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Rapper Ken Carson released his fourth album “More Chaos,” via Opium this month. The album features a flurry of abrasive beats and tense lyrics for an energetic listen.

Ken Carson perfects his rage sound with ‘More Chaos’

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025
A middle school student stops a solar car at the end of the track. SMUD hosts the solar car race every year at Cosumnes River College for middle and high school students.

Earth Day celebration kicks off with energy efficiency

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
Spectators admire student's artwork along the walls of Cosumnes River College's Art Gallery during the Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition on Thursday. Student's have the opportunity to have their work purchased from the gallery until the exhibit closes on May 15 and receive 100% of the proceeds.

Annual student-juried exhibition lined wall-to-wall with inspired artworks for sale

Seth Henderson, Copy Editor
April 27, 2025
Speaker Biaghan Dela Cruz, a 20-year-old film major, presents a workshop on April 17 to teach students how to overcome generational trauma and become the version of themselves without worrying about what their parents think. The workshop allowed students to realize that they aren’t going through this experience alone and there’s other students who are going through the same problem.

Asian-American Heritage Month workshop discusses generational views of success

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
Los Rios Community College District’s ninth Chancellor Dr. Brian King sitting in CC-262 on Monday. King said he plans to retire in June 2026, stating he is proud of leaving the district better than he found it.

Chancellor King ‘proud’ to retire after over a decade of service

Avani Kumar, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2025
The film “Sacramento,” starring Michael Angarano (“Sky High”) and Michael Cera (“Barbie”), is playing in theaters now. While the comedic dialogue was satisfying, the overall message of the film failed.

‘Sacramento’ is a comedy that missed the mark

Owaghianye Eki-Edo, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
Local filmmakers night was a showcase of five films from Sacramento-based filmmakers that occurred on April 11 at Cosumnes River College. This included “Apex,” which was directed by Alejandro J. Guiterrez and edited by Courtney Ramirez, who is also an instructional assistant in the RTVF department.

‘Apex’ debuts on campus and highlights local film makers

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
Softball head coach Kristy Schroeder joins the team in a huddle after the Hawks faced San Jose City College on Feb. 11. The team improved to a 19-15 overall record after defeating Sierra College 11-0 on April 12.

Hawks softball excels academically and on the field

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
April 18, 2025
RTVF Professor Kevin John Peters teaching his Wednesday broadcast journalism class in L-102. John said his goal is to prepare students with broadcast skills for the real world.

Professor during the day, sports anchor by night

Melina DeBolt, News Editor
April 16, 2025
The student tabling the Palestine table is sharing date cookies, baklava and Arabic coffee. The event was thrown on by the APIDA Hawk center to bring awareness to other students about Eid.

Culture day brings students together to learn about Muslim celebrations

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
The Los Rios study abroad program offers students the opportunity to study in Barcelona this fall. The trip starts on Sept. 13 and ends on Dec. 12, and costs $9,125.

Barcelona study abroad trip offers cultural immersion and experience

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Men’s basketball head coach Jonathan James, left, and women’s basketball head coach Samuel Kirby, right, take their teams to the postseason during the 2024-2025 season. The Hawks’ men’s team was eliminated in the quarterfinals against Fullerton College and the women’s team was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

Women’s and Men’s head basketball coaches’ journey to Cosumnes River College

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 5, 2025
Wellness Advocate Akaysia Hill helps guide a yoga class with positive affirmations in Library L - 106 as part of Women's History Month. Hill created the event to bring peace of mind to attendees, she said.

Women’s History Month ends with yoga and affirmations

Simon Her, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Party kits include Narcan, fentanyl test strips and drink covers among other things. Kits are available for free in the College Health Center by providing a student ID number.

Party kits offer harm reduction resources to students

Barbie Sarente and Damian Khim
March 31, 2025
The cast of “Orlando” taking their bows at the end of the performance on March 13. River Stage held seven performances during the month of March

River Stage’s ‘Orlando’ explores human identity and transformation

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
March 29, 2025
Librarian Dr. Rochelle Perez’s LIBR 318 class began online on March 24, teaching students about informational literacy. Along with this course, the library offers a handful of other resources for students.

Students learn classroom literacy skills in library course

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
The opening reception for the ADORN portrait exhibit was held on March 11 in the Cosumnes River College Library. The exhibit opened up a discussion about individuality and culture.

ADORN exhibit captures personal and cultural identities of campus community

Simon Her, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025
Students attend a presentation about women's history and intersectionality, kicking off Women’s History Month events at Cosumnes River College’s Center for Inclusion and Belonging, located in the Library, room L-106 on March 4. The presentation was followed by a dance performance by Athena Singh in the quad, with other events coming throughout the month.

Women’s History Month event offers reflection on women’s identities

Simon Her, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
Chief of Compliance of the United States Department of Education Dr. Michael Marion Jr. speaks about mentoring within the Black community at the Recital Hall. The honors ceremony closed out Black History Month.

Closing Black History Month ceremony honors Black success

Barbie Sarente, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
New MI CASA director Melissa Sanchez stands in front of a welcome poster saying “Bienvenidos” near the entrance of the program’s space, in L-309. Sanchez said being the director is her dream job, and works to support students as they navigate college life.

Alumna returns to campus as director of MI CASA

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
The seating area at The Nest, located at CDC-107, welcomes parents and children. The Nest, a part of The Child Development Center, provides resources for families in need.

The Child Development Center expands resources for student parents

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
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