. Director...

Regina Drake, a transgender ARC student, holds up a letter from her doctor recommending her for sex reassignment surgery. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Transgender student’s search for acceptance leads her to ARC

Jordan Schauberger January 14, 2016

At the Trinity Cathedral in Sacramento during a candlelight vigil, Regina Drake, a transgender American River College student, read the obituary of a 25-year old transgender woman from Brazil who was killed...

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