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Isaac Dew-Hiersoux, a 23-year-old history major, shares his poem "Renaissance" on the open mic during Pies and Poetry in the Reading and Writing Center on Oct. 23, located in the Learning Resource Center in room 203. Pies and Poetry gives faculty the opportunity to present their poetry with limited open mic performances from students.

Pies and Poetry celebrates Sacramento’s first poetry week

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
A ballot drop box sits within the College Center near the Admissions and Records desk on the Cosumnes River College campus until Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Some local Voting Centers opened on Oct. 26 for in-person voting and other select locations will open on Nov. 2, with all locations open on Election Day from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

How to register to vote as Election Day approaches

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Sophomore forward Angelina Ortiz jukes a Las Positas College defender during their winning match at home on Aug. 27. The Hawks defeated the American River College Beavers 5-2 at home, making their record 8-4-3.

Women’s soccer claims commanding victory against ARC

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
October 29, 2024
Communication studies Professor Georgine Hodgkinson discusses with her class the use of rhetorical devices by politicians on Oct. 15 in room BS 128. The political campaign communication course is available during election years and teaches students to analyze speeches and communication tactics of politicians.

Political class makes appearance during presidential election year

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
The Hawks' freshman forwards Mia Perez, middle, and Sadie Stoll, right, prepare to receive the ball before scoring against Las Positas College at home on Tuesday, Aug. 27, winning 4-1. The Hawks played against the Sierra College Wolverines, tying the game 1-1 on Tuesday Oct. 22.

Women’s soccer ties with Sierra after intense match

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The women’s volleyball team huddles on Sept. 25 in a game against Sierra College. The Hawks defeat Santa Rosa on Oct.18 in a close-point match.

Volleyball strikes back, defeats Santa Rosa during second matchup

Ellie Pele, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The Hawks’ sophomore forward, Mason Harder, advances the ball up field against a Clovis Community College midfielder at home on Tuesday. The Hawks defeat Clovis 4-0 before losing to the Fresno City College Rams on Friday at home 2-0.

Men’s soccer scores four unanswered goals to see victory against Clovis

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
October 27, 2024
Author and poet Oswaldo Vargas reads part of his poem titled “Crossandra” during his presentation on Tuesday in Winn 150. Vargas talks about his experience as an undocumented queer writer as part of Undocumented Student Month of Action.

Speaker discusses journey growing up as an undocumented writer

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Jennifer King's "A Seat at the Table" piece lays in a pile under the exhibition title, containing deconstructed chairs. The exhibition will be open until Nov. 17 in Cosumnes River College’s Art Gallery.

Art exhibition tells story of displacement and self-discovery

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2024
Librarian Rochelle Perez discusses artificial intelligence terms and vocabulary in "AI Made Simple: A Workshop for the Curious Mind" on Oct. 16 in L-245. The next workshop will be on Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. in the same room.

Library hosts workshop exploring ethics of artificial intelligence

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
“Look Back” released in theaters in the United States on Oct. 4. The film, originally released in Japan on June 28, follows two girls and their dreams to become manga artists.

‘Look Back’ offers heartfelt tribute to manga artists

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2024
Professor Ryan Perez Adame, the Pride Center coordinator, unpacks microaggressions in a workshop on Oct. 17. Adame teaches students what microaggressions are and the impact they can have on people.

Pride Center unpacks microaggressions during event

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
Hawks sophomore midfielder Mason Harder makes a play on the ball at the end of the first half in their match against the Santa Rosa Bear Cubs on Tuesday. The Hawks are 8-3-3 on the season.

Men’s soccer falls to Santa Rosa in 1-0 loss

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
October 21, 2024
The concert band and orchestra performed four pieces on the fountain stage on Monday as a way to recruit new members. Professor Maxwell Kiesner, department chair of music, said teaching at Cosumnes River College allows him to stretch the limitations of what a band can do.

Concert band and orchestra recruit students through performance

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024
Hawks freshman defender Ezekiel Cruz (left) makes a play on the ball against a Folsom Lake College winger on Oct. 11 at home. The Hawks lost by one point with a final score of 3-2 and Cosumnes River College ranks No.2 overall in the Big 8 Conference.

Men’s soccer team sees defeat against crosstown rivals in close game

Simon Her, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Student Senate Vice President Ryan Pearce proposes his resolution document regarding a College Hour to the Academic Senate on Oct. 11 in BS-120. The new College Hour would give students a time where classes are limited, in hopes of creating a more social campus.

Student Senate proposes new College Hour for campus

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
Tiny homes, constructed by Cosumnes River College students sit parked near the Northeast Technical Building on the outer perimeter of campus at the Tiny Home Village. The carpentry class builds tiny homes and collaborates with nonprofits to provide for families in transitional housing.

Construction program builds tiny homes, collaborates with nonprofits

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
Students form a buffet style line with flowers and decorations to participate in a bouquet-making event inside of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging, held by the Pride Center in the library on the first floor on Oct. 1. The Pride Center is hosting multiple events throughout October for LGBTQ+ History Month.

Campus kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month with bouquet-making event

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
“Play It Straight” cast members Elfie Marcewicz, left, Summer Phemister, middle, and Salem Benner rehearse in the Black Box Theater on Oct. 15. The play discusses queer student rights through a spin on the story of “Romeo and Juliet.”

‘Play It Straight’ spins traditional theater in a modern way

Simon Her, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
The Hawks volleyball team celebrates after scoring six unanswered points in their fourth set against the Sacramento City College Panthers at home on Wednesday. The Hawks went on to defeat the Panthers 3-2 before losing to the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs 3-1 on Friday in Stockton.

Volleyball makes aggressive comeback against Sac City College

Kaden Richards, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Omari Tau, a professor of vocal music, conducts the Contemporary Gospel Choir while accompanying them on piano in the Arts, Media and Entertainment Quad on Thursday. The choir performed pieces from their upcoming recitals on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. as part of the CRC Music Student Spotlight event.

Contemporary gospel choir teases recital through preview

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 12, 2024
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