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ARC student Jack Simmons using his smartphone next to the Liberal Arts breezeway, October 13, 2016.

Opinion: Cell phones – Distraction or Tool?

Jared Smith October 26, 2016

Smart phones are easily one of this generation's greatest new technologies. They allow us to have instant access to the world around us, start controversy in just a few words stamped out with our fingers,...

Outside Hitter Dani Schoen gets ready to spike the ball during the Dig Pink game against Sacramento City College on Oct. 19. Arc lost 3-1. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

Beavers winning streak snapped by Sac City in Dig Pink game

Mack Ervin III October 25, 2016

At the Dig Pink game for breast cancer awareness, the volleyball team suffered a tough loss to Sacramento City College on Friday, ending their three-game win streak and dropping them to 12-8 on the season. ARC...

Dr. Christopher Emdin speaking about Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Hip-Hop fusion in the community rooms, Thursday, Oct. 20. Many students showed up to listen to Dr. Emdin relate learning to Hip-Hop culture.

Author uses hip-hop to engage learning

Solange Echeverria October 25, 2016

UNITE hosted Dr. Chris Emdin, bestselling author and public speaker who uses the art of hip-hop to keep students, especially students of color, engaged in science on Thursday. The community room at...

Quarterback Griffin Dahn drops back for a pass during the Beavers 17-7 victory over Sacramneto City College on Oct. 22. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

Beavers extend winning streak to 4

Mike Yun October 24, 2016

Offense was hard to come by in ARC’s sloppy 17-7 win over crosstown rival Sacramento City College. Both teams struggled in the first half and the game went into halftime scoreless. Out of the half,...

Michael Brown Sr. answers a question from audience member after his speech at Sacramento State on Oct. 20. Brown Sr. talked about his sons death and how he deals with the aftermath. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Michael Brown Sr. speaks at Sac State

Shiavon Chatman October 21, 2016

“Close your eyes and imagine losing a child. Imagine they’ve been murdered. Now open your eyes. That's my reality.” Michael Brown Sr., the father of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old black...

American River College students support Life is Worth the Walk by making bracelets to support the wellness in the  Cafeteria on Oct. 20. (Photo by Cierra Quintana)

Life is Worth the Walk brings mental health awareness to ARC

Shiavon Chatman October 21, 2016

Life is Worth the Walk held an event at American River College on Thursday to support mental, physical and spiritual wellness. “We started to raise awareness for suicide prevention and bullying prevention,”...

Info graphic by Jordan Schauberger

UNITE kicks of Black Lives Matter Brave Space series

Solange Echeverria October 20, 2016

American River College’s Universal eNgaging Inclusive Transformative Education (U.N.I.T.E.) program is spearheading a series of events that address the Black Lives Matter movement and the painful impact...

The ARC Vocal Jazz Ensemble singers Cody Quackenbush, Madalyn Parker, Jenna Magaziner, Gabe Catabran, Kate Janzen, Serena Chao and Daniel Avanto rehearse for the national Jazz Education Network that they will attend in New Orleans in January. (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Vocal Jazz Ensemble going to New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz

Lidiya Grib October 20, 2016

The American River College Vocal Jazz Ensemble was selected to sing in a prestigious national conference in New Orleans in January. The Jazz Ensemble is one of seven vocal ensembles from across the...

Indecent exposure suspect Nathaniel Forney who was arrested on Tuesday for an incident that occurred at American River College. (Photo courtesy of the Los Rios Police Department)

Los Rios Police Department arrests indecent exposure suspect

John Ennis October 20, 2016

Los Rios Police Department, in cooperation with the Sacramento Sheriff’s SAFE (Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement) team arrested indecent exposure suspect, Nathaniel Forney, 20, on Tuesday near Myrtle...

Paul Francios discussing the upcoming sci-fi writing contest with Phil Smith in the Librabry on October 18, 2016. (James Saling)

ARC to host first Annual Sci-Fiction writing contest

Jared Smith October 20, 2016

The details of the American River College first annual Science Fiction Writing Contest were discussed at a college hour held in the Library today. The first prize will be given $200 and will be considered,...

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ami Bera and his Republican challenger Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones participate in a debate for the highly competitive 7th Congressional District seat at the KVIE television studios in Natomas on Oct. 18. (Photo courtesy of the Sacramento Bee)

Bera and Jones speak against legalization of marijuana

Robert Hansen October 20, 2016

Congressman Ami Bera and Sheriff Scott Jones both said they do not support Proposition 64 during their debate on Tuesday at KVIE studio in Natomas. Proposition 64 would legalize recreational use of in...

Some of the books on sale by the American River College art club on Oct. 21 (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Art club hosts book sale

Lidiya Grib October 20, 2016

Literature and art come together during the American River College art book sale in the Kaneko Gallery on Friday. The art club is selling many art literature books to support their activities, events...

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