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New sports fields expected for fall completion

A new baseball field, softball field and two new soccer fields are being built on the northwest side of campus near the Center Parkway entrance, while the stadium in the northeast corner of campus by the Bruceville entrance is being renovated.Cosumnes... READ MORE »»

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Retired CRC physics professor dies

George “Jorge” Knott, former professor at CRC, died Sunday evening while swimming with a friend at Miami Beach, Fla. He was 56. They were swimming, catching some waves and having fun, his friend Susan Anzalone told a Miami news team in a... READ MORE »»

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Students gear up for their upcoming summer vacations

With a week left before finals begin, students are getting ready to start their summer breaks. Some are planning to take classes, while others are just looking forward to relaxing and having some fun with their time off. Alena Torlak, a 19-year-old... READ MORE »»

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Annual CRC vet tech adoption day gives cats & dogs a second chance

Jasper sprints on the fresh cut grass of the Cosumnes River College soccer field only to find the limits of the leash held by Scott Meyer, a man in his early 30s who is interested in adopting the Australian cattledog mix. Meyer immediately notices... READ MORE »»

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Hawks baseball finish at the top and charge into the playoffs

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. These are words that resonated in the ears of the Hawks all season long.For a team that lost eight of its first 13 games, the playoffs became a lofty goal at best. But the  Hawks showed their... READ MORE »»

Elected CRC student officials sworn into positions

Demitri Fellines, Connection Staff

The newly elected officials of the Cosumnes River College Student Senate were sworn into their positions for the fall semester in front of family, friends and faculty in the Orchard room on April 25. During the campaigning for their position, each candidate had to get students around the CRC campus to sign a petition in order for them to begin running for the Student Senate. They needed to receive a majority of the votes on election day in order to win the position in office. “I think they are going to do a great job,” said Student Association Adviser Winnie LaNier. “They worked on writing the bylaws and the constitution for the new structure and that’s very important. They understand... read story

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Opinion: Patience and knowledge will benefit students in the Freeze

Zach Hannigan, Connection Staff

In light of the recent admissions freeze at California state colleges, many students have failed to look at the bright side of the policy.The policy would waitlist students... read story

May 4, 2012 • 0 comments

Opera comes to CRC and brings lots of laughs

Opera comes to CRC and brings lots of laughs

Tammi Kolesinski, Connection Staff

For the first time in the 18-year history of theater at Cosumnes River College, an original Opera by a CRC Professor/Composer was performed by a primarily student cast on... read story

May 8, 2012 • 0 comments

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Blogs: Our campus

Blogs: Our campus

Connection Staff member Josh Lee went out in the rain March 14 to capture a few pictures of our beautiful and very wet campus. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1... read story

March 17, 2012 • 0 comments

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CRC baseball team advances to Super Regionals

Zachary Hannigan, Connection Staff

The seventh-seeded Hawks kept up their winning ways in the opening round of the Northern California Regional Playoffs, sweeping tenth-seeded College of the Sequoias at American... read story

May 8, 2012 • 0 comments

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First Saturday event in Elk Grove
Beginning June 2 through October 6, 2012, Old Town Elk Grove will be hosting First Saturday  featuring entertainment, art displays, face painting and more! 5-9 p.m.
CRC Health Services
Did you know that Health Services on campus is open Monday thru Thursday?
They offer many health services including TB testing, health screening and evaluation as well as reproductive services.
They are located behind the LRC building in the OPS building by the police department.
Hours are Monday – Thursday 9-4:30 and Planned Parenthood is there Mondays from 10-3.
Appointments are recommended, drop-ins are welcome.
Insured or uninsured welcome and there is no fee for students.
Call 691-7584 to make an appointment and check the CRC website under “health services” for summer hours.
Counseling at CRC
The Counseling Center is on a drop-in basis only, for now. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8-6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 – 4:30. Check the CRC website for updates and changes.
JACC awards

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10 Connection staff members attended the Journalism Association of Community Colleges Conference in Burbank, CA on March 22-25. All members competed in a wide range of competitions and three members came back to Sacramento with awards. Imran Majid placed third in News Writing, Vince Schwede placed fourth in Broadcast Writing and Zachary Hannigan received an honorable mention for Sports Writing.
Elk Grove Sports Bar & Grill
Also known as The Sporty, EG Sports Bar & Grill has something to do for everyone. If blues is your bag, Tuesday Bluesday open mike night from 7-10 is where you want to be.
Go to www.egsportsbar.com or Family Karaoke Night at The Sporty on Facebook for more information.