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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Mandated reporting regulation protects minors on campus
Elizabeth Witt, Connection Staff
April 28, 2013
Each year, children under the age of 18 suffer from various types of abuse or neglect at home or in school and in many cases no one is told about it. Sexual harassment or assault, physical and emotional abuse and neglect are all serious issues, but many children will not tell anyone that these things... Read more »
The age old tale of Barbie and the body proportions of women
Emily Collins, Connection Staff
April 27, 2013
Many young girls love to play with Barbie dolls, dressing her up, brushing her hair and playing out a variety of scenarios often seen and experienced in real life and have done so for over 50 years. The Barbie doll has been around since she was introduced in 1959 by Mattel. She has a facebook page and... Read more »
Watch what you eat, not your thighs
Brittany Patrick, Connection Staff
April 27, 2013
Oh, ever-coveted thigh gap, how you have begun to consume the minds and bodies of women. You know, when you stand with your legs together, but there is nothing but blissful space between your legs. This desire has begun to run rampant in women all over the U.S. with sites dedicated to “the gap” such... 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 »
Students network through their love of anthropology
Scott Redmond, Online Editor
April 25, 2013
Over 150 years have passed since the times of the Gold Rush in California, yet pieces of that past and the stories of the people that lived them are still being discovered. An unearthed privy, a bathroom or toilet, underneath what is now the Enterprise Hotel in Old Sacramento, has allowed the anthropology... 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 »
