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The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

ARC's volleyball team celebrates after its first set win against SJDC on Oct. 10 2025. (Photo by Kelly McCrystle)

ARC Volleyball Faces Tough Loss Against San Joaquin Delta College

Kelly McCrystle, Sports Editor October 14, 2025

American River College’s women’s volleyball lost at home against the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs on Oct. 10. After a tough battle by ARC and relentless offense from the Mustangs, the Beavers...

American River College volleyball's right side hitter No. 20, Jayda Moran spiking the ball against Sierra College's defense, fighting for the game-winning point in the second set on Oct 3, 2025. (Photo by Abigail Harless)

ARC Volleyball Takes Down Sierra College in Rivalry Game

Abigail Harless, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

Bright gym lights, loud microphones, squeaky shoes and bleachers filled by parents supporting their athletes, American River College hosted their first rivalry game of the season against Sierra College...

Lillie Miranda comes set as Maya Mischuck prepares to serve to Phoebe Constable and Lusa Andrews from Fresno City College in the first round of the NorCal pairs championships on May 2 at Cosumnes River College. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Beach Volleyball makes Big 8 Conference history

Joshua Zezzo, Multimedia Editor May 19, 2025

The American River College beach volleyball team competed at the NorCal Pairs Championships at Cosumnes River College on May 2 and 3. The Beavers finished the regular season 18-6, 12-2 in conference, and...

 Sofia MacPherson signals to her teammate before serving the ball in a match on Feb 22. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Volleyball Sees Three Athletes Commit to Four-Year Universities

Jose Leon, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Three athletes from American River College’s Fall 2024 volleyball season, Morgan Castaneda, Sofia MacPherson and Kyla Powell have committed to four-year institutions this semester. All three athletes...

Lowden teaching her class at ARC (Photo by Laryn Godbold)

Yoga and Volleyball: ARC’s Women’s Volleyball Coach Combines Them Both

Laryn Godbold, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Yoga has been a stable practice for over 5,000 years across the world. It is believed that it originated in Northern India, by the Indus-Sarasvati river valley civilization. The sacred principles and practices...

Sophomore Ellie Basquez serves to Modesto on Nov. 13. (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

Beavers win ninth consecutive game after sweep of Modesto

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

American River College’s volleyball team is fresh off of a top-five ranked win against rival Sierra College. ARC hosted Modesto Junior College on Nov. 13, where the Beavers came away with a convincing...

ARC women’s volleyball lose rematch against San Joaquin Delta 3-1 on Sept. 25

American River College hosts second game against San Joaquin Delta

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 2, 2024

In a conference rematch game between rivals, the second ranked in California, American River College women’s volleyball team set off to face the first ranked San Joaquin Delta on Sept. 25, welcoming...

Cady Hatch goes up for a spike during the second set win at Folsom Lake College on Sept. 20. (Photo by Josh Zezzo).

ARC volleyball keeps streak alive with win at Folsom Lake College

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

The American River College volleyball team won its last match in straight sets at Diablo Valley College. They traveled to Folsom Lake College on Sept. 20 looking to extend it’s winning streak. After...

American River College dominated the court defeating Diablo Valley College in four sets on Nov. 8, 2023. (Photo by Shy Bell)

ARC’s women’s volleyball team crushes Diablo Valley College

Shy Bell, A&C Editor November 27, 2023

American River College’s women’s volleyball team prevailed against Diablo Valley College 3-1 on Nov. 8. In the somewhat crowded gym, family, friends and fans gathered for the last home match of...

Davina Escalante, ARC player during the Conference Final match, on April 5. Instead of worrying about whether their opponent will be truthful, players should focus on giving it their all during the game. (Photo courtesy by Rain Barron)

During a college tennis match the absence of referees can be a problem

Carla Montaruli, Opinion & Social Media Editor May 11, 2023

In college, tennis players must serve as their own referees during a match. It is hard to think of reasons why this has not been fixed yet. As a college tennis player myself, sometimes I found this...

Lou Biaz, American River College assistant football coach, uses football to share essential values that can be both helpful for athletes' careers and outside of the field. (Photo by Carla Montaruli)

Coach Lou Biaz shares important life lessons with his athletes through football

Carla Montaruli, Opinion Editor April 23, 2023

Lou Biaz coaches young athletes at American River College, keeping in mind the same values he shares in his household with his family by pushing athletes to reach their best potential to get to the next...

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