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 »
Professor finds joy in teaching through psychology
Courtney Rich, crich.connect@gmail.com
May 17, 2013
One of the many jobs in life that go without major recognition, is that of a teacher. The often underrated professors at the community college level receive little praise, despite the fact that most teachers are there for the passion of teaching. Amongst those teachers is James Frazee. Frazee is a psychology... 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 »
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 »
Proposed bill could increase fees for certain classes
Stephan Starnes, sstarnes.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
Last year, Santa Monica College tried to implement a two-tiered system of class offerings to students, where students would be given priority enrollment if they could pay $180 per unit for required classes. This year, while still in its early stages, Assemblymember Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) introduced... 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 »
Young motherhood provides its own challenges
Emily Collins, ecollins.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
Being a parent is not the easiest thing to do. Changing diapers, preparing bottles and sleepless nights are just a few of the things that parents face when they have a baby. Research, including “Counting It Up- The Public Cost of Teen Childbearing: Key Data,” released in June 2011, has shown that... 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 »
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 »
Hawk Talk: What was your reaction to the Boston bombing?
Mozes Zarate & Courtney Rich, Connection Staff
April 30, 2013
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Local teacher brings new alternative for Elk Grove youths
Scott Redmond & Oswaldo Guzman, Connection Staff
April 25, 2013
Finding activities that don’t cost an arm and leg is a constant quest for the stereotypical broke college student, especially in proximity to their school or home. In Elk Grove there are places to find entertainment but bowling or a trip to the movies can end up costing more than one can afford.... Read more »
