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Christmas music and decorations flood public areas earlier each holiday season in a phenomenon known as the Christmas creep. Some stores have had decorations up as early as Halloween, according to an article from CNN.
‘Christmas creep’ is real and it starts earlier every year
Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer • November 22, 2023

When October ends, themes go from pumpkins, ghouls and spooks to red, white and green color schemes featuring Santa Claus, snowmen and retailers...

Opening credits of Eli Roth’s holiday horror-slasher film that debuted in theaters on Nov. 14. “Thanksgiving” has an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90% of Google users liked the movie.
No leftovers for ‘Thanksgiving’, add it to your plate of films
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • November 21, 2023

Eli Roth, most notably known for his work on the “Cabin Fever” and “Hostel” series, is a master director of slasher films with his newest...

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

The Center for Inclusion and Belonging hosted the "Veterans Student Panel: Highlighting BIPOC Veterans’ Voices” on Thursday in honor of Veterans...

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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
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
Students gather for National First-Generation College Day on Wednesday in the quad. The event featured campus resource tables for students, food, speakers and raffle prizes.
Campus turns out for National First-Generation College Student Day
Ella Pearman, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023
Local queer-owned bookstore, A Seat at the Table, collaborates with Cosumnes River College’s Radical Library for their book drive on Wednesday. The Radical Library is located in the Center for Inclusion and Belonging and features books that have been banned or challenged.
Local bookstore helps create campus library for banned books
Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
FEATURES
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
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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
Heidi Moss Erickson and her husband Kurt Erickson perform at the beginning of the CRC special event Music and the Brain: How Neuroscience Can Make Us Better Teachers and Performers on Oct. 24. The event was hosted by the CRC Arts, Media and Entertainment division as well as the Music Teachers Association of California.
Bay Area performer and professor speaks about music’s relationship to the brain
Theo French, Staff Writer • October 31, 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
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
Students gather for National First-Generation College Day on Wednesday in the quad. The event featured campus resource tables for students, food, speakers and raffle prizes.
Campus turns out for National First-Generation College Student Day
Ella Pearman, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023
Native Heritage Week committee member Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire presents speaker Nia Gregory with a gift on Monday. Gregory spoke on education as one of six keynote speakers planned for CRCs American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month kicks off
Helen Harlan, News Editor • November 8, 2023

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