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Sophomore guard Brandon Scott shooting a shot against Santa Rosa Junior College on Jan. 31. Scott ended the game with 36 minutes played, seven rebounds, 30 points and the game-winning shot.

Basketball guard’s desire for success lands him at CRC

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
February 26, 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
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
Music Professor Omari Tau. Tau went on tour with Disneys The Lion King for nearly nine years and is now a music professor at CRC.

Music professor brings experiences from stage to classroom

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2022
Interim Womens Basketball Head Coach, Samuel Kirby. This is Kirbys first year coaching the Hawks basketball team.

New women’s basketball coach pairs optimism and honesty

Gabriella Lipsky, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Psychology Professor Jessica Burris, who graduated from CRC, became a professor in 2021.

Psychology professor brings personal experiences to classroom, connects with students

Kadreanna Walker, Special to The Connection
August 16, 2022
Sophomore pitcher Ashlee Toy. Toy was named Big 8 Pitcher of the Year and first-team all-conference.

Pitcher’s journey from cancelled season to all-conference team

Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection
May 19, 2022
Freshman Catcher Harry Owen. Owen was named CRC athlete of the week twice this season.

Baseball catcher uplifts team

Gabriella Lipsky, Special to The Connection
May 18, 2022
Photography Professor Patty Felkner. Felkner has been a photography professor for 30 years.

Professor talks about COVID-19 outbreak and inspiration for photography

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Former RTVF student, Colleen Stymeist-Wood, directed a documentary titled JOE238. This documentary will premiere on Dec. 15 on KVIE.

Former RTVF student creates documentary on the reality of organ donation

Rianne Herrera, Staff Writer
November 27, 2021
Volleyball player Victoria Espinoza. Espinoza plays the position of defensive specialist for the CRC womens volleyball team.

Volleyball libero racks up over 300 digs so far this season

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
CRC Music Professor Lisa Beebe. Beebe helps with the behind the scenes of the In the Studio series with the music department.

Professor discusses about achievements and “In the Studio” series

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Yoga Professor and Womens Basketball Coach Coral Sage in her living room performing a yoga pose. Sages yoga videos are used for her online classes and are accessible to her students and everyone on YouTube.

Yoga professors discuss their online experiences and the benefits of practicing yoga

Hannah Villarreal, Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
Coronado swinging at a pitch during a game in the spring 2020 season. Coronado was leading the team in batting average and runs scored before the pandemic halted the season.

Softball player discusses her athletic career and future plans

Edith Nunez, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
The CRC Hawks volleyball team. Talons up!

Volleyball blocker looks ahead despite postponed season

Sherlyn Garcia, Staff Writer
November 3, 2020

Sophomore left forward provides team success with leadership and positivity

Adam Camarena, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
“Strayt Talk with Strayhand,” hosted by Oddie Strayhand, is a weekly podcast series based in Elk Grove, Calif. The podcast aims to highlight local and national athletic and business success stories and is currently streaming in 14 countries.

Local podcaster sheds light on Sacramento area and national success stories

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
Cosumnes River College Department Chair of Counseling and Professor Ray Mapeso shares this photo of him from a hiking trail in New Zealand called the Milford Track. In total, it was a 70-mile hike and it took a total of four days.

Counselor and professor’s perseverance creates happiness for himself and others

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Alumni of Cosumnes River College LeShea Munoz shares a photo of the streets of South Korea. Every person in sight is wearing a face mask when they go out for their essential needs.

Alumna shares her experience of coronavirus response in South Korea

Chris Woodard, Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
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