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“Water by the Spoonful” promotional poster. The play explores human struggles with addiction and trauma.

Pulitzer Prize-winning play comes to campus

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Ryan Coogler’s latest film “Sinners,” released worldwide on April 18, to a 8.2 IMDB score and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film had the highest grossing opening weekend for an original film in the 2020’s and has held onto the top spot in the box office as of Sunday.

‘Sinners’ shows off the beauty of cinema

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
A Black History Month poster sits at the entrance of the campus’ opening ceremony on Feb. 4 in the Recital Hall. Events last through the month of February, with the closing ceremony taking place on Feb. 26.

Campus starts off Black History Month with opening ceremony

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Professors Jim West and Patty Felkner at their photo exhibit in the Art Gallery on Jan. 30. The show “Coda,” commemorates the work of the retiring professors, and is open for viewing through Feb. 20.

Photo exhibit showcases work of retiring professors

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Neil Heaton plays the piano, Andrew Maloney plays the saxophone, Jacob Swedlow plays the drum, Thomas Molina plays the trumpet and Tyler Miles plays the bass. The band, Preview Only, performs their original music for students and faculty for an hour on Nov. 27 in the Recital Hall.

Local band chooses campus for a rare appearance

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Theater students perform "Exit" by Anthony D'Juan as the last act of the performance on Dec. 7 at the Black Box Theater. “Exit” was one of 13 pieces performed in “Shortage: An Anthology” that ran from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7.

‘Shortage: An Anthology’ allows first time writers to have their work performed

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Omari Tau conducts the combined choirs on Dec. 3 in room M300 for a half-hour dress rehearsal. Both choirs practiced for the last time before their main and last performance on Dec. 5 before winter recess.

Combined choirs perform rehearsal before season finale

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
December 15, 2024
“Gladiator II” released in theaters on Nov. 22 to mixed reviews from critics but mostly positive audience scores. The film has grossed over $320 million in its 12 days since release.

“Gladiator II”: Why some films don’t need a sequel

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
December 4, 2024
Students and community members work on their figure drawing skills with a live nude model on Nov. 20 in room A602. The event, hosted by the Art Department, lasted for two hours and another session will be offered on Dec. 4.

Campus hosts live model drawing events

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024
“We Live In Time,” released in theaters on Oct. 18, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. The film explores grief and love throughout a couple’s decade-long relationship.

‘We Live In Time’ provides a rushed view of love and grief

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Isaac Dew-Hiersoux, a 23-year-old history major, shares his poem "Renaissance" on the open mic during Pies and Poetry in the Reading and Writing Center on Oct. 23, located in the Learning Resource Center in room 203. Pies and Poetry gives faculty the opportunity to present their poetry with limited open mic performances from students.

Pies and Poetry celebrates Sacramento’s first poetry week

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Jennifer King's "A Seat at the Table" piece lays in a pile under the exhibition title, containing deconstructed chairs. The exhibition will be open until Nov. 17 in Cosumnes River College’s Art Gallery.

Art exhibition tells story of displacement and self-discovery

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2024
“Look Back” released in theaters in the United States on Oct. 4. The film, originally released in Japan on June 28, follows two girls and their dreams to become manga artists.

‘Look Back’ offers heartfelt tribute to manga artists

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2024
“Play It Straight” cast members Elfie Marcewicz, left, Summer Phemister, middle, and Salem Benner rehearse in the Black Box Theater on Oct. 15. The play discusses queer student rights through a spin on the story of “Romeo and Juliet.”

‘Play It Straight’ spins traditional theater in a modern way

Simon Her, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Omari Tau, a professor of vocal music, conducts the Contemporary Gospel Choir while accompanying them on piano in the Arts, Media and Entertainment Quad on Thursday. The choir performed pieces from their upcoming recitals on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. as part of the CRC Music Student Spotlight event.

Contemporary gospel choir teases recital through preview

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 12, 2024
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