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American River College softball player Celine Castonguay uses the campus library as a second home to study in between classes and her softball practices. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC softball player returns to her roots

Makenna Roy
May 15, 2019
Students took advantage of the beautiful American River College campus between classes on May 2, 2019. (Photo by Makenna Roy)

A university isn’t always the right fit

Makenna Roy
May 9, 2019
In recent years demonstrators have come together to protest tragedies such as the killing of Stephon Clark, but there is still more that should be done to help conflicts within the black community. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Does the Black community have a widening divide?

Makenna Roy
May 9, 2019
Opinion editor Imani Smith and her friend Joshua Lao at Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands 2018 in San Francisco. (Photo Courtesy Imani Smith)

Music festivals are worth the price

Makenna Roy
May 2, 2019
I honestly have been listening to Bryson Tiller on repeat. I like him because of the way that he speaks in his music and his message to young women and men. - Antahnia Watson | Small Business Management Major

Campus Pulse: Who is on the top of your playlist?

Makenna Roy
April 30, 2019
American River College students Chaiyah Wilson (left), Environmental Studies major, and Olive Muziranenge (right), Pediatric Nursing major, catch up with each other between classes on April 30, 2019. (Photo by Makenna Roy)

Photo of the Day: April 30, 2019

Makenna Roy
April 30, 2019
The artwork for the physical copies of Khalid’s album releases. (Photo by Makenna Roy)

Has Khalid found his ‘Free Spirit’?

Makenna Roy
April 29, 2019
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire was on the American River College campus in response to a call about a possible medical issue on April 25, 2019. (Photo by Makenna Roy)

Photo of the Day: April 25, 2019

Makenna Roy
April 25, 2019
American River College is currently the only college that has a Legal Assisting Program in the Los Rios Community College District. (Photo illustration by Makenna Roy)

Legal assisting program only in LRCCD

Makenna Roy
April 11, 2019
Angela Gibson from the Sacramento County Public Health Department rearranges different types of drinks from least to highest sugar content at Rethink Your Drink as part of American River Colleges spring 2019 Wellness Week on March 21, 2019. (Photo by Ariel Caspar)

Rethink Your Drink seminar encourages ditching soda

Makenna Roy
March 28, 2019
Managing stress amid schoolwork and life responsibilities can be tough for students, but there are ways to make it easier. (Photo illustration by Emily Mello)

Managing stress for students

Makenna Roy
March 27, 2019
Staff writer Emily Mello is excited about the extra money she has in her wallet because of the American River College Promise Grant on March 3, 2019. (Photo by Katia Esguerra)

ARC Promise Grant eases students’ financial pressure

Makenna Roy
March 26, 2019
A table adorned with candles, a Black Lives Matter flag, and messages acknowledging and celebrating the lives of black Americans is set up in the Student Center. (Photo by Katia Esguerra)

UNITE works to create an inclusive campus

Makenna Roy
March 5, 2019
American River College softball player Victoria Bojorques bats against Sacramento City pitcher Danielle Reyes at the game on Feb. 23, 2019 at ARC. Sac City beat ARC twice that day. (Photo by Emily Mello)

ARC softball loses double-header against Sac City

Makenna Roy
February 27, 2019
Math major Celine Castonguay browses the American River College library in-between classes and softball practice. The campus library offers services to students like research assistance for essays, and offers study rooms that they can use during library hours. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

What ARC’s library has to offer

Makenna Roy
February 26, 2019
Black women have been historically criticized for their natural hair. Today, they find power in embracing how they choose to wear their hair, natural or otherwise. (Photo illustration by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Hair and heritage: Embracing a natural part of me

Makenna Roy
February 13, 2019
American River College athlete Rachel Harvell balances playing volleyball and softball at ARC. Harvell enjoys playing both sports as it brings a challenge to herself. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Multi-sport athlete balances life at ARC

Makenna Roy
February 11, 2019
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