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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

Cosumnes River College announced on Oct. 31 that they will participate in the new Healthy Green Schools and Colleges program, according to the...

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

When it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving, there are various ways to go about it, whether it’s a feast, watching football or enjoying a film. Because...

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

The Cosumnes River College men’s soccer team advanced to the third round of playoffs on Saturday after a 6-1 win over the Las Positas College...

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

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

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

Singer Kelly Clarkson releases her ninth album When Christmas Comes Around... The album consists of 12 Christmas-themed songs and three bonus tracks.

Kelly Clarkson’s album ‘When Christmas Comes Around…’ takes a modern spin on Christmas

NEWS
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
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
FEATURES
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
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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
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
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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