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
Colin Bartley

Colin Bartley, Opinion Editor

Colin Bartley is in his third semester at American River College and is serving as the Opinion Editor in his second semester on the Current. Bartley is a journalism major and is working towards an associate’s degree. Bartley’s primary focus is on politics and he hopes to develop a career as a freelance journalist.

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The Virtual Transfer Week webpage has an hour-by-hour schedule of the different workshops offered throughout the week. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

LRCCD implements updated procedure for classes transitioning online

Colin Bartley, Opinion Editor
May 13, 2020
It is important to prioritize self-care and keeping yourself busy with fun activities that can be done alone, during this time of social distancing. (photo courtesy of uihere.com)

Self care and activities to try in the era of social distancing

Colin Bartley
March 30, 2020
American River College Theatre Department presents “North Star”, starring Audrey Booth, Fetalaiga Faga and Felicity Johnson (Photo courtesy of ARC Theatre Department and Bruce Patt)

“North Star” is a heartfelt retrospective of black history and the civil rights movement

Colin Bartley
March 16, 2020
Guide to logging in and using ARC’s WiFi (Photo by Colin Bartley)

How to login to ARC WiFi

Colin Bartley
February 20, 2020
American River College Theatre Department prepares for their production of “North Star” (Photo courtesy of ARC Theatre Department and Bruce Patt)

North Star offers an in depth look at the civil rights movement

Colin Bartley
February 19, 2020
Culinary arts major, Zavier Silva Carranza and his sister, Aniya Silva, wearing cosplay, walking to the Oak Cafe on Feb 3, 2020. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 3, 2020

Colin Bartley
February 3, 2020
SMUD repair trucks close off the road by the American River College main gymnasium on Jan. 28, 2020. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day : Jan. 28 , 2020

Colin Bartley
January 28, 2020
Four leading democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election propose their plans to reform the United States prison system.

Which democratic candidate has the most effective prison reform?

Colin Bartley
December 12, 2019
“863” by Catherine Schmid Maybach hangs in the Kaneko Art Gallery alongside two other glazed clay pieces at American River College on Dec. 2, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day: Dec. 2, 2019

Colin Bartley
December 2, 2019
Fraudulent student applications prevent the Los Rios Community College District from accurately observing student enrollment statistics for the college, according to Gabe Ross, vice chancellor for Los Rios media relations. (photo illustration by Alexis Warren)

Los Rios works to counter fraudulent student applications

Colin Bartley
November 21, 2019
American River College guard Jashon Lewis pushes past Redwoods player EJ Jackson on Nov. 7 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Beavers lose a close match against Redwoods, 78-76 for first game of the season

Colin Bartley
November 21, 2019
Ruslan Parylyak, metal working student assistant, welds together metal bars for the welding technology department at American River College on Nov. 12, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 12, 2019

Colin Bartley
November 12, 2019
The 2019 Clery Report was published by the Los Rios Police Department on Sept. 27, 2019 showing a trend of fewer reported crimes across Los Rios Campuses. (Courtesy Art)

LRPD releases 2019 Clery Report crime statistics

Colin Bartley
November 6, 2019
Latinos Unidos club set up a Dia De Los Muertos shrine which honors the dead, in front of the Student Center at American River College on Nov. 5, 2019 (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day : Nov. 5, 2019

Colin Bartley
November 5, 2019
Construction workers hang posters on the gym wall advertising a variety of sports programs at American River College on Nov. 4 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day: Nov. 4, 2019

Colin Bartley
November 4, 2019
WEAVE will host a Thriller Movie Night featuring a screening of “Gaslight” (1944) by director George Cukor, a classic psychological-thriller that tackles themes of domestic abuse. (Photo courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

WEAVE hosts Thriller Movie Night for Halloween

Colin Bartley
October 29, 2019
James Ghilardi leans on a tackle sled on the American River College football field after practice on Oct. 16 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

ARC football player follows in family’s footsteps

Colin Bartley
October 24, 2019
"Halloween" directed by John Carpenter is a classic in the horror genre and is still entertaining audiences today. (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Five best horror movies to spice up your October

Colin Bartley
October 22, 2019
Jade Jacobs and Renee Marie painting a new bridge mural at American River College on Oct. 15, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day: Oct.15, 2019

Colin Bartley
October 15, 2019
President Aesha Abduljabbar (left) addresses the Student Senate meeting agenda with Parliamentarian Lorenzo Cuesta (right) at American River College on Oct. 4 , 2019.

ASB prepares for undocumented students week

Colin Bartley
October 9, 2019
Horticulture majors Zachary Adams and Stephanie Estrada plant a lady palm rhapis excelsa for the Fall 2019 Plant Sale this weekend during the HORT 316 plant production class at American River College on Oct. 3, 2019. (Photo Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day: Oct. 3, 2019

Colin Bartley
October 3, 2019
American River College and Vitalnt, a nonprofit donation service, will host the fall Blood Drive on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m (File photo)

ARC blood drive aims to save lives

Colin Bartley
September 23, 2019
Craig Smith speaks about his artwork at the reception for the fall faculty art show at the James Kaneko Art Gallery American River College on Sept. 4, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Kaneko features work from ARC professors

Colin Bartley
September 17, 2019
Remnants of this morning’s showers can be found in a grove near the Kaneko Gallery at American River College on Sept. 16, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Photo of the Day: Sept. 16, 2019

Colin Bartley
September 16, 2019
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