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Film and Media Professor Adam Wadenius and Interim Director of Student Equity & Engagement Oscar Mendoza-Plascencia started their Film & Culture series on Feb. 28. The event was held in the library and will have three more screening and discussion events over the next three months.
Campus hosts Film & Culture series to create inclusion
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

A movie screening of the film “The Night of the Living Dead” directed by George Romero was held in the library on Feb. 28. The event is...

Hawks head coach Kristy Schroeder on the left and Beavers head coach Lisa Delgado on the right exchanging lineup cards to the umpires. The Hawks swept the Beavers in the doubleheader on Thursday.
Hawks start off conference with two wins
Seth Henderson, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023

The Hawks softball team played their first double-header of the regular season against the American River College Beavers on Thursday and won...

Head coach Jonathan James at the first playoff game of the 2023 mens basketball season. He has been nominated and accepted the position of president of the California Community College Mens Basketball Coach Association, which makes him the first African American president in the associations history.
Men’s basketball head coach makes history for California Community College Association
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • March 8, 2023

The men’s basketball head coach was elected the first African American president of the California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches...

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
The alleged crime took place on campus in the parking structure on March 10. The campus was put on a precautionary lockdown when the Los Rios Police Department was alerted of the crime and lasted from 3:09 p.m. to 4:13 p.m.
Los Rios Police share details about recent lockdown
Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief • March 19, 2023
Tip-off for the mens basketball teams last win of the season on Feb. 22 against the West Hills College Lemoore. Freshman wing Antonio Tercero (middle), sophomore guard Kyree Dunn (left) and sophomore wing Kaleb Drake (right) on the floor to start the game for the Hawks.
Hawks reflect on Big 8 Conference championship season
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • March 13, 2023
Head coach Jonathan James at the first playoff game of the 2023 mens basketball season. He has been nominated and accepted the position of president of the California Community College Mens Basketball Coach Association, which makes him the first African American president in the associations history.
Men’s basketball head coach makes history for California Community College Association
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • March 8, 2023
FEATURES
Television host Jimmy Kimmel will be the host of the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. Everything Everywhere All at Once recieved the most nominations with 11.
Film enthusiasts make predictions for the Oscars
Cathryn Ours, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023
Assistant Professor of Flute at University of Northern Iowa Hannah Porter Occeña on the right listening to 19-year-old music therapy major at the University of the Pacific Grace Coon play the flute on the left. Occeña gave tips to all the musicians after they performed.
Flutists mentor young musicians at festival
Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Film and Media Professor Adam Wadenius and Interim Director of Student Equity & Engagement Oscar Mendoza-Plascencia started their Film & Culture series on Feb. 28. The event was held in the library and will have three more screening and discussion events over the next three months.
Campus hosts Film & Culture series to create inclusion
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Television host Jimmy Kimmel will be the host of the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. Everything Everywhere All at Once recieved the most nominations with 11.
Film enthusiasts make predictions for the Oscars
Cathryn Ours, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023
Assistant Professor of Flute at University of Northern Iowa Hannah Porter Occeña on the right listening to 19-year-old music therapy major at the University of the Pacific Grace Coon play the flute on the left. Occeña gave tips to all the musicians after they performed.
Flutists mentor young musicians at festival
Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Film and Media Professor Adam Wadenius and Interim Director of Student Equity & Engagement Oscar Mendoza-Plascencia started their Film & Culture series on Feb. 28. The event was held in the library and will have three more screening and discussion events over the next three months.
Campus hosts Film & Culture series to create inclusion
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
SPORTS
Tip-off for the mens basketball teams last win of the season on Feb. 22 against the West Hills College Lemoore. Freshman wing Antonio Tercero (middle), sophomore guard Kyree Dunn (left) and sophomore wing Kaleb Drake (right) on the floor to start the game for the Hawks.
Hawks reflect on Big 8 Conference championship season
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • March 13, 2023
Hawks head coach Kristy Schroeder on the left and Beavers head coach Lisa Delgado on the right exchanging lineup cards to the umpires. The Hawks swept the Beavers in the doubleheader on Thursday.
Hawks start off conference with two wins
Seth Henderson, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023
Head coach Jonathan James at the first playoff game of the 2023 mens basketball season. He has been nominated and accepted the position of president of the California Community College Mens Basketball Coach Association, which makes him the first African American president in the associations history.
Men’s basketball head coach makes history for California Community College Association
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • March 8, 2023
OPINION
Portkey Games released Hogwarts Legacy on Feb. 10 set in the Wizarding World. The game takes place over 100 years before the events of the Harry Potter novels.
‘Hogwarts Legacy’ perfectly captures the magical Wizarding World for players to explore
Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief • March 1, 2023
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
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023
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
CAMPUS LIFE
Film and Media Professor Adam Wadenius and Interim Director of Student Equity & Engagement Oscar Mendoza-Plascencia started their Film & Culture series on Feb. 28. The event was held in the library and will have three more screening and discussion events over the next three months.
Campus hosts Film & Culture series to create inclusion
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
The Department Chair of Ethnic Studies at Sierra College held a presentation in the Cosumnes River College Recital Hall on Thursday. The presentation focused on storytelling and Indigenous women of California.
Speaker sheds light on importance of storytelling in Indigenous women’s history
Alex Grado, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023
The Umoja Diop Scholars hosted Black Resistance Day on Feb. 15 in the Recital Hall. The event included Artistic Director and Founder Olivia Jasmin James of Fenix Drum and Dance Company and three members of the company performing traditional African drum and dances.
Black Resistance Day event features dancing and keynote speaker
Helen Harlan, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023

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