What’s the P(Rx)oblem?
Josh Slowiczek, jslowiczek.connect@gmail.com
May 29, 2013
Throughout the course of the semester, college many students across the state of California are faced with the question of whether or not to use the pharmaceutical drug Adderall as a study aid in times of exams and high workloads. Prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD,... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Vet Tech event brings more than just animals to homes, but awareness as well
Scott Redmond, sredmond.connect@gmail.com
May 10, 2013
Rays of sunshine beat down on the north soccer fields of Cosumnes River College on April 28 as Odin rolled around with a large smile on his face enjoying all the love from an attentive young girl. Odin bounced around and licked faces, bonding with anyone that paid him any attention, winning the hearts... 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 »
Risky lifestyles and apps go hand in hand
Scott Redmond, Online Editor
April 26, 2013
Life is full of risks and choices that have to be made without knowing the outcomes, but technology has opened the door with a variety of new apps that have the potential to ease the risks and make choices easier. No longer do consenting adults have to wonder if they’re taking a risk of catching... Read more »
For college athletes, time is on their side
Zach Hannigan, Editor In Chief
April 26, 2013
It’s become an increasingly important question for elite college athletes over the last few years. Should I stay in college to better my craft and risk injury or go pro and make some money, but risk having a shorter career? According to the NCAA, only 1.7 percent of college football players will ever... Read more »
Universal design offers new pathway to education
Kevin Frodahl, Connection Staff
April 25, 2013
A new pre-algebra class at Cosumnes River College may provide a glimpse into the future of education with the implementation of a new educational strategy called universal design. Taught by mathematics Professor Mary Martin and offered for the first time this semester, the Math 30 course functions in... Read more »
Hawks rally late, but fall to the Pirates
Sean Thomas, Connection Staff
April 23, 2013
The Cosumnes River College Hawks’ late inning rally fell short, as the visiting Modesto Junior College Pirates were able to seal a victory at Conway Field on April 20. Two consecutive big innings for the Pirates spoiled an otherwise strong pitching performance from a rotating door of Hawks pitchers. “We... Read more »
Women’s tennis heads to state
Stephan Starnes and Nick Valenzuela, Copy Editor and Connection Staff
April 22, 2013
For the second time, Cosumnes River College has women from the tennis team headed to state competition. Two years ago, Brianna Schmitgen and her doubles partner became the first players to make it to state. This year, the full team—consisting of only four players—has qualified for competition. The... Read more »
Hawks’ softball wins close game against Modesto
Victor Macias, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
Coming off a loss Saturday against Sierra College, the Cosumnes River softball team took the field at home against struggling Modesto Junior College on April 10 in Big 8 Conference play. The clubs’ ace, Sophomore pitcer Allison Barsetti took the mound for CRC to battle Modesto’s Roxy Corella. Barsetti... Read more »
Is the crown too heavy?
Sean Thomas, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
In baseball, winning the big championship is mountains above all other achievements. The final pitch is one of the most satisfying and equally disheartening events in sports, immortalizing the winning team, while devastating the loser. Following an offseason of preparation, The Cosumnes... Read more »
Hawks fail to win series against San Joaquin Delta
Scott Redmond, Online Editor
April 15, 2013
In a tense, defense heavy game, the Cosumnes River Hawk’s sought to defeat the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs and win the tied series. Pitching and defense were the strength for both teams as the game began and the first inning for both teams came to a close quickly with a succession of quick outs gained. “I... Read more »
Hawks’ pitcher wins Student Athlete of the Month
Oswaldo Guzman, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
With a go getter attitude and an admirable commitment to the team, it is no wonder Cosumnes River College Hawks’ baseball pitcher Kyle Von Ruden won the player of the month award for February. Von Ruden has played exceptionally well as a pitcher and is determined to keep improving overall as a baseball... Read more »
TCS: Baseball loses a long-time practiced habit
Emily Collins, Connection Staff
April 10, 2013
Seeing a batter spit as he approaches the plate or a pitcher nod to his catcher and spit before starting his wind-up is as much a part of baseball as peanuts and Cracker Jacks. It seems that most players on the field during a MLB game has a dip, or wad of smokeless chewing tobacco, in his mouth. “It’s... Read more »
Hawks’ softball wins close one against ARC
Emily Collins, Connection Staff
March 26, 2013
While most students were enjoying their spring break, the Cosumnes River College Hawks played the American River College Beavers in women’s softball March 26. Hawks’ sophomore pitcher and first baseman Allison Barsetti started the game and had trouble finding the strike zone, walking the first few... Read more »
Shorthanded women’s tennis team finishes off season
Mozes Zarate, Connection Staff
March 24, 2013
Cosumnes River College women’s tennis met Fresno City College on the courts Tuesday for their last home game of the season. In the first doubles match, CRC sophomore Taylor Osbourne and freshman Cassandra Gomez came out with a landslide victory, beating FCC 8-0. “We’ve had a pretty... Read more »
Men’s tennis battles in last home matches of season, lose to Fresno City
Kevin Frodahl, Copy Editor
March 24, 2013
The Cosumnes River College men’s tennis team took on the Fresno City College Rams at CRC Tuesday, but despite putting up a tough battle, the Hawks were unable to win a set against the Rams. In their final duel match of the season, the Hawks put up a stiff competition, with several players winning several... Read more »
