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

Mack Ervin III, Author

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Sophomore Michael Vizcarra waits for a return ball during a match against De Anza College on April 21 at American River College. Vizcarra won his match 6-4, 6-3 as ARC won their third straight NorCal title. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s tennis clinches third straight NorCal title

Mack Ervin III
April 25, 2018
Vice President Earl Crouchley III (left) and President Deborah Hernandez look on as someone speaks during an April 6 ASB meeting. (Photo Mac Ervin III)

ASB drops resolutions and prepares for new term

Mack Ervin III
April 10, 2018
A plaque dedicated to the memory of the “Challenger” space shuttle crew lies outside of the Engeneering and Physics department on April 3 at American River College. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Photo of the Day: April 3, 2018

Mack Ervin III
April 3, 2018
Sacramento Kings fans were prevented from entering the Golden 1 Center after protestors blocked all openings on March 27, 2018. This was the second such protest in the last week after the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Protesting another Kings game has only hurt support

Mack Ervin III
March 28, 2018
American River College students and faculty gather around a makeshift vigil in front of the library on March 14. They walked out of class and held 17 minutes of silenece in honor of the Parkland High School shooting victims. (photo by Mack Ervin III)

Photo of the Day: March 14, 2018

Mack Ervin III
March 14, 2018
American River College's Paul Bhatia returns a ball during a nn-conference game against De Anza College on Feb. 24 at ARC. Bhatia and ARC are looking to win its eigth straight conference championship and third straight NorCal title. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s tennis aims for the top

Mack Ervin III
March 2, 2018
American River College guard Lawrence Smith brings the ball up court during a game against Sierra College on Jan. 16 at American River College in Sacramento, California. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Beavers escape close shave with Folsom Lake

Mack Ervin III
January 30, 2018
(Left) Tracy Mapes' staff photo from his time on the AR Current in the spring of 2016. (File photo) (Right) Tracy Mapes' mugshot at the Santa Clara Police Department on Nov. 26 after being arrested for allegedly dropping anti-media leaflets over Levi Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Santa Clara Police Department)

Student arrested for flying drone over NFL stadium had prior confrontations with faculty and students

Mack Ervin III, John Ennis, and Luis Gael
December 5, 2017
ARC quarterback Hunter Rodrigues is tackled down by San Mateo defenders while attempting to run the ball at American River College on Nov. 25. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

San Mateo steals NorCal Championship after Beavers miss game-tying field goal

Mack Ervin III
November 27, 2017
Quarterback Hunter Rodrigues scrambles for a first down during American River College’s 41-35 win over Laney College on Nov. 18. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC holds off Laney comeback attempt, advances to NorCal Championship

Mack Ervin III
November 23, 2017
ARC defeats undefeated Sac City in annual '916 Bowl Game'

ARC defeats undefeated Sac City in annual ‘916 Bowl Game’

Mack Ervin III
October 26, 2017
The crowd looks on as Christian Kiefer speaks during the 2016 SummerWords conference at ARC. (File Photo)

SummerWords returns for sixth annual workshop

Mack Ervin III
May 9, 2017
American River College sophomore Tam Duong hits the ball back across the net during a game against Modesto Junior College on Apr. 11, 2017. Duong won his match 6-1, 6-1 as ARC advanced to the semifinals of the NorCal tournament. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s tennis team breezes through Modesto into semifinals

Mack Ervin III
April 14, 2017
American River College won 18 awards during the annual Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) State Convention over the weekend of March 30, to April 1, in Sacramento. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

ARC brings home 18 awards from JACC

Mack Ervin III
April 5, 2017
Unity Lewis gives a lecture on the role his grandmother played in the Black Artist movement. Lewis gave the lecture in fine and applied arts room 505 on March 15. (Photo by Jared Smith)

Artist Unity Lewis preserves black art

Mack Ervin III
March 22, 2017
Sophomore guard Jermaine Henderson is guarded by Sacramento City's Gabe Serna during a conference basketball game on Feb. 16, 2017 at ARC. ARC lost 95-74. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Men’s Basketball team suffers disappointing loss to end regular season

Mack Ervin III
February 23, 2017
American River College’s Cody Duong prepares to return the ball during a scrimmage match against Holy Names University on Jan. 29, 2017 at ARC. Duong is one of two returners from last season as ARC look to retain their NorCal Title. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

NorCal Champion men’s tennis team looks towards another successful season

Mack Ervin III
February 1, 2017
Freshman Carly Meyers watches from the sideline in anticipation against Feather River on Nov. 22. ARC’s vollyball team lost their playoff match 3-1. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

Volleyball season ends with playoff loss to Feather River

Mack Ervin III
November 29, 2016
American River College quarterback Griffin Dahn rushes with the ball during the NorCal Title game against Butte College on Nov. 27, 2016 at Butte. Dahn had 109 passing yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions along with 47 rushing yards as ARC won the game and the title, 15-9. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Beavers surge in fourth quarter to win NorCal Championship over Butte

