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A new Introduction to Disabilities Studies class has been introduced this semester. The class is taught by English Professor Kerstin Feindert, teaching students the legal and institutional effects of disabilities.

New course explores how disabilities operate in the world

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
The parking structure and Lot F has been a target for ongoing car break-ins the previous two weeks. One car was stolen from the parking structure on Sept.17, but has been successfully recovered since then.

Los Rios introduces safety app as attempted car break-ins occur

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Cosumnes River College students talk with a transfer coordinator on Transfer Day on Sept. 24. Students can learn more about transfer opportunities at CRC's transfer center.

Transfer day brings over 50 colleges to recruit on campus

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
The documentary “Am I Racist,” tackling issues with race in America premiered in theaters on Sept. 13. The film was produced by Matt Walsh, a political commentator from The Daily Wire, and directed by the director of “What Is a Woman?,” Justin Folk.

‘Am I Racist’ documentary challenges diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2024
Gavin Newsom authorized state, city and county agencies to remove homeless encampments that can be deemed "unsafe" on July 25, according to Newsom's website. A bus stop near the intersection of Calvine Rd. and Power Inn Rd. is occupied with the belongings of multiple homeless individuals panhandling at the stoplight.

Students voice opinions on impact of new homelessness executive order

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Sacramento Regional Transit shows off its new trains at the Township 9 station, located next to the rail yards. The new "S700" trains were designed to be more accessible for Sacramento residents.

Sacramento Regional Transit rolls out new, accessible trains

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
September 18, 2024
The Los Rios District Faculty Exhibition showcases the work of professors from all four community colleges, including paintings, photography, a mural and more. The exhibition continues until Oct.3.

Campus hosts art exhibition showcasing Los Rios faculty work

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Executive Producer Stephany Zamora, left, Sac State Journalism Professor Fernando Gallo and FOX 40 editor Alexander Walker answer questions after the screening of “Trustworthy” on Wednesday. “Trustworthy” is a documentary about journalism and the importance of quality news to a democracy.

Documentary follows the search for common ground between media and democracy

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
The Connection asked students on campus how they feel about each candidate in the upcoming presidential election on November 5. Kamala Harris is the presidential nominee for the Democratic party and Donald Trump is the nominee for the Republican party.

Students react to upcoming presidential election

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 10, 2024
The Cosumnes River College journalism department holds a film screening and discussion panel for "Trustworthy," a documentary uncovering the root causes of media decline. The screening and panel will be held on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Documentary exploring journalism and democracy comes to campus

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
September 9, 2024
The Cosumnes River College library offers copies of some textbooks on reserve, which means students can use them to study while in the library. It’s one of the many resources the campus offers to support students.

Campus provides resources to help back-to-school transition

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2024
Fast food minimum wage raised to $20 in California on April 1. The new law applies to fast food chains with 60 or more locations nationwide.

Students react to new minimum wage for fast food workers

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
An encampment at Sacramento State University takes place in the Library Quad with peaceful protesters displaying multiple signs demanding California State Universities divest from funding Israel. Sac State’s encampment began on April 29 and will remain in place if it continues to be peaceful until May 8, according to the State Hornet.

Student protests are okay, but violence is not

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Construction workers prepare the infrastructure for the new culinary arts management kitchen, adjacent to the cafeteria on May 7 at Cosumnes River College. The cafeteria and CAM kitchen will be fully operational for spring of 2025, Director Administrative Services Chris Raines said.

Cafeteria projected to open spring 2025, students react

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2024
Cosumnes River College President Dr. Edward Bush cuts the ribbon outside of Building B at the Elk Grove Center on Wednesday. The new facility is a $20 million facility housing classrooms and laboratories for biology, chemistry and other science courses.

Elk Grove Center holds ribbon cutting event, celebrates new science building

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2024
San Francisco Bay Area performer, educator and scientist Heidi Moss-Erickson presents a slideshow of videos, pictures and songs, defining music in a mathematical framework to roughly 50 students in the Learning Resource Center on April 25. Moss-Erickson said music can reinforce parts of the brain used for math, explaining why musicians are typically better at math.

Expert discusses music, math during 8th annual Math Awareness Week

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2024
The parents of a school shooter are convicted on involuntary manslaughter in connection with their son's actions for the first time in history on April 9. Ethan Crumbley, a 17-year-old school shooter, opened fire at Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan on Nov. 30, 2021.

Parents of school shooter convicted for first time, students react

Melina DeBolt, Special to The Connection
May 1, 2024
Twenty-year-old business and art major James Louie bases all three of his art pieces for the juried exhibition on a prehistoric theme, focusing on recreating dinosaurs in a scientifically accurate way. The exhibition is running from April 18 through May 9 in the art gallery at Cosumnes River College, 12-4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, according to their website.

Annual student art exhibition has opening ceremony

Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
Linda McClendon, 66, who’s retired and taking photography classes for personal fulfillment, takes this photo with a slow shutter speed on a cell phone camera. “The picture is a vase. I shined a flashlight down the middle. The white swirl is a keyring flashlight on a string,” McClendon said.

New photography class exclusively uses cell phones

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Student Trustee candidate Anuhya Banerjee (left) speaks at the Cosumnes River College Candidate Forum on April 17 in the WINN Center. The CRC student elections begin on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Spring election begins after candidate forum

Idalys Aguirre, Features Editor
April 23, 2024
The City of Sacramento becomes a sanctuary for anyone who identifies as transgender. Some students at Cosumnes River College express their support for the resolution.

Students react to Sacramento’s sanctuary city resolution

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
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