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The Umoja Diop Scholars hosted Black Resistance Day on Feb. 15 in the Recital Hall. The event included Artistic Director and Founder Olivia Jasmin James of Fenix Drum and Dance Company and three members of the company performing traditional African drum and dances.

Black Resistance Day event features dancing and keynote speaker

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The Domestic Disturbance concept album fundraiser occurred on Friday and involved Sacramento singer Carla Fleming. Fleming performed songs from her album, which carried strong themes revolving around domestic violence.

Sacramento artist performs album about domestic violence for musical fundraiser

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
The Umoja Diop Scholars hosted a movie day with a showing of the film Love and Basketball in the Winn Center on Feb. 13. They decided on this film for the dominant African American cast in the film along with it tying to both holidays of Valentines Day and Black History Month.

Program hosts movie day showing of ‘Love and Basketball’ for Black History Month

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
The Last of Us TV series premiered on HBO on Jan. 15 and releases a new episode once every week for their nine-episode season. Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams on the left and Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller.

‘The Last of Us’ is the best video game to TV series adaptation yet

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
The Student Senate of the Associated Students of Cosumnes River College at the California State Capitol building on Jan. 27. The leadership team practiced lobbying at the Capitol on lobby day training.

Students learn how to make an impact in student government

Cathryn Ours, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Artists Katri Uno and Roy Lizama pose in front of Unos clay masks in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. The Vessel and Visage art exhibition featured works from both artists.

Art exhibit spotlights ceramic medium

Gabriella Lipsky, Features Editor
February 8, 2023
A free coffee get-together event was held in the library lobby on campus on Jan. 31 where students learn about TimelyCare, which is a virtual health platform that provides free medical and mental health services. Client Success Manager with TimelyCare Jenna Galezniak provides more information about TimelyCare to students.

Medical and mental health service provides free care for students

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
The Pre-Health Club held its first meeting on Jan. 27. The meeting was held in room SCI-206 and included slideshow introductions from the club president, club secretary and club advisors.

Club creates community for students in the medical field

Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
College Nurse Michelle Barkley standing in front of her office in the Operations & Public Safety Building. This year is her 20th year as a college nurse for CRC.

College nurse marks two decades of service at CRC

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
CRC Athletics held a fundraiser called Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday which donates to the American Cancer Society. The Wall of Hope honors anyone who has fought or is fighting cancer by having their name placed on the wall.

Hawks raise money and awareness for cancer in basketball fundraiser

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2023
CRC celebrated Lunar New Year in the Center of Inclusion and Belonging on Jan. 26. Attendees were able to meet APIDA HAWKS students, learn about the history and traditions of Lunar New Year and get free boba.

Campus celebrates Lunar New Year and acknowledges recent shootings

Alex Grado, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
CRCs Fire Technology Program demonstrates new virtual reality headsets to help train students in the Winn Center on Monday. The event allowed visitors to try on the headsets and see different scenarios that students will go through.

Fire Technology program receives new way to train students to fight fires

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
The heavy rain has impacted how outdoor sports have been able to practice for the upcoming season. Softball and baseball players explain their experience practicing during the storms.

Hawks outdoor sports face adversity early due to heavy rain

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Groundskeeper Todd Zurfluh has worked for over 25 years for the Los Rios Community College District. Zurfluh recently got a full-time job as a groundskeeper at the Cosumnes River College campus.

Groundskeeper brings joy to his work every day

Cathryn Ours, Special to The Connection
December 16, 2022
Mr. Perrys is a diner located in Sacramento that serves fried chicken, prime rib and daily homemade soups. Samille “Sam” Clark, a retired Kaiser Oakland staffer, is eating a fisherman platter meal, which is a plate of fried fish and french fries.

Local diner serves up comfort food and old-school charm

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Ashley Gonzalez after her game against Lassen Community College. Gonzalez is co-captain and point guard for the CRC womens basketball team.

Women’s basketball guard moves states to continue her passion of basketball

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
One way to meet new people in the age of the internet is online dating. While it may seem like an easy option, its not the best way to find your significant other.

Online dating is fun and exciting, but does it really work?

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
A new Christmas film Violent Night was released on Dec. 2. The film is an action comedy and stars David Harbour as Santa Claus.

‘Violent Night’ brings holiday cheer in different ways

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Cosumnes River College’s department of theatre arts held a rehearsal for their upcoming musical play called “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Black Box Theatre on Wednesday. The actors in the play are waiting for the rehearsal to begin.

Theatre department rehearses for upcoming play amid campus closure

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Old Town Elk Grove celebrates its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and the 35th Annual Dickens Street Faire on Saturday. Families are crowded around the tree and enjoying the ceremony.

Elk Grove rings in the holiday season with the traditional tree lighting

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
The Dean of Arts, Media and Entertainment Brian Rickel held a sit-down event called Lunchbox with the Dean at the AME quad on Nov. 16. Rickel has conversations with students about their college experiences.

Dean talks to students about their college experiences

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
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