The American River Current

Beavers repeat as Big 8 track champs

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • May 3, 2012

Give an inch, beat ‘em by a mile. A slight twist on the old cliché was the theme in the Big 8 Conference Finals in track and field at Beaver Stadium on April 27. Highlighted by an impressive come-from-behind...

An Editor’s exit letter

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • May 2, 2012

A wonderful story emerged on the way to being Editor-in-Chief for this publication. Walking onto campus last August, I was not in a good place in my life. But a meet-and-greet with an advisor opened...

ARC hosts conference track and field trials

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • April 24, 2012

Diondre Batson’s note to fans this week; “Come watch, it’s going to be a show.” The Olympic-qualifying sprinter, along with the rest of the American River College track and field team hosts...

No lack of confidence, talent for running back

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • April 18, 2012

Devonte Booker has some seriously lofty goals, and so does American River College head football coach Jerry Halfich about his star running back. “A player like Devonte is going to change the perception...

Football team signs 30 players

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • March 12, 2012

Winning sure does have benefits. And the list of players filing into Raef Hall on March 10 to sign a letter of commitment to the football program at American River College showcased said benefits. Monster...

Former ARC student stabbed to death in India

Sarah Vorn, Mark Lewis, and Trevor Horn • March 10, 2012

A former American River College student was found stabbed to death on March 2 in the town of Jangpura in south Delhi, India, according to news reports. Paimana Khanjar, who was in her early 20s, had...

PTSD: America’s invisible disability

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • March 7, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the second part in a two-part series showcasing the growing awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder at American River College and with veterans returning from war. Anthony...

Vet Services adds work study positions

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • February 22, 2012

With a new all-time high in attendance of veteran-students on campus, American River College has hired four work-study students to help with enrollment services. With more than 800 veterans using some...

PTSD: America’s invisible disability

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • February 22, 2012

He is haunted by it everyday. “The boogeyman,” 33-year-old American River College student and former Marine infantryman Daniel Ayers said. “I am always worried (about) when that damn boogeyman...

Crash claims lives of two ARC students

Mark Lewis and Trevor Horn • February 9, 2012

Editor's note: Funeral services for both Louis Leon Williams, Sr. and Shante Williams will be at the Allegheny Weslyn Methodist Church located on 6600 Steiner Drive on Monday, Feb. 20 from noon to 3 p.m....

Light-rail collision claims lives of two ARC students

Mark Lewis and Trevor Horn • January 30, 2012

The three adults who were in the sports utility vehicle that collided with a light-rail train in south Sacramento on Jan. 28 were all American River College students. Two adults in the SUV were killed,...

The Beavers strived to achieve the perfect season

Trevor Horn and Trevor Horn • November 30, 2011

Never in American River College history had a football team finished 11-0. Well, until this season. Following an impressive 10-0 regular season, the Beavers beat Chabot College of Hayward in the...