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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...

American River Colleges Khalil Hudson drives through a tackle from Sierra Colleges Andrew Lackowski during last Saturdays game at ARC. ARC plays Butte College this Saturday (Photo by Joe Padilla).

ARC football heads to Butte College to continue league domination

Matthew Nobert • November 6, 2015

American River College’s football team looks to defend its No. 1 seed in the NorCal League and continue its undefeated streak against No. 2 ranked Butte College. ARC has won its last three games in...

American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher is brought down by the Sierra College defense during ARC’s 47-22 victory over rival Sierra College on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Photo Gallery: ARC vs. Sierra College

Barbara Harvey and Joe Padilla • November 3, 2015

American River College volleyball outside hitter Nora Troppmann serves to Cabrillo College on Sept. 18 2015. Troppmann, originally from Fairbanks, Alaska, came to ARC for more chances to play volleyball. (Photos by Joe Padilla)

ARC volleyball player moves from Alaska to California for the love of the game

Matthew Peirson • October 30, 2015

Riding snow machines, smoking salmon and hiking the wilderness of America’s most naturally preserved state were just some of the activities that Fairbanks, Alaska native and American River College volleyball...

American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher grew up in South-Central Los Angeles. He said he focused on football and homework in spite of the sounds of gunshots in his neighborhood (Photo by Barbara Harvey).

ARC quarterback overcomes gang violence to become starter

Kevin Sheridan • October 27, 2015

A previous version of this story falsely reported that "the ... San Andreas area" was occupied by "Bloods, Crips and other gangs." In fact, those gangs occupied the Los Angeles area. When he was six...

Sacramento International Auto Show displays a vintage Corvette Roadster during the show Oct.16-18 at Cal Expo. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

Photo Gallery: Sacramento International Car Show held at Cal Expo

Joe Padilla • October 27, 2015

American River College defenseman Noe Romero (5) scores a goal during ARCs 3-0 win over College of the Sequoias on Oct. 9, 2015. The game was played with a heavy heart for Romero as his friend passed away in a car accident before the game. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

Men’s soccer gets its first win of the season

Kevin Sheridan and Joseph Daniels • October 12, 2015

By Kevin Sheridan and Joseph Daniels American River College’s men’s soccer team scored a season high three goals and displayed good ball movement and a deep drive into College of Sequoias territory...

American RIver College libero and defensive specialist Nora Troppmann scores over Samantha Kepler of Sacramento City College during her teams match at home on Oct. 2, 2015. ARC went on to win the match 3 games to none. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC defeats Sac City in three games to advance to 12-4 on the year

Iris Page • October 6, 2015

A previous version of this article falsely reported that the player scoring was Taylor Ladines. In fact, it was Nora Troppmann. American River College’s volleyball team defeated Sacramento City College...

College of San Mateo slot receiver David Rango leaps over his own player before being tackled by American River College safety Robert Sanders during ARCs 42-10 loss to CSM on Oct. 3, 2015. CSM ran for 298 yards against ARCs defense. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC falls on the road to no.2 ranked College of San Mateo

Kevin Sheridan • October 5, 2015

American River College’s football team was defeated by College of San Mateo by a score of 42-10, in a game which ARC’s defense surrendered 298 total yards rushing and three touchdowns on the ground. Though...

American River College defenseman Andrew Amos prepares to kick the ball down field against Delta College at ARC on Oct. 2, 2015. Both teams played to a 0-0 tie. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC mens soccer gets a draw against San Joaquin Delta College

Nicholas Corey • October 5, 2015

American River College men's soccer team failed to get its first win of the season against San Joaquin Delta College and the game ended in a 0-0 tie in a game where ARC’s defense was tested by SJDC’s...

American River College wide receiver Jonathan Lopez goes up high to catch a pass during ARCs 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco at San Francisco on Sept 26, 2015. There were many similarities between ARCs 20-17 and its 17-14 loss to CCSF in the NorCal finals. (photo by Joe Padilla)

Analyzing the odd similarities of two separate ARC-CCSF games

Kameron Schmid • October 1, 2015

In last November’s NorCal Championship game, ARC lost at City College of San Francisco on a late fourth quarter field goal by a score of 17-14 as CCSF’s football team and the attending crowd went crazy...

City College of San Francisco’s special teams players attempt to block American River College’s game-winning 25-yard field goal during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. The game-ending field goal win was a reversal of the 2014 NorCal Championship game, which ARC lost 17-14 when CCSF scored a field goal during the last minute of the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC flips script of 2014 NorCal Championship in thrilling rematch

Matthew Peirson • September 28, 2015

A previous version of this article said that wide receiver Will McClure's route was a drive-and-go. In fact, it was a jive-and-go. Only two words crossed the mind of kicker Sam Keil as he prepared...

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