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A crowd of protestors gathering at Folsom Lake College on April 15 to attend the “Fighting the Oligarchy” tour. The nationwide tour is an example of civil protest.

EDITORIAL: We must restore civility in this time of political division

Editorial Staff
May 21, 2025
“I just want to serve the community. Help out in any way I can.” - Cyril Williams, 21, human services

Why did you choose your major?

Simon Her, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025
“To not let other people’s opinions affect you and how you see yourself.” -Michael Aguillar, 20, kinesiology

What was the best advice you ever received from your mom?

Josh Schwartz and Alexa Luna
May 10, 2025
Ryan Coogler’s latest film “Sinners,” released worldwide on April 18, to a 8.2 IMDB score and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film had the highest grossing opening weekend for an original film in the 2020’s and has held onto the top spot in the box office as of Sunday.

‘Sinners’ shows off the beauty of cinema

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Rapper Ken Carson released his fourth album “More Chaos,” via Opium this month. The album features a flurry of abrasive beats and tense lyrics for an energetic listen.

Ken Carson perfects his rage sound with ‘More Chaos’

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025
“I would do the same thing I'm doing now. I love what I do.” - Mark List, 54, adjunct geology professor

HAWK TALK: What would you be doing if money wasn’t an object?

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
April 26, 2025
The film “Sacramento,” starring Michael Angarano (“Sky High”) and Michael Cera (“Barbie”), is playing in theaters now. While the comedic dialogue was satisfying, the overall message of the film failed.

‘Sacramento’ is a comedy that missed the mark

Owaghianye Eki-Edo, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders addressing the crowd on Tuesday at Folsom Lake College during a stop on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. The rally, with guest speaker New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, amassed a crowd of nearly 30,000 people both on campus grounds and on adjacent streets.

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez bring ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ to Folsom

Avani Kumar, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2025
“I’m 100 percent up for it. I’m not gonna do it, but I just hate electric cars.” - Bryan Perez, 19, undeclared

HAWK TALK: How do you feel about people vandalizing Teslas?

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 5, 2025
“My grandma. My parents didn’t really support me a whole lot. But like, when my grandma was alive she did.” - Tanner Saylar, 18, psychology

HAWK TALK: Who is a woman that inspires you?

Colbey Parker and Gabi Rodriguez
March 31, 2025
“Honestly I’d just save it up for now, if I just spend it all at once then what if there is something I want later on.” - Brandon Gonzales, an 18-year-old RTVF major

HAWK TALK: What would you buy with a pot of gold?

Kaden Richards and Marco Sanchez
March 17, 2025
“My advice to him would be; To be extra prepared and have a schedule ready in order to get around campus, which is huge,” - Max Rivera Hernadas, a 20-year-old art major

HAWK TALK: What advice would you give to your younger self?

Simon Her, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025
Amber Vang, an 18-year-old computer science major said, “I just don’t really like how he is going after immigrants like that.”

HAWK TALK: What do you think of Trump proposing a $5 million dollar gold card?

Damian Khim and Melina DeBolt
March 1, 2025
“I’d pick Shaq because I could throw lobs to him. I’d play basketball with him.” Brian Baggerly, 18-year-old architecture major.

HAWK TALK: If you could have any celebrity as your teammate, who would it be?

Simon Her, Staff Writer
February 15, 2025
"Right now, I like to take my mom and my sister out, maybe go shopping and get a new bag or anything, and then maybe go get a nice dinner, like a steak house or a nice seafood place.” Payton Wilson, 21-year-old chemistry major

HAWK TALK: What is the most romantic thing to ever happen to you?

Simon Her, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
The big Christmas tree in Old Sacramento Waterfront sits fully decorated on Dec. 15. Local holiday activities can be found in numerous surrounding areas from ice skating to viewing festive lights.

Celebrate the holidays with these local activities

Noah Seid, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
"Yes you avoid the personal catastrophe, but the world still suffers it. You can accomplish the same thing by not looking at your phone." Ryan Pearce, Student Senate Vice President

HAWK TALK: What do you think of a 4-year-cruise to avoid the Trump presidency?

Damien Gay and Seth Henderson
November 27, 2024
"I don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but if I had to choose my favorite Thanksgiving food, I would say mac and cheese because I have seen so many TikToks of it, like the recipes will look really good," said 19-year-old psychology major Simran Sanghera.

HAWK TALK: What is your favorite Thanksgiving food and why?

Noah Seid and Daniel Corkery
November 20, 2024
“With the choice that was made, I don’t think I’m very happy with it, I would say.” Sami Fazli - biology and pre health occupations major (18)

HAWK TALK: What are your reactions to the election results?

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
November 13, 2024
"So, me personally, I’m not voting. When it comes to any election, I would say vote for what you believe is right and when it comes to the importance of voting, it’s always important, cause of course you're electing the new leaders of your country. I would say whoever you believe is right that’s who you should vote for.” Jewlin Mejia, 22, mechanical engineering major

HAWK TALK: What does this election mean to you?

Noah Seid and Simon Her
November 4, 2024
“When I was little there was a haunted house I would go to every year and that was really fun. I’d be there with my sister and my dad and spending time there. I was such a scaredy cat.” Adrian Borjas, 20, English Major

HAWK TALK: What is your favorite Halloween memory?

Alexa Luna and Colbey Parker
October 28, 2024
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