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The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

The Connection
The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

The Connection
Damian Khim

Damian Khim, News Editor

Damian Khim is the News Editor for The Connection. He is 19 years old and is majoring in journalism. He joined the staff because he wanted to gain more experience with interviewing and writing stories. After The Connection, he plans to become a better reporter. Outside of The Connection, he is interested in baking and being an avid horror movie fan.

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Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up for monthly AI workshops hosted by the CRC Library. AI is used according to your professor’s expectations in the classroom.

Faculty train on how to best implement AI in the classroom

Damian Khim, News Editor
September 30, 2025
Mental health and wellness center employees speak with students at the Suicide Prevention Day table in front of the fountain in the quad on Sept. 10. The hope station was a board near the table for students to leave encouraging statements for other students.

Health and wellness center raises awareness for suicide prevention month

Damian Khim, News Editor
September 17, 2025
TRIO front desk employees at the entrance of TRIO located in L-227. The Trump administration plans to cut funding to TRIO services starting in 2026.

TRIO program faces budget cuts within the next year

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
March in March demonstrators protesting federal funding cuts in higher education on March 4 in downtown Sacramento. Hundreds of college presidents have signed a letter opposing Trump's orders to reform higher education.

[Photo] Trump targets funding for colleges

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 12, 2025
A college police phone located near the east entrance of campus. The college phones are available for reporting emergencies, such as fires, crimes, first aid and traffic incidents.

Assembly approves stricter penalties for threats against schools

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
May 7, 2025
Softball head coach Kristy Schroeder joins the team in a huddle after the Hawks faced San Jose City College on Feb. 11. The team improved to a 19-15 overall record after defeating Sierra College 11-0 on April 12.

Hawks softball excels academically and on the field

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
April 18, 2025
Demonstrators holding signs on April 5 in front of the State Capitol in Sacramento. Thousands of demonstrators protested policies instituted by President Trump with signs, chants and by listening to speakers.

Thousands gather to protest federal policies

Damian Khim and Gabi Rodriguez
April 9, 2025
Party kits include Narcan, fentanyl test strips and drink covers among other things. Kits are available for free in the College Health Center by providing a student ID number.

Party kits offer harm reduction resources to students

Barbie Sarente and Damian Khim
March 31, 2025
Protestors on the west lawn of the State Capitol in Sacramento on March 4. The 'March in March' protest for education funding began at Southside Park and ended at the Capitol.

‘March in March’ gathers support from the community to protest education budget cuts

Damian Khim and Melina DeBolt
March 7, 2025
New MI CASA director Melissa Sanchez stands in front of a welcome poster saying “Bienvenidos” near the entrance of the program’s space, in L-309. Sanchez said being the director is her dream job, and works to support students as they navigate college life.

Alumna returns to campus as director of MI CASA

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
Amber Vang, an 18-year-old computer science major said, “I just don’t really like how he is going after immigrants like that.”

HAWK TALK: What do you think of Trump proposing a $5 million dollar gold card?

Damian Khim and Melina DeBolt
March 1, 2025
Freshman third baseman Isabella Hall waits for a pitch against San Jose City College during back to back home games on Feb. 11. The team lost both games with scores of 2-3 and 1-4.

Softball faces loss in doubleheader against San Jose City

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
A Black History Month poster sits at the entrance of the campus’ opening ceremony on Feb. 4 in the Recital Hall. Events last through the month of February, with the closing ceremony taking place on Feb. 26.

Campus starts off Black History Month with opening ceremony

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
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