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The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

49ers make a comeback at their Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo illustration by Ilene Lao)

The 49ers recent win against the Cowboys puts the team’s season back on track

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The 49ers have had an inconsistent start to the season which has not looked good for them. The defense has been struggling with their plays more than the offense. This season they’ve had quite a few...

 Wide receiver Luis Torres finds a gap on a kick return on Nov. 2 (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Takes Down Rival Sierra in Double OT Thriller

Josh Zezzo, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The American River College football team hosted rival the Sierra College Wolverines on Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium, where they won a 44-41 thriller in double overtime. ARC is fresh off of a 1-point overtime...

This year’s WNBA season brings new achievements in popularity with help from rookies like Angel Reese (on the right) and Caitlin Clark (on the left), as they look to a new future. (Photo illustration by Janelle Germain)

WNBA’s Recent Success Brings New Beginnings

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The WNBA finals came to a close this October, and to say it was a success is an understatement. With the New York Liberty beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime, the finals ended with a hard-fought...

The season of struggle continued for the SF Giants as they try to hold onto the lead as they face the Baltimore Orioles in their orange jersey at Oracle Park on June 3, 2023 (Photo by Clifton Bullock )

Rocky season for the SF Giants as the team finishes season 80-82

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The fans had lots of hope for championship gold entering the 2024 season for the San Francisco Giants. With big additions to the roster during the off-season acquiring third baseman Matt Chapman, power...

The ARC pool is a hub where many student athletes train and socialize, pictured here on October 3, 2024. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

The Secret to Being a Good Athlete is Balance

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Rigorous workout routines, strict diets, hours and hours sucked into training. A whole crowd of people watching, critiquing, analyzing your performance. The pressure not to let yourself, your team, your...

ARC women’s volleyball lose rematch against San Joaquin Delta 3-1 on Sept. 25

American River College hosts second game against San Joaquin Delta

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 2, 2024

In a conference rematch game between rivals, the second ranked in California, American River College women’s volleyball team set off to face the first ranked San Joaquin Delta on Sept. 25, welcoming...

Cady Hatch goes up for a spike during the second set win at Folsom Lake College on Sept. 20. (Photo by Josh Zezzo).

ARC volleyball keeps streak alive with win at Folsom Lake College

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

The American River College volleyball team won its last match in straight sets at Diablo Valley College. They traveled to Folsom Lake College on Sept. 20 looking to extend it’s winning streak. After...

Running back Trequaverlis Wallace breaks a run to the outside in loss to DVC on Sept. 14. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC football falls short in 2024 home opener to Diablo Valley College

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

The American River College Football team opened up its home schedule on Sep.14 when they welcomed Diablo Valley College to Beaver Stadium. The Beavers, who have won four straight NorCal Division Championships,...

Photo illustration depicting Oakland Raiders changes

Raiders expected to disappoint despite last season’s rejuvenation

Elisha Chandra, Sports Editor September 8, 2024

The long-awaited 2024 National Football League  season is finally here. Teams around the NFL have made several additions on both sides of the football to increase their chances of success this upcoming...

The Oakland A's will play their baseball at Sutter Health Park from 2025-2028 (Photo Illustration by Chris Johnson)

MLB announces Athletics will play in West Sacramento ahead of official Las Vegas move

Chris Johnson, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

The Oakland Athletics announced on April 4 that they will play their home Major League Baseball games at West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park starting in the 2025 season through the 2027 season.  The...

A handful of sports are on the rise, with some being relatively new and other being variations of already popular sports. (Photo courtesy of vectorpocket on Freepik)

The top five sports on the rise in American households

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor May 3, 2024

For a long time, the sports landscape in the U.S. has been run by the NFL, NBA and MLB. Those three leagues, and their collegiate counterparts, have consistently dominated the television ratings. However,...

American River College’s left fielder Marcus Babauta hits an RBI single to bring in Nick Golden, ARC’s right fielder, in the team’s 9-4 loss to Modesto Junior College on April 20, 2024. (Photo by Will Forseth)

ARC men’s baseball swept by Modesto JC

Will Forseth, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

In the hot Modesto sun, the American River baseball team encountered its third consecutive loss in the last game of the three-game series after losing 9-4 against the Modesto Junior College Pirates on...

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