Issues – The Connection

Los Rios students speak out on mental health during closure

May 5, 2020

As we try to make it through a global pandemic, we should ask each other, “How are you feeling?” Not ...

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

March 23, 2020

Being a checker at a local grocery store, I’ve had a front row seat to the various reactions people...

Hawk Cares program impacted by shutdown

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer

March 23, 2020

The various support services provided to Cosumnes River College students via Hawk Cares Program have been impacted by the shutdown of the campus on Wednesday, said Student Life and Leadership Center Supervisor Oscar Mendoza Plascencia. The shutdown has meant the various services under Hawk Cares, such as the food pantry a...

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

February 11, 2020

An armed robbery occurred Monday morning approximately at 10:40 a.m. near the South West perimeter o...

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

February 11, 2020

The cafeteria closed their kitchen on Monday due to a drainage issue that led to health and safety c...

Measure E could improve Los Rios Colleges with facility upgrades

Alejandro Barron, Staff Writer

February 11, 2020

During the March 3 election, voters will decide on Measure E, a legislative bill that would bring $650 mill...

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

February 3, 2020

Social media use among students is not uncommon around campus. However, research shows it can turn into...

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

January 21, 2020

Current research has found that college students are known to be some of the most sleep deprived peop...

Event focuses on the ethics of having children

Mariana Sanchez, Staff Writer

November 10, 2019

Cosumnes River College will be having their 14th annual Fall Ethics Symposium partnering with Sacramento State University on Nov. 18 to 19. The year’s symposium will discuss the political, economic, ethical and legal issues regarding the decision to have and raise children. “The Fall Ethics Symposium is the resu...

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

Symptoms of being overworked cause students to feel burned out

November 5, 2019

One of the issues currently faced by college students across the country is the symptoms of burnout synd...

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

Tairiq Marshall, Staff Writer

May 19, 2019

As the conversation for women’s equal rights continues following the Equal Rights Act’s congressional hearing on April 30, the gender and racial pay gap in California still persists and continues to be a subject of discussion. “League of Legends” developer Riot Games firmly stated on Thursday that employees should g...

What will stop consumers from buying soda?

May 13, 2019

Dr. Pepper’s limited dark berry-flavored soda was the latest craze to hit the market on April 25, ...

Since some people turn to social media and other online platforms for validation, various studies suggest that there's a possible relationship between social media and depression.

Use of social media may be linked to depression

May 10, 2019

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated in a recen...

Professors retire after dedicating over 20 years to teaching

Lucy Vang, Staff Writer

May 6, 2019

After many years of dedication to teaching and being on staff, a few faculty members will be retiring and turning their career over to focus on other aspects of their lives. Professors Lisa Marchand, Steven Coughran, Ellen Arden-Ogle and Christopher Impinna have all taught on campus for over 20 years. ESL Professor Marchan...

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

April 15, 2019

Because April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, conversations about sexual assault are taking place...

Prop. 10 aims at rent control in California

Summer Lomendehe, Copy Editor

October 21, 2018

Proposition 10 is a measure that would allow local governments to establish rent control. The proposition, which was put on the ballots following a petition, will further repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995. “Costa-Hawkins puts strong limits on local governments’ abilities to institute rent control,” said P...

Students and teachers react to the governor’s race

Steven Gutierrez Jr., News Editor

October 21, 2018

Students and professors were asked their thoughts on the two candidates running in the California gubernatorial race this November. People all around Cosumnes River College, students and faculty alike, were asked about their stances on the California gubernatorial race between Democratic candidate Gavin Newsom and Republican candidat...

Poster displaying contact information for the Dream Center.

The Connection

The Connection

Los Rios students speak out on mental health during closure

Hoarding and price gouging are doing significant harm

Hawk Cares program impacted by shutdown

Crime bulletin released in regards to armed robbery

CRC cafeteria closes kitchen due to drainage issue

Measure E could improve Los Rios Colleges with facility upgrades

Impact of social media addiction on college students

Sleep deprivation affects college students academic performance

Event focuses on the ethics of having children

Symptoms of being overworked cause students to feel burned out

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

What will stop consumers from buying soda?

Use of social media may be linked to depression

Professors retire after dedicating over 20 years to teaching

Victim shaming plays a role in rape culture on college campuses

Prop. 10 aims at rent control in California

Students and teachers react to the governor’s race

Dream Center offers support for undocumented students

Guest speaker informs students about human trafficking

Governor signs legislation on bail bond reform

Event raises sexual harassment awareness