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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

By Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert American River College’s baseball team will look to take the next step and reach the playoffs this season after falling just short in 2015, as the team starts...

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

Two men were charged on Thursday in connection with the Sacramento City College shooting that occurred Sept. 3 and left one dead, according to the Sacramento Police Department. The department said in...

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

By Matthew Nobert and Noor Abasi Water polo coaches Eric and Bethani Black share not only a a pool deck, work office and practice equipment, but also a household. The couple have been married for...

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

U.S. Army veteran and award-winning poet Brian Turner read from his book “My Life as a Foreign Country” on Thursday in the Student Center at American River College. In 2003, the Fresno State and...

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

A previous version of this story and the photo caption incorrectly stated the car model as a Chevy Cruz. It is in fact a Chevy Cruze. Gas-powered cars have ruled the roads for over 100 years now, but...

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 College football is set to close out the regular season with a home game against district rivals Sacramento City College on Saturday. Currently Sacramento City College is fourth in the...

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

Update Oct. 30 at 11:49 a.m.: The photo courtesy was originally not provided when this story was posted. American River College’s men’s cross-country team has been on fire this season and continues...

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 Men’s soccer team got their fifth win of the season against Modesto Junior College on Oct. 27, 2015 winning 1-0 to continue their end of the season come back. ARC has had some...

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

An American River College theater department professor has brought his love for theater to many universities and stages around the country. It has been Sam Williams’ goal to help student performers...

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

By Matthew Nobert and Jose Garcia Well known Youtuber and creationist Eric Hovind was invited by students to the campus to have an open debate with professors from all the science disciplines to discuss...

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

American River College men’s soccer team pulled its second win of the season with a late goal scored by midfielder Eduardo Cervantes-Magana to make it a 1-0 over West Hills College Lemoore. ARC started...

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

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month began at American River College with the most recent College Hour, which focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention, hosted by ARC Health Center nurse Michele...

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