Features – Page 4 – The Connection

Professor illustrates comic-style textbook for classes

April 13, 2018

The last event for March’s celebration of Women’s History took place on March 22 at the Winn Center,...

‘Extinction’ is an expensive broken record

April 13, 2018

“Extinction” is a game that is very hard to recommend. Its repetitive nature and fundamental gameplay...

Speakers read famous speeches by influential women

Victoria Blanco, News Editor/Opinion Editor

April 12, 2018

In honor of Women’s History Month and theme of the expression “Nevertheless, She Persisted,” a reading of famous speeches by influential women were given by students and staff on March 21 in the Recital Hall. The event was moderated by history professors Diana Reed and Alex Peshkoff, who also provided historical context...

Diversity in films show promise through box office

April 6, 2018

Director Ryan Coogler was tasked with directing “Black Panther," a movie where over 90 percent of the...

‘Ready Player One’ pops onto screens and culture

John Cabales, Writer

April 6, 2018

“Ready Player One” is a new movie adapted from the novel written by Ernest Cline and is set in the...

New theatre professor settles into academic setting

April 5, 2018

Technical Theater Professor Martin Flynn is in his second semester at Cosumnes River College, and had...

Student movie gets selected by two film festivals

April 5, 2018

A student-led film project made for Professor Lauren Wagner’s Intermediate Film class last semester...

Speakers address reproductive rights and unconscious bias against women of color

March 21, 2018

Professors Jennifer Denbow and Rebecca Kluchin talked about their research on reproductive rights in...

Fundraising event showcases student programs

March 12, 2018

Staff and students came together on Saturday evening for Cosumnes River College Foundation’s...

African American students honored during awards night

Arnoldo Fernandes, Staff Writer

March 12, 2018

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...

Women’s basketball head coach returns from break

Dario Lizarraga, Staff Writer

March 12, 2018

When Coach Coral Sage had a baby last June, she decided to take the following semester off to spend some time with her infant son. But now, the head coach for women’s basketball has returned and has hit the ground running for her players and students. “Besides being off with my son, having the chance to step back...