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Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King released a statement on Jan. 23 to students. The statement discussed the mass shooting on Jan 21. at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
Community shares emotions about recent shootings
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • January 26, 2023

Members of Cosumnes River College shared their emotions on the Monterey Park, California shooting that occurred on Jan. 21. A gunman arrived...

The CRC mens basketball team beats Modesto Junior College Pirates for their sixth win in a row on Tuesday. Sophomore wing LaDarious Stanfield goes up for a layup against MJC defense.
Men's basketball team defeats Modesto Junior College to continue win streak
Gabriella Lipsky, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023

The Cosumnes River College men’s basketball team kept their win streak alive after beating Modesto Junior College on Tuesday. With a final...

A recent storm that happened in early January impacts Cosumnes River College. A large tree by the Southeast Office Complex fell over due to high winds.
Campus endure damages after recent storms
Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

The Sacramento area experienced multiple storms the past few weeks which caused flooding and power outages. Heavy rains breached levees along...

TRENDING STORIES
A Cosumnes River College employee found a dead individual in the parking structure on Tuesday night. The deceased individual was a former CRC student and the campus was on lockdown for over 40 minutes.

Man found dead on campus, died by suicide

The CRC mens basketball team beats Modesto Junior College Pirates for their sixth win in a row on Tuesday. Sophomore wing LaDarious Stanfield goes up for a layup against MJC defense.

Men’s basketball team defeats Modesto Junior College to continue win streak

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 recent storm that happened in early January impacts Cosumnes River College. A large tree by the Southeast Office Complex fell over due to high winds.

Campus endure damages after recent storms

Bills Safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on Jan. 2 during the Monday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Does the NFL need to do a better job of protecting their players?

NFL needs to put player safety over profit

Freshman guard Luisa Contreras shooting a field goal while surrounded by defenders. This happened during the Friday game loss against American River College.

Hawks lose to Beavers without one of their team captains

NEWS
Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King released a statement on Jan. 23 to students. The statement discussed the mass shooting on Jan 21. at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
Community shares emotions about recent shootings
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • January 26, 2023
A recent storm that happened in early January impacts Cosumnes River College. A large tree by the Southeast Office Complex fell over due to high winds.
Campus endure damages after recent storms
Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
The minimum wage increased to $15.50 for California hourly workers due to the enactment of Senate Bill 3. Cosumnes River College students and staff shared their thoughts about the raise.
California hourly workers get a raise
Helen Harlan, Staff Writer • January 24, 2023
FEATURES
CRC Athletics held a fundraiser called Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday which donates to the American Cancer Society. The Wall of Hope honors anyone who has fought or is fighting cancer by having their name placed on the wall.
Hawks raise money and awareness for cancer in basketball fundraiser
Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief • February 1, 2023
CRC celebrated Lunar New Year in the Center of Inclusion and Belonging on Jan. 26. Attendees were able to meet APIDA HAWKS students, learn about the history and traditions of Lunar New Year and get free boba.
Campus celebrates Lunar New Year and acknowledges recent shootings
Alex Grado, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
CRCs Fire Technology Program demonstrates new virtual reality headsets to help train students in the Winn Center on Monday. The event allowed visitors to try on the headsets and see different scenarios that students will go through.
Fire Technology program receives new way to train students to fight fires
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • February 1, 2023
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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
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
SPORTS
CRC Athletics held a fundraiser called Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday which donates to the American Cancer Society. The Wall of Hope honors anyone who has fought or is fighting cancer by having their name placed on the wall.
Hawks raise money and awareness for cancer in basketball fundraiser
Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief • February 1, 2023
Freshman guard Luisa Contreras shooting a field goal while surrounded by defenders. This happened during the Friday game loss against American River College.
Hawks lose to Beavers without one of their team captains
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023
The CRC mens basketball team beats Modesto Junior College Pirates for their sixth win in a row on Tuesday. Sophomore wing LaDarious Stanfield goes up for a layup against MJC defense.
Men's basketball team defeats Modesto Junior College to continue win streak
Gabriella Lipsky, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023
OPINION
Bills Safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on Jan. 2 during the Monday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Does the NFL need to do a better job of protecting their players?
NFL needs to put player safety over profit
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • January 16, 2023
New Twitter CEO Elon Musk officially bought Twitter on Oct. 27 for $44 billion dollars. Its been an eventful couple of months for Twitter under Musks ownership.
Elon Musk exceeds expectations of dooming Twitter
Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief • December 16, 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
CAMPUS LIFE
CRC celebrated Lunar New Year in the Center of Inclusion and Belonging on Jan. 26. Attendees were able to meet APIDA HAWKS students, learn about the history and traditions of Lunar New Year and get free boba.
Campus celebrates Lunar New Year and acknowledges recent shootings
Alex Grado, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
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

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