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Three obscure TV shows you should be watching

Three obscure TV shows you should be watching

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach October 24, 2012

Copper – BBC America – Sunday, 7 p.m. – Set in the Five Points neighborhood in New York City, “Copper” portrays the gritty life of a cop named Kevin Corcoran in the 1860s, including rampant racism,...

‘Sweeney Todd’ impresses with opening night despite flaws

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach October 13, 2012

ARC Theatre's production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” directed by Nancy Silva, is a sweeping musical adventure through a dreary 19th century London. Although suffering some...

Head to Head: Xbox 360 vs PS3

Head to Head: Xbox 360 vs PS3

Josh Baumbach & Dakota Williams, Josh Baumbach, and Dakota Williams October 10, 2012

PS3 When the Sony PlayStation 3 was released in November 2006, there was much skepticism surrounding it. Following a horrendous E3 presentation in which they announced an outrageous price ($499 for...

Constructing the Future

Josh Baumbach and Steven Paxaio September 19, 2012

Parking structure, student center among construction projects due for early 2013 openings American River College is currently in the middle of one its largest renovations in the school's history. “Just...

In our heads – Josh Baumbach

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach September 19, 2012

“Rise Of Nine” by Pittacus Lore – The third book of the “Lorien Legacies,” (or “I Am Number Four” series), was an exciting read fromfront to back.  It follows a race of aliens stranded...

Six must-download games

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach May 3, 2012

Many college students have trouble paying for those $60 Blockbuster-release video games, but see no other alternative for a triple-A gaming experience. This is a misconception, as there are many excellent...

King’s season report card: Team shows promise

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach April 18, 2012

This has been a tumultuous season for the Sacramento Kings.   Having the worst record in their division, inconsistent play, and struggles for a new arena have overshadowed what may be a future Oklahoma...

Marvel Studios The Avengers to kick-off the summer movie season on May 5.

Summer movies: Superheroes set to run the show

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach April 18, 2012

The summer movie season usually begins the first week of May with a blockbuster release, which will be a Marvel Entertainment release for the fifth year in a row. It usually ends in mid-August as a new...

Doritos taco takes bite out of competition

Doritos taco takes bite out of competition

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach March 21, 2012

Shortly after re-introducing breakfast and unveiling the slogan “Live Más” to their customers, Taco Bell unleashed the Doritos Locos Taco. The Locos Taco was first seen in a picture posted on the...

Who is better? LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

Who is better? LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

Josh Baumbach and Dakota Williams March 21, 2012

LeBron James Michael Jordan will go down in history as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Mainly because his career was filled with back to back championships, multiple MVP honors,...

In our heads- Josh Baumbach

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach March 21, 2012

A&C editor Josh Baumbach picks "the five songs (he) can't stop listening to" “D.D.” by The Weeknd – R&B singer The Weeknd has been creating a name for himself by releasing album-quality...

Taco Bell offers a new breakfast menu including burritos and Cinnabon Delights. (Photo by Stephanie Lee)

‘First Meal’ offers morning option

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach March 7, 2012

Taco Bell has a bad reputation when it comes to food quality. But for a lot of college students, it is an affordable yet tasty option for a quick meal. After earnings last year were below expectations,...

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