Mack Ervin III
November 28, 2016
ARC quarterback Chris Guillen and running back Ce’von Mitcell-Ford talk before a play against Butte College on Nov. 5, 2016. ARC lost 21-14 in double overtime. (Photo by Mike Yun)

ARC loses double overtime heartbreaker to Butte

Mack Ervin III
November 8, 2016
Players on the American River College football team getting ready to snap the ball against Feather River College on Oct 29, 2016. ARC won 40-0. (Photo by Mike Yun)

Beavers prepare to take on division rivals Butte

Mack Ervin III
November 3, 2016
American River College forward Savannah Watson battles with Cosumnes River College defender Taylor Thomas during a game on Oct. 28, 2016. ARC lost 2-0. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Women’s soccer loses stadium opener 2-0

Mack Ervin III
November 3, 2016
Quaterback Griffim Dahn throws the ball during a game against Feather River College on Oct. 29. (photo by Mike Yun)

ARC dominates Feather River 40-0

Mack Ervin III
November 1, 2016
Outside Hitter Dani Schoen gets ready to spike the ball during the Dig Pink game against Sacramento City College on Oct. 19. Arc lost 3-1. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

Beavers winning streak snapped by Sac City in Dig Pink game

Mack Ervin III
October 25, 2016
Diablo Valley College defender Zoe Ramer crosses the ball into the box from a free kick during a game against American River College on Oct. 7, 2016 at ARC. ARC lost 3-0. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Women’s soccer concedes 3 in loss to DVC

Mack Ervin III
October 10, 2016
Freshman Player Mikayla Vang throws the ball into play during the soccer game against San Joaquin Delta College on Oct. 4. ARC lost 0-1. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

Early defensive mistake cost ARC; loses close one to San Joaquin Delta

Mack Ervin III
October 5, 2016
ARC wide reciver Daliceo Calloway rushes the ball in the game against city college of Sanfrancisco on Sept. 17. ARC lost 51-36. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

ARC Football on top of division after double overtime victory at Fresno

Mack Ervin III
September 27, 2016
American River College wide recievers coach Michael Johnson and head coach Jon Osterhout look over the playbook on the sidelines during a game against Modesto Junior College on Sept. 10 at Cosumnes River College. ARC won 47-33. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

ARC holds off comeback attempt from Modesto, wins 47-33

Mack Ervin III
September 13, 2016
American River College linebacker Joseph Gardner and wide reciever Daliceo Calloway celebrate on the sidelines following Calloway's game winning touchdown during a football game against Diablo Valle College on Friday Sep. 1 at DVC. ARC won 23-20. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

Last minute touchdown pass rescues ARC, wins season opener 23-20

Mack Ervin III
September 6, 2016
New American River college women’s volleyball head coach Carson Lowden explains a new signto her players during a team practice on Aug. 25 at ARC. Lowden’s first game in charge is on Aug. 26 against Lassen College. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Women’s volleyball team looks for more success with new coach

Mack Ervin III, Laodicea Broadway, and Mike Yun
August 30, 2016
Supporters of democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hold up signs and cheer during a rally event in Sacramento California on June 5, 2016. Clinton was campaiging ahead of California's presidential primary on June 7. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Photo Gallery: Hillary Clinton rallies in Sacramento

Mack Ervin III
June 6, 2016
Supporters of Donald Trump stand in line and wait for a rally event in Sacramento, California on June 1, 2016. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Photo Gallery: Donald Trump in Sacramento

Mack Ervin III
June 2, 2016
Denver Broncos offensive line coach Clancy Barone gives the keynote speech during a Linemen Win Games (LWG) coaches clinic on May 21, 2016 at American River College. LWG was founded and run by current ARC football coach Jon Osterhout in order to bring more exposure to linemen in football. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Super Bowl coach Barone speaks at ARC

Mack Ervin III
May 22, 2016
American River College centerfielder Stephanie Scott prepares to swing during a game against Diablo Valley College on April 23, 2016 at ARC. ARC won 7-6. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

ARC softball ends season after playoff loss to San Jose

Mack Ervin III
May 9, 2016
Men's track and field head coach and Faculty player Rick Anderson looks back after scoring a run during the Classified vs. Faculty softball game on April 29, 2016 at ARC. Faculty won the game 24-9. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Faculty blows out Classified 24-9

Mack Ervin III
May 5, 2016
American River College centerfielder Stephanie Scott runs past Diablo Valley shortstop Reyna Sherbourne during a game April 23, 2016 at ARC. ARC won 7-6. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

ARC softball drawn away to San Jose City College for Regional playoff

Mack Ervin III
May 2, 2016
Former American River College running back Devontae Booker was selected in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos. Booker ran for 1,472 yards and 15 touchdowns in his senior season and was named an All-American. (File Photo)

Former ARC RB Booker drafted to Super Bowl Champion Broncos

Mack Ervin III
April 30, 2016
American River College's TJ Aukland prepares to swing at a ball during a game against Santa Rosa Junior College on March 15, 2016 at ARC. Aukland and his partner Cody Duong won the game 8-1.(Photo by Mack Ervin III)

