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The COVID-19 isolation is for five days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This should be extended to 10 days because an additional five days can be useful for an individuals well-being and it lowers the risk of spreading the virus to others.

Recovering from COVID-19 takes more than five days of isolation

January 18, 2022
The library is closed indefinitely due to a HVAC leak. Students are still able to get textbooks through the library lockers.

CRC library closed due to water damage repairs

December 7, 2021
The CRC mens basketball team defeats College of Alameda on Wednesday. The Hawks came out strong with the final score of 103-70.

[PHOTO] CRC men’s basketball team defeats College of Alameda

November 15, 2021
Singer Kelly Clarkson releases her ninth album When Christmas Comes Around... The album consists of 12 Christmas-themed songs and three bonus tracks.

[PHOTO] Kelly Clarkson’s album ‘When Christmas Comes Around…’ takes a modern spin on Christmas

November 3, 2021
The horror television series Chucky premiered this fall on Syfy and USA Network. The series tells the story about a possessed doll named Charles Lee Ray/Chucky and his backstory along with the murders happening in Hackensack.

Syfy and USA Network ‘Chucky’ series explores murders and LGBTQ experiences

October 27, 2021
Internship Info Month will begin during the month of October. Internship Info Month will have a variety of internships from Oct. 4- Oct. 20.

[PHOTO] October marks the beginning of Internship Info Month

October 6, 2021
The Cosumnes River College womens volleyball team plays against Lassen Community College on Friday. The Hawks defeat Lassen with the first set 25-14 and third set 25-13.

[PHOTO] CRC volleyball defeats Lassen

September 29, 2021
Virtual transfer week begins on the week of Sept. 20-23. Virtual transfer week will have Zoom sessions with representatives from many four-year colleges and universities interacting with Los Rios students with each of the four days having their own theme.

[PHOTO] Virtual transfer week begins Monday

September 19, 2021
TimelyCare, a telehealth company, offers free medical and mental health care services to Los Rios students. Students can make an appointment over the phone, online or by any mobile device they have.

[PHOTO] TimelyCare offers health care services for students

September 14, 2021
The CRC library will be open part time this fall semester on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will continue to have online services as well as on-ground services.

Library reopens part time in the fall

September 1, 2021
The Los Rios District is offering students incentives to those who receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Students can get up to $200 when submitting a form through eServices about getting the vaccine.

Los Rios District offers students incentives for getting vaccinated

August 23, 2021
The Marsha P. Johnson Center opened this summer and is located at 7725 Stockton Blvd. Suite O in South Sacramento. The center serves for the black and brown, queer and trans community, and also offers many services.

New LGBTQ Center opens in South Sacramento

August 16, 2021
All Los Rios employees and students must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 1. Masks will also be required in indoor spaces.

Los Rios Community College District Trustees vote to require Los Rios employees and students accessing campus facilities be vaccinated

August 6, 2021
Copy of Made for Love TV series Review 419 AZ

[PHOTO] HBO Max dark comedy series ‘Made for Love’ offers a new take on relationships

May 3, 2021
School has transitioned to online learning amid the pandemic, causing problems for students. Stress, attention and socialization are just a few issues that come with distance learning.

Online learning creates complications for students

March 24, 2021
Dr. Seuss is a well-known author of childrens books, with his first being published in 1937. After controversy revolving around some of his older books, six of them will no longer be published.

[PHOTO] No, Dr. Seuss is not being canceled

March 15, 2021
Director of Student Care Meg McMahon Johnson spoke at the mental health and wellness event. McMahon Johnson discussed the stigmas of mental health as well as human resources to talk to when dealing with mental health.

Sacramento City College’s ASHÉ Center presents a mental health and wellness event for Black History Month

March 2, 2021
CRC Music Professors Omari Tau, Lisa Beebe and Kurt Erickson with Fresno State Universitys Music Professor and Saxophonist Benjamin Boone. Boone discussed his work of jazz music and collaborations with other poets he worked with.

Fresno State’s Music Professor and Saxophonist shares his jazz music and collaborations with poets

February 22, 2021
Onit Coffee serves amazing drinks to everyone. Featured here is a large iced strawberry watermelon lemonade with mango boba and is located on 9250 Big Horn Blvd in Elk Grove.

Sacramento’s Onit Coffee food truck serves excellent drinks and creates good vibes for the community

February 18, 2021
Faculty and students have been doing online learning for almost a year. Faculty members enjoy the online interaction they have with their students in their synchronous classes.

Faculty discuss challenges of online instruction

February 8, 2021
Taylor Swift on her album cover Evermore. Evermore is Swifts ninth studio album and is out now.

Taylor Swift’s new album ‘Evermore’ tells a story

January 20, 2021
The webpage for Timely MD. Timely MD is a student resource discussed by Chancellor King and Director of Student Health and Wellness Dee Dee Gilliam, where students can access any medical or mental health issues they have.

Chancellor discusses student goals and programs to Los Rios staff

January 20, 2021
Learning Services Coordinator Liz Stevenon’s powerpoint presentation on preparing students for their finals. Stevenson talks about different strategies that students can use as a guide as they prepare to study.

Workshop discusses strategies for finals preparation

December 10, 2020
Flute Player Al Striplen performed for CRC students in an online event hosted by Native American Planning Committee on Nov. 17. Stiplen has played for almost nine years, often playing at the Sacramento State Indian Museum.

Native American Heritage Month presents flute player Al Striplen

November 30, 2020
As the temperature drops, it is crucial to follow COVID-19 protocols to prevent any possibility of contracting the virus.

COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the wintertime

November 8, 2020
Indoor seating at restaurants has opened once again with limited capacity. Gyms, movie theaters and museums have also reopened.

As other states see spiking COVID-19 cases, should California be reopening restaurants and gyms?

October 23, 2020
Culinary Arts Professor Michael Frigm hosts his own cooking program on SECC on Tuesdays. The show, named Foundational Cooking Methods, also has its episodes available on YouTube.

Professor talks about cooking program and remote learning

October 12, 2020

Cosumnes River College celebrates 50th anniversary through video series

September 30, 2020
The Sep. 11 entry in the music departments weekly In the Studio series of presentations featured the musical talents of students. Named Raise your Voice the student focused presentations will take place on the fourth week of the month.

‘In the Studio’ series presents ‘Raise Your Voice’

September 15, 2020
Staff writer Asyah Zamani joins in on Fridays “In The Studio” Zoom event featuring music instructor Dr. Derek Keller. In the event, Keller talks about different digital ways students can present audio for the best possible quality.

Music department launches weekly ‘In the Studio’ series

September 3, 2020
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