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The holiday season is here, so here is a list of the best and worst movies to watch during the break.(Photo by Lorraine Barron)

It’s Christmas movie time

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor December 24, 2022

It’s that wonderful time of year, a break between semesters. Oh yeah, and it’s Christmas. It's time to snuggle with your favorite blanket and watch the best holiday movie—or the worst. Now you...

San Franciscos Union Square is up and ready with Christmas decorations. (Photo by Jonathan Plazola)

How to: A singles guide to fun during the holidays

Jonathan Plazola, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

With the holiday season in full swing many singles are watching couples do cute things together while they're cuddle-less.Opposed to popular belief, however, there are plenty of things singles can have...

Gifts that you’ll love to give that also love your budget, at $20 and under on Amazon.com. (Photo via Pixabay)

Gifts for $20 and under are only a click away on Amazon.com

Gina Gangursky, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

Maybe the coffers aren’t overflowing at the moment, but have no fear.  This carefully curated list, er, grab bag, of five gifts $20 and under (plus shipping) are rated at least four out of five stars...

A self-care package is a great gift to give this Christmas season if you’re on a budget. (Photo illustration by Madison Duong)

10 Christmas gift ideas on a college budget

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor December 12, 2021

Christmas is upon us and that means many will gather with their loved ones to exchange gifts with each other. If you want to give gifts but are worried about finances, look no further and check out this...

Lea Michele releases her first holiday album Christmas in the City on Oct. 25, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment)

Lea Michele’s debut holiday album transports listeners to a NYC Christmas

Ariel Caspar November 26, 2019

Lea Michele is best known for her role as Rachel Berry on the Emmy award winning hit musical comedy “Glee,” which debuted in 2009. The show placed a spotlight on Michele and launched her as an internationally...

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The ‘Giving Season’ should be year-round

Brienna Edwards December 5, 2017

The leaves begin to fall from their posts on the branches of the many trees that surround Sacramento, littering the ground with a plethora of color. The air becomes crisp, chilling the noses of the pedestrians...

Members of the American River College Concert Band perform Alleluia! Laudamus Te! by the neoclassical American composer Alfred Reed at the Holiday Solstice concert Monday. (Photo by John Ferranini)

ARC, community bands join for holiday concert

John Ferrannini December 8, 2015

Two American River College bands joined together with the Capitol City Community Band (CCCB) at the Holiday Solstice concert in ARC’s main theater late Monday. Ron Wainwright is the conductor of the...

The violin section of the American River College orchestra performs a song for a winter concert. The concert was held on Dec. 2. (Photo by Michael Pacheco)

Orchestra performed variety of holiday music

Michael Pacheco December 7, 2015

An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified principal violinist Jun Zhu as the performer of the fiddle solo in "Fiddle-Faddle" when the solo was actually performed by ARC Orchestra's concertmaster...

Various trinkets on display for a winter sale at American River College. The sale takes place  Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. (Photo by Michael Pacheco)

Winter Sale at ARC offers gift ideas for Christmas

Mychael Jones December 2, 2015

Jewelry and other hand-carved designs are among several items being sold at the Winter Gift Market at the American River College Student Center until 7 p.m. on Thursday. Vendors invited by the Center...

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