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
The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

Matthew Nobert, Author

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Opinion: Technology is driving us into danger

Opinion: Technology is driving us into danger

Matthew Nobert
May 9, 2016
Kodi Nelson works on his 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX on Feb. 23 2016. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Fast cars and gearheads

Matthew Nobert
May 9, 2016
American River College right fielder Cade Parker hits the ball during a game vs Sacramento City College on April 21 2016 at American River College. ARC lost by the final score of 7-3. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Inconsistent season leaves ARC’s baseball team’s out of playoffs

Matthew Nobert
May 3, 2016

ARC Swap Meet

Matthew Nobert
April 28, 2016
Construction of the entrance to the new American River College soccer stadium. The stadium will be completed in the the fall of 2016 and will seat 1000. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

ARC’s soccer program will see a big upgrade with new 1,000 capacity stadium

Matthew Nobert
April 26, 2016

Sactown Sinners

Matthew Nobert and Kyle Elsasser
April 26, 2016
Police talk to local residents at the site of a shooting in Natomas on April 18, 2016.The shooting injured one man and caused the lockdown of nearby Merryhill Preschool. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

Neighborhood shooting in Natomas causes the lockdown of a nearby preschool

Matthew Nobert and Nicole Kesler
April 18, 2016
American River College mens tennis player Alex Meliuk looks to return the ball during one of his matches at the NorCal Semifinals against Chabot on April 12, 2016 at American River College. Meliuk left Belarus at age 19 to come to the United States for more opportunities. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Belarus under-16 men’s national tennis champion comes to play for ARC

Matthew Nobert
April 15, 2016
Some college students might feel like they dont have time for the gym, but they might perform better in the classroom if they took some time to regularly exercise. (Illustration by Allante Morris)

Opinion: Strengthening your body strengthens your brain

Matthew Nobert
April 11, 2016
All the attending retirees of the American River College retitrement reception pose for a group photo with ARC president Greene on March 31. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Retiring ARC faculty and staff honored

Matthew Nobert
April 5, 2016
American River College mens tennis player TJ Aukland jumps up to return the ball during practice on Mar. 30, 2016 at ARC. The team will be traveling to Santa Rosa this Thursday for the BIG 8 North Conference Tournament. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Men’s Tennis aims for Big 8 conference sweep

Matthew Nobert
March 30, 2016
American River College pitcher Tommy Balmain throws a pitch during a game at Sierra College on March 3, 2016. ARC won 8-4. (Photo by Itzin Alpizar)

ARC baseball pulls a Big 8 win against Sierra

Matthew Nobert
March 6, 2016
A vintage Ford on display during the Sacramento Auto Rama at Cal Expo on Feb.12, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Photo gallery: Sacramento Auto Rama

Joe Padilla and Matthew Nobert
February 17, 2016
Buying textbooks online is becoming a much better option than buying them at a physical bookstore. (Photo by Timon Barkley)

Opinion: Buying books online is better than at the bookstore

Matthew Nobert
February 2, 2016
CRC student Christopher Salazar was arrested at his home this morning after making threats to attack the school on Snapchat. He is being held on $25,000 bail. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento County Sheriffs Department)

CRC student arrested for threatening the school

Matthew Nobert
February 1, 2016
ARC outfielder Justin Jordan flies through the air while being tagged at home by the West Valley College catcher on Jan.28, 2016 at American River College in Sacramento Calif.The game was ARCs season opener, hosing West Valley College where ARC ended up losing 7-6. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

ARC baseball loses its season opener 7-6 to West Valley College

Matthew Nobert
January 30, 2016
Austin Lobo grabs a rebound for American River College, during their game against Sacramento City College Tuesday. ARC lost the game 98-84. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC men’s basketball continues to struggle in the Big 8

Matthew Nobert
January 29, 2016
American River College catcher Matt Elliot hits the ball in last seasons game against West Valley College at American River College on Jan.29, 2016. ARC will start the new season against West Valley College on Thursday. (File Photo)

