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The cast of “Assassins” rehearses two days before opening night. “Assassins” is playing from April 24-28 in the Black Box Theatre.

‘Assassins’ musical offers comedic take on presidential history

Valencia Luviano, News Editor
April 24, 2024
Therapist intern Demond Washington hands out a “Childhood Experience Questionnaire for Adults” for students to fill out during a workshop addressing trauma on April 3. The hosts and students discuss results of the questionnaire and normalized traumatic childhood experiences.

Workshop educates students on trauma

Valencia Luviano, News Editor
April 10, 2024
The first Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leadership conference in the Sacramento-San Joaquin region is held on March 22 at Cosumnes River College. Seven different educational institutions attend and guest speakers present nine different workshops educating students about AANHPI culture and community.

Students from Sacramento-San Joaquin region meet for first collaborative conference on campus

Melina DeBolt, Special to The Connection
March 27, 2024
Students gather around the Student Support Services table in the quad for the Hawk CARES Care Fest event on March 19. A food truck, gifts and resources were provided to students to promote different services on campus and in the community.

Hawk CARES Fest highlights student resources

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2024
Bad Bunny comes to Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center for his “Most Wanted” tour. The crowd waits in anticipation for the gates to open at 7 p.m.

Bad Bunny’s ‘Most Wanted’ tour features a horse and exclusive guest Feid

Valencia Luviano, News Editor
March 18, 2024
Instructional assistant for the music department Andrew Maloney releases his debut jazz album "Formation" on March 4. Maloney said he was inspired to create the album towards the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic and said he is already planning another album.

Instructional assistant releases debut jazz album, holds free concert on campus

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Disability Inclusion Consultant and advocate Rosemary McDonell-Horita speaks to over 50 students about equity, diversity and inclusion, kicking off Women's History Month at Cosumnes River College on Tuesday. McDonell-Horita says she has been an advocate for over 10 years and is a woman with multiple disabilities.

Campus kicks off women’s history month with disability rights advocate

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2024
River City High School Jazz ensemble performs on stage at the Cosumnes River College Black Box Theatre. The Golden Empire Jazz Festival is back after more than a decade.

Golden Empire Jazz Festival returns after more than a decade

Valencia Luviano, News Editor
February 28, 2024
'Golden Hills', by Cosumnes River College Art Department Chair and Professor Robin Johnson is displayed near the front doors of the Art Gallery. Johnson said, 'Golden Hills' is made up of 500 used horseshoes, representing the expectation of life truly being built on hard work and labor.

Art professor displays California diversity in exhibit

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2024
The Queer and Trans Community College Student Oral History Project shares the experiences of Los Rios LGBTQ+ students in 50 video interviews. The project was produced by American River College history professor Sara Smith-Silverman.

Online workshop highlights LGBTQ+ student experiences

Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
The culinary arts management program partners with the Central Kitchen, an organization with a mission to serve every student a delicious and nutritional meal, according to the Central Kitchen's website. Culinary Arts Management Professor Michael Frigm said the program's kitchen lab will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation and is estimated to be complete by November 2024.

Culinary program teaches comprehensive food service skills

Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer
February 22, 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
Principal consultant at Village Life Education Dr. Kirkwood speaks in the Recital Hall at Cosumnes River College on Feb. 13 for Black History Month. Dr. Kirkwood spoke with his son Malik Kirkwood about math literacy and its importance to students of color.

Keynote speaker discusses math literacy for Black History Month

Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer
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
The Oasis Coffee Bar in the cafeteria building officially opened on Jan. 29. The Oasis serves Starbucks drinks among a variety of food items.

New coffee bar now open on campus, serves food and Starbucks

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 31, 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
The athletics department has hired Terry Peyton to be the new swim and dive head coach, according to a news release from CRC Athletics in November. Peyton is tasked with building CRC's first men's swim team in school history.

New head coach of swim and dive has olympic experience

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
"Under the Door," directed by film and digital media major Biagan Dela Cruz, shows at a film premiere event Friday evening. The CRC RTVF department hosted the event for student filmmakers in the library and nine films were shown.

Film students show off their craft at premiere

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
A vision board created by the Connection's Gabriella Groves at the CIB's Vision Board Workshop on Wednesday. Many students said they felt the event was a time to relax before finals week.

Students relax, get creative at vision board workshop

Ella Pearman, Staff Writer
December 9, 2023
Paula Ly, a 21-year-old art major, sold her oil painting titled “Welcome” (right) during the opening event on Nov. 30. A hundred "10X10" pieces were submitted into the Art Gallery by students and staff.

Art exhibit sells and showcases student talent, students profit

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
College Nurse Michelle Barkley in her office on Monday looking over a harm reduction kit offered to students that includes Narcan nasal spray. In 2024 the kits will include fentanyl testing strips as required by AB 461.

Campus opioid-overdose prevention plan rolls out as harm reduction dialogue gets louder

Helen Harlan, News Editor
December 6, 2023
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