Students find adding fitness and health to their schedules to be difficult
Latisha Gibson, Connection Staff
November 1, 2012
As a college student, one is constantly on the go. Some are full time students, others work and have active social lives. Because of this thoughts of fitness are often furthest from the mind. With a full plate, how many college students are willing to schedule time to work out at the gym or even at home? Unlike... Read more »
Volleyball team ends season with losing record
Dorian Love, Connection Staff
November 27, 2011
The women’s volleyball team ended their season on Nov. 16, losing to Sierra College in three sets, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-8. Head coach Minet Gunther said the team tried its best despite not having a great season. “We were 8-16,” Gunther said. “You don’t go into a season wanting to do that.” Gunther... Read more »
Panthers maul Hawks in annual tournament
Justin Henry, Imran Majid & Christina Salomon, Connection Staff
November 17, 2011
Led by experienced sophomores and hoping to start the season off on a high note, the Cosumnes River College men’s basketball team competed in the annual Hawks Invitational. The team played strong offense but lost in the championship game against the rival Sacramento City College Panthers 66-65. “We’ve... Read more »
Women’s basketball falls short in CRC Invitational
Takara Campbell, Tiffany De Leon & Jon Gallenstein, Connection Staff
November 17, 2011
The Cosumnes River College women’s basketball team kicked off its season by playing in the annual CRC Invitational, from Nov. 11-13. The team, led by sophomore guard Andraquay Quinnine and sophomore forward Deaughna Barker, won its first two games but lost in the championship game against the Fullerton... Read more »
Experienced men’s basketball team expecting to succeed
Takara Campbell, Connection Staff
November 10, 2011
The men’s basketball team will kick off its 2011-2012 season with the seventh annual Hawks Invitational, from Nov. 10-12. With 18 wins last season, the Hawks have a lot to live up to. “Our goals are set up pretty high,” said head coach James Giacomazzi. Giacomazzi has led the basketball team to... Read more »
Women’s basketball determined to improve from last season
Takara Campbell, Tiffany De Leon, & Jon Gallenstein, Connection Staff
November 10, 2011
Last season the women’s basketball team finished the regular season with a record of 15-13 and ranked 14th in the North Region. However, the team fell short in the first round of the playoffs, losing to San Francisco City College. Yet the Hawks start this season with high hopes. The team will begin... Read more »
Ulan’s goals not enough as Hawks fall to Beavers
Carlo Dela Cruz, Connection Staff
November 8, 2011
The Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team lost against the American River College Beavers on Nov. 4 with the final score of 3-2. Both teams displayed equally solid performances throughout the first half with each competing hard to keep the ball in their possession. Sixteen minutes into the game,... Read more »
Hawks Invitational set to begin amid high expectations
Justin Henry, Special to The Connection
November 4, 2011
The Cosumnes River College men’s basketball team will be hosting its 7th annual Hawks Invitational basketball tournament beginning on Nov. 10, according to their schedule. The tournament will last three days, from Nov. 10-12. In addition to the CRC team, Canada College, Feather River College, William... Read more »
Women’s soccer defeats Delta 1-0
Carlo Dela Cruz, Connection Staff
October 31, 2011
The Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team won 1-0 on Oct. 28 against the visiting San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs. Offensive and defensive tactics prevented either team from scoring for most of the game. CRC focused on being offensive during the first half. However, their attempts to score... Read more »
Volleyball loses 10th straight game
Christina Salomon, Connection Staff
October 31, 2011
The Cosumnes River College volleyball team fought to the finish on Oct. 26 against the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs, but it was not enough. Delta won in three sets by scores of 18-25, 16-25 and 16-25. With another loss, the Hawks fall to 6-14 this season. “I thought we played well at times, but... Read more »
Men’s soccer loses crucial home game
Imran Majid, Connection Staff
October 28, 2011
The men’s soccer team suffered their third straight home loss on Oct. 26, losing 2-1 against the Lassen College Cougars. Freshman forward Darrien Parker kicked in the lone goal for Cosumnes River College but the Cougars responded with two goals from freshman forward Paul Van Mierle and freshman midfielder... Read more »
Volleyball team comes up short on fan appreciation night
Carlo Dela Cruz, Connection Staff
October 2, 2011
The Cosumnes River College volleyball team fell short against the Modesto Junior College Pirates on Sept. 30, winning the first set 25-23 but losing the following three sets 22-25, 23-25 and 13-25. The game was the sixth iteration of CRC’s “Spike and a Slice” fan appreciation night. Attendees enjoyed... Read more »
Smaller class sizes means smaller lines
Dorian Love, Connection Staff
August 29, 2011
From parking permits to financial aid, the first week of school often comes with the price of standing in time-consuming lines. For most students, taking care of enrollment fees and financial aid begins the first few weeks of school, but noticeable changes have been made to help students avoid the daunting... Read more »
