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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

 Coach Marco Baldacchino is (centered middle) standing behind a sign on the ARC Football Stadium, arms crossed with football on the field on March 6., ( Photo by Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre)

Former ARC Football Player Marco Baldacchino Makes a Comeback as Offensive Assistant Coach

Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

 At the age of four, a young boy was watching his local football news, captivated by the sport and how the players moved and talked strategy. A touch of inspiration sparked in him, eager to explore this...

“Beavers: American River College’s Running Dynasty, 1964-1979”, published in December of 2024, expands on the long history of ARC’s track and field teams. (Photo Courtesy of Heritage Books, Inc.)

“Running Dynasty” Explores the Career of Al Baeta

Carter Chitiva, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Reunions spur on many things for returning alumni. For David Bruhn, the 2024 Beavers Runners Reunion got him to write his 36th book. Bruhn has long covered running in California with “Stride Out" and...

ARC's softball pitcher #7 Felesha Lapenske throws a warm-up pitch against Delta on March 4. (Photo by Abby Harless)

American River College Softball Loses to San Joaquin Delta in Extra Innings Game

Abigail Harless, Managing and Social Media Editor March 14, 2025

In an energetic, back-and-forth softball game between American River College and San Joaquin Delta College, the Beavers lost 3-1 on March 4.  The game started off quickly with three outs from both...

Beavers Pitcher Nathan Gahn throws a pitch against Sierra College on March 6. (Photo by Memphis Coles)

Sierra Wolverines Overwhelm Beavers, Lose 11-3

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

The American River College baseball team lost the second of a three-game series against the Sierra College Wolverines 11-3, on March 6.  After playing their opponent close through four innings, disaster...

American River College pitcher Nathan Gahn on the mound in the 13-3 defeat to San Joaquin Delta on February 25, 2025 (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

ARC Baseball thumped by San Joaquin Delta 13-3

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

American River College’s baseball team faced off against San Joaquin Delta in itsBig 8 conference opener on February 25, 2025. San Joaquin Delta was too much for ARC to handle with the final score ending...

Alumni gather in their lanes in preparation for the upcoming heat on Feb. 21 (Photo by Ly Clark)

ARC Hosts First-Ever Alumni Swim Meet

Ly Clark, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

The American River College swim program hosted its first-ever alumni meet Feb. 21. The current ARC swim team members faced off against those who came before them in a 14-event meet that was as light-hearted...

ARC Rugby lines up for a scrum against Chico State on February 15. (Photo by Memphis Coles).

ARC rugby keeps undefeated season alive by beating Chico State University

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Going into the match on February 15, the American River College Rugby team was undefeated, but this matchup against the Chico State Wildcats was one of their toughest tests this year. Last year, they played...

Sensei Christian Devine demonstrates a technique to his students in the Aikido club on February 10, 2024. (Photo by Elisha Chandra)

Aikido Karate Brings Its Techniques And Philosophies To ARC

Elisha Chandra, Staff Writer and Sports Editor February 21, 2025

Students are often stressed from the busyness of the school year. This stress can lead to a variety of downsides. Downsides that will affect a student's mindset throughout the school year. To find peace...

Beaver Wire Podcast: ARC Athletics Men’s Basketball Wins Against Sierra

The Current Staff February 3, 2025

Hosts Jose Leon and Josh Zezzo recap men’s basketball’s big win over Sierra College on Friday, January 31. They also look ahead into the coming week for ARC Athletics.

Beaver Wire Podcast: ARC Athletics Fall Sports Recap

The Current Staff February 3, 2025

Looking back at the last season of American River College Sports and into the future, ARC Current reporters Jose Leon and Josh Zezzo discuss the overall record and performances of 2024 fall teams active...

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...

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