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Britni Alford

Britni Alford, Former Staff

Britni didn't originally plan on being on The Connection staff until she was recruited by a previous staff members and the adviser. Fall 2012 was her first semester and spring 2013 was the on staff where she pulled double duty and served as Features/Arts & Entertainment Editor as well as Photo Editor. She learned to become a writer during her time on staff as took many pictures for the paper. Britni left the paper and CRC to further her education and move into the educational career she had always envisioned.

Semesters on Staff: Fall 2012 and Spring 2013

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Saving dough: eating pizza on a budget

Saving dough: eating pizza on a budget

May 6, 2015
Fans have the power over the sports they love

Fans have the power over the sports they love

May 4, 2015
Raechel Hooper, freshman catcher and first baseman bunting the ball at their May 2 playoff game against the Fresno City Rams.

Softball beats Fresno City in first of possible three game series

May 3, 2015

Student elections plagued by low voter turnout

April 24, 2015
Thinking outside the pot

Thinking outside the pot

April 24, 2015
The softball team celebrating after defeating DVC 6-2 during their Big 8 Conference.

[PHOTO] Softball team shuts down Diablo Valley and wins Big 8

April 22, 2015
NFL enters 21st century at last by hiring a woman referee

NFL enters 21st century at last by hiring a woman referee

April 15, 2015
Stand back men, it’s time for the women to play

Stand back men, it’s time for the women to play

March 30, 2015
A student uses the Higher One ATM in CRCs library building. Some students have reported problems with the ATM working correctly.

Bank plagued with lawsuits and student unrest due to fees associated with card use

March 24, 2015

Faculty members compete for positions as Academic Senate elections begin

March 24, 2015
A swimmer for Cosumnes River College’s women’s team diving into the pool during their team relay at the Big 8 Invitational at American River College on March 13.

Spring semester brings swim team to campus

March 23, 2015
Hawks sophomore pitcher Amanda Horbasch playing at their doubleheader against American River College on March 20.

Hawks softball tie for first in Big 8 after defeating Beavers

March 23, 2015
Sandoval won’t be missed after Giants diss

Sandoval won’t be missed after Giants diss

March 16, 2015
Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon bring the lovable jerk and slob Oscar Madison and uptight neat freak Felix Unger to life in CBS revival of The Odd Couple.

There’s nothing odd at all about CBS’s new comedy

March 10, 2015
There is no such thing as an odd-year curse

There is no such thing as an odd-year curse

March 8, 2015
The softball team meeting with Coach Kristy Schroeder on the mound to talk during one of their double header games against Butte College on Feb. 27.

[PHOTO] Softball coach balances life on and off the field

March 2, 2015
Hawks players celebrate at home plate and pat the helmet of sophomore utility Hanna Miller after Millers first inning home run brought them an early lead in game one against Butte College.

Hawks split the difference in doubleheader with Butte College

February 28, 2015

Clashing Sides: Should firing squads be allowed as a method of execution?

February 28, 2015
Play the game right or don’t play it at all

Play the game right or don’t play it at all

February 16, 2015
Lack of sleep high among college students, poses health risks

Lack of sleep high among college students, poses health risks

February 12, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC players jogging during their practice on Feb. 2.

Sacramento Republic returns to practicing on campus fields

February 11, 2015

President Obama’s free community college tuition proposal welcomed by students

February 7, 2015
Possible cheating should not trump abuse in levels of outrage

Possible cheating should not trump abuse in levels of outrage

January 26, 2015
Netflix adds Friends and other programs to streaming offerings for January

Netflix adds ‘Friends’ and other programs to streaming offerings for January

January 11, 2015

Passing of Proposition 47 foreshadows improvements in direction of funds used to imprison drug users and petty thieves

December 10, 2014

Financial aid office addresses disbursement backup

December 5, 2014
In her tenure as president, Deborah Travis has overseen many of the new construction projects on campus and has spoken at the dedications including for the Elk Grove Center.

President Travis and staff reflect on her tenure as retirement looms

December 5, 2014
Small crowds are quite common at soccer games this season, including the slightly smaller crowd that attended this women’s soccer match against Sac City on Sept. 30. Extra bleachers were added this season to provide more seating for the fans but so far have gone mostly unused at this point in the season.

Teams suffer low attendance as season continues

November 1, 2014
To shave or not to shave?

To shave or not to shave?

October 30, 2014
Jumping on the bandwagon doesnt make you a fan

Jumping on the bandwagon doesn’t make you a fan

October 28, 2014
Students in the cafeteria enjoying food and friends near the Rio Bistro.

Reduced hours leave students hungry for options

October 22, 2014
Closer to home options bring back joy of sports

Closer to home options bring back joy of sports

October 20, 2014
Virginity: Is it a big deal or not?

Virginity: Is it a big deal or not?

October 5, 2014
Tradition is no excuse for continued NFL racism

Tradition is no excuse for continued NFL racism

September 30, 2014
Students coming and going from the Bruceville side of campus, displaying CRCs diverse student body.

[PHOTO] Cosumnes River College rated top 10 in diversity among two-year colleges

September 30, 2014
Courtesy Photo

Crime, death and corruption highlight Fox’s new take on the world of Batman

September 27, 2014
Are soulmates fantasy or reality?

Are soulmates fantasy or reality?

September 19, 2014

Credit card advertisement on campus only leads to students being held hostage by crushing debt

September 17, 2014
TCS: NFL gets it wrong when doing the right thing

TCS: NFL gets it wrong when doing the right thing

September 13, 2014
Sophomore defender Kori Martin catches her breath as goalkeeper Anna Brown keeps Evergreen Valley College from scoring once more.

