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

Jonathan Ellyson, Author

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Twitch plays “Pokemon”

Jonathan Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
May 12, 2014
Josep Scalice, left, and Phillip Wingett play ‘Weiss Schwarz,’ a Japanese card game which has become increasingly popular in the United States. By Emily K. Rabasto

Beyond the EXP points

Jonathan Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
May 12, 2014
Cultural melting pot at Multicultural Day

Cultural melting pot at Multicultural Day

Jonathan Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
May 5, 2014
Tony nominations

Tony nominations

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
May 5, 2014
Construction project cooking up bigger cafe

Construction project cooking up bigger cafe

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
April 24, 2014
Mike “J.Terrible” DePiero is performing a silent act with tape over his mouth with “censored” written on it. DePiero was prevented from performing an original song that he wrote, so he performed his silent act in protest. (Photo by Michael Pacheco)

Student protest brings up questions on free expression

Jonathan H. Ellyson, Michael Pacheco, Jonathan Ellyson, and Michael Pacheco
March 26, 2014

Concert choirs and chamber singers assemble for collaboration

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
March 25, 2014
More puddle than happy snowman

More puddle than happy snowman

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
March 21, 2014
Cartoon dogs make good parents

Cartoon dogs make good parents

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
March 13, 2014

Head to head opinion: Whom shall I serve?

John Ferrannini and Jonathan Ellyson
March 12, 2014
ARC workshops attempting to fight bad study habits

ARC workshops attempting to fight bad study habits

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
March 4, 2014
The "Jesse James" sandwich is farnished with Baja sauce made from ranch and Tapatio hot sauce. (Photo by Jonathan H. Ellyson)

Mad Subs takes the submarine out of sub sandwich

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 21, 2014
Robocop: More questions fired than bullets

Robocop: More questions fired than bullets

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 19, 2014
Opinion: You'll be "crushed" when King steals your game

Opinion: You’ll be “crushed” when King steals your game

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 18, 2014
Valentine's at the movies?

Valentine’s at the movies?

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 14, 2014
Why would I rent a digital movie?

Why would I rent a digital movie?

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
January 31, 2014
Social media fundraising with celebrity faces lead independent filmmakers to success at sundance.

Social media fundraising with celebrity faces lead independent filmmakers to success at sundance.

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
January 31, 2014
Sam Williams

Theater Movement final turns performance

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
December 13, 2013

Hobbit: The desolation of Benedict Cumberbatch

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
December 12, 2013
Cast members Mondis Vakili, left, and Ashley Rose, rehearse a scene from the second act of "Five Women." (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

‘Five Women’ bosom buddies on the stage

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
December 3, 2013
Laughs on the blacktop

Laughs on the blacktop

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
November 26, 2013
Morgan Wright and Malia Artsitas perform "Sandy Toes" at the acoustic cafe Nov. 22. Photo by Jonathan H. Ellyson

Recital gives student performers a chance to play live

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
November 22, 2013
There is no "i" in team, but there is a $

There is no “i” in team, but there is a $

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
November 22, 2013
Listen bud, he’s got radioactive blood

Listen bud, he’s got radioactive blood

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
November 15, 2013
Fairness to Film Crew

Fairness to Film Crew

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
November 2, 2013
The enemy’s gate is down

The enemy’s gate is down

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
November 1, 2013
Screen capture from a YouTube video in which former student "Ross" is shown bleeding after wrestling with another student in professor Geoffrey Stockdale's interpersonal communications class on Oct. 14.

Professor on leave as a result of classroom incident that left student bleeding

Jeff Gonzales, Jonathan H. Ellyson, Jonathan Ellyson, and Jeff Gonzales
October 28, 2013
They had to have planned this

They had to have planned this

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 25, 2013

Nature under his fingertips with just intonation

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 22, 2013
From the editors: Wrestling story sensationalized? You decide

From the editors: Wrestling story sensationalized? You decide

Jeff Gonzales, Alisha Kirby, Jonathan H. Ellyson, Jonathan Ellyson, Jeff Gonzales, and Alisha Kirby
October 18, 2013
Netflix leads the charge

Netflix leads the charge

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 18, 2013
A screen-grab of a video leaked to The Current showing the incident.

