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The 20th annual Ethics Symposium will take place on Monday at California State University, Sacramento. Students are encouraged to attend the event and join the discussion.

Political disagreement sparks the topic for 20th annual Ethics Symposium

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
October 11, 2025
SacTown VegFest is an annual vegan festival taking place on Cosumnes River College campus on Saturday. The festival welcomes everyone and will promote new ways of thinking about the impacts of diet.

Campus brings back SacTown VegFest after 3-year hiatus

Barbie Sarente
October 9, 2025
The cast of Anthony D'Juan's original play, "Birdmocking" at curtain call after their Wednesday performance. There are two more performances of "Birdmocking", one on Friday and the other on Saturday, both at 7:30 p.m.

Professor’s original play debuts at the Black Box Theater

Sloan Campbell, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Esquire IMAX theatre’s marquee announcing they were playing “One Battle After Another.” The film made its theatrical debut on Sept. 26 and made around $22 million in its opening weekend, according to the Associated Press.

Filmed in Sacramento, ‘One Battle After Another’ is a thrill from start to finish

Marco Sanchez
October 8, 2025
Nikolai Lee, a 20-year-old art major, visits the Queers and Allies Fitness booth at the LGBTQ+ history month kickoff event on Oct 1. The event brought local resources and guest speakers to the campus to support and provide information to the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ History Month event provides resources for queer students on campus

Kadreanna Walker
October 8, 2025
Some of the players performing a passing drill during Wednesday’s practice with head coach Cesar Plasencia in the background. The Hawks kick off conference play on Friday at home against Solano Community College.

Women’s soccer prioritizes success on and off the field

Marco Sanchez, sports editor
October 2, 2025
In this frame from her visual album, available on YouTube, Jade performs in front of a panel in the visualizer for her song "Headache." This is her first solo album after being a part of the group Little Mix for 10 years.

Former Little Mix singer makes her solo debut with a visual album

Barbie Sarente, Features Editor
October 1, 2025
A student speaks with an admissions representative from the University of California, Irvine during Sacramento City College’s Transfer Day on Thursday. Cosumnes River College will host over 50 transfer representatives during its Transfer Day on Oct. 7.

Campus holds event to guide prospective transfer students

Havana Loren Medina
October 1, 2025
Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up for monthly AI workshops hosted by the CRC Library. AI is used according to your professor’s expectations in the classroom.

Faculty train on how to best implement AI in the classroom

Damian Khim, News Editor
September 30, 2025
“I’m really excited to see Bad Bunny headlining something like the Super Bowl because the NFL has historically profited off of the bodies of men of color, so it’s almost revolutionary to see someone so iconic in the Latinx community contribute to something like this. I think it’s a great follow-up to Kendrick’s.” - Emily Lopez, 20, psychology

HAWK TALK: How do you feel about Bad Bunny headlining the upcoming Super Bowl?

Sloan Campbell and Havana Loren Medina
September 29, 2025
Freshman defender Meyoune Bayless and sophomore midfielder Michael Villasenor protect the ball from Lemoore on Friday. The Hawks secured a win without allowing Lemoore to score.

Men’s soccer prepares for conference play with a 2-0 win against Lemoore

Kadreanna Walker, staff writer
September 29, 2025
Freshman defensive specialist Emmerson Patterson receiving a serve from the opposing team. Patterson led the game with 25 digs as the Hawks opened conference play with a 3-2 win.

Volleyball beats Sac City 3-2 as team starts conference play

Marco Sanchez, Sports Editor
September 20, 2025
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk (center) during a visit of his “Brainwashed” tour to the University of Nevada, Reno campus in October. Kirk’s tour allowed students to debate him on topics ranging from abortion to the usefulness of getting a college degree.

Charlie Kirk assassination sparks reactions on campus

Nadia Balderas and Havana Loren Medina
September 19, 2025
New California driver cell phone laws prevent drivers from touching their phones while driving. The law requires that, if you need to use your phone, it needs to be mounted on the dashboard or center console using hands-free mode.

New cell phone law targets mobile distractions while driving

Kadreanna Walker, Staff Writer
September 18, 2025
Students on stage during the ceremony celebrating Latinx Heritage Month on Sept. 16th. Students were competing to show the crowd who has the best Grito – a grito is a traditional loud scream or emotional yell often done during events such as mariachi performances and during independence day celebrations.

Campus marks Latinx Heritage month with celebration

Aiden Rodriguez
September 18, 2025
Diana Reed (center) and her Florence study abroad students after they climbed to the top of the Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, July 2. Students can apply for the Florence spring semester program until Oct. 31.

The Los Rios study abroad program goes to Italy next semester

Sloan Campbell, Staff Writer
September 17, 2025
A "PRIVATE AREA' sign is displayed outside of the Native American Higher Education Resources room on campus on Sept. 10 to signify this space is inaccessible to the public. The signs are a part of a campus effort to designate where immigration agents may legally enter.

Campus takes measures to address potential immigration raids

Barbie Sarente, Features Editor
September 17, 2025
Mental health and wellness center employees speak with students at the Suicide Prevention Day table in front of the fountain in the quad on Sept. 10. The hope station was a board near the table for students to leave encouraging statements for other students.

Health and wellness center raises awareness for suicide prevention month

Damian Khim, News Editor
September 17, 2025
Students listen as directors address them outside the Black Box Theatre before auditions on Sept. 8. “It was really fun to see so many students come out and be interested in performing,” said “Birdmocking” director Matthew Miller.

Theater department holds auditions for fall productions

Havana Loren Medina, Staff Writer
September 15, 2025
Sophomore midfielder Isabel Amador shielding the ball from the opposing player in Tuesday’s game. The Hawks proceed to draw 0-0 at home against Hartnell College on Friday.

Women’s soccer team takes down the Lake Tahoe Coyotes

Aiden Rodriguez, Staff Writer
September 15, 2025
“Make friends, choose the major that you really want, and take your time in college—it’s not a rush.” - Aubreigh Scholo, 20, digital media certificate

HAWK TALK: What advice would you give to incoming students?

The Connection Staff
September 10, 2025
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