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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.

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

March 2, 2021
Raising the minimum wage has been a topic among U.S. citizens for a long time as they look to receive $15 minimum wage.

[PHOTO] The U.S. is long overdue in an increased minimum wage

March 1, 2021
An informative session held on Wednesday discussed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. Advice on how to take and follow-up with the vaccine is also explained.

[PHOTO] Los Rios medical consultant provides vaccine information

February 22, 2021
The Behavioral Intervention Response Team started in 2016. The BIRT team connects students with the resources they may need.

[PHOTO] Campus program supports students’ mental health through pandemic

February 20, 2021
Recent events such as America’s Got Talent, the Presidential Inauguration and the Super Bowl have brought poetry, more especially spoken word, to a national level. Some of CRC’s English professors talk about spoken word poetry and how it can become a top-tier activity and art form.

[PHOTO] Professors discuss the emergence of spoken word poetry

February 17, 2021
Cosumnes River College leadership continues to have discussions about anti-racism and equity. President Bush launched the

[PHOTO] Faculty to reflect on equity teaching in their performance reviews

February 17, 2021
Valentine's Day is a day celebrating with loved ones. Due to the pandemic, many people will be spending the day at home with their loved ones or doing any other kinds of activities.

[PHOTO] Students plan for Valentine’s Day during the pandemic

February 11, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by veteran quarterback Tom Brady, won Super Bowl 55 on Sunday. This is Brady's seventh Super Bowl win and his 10th appearance.

[PHOTO] The NFL concludes its most unique season

February 10, 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.

[PHOTO] Faculty discuss challenges of online instruction

February 8, 2021
Former President Donald Trump has been scrutinized by many for his rhetoric. Trump awaits his second impeachment trial, which will begin on Feb. 8.

[PHOTO] The impact of rhetoric in today’s society

February 3, 2021
As the 12th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Tyrese Haliburton has made himself a top candidate for the Rookie of the Year discussion so far. Coming off the bench, Haliburton is averaging 28.8 minutes per game, 10.7 points per game, 5.4 assists per game and 3.8 rebounds per game.

[PHOTO] Standout rookie provides a hopeful, positive spark for Kings future

February 3, 2021
Disney+ released

[PHOTO] ‘Safety’ on Disney+ lands in all the right places

January 28, 2021
Libraries are now more quiet than ever due to the pandemic. Students are learning to seek help through online resources.

[PHOTO] Library aims to be a primary source for students this semester

January 20, 2021

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January 20, 2021
Now at the end of the fall semester, The Connection decided to induct a “CRC Sports Round-Up,” where we talked with different CRC Hawks athletes and coaches about a specific topic In this case, the topic was how athletes and coaches stayed on track this semester. We talked with six athletes and two coaches, ranging from softball, baseball, swimming, soccer and basketball.

[PHOTO] CRC Sports Round-Up: How athletes and coaches stayed on track during the fall semester

December 16, 2020
Various social media apps widely used by everyday Americans. Social media has become a way of life throughout the 21st century.

[PHOTO] Section 230 and social media censorship

December 14, 2020

[PHOTO] Kick off the holidays with the classics

December 10, 2020

[PHOTO] ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is a winning move for Netflix

December 3, 2020
The martial arts movie

[PHOTO] ‘Jiu Jitsu’; martial arts for dummies

December 2, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom removing his mask. Newsom has been governor since 2019.

[PHOTO] Newsom’s curfew will do more harm than good

November 25, 2020
The Weeknd accepting an award at the American Music Awards. His face is bandaged and beaten as he's still playing the character from his

[PHOTO] Grammy snubs and shocks

November 24, 2020
With many of us staying at home more than usual during this holiday season, it is important that we decorate for the holidays in the way that brings us the most joy. If that means putting up the Christmas lights and the Christmas tree now, then go right ahead!

[PHOTO] Let the Christmas decorating begin!