ARC baseball ready for opening day, upcoming season

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert
January 28, 2016
American River Colleges mens basketball head coach Mark Giorgi talked to some of his players, during practice Thursday. The team will play its sixth conference game of the season against Sierra College Friday. Photo by Matthew Nobert

ARC’s men’s basketball looks for big win against BIG 8 rival Sierra College

Matthew Nobert
January 22, 2016
19-year-old Charlie Hota, left, and 19-year-old Tevita Kaihea, right, were both charged with attempted murder, discharge of a firearm with great bodily injury, participating in a criminal street gang and vehicle theft by the Sacramento Police Department in connection with the shooting at Sacramento City College on Sept. 3. The shooting, which left one victim dead, was the first in the history the Los Rios Community College District. (Photo courtesy of the Sacramento Police Department)

Two men charged in connection with Sacramento City College shooting

Matthew Nobert
January 6, 2016
Water polo coaches Eric Black (left) and Bethani Black (right) eating cake for Erics birthday on the American River College pool deck. (Photo by Noor Abasi)

Married ARC water polo coaches keep it in the family

Noor Abasi and Matthew Nobert
December 3, 2015
ARC outside hitter Erianna Williams spikes the ball in a playoff win over City College of San Francisco. Williams was one of three ARC players who finished with over 10 points in the win. (Photo by Johnnie Heard)

ARC dominates City College of San Francisco in playoff win

Matthew Nobert
November 27, 2015
The American River College cross-country team huddles up before they run in the California State Championship meet. ARC won the meet for the teams fourth state championship in five years. (Photo courtesy of Rick Anderson)

ARC men’s cross-country team wins fourth state championship in five years

Matthew Nobert
November 27, 2015
Poet and author Brian Turner reads his poetry to ARC students during his poetry reading in the Student Center Community Rooms on Nov. 12th. Turner is an award winning poet and is also a U.S. Army veteran. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

U.S. Army veteran and poet visits ARC

Matthew Nobert
November 16, 2015
Gas-powered cars, such as this Chevrolet Cruze, provide consumers with more comfort and better performance than electric cars. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

Opinion: Gas powered cars still better for consumers

Matthew Nobert
November 13, 2015
Former ARC linebacker Lawerence Hall stops a Sacramento City College player from scoring a touchdown during last seasons game on Nov. 15, 2014. ARC won the game 44-23 and must win the game Saturday to have any chance of making the playoffs. (File Photo)

Sac City comes to ARC Saturday for final regular season football game

Matthew Nobert
November 12, 2015
American River Colleges Khalil Hudson drives through a tackle from Sierra Colleges Andrew Lackowski during last Saturdays game at ARC. ARC plays Butte College this Saturday (Photo by Joe Padilla).

ARC football heads to Butte College to continue league domination

Matthew Nobert
November 6, 2015
American River College Cross-Country runners stay in a pack at the University of San Francisco Cross-Country Invitational on Sept. 05, 2015. American River College finished the meet in first place in the Mens 8K Open Non- Division 1. (Photo courtesy of Rick Anderson)

American River College’s Men’s cross-country confident for Big 8 Conference Championship

Matthew Nobert
October 30, 2015
American River College defender Francisco Lomeli (19) attempts to move the ball past a Modesto Junior Collge defender during ARCs 1-0 win over MJC on Oct. 27, 2015. With the win, ARCs overall record stands at 5-10-3. (phtoto by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC on three game win streak after 1-0 win against Modesto Junior College

Matthew Nobert
October 28, 2015
American River College running back Ce’von Mitchell-Ford adjusts his facemask during a 22-yard touchdown run against Feather River on Oct. 24, 2015. Mitchell-Ford had 93 yards on 16 carries with a pair of touchdowns in ARC’s 44-14 victory. (Photo by Nicholas Corey)

