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The mental health team at Cosumnes River College held a workshop on Sept. 11 discussing the relationship between music and mental health. Music can help with trauma, social change, self-reflection and emotions.

Workshop explores connection between music and mental health

Noah Seid, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Freshman striker Brian Ramirez (right) scores a goal against the Canada Community College Colts on Tuesday at home. The Hawks go on to draw with the Colts at 2-2 and are scheduled to play the Merced Community College Blue Devils on Friday.

Men’s soccer ends physical game with draw against former playoff opponent

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 19, 2024
Freshman forward Mia Perz (center) kicks in a goal against the Cabrillo Community College Seahawks at home on Tuesday. The Hawks go on to dominate Cabrillo 6-0 and will face the Cañada Community College Colts in Redwood City on Friday.

Women’s soccer wins 6-0 in blowout victory against Cabrillo

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 19, 2024
Sacramento Regional Transit shows off its new trains at the Township 9 station, located next to the rail yards. The new "S700" trains were designed to be more accessible for Sacramento residents.

Sacramento Regional Transit rolls out new, accessible trains

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
September 18, 2024
Volleyball Head Coach Kari Nahlen talks to the team in the huddle during their match against Taft College on Sept. 4. The Hawks went on to drop the match against Taft 0-3.

Volleyball sets up for season, spikes team chemistry

Idalys Aguirre, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
The Los Rios District Faculty Exhibition showcases the work of professors from all four community colleges, including paintings, photography, a mural and more. The exhibition continues until Oct.3.

Campus hosts art exhibition showcasing Los Rios faculty work

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Executive Producer Stephany Zamora, left, Sac State Journalism Professor Fernando Gallo and FOX 40 editor Alexander Walker answer questions after the screening of “Trustworthy” on Wednesday. “Trustworthy” is a documentary about journalism and the importance of quality news to a democracy.

Documentary follows the search for common ground between media and democracy

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
The Arts, Media and Entertainment Department held an open house on Sept. 5 showcasing the different courses Cosumnes River College provides. Photography, art, journalism, film, television production courses and more are offered at CRC.

Open house showcases Arts, Media and Entertainment department

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
The Connection asked students on campus how they feel about each candidate in the upcoming presidential election on November 5. Kamala Harris is the presidential nominee for the Democratic party and Donald Trump is the nominee for the Republican party.

Students react to upcoming presidential election

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 10, 2024
The Cosumnes River College journalism department holds a film screening and discussion panel for "Trustworthy," a documentary uncovering the root causes of media decline. The screening and panel will be held on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Documentary exploring journalism and democracy comes to campus

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
September 9, 2024
The Cosumnes River College library offers copies of some textbooks on reserve, which means students can use them to study while in the library. It’s one of the many resources the campus offers to support students.

Campus provides resources to help back-to-school transition

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2024
Freshman forward Sadie Stoll, right, goes head-to-head against freshman Las Positas defender Kylie Hahlbeck on Aug. 27. Stoll scores her first goal as a CRC Hawk.

Women’s soccer dominates Las Positas in home opener

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 1, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Anjalina Dahdouh prepares for a pitch against the Sierra College Wolverines at home on April 12. The Hawks face the Cypress College Chargers in the California Community College Athletics Association State Championship on May 16 in Saratoga, Calif. at 8 p.m.

Softball makes state championship appearance after nearly a decade

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2024
Athletic Director Collin Pregliasco stands in the athletic department’s office at Cosumnes River College, talking with a colleague on May 14. Pregliasco has been the director of athletics and dean of kinesiology, health and athletics since 2017.

Athletic program flourishes due to director’s work ethic

Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
Tom Brady, former quarterback for the New England Patriots, gets roasted live on Netflix at the Kia Forum on May 5. The three-hour long special was featured live on Netflix, hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart.

Offensive or Hilarious? Why the roast of Tom Brady was comedy gold

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2024
Fast food minimum wage raised to $20 in California on April 1. The new law applies to fast food chains with 60 or more locations nationwide.

Students react to new minimum wage for fast food workers

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
An encampment at Sacramento State University takes place in the Library Quad with peaceful protesters displaying multiple signs demanding California State Universities divest from funding Israel. Sac State’s encampment began on April 29 and will remain in place if it continues to be peaceful until May 8, according to the State Hornet.

Student protests are okay, but violence is not

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Construction workers prepare the infrastructure for the new culinary arts management kitchen, adjacent to the cafeteria on May 7 at Cosumnes River College. The cafeteria and CAM kitchen will be fully operational for spring of 2025, Director Administrative Services Chris Raines said.

Cafeteria projected to open spring 2025, students react

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2024
Cosumnes River College President Dr. Edward Bush cuts the ribbon outside of Building B at the Elk Grove Center on Wednesday. The new facility is a $20 million facility housing classrooms and laboratories for biology, chemistry and other science courses.

Elk Grove Center holds ribbon cutting event, celebrates new science building

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2024
San Francisco Bay Area performer, educator and scientist Heidi Moss-Erickson presents a slideshow of videos, pictures and songs, defining music in a mathematical framework to roughly 50 students in the Learning Resource Center on April 25. Moss-Erickson said music can reinforce parts of the brain used for math, explaining why musicians are typically better at math.

Expert discusses music, math during 8th annual Math Awareness Week

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2024
Students participate in the "Drop a Pen" creative writing workshop, hosted by 916 Ink, a Sacramento non-profit committed to empowering youth through literature. Sacramento Poet Laureate Andru Defeye, the official poet of Sacramento (right), stands and talks to students about the project.

Nonprofit hosts storytelling workshop, offers chance to be published

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2024
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