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Author Helen Harlan in New York City in 2004 outside the real exterior used in the sitcom Seinfeld.” CRC needs more opportunities for students to gather and connect over food and coffee, much the characters did on Seinfeld.
This campus has a loneliness problem. Upping its food and coffee game might fix that
Helen Harlan, News Editor • November 29, 2023

I'm sure you've noticed that this campus has a problem. It’s the same one facing many college students today: The loneliness and isolation...

DVD inventory at a Best Buy store. The chain will phase out DVD and Blu-ray inventory early next year.
Physical media will never die and is a better option
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023

It’s no secret that we are in a digital age where people can consume media through digital means such as streaming, buying video games digitally...

Thanksgiving can be stressful for some and tiresome for others, so spend time with people who value you and create new traditions to be thankful for. About 90% of Indigenous people died between 1492 and 1600, according to an article from Business Insider.
Thanks for the stress, give me a break
Ella Pearman, Staff Writer • November 22, 2023

Thanksgiving is a patriotic holiday of families feasting and it is right around the corner, but let’s remind ourselves why we celebrate the...

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TRENDING STORIES
Twenty-nine-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was from Sacramento, was pulled over for reckless driving and was assaulted by Memphis Police officers in Memphis, Tennessee on Jan. 7. Nichols died three days later on Jan. 10 from the assault and five officers are being charged with second-degree murder.

Students voice their thoughts on the death of Tyre Nichols

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 Last of Us TV series premiered on HBO on Jan. 15 and releases a new episode once every week for their nine-episode season. Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams on the left and Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller.

‘The Last of Us’ is the best video game to TV series adaptation yet

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

The Student Senate of the Associated Students of Cosumnes River College at the California State Capitol building on Jan. 27. The leadership team practiced lobbying at the Capitol on lobby day training.

Students learn how to make an impact in student government

Sophomore guard Brandon Scott shooting a shot against Santa Rosa Junior College on Jan. 31. Scott ended the game with 36 minutes played, seven rebounds, 30 points and the game-winning shot.

Basketball guard’s desire for success lands him at CRC

NEWS
College Nurse Michelle Barkley in her office on Monday looking over a harm reduction kit offered to students that includes Narcan nasal spray. In 2024 the kits will include fentanyl testing strips as required by AB 461.
Campus opioid-overdose prevention plan rolls out as harm reduction dialogue gets louder
Helen Harlan, News Editor • December 6, 2023
Students in the library outside of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging (CIB) decorating holiday ornaments for a de-stress event. The event included a workshop with Social Wellness Practitioner Marianna Sousa, who has worked with Cosumnes River College for 10 years.
Campus event helps students manage stress
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • December 4, 2023
From left, Eugene Dehoney, Brian Bracamontes, Pye Aung and Daniel Bracamontes speak about their military experience at the “Veterans’ Student Panel: Highlighting BIPOC Veterans’ Voices” on Thursday. It was held in the Center for Inclusion and Belonging to honor student veterans.
Veterans share military experiences in student panel
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 15, 2023
FEATURES
College Nurse Michelle Barkley in her office on Monday looking over a harm reduction kit offered to students that includes Narcan nasal spray. In 2024 the kits will include fentanyl testing strips as required by AB 461.
Campus opioid-overdose prevention plan rolls out as harm reduction dialogue gets louder
Helen Harlan, News Editor • December 6, 2023
Electricidad is Luis Alfaro’s modern, Chicano adaptation of Sophocles’ Electra. It runs through Dec. 10 at CRCs Black Box theater.
Designers use color to bring director’s vision to light in ‘Electricidad’
Valencia Luviano, Special to The Conneciton • December 5, 2023
Students in the library outside of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging (CIB) decorating holiday ornaments for a de-stress event. The event included a workshop with Social Wellness Practitioner Marianna Sousa, who has worked with Cosumnes River College for 10 years.
Campus event helps students manage stress
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • December 4, 2023
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Electricidad is Luis Alfaro’s modern, Chicano adaptation of Sophocles’ Electra. It runs through Dec. 10 at CRCs Black Box theater.
Designers use color to bring director’s vision to light in ‘Electricidad’
Valencia Luviano, Special to The Conneciton • December 5, 2023
DVD inventory at a Best Buy store. The chain will phase out DVD and Blu-ray inventory early next year.
Physical media will never die and is a better option
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
The Marsh Kings Daughter was released on Nov. 3. Daisy Ridley stars as Helena, who has to face her dark past after her father Jacob (Ben Mendelsohn) escapes from prison.
‘The Marsh King’s Daughter’ shows promise but drags in execution
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
SPORTS
Learn, compete and achieve are the words above Athletic Learning Center Instructional Assistant Brandon Ellis as he sits at his desk in the Hawks Study Center ready to help student athletes when needed. Ellis has been an instructional assistant with the athletic department since 2006 and said he has worn many hats on campus.
Athletic department encourages academic competition for student athletes on and off the field
Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief • November 29, 2023
Hawks sophomore defender Alana Smith takes the ball up the line in the first half. Cosumnes River College won the Women’s Soccer Big 8 Championship on Nov. 11 against the Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs. The Hawks advance to the CCCAA Womens Soccer Championship against the West Valley Vikings on Nov. 18 at home.
Hawks win Big 8 Conference, advance to CCCAA Women's Soccer Championship
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • November 15, 2023
CRC went neck-and-neck against Modesto Junior College on Wednesday, ending their six-game winning streak. Sophomore middle hitter Antonique Coleman spiked the ball to gain an advantage.
Hawks break losing streak against Modesto Junior College Pirates
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
OPINION
Author Helen Harlan in New York City in 2004 outside the real exterior used in the sitcom Seinfeld.” CRC needs more opportunities for students to gather and connect over food and coffee, much the characters did on Seinfeld.
This campus has a loneliness problem. Upping its food and coffee game might fix that
Helen Harlan, News Editor • November 29, 2023
DVD inventory at a Best Buy store. The chain will phase out DVD and Blu-ray inventory early next year.
Physical media will never die and is a better option
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
Thanksgiving can be stressful for some and tiresome for others, so spend time with people who value you and create new traditions to be thankful for. About 90% of Indigenous people died between 1492 and 1600, according to an article from Business Insider.
Thanks for the stress, give me a break
Ella Pearman, Staff Writer • November 22, 2023
CAMPUS LIFE
College Nurse Michelle Barkley in her office on Monday looking over a harm reduction kit offered to students that includes Narcan nasal spray. In 2024 the kits will include fentanyl testing strips as required by AB 461.
Campus opioid-overdose prevention plan rolls out as harm reduction dialogue gets louder
Helen Harlan, News Editor • December 6, 2023
Electricidad is Luis Alfaro’s modern, Chicano adaptation of Sophocles’ Electra. It runs through Dec. 10 at CRCs Black Box theater.
Designers use color to bring director’s vision to light in ‘Electricidad’
Valencia Luviano, Special to The Conneciton • December 5, 2023
Author Helen Harlan in New York City in 2004 outside the real exterior used in the sitcom Seinfeld.” CRC needs more opportunities for students to gather and connect over food and coffee, much the characters did on Seinfeld.
This campus has a loneliness problem. Upping its food and coffee game might fix that
Helen Harlan, News Editor • November 29, 2023

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