ARC men’s tennis team finishes season at 17-4

Mack Ervin III
April 28, 2016
Former ARC RB Devontae Booker is considered to be one of the top backs in this year's draft, and CBS Sports projects him to be a late 2nd-early 3rd round pick. (File Photo)

Former ARC star waits for 2016 NFL Draft

Mack Ervin III
April 26, 2016
American River College shortstop Sara Cater prepares to swing during a game against Diablo Valley College on April 23, 2016 at ARC. ARC won 7-6. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

ARC softball team splits doubleheader in home finale

Mack Ervin III
April 25, 2016
American River College men's tennis players Alex Meliuk (front) and Seppi Capaul (back) play a doubles match during the NorCal Semifinals against Chabot on April 12, 2016. ARC won the match 5-0 and moved on to the next round of playoffs. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Men’s Tennis fall short in State Championship game

Mack Ervin III
April 21, 2016
American River College's men's 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
CAEB president Justin Nicholson discusses the agenda for the CAEB meeting on April 19. 2016 at American River College. CAEB discussed plans for the upcoming end of the year celebration, which is scheduled to take place on May 6 2016. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

CAEB passes new grant, discusses end-of-year celebration

Mack Ervin III
April 19, 2016
The American River College men's 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 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 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
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
Modesto Junior College runner Mariajose Correa leads the pack during the 2nd leg of the women's 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
American River College infielder Alexandra Pudlo stares down a pitch thrown during a game against Napa Valley College on Mar. 1, 2016 at ARC. ARC won 7-3. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Rough patch of games plagues ARC Softball

Mack Ervin III
March 28, 2016
American River College's 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 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 women's tennis coach Steven Dunmore talks with the team during an intermission of their game against Shasta College on March 8, 2016 at ARC. ARC lost to Shasta 6-1. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Women’s Tennis team continues to struggle

Mack Ervin III
March 11, 2016
American River College's Cody Duong hits a ball during a game against Solano College on March 8, 2016 at ARC. Duong won his game 6-3, 3-0. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s Tennis continues dominance with doubleheader win over Solano

Mack Ervin III
March 10, 2016
American River College runner Jaclyn Leduc competes in the women's 5000 meter run during the 31st annual Beaver Relays on March 4, 2016 at ARC. Leduc finished 2nd in the event. (Photo by Robert Hansen)

ARC hosts wet and wild 31st annual Beaver Relays

Mack Ervin III
March 7, 2016
American River college catcher Katie Kapler prepares to swing at a ball during a game against Lassen College at ARC on Thursday Feb. 25, 2016. ARC won 6-3. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Confident ARC softball team beats Lassen 6-3

Mack Ervin III
February 26, 2016
American River College guards Halle Hamre and Abigail Herrera walk off the court following their playoff game against Skyline College on Wednesday Feb. 24, 2016. ARC lost 78-59. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Photo Gallery: ARC women’s basketball eliminated in 1st round by Skyline

Mack Ervin III
February 25, 2016
American River College defensive back Dmirti Scott and defensive lineman Nick Terry bring down the ball carrier from San Joaquin Delta College during the Gridiron Classic Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. Scott committed to Henderson State while Terry committed to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC Football sends several players to four-years on Signing Day

Mack Ervin III
February 22, 2016
American River College's Alix Meliuk returns a serve from Folsom Lake College's Sean Alves during their match on Feb. 20, 2016 at AR. The Beavers won the match 9 to 0. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC men’s tennis team continues to roll with shutout victory over Folsom Lake

Mack Ervin III
February 22, 2016
ARC pitcher Kurt Johnson questions a balk call made by the home plate umpire during a game vs West Valley. ARC was defeated by West Valley by the final score of 7-6. 1/28/16. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Rough start to season has ARC Baseball last in Big 8

Mack Ervin III
February 17, 2016
American River College guard Marcelas Perry looks down after a loss to Modesto College. ARC dropped its final home game of the season to Modesto by the final score of 85-67 at American River College on Feb. 11 2016. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

ARC men’s basketball closes home season with loss

Mack Ervin III
February 15, 2016
American River College SS Jared Biggs steps up to the plate against Solano College on Tuesday. ARC lost 6-5. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Photo Gallery: Baseball drops close game to Solano 6-5

Mack Ervin III
February 11, 2016
American River College guard Hayleigh Filer looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to before being forced out of bounds, during a game against Diablo Valley College Tuesday. ARC lost to Diablo Valley 70-63. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Late comeback proves fruitless as ARC continue to falter in conference

Mack Ervin III
February 5, 2016
American River College's men's track and field team aims for its sixth straight conference championship. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

ARC’s men’s track and field team aims for its sixth straight conference title

Mack Ervin III
February 2, 2016
ARC guard Marcelas Perry drives by a Sierra College defender. ARC lost to Sierra 103-100 in overtime. (Photo By Kyle Elsasser)

Turnovers cost ARC in overtime loss to Sierra

Mack Ervin III
January 25, 2016
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