Anthropology department seeks to make education fun and exciting
Rachel Norris, rnorris.connect@gmail.com
May 12, 2013
Attendance has shown that anthropology is a popular class to take for fulfilling general education requirements. However, there is a lot more to Cosumnes River College’s anthropology department alongside the charming chimps and lethargic apes. CRC’s anthropology department has worked exceptionally... 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 »
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 »
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 »
‘Gears of War’ prequel campaign stumbles and falters, but multiplayer saves game in the end
Stephan Starnes, Connection Staff
April 27, 2013
“Gears of War: Judgment,” which launched on March 19 is the first game in the series developed by an outside studio. That is quickly apparent, as the game lacks some of the major appeal of the previous titles. “Gears of War” has been one of the few series’ that drew people in with not only... Read more »
College scorecard takes education a step in the wrong direction
Editorial Staff, Connection Staff
April 27, 2013
Once again, the Student Success Task Force is doing what it does best: attempting to improve community colleges while actually leading them down a spiraling path to destruction. The SSTF was created to “develop a strategic blueprint to help community college students to succeed,” according to a press... 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 »
History professor appointed as Ambassador of Rwanda
Mozes Zarate, Connection Staff
April 19, 2013
-UPDATE: A correction was made to this story on 4/23/2013- In January, history professor Mathilde Mukantabana was entrusted by the President of Rwanda to represent the country as ambassador to the United States. Almost 20 years since the Tutsi genocide devastated Rwanda in 1994, Mukantabana said that... Read more »
Flying the not so friendly skies
Elizabeth Witt, Connection Staff
April 16, 2013
Since the terrorist attacks in 2001, the U.S. has been devoted to national security and the safety of its citizens. The Transportation Security Administration was established in 2002 in response to the 9/11 attacks in order to create rules, regulations and guidelines for safe travelling – especially... Read more »
What you weigh is the price you pay on Samoa Air
Elizabeth Witt, Connection Staff
April 16, 2013
Sorry ladies, if you’re planning on travelling via Samoa Air any time soon, you may want to pack light, even though your hubby probably won’t mind. The small Pacific airline is now charging based on each passenger’s body weight plus their luggage weight for international flights. Customers aren’t... Read more »
Admired professor and coach leaves behind legacy as retirement approaches
Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
Over his 41 years at Cosumnes River College, kinesiology professor Travis Parker has pushed students and sports teams alike to their limits. However, this will be his last year doing so as he has announced his retirement. Parker’s decision to retire stems from a recent diagnosis of scleroderma, a chronic... Read more »
Blood and gore adds spectacle to new ‘Evil Dead’
Mozes Zarate, Connection Staff
April 10, 2013
“Evil Dead” chronicles the kind of madness that could ensue when the characters are faced with an unreliable rule-maker. The characters, as stupid as horror movie victims go, put their trust in the writings of an evil book to survive the night, the same book that’s trying to eat their... Read more »
Netflix’s new show brings in Spacey as the man you love to hate
Scott Redmond, Online Editor
April 9, 2013
Broadcast and cable have long held ground in the battle for dominance in the world of television, but they might just have a new contender in the form of Netflix’s “House of Cards.” Netflix, long known for their DVD mailing program, has made a bold move by jumping into the ring of television show... Read more »
Surviving the fall: How Disabled Students Programs and Services is adjusting to decreased state funding
Josh Slowiczek, News Editor
April 9, 2013
On July 28, 2009, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state legislators enacted the 2009-2010 California State budget, cutting funding for Disabled Student Programs and Services which served an estimated 115,461 California Community College students at the time. Funding for categorical programs, such... Read more »
Annual march hopes to raise awareness on immigration issues
Zach Hannigan, Editor In Chief
April 7, 2013
As the overcast sky loomed over Southside park in Downtown Sacramento, the chants of “Sí se puede (yes we can)” echoed through the trees. More than 500 people gathered for the 13th annual Cesar E. Chavez March on April 6 hoping to bring awareness to several issues, notably immigration and workplace... Read more »
Armed Forces temporarily shuts down tuition assistance program
Rachel Norris, Connection Staff
March 29, 2013
On March 8, 2013 the United States Air Force, Army, and Marines collectively decided to cut off tuition assistance to any new enrollees due to extensive federal budget cuts. Those who attempted to apply for tuition assistance were greeted with bold red letters reading “Air Force Military Tuition Assistance... 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 »
Oz the not so great and powerful
Courtney Rich, Connection Staff
March 23, 2013
“Oz the Great and Powerful” is a fantasy set in the world created by the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz.” Despite the magic of its predecessor, “Oz” fails to create a world with even half the believability of the original. “Oz” tells the story of Oscar Diggs, Oz for short, a traveling... Read more »
