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Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up for monthly AI workshops hosted by the CRC Library. AI is used according to your professor’s expectations in the classroom.

Faculty train on how to best implement AI in the classroom

Damian Khim, News Editor
September 30, 2025
New California driver cell phone laws prevent drivers from touching their phones while driving. The law requires that, if you need to use your phone, it needs to be mounted on the dashboard or center console using hands-free mode.

New cell phone law targets mobile distractions while driving

Kadreanna Walker, Staff Writer
September 18, 2025
A "PRIVATE AREA' sign is displayed outside of the Native American Higher Education Resources room on campus on Sept. 10 to signify this space is inaccessible to the public. The signs are a part of a campus effort to designate where immigration agents may legally enter.

Campus takes measures to address potential immigration raids

Barbie Sarente, Features Editor
September 17, 2025
Mental health and wellness center employees speak with students at the Suicide Prevention Day table in front of the fountain in the quad on Sept. 10. The hope station was a board near the table for students to leave encouraging statements for other students.

Health and wellness center raises awareness for suicide prevention month

Damian Khim, News Editor
September 17, 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
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 on April 5 in front of the State Capitol in Sacramento. Thousands of demonstrators protested policies instituted by President Trump 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
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