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The Spring 2022 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday. It will be an outdoor ceremony at the CRC stadium for students who were or are expected to graduate in the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 graduation terms.
Graduation cermemony returns to campus for Spring 2022
Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer • May 15, 2022

Los Rios campuses are reintroducing an in-person graduation ceremony for Spring 2022. This time around, the Cosumnes River College graduation...

The Cosumnes River College theatre department s presentation of The Comedy of Errors opened Thursday. The two professors played by Steven Bails on the left and Cassian Cardona on the right came out to interrupt the narrative with historical analysis.
‘The Comedy of Errors’ provides a humorous experience during finals
Michael Pepper, Staff Writer • May 13, 2022

The theatre department’s production of William Shakespeare's “The Comedy of Errors” directed by Scott Gilbert opened Thursday. The tale...

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

There are many misconceptions about attending community college and I’m here to debunk them with my truth. Let’s start with how people assume...

TRENDING STORIES
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

There are many coffee shops students can go to in the Sacramento and Elk Grove area. One of these places is a coffee truck called Onit Coffee and it serves caramel macchiatos and many other drinks.

Top 5 coffee shops in the Sacramento area

Forward Jubilee “DJ” Emojong passes the ball to the middle during their match against American River College on Friday. Emojong was later ejected for fighting near the end of the Hawks 3-1 loss to the Beavers.

Men’s soccer suffers an ugly loss to ARC

The Open Education Resources Award program aims to compensate professors for utilizing OER in their classes. The goal of the program is to save students money on resources such as textbooks.

Open educational resources help students save money

Taylor Swift on her album cover Evermore. Evermore is Swifts ninth studio album and is out now.

Taylor Swift’s new album ‘Evermore’ tells a story

Sophomore pitcher Ashlee Toy. Toy was named Big 8 Pitcher of the Year and first-team all-conference.

Pitcher’s journey from cancelled season to all-conference team

NEWS
The Open Education Resources Award program aims to compensate professors for utilizing OER in their classes. The goal of the program is to save students money on resources such as textbooks.
Open educational resources help students save money
Rianne Herrera, Editor in Chief • May 18, 2022
The Spring 2022 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday. It will be an outdoor ceremony at the CRC stadium for students who were or are expected to graduate in the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 graduation terms.
Graduation cermemony returns to campus for Spring 2022
Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer • May 15, 2022
A recent leak revealed that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the ruling of Roe v. Wade. The new ruling will make reproductive rights such as abortion a state matter instead of a federal matter.
Roe v. Wade should not be overturned
Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer • May 11, 2022
FEATURES
Sophomore pitcher Ashlee Toy. Toy was named Big 8 Pitcher of the Year and first-team all-conference.
Pitcher's journey from cancelled season to all-conference team
Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection • May 19, 2022
Rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his new album called Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers on Friday. The album consists of storytelling and who Lamar is as a person and the world around him.
Kendrick Lamar releases new album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’
Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer • May 18, 2022
Freshman Catcher Harry Owen. Owen was named CRC athlete of the week twice this season.
Baseball catcher uplifts team
Gabriella Lipsky, Special to The Connection • May 18, 2022
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Cosumnes River College theatre department s presentation of The Comedy of Errors opened Thursday. The two professors played by Steven Bails on the left and Cassian Cardona on the right came out to interrupt the narrative with historical analysis.
‘The Comedy of Errors’ provides a humorous experience during finals
Michael Pepper, Staff Writer • May 13, 2022
A scene from Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness featuring Rachel McAdams, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. The film was released on Friday.
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Opens Cinematic Universe to New Horizons
Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer • May 11, 2022
The Cosumnes River College gospel choir performing at Spring Fest. Spring Fest was held from Tuesday to Thursday and featured live demos and performances from Arts, Media and Entertainment students
Spring Fest exhibits artistic mediums available for students
Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer • May 2, 2022
SPORTS
Sophomore pitcher Ashlee Toy. Toy was named Big 8 Pitcher of the Year and first-team all-conference.
Pitcher's journey from cancelled season to all-conference team
Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection • May 19, 2022
Freshman Catcher Harry Owen. Owen was named CRC athlete of the week twice this season.
Baseball catcher uplifts team
Gabriella Lipsky, Special to The Connection • May 18, 2022
The Hawks softball team beats the Feather River College Golden Eagles 4-1 on Friday for the first game of playoffs. Featured here is sophomore shortstop Leandra Coronado on the left and freshman center field Gabriella Lipsky on the right.
Hawks softball team defeats Feather River in first game of playoffs
Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer • May 10, 2022
OPINION
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
A recent leak revealed that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the ruling of Roe v. Wade. The new ruling will make reproductive rights such as abortion a state matter instead of a federal matter.
Roe v. Wade should not be overturned
Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer • May 11, 2022
Fifteen-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for trimetazidine and continues to participate in the Olympics. The decision that was made was not fair to other athletes.
Athletes shouldn't get away with testing positive for drugs
Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer • February 22, 2022
CAMPUS LIFE
The Hawk CARES Center and Child Development Center are having a Giving Tree event to help students and their families during the holiday season. All presents must be unwrapped and be brought to the Hawk CARES Center by Dec. 9.
Hawk CARES aims to provide support for students’ families this Christmas
Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021
Photo of womens activist Alice Paul. Paul was a prominent figure in the fight for womens suffrage.
CRC professors use films to highlight women's history
Edith Nunez, Staff Writer • April 2, 2021
StemExpress has teamed with Los Rios to provide testing for students and staff. Testing began on March 21.
Los Rios campuses to host COVID-19 testing
Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer • April 2, 2021

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