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Seth Henderson

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief

Seth Henderson is the Editor-in-Chief for The Connection. He decided to join the Connection because he wants to become a reporter and broadcaster, hoping to work in Las Vegas for the Raiders and the NFL. He grew up in the Bay Area and he is passionate about journalism, music and sports.

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The documentary “Am I Racist,” tackling issues with race in America premiered in theaters on Sept. 13. The film was produced by Matt Walsh, a political commentator from The Daily Wire, and directed by the director of “What Is a Woman?,” Justin Folk.

‘Am I Racist’ documentary challenges diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2024
Gavin Newsom authorized state, city and county agencies to remove homeless encampments that can be deemed "unsafe" on July 25, according to Newsom's website. A bus stop near the intersection of Calvine Rd. and Power Inn Rd. is occupied with the belongings of multiple homeless individuals panhandling at the stoplight.

[Photo] Students voice opinions on impact of new homelessness executive order

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
September 25, 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
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
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
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
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.

[Photo] Athletic program flourishes due to director’s work ethic

Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer
May 15, 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
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.

[Photo] Student protests are okay, but violence is not

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
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
Students meet, study and hangout in the Black Empowerment Center, located on the first floor of the library building. The center provides resources and support, such as tutoring and counseling, to assist Black students in reaching their academic goals.

Umoja program increases completion rates among Black students

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2024
Phuong Nguyen, a 25-year-old pre-health occupations major, studies downstairs in Building B at the Elk Grove Center. A ribbon-cutting for Building B, which opened in January, will take place on May 1.

Elk Grove Center opens new science building

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
April 10, 2024
Freshman beach volleyball players Cassidy Pham and Nicole Risch score a point against the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs at the Sacramento Softball Complex on March 22. The Hawks defeat the Mustangs 3-2 before losing 0-5 to the Sierra College Wolverines.

Women’s beach volleyball starts inaugural season playing home games off-site

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Students gather around the Student Support Services table in the quad for the Hawk CARES Care Fest event on March 19. A food truck, gifts and resources were provided to students to promote different services on campus and in the community.

Hawk CARES Fest highlights student resources

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2024
Disability Inclusion Consultant and advocate Rosemary McDonell-Horita speaks to over 50 students about equity, diversity and inclusion, kicking off Women's History Month at Cosumnes River College on Tuesday. McDonell-Horita says she has been an advocate for over 10 years and is a woman with multiple disabilities.

Campus kicks off women’s history month with disability rights advocate

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2024
First-time voters can get help filling out their ballot from a parent, sibling, friend, neighbor or anyone else they would feel comfortable asking, according to the California Voter Bill of Rights. The California Presidential Primary Election takes place on March 5 and voters must have been registered by Feb. 20, according to Cal Matters.

At 12% of registered voters, young voters can impact election

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2024
Director of Upward Bound and Interim Director of TRIO Student Support Services Trinity Wilson (left) asking different table groups questions about the black experience on campus. Wilson said she uses these events to emphasize the resources on campus for students.

Campus conversations highlight Black experience on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2024
Freshman guard Aalijah Gillyard (right) prepares for a free throw shot during the 3C2A Northern California Regional Men's Basketball Playoffs on Feb. 28. The number 15 ranked Hawks played the number 18 ranked Gavilan College Rams and lost 83-68, ending their season.

Men’s basketball eliminated after loss to Gavilan in postseason

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2024
'Golden Hills', by Cosumnes River College Art Department Chair and Professor Robin Johnson is displayed near the front doors of the Art Gallery. Johnson said, 'Golden Hills' is made up of 500 used horseshoes, representing the expectation of life truly being built on hard work and labor.

Art professor displays California diversity in exhibit

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2024
As of Jan. 1, California raises its minimum wage to $16 per hour, expecting to see higher increases for fast food and healthcare workers in the coming months. Fast food workers will see an increase to $20 per hour and healthcare workers will see an increase ranging from $18 to $23, according to CalMatters.

Wages increase in California, students and faculty react

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2024
The Oasis Coffee Bar in the cafeteria building officially opened on Jan. 29. The Oasis serves Starbucks drinks among a variety of food items.

New coffee bar now open on campus, serves food and Starbucks

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2024
Guard Isaiah Griffin (right) stares down his basket against the American River College Beavers in the Hutchinson Gym at ARC on Jan. 26. The Hawks beat the Modesto Junior College Pirates 72-59, ending their stretch of five consecutive away games on Jan. 30.

Men’s basketball dominates Modesto Junior College after losing two in a row

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2024
A Sacramento Regional Transit light rail runs from Cosumnes River College to Watt and I/80 on the SacRT Blue Line. Light rails depart from the CRC station every 15 minutes between 5 a.m. and midnight on weekdays.

The Universal Transit Pass, a hidden gem for Los Rios students

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2024
A College Police phone sits outside of the Police Services building at Cosumnes River College. Three juveniles report a robbery on campus at 1 p.m. on Jan 15.

