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Former ARC guard Jarvis Watkins takes a shot in last seasons game SJDC on Jan.27,2014. This season ARC is finding itslef lacking expeiernce and has had a bummpy start with a 4-6 record.

ARC men’s basketball team is young but confident

Johnnie Heard December 9, 2015

The ARC men’s basketball team is lacking in experience, with some players not even having played in high school. But head coach Mark Giorgi feels that good chemistry between the players and a willingness...

Petes coffee and Tea is new to American River College campus this semester. The coffee shops have become such a habit in society today that they are popping up around every corner. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC students share coffee preferences

Johnnie Heard December 9, 2015

The coffee shop business has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. People have been drinking coffee for centuries, but in recent years consumers have taken drinking coffee to whole new levels. It’s...

American River College womens basketball head coach J.R. Matsunami addresses her team in practice on Dec. 2, 2015. ARC has started its season 6-1 after finishing 10-16 overall in the 2014-15 season. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC women’s basketball team loaded with talent

Johnnie Heard December 4, 2015

After getting off to an 0-7 start last season, American River College’s women’s basketball team has vastly improved to start the 2015-16 season 6-1 and expected to make a playoff appearance this season...

American River College linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk performs an open field tackle on Butte wide receiver Miles Fishback. Kunaszyk led the team in tackles with 15 in the 27-24 loss to Butte on Nov. 7, 2015. (Photo by Nicholas Corey)

Last-second hail mary dims ARC’s playoff hopes

Johnnie Heard November 9, 2015

Butte College backup quarterback Taylor King threw a 65-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Miles Fishback as time expired lifting Butte to a 27-24 win over American River College Saturday in a game with...

The shootings at Sacramento City College and Umpqua Community College should cause Americans to examine the relevance of the second amendment in the 21st century. (file photo)

Opinion: GUNited States of America

Johnnie Heard November 2, 2015

The September shooting at Sacramento City College and the recent Umpqua Community College have reminded us of a stark reality in the U.S. Someone gets angry, guns are everywhere, now someone is dead. Gun...

Midfielder Gabby Krewer passes the ball to a teammate in her game against Sacramento City College. The American River College womens soccer team defeated Sac City 3-0. (Photo by Joseph Daniels)

ARC shuts down Sacramento City College with a 3-0 win

Johnnie Heard October 27, 2015

American River College’s midfielder Natalie Silcox was the star of ARC’s 3-0 win over Sacramento City College scoring two of ARC’s three goals. ARC’s first goal came in the first half  by midfielder...

American River College outside hitter Kaitlin Meyer (10) celebrates during ARCs 3-2 win over San Joaquin Delta College. Meyer finished the game with 22 points and ARC extended to eight games. (Photo by Karen Reay)

ARC volleyball defeats San Joaquin Delta College

Johnnie Heard October 13, 2015

American River College’s volleyball team defeated San Joaquin Delta College at home by a score of 3-2. The game came down to the fifth and final set, in which ARC edged SJDC 15-13. Playing without...

Coach Wheeler walks onto the field during a time out during American River Colleges 42-10 loss to College of San Mateo on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Former NFL cornerback leads ARC’s defensive backs

Johnnie Heard October 12, 2015

Former NFL corner Damen Wheeler has become quite accustomed to the defensive backfield he coaches at American River College. Wheeler was drafted in the sixth round by the San Diego Chargers in 2000,...

A soccer player from ARC and a player from Feather River College clash as they fight for the possession of the ball in ARCs season opening loss to Feather River College. ARC dominated possession, but couldnt find the back of the net, losing 1-0. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC men’s soccer looking for its first win against Napa Valley College

Johnnie Heard September 17, 2015

American River College’s men’s soccer team is still looking for its first win of the 2015 season against 3-1-1 Napa Valley College, a team that is coming off a 1-1 tie against Ohlone College. “From...

American River College offensive line coach Josh Crabtree gives Head Coach Jon Osterhout a thumbs up during practice on Thursday. The other players are watching the offensive line run through their drills. (photo by Joe Padilla)

Offensive line coach Josh Crabtree is optimistic about this year’s football team

Johnnie Heard and Johnnie Heard September 9, 2015

American River College offensive line coach Josh Crabtree is used to being versatile. Hired in 2013, Crabtree was a two-sport athlete in high school, starring in both football and baseball.   Afterwards,...

Sophomore middle blocker Erianna Williams, middle, and freshman outside hitter Candice Reynoso, left of Williams, block a spike attempt by Hartnell sophomore Neysha Laumatia. ARC won 3-2 and also won their second match of the doubleheader against Hartnell College on Aug 28, 2015. (photo by Kameron Schmid)

ARC outlasts Hartnell 3-2 in come-from-behind win

Matthew Peirson and Johnnie Heard September 1, 2015

An earlier version of this article identified ARC as playing Lassen Community College in the caption. In fact, the game shown in the picture was against Hartnell College. By Johnnie Heard and Matthew...

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