
November 16, 2011
Professor Elizabeth Huffman is the most recent addition to Cosumnes River College’s political science...

November 16, 2011
Leonardo DiCaprio goes back in time and plays the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s first director, J...
Varsha Narayan, Connection Staff
November 16, 2011
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Despite the success of his debut album “Thank Me Later,” Drake felt the record didn’t show his best work. His newly released follow-up album, “Take Care,” is another story.
For most fans, hip-hop has always provided a glimpse of urban reality. Drake explores a different side of hip-hop.
He raps about emotions an...

November 1, 2011
Coldplay’s fifth studio album “Mylo Xyloto” was officially released on Oct. 24, and in their traditional...

October 31, 2011
Zombies took the fountain stage on Oct. 26 at noon promoting Cosumnes River College’s Associated Student...

October 19, 2011
The daunting task of recreating the amazingly dreadful terror of “The Thing” unfortunately fails...
Varsha Narayan, Connection Staff
October 19, 2011
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In recent years, we have seen various social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter being used to raise awareness about various political protests and movements.
We saw Twitter play a huge part in Iran’s Green movement and Facebook play a even bigger role in Egypt’s uprising. Popular blogging site Tumblr is now...
Tammi Kolesinski, Connection staff
October 19, 2011
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The Extended Opportunity Program and Services at Cosumnes River College is conducting a workshop series on Friday afternoons this Fall. They invited Trader Joe’s to speak on Friday October 7.
“Trader Joe’s is here to let people know that it’s not too expensive to shop at Trader Joe’s.” said EOPS counselor Jackie...
Maggie Cabrey, Connection staff
October 19, 2011
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From late nights of finishing papers and 32 ounce coffee drinks, the stressful life of a college student can often lead to bad habits that can be detrimental to ones health.
“I drink a lot of coffee,” said Shirley Ann Jitarun, a 27-year-old political science major. “First I’m used to it. Second it keeps me alert...
Dorian Love, Connection Staff
October 19, 2011
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With the emergence of popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, Google has launched a social network of its own in hopes of dominating the social media world.
Google Plus is the new face of social media. It allows users to communicate with others, share photos and use Google’s search engine all at the...
Tammi Kolesinski, Connection Staff
October 6, 2011
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“Cyber-Plagiarism” is a growing problem on college campuses across the United States. Many school presidents, professors and students attribute the use of technology as a contributing factor, according to a recent study by Pew Research Center.
Cyber-plagiarism is defined as “copying or downloading in part, or in their...
Maggie Cabrey, Connection Staff
October 6, 2011
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Some students may have taken a music class or two from music professor Kurt Erickson, but what many may not know is that he recently wrote an opera.
The opera will be coming to Cosumnes River College the spring 2012 semester and is entitled “What Your Parents Don’t Want You to Know… (About Fairytales).” It is based...
Julian Ramos, Connection Staff
October 6, 2011
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While shrinking school budgets are continuously limiting classroom experiences, students at Cosumnes River College are creating their own opportunities through the journal “Globus Mundi.”
As a product of the global studies department, “Globus Mundi” is a student operated academic journal covering current international...
Varsha Narayan, Connection Staff
September 29, 2011
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Films centering around cancer and death usually produce more tears than they do laughs. However, “50/50” is not about the tears and the sentiment, it’s about finding humor during dark times.50/50 is an autobiographical story based on the experiences of Will Reiser, a producer on HBO’s Da Ali G Show and VH1′s Best Week...
Takara Campbell, Connection Staff
September 29, 2011
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Studying abroad has been described as a life changing experience and a opportunity one simply cannot pass up. However, studying abroad is something that many students dream of, but only few actually get to do.Each semester, a different school in the Los Rios district gets an opportunity to host a study abroad trip. This seme...
Maggie Cabrey, Connection Staff
September 23, 2011
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From late nights of finishing papers and 32 ounce coffee drinks, the stressful life of a college student can often lead to bad habits that can be detrimental to ones health.
“I drink a lot of coffee,” said Shirley Ann Jitarun, a 27-year-old political science major. “First I’m used to it. Second it keeps me alert in the...

September 21, 2011
The newly renovated Cosumnes River College cafeteria, also known as the Rio Bistro is back and creating...
Ashley Boucher, Connection Staff
September 21, 2011
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The college experience comes with more than just long hours of studying and partying, unfortunately students face health concerns such as anxiety, fatigue, unhealthy nutrition or the ever-lasting cold. However, with Student Health 101 students can be prepared and better their knowledge of a variety of health concerns.
“Studen...
Tammi Kolesinski, Connection Staff
September 14, 2011
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Students met for a musical presentation and orientation for the Composer’s Collective, a meeting of the minds for composers and vocalists put on by the Cosumnes River College Composition Club, at CRC on Aug. 31 introducing Ann Moss.
Faculty advisor, Kurt Erickson, and Ann Moss, soprano and guest Artist in Residence from ...

September 14, 2011
Many students endured the sun during the Textbook Scholarship Drawing, waiting and hoping to be one of...
Holly Sanderson, Connection Staff
September 1, 2011
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There are numerous equations which factor into the obstacles the average college student faces. Students not only are required to divide their time wisely between studies, social life and work in order to succeed, but must also face the pressures of affording an education. Affording a class does not stop at paying for the ...