Nick Valenzuela and Johny Garcia
May 6, 2015
Filed under Campus, Issues, Most Recent, News
The hiring of a new psychology professor at Cosumnes River College has been postponed to fall semester following disagreement over the committee's composition and a key member's withdrawal from the committee, said radio, television and film production professor Robert "BJ" Snowden.
The disagreement began when psychology professor...
Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
April 24, 2015
Filed under Campus, Most Recent, News
Just like previous semesters, the Associated Students of Cosumnes River College student government held their annual elections on April 13 and 14 to find the next group of officers to serve on behalf of students.
Elections were completely online through eServices, much like they were last year which was the first year that...
Tierra Palumbo, Staff Writer
April 24, 2015
Filed under Campus, Health, Issues, News
As the end of the semester approaches, students are beginning to use various methods to study for finals including the infamous study drug, Adderall.
Adderall is an amphetamine and dextroamphetamine that affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. It is used to treat narcolepsy...
Carlos Arreola, Guest writer
April 13, 2015
Filed under Campus, Most Recent, News
Cosumnes River College student elections are taking place April 14 and 15 and the Associated Students...
Taylor Gomez, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Filed under Campus, Crime, Most Recent, News
A Cosumnes River College student had her smartphone stolen by suspects in a moving vehicle while on campus March 2.
Zuleyma Trujillo, a 22-year-old communications major, was approached by a middle aged, African American couple in a dark blue vehicle on at 3:45 p.m. near the west stairs of the CRC main campus.
Trujillo...
March 26, 2015
For more than year, construction of the Blue Line light rail has been prominent in the East Entrance...
March 24, 2015
Connecticut-based bank Higher One, the leading provider of campus debit cards according to the Huffington...
Stephanie Lopez and Scott Redmond
March 24, 2015
Filed under Campus, Most Recent, News
The Cosumnes River College Academic Senate has begun the process of electing officials for the 2015-2016 term, voting running from March 23-27, but unlike previous elections where many candidates ran unopposed there is competition for the top spots this year.
The senate positions of president and vice president are igniting...
Francisco Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 17, 2015
Filed under Campus, Most Recent, News
As part of Cosumnes River College’s continued celebration of Women’s History Month, nutrition Professor Timaree Hagenburger hosted an event focused on family and food alongside several students on March 13.
The event, titled “Gatekeepers and Family Health Leaders,” was a sharing session that focused on “how several...
Francisco Rodriguez, Staff writer
March 12, 2015
Filed under Campus, Health, Most Recent, News
The stroke rate is rising among young adults, even higher than that of people of advanced age, according to an article from the Sacramento Bee.
Statistics show that strokes are declining by more than 25 percent for people older than 45, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
However, from 1994 through 2007 it is ...
Nick Valenzuela, Staff writer
March 5, 2015
Filed under Briefs, Campus, Crime, News
Cosumnes River College police are on the lookout for a suspect after a female student was assaulted in parking lot C on the evening of March 4.
According to a crime bulletin released by the police department, the male suspect fled on foot toward Calvine road after slapping the female victim in the face during a verbal argument...
Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
February 28, 2015
Filed under Campus, News
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid’s state deadline is rapidly approaching as students scramble to ensure they will get the financial assistance that they need.
March 2 is the deadline that California has set for current or prospective students to submit their FAFSA, Cal Grant or California Dream Act applications.
“All...
Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
February 7, 2015
Filed under Campus, Most Recent, News
The Winn Center Community Room was filled with students and faculty on Feb. 6 as a town hall meeting was held to discuss the process of finding Cosumnes River College’s new campus president.
The meeting, lasting just over an hour, provided the campus community a chance to express what qualities they were looking for in...
Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
February 7, 2015
Filed under Campus, Most Recent, News
Before 1984, the cost of attending community college in California was completely free. With President Barack Obama’s recent proposal, two years of community college could become free once again in California, as well as the rest of the nation.
Obama unveiled the plan at Pellissippi State College in Knoxville, Tenn. on...
Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
October 15, 2014
Filed under Campus, Most Recent, News
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 850 into effect on Sept. 28, allowing community colleges in t...
October 1, 2014
UPDATE 10/01: Originally scheduled to reopen in mid-September, Sept. 19 to be exact, parking lot F ha...
September 14, 2014
On Sept. 23, the Cosumnes River College Student Senate and Clubs and Events Board will be looking for...
September 11, 2014
What classifies as consent to a sexual encounter has always been a puzzling question for the legal system,...
September 3, 2014
Long lines, scrambling for classes and purchasing textbooks are all things students expect at the beginning...
August 24, 2014
Over the last few years various new structures and facilities have been constructed and opened to the...
Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
August 23, 2014
Filed under Briefs, Campus, News, Top Stories
A unique program has launched this semester aimed at speeding up the time selected students spend at the community college level, taking advantage of the facilities offered by the Cosumnes River College Elk Grove Center.
The EXCELerate Program guarantees that participating students will be...
