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Freshman guard Luisa Contreras shooting a field goal while surrounded by defenders. This happened during the Friday game loss against American River College.

Hawks lose to Beavers without one of their team captains

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King released a statement on Jan. 23 to students. The statement discussed the mass shooting on Jan 21. at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.

Community shares emotions about recent shootings

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
The CRC mens basketball team beats Modesto Junior College Pirates for their sixth win in a row on Tuesday. Sophomore wing LaDarious Stanfield goes up for a layup against MJC defense.

Men’s basketball team defeats Modesto Junior College to continue win streak

Gabriella Lipsky, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
A recent storm that happened in early January impacts Cosumnes River College. A large tree by the Southeast Office Complex fell over due to high winds.

Campus endure damages after recent storms

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
The minimum wage increased to $15.50 for California hourly workers due to the enactment of Senate Bill 3. Cosumnes River College students and staff shared their thoughts about the raise.

California hourly workers get a raise

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
The heavy rain has impacted how outdoor sports have been able to practice for the upcoming season. Softball and baseball players explain their experience practicing during the storms.

Hawks outdoor sports face adversity early due to heavy rain

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Bills Safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on Jan. 2 during the Monday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Does the NFL need to do a better job of protecting their players?

NFL needs to put player safety over profit

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
January 16, 2023
A Cosumnes River College employee found a dead individual in the parking structure on Tuesday night. The deceased individual was a former CRC student and the campus was on lockdown for over 40 minutes.

Man found dead on campus, died by suicide

Joe Forrestdavis and Asyah Zamani
January 12, 2023
New Twitter CEO Elon Musk officially bought Twitter on Oct. 27 for $44 billion dollars. Its been an eventful couple of months for Twitter under Musks ownership.

Elon Musk exceeds expectations of dooming Twitter

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022
Groundskeeper Todd Zurfluh has worked for over 25 years for the Los Rios Community College District. Zurfluh recently got a full-time job as a groundskeeper at the Cosumnes River College campus.

Groundskeeper brings joy to his work every day

Cathryn Ours, Special to The Connection
December 16, 2022
The Cosumnes River College womens basketball team plays against the Merritt College Thunderbirds at home on Monday. The Hawks lose against the Thunderbirds and the score was 62-53.

Women’s basketball team takes a close loss to Merritt College in a 9 point game

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Mr. Perrys is a diner located in Sacramento that serves fried chicken, prime rib and daily homemade soups. Samille “Sam” Clark, a retired Kaiser Oakland staffer, is eating a fisherman platter meal, which is a plate of fried fish and french fries.

Local diner serves up comfort food and old-school charm

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Ashley Gonzalez after her game against Lassen Community College. Gonzalez is co-captain and point guard for the CRC womens basketball team.

Women’s basketball guard moves states to continue her passion of basketball

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
One way to meet new people in the age of the internet is online dating. While it may seem like an easy option, its not the best way to find your significant other.

Online dating is fun and exciting, but does it really work?

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Team captain and point guard Ashley Gonzalez in transition on Tuesday against Lassen Community College. Gonzalez finished the game with 29 points.

Women’s basketball team loses fourth consecutive game to Lassen Cougars

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
December 10, 2022
The CRC campus was put under lockdown on Nov. 21 due to a threat made towards the college. Students and staff on campus were stuck in the lockdown for over two hours.

Students express thoughts over lockdown

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
CRC celebrated Hmong New Year in the library on Wednesday. Attendees of the event playing a traditional Hmong game called Pov Pob.

CRC celebrates Hmong New Year

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
A new Christmas film Violent Night was released on Dec. 2. The film is an action comedy and stars David Harbour as Santa Claus.

‘Violent Night’ brings holiday cheer in different ways

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Cosumnes River College’s department of theatre arts held a rehearsal for their upcoming musical play called “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Black Box Theatre on Wednesday. The actors in the play are waiting for the rehearsal to begin.

Theatre department rehearses for upcoming play amid campus closure

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Old Town Elk Grove celebrates its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and the 35th Annual Dickens Street Faire on Saturday. Families are crowded around the tree and enjoying the ceremony.

Elk Grove rings in the holiday season with the traditional tree lighting

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Remote classes and services were extended to Monday. CRC will resume on-ground operations Tuesday.

College president shares details about recent lockdown, reopening of campus

Joe Forrestdavis and Ryan Lorenz
November 28, 2022
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