Photo Essay: Hawks take on the hawks in the heat to break a losing streak

September 13, 2014
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[PHOTO] California seeks to define consent for college students’ sexual encounters

September 11, 2014
Daily parking slips from the various machines across campus, like the one pictured, are now $2 per day. Semester long parking permits remain the same until next semester when they will rise as well.

Rise in cost of parking fees benefits campus in big picture

September 3, 2014
Members of CRC faculty, administration and guests tour the art gallery after its dedication. While there is no art on the walls just yet, a slideshow is projected on the wall showcasing art from campus and the community that will decorate the walls in the future.

The world of art comes to campus as new gallery opens

August 24, 2014
TCS: Outdated views on women have no place in sports

TCS: Outdated views on women have no place in sports

June 13, 2014
Newest Spider-Man entry does everything a spider can and more

Newest Spider-Man entry does everything a spider can and more

May 22, 2014
Should couples engage in threesomes?

Should couples engage in threesomes?

April 30, 2014
Kaylie (Karen Gillan) and her brother Tim (Brenton Thwaites) attempt to destroy the mirror that tormented their childhoods and possessed their father to murder their mother.

‘Oculus’ provides more laughs than it does horror

April 29, 2014
Author Michael Pollan and Communication Professor discuss Pollans book The Omnivores Dilemma and food in general during the keynote event for Cosumnes River Colleges Earth Day Celebration on April 24.

OneBook author’s visit begins campus Earth Day celebration

April 28, 2014
Cosumnes River College freshman first baseman Nathan Ahlers strikes out against San Joaquin Delta College in the Hawks home game on April 21. The Hawks went on to win the game 1-0 and are now tied for first place in the Big 8 Conference.

CRC Hawks defeat San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs to tie for first in Big 8

April 24, 2014
Students watch a live broadcast of author and Earth Day keynote speaker Michael Pollans discussion moderated by Communications Professor Georgine Hodgkinson in the Library Forum on April 24. The all-day Earth Day events topped-off a week long Earth Day celebration.

Campus Earth Week comes to an end with celebration and distinguished author

April 24, 2014

Crowd sees pink and red in Hawks and Beavers doubleheader

April 21, 2014

Trio of films open Earth Week celebration

April 18, 2014
Election results are in as new officers prepare to take office

Election results are in as new officers prepare to take office

April 18, 2014
NSA: Are friends with benefits okay?

NSA: Are friends with benefits okay?

April 10, 2014
Divergent offers unique look into post-apocalyptic genre

‘Divergent’ offers unique look into post-apocalyptic genre

April 1, 2014
Should couples watch porn together?

Should couples watch porn together?

March 31, 2014
Cosumnes River College freshman catcher Logan Marston checks his swing against Modesto Junior College on March 20. The CRC Hawks won the game 908 after an early rally.

Hawks come out on top over Pirates in close-fought game

March 30, 2014

Blaming victims of bullying is never the right course of action

March 27, 2014
RapeCulture

[PHOTO] University study highlights prevalence of rape culture

March 31, 2014
Freshman pitcher Amanda Horbasch and freshman catcher Carly Hintz stand together before their doubleheader on Feb. 1.

Softball season plagued by rained out games

March 19, 2014
Actor Chris Hemsworth, who played the lead character in “Thor,” attended the Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con and fielded fan questions from the audience on March 9. It was the first convention of its type in Sacramento.

Wizard World Comic Convention comes to Sacramento

March 16, 2014
Selena Martinez, a member of the CRC counseling department works on her computer in the counseling office on March 10. Students at California State Universities would have to pay additional fees for similar services.

Additonal fees do nothing but punish students

March 12, 2014
Students who attend Cosumnes River College visit the tables set up by various four-year colleges in preparation for transfer at the fall Transfer Day Fair in September 2013. Attending a two-year college similar to CRC gives students a leg up educationally and financially when they transfer to the next level of education.

[PHOTO] Campus panel leads call for rape prevention

March 19, 2014
Students divided over latest arena renderings

Students divided over latest arena renderings

March 2, 2014
Does size matter?

Does size matter?

February 28, 2014
For season two, Netflix builds an even bigger House of Cards

For season two, Netflix builds an even bigger ‘House of Cards’

February 25, 2014
Is flirting through technology cheating?

Is flirting through technology cheating?

February 13, 2014
Sophomore center fielder Cody Morris hits the ball deep into center field, bouncing off the back wall, early in the second inning against the Shasta Knights on Feb. 1.

[PHOTO] Baseball team opens season with shut out against Lassen

February 4, 2014
Making ends meet: Textbook Edition

Making ends meet: Textbook Edition

January 31, 2014
LLewyn Davis (Oscar Issacs), with one of two feline companions in tow, bounces around 1960s New York City trying to find his place in an increasingly difficult to live in world.

Film brings the ’60s folk music scene to the big screen

January 27, 2014
New phase of ongoing construction necessitates bus route changes

New phase of ongoing construction necessitates bus route changes

January 21, 2014

Campus program opens application process for the spring semester

January 21, 2014

Board of Governors adopts new policy to amend fee waiver requirements

January 14, 2014
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[PHOTO] Losing weight, gaining shame

December 18, 2013
CRC Football

[PHOTO] The story of a team that isn’t there

December 12, 2013
Michael Henry (Michael J. Fox, Right) and his son Ian (Conor Romero) have a father and son moment over what to do with a deer they hit during the episode Homecoming.

Michael J. Fox returns to television, proves laughter is the best medicine

December 9, 2013
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