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ARC players don’t get a kick out of soccer fields

ARC players don’t get a kick out of soccer fields

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard November 25, 2012

Poor turf quality has faculty and teams pushing for changes American River College has a modern stadium, gyms and playing fields. The football field has high quality turf, the baseball and softball...

The Dusty Baker Center, a counseling office for student-athletes, has a sign posted on its door since Oct. 12 claiming that the office is closed today. (Photo by Daniel Romandia)

ARC’s Dusty Baker Center closes temporarily

Sarah Scott and Jessica Maynard November 8, 2012

A sign on the door of the Dusty Baker Center reads “closed today.” This sign has been hanging there since Oct. 12. Campus officials said the temporary closing of the center would allow time for...

Rise of concussions in sports lead to concerns for ARC athletes

Jessica Maynard & Sergio Portela, Jessica Maynard, and Sergio Portela October 24, 2012

“I forgot the play that I made,” Nicole Lopes said. “I didn’t know the day. I thought it was the day before. I was dizzy. I had an instant headache. When I was on the ground trying to get up, I...

In Our Heads- Sports Editor Jessica Maynard

In Our Heads- Sports Editor Jessica Maynard

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard October 24, 2012

“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn - This classic thriller has perfectly written characters and proves knowledge is the ultimate power in any relationship. The book will play with your mind; one minute you...

ARC women’s volleyball ‘Digs Pink’ for breast cancer awareness

ARC women’s volleyball ‘Digs Pink’ for breast cancer awareness

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard October 16, 2012

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and the American River College volleyball team took the opportunity to join the fight against breast cancer by joining the Side-Out foundation. The Side-Out...

Freshmen Katie Christner and Nicole Hareland lead the team in several categories helping propel the Beavers to fifth in the state. (Photo by Stephanie Lee)

Volleyball duo cause spike in team’s success

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard October 10, 2012

“They’re too young” or “they’re too inexperienced” are statements often associated with teams that have a lack of veteran leadership. Being young is seen as a weakness in the sports world,...

Sports Briefs

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard October 10, 2012

Men’s Sports Cross Country – The team is ranked No. 1 in the state for the third week in a row. The team has finished in first place in three of the first four races. Sophomore Matt Airola’s 20.75...

How girly is too girly?

How girly is too girly?

Mayra Sanchez and Jessica Maynard October 10, 2012

Hello, my name is Mayra, and I am not a “girl’s girl.” It’s a decision I made long ago when I was repeatedly denied access to any of my brother’s hangouts. I spent most of my formative years...

Freshman goalie Conner Jensen blocks a goal against Cal Baptist University Sept. 21.

Cal Baptist University beats Beavers in men’s water polo 16-13

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard September 27, 2012

Offensive presence key in back-and-forth match hosted by ARC The American River College men’s water polo team hosted California Baptist University on Sept. 21 for a match that the Beavers lost 16-13. The...

Aftershock festival rocks Sacramento with classic hits

Jessica Maynard and Alisha Kirby September 26, 2012

Music fans packed Discovery Park for the Aftershock Festival on Sept. 23, a concert that mixed big '90s nostalgia with sets of up-and-coming originality . It was a great experience and surreal to see so...

ARC hires new head of sports

ARC hires new head of sports

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard September 19, 2012

Greg Warzecka's 16 years as director of athletics at UC Davis highlights stellar career. The 2011-12 athletic seasons were eventful for American River College. The Beavers had 13 teams make the playoffs,...

Sports Briefs – Sept. 19, 2012

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard September 19, 2012

Men’s Sports Cross Country – The team took first place at the OCC/SoCal Preview on Sept. 15. They claimed four of the top five spots in the race. The next meet is the Lou Vasquez Invitational on...

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