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Profesora de comunicaciones Ana Mercado da una conferencia en su aula, ubicada en BS-126. Mercado usa sus luchas pasadas para ayudar a apoyar a los estudiantes a través de la educación superior.

Profesora de comunicaciones apoya estudiantes tras batalla personal de inmigración

Idalys Aguirre, Sports Editor
May 19, 2025
Men's basketball assistant coach Bernard Seals leads the team through warmup drills. The Hawks ended their season with a 21-11 overall record, advancing to the quarter finals of the 3C2A championship before ending their season.

Men’s basketball reflects on record-breaking season

Owaghianye Eki-Edo, Staff Writer
May 4, 2025
Noah Canter, sophomore catcher, prepares to swing against American River College on April 22. Canter finished the regular season with 15 home runs, breaking the record for most home runs in a regular season by a CRC athlete.

From injury woes to breaking records, baseball team’s catcher goes D1

Marco Sanchez, Staff Writer
May 4, 2025
Los Rios Community College District’s ninth Chancellor Dr. Brian King sitting in CC-262 on Monday. King said he plans to retire in June 2026, stating he is proud of leaving the district better than he found it.

Chancellor King ‘proud’ to retire after over a decade of service

Avani Kumar, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2025
Softball head coach Kristy Schroeder joins the team in a huddle after the Hawks faced San Jose City College on Feb. 11. The team improved to a 19-15 overall record after defeating Sierra College 11-0 on April 12.

Hawks softball excels academically and on the field

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
April 18, 2025
RTVF Professor Kevin John Peters teaching his Wednesday broadcast journalism class in L-102. John said his goal is to prepare students with broadcast skills for the real world.

Professor during the day, sports anchor by night

Melina DeBolt, News Editor
April 16, 2025
Librarian Dr. Rochelle Perez’s LIBR 318 class began online on March 24, teaching students about informational literacy. Along with this course, the library offers a handful of other resources for students.

Students learn classroom literacy skills in library course

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
New MI CASA director Melissa Sanchez stands in front of a welcome poster saying “Bienvenidos” near the entrance of the program’s space, in L-309. Sanchez said being the director is her dream job, and works to support students as they navigate college life.

Alumna returns to campus as director of MI CASA

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
Communications Professor Ana Mercado giving a lecture in her classroom, located at BS-126. Mercado uses her past struggles to help support students through higher education.

Communications professor supports students following personal immigration battle

Marco Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 2, 2025
Professors Jim West and Patty Felkner at their photo exhibit in the Art Gallery on Jan. 30. The show “Coda,” commemorates the work of the retiring professors, and is open for viewing through Feb. 20.

Photo exhibit showcases work of retiring professors

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Astronomy Professor Michael Strong teaches his astronomy laboratory class in Science 306 on Jan. 23. After overcoming hearing loss, Strong weaves humor about the challenges he’s faced into his teaching.

Astronomy professor manages hearing loss with humor

Simon Her, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
The sewing room in the Makerspace, room T-116 and T-117, includes a sewing and embroidery machine and supplies that any Cosumnes River student can use. The Makerspace also provides equipment for woodwork, printing, textiles and more.

Makerspace welcomes students to explore new skills

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Sophomore goalkeeper Mellanie Chernay walks behind the Hawks' goal post to grab a spare ball and a sip of water during the first round of the 3C2A Women's Northern California Regional Soccer Championships at home on Nov. 20. The Hawks go on to defeat their opponent, the Butte College Roadrunners, 6-0 during a wet and rainy game.

Sophomore transfer shines bright for women’s soccer

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
Long Bui, a 20-year-old civil engineer major, collaborates with the Architecture Student Association in the Bridge Building competition on Thursday. The Curiosity Engineering Club gives students the opportunity to learn more about engineering and participate in competitions.

Engineering club builds solar boats for SMUD competition

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Athletic Director Collin Pregliasco stands in the athletic department’s office at Cosumnes River College, talking with a colleague on May 14. Pregliasco has been the director of athletics and dean of kinesiology, health and athletics since 2017.

Athletic program flourishes due to director’s work ethic

Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer
May 15, 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 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
Deedria Clark-Peeler at a men's baseball game. Clark-Peeler is the daughter of James "Gym" Clark and the official stat-keeper for Cosumnes River College.

Revered coach’s daughter leads her own legacy

Alex Grado, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
"Outstretched" by Yvette Joslyn

Former student uses art to heal trauma

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
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
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