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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
A Sexual Assault Awareness Month flyer on a tree near the water fountains in the quad. WEAVE, the Health and Wellness Center and the Title IX office offer resources to help students who experience sexual assault.

Campus emphasizes resources to students during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
A middle school student stops a solar car at the end of the track. SMUD hosts the solar car race every year at Cosumnes River College for middle and high school students.

Earth Day celebration kicks off with energy efficiency

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
Spectators admire student's artwork along the walls of Cosumnes River College's Art Gallery during the Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition on Thursday. Student's have the opportunity to have their work purchased from the gallery until the exhibit closes on May 15 and receive 100% of the proceeds.

Annual student-juried exhibition lined wall-to-wall with inspired artworks for sale

Seth Henderson, Copy Editor
April 27, 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
Speaker Biaghan Dela Cruz, a 20-year-old film major, presents a workshop on April 17 to teach students how to overcome generational trauma and become the version of themselves without worrying about what their parents think. The workshop allowed students to realize that they aren’t going through this experience alone and there’s other students who are going through the same problem.

Asian-American Heritage Month workshop discusses generational views of success

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
Los Rios Community College District’s ninth Chancellor Dr. Brian King sitting in CC-262 on Monday. King said he plans to retire in June 2026, stating he is proud of leaving the district better than he found it.

Chancellor King ‘proud’ to retire after over a decade of service

Avani Kumar, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2025
Sophomore little Carlie McCormick tips the ball during the Hawks’ win against American River College on Friday. The team is shifting their focus to the Big 8 Conference Pairs Championship on April 25.

Hawks beat Folsom Lake and American River before championship chase

Kaden Richards, Staff Writer
April 23, 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
Local filmmakers night was a showcase of five films from Sacramento-based filmmakers that occurred on April 11 at Cosumnes River College. This included “Apex,” which was directed by Alejandro J. Guiterrez and edited by Courtney Ramirez, who is also an instructional assistant in the RTVF department.

‘Apex’ debuts on campus and highlights local film makers

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
Student candidates explain why they are the best person to elect for their desired role during the candidate forum on Wednesday in the Center for Inclusion and Belonging, L-103. Students can virtually cast their ballots on eServices on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Student government elections open this week

Simon Her, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
Firefighters responding to a call at campus’ light rail station. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which provides local grants and training programs for firefighters, may face funding cuts under the Trump administration.

Executive order shifts responsibility to states to manage disasters, campus reacts

Marco Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025
Softball head coach Kristy Schroeder joins the team in a huddle after the Hawks faced San Jose City College on Feb. 11. The team improved to a 19-15 overall record after defeating Sierra College 11-0 on April 12.

Hawks softball excels academically and on the field

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
April 18, 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
RTVF Professor Kevin John Peters teaching his Wednesday broadcast journalism class in L-102. John said his goal is to prepare students with broadcast skills for the real world.

Professor during the day, sports anchor by night

Melina DeBolt, News Editor
April 16, 2025
Sophomore center fielder Chase Christenson scores the first run of the game on April 8 in the first inning. The Hawks went on to win the series against the Mustangs, 2-1.

Baseball grinds out 5-4 win against Delta College

Simon Her, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025
The student tabling the Palestine table is sharing date cookies, baklava and Arabic coffee. The event was thrown on by the APIDA Hawk center to bring awareness to other students about Eid.

Culture day brings students together to learn about Muslim celebrations

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Demonstrators holding signs in front of the Sacramento Capitol located on 10th street. Thousands of demonstrators protested policies instituted by Trump and Elon with signs, chants and by listening to speakers.

Thousands gather to protest federal policies

Damian Khim and Gabi Rodriguez
April 9, 2025
The Los Rios study abroad program offers students the opportunity to study in Barcelona this fall. The trip starts on Sept. 13 and ends on Dec. 12, and costs $9,125.

Barcelona study abroad trip offers cultural immersion and experience

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Men’s basketball head coach Jonathan James, left, and women’s basketball head coach Samuel Kirby, right, take their teams to the postseason during the 2024-2025 season. The Hawks’ men’s team was eliminated in the quarterfinals against Fullerton College and the women’s team was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

Women’s and Men’s head basketball coaches’ journey to Cosumnes River College

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 5, 2025
Sophomore pitcher Andrew Lockhart starts game two of the three game series against Modesto Junior College. The Hawks lost the series against the Pirates putting their overall record at 16-13.

Hawks’ three-game series against Modesto Junior College sees win in game two

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 5, 2025
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