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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
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 documentary “Am I Racist,” tackling issues with race in America premiered in theaters on Sept. 13. The film was produced by Matt Walsh, a political commentator from The Daily Wire, and directed by the director of “What Is a Woman?,” Justin Folk.

‘Am I Racist’ documentary challenges diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2024
‘Just be straightforward from the beginning;’ looking at situationships

‘Just be straightforward from the beginning;’ looking at situationships

Valencia Luviano, News Editor
February 14, 2024
As of Jan. 1, California raises its minimum wage to $16 per hour, expecting to see higher increases for fast food and healthcare workers in the coming months. Fast food workers will see an increase to $20 per hour and healthcare workers will see an increase ranging from $18 to $23, according to CalMatters.

Wages increase in California, students and faculty react

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2024
Strawberry Creek, located along the northern border of Cosumnes River College, is maintained by local agencies, but still susceptible to localized flooding, according to Sacramento County. In January of 2023, Elk Grove experienced historical flooding which caused death, fear and evacuation, according to the SacBee.

Is Elk Grove ready for another El Niño?

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2024
A student reported an attempted robbery on campus to Los Rios Police on Sept. 12. Neighboring jurisdictions were notified of the suspect's description.

Student reports attempted robbery on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023
These books were purchased as class sets for the Zero Textbook Cost program. If a professor adopts a class set of textbooks, students are able to check out a copy at no charge.

Zero Textbook Cost program continues to grow

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2023
Spiritual activist Gemma Benton on the right sharing a Miwok story and NAHER Clerk November Rain on the left listening in the Center of Inclusion and Belonging on Tuesday. NAHER hosted the event to bring awareness to MMIWG2S.

Activist brings awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2023
Indoor seating at restaurants has opened once again with limited capacity. Gyms, movie theaters and museums have also reopened.

As other states see spiking COVID-19 cases, should California be reopening restaurants and gyms?

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
Student reporter Mason White, captures what the newsroom looks like during this pandemic on April 6. White shows that they are practicing social distancing while working.

Los Rios student reporter endures news station changes amid coronavirus

Mariana Sanchez and Allesandra Sarantopulos
April 6, 2020

Hawk Cares program impacted by shutdown

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
The campus is vacant in broad daylight on Wednesday March 18. All Los Rios campuses are now closed and have suspended all face-to-face classes.

Faculty prepare to move classes online due to school closure

Matt Turner, Staff Writer
March 19, 2020

Nutrition Professor helps students prepare for exams

Chris Woodard, Staff Writer
March 16, 2020
The Los Rios Police Department sent out a crime bulletin Monday morning regarding an armed robbery incident. It took place near the intersection of Calvine and Center Parkway, just off the CRC campus perimeter.

Crime bulletin released in regards to armed robbery

Mariana Sanchez and Jacob Peterson
February 11, 2020
The CRC cafeteria, Aramark, was closed due to health and safety issues. A drainage issue led the cafeteria to close their kitchen on Monday.

CRC cafeteria closes kitchen due to drainage issue

Ajay Sharma and Austin Scott
February 11, 2020
Studies show that college students suffer from sleep deprivation. Students at Cosumnes River College have reported to experience lack of sleep causing them to feel unfocused in school.

Sleep deprivation affects college students academic performance

Allesandra Sarantopulos, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020

Students promote healing after assault

Halimeh Edais, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019

Safe Spaces emphasizes support for students

Summer Lomendehe, Connection Staff
November 12, 2018

Challenges working students face could be beneficial

Kristi Doan, Staff
March 16, 2017
The Los Rios Internships & Career Services, otherwise known as LINCS, is a website that students can use to find internships with the help of the Career Center, CalWORKS, and Co-op Work Experience and Internship Programs. This service is available to current and former students as well as members of the local community of each of the four Los Rios colleges.

Building skills and networking are just a few perks of student internships

Nicole Goodie, Staff Writer
May 18, 2015
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