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 student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current
Kevin Sheridan

Kevin Sheridan, Co-Sports Editor

Kevin is a co-editor for the sports section. This is his third semester writing for the Current and he hopes to transfer to Sac State when he is done at American River College.

All content by Kevin Sheridan
The murkiness of the water that comes from fountains at American River College have caused concern among some students regarding its safety. Despite this, ARC's administration insists that this is caused by air bubbles in the water. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

School says water appearance due to air bubbles

Kevin Sheridan
December 9, 2015
Members of American River College's women's basketball team prepare to run during practice on Dec. 2 2015. ARC has started its 2015-2016 season 6-1 after it started 0-7 a season ago. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC looks to take advantage of mismatch against Lassen College

Kevin Sheridan
December 3, 2015
ARC players link arms and dance before they take the field during the Gridiron Classic Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. ARC lost 24-17 in overtime. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

ARC regresses, misses playoffs in 2015

Kevin Sheridan
November 24, 2015
American River College running back Armand Shyne, who ran for 734 yards and 8 touchdowns this season, was given All-Conference honors representing the NorCal League for the 2015 season, as well as ten of his teammates. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC football players earn All-Conference honors

Kevin Sheridan
November 23, 2015
Cherrie Moraga reads from her book, 'This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color' during the Creative Connections event. The book highlighted the experiences of women who belong to minority groups and called for greater attention to race-related subjects within the feminist community. (Photo by Karen Reay)

Creative Connections highlights the struggles of Native Americans

Kevin Sheridan
November 19, 2015
Former American River College cornerback Malcolm Scott celebrates with teammates after an interception in last season's 31-22 win over Sierra College. ARC has defeated Sierra in two of their last three meeting and looks to improve its conference record to 3-0 on the season. (File Photo)

ARC looks to go 3-0 in-conference vs Sierra College

Kevin Sheridan
October 30, 2015
Tevita Kaihea, 19, is identified by the Sacramento Police Department as a person of interest in the Sept. 3 shooting at Sacramento City College. Kaihea was arrested in connection with a robbery two hours before from SCC's campus (Courtesy of the Sacramento Police Department).

Two men identified as persons of interest in SCC shooting

Kevin Sheridan
October 29, 2015
American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher grew up in South-Central Los Angeles. He said he focused on football and homework in spite of the sounds of gunshots in his neighborhood (Photo by Barbara Harvey).

ARC quarterback overcomes gang violence to become starter

Kevin Sheridan
October 27, 2015
American River College's Jocelyn Tamayo fights for the ball against Cosumnes River College's Taylor Arlin during its match at ARC on Oct 16. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC losing streak increases to four in a row after 3-1 loss

Kevin Sheridan
October 21, 2015
Sunflowers were among the plants for sale during the horticulture's floral sale on Oct. 15, 2015. Prices ranged from $2 to $19. (photo by Kevin Sheridan)

Plant sale gives ARC students sales experience

Kevin Sheridan
October 16, 2015
American River College defenseman Noe Romero (5) scores a goal during ARC's 3-0 win over College of the Sequoias on Oct. 9, 2015. The game was played with a heavy heart for Romero as his friend passed away in a car accident before the game. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

Men’s soccer gets its first win of the season

Kevin Sheridan and Joseph Daniels
October 12, 2015
American River College's football team rushes on to the field at City College of San Francisco before its 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26. ARC is 3-2 after a 42-10 loss at the College of San Mateo on Oct. 3 and will play College of Siskiyous for first place in the National NorCal conference. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC football hot and cold through first five weeks

Kevin Sheridan
October 7, 2015
American River College students Alice Morgan, left, and Kori Einsel build the sets for the upcoming theater production of "Music Man." That production will open on Oct. 9. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)

ARC theater students build the world of “Music Man”

Kevin Sheridan
October 6, 2015
College of San Mateo slot receiver David Rango leaps over his own player before being tackled by American River College safety Robert Sanders during ARC's 42-10 loss to CSM on Oct. 3, 2015. CSM ran for 298 yards against ARC's defense. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC falls on the road to no.2 ranked College of San Mateo

Kevin Sheridan
October 5, 2015
American River College running back Wadus Parker runs upfield during last season's 24-14 win over College of San Mateo. ARC, ranked no.1 in NorCal, will travel to San Mateo, ranked no.2 in NorCal, Saturday in a rematch of last season's game. (File Photo)

ARC heads back to bay area to play second ranked College of San Mateo

Kevin Sheridan
October 2, 2015
American River College head coach Jon Osterhout argues with the referees during ARC’s 20-17 defeat of City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. ARC is ranked no.1 in NorCal after the 20-17 win. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Notebook: CCSF win gives ARC momentum heading into San Mateo game

Kevin Sheridan
September 30, 2015
American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher drops back to pass from his own endzone during ARC’s 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. Vercher threw for 280 yards, one touchdown and was 5-8 for 33 yards on the game winning drive. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC drives 63 yards in 10 plays to win over CCSF

