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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

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket unveiled (Photo illustration by Josh Zezzo).

College Football’s New 12-team Playoff Format is great for the sport, or is it?

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

2024 brought an abundance of changes to the college football landscape. Throughout the 2023 season, we learned that there would be some differences, with conference realignment, the growing chaos of the...

With the semester nearing its end, students have many new and exciting opportunities to enroll into. (Photo courtesy of Dmytro Aksonov/istock)

Inside The Athletics Department

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

American River College is home to 20 different sports including tennis, volleyball and water polo. The kinesiology and athletics department hosts and supports all student athletes on campus. This department...

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...

This season, Sac State football players are trying to add more wins to their program and strengthen their football program’s reputation. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics)

Sacramento State football greatly benefits from its TV partnership with ESPN2

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

The Sacramento State football team has been successful in recent years, dating back to the 2021 season. Their games are easily accessible to the fans, as the majority of Sac State football games are broadcast...

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 forward Kevin Riveros brushes off the Santa Rosa defender as he tries to maintain the ball in the game against Santa Rosa on Nov. 8. (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

The Beavers dig hole deeper after winless streak continues

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor November 14, 2024

The American River College soccer team faced Santa Rosa in a goalless draw on Nov. 8. This draw extends the Beavers winless run to five now.   A draw for the Beavers may not have been the worst outcome,...

49ers make a comeback at their Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo illustration by Ilene Lao)

The 49ers recent win against the Cowboys puts the team’s season back on track

Ilene Lao, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The 49ers have had an inconsistent start to the season which has not looked good for them. The defense has been struggling with their plays more than the offense. This season they’ve had quite a few...

 Wide receiver Luis Torres finds a gap on a kick return on Nov. 2 (Photo by Josh Zezzo)

ARC Takes Down Rival Sierra in Double OT Thriller

Joshua Zezzo, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The American River College football team hosted rival the Sierra College Wolverines on Nov. 2 at Beaver Stadium, where they won a 44-41 thriller in double overtime. ARC is fresh off of a 1-point overtime...

This year’s WNBA season brings new achievements in popularity with help from rookies like Angel Reese (on the right) and Caitlin Clark (on the left), as they look to a new future. (Photo illustration by Janelle Germain)

WNBA’s Recent Success Brings New Beginnings

Janelle Germain, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The WNBA finals came to a close this October, and to say it was a success is an understatement. With the New York Liberty beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime, the finals ended with a hard-fought...

The season of struggle continued for the SF Giants as they try to hold onto the lead as they face the Baltimore Orioles in their orange jersey at Oracle Park on June 3, 2023 (Photo by Clifton Bullock )

Rocky season for the SF Giants as the team finishes season 80-82

Clifton L. Bullock, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The fans had lots of hope for championship gold entering the 2024 season for the San Francisco Giants. With big additions to the roster during the off-season acquiring third baseman Matt Chapman, power...

The ARC pool is a hub where many student athletes train and socialize, pictured here on October 3, 2024. (Photo by Khushi Salgia)

The Secret to Being a Good Athlete is Balance

Khushi Salgia, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Rigorous workout routines, strict diets, hours and hours sucked into training. A whole crowd of people watching, critiquing, analyzing your performance. The pressure not to let yourself, your team, your...

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...

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