Juveniles report robbery on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024
Strawberry Creek, located along the northern border of Cosumnes River College, is maintained by local agencies, but still susceptible to localized flooding, according to Sacramento County. In January of 2023, Elk Grove experienced historical flooding which caused death, fear and evacuation, according to the SacBee.

Is Elk Grove ready for another El Niño?

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2024
More than 450 people march down Marysville Boulevard in Del Paso Heights honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15. The Los Rios College Federation of Teachers has supported these marches in North Sacramento for 20 years.

Annual march honors MLK, Los Rios labor union a longtime supporter

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2024
Head Coach Jonathan James (middle) talks to the Hawks at Sacramento City College during a timeout early in the second half of their game against the Panthers on Jan. 12. The Hawks play conference opponents on the road for their next four games starting with the Diablo Valley College Vikings on Tuesday.

Men’s basketball falls to Sacramento City College on the road in overtime

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2024
Learn, compete and achieve are the words above Athletic Learning Center Instructional Assistant Brandon Ellis as he sits at his desk in the Hawks Study Center ready to help student athletes when needed. Ellis has been an instructional assistant with the athletic department since 2006 and said he has worn many hats on campus.

Athletic department encourages competition on and off the field

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2023
The California Native Plant Garden is near the Science Building and home to over 25 species of plants. The garden was remodeled in 2010 and has over 200 plants installed.

Students and faculty enjoy campus native garden

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2023
The Hawk Athletics program is set to break ground on a beach volleyball facility on Nov.1, according to a Hawk Athletics News Release. The facility will be built adjacent to the road along parking lots A and F.

Campus approves beach volleyball facility

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2023
Cosumnes River College's first gaming club chartered over the summer holds their first in-person event at the Center for Inclusion and Belonging on Wednesday. Those interested in joining can contact Club President Leah Storms via email.

Tournament and fundraiser held by CRC’s first gaming club

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2023
The extension of Measure A passes by approximately 80% with a record-breaking student voter turnout, keeping the contract between Sacramento Regional Transit and the Los Rios Community College District in effect until the end of 2028. The Universal Transit Pass program gives LRCC students access to SacRT buses and light rails 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to a Los Rios news release.

Record-breaking student voter turnout passes Measure A extension

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2023
Michael Pelcazar, of the National University of Singapore, presents his remarks on the ethics of artificial intelligence at the 18th Annual CRC-CPPE Fall Ethics Symposium on Oct. 9 at Sac State. Day two of the event took place in the Winn Center at Cosumnes River College on Oct. 10, featuring a panel discussion on the use of AI in education and economics.

Annual symposium discusses ethics of artificial intelligence

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
A male suspect is in custody after allegedly grabbing two women on campus near the Health Center and LRC 105. Both women reported the suspect, having similar descriptions.

Male student arrested in connection with two sexual battery incidents

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
Middle hitter Antonique Coleman had 10 kills between three sets against Santa Rosa. This was the Hawk's first conference game determining their playoff contention.

Women’s volleyball sees five game winning streak, all sweeps

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2023
Biology major Ricky Pool, 19, using an equalizer modular weight station during class. This is Pool's third semester in the adaptive fitness class.

Adaptive fitness classes offer students specialized equipment, sense of community

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023
A student reported an attempted robbery on campus to Los Rios Police on Sept. 12. Neighboring jurisdictions were notified of the suspect's description.

Student reports attempted robbery on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023
These books were purchased as class sets for the Zero Textbook Cost program. If a professor adopts a class set of textbooks, students are able to check out a copy at no charge.

Zero Textbook Cost program continues to grow

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2023
Daily permits are available at pay stations near the lot entrances. Semester long permits can be purchased through e-services or in the business office.

Permit enforcement resumes for student parking

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
August 24, 2023
The forecasted market size of AI in the music market is projected to reach $2.6 billion in 2032. Here is the projected market size year-to-year by a Market.us report.

Artificial intelligence raises concerns in the music industry

Seth Henderson, Editor
May 21, 2023
The conceptual design of the student housing complex by Eden Housing. The project will be built at 7800 W Stockton Blvd., which is within one mile of the campus.

Student housing project faces hurdles

Seth Henderson, Staff Writers
April 25, 2023
A gallery viewer looking at featured art from the “Cultural Relevance: An Intimate Glimpse” exhibit. The art exhibit is open now in the Art Gallery everyday from noon to 4 p.m. until April 27.

Exhibit praises campus through artwork

Seth Henderson, Staff Writers
March 28, 2023
Hawks head coach Kristy Schroeder on the left and Beavers head coach Lisa Delgado on the right exchanging lineup cards to the umpires. The Hawks swept the Beavers in the doubleheader on Thursday.

Hawks start off conference with two wins

Seth Henderson, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
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