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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

Los Rios District announced the vaccine requirement had been lifted for students and staff beginning on Nov. 14, according to the Cosumnes River...

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

Students and staff gathered for a book reading held by a Cosumnes River College English professor on Thursday. English Professor José Alfaro...

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

Cosumnes River College held a land recognition ceremony for the Miwok and Nisenan people in the main quad on Wednesday. The event featured a...

TRENDING STORIES
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

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

The mens soccer team defeats Clovis Community College 4-2 on Tuesday. Cosumnes River College striker, Jordan Hongphackdy, takes a shot at the goal.

Men’s soccer team comes back in the second half to upset Clovis

Study finds that college students are addicted to social media and experience withdrawal symptoms similar to substance related addictions. Study also finds that students using seven to 11 social media networks experience depression and anxiety symptoms.

Impact of social media addiction on college students

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

Music Professor Omari Tau. Tau went on tour with Disneys The Lion King for nearly nine years and is now a music professor at CRC.

Music professor brings experiences from stage to classroom

NEWS
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
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
FEATURES
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
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
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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
Music Professor Omari Tau. Tau went on tour with Disneys The Lion King for nearly nine years and is now a music professor at CRC.
Music professor brings experiences from stage to classroom
Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief • November 2, 2022
Midnights was released on Oct. 21. This is Taylor Swifts 10th studio album and includes 13 tracks with seven bonus tracks in the Midnights (3am Edition).
Taylor Swift explores her insecurities in 'Midnights'
Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer • October 27, 2022
SPORTS
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
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 mens basketball team loses to the Columbia Lions 87-80 on Saturday. Sophomore guard Brandon Scott shoots a basket over the defender.
Men’s basketball team falls short to Columbia Lions in fast-paced game
Gabriella Lipsky, Staff Writer • November 14, 2022
OPINION
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
Sacramento City College held a hybrid forum on Nov. 3 to discuss Roe v. Wade and the Dobbs decision. Adjunct Political Science Professor Diane Yapundich speaks about the result of the supreme court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Open forum allows students and staff to discuss Dobbs decision on Roe v. Wade
Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer • November 9, 2022
There are many misconceptions about attending community college. Community college can be beneficial because of the hands-on experiences in the classroom, spending as much time as you need to get your general education and networking with faculty and colleagues.
Real college or no?
Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer • May 13, 2022
CAMPUS LIFE
The Center for Inclusion and Belonging hosted an event on Nov. 1 celebrating Día de Muertos by building an altar to pay respect to those who passed. Día de Muertos is an annual celebration.
CRC community builds traditional altar for Día de Muertos celebration
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022
CRC held a club day event called Hawk-O-Ween on Oct. 27 in the quad. The Puente Club, Outdoors Club, Student Government and others were present at the event.
Hawk-O-Ween invites students to celebrate Halloween with clubs
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
Students walking around the resource fair, interacting with the information booths.
Campus hosts mental health resource fair
Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief • September 12, 2022

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