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Ashley Gonzalez after her game against Lassen Community College. Gonzalez is co-captain and point guard for the CRC womens basketball team.

Women’s basketball guard moves states to continue her passion of basketball

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
One way to meet new people in the age of the internet is online dating. While it may seem like an easy option, its not the best way to find your significant other.

Online dating is fun and exciting, but does it really work?

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Team captain and point guard Ashley Gonzalez in transition on Tuesday against Lassen Community College. Gonzalez finished the game with 29 points.

Women’s basketball team loses fourth consecutive game to Lassen Cougars

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
December 10, 2022
The CRC campus was put under lockdown on Nov. 21 due to a threat made towards the college. Students and staff on campus were stuck in the lockdown for over two hours.

Students express thoughts over lockdown

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
CRC celebrated Hmong New Year in the library on Wednesday. Attendees of the event playing a traditional Hmong game called Pov Pob.

CRC celebrates Hmong New Year

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
A new Christmas film Violent Night was released on Dec. 2. The film is an action comedy and stars David Harbour as Santa Claus.

‘Violent Night’ brings holiday cheer in different ways

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Cosumnes River College’s department of theatre arts held a rehearsal for their upcoming musical play called “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Black Box Theatre on Wednesday. The actors in the play are waiting for the rehearsal to begin.

Theatre department rehearses for upcoming play amid campus closure

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Old Town Elk Grove celebrates its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and the 35th Annual Dickens Street Faire on Saturday. Families are crowded around the tree and enjoying the ceremony.

Elk Grove rings in the holiday season with the traditional tree lighting

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Remote classes and services were extended to Monday. CRC will resume on-ground operations Tuesday.

College president shares details about recent lockdown, reopening of campus

Joe Forrestdavis and Ryan Lorenz
November 28, 2022
The Dean of Arts, Media and Entertainment Brian Rickel held a sit-down event called Lunchbox with the Dean at the AME quad on Nov. 16. Rickel has conversations with students about their college experiences.

Dean talks to students about their college experiences

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
CRC announced on Oct. 31 that they would participate in the Healthy Green Schools and Colleges program. The programs mission is to improve the health and sustainability of indoor environments.

CRC joins new program of campus sustainability

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
There are many movies to watch around Thanksgiving. A few movies to watch are “Home for the Holidays, “Survive the Night and “The Blind Side.

Thanksgiving films deserve more recognition

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
November 24, 2022
The mens soccer team beat Las Positas College 6-1 on Saturday and advanced to the third round of the playoffs. Midfielder Anthony Sanchez-Raya driving down the field with the ball.

Men’s soccer team beat Las Positas College with perfect hat trick performance

Gabriella Lipsky, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022
Artist Mel Smothers sculptures at the Wild Gods exhibition on Thursday. The sculptures are his recreation of classical sculptures on top of Brillo boxes.

Artists display different art forms discussing climate change

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
The Cosumnes River College campus was put on lockdown for two hours on Monday due to a threat of violence made by an individual against the campus. The campus is now clear and classes and campus services will be offered remotely for the rest of the day.

A threat of violence puts campus on lockdown

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
The Los Rios District announces that the vaccine requirement has been lifted, which began on Nov. 14. Students and staff will no longer have to be vaccinated when coming to campus.

Faculty share their opinions over vaccine mandate being lifted on campus

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
November 20, 2022
A book reading was held by Cosumnes River College English Professor José Alfaro in the library forum on Thursday. Alfaro speaks about his book called “Something More Splendid Than Two, which is a personal memoir about events and struggles he has gone through.

English professor shares memoir about his struggles

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
November 20, 2022
CRC held a land recognition ceremony on Wednesday to acknowledge the Native American tribes that have lived on the land CRC is on. A plaque was hung in the Library to represent recognition and remembrance of the tribes.

CRC recognizes land of Native American tribes

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2022
Freshman center Annie Garrison winning the tip-off to start the game against the College of Siskiyous. The game took place at 5 p.m. on Monday at Clarks Court on the CRC campus.

Women’s basketball team suffers first loss of the season by 37 points

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
The Puente Club meets biweekly and every other Thursday of the month in the Winn Center in WINN 103. The club discusses about upcoming events, club activities and club goals at their meeting.

Puente Club brings community and support for students with transfer and leadership roles

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the final film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was released in theaters on Nov. 11.

‘Black Panther’ sequel pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman, Mayan culture and the grieving process

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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