The American River Current

Beavers capture 21st consecutive win

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • September 16, 2012

American River College football's past 20 games have been filled with intense moments, dominance on both sides of the ball, and mind-blowing plays. There was plenty of action to be seen Sept.15 as ARC...

ARC dominates women’s volleyball double header on Sept. 12

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • September 12, 2012

It was a good night for the blue, red and white as the American River volleyball team beat Taft and Shasta Community Colleges on Sept. 12 in the Beaver Classic. In the first match of the double header...

Building bonds key for internships

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • May 3, 2012

An unpaid internship with the Sacramento Monarchs provided Scott Freshour with the skills he needed to become a full-time employee as the Sacramento Kings’ emcee. Companies employ college interns...

Sports writer Jessica Maynard tackles the best and worst moves of the NFL offseason

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • May 2, 2012

In an offseason when Peyton Manning left the Colts after 13 seasons, a top 10 Wide Receiver was traded for two third round picks, and a 100 million dollar defensive presence was added in Buffalo, these...

Beavers Baseball takes on Division rival Wolverines

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • May 2, 2012

The American River College baseball team concluded a three game series against divisional rival Sierra College after falling 9-1 on April 21. Saturday’s game at Beaver Field brought out 85 spectators,...

Career Center e-mail sent to students questioned

Jessica Maynard and Joe Davis • April 18, 2012

Should the Career Center be directing American River College students to career fairs that require four-year degrees? It’s a question many students are asking themselves. On March 19, a person...

ARC swimming teams full of standouts

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • April 18, 2012

Swimming may be seen to some as an activity and not a sport, but for American River College men’s and women’s swim teams you get a much difference response. So far this season, both have managed...

Catching up with ARC’s man behind the plate

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • April 18, 2012

Sophomore catcher Tyler Eppler has not only brought a defensive presence to the American River College baseball team, he has also been a focal point of leadership on a team consisting of mainly freshman....

Former professor Bob Bates returns to ARC to talk about America’s national pastime

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • April 8, 2012

Jackie Robinson, April 15, 1947; Satchel Paige October 9, 1948; Sandy Koufax, September 9, 1965 -- arguably some of the most memorable dates in Major League Baseball history. On March 22, in American...

Softball pitching coming to form

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • March 7, 2012

“You throw like a girl!” This used to be one of the worst insults a player could hear, but not anymore. American River College softball pitchers Jessica Heaney, Karolanne Tipton, and Tanya Holguin...

Five top sports bars in Sacramento

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • February 22, 2012

Regardless of the numerous advancements in home entertainment over the years, there’s something sacred about going to a sports bar to watch the biggest events with fellow sports fanatics. These five...

Softball team looks for hot start

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • February 9, 2012

With spring around the corner, the American River College softball team prepares for a season of redemption. The team looks to build upon their strong finish from last season, and improve in all aspects...