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Who is better? LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

Who is better? LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

Josh Baumbach and Dakota Williams March 21, 2012

LeBron James Michael Jordan will go down in history as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Mainly because his career was filled with back to back championships, multiple MVP honors,...

The skates of a roller derby girl at a practice on March 13. (Photo by Daniel Romandia)

Doing more than just skating

Tonisha Barnes and Malissa Rogers March 21, 2012

With a shrill blow of the whistle, all fears are left at the door. Any problems with school or family are dropped at the sides of the skate rink.  The laces on the skates are double-checked one last time...

Former ARC student stabbed to death in India

Former ARC student stabbed to death in India

Sarah Vorn, Mark Lewis, and Trevor Horn March 10, 2012

A former American River College student was found stabbed to death on March 2 in the town of Jangpura in south Delhi, India, according to news reports. Paimana Khanjar, who was in her early 20s, had...

Protesters march in the streets of downtown Sacramento headed toward the Capitol steps in March 5 for the annual March in March protest. (Photo by Daniel Romandia)

‘March in March’ rally turns ugly

Carla Manes and Alex Mecredy March 7, 2012

Thousands of students from California State Universities, Universities of California, and California Community Colleges descended upon the State Capitol on March 5 for the 2012 March in March. This year’s...

Protesters gathered on the Capitol steps in Downtown Sacramento on March 5th for the annual March in March protest.

‘March in March’ rally turns ugly

Carla Manes and Alex Mecredy March 6, 2012

Thousands of students from California State Universities, Universities of California, and California Community Colleges descended upon the State Capitol on March 5 for the 2012 March in March. This year’s...

A vigil is set in place near the scene of the Jan. 28 light-rail accident that resulted in the death of two students. (Photo by Bryce Fraser)

Crash claims lives of two ARC students

Mark Lewis and Trevor Horn February 9, 2012

Editor's note: Funeral services for both Louis Leon Williams, Sr. and Shante Williams will be at the Allegheny Weslyn Methodist Church located on 6600 Steiner Drive on Monday, Feb. 20 from noon to 3 p.m....

A southbound Meadowview line train travels behind a memorial placed near the crash site of an SUV driven by Louis Williams on Jan. 28. (Photo by Bryce Fraser)

Light-rail collision claims lives of two ARC students

Mark Lewis and Trevor Horn January 30, 2012

The three adults who were in the sports utility vehicle that collided with a light-rail train in south Sacramento on Jan. 28 were all American River College students. Two adults in the SUV were killed,...

Rockstar and Corporate Sponsorship Overshadow All Expect M. Shadows

Rockstar and Corporate Sponsorship Overshadow All Expect M. Shadows

Mark Lewis and Phillip Frields December 4, 2011

There couldn’t be a more properly named multi-band nine-hour-long concert tour than “The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival” which invaded Wheatland’s Sleep Train Amphitheatre on Oct. 13, 2011,...

Pro Vs. Con: Guns on Campus

The Issue: In light of campus shootings, some colleges and universities in the US are allowing students and faculty to carry concealed weapons on campus. Is this a clear cut second amendment issue, or...

Wilbur Johnson, a journalism professor at American River College, also D.J.s at a local R&B and old-school radio station V101.1 with the D.J. name of Don Sainte-Johnn. (Photo by Bryce Fraser)

Professor by day, D.J. by night

Tonisha Barnes and Malissa Rogers November 9, 2011

He tapped his feet to the music and pumped his fist into the air. He pulled the microphone closer to him, moving the switches on the soundboard. The clock counted down to the exact second, the show started...

Q and A with ‘Chappelles Show’ co-creator Neal Brennan

Q and A with ‘Chappelle’s Show’ co-creator Neal Brennan

Phillip Frields and Trevor Horn October 26, 2011

Six years after the abrupt and highly-controversial ending to "Chappelle's Show," co-creator Neal Brennan headlined a stand-up comedy show at the Punchline in Sacramento on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Star Dave...

The pros and the cons of online classes

The pros and the cons of online classes

Mark Lewis and Derek Evans October 12, 2011

Nineteen-year-old American River College student Brent Pantera lives in Orangevale and commutes to San Francisco several days a week to work at a production company. He’s driven, self-directed and...

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