The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

The Connection
The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

The Connection
The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

The Connection
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
TRIO front desk employees at the entrance of TRIO located in L-227. The Trump administration plans to cut funding to TRIO services starting in 2026.

TRIO program faces budget cuts within the next year

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
Students sitting outside in the quad in front of the water fountains on April 16 in 68 degree weather. 2024 faced a rise of students who experienced heat exhaustion, said Cosumnes River College nurse Michelle Barkley.

Avoiding heat exhaustion this summer, one sip at a time

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025
Students walking on the pathway near the south entrance of campus, five years after COVID-19. During COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention implemented social distancing and a mask mandate, according to the CDC website.

Students reflect on changes since COVID pandemic

Barbie Sarente, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025
March in March demonstrators protesting federal funding cuts in higher education on March 4 in downtown Sacramento. Hundreds of college presidents have signed a letter opposing Trump's orders to reform higher education.

Trump targets funding for colleges

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 12, 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
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
A college police phone located near the east entrance of campus. The college phones are available for reporting emergencies, such as fires, crimes, first aid and traffic incidents.

Assembly approves stricter penalties for threats against schools

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
May 7, 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
Tents of the unhoused across the street from Cosumnes River College campus on Bruceville Road. The streets may be seen as a better option to unhoused individuals because of poorly run shelters, according to the National Coalition for Homeless.

California bill focuses on homeless crisis, campus reacts

Barbie Sarente, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
A Sexual Assault Awareness Month flyer on a tree near the water fountains in the quad. WEAVE, the Health and Wellness Center and the Title IX office offer resources to help students who experience sexual assault.

Campus emphasizes resources to students during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
April 28, 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
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
Firefighters responding to a call at campus’ light rail station. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which provides local grants and training programs for firefighters, may face funding cuts under the Trump administration.

Executive order shifts responsibility to states to manage disasters, campus reacts

Marco Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025
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
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
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
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
Home
Community