ARC football crushes Feather River College 44-14

Matthew Nobert
October 26, 2015
American River Colleges defence line and Feather River Colleges ofecive line stare each other down before the snap during last years game where ARC won 44-8. ARC and FRC will have a similar scene coming Oct.24 in ARCs second conference game of the season. ( File Photo)

First place ARC football looks to repeat league domination

Matthew Nobert
October 22, 2015
Sam Williams, left, waits with his cast for the technical rehearsal for The Music Man to begin. Williams directs the play, which closes on Oct. 25. (Photo by Joseph Daniels)

Long time performer and director brings his love of theater to ARC

Matthew Nobert
October 16, 2015
Creationism theorist Eric Hovind speaks to crowd about his views on evolution and the creation of the universe on Oct 12, 2015. (Photo By Matthew Nobert)

Well known anti-evolutionist visits ARC

Jose Garcia and Matthew Nobert
October 16, 2015
ARC midfielder Chris Cruz y Corro attempts to deliver a pass to forward Hector Zavala. ARC won 1-0 on Tuesday. (Photo by Jose Garcia)

ARC men’s soccer gets two wins in a row

Matthew Nobert
October 15, 2015
A slide describing some of the ways to prevent breast cancer at the Breast Cancer Awareness College Hour on Oct 1. The College Hour covered many topics about the importance of breast cancer dectection and prevention. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Breast Cancer Awareness College Hour

Matthew Nobert
October 6, 2015
American River Colleges Freshman Forward Ieann Vasquez charges towards Santa Rosa Junior Colleges goal during ARCs 3-0 loss to Santa Rosa Junior College on Sept 29, 2015. The loss droped ARCs record to 0-8-2.(photo by Matthew Nobert)

ARC drops to 0-8-2 after loss against Santa Rosa Junior College

Matthew Nobert
October 1, 2015
American River College scores during the Water Polo Match against Cerritos College on September 10th, 2015 at ARC. ARCs water polo team is now 2-5 heading into the Mt. Sac Invite on Sept. 26, 2015. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC women’s water polo to play in Mt.Sac Invite

Matthew Nobert
September 25, 2015
American River College freshman defenseman Ryan Kane,left, tries to kick the ball past Napa Valley Colleges Edgar Ayala during ARCs 1-0 loss against Napa on Thursday Sept.17, 2015. Both teams struggled on to score during the game , as the games only goal came in the first half. (photo by Matthew Wilke)

ARC offense stagnant again in 1-0 loss to Napa Valley College

Matthew Nobert
September 18, 2015
Fire Science Professor Al Iannone shows a slide showing wildfires during a school College Hour that mainly covered prepaining for wildland fires on Sept. 3, 2015. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

College hour discusses how to be prepared for wildfires

Matthew Nobert
September 15, 2015
American River College attacker Hayley Dutton scores a goal against Cerritos College on September 10, 2015 during the eighth annual River Rage Tournament against Cerritos College. American River won the match 10 to 5. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC women’s water polo finishes 1-3 in eighth annual River Rage Tournament

Johnnie Heard and Matthew Nobert
September 15, 2015
ARC cross-country runners Patrick Jagerson, Galen Fritz and Ryan Wells visit the giveaway table managed by athletic counselor Olga Prizhbilov at the grand re-opening ceremony of the Dusty Baker Center on Tuesday. The center, which closed nearly three years ago, helps student-athletes manage issues including eligibility and financial aid. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Dusty Baker Center opens for first time since 2012

Matthew Nobert and Matthew Nobert
September 2, 2015
Linebacker Lawrence Hall, left, and defensive lineman Caleb Melton, right, line up against Modesto Junior College players on Sept. 6, 2014. ARC held MJC to 347 yards in the last meeting, MJCs second lowest total of the season. (File photo)

ARC opens season against Modesto as title contenders

Kevin Sheridan and Matthew Nobert
August 28, 2015
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