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ASB Student Senate president Valencia Scott speaks during a Senate meeting on Feb. 16, 2017 at ARC. Topics discussed during the meeting included a parking fee increase, the creation of a meditation center, and funding for ASB elections. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Student Senate discusses draft resolution to designate ARC a “safe zone”

John Ennis February 21, 2017

At the Student Senate's February 16 meeting, the senate’s president Valencia Scott read a draft of a joint resolution to designate ARC as a "safe zone" for students who have been impacted by the recent...

Flyers and handouts for the Barcelona study aborad program on display during a College Hour on Feb. 2, 2017 at ARC. The program takes place in Fall 2017 and applications are open now. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”

T.J. Martinez February 7, 2017

During ARC’s College Hour, which was held February 2, professor Steve James shared information in regards to the college’s study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain.                        James,...

American River College’s Cody Duong prepares to return the ball during a scrimmage match against Holy Names University on Jan. 29, 2017 at ARC. Duong is one of two returners from last season as ARC look to retain their NorCal Title. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

NorCal Champion men’s tennis team looks towards another successful season

Mack Ervin III February 1, 2017

American River College’s men’s tennis team look prepared for the start of the 2017 season and prepared to defend their 2016 NorCal title. After finishing last season with a 10-0 record in conference...

American River College guard Alana Myers blocks a pass during a game against Santa Rosa Junior College on Jan. 27. The Beavers picked up their 15th win of the season 62-44. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Women’s basketball routs Santa Rosa 62-44

Cheyenne Drury January 31, 2017

The American River College’s women’s basketball team defeated Santa Rosa Junior College 62-44 on Friday. The team kept SRJC to zero points the entire first half. This was with the work of strong...

American River College guard Jermaine Henderson shouts instructions to his teammates during a game against Santa Rosa Junior College on Jan. 27 at ARC. ARC won 68-57 to get its 12th win of the season. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s basketball defeats Santa Rosa

Cheyenne Drury January 31, 2017

Sophomore guard Richard Reed, scored half of the points for American River College’s men’s basketball team and led the team to victory against Santa Rosa, on Friday with a final score of 68-57. Freshman...

Professor Bill Wrightson and past students talk about their experiences in Florence, Italy during a College Hour on Nov. 17, 2016. Wrightson was explaining the study abroad program for next year when they go back to Italy. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

ARC presents Study Abroad college hour

Cierra Quintana November 28, 2016

ARC and UNITE hosted “Study Abroad” located in Raef Hall on Thursday. The program opened up with William Wrightson, the head director of Study Abroad. Study Abroad was introduced to Los Rios...

American River College quarterback Griffin Dahn throws a pass during a division game against Sierra College on Nov. 12, 2016 at Sierra. ARC won 44-41 to clinch a spot in this year’s playoff. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Beavers escape close game with cross town rivals Sierra College

Mike Yun November 15, 2016

The American River College Beavers won a close game against division rivals Sierra College after a blocked PAT led the team to a 44-41, with the Beavers offense racking up 574 total yards throughout the...

American River College guard Matt Lyon is guarded by forward Dontay Anderson during a scrimmage on Nov. 8, 2016 at ARC. The team’s planned game against William Jessup J.V. was cancelled due to eligibilty reasons. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Beavers look to improve as season tips off

Mike Yun November 10, 2016

With a lineup that has only two returning players, the Beavers are a young team who are looking forward to the challenge of improving after coming off of an 8-18 record last year. “I was surprised...

American River College forward Savannah Watson battles with Cosumnes River College defender Taylor Thomas during a game on Oct. 28, 2016. ARC lost 2-0. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Women’s soccer loses stadium opener 2-0

Mack Ervin III November 3, 2016

American River College’s new soccer stadium did not receive the welcome that ARC would have liked in its first game. The women’s soccer team finished the stadium opener with a man down and a 2-0...

Sri Lankan novelist Nayomi Munaweera reads a passage from her book “What Lies Between Us” during a College Hour at ARC on Nov. 1, 2016. Munaweera talked about the influence she recieved for writing her two novels. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Sri Lankan author speaks at ARC

Shiavon Chatman November 2, 2016

Tuesday’s college hour commenced with Sri Lankan novelist Nayomi Munaweera reading from her second book, “What Lies Between Us.” “As a person of color I feel like it’s my responsibility to...

Authors Steve and Susie Swatt  talk about California politics during a College Hour speech on October 25, 2016 at ARC. The Swatts talked about historical propositions in relation to the 17 propositions on this year’s ballot. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Young voters can be heard, if they vote

Justina Sharp November 1, 2016

In a crowded classroom in Davies Hall, Steve and Susie Swatt, a former journalist and legislative aide, respectively, informed students about not just their place in the 2016 elections, but in California...

Michael Brown Sr. answers a question from audience member after his speech at Sacramento State on Oct. 20. Brown Sr. talked about his sons death and how he deals with the aftermath. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Michael Brown Sr. speaks at Sac State

Shiavon Chatman October 21, 2016

“Close your eyes and imagine losing a child. Imagine they’ve been murdered. Now open your eyes. That's my reality.” Michael Brown Sr., the father of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old black...

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