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
Bram Martinez

Bram Martinez, Co-Arts & Culture Editor

Bram Martinez has been attending American River College since 2013. Serving his second semester on the Current, he is very close to obtaining an associate’s degree in journalism. Martinez currently has an associate’s degree in social sciences. After he builds his credibility through political journalism, he hopes to be a videogame journalist.

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School normally has the supplies, materials, and technology for a student who normally would not be able to afford, however this changes when all work is shifted online, forcing students to purchase things that normally would not be needed. (Photo courtesy of pixabay)

Can students afford the transition to online classes?

Bram Martinez, Arts and Culture Editor
May 11, 2020
With all May ceremonies cancelled, American River College explores alternative options so students may still experience a commencement ceremony. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

ARC still plans to host graduation even though ceremony was canceled

Bram Martinez, Arts & Culture Editor
April 29, 2020
Video games are a good way to explore far away lands while staying at home. (Courtesy of Bagogames)

Video games to play while under quarantine

Bram Martinez
April 1, 2020
Board games are a good option for those practicing self-quarantining. (Courtesy of pixabay)

Pass the time with table games

Bram Martinez
March 17, 2020
Starting Wednesday, March 18, all campus facilities will be closed to all students, faculty, staff and community members, and classes will move to online or remote operations. (Photo illustration by Jennah Booth)

As coronavirus spreads in Sac, LRCCD closes campuses

Ariel Caspar and Bram Martinez
March 13, 2020
Students prepare to talk about their negative social experiences in and out of the classrooms of American River College, and how it has affected them. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Students urge faculty to take campus equity seriously at forum

Bram Martinez
March 9, 2020
Ciera Pyle about to hit, which leads her to a full run against the Folsom Lake Falcons on Feb. 25 at the softball stadium at American River College. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Beavers defeat Falcons in total shutdown

Bram Martinez
March 5, 2020
Composer Colin Regan conducts the orchestra practice for the Aria Concert, in the band room at American River College Main Theatre, every Wednesday at 7 p.m - 9:30 p.m. (Photo by Bram Martinez).

Upcoming noteworthy concert

Bram Martinez
February 27, 2020
The 2020 United States Census takes place on April 1, people are encouraged to participate via online, by phone, or by mail. (Photo Illustration by Bram Martinez)

A survey of 2020

Bram Martinez
February 27, 2020
Terrie Tatosian with her Boxer Bentley and Gayle Auge with her Bernese Mountain Dog Dante for the Lend a Heart Therapy Dogs at the Library quad on Feb. 27. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 27 , 2020

Bram Martinez
February 27, 2020
Sociology Professor Jeff Sacha at the first Los Rios Campaign for Family Leave meeting at American River College introducing the leave issues on Jan. 29, 2020. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

ARC Staff sick of lack of leave

Bram Martinez
February 20, 2020
As of Feb. 18, 2020, President Donald Trump is far in the lead of Republican candidacy, and currently Bernie Sanders leads Democratic candidacy with Joe Biden at his heels. (File Photo)

Primary candidates to review before you vote

Bram Martinez
February 20, 2020
(Courtesy of Netflix)

Bojack exits stage right

Bram Martinez
February 7, 2020
Jared Miller, a Social Work major, walking his service dog Houdini through the American River College Campus on Feb. 5. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 5 , 2020

Bram Martinez
February 5, 2020
In front of the American River College Library on Jan. 22, Nursing major Von Vega (left) and Psychology major Joaquin Holland (right), Student Support for Achieve at ARC, are ready at their table and eager to help the new students. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Photo of the Day: Jan. 22, 2020

Bram Martinez
January 22, 2020
(Left to right: Kevin Hamby, Andrew Little, Ryan Woempner, Michael Warner) Andrew Little who played Jazz guitar for his Applied Music Recital with assitance from his bandmates at the Fine Arts Building at American River College on Dec. 2, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

The sounds of finale: Students showcase their work at applied music recital

Bram Martinez
December 12, 2019
Writer Kanika Harris, pictured here at American River College on Nov. 12, 2019, with her new book of poetry. "Kalopsia," explores the beauty and struggle of the transition into adulthood. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

‘Kalopsia’ explores the quest into adulthood

Bram Martinez
December 12, 2019
Students like Omar Costilla, Jesbaam Sanchez and Jedi Alindogan are students who’ve been through the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program. (Photo Illustration by Bram Martinez)

ARC Students share their experiences with NCAS

Bram Martinez
December 11, 2019
Ralph Hughes conducts the American River College Concert Choir with Heidi Van Regenmorter accompanying for fall the Choral Invitational Concert at the ARC Main theatre on Nov. 5, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Invitational concert gives listeners a note of inspiration

Bram Martinez
November 26, 2019
Beavers defender Haley Norlie passes the ball at the game against San Joaquin Delta at American River College on Nov. 8, 2019. ARC lost 0-1. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

San Joaquin Delta Mustangs trample the Beavers

Bram Martinez
November 21, 2019
People who are planning on making a Thanksgiving feast on a budget shouldn’t sacrifice quality for cost. (Photo illustration by Bram Martinez)

How to do Thanksgiving on a student budget

Bram Martinez
November 21, 2019
Defensive player Tyler Bevers keeps pace with the ball against the Santa Rosa Bear Cubs at the American River College soccer stadium on Nov. 1, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

ARC men’s soccer loses shutout to Santa Rosa at home

Bram Martinez
November 12, 2019
The Career Expo in the Student Center offers various career opportunities to the student body at American River College on Nov. 6, 2019. The expo continues through Nov. 7. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 6, 2019

Bram Martinez
November 6, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Netflix)

BoJack finally stops treading water in new season

Bram Martinez
November 6, 2019
Pop culture TV shows such as "South Park," "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy" use their platform to criticize the negative impact and response of immigration laws in the United States. (Photo courtesy of South Park Studios)

Pop media takes on immigration

Bram Martinez
October 30, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Netflix.)

Big Mouth gives ‘growing pains’ a whole new meaning

Bram Martinez
October 28, 2019
Midfielder Kelly Ortega dribbles the ball downfield in a win against Modesto City College on Oct. 15, 2019 at American River College (Photo by Bram Martinez).

ARC women’s soccer defeats Modesto, 1-0

Bram Martinez
October 28, 2019
American River College president Thomas Greene will retire in June 2020, after almost six years in the position. (File Photo)

ARC President Thomas Greene to retire in 2020

Bram Martinez
October 23, 2019
Elizabeth Fomine no. 4 is taking a shot against the San Joaquin Mustangs at the American River College pool on Oct. 9, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Mustangs Outpace Beavers 17-4

Bram Martinez
October 22, 2019
Ethan Mack, who plays Seymour Krelborn in the American River College production “Little Shop of Horrors,” rehearses a scene where he shows the place on his arm where her feeds his blood to the plant monster Audrey II, puppeteered by Fetalaiga Faga at the ARC theatre on Sept. 18, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Little Preview of Horrors: ARC Theater brings puppets to the main stage

Bram Martinez
October 8, 2019
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) building continues to be a working progress as the semester resumes at American River College on Sept. 16, 2019. The STEM building is on track to be finished in 2020, according to Public Information Officer Scott Crow. (Photo By Bram Martinez)

STEM construction on track to finish in 2020

Bram Martinez
October 2, 2019
A rafter of turkeys roam near the Science building as a student studies at American River College on Sept. 9, 2019. (Photo by Bram Martinez)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 9, 2019

Bram Martinez
September 9, 2019
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