Kevin Sheridan
September 28, 2015
American River College wide receiver Khalil Hudson catches a 29-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jihad Vercher during ARC football’s 44-24 win over San Joaquin Delta College on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Vercher threw for 287 yards and 5 touchdowns. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC offense explodes in the first half in 44-24 win

Kevin Sheridan
September 21, 2015
American River College wide receiver Jacob Sipes is brought down by De Anza defensive back Christian Rita during ARC’s 38-2 win over De Anza at the home opener on Sept. 12, 2015. ARC amassed 31 points in the first half alone. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC football team sits at 1-1 after two games

Kevin Sheridan
September 14, 2015
American River College running back Armand Shyne breaks tackles from De Anza defenders on Saturday's win 38-2 win over De Anza College on Saturday, Sept.12 2015. Shyne finished the game with 131 yards rushing. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC bounces back with 36-point win over De Anza

Kevin Sheridan
September 13, 2015
American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher, left, watches from the sidelines after being pulled in the third quarter. Vercher, a sophmore transfer from Sacramento State, had 259 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC’s offense gets bogged down in 41-10 loss

Kevin Sheridan
September 9, 2015
Interim athletic director Bruce Werner returns to American River College after 14 years away. He was hired to the position after the retirement of Greg Warzecka and will serve in that position until Nov.1. (photo courtesy of American River College).

Former Dean of Athletics returns to ARC after 14 years

Kevin Sheridan
September 4, 2015
Former American River College running back Devontae Booker is considered a dark horse candidate for the 2015 Heisman award after rushing for more than 1,500 yards in the 2014 season for the University of Utah. (file art)

Former ARC running back poised to win Heisman

Kevin Sheridan
September 3, 2015
Linebacker Lawrence Hall, left, and defensive lineman Caleb Melton, right, line up against Modesto Junior College players on Sept. 6, 2014. ARC held MJC to 347 yards in the last meeting, MJC's second lowest total of the season. (File photo)

ARC opens season against Modesto as title contenders

Kevin Sheridan and Matthew Nobert
August 28, 2015
The contract to build the proposed athletic facilities shown in this rendering is currently being bid on by general contractors. Dean of Athletics Greg Warzecka hopes that construction will start in "early summer."

New athletic complex scheduled to break ground this summer

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
June 22, 2015
Athletic director recalls championship Berkeley team 35 years later

Athletic director recalls championship Berkeley team 35 years later

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
May 18, 2015
Softball’s season ends in playoff loss at San Mateo

Softball’s season ends in playoff loss at San Mateo

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
May 6, 2015
Men’s Tennis finishes its season 15-2

Men’s Tennis finishes its season 15-2

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
May 1, 2015
Softball confident heading into playoff series against undefeated San Mateo

Softball confident heading into playoff series against undefeated San Mateo

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
May 1, 2015
Softball selected for 2015 playoffs

Softball selected for 2015 playoffs

Kevin Sheridan and Meredith Durham
April 28, 2015
The men’s cross country team’s first place state championship awards from 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2005.

Men’s cross-country named Scholar Team recipients

Kevin Sheridan and Nicholas Corey
April 23, 2015

Photo Gallery: Big 8 Conference Championships

Kevin Sheridan
April 17, 2015
ARC golfer hits hole-in-one despite illness

ARC golfer hits hole-in-one despite illness

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 17, 2015
ARC’s mens tennis moves on to regional State Championship

ARC’s mens tennis moves on to regional State Championship

Kevin Sheridan and Nicholas Corey
April 15, 2015
For ARC’s Albert, road from ACL tear recovery was more than just rehab

For ARC’s Albert, road from ACL tear recovery was more than just rehab

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 15, 2015
Osterhout recalls his time with Suh

Osterhout recalls his time with Suh

Kevin Sheridan and Matthew Peirson
March 20, 2015
As graffiti continues to make its presence known on campus, even on commemorative plaques, it’s time for students to rally together to nix the problem once and for all.

Opinion: Clean up the grime

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
March 19, 2015
Carrell adds to resume, named an All-American

Carrell adds to resume, named an All-American

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
March 18, 2015
ARC sweeps Los Rios rival Sac City in doubleheader

ARC sweeps Los Rios rival Sac City in doubleheader

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
March 10, 2015
Men’s tennis wins 5-4, women’s lose 6-3

Men’s tennis wins 5-4, women’s lose 6-3

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
March 6, 2015
Women’s basketball flops in final game of the season

Women’s basketball flops in final game of the season

Kevin Sheridan and Matthew Peirson
February 27, 2015
ARC falls to San Joaquin Delta College

ARC falls to San Joaquin Delta College

Kevin Sheridan and Matthew Peirson
February 25, 2015
Women’s basketball team finishes 10-16 overall

Women’s basketball team finishes 10-16 overall

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 23, 2015
From left to right: Sophomores Luis Luna, Will Reyes, head coach Rick Anderson and sophomore Jacob Huston hold the three state championships the team has won (2005, 2011, 2012). (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Cross Country Coach rides consistency to sustained success

Kevin Sheridan and Matthew Peirson
February 18, 2015

Opinion: Teach-your initiative – professors and faculty should put more required class materials on reserve in the library

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 7, 2015
Jordan Carrell ,number 92, during the football game against Sacramento City College on Nov. 15.

