Campus Life – Page 3 – The Connection

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

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

Transfer Day offers students a chance to get their transfer questions answered

October 3, 2017

Transfer Day is an opportunity for students of all levels and majors to get a taste of their options...

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

Artemus Steele, Staff

September 20, 2017

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

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

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 ...

Campus crimes are a reminder to be cautious

Missy Amaya and Justin Cordero

March 21, 2017

As emailed bulletins about crimes committed at Cosumnes River College circulate, students have begun to realize that they should be more cautious when alone on campus. Many college students, especially freshmen, like to believe that the campus is a completely safe place where nothing bad can happen to them. Most of them are shoc...

Theatre production of ‘Arcadia’ is filled with chemistry

Jannah Khalil, Staff

March 21, 2017

In their first production of the semester, the Cosumnes River College theatre department presents a successful performance of Tom Sheppard’s “Arcadia.” “Arcadia” takes place in Sidley Park, an English country estate, and fluctuates between the past and present to tell the story of what occurred at the estate year...

Challenges working students face could be beneficial

Kristi Doan, Staff

March 16, 2017

Working through college could only lighten the debt burden for students. A working student struggles to pay tuition and living expenses. In a 2013 study by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, 70 - 80 percent of college students are working and enrolled in some form of postsecondary education. �...

Students and faculty urge newcomers to take advantage of resources

Jannah Kahlil, Staff

March 8, 2017

As a new semester rolls in, Cosumnes River College welcomes a new batch of freshman in need of advice and guidance on how to smoothly navigate through their next few years. Many freshmen start college nervous and unsure of how they will proceed through the next few years to reach their goal, whatever it may be. But what f...

Unequal opportunity for black students discussed at Black History Month event

February 22, 2017

An interactive talk kicked off Black History Month at Cosumnes River College. Raquel Simental, direc...

Safe Spaces program holds event to unify students

February 9, 2017

Safe Spaces Day was held on Feb. 7 and was an event that raised awareness for the Safe Spaces program at ...

Students question authenticity of holiday

Steven Bryla, Staff

February 9, 2017

As the rain continues to fall on the Cosumnes River College campus, students only have a few more days until it starts raining hearts on Valentine’s Day. Cupid shoots his arrow hoping to bring single people together to enjoy a night of fun with one another or just let couples go out and spoil each other for one night. But ...

Annual celebration gives Black Student Union a platform

Kristi Doan, Staff

February 9, 2017

It’s Black History Month and Black Student Union is hosting a celebration with a progressive purpose. Black History Month is an annual celebration that recognizes achievements of African Americans in United States history. “This month is a time where we can bring awareness to events in history everyone could get more educa...

Students react to the remembrance of Pearl Harbor

Abigail Babineau, Staff

December 10, 2016

Three quarters of a century ago, a deadly attack was carried out on the shores of Hawaii. This tragedy washed up on Hawaii like an unexpected Tsunami. Pearl Harbor was struck in devastation, explosions, and blood. Years later in 2016, some think that the nation does not reflect and honor that day as true as it should be. ...

STEM provides women equal opportunities

Abigail Babineau, Staff

December 3, 2016

Women interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees sometimes feel as if they are outnumbered by the population of men dominating the field. STEM is a program at Cosumnes River College for students in majors revolving around STEM. Sarah Jones, 20-year-old engineering major, thinks that women sometime...