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American River College football defensive back coach Chris Marshall used to play as a wide receiver and defensive back for ARC in 2001 and 2002. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Chris Marshall: From player to coach

Ashlynn Johnson and Ashlynn Johnson September 6, 2014

The roar of a crowd, pumping adrenaline, and victorious feeling that goes with playing football is nothing new for American River College’s defensive back coach, and previous player, Chris Marshall. Marshall...

The Women’s Volleyball team celebrate after a successfully rallied and scored against the opposing team. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Bump, Set, Spike, Win: Volleyball team opens season with lots of new faces

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing September 6, 2014

After finishing last season coming up short in the State tournament, the American River College volleyball team served up a win at home against City College of San Francisco, 3-0 (24-14, 25-22, 25-20)...

Womens soccer wins 1-0 in home opener despite red card ejection

Women’s soccer wins 1-0 in home opener despite red card ejection

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid September 4, 2014

With a 1-0 win over West Valley College and a player red carded and ejected, the new season for American River College’s women’s soccer team began in quite a fashion. The red card came first, with...

New Head coach Jon Osterhout explains the details of a play to the football team during the first practice of the season. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Football season kicks off with new head coach

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid August 25, 2014

Jon Osterhout is a big man with big ideas for his football team. A former All-American offensive lineman at Sacramento State, football has been Osterhout’s way of life since his freshman season in...

Former ARC student turned head coach leads mens running teams to consistent success

Former ARC student turned head coach leads men’s running teams to consistent success

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid May 9, 2014

In a file cabinet in the shared office of track and field and cross country head coach Rick Anderson and head golf instructor Raye Maero, there are four California Community College Coach of the Year awards. Three...

Spring sports programs close out seasons

Spring sports programs close out seasons

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing May 9, 2014

Many of the American River College spring sports teams are wrapping up their seasons with some making their way to the playoffs. Others are sadly packing it in until next season. The men’s baseball...

Fourth place finish for both swim teams

Fourth place finish for both swim teams

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan May 9, 2014

The American River College men’s and women’s swim teams both finished in fourth place at the Big 8 Championships. The women’s team finished the meet with 424.5 points and fell behind third place...

Coach Bobak Jabery-Madison watches his team play on Mar. 21. Jabery Madison won his second Coach of the Year award, and five of the mens tennis players made the Big-8 All Conference team. Photo by Emily K. Rabasto

Tennis program shines at state final, earns praise for off-court success

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales May 2, 2014

American River College’s men’s tennis club finished its season a decorated group. In addition to some historic performances at the Individual Regional and State Championships, five members of the club...

After the game, the ARC baseball head coach Doug Jumelet lectures the team on its lack of intensity and selfish attitude, which he believes led the team to lose. After every away loss, Jumelet requires all players to be silent on the bus ride home to create an environment where the team can reflect on its game.

ARC baseball’s germy culture

Emily K. Rabasto and Emily K. Rabasto April 25, 2014

“How much would you pay me to drink this?” freshman infielder Colton Freeman asked. He displayed to his teammates the water bottle which he had been using to accumulate the excess spit from the wad...

Big 8 championships for mens swim

Big 8 championships for men’s swim

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan April 25, 2014

The American River College men’s swim team competed in the Big 8 Conference championships this weekend, in the third straight year they have made an appearance. The team finished third in the conference...

Nighttime fundraiser for women’s golf team

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves April 25, 2014

What could be a better way to spend your Saturday night than smacking a few balls around the golf course? Smacking a few glow balls around the Bradshaw Ranch Golf Course at the first Glow Golf Tournament...

ARC softball team splits doubleheader

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan April 13, 2014

The ARC softball team hosted a doubleheader against Santa Rosa Junior College on Saturday, April 12th at noon. The Beavers played poorly in their first game, particularly on defense, and lost 12-1. There...

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