Campus Life – The Connection

Composers ensemble incorporates performance art

May 10, 2018

The Cosumnes River College music department hosted its annual Composers Ensemble on April 23 and May 2....

Writers’ workshop helps people tell their life stories

May 8, 2018

The eleventh annual “Our Life Stories” event on campus invited writers, poets, and published authors to...

Art gallery hosts exhibit from Pulitzer Prize winner

May 8, 2018

The Cosumnes River College Art Gallery held an opening reception on April 21 to introduce the new exhibit...

English professor explores the origin in a name

May 7, 2018

Trang Abeid’s English as a Second Language Writing class held the event “The Meaning Behind My Name�...

Math and English placements to be re-evaluated

May 2, 2018

The Los Rios Community College District have implemented a new method on placement testings for placi...

Dogs and cats up for adoption to support Vet Tech Program

April 25, 2018

The Cosumnes River College Veterinary Technology Program will be hosting Pet Adoption Day this Sunday fr...

Professor outlines possibilities for other sources of energy

April 23, 2018

Physics and Astronomy Professor Michael Strong presented the “Energy for the United States: A Path t...

Asian Pacific Islander cultural event showcases ethnic diversity

April 17, 2018

Cosumnes River College held its first Asian Pacific-Islander event that showcased a variety of student...

African American students honored during awards night

Arnoldo Fernandes, Staff Writer

March 12, 2018

Filed under Campus, Campus Life, Community, Features, News

Students of African descent were celebrated for their academic proficiency at the Cosumnes River College Recital Hall “Scholars in the Making” event on Feb. 29. Student personnel assistant for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Aujonique Dismukes moderated the 19 Annual Honors & Awards night ceremony honoring...

Actress visits film class to give students a glimpse into the world of horror movies

November 26, 2017

Film Professor Mark Steensland invited special guest actress Barbara Crampton to his Film Genre clas...

Native Night Concert showcases Native American heritage through music and dance

November 22, 2017

Four Native American acts performed live on Friday night at the Native Night Concert on Friday, as par...

Campus event celebrates veterans with games, treats and fun

November 14, 2017

The Veterans Resource Center put on an amazing event for the Cosumnes River College veterans and th...

Theater department’s production of ‘Chicago’ set to ‘Razzle Dazzle’ audiences

November 14, 2017

The hit musical “Chicago” is coming to Cosumnes River College thanks to the collaboration of the mus...

Local anthropological society showcased at expo

October 30, 2017

The annual Anthropology Expo was hosted by Cosumnes River College this year and featured different ven...

Sacramento Baroque Soloists team up with the music department for a fun-filled performance

October 18, 2017

A night of music and fun overtook the Recital Hall as the Sacramento Baroque Soloists performed along...

New student body president promises to speak for the students

October 18, 2017

Full-time student, president of the Muslim Student Association and student ambassador Halimeh Edais adde...

Asian art exhibition features family heirlooms full of history

Elizabeth Rodriguez, Staff

October 4, 2017

Filed under Campus Life, Features, Most Recent, Top Stories

Over at the Cosumnes River College Art Gallery, an array of art was displayed as part of an Asian Art Exhibit...

New students learn best tips on how to achieve academic success in college

Artemus Steele, Staff

September 20, 2017

Filed under Campus Life, Features

It’s the start of a new fall semester, and that means there are new incoming students. That being said, here are a few things new students should know. As new students, it's a good idea to get acquainted with the campus and its various services, such as counselors, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and various ...

Counseling pop-ups bring counseling services directly to students

John Cabales, Staff

September 19, 2017

Filed under Campus Life, Features

Counselors at Cosumnes River College are trying new and innovative ways to get students to come in and see them. One of those ways are what they call “counselor pop-ups” The idea of doing pop-ups was created by Christopher Torres, a Student Success and Support Program, or Triple SP, counselor. Torres said that when ...

No shame in a cultural name

April 18, 2017

As part of of Asian-Pacific American Heritage week, held earlier this month, English as a Second Lang...

Students share their appreciation of campus resources

Steven Bryla, Staff

April 5, 2017

Filed under Campus Life, Features

Cosumnes River College offers a wide variety of clubs and events going on its campus. Student opinions on the different opportunities that the campus is able to offer compares to what the student body looks for in attending the right college environment for them. For example, the campaign for the student election began ...