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Tired of Sequels? Here are a few movies to check out this summer

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach May 8, 2013

When looking at the movie schedule, there are many movies followed with a “2” or a “3,” causing other movies without those numbers to be overlooked. These are the movies to take a chance on this...

The current experience

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach May 8, 2013

Editor-in-Chief Josh Baumbach recounts his four semesters at The Current When I decided to go back to school after working full-time for a few years, the first class I wanted to take was Introduction...

President Dr. Viar leaving ARC

President Dr. Viar leaving ARC

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach May 2, 2013

After eight years at American River College, ARC President Dr. David Viar has accepted the position of superintendent of the Glendale Community College District, effective July 1, 2013. During his tenure...

BioShock Infinite leaves gamers on Cloud 9

BioShock Infinite leaves gamers on Cloud 9

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach March 30, 2013

When gamers were first introduced to “BioShock” in 2007, they were greeted with an instant classic. A failed underwater utopia with dark hallways and creepy inhabitants, the atmosphere of BioShock's...

Tomb Raider explores a new path

Tomb Raider explores a new path

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach March 10, 2013

Lara Croft's pain is our gain The “Tomb Raider” franchise has had a history of being an entertaining, yet shallow game series. Lara Croft was always the perfectly-pixelated, quippy, do-no-wrong...

Damn, it feels good to be a gamer

Damn, it feels good to be a gamer

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach February 27, 2013

On Feb. 20th, gamers were eagerly anticipating what was dubbed “The Future of Playstation” event. They were expecting an announcement that would usher in the next generation of gaming, and Sony didn't...

A good day to end the Die Hard series?

A good day to end the Die Hard series?

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach February 16, 2013

Fifth installment of franchise feels like typical action flick Throughout the last 15 years, the “Die Hard” franchise has maintained an upper-echelon ranking in the annals of action movie greatness....

Oscar predictions: take two

Oscar predictions: take two

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach February 13, 2013

Oscar season is here for the 85th time, and it brings the usual criticism with it. Around this time each year, many people ask why their favorite movie isn't nominated, usually without seeing the actual...

Dear Kings, please stay

Dear Kings, please stay

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach February 13, 2013

I want the Kings to stay in Sacramento. This may be an unpopular statement for some people who had written them off as soon as they weren't making the playoffs anymore. Yet these same “fans” were there...

Not too long ago, in or very own galaxy, a $4 billion dollar deal is causing discord among fans. (Photo illustration by Daniel Romandia)

Head to Head: Disney Purchase of LucasFilms

Jeff Gonzales, Josh Baumbach, and Garrit Rocha November 25, 2012

CON When Disney purchased Lucasfilm for $4 billion, the news hit me like a rushing Rancor. I shouldn't have been surprised. After all, George Lucas has had a presence within Disney for many...

Most hated Facebook habits: version 2.0

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach November 8, 2012

Social gamers, Instagram-ers and other annoying Facebook behaviors I previously wrote a list of the Facebook habits I hated most back in 2011.  Since then, Facebook has added new features and forged...

‘Assassin’s Creed III’ highlights rich history with naval battles, but game problems sink its ship

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach November 1, 2012

Stunning. Beautiful. Well-researched.  These are the words that best describe “Assassin's Creed III.”  Frustrating, repetitive, and even boring at times also best describe “ACIII,” unfortunately. The...

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