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Sophomore pitcher Ashlee Toy. Toy was named Big 8 Pitcher of the Year and first-team all-conference.

Pitcher’s journey from cancelled season to all-conference team

Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection
May 19, 2022
Rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his new album called Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers on Friday. The album consists of storytelling and who Lamar is as a person and the world around him.

Kendrick Lamar releases new album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Freshman Catcher Harry Owen. Owen was named CRC athlete of the week twice this season.

Baseball catcher uplifts team

Gabriella Lipsky, Special to The Connection
May 18, 2022
The Open Education Resources Award program aims to compensate professors for utilizing OER in their classes. The goal of the program is to save students money on resources such as textbooks.

Open educational resources help students save money

Rianne Herrera, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2022
The Spring 2022 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday. It will be an outdoor ceremony at the CRC stadium for students who were or are expected to graduate in the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 graduation terms.

Graduation cermemony returns to campus for Spring 2022

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
May 15, 2022
The Cosumnes River College theatre department s presentation of The Comedy of Errors opened Thursday. The two professors played by Steven Bails on the left and Cassian Cardona on the right came out to interrupt the narrative with historical analysis.

‘The Comedy of Errors’ provides a humorous experience during finals

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
There are many misconceptions about attending community college. Community college can be beneficial because of the hands-on experiences in the classroom, spending as much time as you need to get your general education and networking with faculty and colleagues.

Real college or no?

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
A recent leak revealed that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the ruling of Roe v. Wade. The new ruling will make reproductive rights such as abortion a state matter instead of a federal matter.

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Barriers, such as age limit, have been removed from the qualifications of applying for FAFSA and California Dream Act. For more information on financial aid visit the CRC financial aid office or icangotocollege.com

Community Colleges Chancellor discusses Cal Grant reforms

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
A scene from Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness featuring Rachel McAdams, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. The film was released on Friday.

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Opens Cinematic Universe to New Horizons

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Two dogs from the Cosumnes River College pet adoption. Vaquita (left) and Archie (right) are still available to adopt from the CRC Veterinary Technology program.

Veterinary Technology Program relaunches pet adoption

Eman Salem, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
The Hawks softball team beats the Feather River College Golden Eagles 4-1 on Friday for the first game of playoffs. Featured here is sophomore shortstop Leandra Coronado on the left and freshman center field Gabriella Lipsky on the right.

Hawks softball team defeats Feather River in first game of playoffs

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
A bill suggested by Sen. Scott Wiener (D - San Francisco) could mark California as a sanctuary for transgender youth and their families from other states. Students at Cosumnes River College expressed support for the bill and transgender youth.

Students react to bill declaring California a refuge for transgender youth

Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection
May 3, 2022
California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley. Reviewing his notes before the student media teleconference on April 19.

CCC Chancellor holds a media teleconference for students

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
The Tutoring Center is offering in-person services for students again. There are various locations and times for students to access tutoring depending on the subject.

In-person tutoring center remains empty despite re-opening

Marcus Montgomery, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Hawks outfielder Anissya Avendano batting early in the game.

Hawks softball team falls to Sierra in Big 8 championship

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Students in the Outdoors Club on a trip to Cronin Ranch. The club takes regular trips to natural locations in Northern California.

Club offers students outdoor adventures

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Professors discuss about their experiences about being back on ground after two years. Professors were happy to finally be back in class with students.

Professors discuss the advantages of teaching on campus

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
The Student Trustee Candidate Forum took place over Zoom on Wednesday. The Student Candidate Election will be held from April 26-27 through eServices.

Associated Students of Cosumnes River College presents student candidates

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
April 24, 2022
High school students attending the Earth Day celebration. Attendees could explore booths hosted by the architecture program at Cosumnes River College, the Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association and SMUD.

Earth Day celebration promotes the importance of sustainability

Eman Salem, Zari Kumalo, and Rianne Herrera
April 21, 2022
A new park called District56 opens in Elk Grove to the community. The District56 park includes an aquatic center, community center and a preserve.

New park strives to build community in Elk Grove

Eman Salem, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
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