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Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, the half-sister of President Barack Obama, laughs while she is being introduced to the audience at CSU Sacramento on Feb. 25 2016. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Maya Soetoro-Ng speaks at Sacramento State

Shiavon Chatman March 1, 2016

Maya Soetoro-Ng, assistant faculty specialist at the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and also the half sister of President Barack Obama, was the keynote speaker at Sacramento...

Praise dancer April Collins in mid praise dance during the black heritage celebration in the student center on Feb. 25.
By Allante Morris

ARC celebrates Black History Month

Sharriyona Platt March 1, 2016

The Center for Leadership and Development collaborated with UNITE to organize and facilitate the Black Heritage Celebration held in the student center at American River College on Thursday in honor of...

Brothers Cody and Kevin Martinez were arraigned Wednesday on charges of attempted murder and probation violation. Cody (left) is a former American River College Student. (Photo courtesy of the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department)

Two brothers, one an ARC student, arrested in stabbing of mother, stepfather

Matthew Peirson March 1, 2016

Two brothers, one an American River College student, were arrested Monday in connection with the stabbing of their mother and stepfather, according to police. Cody and Kevin Martinez allegedly got into...

Actor and former ARC student Christian Brian Hirtzel (standing right) rehearsing for ARCs production of Young Frankenstein. Hirtzel was found guilty on four counts relating to sexual extortion and will be sentenced on August 2. (File Photo)

Former ARC student arrested on charges involving child pornography and extortion

Jordan Schauberger March 1, 2016

A former American River College student and actor in several ARC theater productions was arrested Jan. 22 on six felony charges including distribution of child pornography and extortion, according to a...

Sacramento City College professor Belinda Lum (left) speaks at a press conference announcing Assembly Bill 2017 at Sacramento State University in Sacramento, California on Feb. 25, 2016 as former California State Senator Darrell Steinberg (right) and California State Assemblyman Kevin McCarty (center) watch. The bill will help fund mental health services on community college campuses across the state. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

California public college mental health bill announced

Hannah Darden February 29, 2016

Assembly Bill 2017, a new California bill which would create funding streams for mental health services at public California colleges, was announced by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty at a press conference Thursday. The...

Former American River College student Edward Currie died in police custody on Feb. 20 of an apparent seizure after being arrested on suspicion of drug possession on the same night. Curries family said he had no past history of seizures. (Photo screen capture from Edward Curries Facebook page)

Former ARC student dies in police custody

Jordan Schauberger February 29, 2016

By Jordan Schauberger and Matthew Peirson A former American River College student died in police custody on Feb. 20 after suffering an apparent seizure, officials said Monday. He was 31. Edward...

Former American River College football player Antonio Perez (54), seen airborne to the right attempting to block a kick during the 2014 season, died yesterday due to an unverified cause.
(File Photo)

Former ARC football player Antonio Perez dies

Jordan Schauberger February 26, 2016

An American River College football player, who was a part of the team that made it the State semifinals in 2014, died yesterday, according to ARC football coach Jon Osterhout. The cause of death was not...

Student Senate President David Hylton II talks about potential themes for the upcoming Club Day  at Thursdays Senate meeting. Club Day will be on March 17. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Senate passes campus safety bill, discusses RT fares at meeting

Hannah Darden February 26, 2016

A campus safety resolution, the cancellation of March in March and a resolution against the proposed raise of Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) fares were among the topics discussed at the American River...

ARC student, Cedric Fowlks gives blood at the blood drive. The Blood Drive took place on ARC campus on Sept. 29th.

ARC to host blood drive March 1 and 2

Allante Morris February 26, 2016

Once a semester American River College hosts their annual Blood Drive. This spring, it will be held March 1 and 2 at parking lot B next to the Student Center and the lot next to parking garage and police...

American River college catcher Katie Kapler prepares to swing at a ball during a game against Lassen College at ARC on Thursday Feb. 25, 2016. ARC won 6-3. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Confident ARC softball team beats Lassen 6-3

Mack Ervin III February 26, 2016

A four run 6th inning lifted American River College’s softball team to a win over Lassen College at home on Thursday, and pushed the team to 10 wins on the season. After a somewhat slow start to the...

Above, Red Lake is located in the Carson Pass along Highway 88 south of Lake Tahoe. Below, Muir Beach is located north of San Francisco and is located near several trails that can eventually lead to views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean. (Photos courtesy of Matthew Peirson)

Opinion: California should be appreciated for what it really is

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson February 25, 2016

Everyone knows California is a gigantic state, but when it comes to exploring what’s around, people tend to limit their options and miss out on the true variety of experiences available. Sure, everyone...

American River College guards Halle Hamre and Abigail Herrera walk off the court following their playoff game against Skyline College on Wednesday Feb. 24, 2016. ARC lost 78-59. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Photo Gallery: ARC women’s basketball eliminated in 1st round by Skyline

Mack Ervin III February 25, 2016

American River College's women's basketball season has come to a close after losing their first round match up with 18th ranked Skyline College. The team finishes the season with a 15-13 record.

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