Professor watches as student spills blood during classroom altercation

Jeff Gonzales, Jonathan H. Ellyson, Jonathan Ellyson, and Jeff Gonzales
October 17, 2013
Front Row Left to Right: Brennan Benoit, Larriah Jackson, Barnie Warrick. Middle Row: Alexa Belucci, Anna Russell, Nicole Royster. Top Row: Angelina McDermottroe, Jalen Justice, Sara Richard.

Technical difficulties cause “Hairspray” to frizz

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 15, 2013
Photography major Tysen Cannady next to his artwork titled “Impending Doom” at the exhibit on K street

Alternative process student art exhibit held in midtown.

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 14, 2013
“That’s ‘cause they lived the Star Wars”

“That’s ‘cause they lived the Star Wars”

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 11, 2013
Jack’s Munchie Meal in its box with a greasy taco, fries, and a sandwich dripping with cheese.

Jack in the Box’s recreational activity food

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 9, 2013
King of the dome

King of the dome

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
October 3, 2013
Not with a bang, but a whimper

Not with a bang, but a whimper

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 26, 2013
The 9-inch “Railroad” sandwich is inexpensive and layered with freshly fried bacon. (Photo by Alisha Kirby)

Super sandwiches at Sam’s Sub Shop

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 25, 2013
Los Rios College District Disability Awareness Art Week taking submissions

Los Rios College District Disability Awareness Art Week taking submissions

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 24, 2013
Tackling the tricky transition from text to silver screen

Tackling the tricky transition from text to silver screen

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 20, 2013
The Java City snack bar display was relocated to the front entrance of the gym. (Photo by Jonathan H. Ellyson)

ARC Campus Java City moved again this semester

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 17, 2013
"Insidious Chapter 2" hits all the right points

“Insidious Chapter 2” hits all the right points

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 17, 2013
Alumni comedians return for a homecoming performance

Alumni comedians return for a homecoming performance

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 15, 2013
Breaking down "Breaking Bad"

Breaking down “Breaking Bad”

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 12, 2013

In Our Heads- Jonathan H. Ellyson

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 8, 2013
The cowl must go on

The cowl must go on

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 6, 2013
Tips and Tricks for New Students

Tips and Tricks for New Students

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
September 5, 2013
“The Three Musketeers,” an extravagant action adventure for all ages.

“The Three Musketeers,” an extravagant action adventure for all ages.

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
May 7, 2013
Police Officer Boothe speaks with the two victims on May 1 on the American River College campus. The victims were not available for comment. Photo by Jonathan H. Ellyson

Still no arrests in campus battery

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
May 3, 2013
An extravagant action adventure

An extravagant action adventure

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
May 1, 2013
ARC performer finds her place onstage

ARC performer finds her place onstage

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
April 23, 2013
The Croods delivers laughter for the kids

The Croods delivers laughter for the kids

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
April 4, 2013

Technology in Churches

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
April 2, 2013
Matthew Johnston and Aaron Bayless practice dueling with fencing swords during a fight scene rehearsal for the ARC theater production of "The Three Musketeers" which runs from April 26 to May 5. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

Engarde! Join “The Three Musketeers” on a grand adventure

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
April 2, 2013

“Nothing Succeeds like Success” for The Three Musketeers’ director Pam Downs

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
March 12, 2013

Latinos Unidos co-sponsors Blood Drive

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
March 12, 2013
Wong’s Canton on Watt Ave. serves deliciously inexpensive food, such as Broccoli Beef, Wonton Soup, and Orange Chicken. (Photo by Robert Aguilar)

You can’t go wrong with Wong’s Canton

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 27, 2013
On February 2, 2013, Adjunct-Faculty member Tracy Martin Shearer is counseling a student about the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. (Photo by Robert Aguilar)

“Cinder-Ella” slips into ARC Theatre for limited engagement

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 13, 2013
Choose your brew: battle of the brands

Choose your brew: battle of the brands

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 13, 2013

First PUENTE Project event held in new Student Center

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson
February 3, 2013
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