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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders addressing the crowd on Tuesday at Folsom Lake College during a stop on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. The rally, with guest speaker New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, amassed a crowd of nearly 30,000 people both on campus grounds and on adjacent streets.

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez bring ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ to Folsom

Avani Kumar, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2025
Demonstrators holding signs in front of the Sacramento Capitol located on 10th street. Thousands of demonstrators protested policies instituted by Trump and Elon with signs, chants and by listening to speakers.

Thousands gather to protest federal policies

Damian Khim and Gabi Rodriguez
April 9, 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
Health Services available on campus amidst proposed healthcare cuts

Health Services available on campus amidst proposed healthcare cuts

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
The opening reception for the ADORN portrait exhibit was held on March 11 in the Cosumnes River College Library. The exhibit opened up a discussion about individuality and culture.

ADORN exhibit captures personal and cultural identities of campus community

Simon Her, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025
Students attend a presentation about women's history and intersectionality, kicking off Women’s History Month events at Cosumnes River College’s Center for Inclusion and Belonging, located in the Library, room L-106 on March 4. The presentation was followed by a dance performance by Athena Singh in the quad, with other events coming throughout the month.

Women’s History Month event offers reflection on women’s identities

Simon Her, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
Los Rios remains dedicated to equity policies following federal DEI funding cuts

Los Rios remains dedicated to equity policies following federal DEI funding cuts

Owaghianye Eki-Edo, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
Campus offers public usage of all sports facilities, including the sand volleyball courts. A permit must be filled out to file a request for the use of the facility.

Campus sports facilities open for community rentals

Idalys Aguirre, Sports Editor
March 8, 2025
Protestors on the west lawn of the Sacramento capital located on 10th St. The march began at Southside Park and ended at the Capitol.

‘March in March’ gathers support from the community to protest education budget cuts

Damian Khim and Melina DeBolt
March 7, 2025
The Gender Health Center is located at 3823 V St. and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The GHC offers a free harm reduction clinic, hormone clinic and a clothing closet.

Local gender health center offers free resources to Los Rios students

Owaghianye Eki-Edo, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
Chief of Compliance of the United States Department of Education Dr. Michael Marion Jr. speaks about mentoring within the Black community at the Recital Hall. The honors ceremony closed out Black History Month.

Closing Black History Month ceremony honors Black success

Barbie Sarente, Staff Writer
March 6, 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
The financial aid office located on the first floor in the College Center. The office offers help with applications for financial aid and the California Dream Act every Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Financial aid application deadline approaches

Kaden Richards, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
The seating area at The Nest, located at CDC-107, welcomes parents and children. The Nest, a part of The Child Development Center, provides resources for families in need.

The Child Development Center expands resources for student parents

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 3, 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
Eggs on sale at Trader Joe’s on 9670 Bruceville Road. Customers are limited to a dozen eggs per sale due to supply issues.

Bird flu increases need for precautionary measures

Barbie Sarente, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
Black Student Support Specialist Brianna James chats with a student in her office, located in the Empowerment Center Library, Room L-125. James works in her position to nurture and mentor students

Black student support specialist connects with students

Simon Her, Staff Writer
February 23, 2025
CRC’s wall of hope, located in the gym lobby, honors loved ones who have faced cancer. The Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser at CRC has raised more than $15,000 for the American Cancer Society in the past 10 years.

Coaches vs Cancer night raises money for charity

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
Student Emissary Anaiah Rodriguez sits at the front desk of the NAHER facility in library room 106-C. The facility is open for all Native students for support and community building Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Native American student resources program builds support on campus

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
Students wait in the College Center for an appointment with a counselor on Feb. 4. Students can receive help from counselors with forms, filing petitions and completing their student educational plan.

Students plan graduation paperwork with counselors

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
The College Center is located on the southwest corner of campus, near parking lots B and C. Students can find a list of scholarships, in-person assistance to apply and check their eligibility at the Financial Aid Office on the first floor.

Campus offers more than 70 scholarships for students

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
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