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The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards celebrates diversity, talent and music

Allesandra Sarantopulos, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
The remake of the classic film "Little Women" came out in Dec. 2019. Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chamalet played the lead roles in the film which was directed by Greta Gerwig.  

The 2019 adaptation of “Little Women” becomes a box office hit and award nominee

Allesandra Sarantopulos, Staff Writer
January 21, 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

Dance classes foster sense of community for dancers

Michaela Graves, Staff Writer
December 24, 2019
Disney+ launched on Nov. 12 and has since been met with positive reviews. The streaming service offers various types of media from Walt Disney-owned channels such as National Geographic.

Disney+ brings the magic to the world of streaming

Michaela Graves, Staff Writer
December 24, 2019
The beginning figure drawing class surrounds two models to sketch portraits of them from all angles. The class emphasizes the use of physical anatomy to draw.

Sketch class incorporates lessons on human anatomy

Alicia Lopez, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
Due to a lack of students enrolling in the program that oversees the greenhouse, the Horticulture department and the Nutrition and Food department have teamed up and develop a Certificate of Proficiency in Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture. This would also try to revive the greenhouse.

Greenhouse shifts to incorporate food production

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
Despite what some people may think, being vegan or vetarian doesn't have to be so costly. These types of diets can be cost-efficient, as they are based around whole grains, among other things.

Does eating on a vegan or vegetarian diet have to take a crunch out of your pocket?

Priscilla Garcia-Pargas, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
The Filipino Club engages with one another during a meeting held in Winn-225. The club aims to uplift Filipino students on campus as well as educate others on Filipino culture.

Club hopes to highlight Filipino culture and heritage

Michaela Graves, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
Single-use plastic such as plastic comes and utensils have been the subject of several California bills this year that would reduce it in the upcoming years. Recycling, in general, will help reduce waste in the state.

California attempts to decrease usage of single-use plastic

Cameron Werblun, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
The 2019 film "Charlie's Angels" centers around three women whose goal is to stop mass destruction from occurring. The film premiered on Nov. 15 and has been hailed as a female-empowering movie.

‘Charlie’s Angels’ embraces inclusivity and honors its feminist origins

Priscilla Garcia-Pargas, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
While the chances to get the best deals of the year during Black Friday have gone, several discounts are still offered to students. Companies like Spotify and Amazon offer membership programs specifically for students, for instance.

Students can still find discounts post-Black Friday

Priscilla Garcia-Pargas, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Transfer Center Clerk Channing Corbin helps a student by making sure he has all the required documents for his UC application. The Transfer Center is located in L-217 and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Student service helps student through transfer process

Michaela Graves, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
“Last Christmas” tells the unfortunate but uplifting story of Kate, who is inspired by her love interest Tom after falling into a year's long rut following a heart transparent surgery. The film, which is a romantic comedy, premiered on Nov. 8.

Henry Golding proves he’s this season’s best boyfriend in ‘Last Christmas’

Summer Lomendehe, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019

‘Meat’ the best burger locations in town

Mason White, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
Free candy was offered inside some Halloween baskets. Hawk-O-Ween, which was held in the quad on Oct. 31, featured Halloween-inspired tables that were set up in the quad.

Costumes, candy and clubs, oh my!

Lucy Vang, Staff Writer
November 10, 2019
Photographs, candles, food and personal belongings are some of the objects placed on the ofrenda during Dia de Los Muertos. The Puente Club organized their own Dia De Los Muertos Community Celebration on Thursday.

Club hosts and celebrates Dia de Los Muertos

Mariana Sanchez, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
Students like to play fighting games such as “Guilty Gear Xrd” on a computer monitor in the cafeteria. The games played at the table range from new releases to more retro titles.

Students connect through video games

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
The Veteran Resource Center, located in L-103, gives student veterans a space to acquire various types of resources. To qualify for services provided by the VRC, students must bring a DD-214 form to prove their years of service.

Center aids student veterans on campus

Samuel Williams, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
Warner Brothers' “Joker” tells the story about Batman's notoriously-known villains. The movie premiered on Oct. 4.

“Joker” laughs its way to the top of the box office

Cameron Werblun, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
Super-M is a male K-pop group comprised of various artists under SM Entertainment. The group's first album, titled "The 1st Mini Album," was released on Oct. 4.

K-pop group Super-M jumps into the future with first mini-album

Summer Lomendehe, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
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