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Steve Running, who earned his doctorate in forest ecophysiology, answers questions from students and faculty following a lecture on the effects on climate change and new developments in energy in Raef Hall at American River College on April 21, 2016. Running was part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

A member of a Nobel Peace Prize winning panel came to ARC to discuss climate change

Jordan Schauberger April 22, 2016

“If we wreck the Earth we can’t simply off load to Mars. It will not work. So, we have to save this planet,” said Steve Running, who was a board member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...

Professor Alina Cervantes spoke to ARC students about stereotypes viewed in society on April 14.  (Photo by Nicole Kesler)

Workshop attendees break open stereotypes

Claire Bathory April 20, 2016

Update, April 21, 2016 2:46 p.m. : An earlier version of this story incorrectly featured an image from the April 19 brave space taken by Mack Ervin III. The correct image was taken by Nicole Kesler. The...

American River Colleges mens tennis team stands before their match against Foothill College at the NorCal Tournament Final on April 16, 2016 at ARC. ARC went on to win and become NorCal Champions. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

NorCal Champions ARC prepare for Ojai individual tournament

Mack Ervin III April 20, 2016

American River College’s men’s tennis team is headed down to Ventura County, California to compete in the Ojai Individual Championships with the hopes on one player or team bringing back a trophy. Already...

The American River College mens tennis team pose for a picture after beating Foothill College 5-2 to become NorCal Champions on April 16, 2016 at ARC. This team was the first NorCal Champions from ARC since 1966. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s tennis team crowned NorCal Champions

Mack Ervin III April 19, 2016

American River College’s men’s tennis team avenged last year’s loss to Foothill College by winning 5-2 on Saturday to clinch the NorCal tennis championship, the school’s first title since 1966. The...

The BOG waiver is changing for the fall 2016 semester. Changes include students maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA and passing 50 percent of their coursework. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Changes to the BOG waiver to take effect in fall 2016

Justina Sharp April 15, 2016

New academic requirements that include maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or higher and completion of 50 percent of their coursework will be applied to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors (BOG)...

American River Colleges Seppi Capaul returns a ball during a match against Trevor Samuda of Chabot College on April 12, 2016 at ARC. Capaul won his match 6-1, 6-3. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s Tennis faces NorCal Finals rematch vs. Foothill

Mack Ervin III April 13, 2016

American River College’s men’s tennis team is set to play in a rematch of last year’s NorCal Regional Title game against No. 2 ranked Foothill College on Saturday after defeating No. 5 ranked Chabot...

American River Colleges Alex Meliuk prepares to swing at a ball during a playoff match against #8 ranked Modesto Junior College on April 5, 2016 at ARC. Meliuk and the #1 ranked Beavers advanced to the semifinals after a 5-0 win. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s Tennis team advances to NorCal semis

Mack Ervin III April 6, 2016

The No. 1 ranked American River College men’s tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the NorCal championships after a 5-0 win over Modesto Junior College on Tuesday. The remaining four matches...

From left to right: wide receiver Marc Ellis, offensive lineman Max Harrison, head coach Jon Osterhout, wide receiver Jonathan Lopez, and linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk pose for a picture during a signing day event on April 1, 2016 at American River College. The four players committed to four-year universities following the 2015 season. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Second wave of ARC Football recruits officially commit

Mack Ervin III April 1, 2016

A second wave of American River College football players committed to four-year universities on April 1 in a signing ceremony hosted by the football department. This wave brings the number of committed...

Modesto Junior College runner Mariajose Correa leads the pack during the 2nd leg of the womens 4x400m relay race at the American River Invitational on March 26, 2016 at American River College. Correa and the Modesto team finished 3rd with a time of 4:00.84. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

American River Invitational and Multis held at ARC

Mack Ervin III March 30, 2016

After the Beaver Relays at ARC were disrupted by weather and a schedule change, the American River Invitational was run at full capacity and under clear skies. This meet featured upwards of 20 schools...

A midly burnt and mildly undercooked piece of steak briefly set off the fire alarm in Liberal Arts 152 Staff. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Burnt lunch sets off fire alarm in Liberal Arts

Robert Hansen March 29, 2016

By Robert Hansen and Hannah Darden A fire alarm roused students and faculty from their classrooms when a staff member overcooked his food in Liberal Arts 152 Staff at American River College at 12:14...

American River Colleges Addie Ramos reacts to a missed shot during a game against Santa Rosa Junior College on March 16, 2016. Ramos and her partner Kiana Brown lost their match. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Women’s Tennis, despite losses, sees continued improvement

Mack Ervin III March 28, 2016

American River College’s women’s tennis team is continuously improving, despite dropping games to Santa Rosa, Folsom Lake, and Cosumnes River College. While doubles matches remain an achilles heel...

American River College teammates Cody Duong (left) and TJ Aukland (right) talk in between points during a game against Santa Rosa Junior College on March 15, 2016 at ARC. Duong and Aukland won the game 8-1. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s Tennis close out regular home season with win

Mack Ervin III March 16, 2016

American River College’s men’s tennis team finished the regular home season undefeated with a 9-0 win over Santa Rosa Junior College on Tuesday. While the team is virtually assured of getting another...

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