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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
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
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
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
Students meet, study and hangout in the Black Empowerment Center, located on the first floor of the library building. The center provides resources and support, such as tutoring and counseling, to assist Black students in reaching their academic goals.

Umoja program increases completion rates among Black students

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2024
Phuong Nguyen, a 25-year-old pre-health occupations major, studies downstairs in Building B at the Elk Grove Center. A ribbon-cutting for Building B, which opened in January, will take place on May 1.

Elk Grove Center opens new science building

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
April 10, 2024
Los Rios Police is increasing its police patrol, especially during the hours that Valley High School gets out of school. The patrol have seen an increase in reports of disturbances by the arts and library area, which are closer to their campus.

Students react to increased campus safety measures

Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
The first Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leadership conference in the Sacramento-San Joaquin region is held on March 22 at Cosumnes River College. Seven different educational institutions attend and guest speakers present nine different workshops educating students about AANHPI culture and community.

Students from Sacramento-San Joaquin region meet for first collaborative conference on campus

Melina DeBolt, Special to The Connection
March 27, 2024
The Los Rios Community College District board approves a 4% raise for Chancellor Brian King during their meeting held at Sacramento City College on Wednesday night, bringing King’s base annual salary to $392,199 by April 1. Cosumnes River College’s Academic Senate on Friday passed a vote of no confidence in the chancellor, becoming the third Los Rios College to do so.

Los Rios Chancellor receives third vote of no confidence, sees 4% raise

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Members in Black can be identified by their bright green vest with the MIB logo throughout campus. They were hired by campus to be additional security as the campus deals with an increase of rowdy local high school students and homeless individuals causing disturbances.

Campus increases security patrols to address safety concerns

Irvis Orozco, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Director of Upward Bound and Interim Director of TRIO Student Support Services Trinity Wilson (left) asking different table groups questions about the black experience on campus. Wilson said she uses these events to emphasize the resources on campus for students.

Campus conversations highlight Black experience on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2024
The College Center building on campus is where students can meet with administration, financial aid, counselors and obtain a student identification card. The College Center is also a place for students to relax and study, according to the campus website.

Campus offers scholarships to students

Valencia Luviano, News Editor
February 7, 2024
The Oasis Coffee Bar in the cafeteria building officially opened on Jan. 29. The Oasis serves Starbucks drinks among a variety of food items.

New coffee bar now open on campus, serves food and Starbucks

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2024
Zero Textbook Cost materials are shelved and ready for students at the campus bookstore. The Cosumnes River College bookstore sells physical and online versions of textbooks for multiple courses on campus.

Campus offers several ways to access textbooks

Valencia Luviano, News Editor
January 25, 2024
A Sacramento Regional Transit light rail runs from Cosumnes River College to Watt and I/80 on the SacRT Blue Line. Light rails depart from the CRC station every 15 minutes between 5 a.m. and midnight on weekdays.

The Universal Transit Pass, a hidden gem for Los Rios students

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2024
A College Police phone sits outside of the Police Services building at Cosumnes River College. Three juveniles report a robbery on campus at 1 p.m. on Jan 15.

Juveniles report robbery on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024
Students in the library outside of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging (CIB) decorating holiday ornaments for a de-stress event. The event included a workshop with Social Wellness Practitioner Marianna Sousa, who has worked with Cosumnes River College for 10 years.

Campus event helps students manage stress

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
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