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A student speaks with an admissions representative from the University of California, Irvine during Sacramento City College’s Transfer Day on Thursday. Cosumnes River College will host over 50 transfer representatives during its Transfer Day on Oct. 7.

Campus holds event to guide prospective transfer students

Havana Loren Medina
October 1, 2025
“I’m really excited to see Bad Bunny headlining something like the Super Bowl because the NFL has historically profited off of the bodies of men of color, so it’s almost revolutionary to see someone so iconic in the Latinx community contribute to something like this. I think it’s a great follow-up to Kendrick’s.” - Emily Lopez, 20, psychology

HAWK TALK: How do you feel about Bad Bunny headlining the upcoming Super Bowl?

Sloan Campbell and Havana Loren Medina
September 29, 2025
Students on stage during the ceremony celebrating Latinx Heritage Month on Sept. 16th. Students were competing to show the crowd who has the best Grito – a grito is a traditional loud scream or emotional yell often done during events such as mariachi performances and during independence day celebrations.

Campus marks Latinx Heritage month with celebration

Aiden Rodriguez
September 18, 2025
Diana Reed (center) and her Florence study abroad students after they climbed to the top of the Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, July 2. Students can apply for the Florence spring semester program until Oct. 31.

The Los Rios study abroad program goes to Italy next semester

Sloan Campbell, Staff Writer
September 17, 2025
Students listen as directors address them outside the Black Box Theatre before auditions on Sept. 8. “It was really fun to see so many students come out and be interested in performing,” said “Birdmocking” director Matthew Miller.

Theater department holds auditions for fall productions

Havana Loren Medina, Staff Writer
September 15, 2025
“Make friends, choose the major that you really want, and take your time in college—it’s not a rush.” - Aubreigh Scholo, 20, digital media certificate

HAWK TALK: What advice would you give to incoming students?

The Connection Staff
September 10, 2025
Librarian Viola Allo stamps Melody Jolie Nguyen's passport on Thursday for completing multiple tasks at the library, earning her eight points. As part of the 3-week Passport to Success challenge, students can redeem points for prizes.

Passport program helps students learn about campus resources

Havana Loren Medina, Staff Writer
September 10, 2025
The campus Success Coaches hand out free school supplies and tips on how to make studying on campus easier. They were one of 24 organizations and clubs tabling by the fountain quad as part of Hawk Days on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hawk days brings students together, provides them with resources

Kadreanna Walker, Staff Writer
September 6, 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
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 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
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
A portable construction office sits within an enclosed chainlink fence in Lot C on campus. Cosumnes River College is projected to complete construction of a student housing project in Lot C, housing at least 147 beds by the fall semester of 2028.

State funding issues prompt student housing project to move on campus

Seth Henderson, Copy Editor
January 30, 2025
Native American Counselor and Spiritual Guide Al Striplen discusses ceremonial blades during a three-day event, kicking off Native American Heritage Month at Cosumnes River College on Nov. 5. Native American Higher Education Resources hosts the event on campus from Nov. 5-7 in Winn-150 and the quad, educating students and staff about California’s Native American history.

Three-day event honors Native American Heritage Month

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Professor Ryan Perez Adame, the Pride Center coordinator, unpacks microaggressions in a workshop on Oct. 17. Adame teaches students what microaggressions are and the impact they can have on people.

Pride Center unpacks microaggressions during event

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
The concert band and orchestra performed four pieces on the fountain stage on Monday as a way to recruit new members. Professor Maxwell Kiesner, department chair of music, said teaching at Cosumnes River College allows him to stretch the limitations of what a band can do.

Concert band and orchestra recruit students through performance

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024
A prayer and meditation space is now open in room 106E, on the first floor of the library, featuring cubbies for personal items, floor mats, a chair and more. The Center for Inclusion and Belonging manages signups for the prayer room and students may use the space for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Prayer and meditation room opens on campus

Noah Seid, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
Students form a buffet style line with flowers and decorations to participate in a bouquet-making event inside of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging, held by the Pride Center in the library on the first floor on Oct. 1. The Pride Center is hosting multiple events throughout October for LGBTQ+ History Month.

Campus kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month with bouquet-making event

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
Students gather in the quad of Cosumnes River College on September 23 for Transfer Day. President of Administrative Services Theresa Tena said the campus is seeing increases in classes offered in person.

Campus sees pre-pandemic enrollment numbers

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
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