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A classic Greek tragedy for a new age.

A classic Greek tragedy for a new age.

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson February 24, 2014

Spoiler alert! Going into “Pompeii” you expect this cheesy romantic Hollywood story where the hero some how gets the girl and gets away just in the nick of time. That is not the case however with “Pompeii”. ...

Many resources are available to those living with depressive symptoms. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Opinion: Students need to get educated about depression

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson February 19, 2014

“I failed.” “I will never graduate.” “I will never get a job.” “I will never be good enough.” Real-life issues, such as doing poorly on a test, can send people with major depressive disorder...

Epic blockbusters that are heading to a theater near you

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson February 10, 2014

The film industry is about to have its biggest season of the year with dozens of films hitting theaters this spring. Get set for a host of blockbusters. The Disney movie “Maleficent,” a live-action...

A children’s 49ers football autographed by Steve Young, the last Quarterback to win a Super Bowl as a 49er.

Campus reacts to 49ers loss

By Brandon Nelson and Zach Tierney After last Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game, the San Francisco 49ers’ season has come close to a Super Bowl victory but...

Students wait in line to pay for classes and parking permits on the first day of classes. The line wrapped through the administration building. The best way to avoid the lines is to pay your fees early. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

Photo of the Day 1-21-14

Brandon Nelson January 21, 2014

Students wait in line to pay for classes and parking permits on the first day of classes. The line wrapped through the administration building. The best way to avoid the lines is to pay your fees early. Photo...

Associated Student Body members could be seen passing out free final goodie bags yesterday and today. Inside the goodie bags, were a Scantron, a number two pencil. Students were skittish taking the goodie bags not knowing if there was a charge for taking a goodie bag.  Today is the last day for the goodie bag hand out. Photo by Brandon Nelson

Photo of the day part 2 12-11-13

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson December 11, 2013

Associated Student Body members could be seen passing out free final goodie bags yesterday and today. Inside the goodie bags, were a Scantron, a number two pencil. Students were skittish taking the goodie...

It about that time, finals week is coming around the corner and in the library these ARC students are in preparation to study for their finals. Finals start Dec. 13 through the 19th. Make sure you find time to go out and prepare for your finals this week.

Photo of the day 12-11-13

Brandon Nelson December 11, 2013

It about that time, finals week is coming around the corner and in the library these ARC students are in preparation to study for their finals. Finals start Dec. 13 through the 19th. Make sure you find...

A broken pressurized sprinkler spills water on the pavement behind the Liberal Arts building this morning when temperatures were below freezing, creating a potential ice slick on campus.

Photo of the day 12-10-13

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson December 10, 2013

A broken pressurized sprinkler spills water on the pavement behind the Liberal Arts building this morning when temperatures were below freezing, creating a potential ice slick on campus.

In the library stands a special tree, which has a lot of meaning to it. American River College is giving students a chance to give back. This tree is meant to gain donations of gifts and clothing to the Sacramento Childrens Home. More information about what can be done to bestow gifts is available at the front desk of the library.

Photo of the day 12-02-13

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson December 2, 2013

In the library stands a special tree, which has a lot of meaning to it. American River College is giving students a chance to give back. This tree is meant to gain donations of gifts and clothing to the...

Capt. Day reassigned to Sacramento City College.

Capt. Day reassigned to Sacramento City College.

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson November 25, 2013

Capt. Chris Day of the Los Rios Community College Police Department at American River College has been temporarily reassigned to Sacramento City College. His replacement is Capt. Valerie Cox, of Sacramento...

American River College students look on as fellow ARC scholar Tim Defazio performs his song “Christ Over Money” at Club Day. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, he performs the song with the purpose of giving God honor and glory. He is thankful to be blessed with the gift to make such music so he wanted to share his message with the American River community.

Photo of the day 11-21-13

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson November 21, 2013

American River College students look on as fellow ARC scholar Tim Defazio performs his song “Christ Over Money” at Club Day. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, he performs the song with the...

Taylor Zirbel, Faydra Acker and Kayla Reeser, all early education majors, collect coats and canned goods on behalf of the ARC teaching club and Student California Teacher’s Association for Cameron Ranch Elementary School. They will be outside the ARC library all this week from 12 a.m.-4 p.m.

Photo of the day 11-19-13

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson November 19, 2013

Taylor Zirbel, Faydra Acker and Kayla Reeser, all early education majors, collect coats and canned goods on behalf of the ARC teaching club and Student California Teacher’s Association for Cameron Ranch...

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