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“I use AI for my major to correct things. I’m for it in terms of being a student, but not fully for it in a philosophical sense.” - Lesieli Netane, 21, film

How do you feel about the use of AI?

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 24, 2025
A crowd of protestors gathering at Folsom Lake College on April 15 to attend the “Fighting the Oligarchy” tour. The nationwide tour is an example of civil protest.

EDITORIAL: We must restore civility in this time of political division

Editorial Staff
May 21, 2025
“I just want to serve the community. Help out in any way I can.” - Cyril Williams, 21, human services

Why did you choose your major?

Simon Her, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025
Attendees take a group photo at the end of the event. May 5th is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

Campus honors national day of Indigenous awareness

Owaghianye Eki-Edo, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025
English Professor David Weinshilboum sharing one of his favorite poems during the poetry picnic. The event had food, drinks and there were prizes that were won by the participants for the picnic.

Campus shares poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
May 12, 2025
“To not let other people’s opinions affect you and how you see yourself.” -Michael Aguillar, 20, kinesiology

What was the best advice you ever received from your mom?

Josh Schwartz and Alexa Luna
May 10, 2025
Attendees recreating a Yoruba tradition on April 29. In this tradition the groom and his groomsmen lay on their stomachs in front of the bride’s parents, in order to get their blessing and respect.

African-American and African wedding traditions showcased by clubs

Marco Sanchez, Staff Writer
May 8, 2025
Students and staff gather in L-106 to observe Denim Day and show support for survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim clothing. Denim Day has been recognized nationwide since 1999.

Denim Day brings sexual assault awareness and resources to campus

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 7, 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
Sophomore second baseman Ryan Dechaine bats off a pitch from ARC’s starting pitcher in the bottom of the sixth. Despite the loss, CRC finishes the season with a 22-16 record, a three game improvement from last season where they finished 19-22.

Baseball loses to ARC 3-9 in regular season finale

Josh Schwartz, 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
Sophomore pitcher Ben Pernetti starts game one against the Beavers and pitches six innings. The Hawks are now standing with a 11-13 conference record and head into playoffs Friday and Saturday.

Hawks take first game of series against Beavers 17-6

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
May 2, 2025
“Water by the Spoonful” promotional poster. The play explores human struggles with addiction and trauma.

Pulitzer Prize-winning play comes to campus

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Ryan Coogler’s latest film “Sinners,” released worldwide on April 18, to a 8.2 IMDB score and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film had the highest grossing opening weekend for an original film in the 2020’s and has held onto the top spot in the box office as of Sunday.

‘Sinners’ shows off the beauty of cinema

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Rapper Ken Carson released his fourth album “More Chaos,” via Opium this month. The album features a flurry of abrasive beats and tense lyrics for an energetic listen.

Ken Carson perfects his rage sound with ‘More Chaos’

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025
A middle school student stops a solar car at the end of the track. SMUD hosts the solar car race every year at Cosumnes River College for middle and high school students.

Earth Day celebration kicks off with energy efficiency

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
Spectators admire student's artwork along the walls of Cosumnes River College's Art Gallery during the Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition on Thursday. Student's have the opportunity to have their work purchased from the gallery until the exhibit closes on May 15 and receive 100% of the proceeds.

Annual student-juried exhibition lined wall-to-wall with inspired artworks for sale

Seth Henderson, Copy Editor
April 27, 2025
“I would do the same thing I'm doing now. I love what I do.” - Mark List, 54, adjunct geology professor

HAWK TALK: What would you be doing if money wasn’t an object?

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
April 26, 2025
Speaker Biaghan Dela Cruz, a 20-year-old film major, presents a workshop on April 17 to teach students how to overcome generational trauma and become the version of themselves without worrying about what their parents think. The workshop allowed students to realize that they aren’t going through this experience alone and there’s other students who are going through the same problem.

Asian-American Heritage Month workshop discusses generational views of success

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 24, 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
Sophomore little Carlie McCormick tips the ball during the Hawks’ win against American River College on Friday. The team is shifting their focus to the Big 8 Conference Pairs Championship on April 25.

Hawks beat Folsom Lake and American River before championship chase

Kaden Richards, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
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