The American River Current

Fairness to Film Crew

Fairness to Film Crew

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson November 2, 2013

A recent trend seems to be boycotting something simply because the source’s or owner’s political opinion isn’t in sync with that of the majority. Companies like Chic-Fil-A and Nabisco have come under...

The enemy’s gate is down

The enemy’s gate is down

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson November 1, 2013

The first big set of fall movies is out this weekend, and there is particular excitement about an adaptation many fans have been anticipating for years. It was a “decade-old deal” the rightsholders...

Screen capture from a YouTube video in which former student Ross is shown bleeding after wrestling with another student in professor Geoffrey Stockdales interpersonal communications class on Oct. 14.

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

By Jeff Gonzales and Jonathan H. Ellyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO_YQ8lGqAo A video showing an impromptu wrestling demonstration in professor Geoffrey Stockdale’s interpersonal communications...

They had to have planned this

They had to have planned this

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 25, 2013

“The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002) with Jim Caviezel is one of my favorite movies. It combines period-appropriate action, betrayal and revenge into a great film, plus it has Richard Harris, whom you...

Nature under his fingertips with just intonation

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 22, 2013

He enters in silence as the lights dim, sits in his seat and tunes briefly. He then looks up and gives a gentle nod as the audience applauds. Matthew Grasso performed an eight piece solo guitar show featuring...

From the editors: Wrestling story sensationalized? You decide

From the editors: Wrestling story sensationalized? You decide

Updated on 10/18/13 at 3:43 p.m. to correct times that the full audio will be available to the public. By Jeff Gonzales, Alisha Kirby and Jonathan H. Ellyson The interview The Current conducted with...

Netflix leads the charge

Netflix leads the charge

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 18, 2013

New media have changed the entertainment industry, and Netflix is taking the lead. With the emergence of these online television and movie content aggregators, people aren’t watching television anymore....

A screen-grab of a video leaked to The Current showing the incident.

Professor watches as student spills blood during classroom altercation

By Jeff Gonzales and Jonathan H. Ellyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO_YQ8lGqAo A video showing an American River College student bleeding from his head after two students wrestled during a...

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

The American River College production of “Hairspray” was good, but it had some problems. Most may have been due to opening night jitters, although many of these could have been taken care of...

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

Every person with a cellphone seems to think he or she is a photographer. Photographs can be more than just pretty pictures, though. For a painting, an artist takes paint and spreads it on a canvas. What...

“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

There are lots of rumors floating around about Disney’s plans for Star Wars. Fans seem to be particularly excited about the potential for sequels and origin-story films. Disney’s decision to release...

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

Many of us have been there: It’s 1 a.m. and you’re with a group of friends doing recreational activities like playing “Cards Against Humanity” or just talking. Hunger comes at you like a demon...

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