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The MLB saw many pitchers having historically good seasons in 2021. Little did the world know that those pitchers used substances such as sunscreen, rosin, and pine tar to doctor their pitches. (Photo Illustration by Sam Berg)

MLB’s newest cheating scandal is worse than steroids

Samuel Berg, Staff Writer October 17, 2021

Since the creation of Major League Baseball in 1869, baseball has been known as a game of sportsmanship and integrity. Any actions that are unsportsmanlike or ungentlemanly are frowned upon and punishments...

The American River College Mens Cross Country team, pictured here competing in the California Community College Athletic Association Cross Country Championship on Nov. 8, 2019, is looking to run straight to the top and take home every championship this season in the fall semester of 2021. (Photo courtesy of Rick Anderson)

ARC men’s cross country team sets eyes on championship win

Samuel Berg, Staff Writer October 12, 2021

After nearly two years since its last meet, the American River College men’s cross country team is back and is ready to compete. The last time the team competed was on Nov. 8, 2019. Rick Anderson,...

American River College’s football team returned on Sept. 4 after missing nearly two years of play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo from a game in 2019. (File photo)

ARC’s football team happy to be back on the field after almost two years off

Jahson Nahal, Staff Writer October 6, 2021

American River College’s football team is back on ground after nearly two years. The team returned to action on Sept. 4 after being unable to play its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It's...

Paul Hansen, American River College’s men’s soccer coach says the team is grateful to be playing again this season in the fall semester of 2021. (File Photo)

ARC men’s soccer team starts the season strong with a 5-1 record

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor October 4, 2021

American River College’s men’s soccer team has been training face to face throughout summer and is now competing this fall. ARC men’s soccer coach Paul Hansen says the players are grateful to be...

American River College softball outfielder Kirsten Cox swings and misses in the bottom of the fifth inning against Sacramento City at American River College in Spring 2019. Late spring sports at ARC are expected to return as the county moves into the red tier in the states reopening plan, in Spring 2021. (Photo by Irene Jacobs)

Outdoor late spring sports will resume when Sacramento County enters the red tier of the states reopening plan

Cynsere Kelly, Staff Writer March 17, 2021

After a long time of waiting and anticipation, American River College and the rest of the Los Rios Community College District’s colleges have opted into the Big 8 conferences plans for a late spring...

Members of the American River College men’s basketball team huddle up during the game against San Joaquin Delta College on February 11, 2020. The team is now working out on their own, after practices and games have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Heather Amberson)

How ARC’s men’s basketball team is staying in shape during quarantine

Heather Amberson, Arts & Culture/ Sports Co-Editor September 12, 2020

By Heather Amberson [email protected] With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to force the closure of most college campuses, some athletes have had their seasons canceled, while others...

Guard Jair Lang went down with a leg injury in the second half with 15:40 left to go, thankfully he was okay and did return to the game. ARC lost the game 83-72 on Feb. 13, 2020. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC men’s basketball falls short in home finale

Brandon Zamora February 20, 2020

In a tough match where both teams fought until the very end, the American River College men’s basketball team fell short in its game against Diablo Valley College on Feb. 13, losing via a final score...

Second baseman Daniel Paiz steps up to the batter box to help his team by getting a hit against West Valley on Jan. 25, 2020. (Photo by Brandon Zamora)

ARC baseball team’s comeback halted in close game

Brandon Zamora January 30, 2020

In a tough fought game that wasn’t decided until the very last out, the baseball team at American River College fell short in its game against West Valley College on Jan. 25 at ARC’s Beaver Field....

Dan Reid launches a drone to film a few periods of football practice at American River College on Oct. 16, 2019. (Photo by Jack Harris)

New partnership pairs drone pilots with the football team

Jack Harris October 29, 2019

A black drone buzzed adjacent to the goal post, constantly adjusting for the best shot possible as the American River College football offense and defense slammed into each other on the field below.  The...

Freshman defensive lineman T.J Pesefea played just nine games for American River College while completing his goal to play one year at a community college and transfer to a Division I school. (Photo courtesy of T.J Pesefea)

Future looks bright for freshman defensive lineman

Imani Smith May 8, 2019

For many community college athletes, transferring out of American River College after only one year is a goal that can be difficult to reach. It’s reality, however, for football player, Tautala Pesefea...

The American River College football team celebrates a 22-7 victory after the game at Sierra College on Oct. 20, 2018. (File Photo)

ARC football team optimistic for new season

Irene Jacobs May 6, 2019

As the semester comes to a close at American River College, many student athletes and their teams are looking back on the past season and toward the future. With the summer semester being all that stands...

American River College baseball manager Doug Jumelet talks to his team after getting routed 15-7 by Diablo Valley College in 2015. Jumelet is not qualified to manage the baseball team for he hasn’t finished with a winning record since 2005. (File Photo)

Opinion: ARC baseball should dump Jumelet, now

Gabe Carlos May 1, 2019

The American River College baseball team finished its 2019 season in a 7-1 victory over Cosumnes River College on April 26. The team finished its season with a poor 8-32 overall record and went 5-19...

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