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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...

 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...

Lowden teaching her class at ARC (Photo by Laryn Godbold)

Yoga and Volleyball: ARC’s Women’s Volleyball Coach Combines Them Both

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Yoga has been a stable practice for over 5,000 years across the world. It is believed that it originated in Northern India, by the Indus-Sarasvati river valley civilization. The sacred principles and practices...

Sophomore Ellie Basquez serves to Modesto on Nov. 13. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

Beavers win ninth consecutive game after sweep of Modesto

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

American River College’s volleyball team is fresh off of a top-five ranked win against rival Sierra College. ARC hosted Modesto Junior College on Nov. 13, where the Beavers came away with a convincing...

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...

American River College dominated the court defeating Diablo Valley College in four sets on Nov. 8, 2023. (Photo by Shy Bell)

ARC’s women’s volleyball team crushes Diablo Valley College

Shy Bell, A&C Editor November 27, 2023

American River College’s women’s volleyball team prevailed against Diablo Valley College 3-1 on Nov. 8. In the somewhat crowded gym, family, friends and fans gathered for the last home match of...

Carson Lowden, American River College volleyball coach, helps women grow as athletes, through her knowledge and passion (Photo courtesy by Carson Lowden).

Coach Carson Lowden helps women strive for success with the volleyball program

Carla Montaruli, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Carson Lowden's coaching career started long before American River College. After getting a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in kinesiology, she took a job as an assistant...

American River College women's volleyball huddle during a timeout against San Joaquin Delta on Nov. 15 at home. (Photo by Jonathan Plazola)

ARC Women’s volleyball finishes as the state runner up

Jonathan Plazola, Staff Writer December 17, 2022

American River College women’s volleyball finished its season as the California Community College Athletics Association State Championship runner-up after losing to Feather River College in Fresno during...

The American River College women’s volleyball team brings home the win against Monterey Peninsula College and Sierra College and moves on to the first round of the State Championship at Fresno on Dec. 2. (Photo by Carla Montaruli)

ARC women’s volleyball team will compete at the State Championship at Fresno on Dec. 2

Carla Montaruli, Staff Writer December 1, 2022

The American River College women’s volleyball team won the first round of playoffs 3-0, against Monterey Peninsula College at home on Nov. 22. “I think our dynamic was a little weird, but I feel...

Carson Lowden, the American River College women's volleyball team head coach, gives the team a pep-talk on the sidelines before going into the third set. (Photo by Jaqueline Ruvalcaba)

ARC’s women’s volleyball team loses against Folsom Lake College 3-2

Jaqueline Ruvalcaba, Social Media & Arts & Culture Editor October 13, 2022

The American River College women's volleyball team lost 3-2 after an intense game against Folsom Lake College on Oct. 6.  ARC started out strong, outpacing FLC and taking the lead on the first set...

The American River College women’s volleyball team and Head Coach Carson Lowden discuss the game after its match with Sacramento City College on the ARC court, on Oct. 16, 2021. (Photo by Usamah Hammour)

ARC women’s volleyball wins first game against Sacramento City College

Usamah Hammour, Staff Writer November 14, 2021

The American River College women’s volleyball team played against the Sacramento City College women’s volleyball team in the ARC court on Oct 16. It was an exciting match, during which the ARS team...

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