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ARC 2012 Retrospective

ARC 2012 Retrospective

Josh Baumbach and Cody Alexander December 5, 2012

As I sit by this roaring fireplace roasting chestnuts, I can’t help but reminisce about the year that was 2012.  Fortunately, there were several inspirational stories. Weight loss and successful sports...

Stakes rise for ARC sports teams

Trevor Horn and Jessica Maynard November 26, 2012

Beavers across different games prep for championship opportunities The temperatures are dropping and the stakes are rising, meaning the American River College athletic department is gearing up for the...

Not all fun in video games with sexism

Not all fun in video games with sexism

Jeff Gonzales and Garrit Rocha November 25, 2012

Issues of harassment towards female gamers arise after rumors of lifetime bans in ‘Halo 4’ Death threats, crude remarks and thinking best reserved for the 50s. Women have been in the middle of some...

Not too long ago, in or very own galaxy, a $4 billion dollar deal is causing discord among fans. (Photo illustration by Daniel Romandia)

Head to Head: Disney Purchase of LucasFilms

Jeff Gonzales, Josh Baumbach, and Garrit Rocha November 25, 2012

CON When Disney purchased Lucasfilm for $4 billion, the news hit me like a rushing Rancor. I shouldn't have been surprised. After all, George Lucas has had a presence within Disney for many...

The Dusty Baker Center, a counseling office for student-athletes, has a sign posted on its door since Oct. 12 claiming that the office is closed today. (Photo by Daniel Romandia)

ARC’s Dusty Baker Center closes temporarily

Sarah Scott and Jessica Maynard November 8, 2012

A sign on the door of the Dusty Baker Center reads “closed today.” This sign has been hanging there since Oct. 12. Campus officials said the temporary closing of the center would allow time for...

The rise of new devices, social media and multi-screen viewing are changing the ways of television. (Photo Illustration by Daniel Romandia)

How We Watch

Jeff Gonzales and Jaime Carrillo November 8, 2012

How the rise of technology, social media and multi-screen viewing has changed the ways of television If Joe Everyman owns a cellphone, there’s a good chance he never turns it off, even when he’s...

The How are we doing wall on Oct. 24, located on the south side of the first floor that was posted in the library but has since been taken down. (Photo by Daniel Romandia)

Reported misuse of study rooms lead to issues for students and faculty

Alisha Kirby and Sergio Portela November 8, 2012

At ARC library, some students speak about dissatisfaction in study rooms while others have no problem It’s two days before a big test and you and a group of friends are in the library searching for...

Rise of concussions in sports lead to concerns for ARC athletes

Jessica Maynard & Sergio Portela, Jessica Maynard, and Sergio Portela October 24, 2012

“I forgot the play that I made,” Nicole Lopes said. “I didn’t know the day. I thought it was the day before. I was dizzy. I had an instant headache. When I was on the ground trying to get up, I...

Head to Head: Xbox 360 vs PS3

Head to Head: Xbox 360 vs PS3

Josh Baumbach & Dakota Williams, Josh Baumbach, and Dakota Williams October 10, 2012

PS3 When the Sony PlayStation 3 was released in November 2006, there was much skepticism surrounding it. Following a horrendous E3 presentation in which they announced an outrageous price ($499 for...

Aftershock festival rocks Sacramento with classic hits

Jessica Maynard and Alisha Kirby September 26, 2012

Music fans packed Discovery Park for the Aftershock Festival on Sept. 23, a concert that mixed big '90s nostalgia with sets of up-and-coming originality . It was a great experience and surreal to see so...

Constructing the Future

Josh Baumbach and Steven Paxaio September 19, 2012

Parking structure, student center among construction projects due for early 2013 openings American River College is currently in the middle of one its largest renovations in the school's history. “Just...

ARC student Joe Davis pays for a ticket for a Sacramento Kings games on Saturday, March 31 in Power Balance Pavilion during a career fair in the arena. (Photo by Mark Lewis)

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...

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