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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
An email sent to ARC students from the Health Center notifies all students that additional tuberculosis screenings are taking place the week of Feb. 1 for those who may have exposed to an active TB case on campus in Nov. 2015. The screenings are for potentially exposed students who were not tested on Dec. 1, 2015. (Screen capture of email from the ARC Health Center)

Additional screenings for tuberculosis to take place next week

Matthew Peirson • January 30, 2016

Additional screenings for students that may have been exposed to tuberculosis in November are scheduled for the week of Feb. 1, according to an email from the American River College Health Center. The...

American River College catcher Matt Elliot hits the ball in last seasons game against West Valley College at American River College on Jan.29, 2016. ARC will start the new season against West Valley College on Thursday. (File Photo)

ARC baseball ready for opening day, upcoming season

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert • January 28, 2016

By Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert American River College’s baseball team will look to take the next step and reach the playoffs this season after falling just short in 2015, as the team starts...

American River College's women's softball team is recognized for the team's various achievements, during the ARC athletics season preview on Friday. (Photo by Tyler Jackson)

Sports preview rally recognizes athlete achievements

Matthew Peirson • January 24, 2016

American River College’s Athletics Department held a season preview rally Friday spotlighting the 2015 season for fall sports teams and previewing the spring sports season. The rally included recognition...

American River College women's basketball head coach J.R. Matsunami addresses her team in practice on Dec. 2, 2015. ARC has started its season 6-1 after finishing 10-16 overall in the 2014-15 season. (Photo by Kevin Sheridan)

ARC women’s basketball team loaded with talent

Johnnie Heard • December 4, 2015

After getting off to an 0-7 start last season, American River College’s women’s basketball team has vastly improved to start the 2015-16 season 6-1 and expected to make a playoff appearance this season...

Sophomore middle blocker Erianna Williams, number 8, and freshman outside hitter Candice Reynoso, left of Williams, block a spike attempt by Hartnell sophomore Neysha Laumatia. ARC won 3-2 and also won their second match of the doubleheader against Lassen College. (Photo By Kameron Schmid)

Volleyball team bonds through season a midst changes

Matthew Peirson • December 2, 2015

Though a coaching change was made over the summer and star middle blocker Erianna Williams missed nearly a month of the regular season due to an injury, American River College’s volleyball team reached...

ARC linebacker Jordan Kunasyzk tackles SDJC tight end Johhny Weirnicki during the Gridiron Classic Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. ARC lost 24-17 in overtime. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Linebacker Kunaszyk named NorCal League Defensive Player of the Year

Matthew Peirson • November 24, 2015

American River College football linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2015 for the NorCal League by the California Community College Athletics Association, the second...

American River College linebacker Jim Carter and defensive back Drew Andrews attempt to bring down the San Joaquin Delta College ball carrier during the Gridiron Classic Bowl game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. ARC lost 24-17 to SJDC in overtime. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC loses in overtime as last play goes Delta’s way

Matthew Peirson • November 23, 2015

Cheers shifted in mere seconds from the home sideline to the visitors sideline following the final horn as American River College lost 24-17 in overtime to San Joaquin Delta College in Saturday’s Gridiron...

American River College linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk performs an open field tackle on Butte wide receiver Miles Fishback. Kunaszyk led the team in tackles with 15 in the 27-24 loss to Butte on Nov. 7, 2015. (Photo by Nicholas Corey)

Last-second hail mary dims ARC’s playoff hopes

Johnnie Heard • November 9, 2015

Butte College backup quarterback Taylor King threw a 65-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Miles Fishback as time expired lifting Butte to a 27-24 win over American River College Saturday in a game with...

American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher is brought down by the Sierra College defense during ARC’s 47-22 victory over rival Sierra College on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Photo Gallery: ARC vs. Sierra College

Barbara Harvey and Joe Padilla • November 3, 2015

American River College volleyball outside hitter Nora Troppmann serves to Cabrillo College on Sept. 18 2015. Troppmann, originally from Fairbanks, Alaska, came to ARC for more chances to play volleyball. (Photos by Joe Padilla)

ARC volleyball player moves from Alaska to California for the love of the game

Matthew Peirson • October 30, 2015

Riding snow machines, smoking salmon and hiking the wilderness of America’s most naturally preserved state were just some of the activities that Fairbanks, Alaska native and American River College volleyball...

The new wing of the Student Services adds 5,500-square feet to the building. The west side underwent a 14-month remodel from April 2014 to summer 2015. (Photo by Jordan Schauberger)

Liberal Arts Building to be replaced as Student Services construction nears completion

Matthew Peirson • October 30, 2015

In the ongoing construction overhaul of the American River College campus, the next project, tearing down and rebuilding the Liberal Arts building, has been announced as the new wing of the Student Services...

Rico Ridgeway, 25, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in relation to Thursday's shooting at Sacramento City College. Ridgeway was injured during the incident and treated at the scene. (Courtesy of the Sacramento Police Department)

Arrest made in connection with shooting at Sacramento City College

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson • September 4, 2015

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested Rico Ridgeway, 25, for assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the altercation that led to Thursday's shooting at Sacramento City College, according...

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