Four ARC players head to Division I schools

Kevin Sheridan and Matthew Peirson
February 7, 2015
Update: Number of ARC football players to sign at universities now at 11

Update: Number of ARC football players to sign at universities now at 11

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 6, 2015
Six ARC football players sign on national signing day

Six ARC football players sign on national signing day

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 4, 2015
ARC women narrowly win first home game hours after funeral for AD's wife

ARC women narrowly win first home game hours after funeral for AD’s wife

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 2, 2015
ARC men’s team tops Los Rios rival Sac City 61-47

ARC men’s team tops Los Rios rival Sac City 61-47

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 2, 2015
ARC guard Demontra Harrison dribbles the ball up the court during their loss at Sierra.

ARC women’s basketball falls to Sierra

Kevin Sheridan and Nicholas Corey
January 26, 2015
ARC prepares for Wednesday storm

ARC prepares for Wednesday storm

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
December 9, 2014
ARC to offer new Humanities class

ARC to offer new Humanities class

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
December 5, 2014
Los Rios police advise students on nature trail safety

Los Rios police advise students on nature trail safety

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
December 2, 2014
Veteran’s Resource Center honored with award

Veteran’s Resource Center honored with award

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
November 26, 2014

Third club day will donate to injured veterans

John Ferrannini and Kevin Sheridan
November 18, 2014
ARC vets assemble for kickball game

ARC vets assemble for kickball game

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
November 10, 2014
ARC assistant professor’s book to be featured at upcoming college hour

ARC assistant professor’s book to be featured at upcoming college hour

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
November 5, 2014
ARC shows Halloween spirit with display

ARC shows Halloween spirit with display

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
October 31, 2014
ARC hosts Club Day to promote anti-bullying message

ARC hosts Club Day to promote anti-bullying message

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
October 31, 2014
College Hour highlights coming out as gay

College Hour highlights coming out as gay

Kevin Sheridan and Joseph Daniels
October 28, 2014
Scary movie night showcases horror movies

Scary movie night showcases horror movies

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
October 28, 2014
ARC gay community reacts to blood ban

ARC gay community reacts to blood ban

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
October 27, 2014
Backup quarterback Peyton Wilfley runs the ball through the College of San Mateo’s defensive line during the game against San Mateo Saturday Oct. 4.

ARC employs two quarterback system

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
October 20, 2014

LRPD to introduce women’s self-defense awareness class

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
October 8, 2014
ARC seeks home for Heritage Oak wood

ARC seeks home for Heritage Oak wood

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
September 24, 2014
Automotive Tech student Vasily Bessonov works on an EV chassis that is part of the Alternative fuels program. The chassis is one of three that will arrive by the end of September.

Green education comes to ARC

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
September 9, 2014

Los Rios Latino students honored

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
May 18, 2014

Big Day of Giving helps Los Rios Foundation

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
May 14, 2014
Fourth place finish for both swim teams

Fourth place finish for both swim teams

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
May 9, 2014
Take This Class: Speech 311: Argumentation and Debate

Take This Class: Speech 311: Argumentation and Debate

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 30, 2014
Environmental groups come to ARC campus for Earth Day celebration

Environmental groups come to ARC campus for Earth Day celebration

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 25, 2014
Big 8 championships for men's swim

Big 8 championships for men’s swim

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 25, 2014
Students to get a taste of Italian opera

Students to get a taste of Italian opera

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 22, 2014
Beaver Week turns breezeway into bazaar

Beaver Week turns breezeway into bazaar

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 21, 2014

Career Center uses Jung personality test to guide students in job placement

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 21, 2014

ARC softball team splits doubleheader

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 13, 2014

Vocal jazz ensemble performs first home concert after division conference

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 3, 2014
Take This Class: Anthropology 330: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

Take This Class: Anthropology 330: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
April 2, 2014

Tribute paid to jazz musician by ensemble

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
March 24, 2014
ARC celebrates black history month

ARC celebrates black history month

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
March 10, 2014

Anti-abortion group visits campus

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 27, 2014
Committee cares for campus cats

Committee cares for campus cats

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 20, 2014
Warhol’s “Annie Oakley” is an off-edition print. In 2010, a standard print of this silkscreen was auctioned off for $19,520. (Photo courtesy of Kirsten Du Bray)

ARC receives Andy Warhol silkscreens from Andy Warhol foundation

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan
February 7, 2014
ARC guard Damion Trujillo shoots with two Sierra players defending

Sierra rolls through ARC in basketball doubleheader

Kameron Schmid, Kevin Sheridan, Kevin Sheridan, and Kameron Schmid
January 28, 2014
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