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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

Lillie Miranda comes set as Maya Mischuck prepares to serve to Phoebe Constable and Lusa Andrews from Fresno City College in the first round of the NorCal pairs championships on May 2 at Cosumnes River College. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Beach Volleyball makes Big 8 Conference history

Joshua Zezzo, Multimedia Editor May 19, 2025

The American River College beach volleyball team competed at the NorCal Pairs Championships at Cosumnes River College on May 2 and 3. The Beavers finished the regular season 18-6, 12-2 in conference, and...

From Left to Right: Aleu Lee, Patrick Saunders, Alla Nersisova and Kenny Scott Johnson work on their modified core exercises at the end of the weight training and fitness class. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

The Adaptive Sports Program Opens Up Exercise to Students of All Abilities

Kelly McCrystle, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Hidden in the back of the kinesiology department, tucked in a corner behind the pool, is the small, secluded classroom housing the adaptive sports program at American River College. The program boasts...

 Sofia MacPherson signals to her teammate before serving the ball in a match on Feb 22. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Volleyball Sees Three Athletes Commit to Four-Year Universities

Jose Leon, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Three athletes from American River College’s Fall 2024 volleyball season, Morgan Castaneda, Sofia MacPherson and Kyla Powell have committed to four-year institutions this semester. All three athletes...

Beaver Wire Podcast: ARC Athletics – Episode 9

The Current Staff May 1, 2025

The Beaver Wire Podcast has its first guest, Jameel Pugh, former professional basketball player and current professional photographer. Jose Leon and Josh Zezzo interview Pugh on his life and role as photographer...

Lati Safi (left) and Elijah Poleta (right) celebrate with each other after scoring a try in the 45-21 NorCal championship game win over San Jose State on March 29. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Rugby Club Wins NorCal Championship

Jose Leon and Joshua Zezzo April 8, 2025

Standing on the sideline, the game is experienced in a different dimension, bodies are streaking by, kicking up grass in an organized chaos. Smack! The collision reverberates into the crowd and the volume...

Autumn Garcia (front) and Anastasia Kozlowski (back) run the final lap of the 1500m at the Hornet Invite on March 22. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Track & Field has good showing at Sacramento State during the Hornet Invite on March 21-22

Joshua Zezzo, Multimedia Editor April 3, 2025

The American River College Track & Field team made the quick trip to Sacramento State for the 2025 Hornet Invite on March 21-22. The meet consisted of about 20 schools from all over the map. ARC competed...

John Cena turns on his friend and ally, Cody Rhodes. Joining forces with “the final boss” The Rock at WWE Elimination Chamber on March.1 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo Illustration by Elisha Chandra)

John Cena’s Farewell Turns Sour with Heel Turn

Elisha Chandra, Sports Editor March 28, 2025

The WWE Elimination Chamber on March 1 will forever be remembered in WWE folklore. A day that will be remembered as one that shocked the entirety of the WWE universe. One day a childhood hero turned into...

Bethani Back, coach of the women’s swim team, with awards displayed in her office window by the pool deck on March 13, 2025.

How ARC’s Swim program transformed into the competitive force it is today

Ly Clark, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

In the spring of 1998, American River College’s swimming pool had only six shallow lanes and no athletes registered to swim in them. Bethani Black, hired that same spring, set to work improving not only...

ARC prepares to return a shot during the opening singles match of the day, setting the tone for his team's performance on the court on March 3, 2025. (Photo by Angel Garcia Barranco)

ARC Men’s Tennis Dominates Diablo Valley in 9-0 Sweep

Angel Garcia Barranco, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The American River College Men’s Tennis team delivered a strategic performance on March 4, winning all nine matches against Diablo Valley College. The victory was marked by dominant wins in both doubles...

 Coach Marco Baldacchino is (centered middle) standing behind a sign on the ARC Football Stadium, arms crossed with football on the field on March 6., ( Photo by Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre)

Former ARC Football Player Marco Baldacchino Makes a Comeback as Offensive Assistant Coach

Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

 At the age of four, a young boy was watching his local football news, captivated by the sport and how the players moved and talked strategy. A touch of inspiration sparked in him, eager to explore this...

“Beavers: American River College’s Running Dynasty, 1964-1979”, published in December of 2024, expands on the long history of ARC’s track and field teams. (Photo Courtesy of Heritage Books, Inc.)

“Running Dynasty” Explores the Career of Al Baeta

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Reunions spur on many things for returning alumni. For David Bruhn, the 2024 Beavers Runners Reunion got him to write his 36th book. Bruhn has long covered running in California with “Stride Out" and...

ARC's softball pitcher #7 Felesha Lapenske throws a warm-up pitch against Delta on March 4. (Photo by Abby Harless)

American River College Softball Loses to San Joaquin Delta in Extra Innings Game

Abigail Harless, Managing and Social Media Editor March 14, 2025

In an energetic, back-and-forth softball game between American River College and San Joaquin Delta College, the Beavers lost 3-1 on March 4.  The game started off quickly with three outs from both...

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