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The Open Education Resources Award program aims to compensate professors for utilizing OER in their classes. The goal of the program is to save students money on resources such as textbooks.

Open educational resources help students save money

Rianne Herrera, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2022
A bill suggested by Sen. Scott Wiener (D - San Francisco) could mark California as a sanctuary for transgender youth and their families from other states. Students at Cosumnes River College expressed support for the bill and transgender youth.

Students react to bill declaring California a refuge for transgender youth

Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection
May 3, 2022
A professor and a student looking at a laptop. Student and professor relationships can be linked to student success and happiness.

Cultivating relationships with professors is key to student success, study says

Eman Salem, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
A graph showing todays average gas price in the United States, California and Sacramento compared to the average gas price one year ago, according to the American Automobile Association. Gas prices continue to rise as a result of the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Students struggle as gas prices surge

Eman Salem, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
Former President Donald Trump has been scrutinized by many for his rhetoric. Trump awaits his second impeachment trial, which will begin on Feb. 8.

The impact of rhetoric in today’s society

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
February 3, 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
Los Rios students speak out on mental health during closure

Los Rios students speak out on mental health during closure

Allesandra Sarantopulos, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
Due to the fear of the COVID-19 shutdown, people are now panic buying and hoarding toilet paper, water bottles, and more.

Hoarding and price gouging are doing significant harm

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020

Hawk Cares program impacted by shutdown

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
The Los Rios Police Department sent out a crime bulletin Monday morning regarding an armed robbery incident. It took place near the intersection of Calvine and Center Parkway, just off the CRC campus perimeter.

Crime bulletin released in regards to armed robbery

Mariana Sanchez and Jacob Peterson
February 11, 2020
The CRC cafeteria, Aramark, was closed due to health and safety issues. A drainage issue led the cafeteria to close their kitchen on Monday.

CRC cafeteria closes kitchen due to drainage issue

Ajay Sharma and Austin Scott
February 11, 2020
Measure E could improve Los Rios Colleges with facility upgrades

Measure E could improve Los Rios Colleges with facility upgrades

Alejandro Barron, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Study finds that college students are addicted to social media and experience withdrawal symptoms similar to substance related addictions. Study also finds that students using seven to 11 social media networks experience depression and anxiety symptoms.

Impact of social media addiction on college students

Iris Vyalkov, Contributor to The Connection
February 3, 2020
Studies show that college students suffer from sleep deprivation. Students at Cosumnes River College have reported to experience lack of sleep causing them to feel unfocused in school.

Sleep deprivation affects college students academic performance

Allesandra Sarantopulos, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020

Event focuses on the ethics of having children

Mariana Sanchez, Staff Writer
November 10, 2019
Students are being burned out by the amount of work they do for school. While the World Health Organization states that burnout syndrome is a occupational phenomenon, students can feel like going to school is similar to working a job.

Symptoms of being overworked cause students to feel burned out

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019

Fight against gender pay gap highlights race and ethnicity as contributing factor

Tairiq Marshall, Staff Writer
May 19, 2019
What will stop consumers from buying soda?

What will stop consumers from buying soda?

Summer Lomendehe and Jayson Price
May 13, 2019
Since some people turn to social media and other online platforms for validation, various studies suggest that theres a possible relationship between social media and depression.

Use of social media may be linked to depression

Kellie Bevins, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019

Professors retire after dedicating over 20 years to teaching

Lucy Vang, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
To support survivors of sexual assault, wear denim on National Denim Day, which is on April 24.

Victim shaming plays a role in rape culture on college campuses

Summer Lomendehe, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
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