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Natomas based painter Raul Mejia leads a tutorial at the "Paint and Pan Dulce" event in the Center for Inclusion and Belonging on Wednesday. The event celebrated Latinx History Month and was hosted by MI CASA and the Center for Inclusion and Belonging.

Latinx Month celebrated with paint and pastry event

Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
The Cosumnes River College Theatre Department's production of "Electra" opened on Friday in the Black Box Theatre and plays through Oct. 22. This is from a scene with cast members, from left to right Joshua Webb, Jianna Eugenio, Eric Charlton and Macie Utile.

‘Electra’ provides futuristic take on classic play

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Music Professor Omari Tau leads the Contemporary Gospel Choir in a preview concert on Tuesday. The concert took place in the AME quad and was presented by CRC's Music Department to promote one of their many live events that week.

Gospel choir’s preview highlights fall concert series

Helen Harlan, News Editor
October 14, 2023
CRC held an event celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday. Many campus organizations came together to illuminate the indigenous American experience for students.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day showcases campus intersectionality

Theo French, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Michael Pelcazar, of the National University of Singapore, presents his remarks on the ethics of artificial intelligence at the 18th Annual CRC-CPPE Fall Ethics Symposium on Oct. 9 at Sac State. Day two of the event took place in the Winn Center at Cosumnes River College on Oct. 10, featuring a panel discussion on the use of AI in education and economics.

Annual symposium discusses ethics of artificial intelligence

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
Students learn information about different colleges during Transfer Day on Oct. 5 in the quad. More than 50 colleges were in attendance with university representatives talking to students about their majors and programs.

Students meet with college recruiters for Transfer Day, over 50 colleges in attendance

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Student Senate Treasurer Holden Alameda advises a student to vote in favor of Measure A in the upcoming Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 special election. The results will affect how all Los Rios students afford public transportation.

Students to vote to extend or end low-cost transit passes in special election

Helen Harlan, News Editor
October 6, 2023
Sacramento based director and choreographer, Morgan "Mo" Hernandez teaches students bachata on Sept. 28. In addition to teaching dance classes, Hernandez has a dance team called Libertad.

Dance and history merge at LatinX Heritage Month event

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Students and veterans gather in the quad for a Taco Tuesday event held by the Veterans Resource Center, catered by Chando's Tacos. The event helps bring exposure of their organization to students on campus.

Veterans Resource Center brings students together with tacos

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
The Hawk Closet is located in the Hawk CARES Center in P-48. Students enrolled in three or more units are welcome to one full outfit a month.

Hawk CARES helps students dress for success 

Serentena Rositani, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
The Pride Center’s Student Personal Assistant Alejandra Trejo and Clerk Yvonne Johnson hosts bingo and trivia at their mixer supporting community growth on Wednesday. The Pride Center is open Monday through Friday to all students and staff.

Pride Center mixer welcomes students and faculty

Ella Pearman, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
CRC has seen an 11% jump in enrollment in the last year. With only 1% fewer enrollments than in pre-pandemic fall 2019, campus officials offer thoughts on this development.

Campus sees an 11% boost in enrollment since last year

Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
California State University will increase their tuition starting the fall semester of 2024. The increase was approved by CSU's Board of Trustees on Sept. 13.

Students respond to the 6% tuition hike at CSU

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Dr. Edwin Fagin, economics professor and the chess club's advisor, meets with members on Thursday at 12:30 in the quad. Over a dozen people attended the club's first in-person meeting since COVID-19.

Chess club fosters community with return to in-person meet-ups

Helen Harlan, News Editor
September 26, 2023
Author and immigration advocate Julissa Arce spoke at the Latinx History Month keynote event in the Winn Center on Sept. 19. Arce spoke about immigration, her personal struggles from adapting to American customs and her success.

Latinx writer shares her personal experiences with imposter syndrome

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
1 Degree of Separation is a comedy group from Rocklin that aims to end the stigma on mental health through laughter. The group performed on Sept. 14 in the Recital Hall.

Stand-up comedy show addresses campus mental health

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
A student writes an affirmation on the chalk walk at Tuesday's mental health fair. The fair was followed by a lecture from Sacramento-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Adriana Rodriguez on Wednesday.

Student mental health care highlighted in back-to-back events

Helen Harlan, News Editor
September 18, 2023
Biology major Ricky Pool, 19, using an equalizer modular weight station during class. This is Pool's third semester in the adaptive fitness class.

Adaptive fitness classes offer students specialized equipment, sense of community

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023
A student reported an attempted robbery on campus to Los Rios Police on Sept. 12. Neighboring jurisdictions were notified of the suspect's description.

Student reports attempted robbery on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023
Tutoring Service Coordinator Ryana Fisher speaks to a student in her office inside the Tutoring Center. The Tutoring Center, located on the second floor of the Learning Resource Center, is having an Open House on Sept. 13 and 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tutoring services offer incentives to students, staff

Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
The art division hosted the opening of the faulty art show on Aug. 24. The exhibition is located in the Art Gallery to view Monday-Thursday by appointment.

Art gallery celebrates faculty work

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
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