By: Efrain PardoSports Editor Rugby Union, commonly known just as Rugby “is a game for barbarians played by gentlemen while Football is a game for gentlemen played by barbarians,” said by the famous writer Oscar Wilde. It became more popular in the U.S.A. during the last 15 years than it was in the last four decades even with it being played here since the 19th century on both coasts. When Rugby was at its prime in our country, the American Olympic Team was Champions in 1920 and 1924 with players from teams mostly from all over the State of California.…

By: Madison FarnsworthOpinion Editor The involvement of the military paying for college tuition for those who cannot otherwise afford to go to college is helpful; however it does show a problem this country has when it comes to paying for college education for young Americans. The reason the military is even allowed to help pay for college is through the GI bill. There are also two separate versions of this bill. The post 9/11 GI bill and the Montgomery GI bill. Both bills have two different sets of benefits and requirements separating them from  each other. The GI bill allows…

By: Madi TrepusStaff Writer The free-spirited artwork of the mid to late ‘60s takes a modern twist with the Trippy Paintings movement founded through social media communities. The psychedelic art movement of the 1960s makes a modern reappearance in the social media art world of today. The primary artists of the Trippy Painting movement, such as Trippydraws, Thisuniquevibe, and Joleecaitlinart share their work on TikTok as a way to quickly grab the attention of viewers using vibrant neon colors and creamy textured backgrounds. These paintings usually consist of a main focus, such as an alien, a famous cartoon character, or…

By: Nick CreasiaStaff Writer Nicole Qualls, a sophomore from Sumner, was about to get the ball on offense with her team up 21-17. With an opportunity to make a shot from outside the perimeter, not only did Nicole send the ball through the net for a triple to put her team up 24-17, she sent the Gator followers into hysteria with her 79th three-pointer shot. Breaking the school record for most three-point shots made in a season, “It really was a relief for me, I wanted to break the record a game or two ago, but I’m glad I was…

By: Jase WanlassStaff Writer A healthy amount of sleep is important to students in college, but seems like such an impossible thing to achieve. Staying up into the early hours of the morning to finish an essay may seem like a normal routine to many college students. However, even when there is not homework to be finished, many students are still staying up until 2 a.m. to binge on Netflix or surf social media. Leaving many with just a few hours for sleeping followed by an early morning class. The result is sleep deprivation. Many Green River College students are…

By: Mustafe AbdulahiStaff Writer Toiletries are a need that everyone should have access to, and the Benefits Hub at Green River College works to give all students access to this. With a multitude of resources readily available to students across campus, the lack of toiletries on campus is not an issue that is brought up nearly enough. An inability to afford essentials such as deodorant, shampoo and other personal care products can cause a real issue on college campuses. It is another “hidden crisis” that urgently needs addressing. Poor hygiene leads to different risks such as increased bacterial, viral, or…

By: Jase WanlassStaff Writer From native drums to complex symphonies; music inspires, uplifts, and entertains, but the work that goes into its execution is something entirely separate to behold on its own. For Green River College’s tenured Choral Director Kelly Eisenhour, music is far more than simply jamming in the car or singing in the shower. She holds multiple degrees in the field of music. She also has experience being a professional jazz vocalist, live stage singer, and recording artist. Luckily for Green River students, she is a dedicated music instructor who pushes her students to succeed. “I started piano…

By: Hannah YuzyukStaff Writer In the last issue, it was said that Phillip Denman had no comment on the lack of a daycare at the college, but this was only because The Current’s message was sent to the wrong email.  Denman, the senior director of college relations, provided all of the information about Green River College’s daycare program, and why it was closed in 2016. Dispelling all mysticism around the closed program, Mr. Denman claimed that the GRC never managed this program, even though the facility was located near the campus and operated by Green River College. Children Home Society…

By: Madison FarnsworthOpinion Editor With the coronavirus breaking out in Wuhan, China it has reached many different areas across the globe. The coronavirus is not particularly new. This specific strain, originating from Wuhan, China, has been affecting that province for some time now. Originating from chickens, it is not unsimilar to previous diseases that were transferred from animals, like swine flu or mad cow disease While it should be respected and treated as dangerously as most other diseases, coronavirus is used as a vessel for something worse. One of the areas that were affected with the virus was our home,…

By: Riley CottinghamStaff Writer Many students at Green River College need to take a break from studying, and some choose gaming as the way to relax. Whether students are playing billiards or are at a table playing cards, often playing casual games or participating in heated competitions, students love using the Student Union’s gaming lounge in the River room for recreational activities. Although students usually come to the gaming lounge for recreational activities, there are some students that play games for different reasons and stand out for their hard work ethic. Jerry Chow, an international student at Green River College,…