November 23, 2020
The electoral college system raises many questions and concerns for American voters, and jeopardizes the value of their vote. This system needs to change in order to for us to be the

[PHOTO] The electoral college system doesn’t represent the people

November 19, 2020
With so much going on in the world right now, it was crucial for youth voters' voices to be heard this 2020 Presidential Election in order to show what the youth want America to look like in the coming years.

[PHOTO] Youth voters set historic highs during the 2020 Presidential Election

November 19, 2020
With COVID-19 amplifying the use of technology and budgeting digitally, apps such as

[PHOTO] Best apps for the perfect college student budget

November 16, 2020
President Donald Trump and Joe Biden faced off in 2020, with Biden as the projected winner. The 2020 Election has yet to be concluded as senate races and state initiatives are still being declared.

[PHOTO] Election reactions from CRC

November 10, 2020
As the temperature drops, it is crucial to follow COVID-19 protocols to prevent any possibility of contracting the virus.

[PHOTO] COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the wintertime

November 8, 2020
Proposition 22 passed on Nov. 3. This keeps app-based drivers as independent contractors and exempts them from things like sick-leave, unemployment benefits and more.

[PHOTO] Other states need to pay attention to California Proposition 22

November 4, 2020
Ariana Grande becomes president in her new music video

[PHOTO] Ariana Grande glows in ‘Positions’ but doesn’t push the envelope

November 4, 2020
The CRC Hawks volleyball team. Talons up!

[PHOTO] Volleyball blocker looks ahead despite postponed season

November 3, 2020
As the fully online spring semester approaches, it is crucial that us students get a fair share of both asynchronous and synchronous courses. Each student deserves to sit at the virtual academic table, even if their courses are different.

[PHOTO] Keep synchronous classes, please

October 28, 2020

[PHOTO] ‘Rebecca’ is a disappointing adaptation

October 26, 2020
Sacha Baron Cohen and Jeremy Strong as Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin leading protestors through the streets of Chicago.

[PHOTO] Netflix’s newest film showcases a relevant historical hearing at the perfect time

October 19, 2020
The Theatre Department premiered

[PHOTO] Theatre Department premieres first entirely digital production

October 13, 2020
Culinary Arts Professor Michael Frigm hosts his own cooking program on SECC on Tuesdays. The show, named

[PHOTO] Professor talks about cooking program and remote learning

October 12, 2020
For the upcoming election, you can register to vote at https://registertovote.ca.gov/. Make sure to register to vote by Oct. 19, as that the last day to register to vote outside of same day registration.

[PHOTO] Everything you need to know about voter registration

October 7, 2020
Zoom logo that students across the world have grown accustomed to.

[PHOTO] The unspoken rules of Zoom

October 6, 2020
The silver and black in their new home of Las Vegas.

[PHOTO] The Raiders left behind their Oakland legacy, breaking the hearts of fans

October 3, 2020
After the first 2020 presidential debate on Tuesday, millions of voters were left unimpacted and uninformed. With only a month remaining until Election Day, it is crucial that voters educate themselves and cast their vote on Nov. 3!

[PHOTO] Don’t let the debate discourage you from showing up this November

October 2, 2020
Los Rios Health and Wellness Services employees presented local health service partners to students on Sept. 23. These programs include WEAVE, NAMI and the Golden Rule.

[PHOTO] Health and Wellness Services provide resource information

October 2, 2020
Men’s Basketball Coach Jonathan James diagrams a play for his team during a timeout in Jan. 2018. Because of COVID-19, fall sports have officially been pushed back to the spring season.

[PHOTO] Fall sport athletes focus on conditioning as fall sports shift to spring

August 25, 2020
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[PHOTO] The Entertainment Industry in Quarantine

May 18, 2020
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[PHOTO] Los Rios students speak out on mental health during closure

May 4, 2020
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[PHOTO] Workout at home during a quarantine

April 27, 2020
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[PHOTO] Games to play during the shutdown

April 20, 2020
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