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Though infection rates of COVID-19 have slowed in the last year, positive test rates have increased roughly 7% in the past six months. CRC officials offer methods to ensure students stay healthy. 

Students advised to take COVID-19 precautions this fall

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Biology major Ricky Pool, 19, using an equalizer modular weight station during class. This is Pool's third semester in the adaptive fitness class.

Adaptive fitness classes offer students specialized equipment, sense of community

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023
Study finds that over 92% of college students consume caffeine daily. The study said the three top reasons students drink caffeine were to feel awake, to enjoy the taste and for the social aspects of consumption.

How can caffeine affect students?

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2023
Many students do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep. Sleeping less than seven hours can lead to adverse health outcomes.

Student sleep habits key to improving health, academics

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Campus-based mental health services are located in the second floor Counseling center in the College Center. Campus Based Therapist Colby Arguelles stands at reception at her office on the second floor of the College Center.

New district mental health director seeks to build on current resources

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
A free coffee get-together event was held in the library lobby on campus on Jan. 31 where students learn about TimelyCare, which is a virtual health platform that provides free medical and mental health services. Client Success Manager with TimelyCare Jenna Galezniak provides more information about TimelyCare to students.

Medical and mental health service provides free care for students

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
The Los Rios Board of Trustees voted to end the vaccine requirement at their Oct. 19 meeting. Students and staff of Los Rios colleges will no longer be required to be vaccinated in order to be on campus as soon as practicable.

Los Rios Board ends campus vaccine requirement

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
A recent leak revealed that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the ruling of Roe v. Wade. The new ruling will make reproductive rights such as abortion a state matter instead of a federal matter.

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
The Los Rios Community College District announced that in-person classes will resume Feb. 22. The district has also chosen to uphold the mask mandate on campus regardless of vaccination status.

In-person classes resuming after nearly two years online

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
The Los Rios Community College District has delayed the return to campus again to Feb. 22. "Difficult to convert" classes are the exception to this and returned on Jan. 31.

Los Rios district delays campus return due to rising COVID-19 cases

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
February 5, 2022
As the Omicron virus continues to spread throughout Sacramento, CRC prepares for staff and students to return to campus. Preparation includes building updates, in-person class dates and more.

CRC prepares campus for staff and students amidst Omicron spread

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the global population. It is important to know what to do if one tests positive for COVID-19.

What to do if you think you have COVID-19

Zacariah Aguila, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
TimelyCare, a telehealth company, offers free medical and mental health care services to Los Rios students. Students can make an appointment over the phone, online or by any mobile device they have.

TimelyCare offers health care services for students

Zacariah Aguila, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines are now available to every person aged 16 and older in the United States.

Information about the COVID-19 vaccine and how to get it

Nathaniel McInnes, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
Hybrid classes will now be available for the upcoming fall semester. Safety is still a priority with respect to Covid-19.

Inside the upcoming fall schedule

Alejandro Barron, Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
StemExpress has teamed with Los Rios to provide testing for students and staff. Testing began on March 21.

Los Rios campuses to host COVID-19 testing

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Students may now safely utilize library services despite the campus closure.

New contactless lockers bring new benefits for students

Alejandro Barron, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
An informative session held on Wednesday discussed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. Advice on how to take and follow-up with the vaccine is also explained.

Los Rios medical consultant provides vaccine information

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
The Behavioral Intervention Response Team started in 2016. The BIRT team connects students with the resources they may need.

Campus program supports students’ mental health through pandemic

Nathaniel McInnes, Staff Writer
February 20, 2021
As the temperature drops, it is crucial to follow COVID-19 protocols to prevent any possibility of contracting the virus.

COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the wintertime

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
November 8, 2020
Indoor seating at restaurants has opened once again with limited capacity. Gyms, movie theaters and museums have also reopened.

As other states see spiking COVID-19 cases, should California be reopening restaurants and gyms?

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
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