CRC Hawks – Page 2 – The Connection

Baseball team remains strong heading into final month of the season

April 6, 2016

Heading into the final month of the season, the baseball team is in good position to finish strong. Sitt...

Tony and Brett Bloomfield share memorable start to the season as father and son

March 7, 2016

Hawks’ baseball coach Tony Bloomfield will not just remember the 2016 season for the 12-0 start and winning his 700th career game, but also being able to coach his son Brett Bloomfield. While this is the first time freshman infielder Brett Bloomfield has his father as head coach, he had plenty of opportunities to watch ...

Split Decision: Will a higher minimum wage do more harm than good?

EJ Aguayo and Ashley Navarro

February 26, 2016

Pro: EJ Aguayo For many first-timers out in the job market, especially young adults, starting at minimum wage may not seem so bad. The plan is to move up a position or two, savor even the smallest pay raise and to eventually pursue better employment opportunities as that low wage was only supposed to be temporary, jus...

Scholarship opportunites available on campus

Kayleen Carter, Staff

February 25, 2016

Every spring, students at Cosumnes River College have the opportunity to apply for scholarships beginning Jan. 4 through March 4. The main requirement in order to apply for a scholarship is that students have to be currently enrolled in six units at CRC, or have completed six units in the time they have attended the college...

Gas prices still on the decline

Erica Trujillo, Staff

February 25, 2016

The United States gas prices are declining significantly depending on where you live. The average Cal...

Student senate elections prepare for first online-only voting

Carlos Arreola, Guest writer

April 13, 2015

Cosumnes River College student elections are taking place April 14 and 15 and the Associated Students...

Hawks split the difference in doubleheader with Butte College

February 28, 2015

The possibility of forecasted rain and thunderstorms didn’t sway the women of the Cosumnes River College...

Athletic fields are holding up two seasons later

November 1, 2014

Over the last few years, Cosumnes River College has undergone numerous changes with new buildings and...

Athletes keep up fitness routines both on and off the field

Naqshe Tahirkheli, Staff Writer

November 1, 2014

Trying to stay healthy and keep a solid fitness routine in everyday life can be a struggle for many. Not everyone has time to go to the gym. Being an athlete brings many new challenges with health and fitness. Outside of playing in matches, practices and conditioning are essential to keeping in playing shape throughout the...

Teams suffer low attendance as season continues

November 1, 2014

The roar of the crowd during any sports match is just as much of the whole experience as the game itself,...

Closer to home options bring back joy of sports

October 20, 2014

It’s that time of year where baseball fans whose team made it to the post-season watch in anticipati...

Rough volleyball season continues as Hawks fall to the Vikings

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer

October 7, 2014

Its been another rough season for the Cosumnes River College volleyball team, as the team has only won two out of the 13 matches they’ve played so far this season. Their match against the Diablo Valley College Vikings didn’t bode any better for the team. Diablo Valley started the first set with a serve and scored their...

Tradition is no excuse for continued NFL racism

September 30, 2014

While the NFL is plagued by new issues, including problems with players engaging in domestic abuse and dru...

Hawks take to the water as campus gains women’s swim team

Naqshe Tahirkheli, Staff Writer

September 29, 2014

Students will soon have the opportunity to join a new team as Cosumnes River College has recently announced the addition of a women’s swim team to the list of team sports they offer. Still in the process of building the team, CRC’s athletic department has found a coach for the brand new team. Head coach Teresa Rojas...

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

April 25, 2014

The crack of the bat and the sounds of the crowd, along with the requisite rendition of the national...

New faces and time constraints affect men’s tennis team

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer

April 10, 2014

Every team in every sport will see good seasons and bad seasons. They will play strong games and weak games. They will find both glory and defeat. For Cosumnes River College’s men’s tennis team, the 2014 season proved to be a rough season on the surface. However, despite finishing the season with a 2-8 record, not all in...

Ex-pro brings knowledge to baseball team’s coaching staff

Shafa Ilyas, Staff Writer

April 1, 2014

Humble, enthusiastic, committed and a drive to push every Cosumnes River College baseball player to pl...

Men’s basketball falls in playoffs but stays hopeful for next season

April 1, 2014

A season of many ups and few downs culminated in a final playoff game for Cosumnes River College’s ...

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

March 30, 2014

In a tense back and forth battle, the Cosumnes River Hawks baseball team narrowly triumphed over the Mod...

Baseball team falls in first game of conference play

March 20, 2014

The Hawks’ baseball team finished non-conference play with a 12-3 record, but in the first game of...

Shorthanded women’s basketball team wraps up season

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer

March 19, 2014

After a season packed with ups and downs, the Cosumnes River College women’s basketball season has come to an end. Head Coach Coral Sage explained her view of the season. “I think the season was successful. It was a little bit different than how I thought it was going to end when we started, but considering t...