Former student continues education from behind bars
Moses Zarate, mzarate.connect@gmail.com
May 17, 2013
Behind the barricades of concrete and barbed wire circling the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Facility on Bruceville Rd., Danny Ray Williams is on his sabbatical. A former Cosumnes River College student, the 45-year-old spends his time in lock-up improving his vocabulary through books like “Verbal Advantage”... Read more »
Foundation recognizes students by awarding scholarships
Mozes Zarate, mzarate.connect@gmail.com
May 17, 2013
The Cosumnes River College Foundation held the annual Scholarship and Awards Reception in the CRC cafeteria on May 3rd. Recipients of over 100 scholarships totaling $51,000 were acknowledged with the support of their donors, faculty and parents, said Executive Director of College Advancement Kenneth... Read more »
Professor finds joy in teaching through psychology
Courtney Rich, crich.connect@gmail.com
May 17, 2013
One of the many jobs in life that go without major recognition, is that of a teacher. The often underrated professors at the community college level receive little praise, despite the fact that most teachers are there for the passion of teaching. Amongst those teachers is James Frazee. Frazee is a psychology... Read more »
CRC professor promotes a dynamic learning environment
Oswaldo Guzman, oguzman.connect@gmail.com
May 17, 2013
On Wednesdays, Cosumnes River College English professor Heather Hutcheson and a few students from her class meet at a local Home Depot in order to help undocumented workers learn English. In return, the workers teach Hutcheson and her students Spanish. The class time is divided into 30 minutes per language. “When... Read more »
Food trucks descend upon Elk Grove monthly for a unique dining experience
Sean Thomas, sthomas.connect@gmail.com
May 12, 2013
Anyone who happened to be walking around the Old Elk Grove area on May 1. probably would have seen the collection of people, tents and trucks huddled together near the railroad crossing. Every first Wednesday of the month, a small army of food trucks descend on the tiny parking lot on the corner of Elk... Read more »
Softball team remains positive despite missing playoffs
Stephan Starnes, sstarnes.connect@gmail.com
May 12, 2013
“To be able to keep players after you have a bad season tells you that they still had a good experience and we finished and we learned and we got better,” said softball head coach Kristy Schroeder. By that standard, Cosumnes River College’s sophomore players had good experiences, as nine out of... Read more »
Henna, metalworks and prayer rugs spotlight Islamic Art at campus exhibit
Elizabeth Witt, ewitt.connect@gmail.com
May 12, 2013
Students and staff of all faiths trickled in and out of the Orchard room to admire modern and decades-old traditional Islamic art, some of which dated back to the 1950s and beyond, on April 30. Professor Anna Trent helped her Islamic Art History students put together an exhibit to showcase the unique... Read more »
Hawks’ athletes prepare to transfer from CRC
Victor Macias, vmacias.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
It’s been a rough year for Cosumnes River College athletics, but that won’t take away the honor of a few athletes, who will be transferring and making the move from CRC to bigger colleges to continue their athletic careers. Charles Standifer, a 21-year-old sophomore, will be transferring to... Read more »
Proposed bill could increase fees for certain classes
Stephan Starnes, sstarnes.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
Last year, Santa Monica College tried to implement a two-tiered system of class offerings to students, where students would be given priority enrollment if they could pay $180 per unit for required classes. This year, while still in its early stages, Assemblymember Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) introduced... Read more »
Do Lesbians fulfill society’s fantasies?
Courtney Rich, crich.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
Homosexuality is rooted in a history of fighting for equality, from the riots of Stonewall to the current dispute for the right to marry. Lesbian women and gay men are fighting for the same rights, and want to be treated with equality from others. But is one sexuality more accepted than the other? Is... Read more »
As playoffs arrive, rituals become more apparent
Ben Brown, benbrown.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
In a sporting competition, it’s not just about the game with athletes. The way you prepare for the game and get your mind right for some friendly competition is all about consistency. Most teams, players and coaches all have different ways of raising team morale or getting themselves ready to compete. Some... Read more »
Outsourcing meets public education in possible senate bill
Scott Redmond, sredmond.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
California Community College students are no strangers to new propositions and bills aimed at budgetary issues faced by the public schools and state overall, but a recently proposed senate bill might not be what most expect. Senate Bill 520, authored by Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), is a measure... Read more »
Young motherhood provides its own challenges
Emily Collins, ecollins.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
Being a parent is not the easiest thing to do. Changing diapers, preparing bottles and sleepless nights are just a few of the things that parents face when they have a baby. Research, including “Counting It Up- The Public Cost of Teen Childbearing: Key Data,” released in June 2011, has shown that... Read more »
Editorial: Proposed assembly bill calls for increased fees in misguided attempt to restore courses
Editorial Staff, connection.crc@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
A bill has been proposed in the California Assembly that would raise the costs of classes for community college general education courses, including English, math and history. AB 955, written by Assemblyman Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara), proposes the creation of an extension program that would allow... Read more »
NBA player Jason Collins comes out of the closet
Scott Redmond, sredmond.connect@gmail.com
May 10, 2013
Fans and players alike have been wondering what would happen if a player in professional sports were to come out of the closet, and now the question will be answered. Washington Wizards’ center Jason Collins now has the distinction of being the first active player in pro sports to come out as gay,... Read more »
Embracing obesity quickly and cheaply right at your doorstep
Elizabeth Witt, ewitt.connect@gmail.com
May 10, 2013
Ever since Morgan Spurlock’s film “Supersize Me” was released in 2004, the knowledge about low quality food and poor nutrition in the McDonald’s menu has been hammered into the brains of the U.S. population. Films such as “Fast Food Nation”, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” and “Food Inc.”... Read more »
Hawks’ avoid the ninth inning upset against Beavers
Sean Thomas, sthomas.connect@gmail.com
May 9, 2013
The atmosphere was set for baseball at Conway Field as the Cosumnes River College Hawks welcomed their regional rivals, the American River College Beavers for the last CRC home game of the season on April 25. Both teams came into today’s game already eliminated from the playoffs and it showed as both... Read more »
Iron Man blasts into theaters with a lot of hype
Cody Durham, cdurham.connect@gmail.com
May 9, 2013
The wealthy and witty Tony Stark and his iron suits blast into box offices for the third time in Iron Man 3. Iron Man 3 is the next installment of the Marvel series, clearly leading up to a sequel to the Avengers. Unlike the previous two, Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black, most known for directing... Read more »
New senate bill proposes partial restoration of funding to DSPS and EOPS
Josh Slowiczek, News Editor
May 4, 2013
Students, staff, faculty and advocates from across the state gathered together at the California State Capitol on May 1 in support of Senate Bill 705, aimed at restoring partial funding to categorical programs for California’s community colleges. The bill would allocate $50 million to be divided equally... Read more »
Grading the graders?
Zach Hannigan & Courtney Rich, Connection Staff
April 28, 2013
California Community Colleges leaders unveiled a new Student Success Scorecard on April 9 that will allow students and their families to compare all 112 community colleges across the state, according to a press release. The scorecard, which was recommended by Gov. Jerry Brown’s Student Success Task... Read more »
