The Connection

Dr. Anna Goldfield explains her PowerPoint slides to the audience in WINN 150.

Professor illustrates comic-style textbook for classes

April 13, 2018

The last event for March’s celebration of Women’s History took place on March 22 at the Winn Center,...

‘Extinction’ is an expensive broken record

April 13, 2018

“Extinction” is a game that is very hard to recommend. Its repetitive nature and fundamental gameplay...

Diversity in films show promise through box office

April 6, 2018

Director Ryan Coogler was tasked with directing “Black Panther," a movie where over 90 percent of the...

‘Ready Player One’ pops onto screens and culture

John Cabales, Writer

April 6, 2018

“Ready Player One” is a new movie adapted from the novel written by Ernest Cline and is set in the...

‘Rest In Power’ Recognizes Life of Trayvon Martin

Summer Lomendehe, Writer

March 1, 2018

“Rest In Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin” follows the journey of his parents, Sybrina...

Cosumnes River College Nurse Michelle Barkley, right, takes the temperature of Julie Blaney, adjunct college nurse, on Friday in the health services office.

Harsh flu season affects students’ productivity

February 8, 2018

Students are battling the flu season with masks and teas in hand as they face what is to be considered...

Students crowd around over at the Hawk Spot to collect their textbooks for the spring semester.

Cost effective ways to get textbooks for the semester

January 24, 2018

It’s the beginning of the semester, and we’ve already gone through the hassle of selecting our classes....

Winter clothes and supply drives bring donations to those in need

Victoria Blanco, Staff

November 29, 2017

The nonprofit organization Women Escape A Violent Environment and the Enriched Scholars Program have set up donation drives at Cosumnes River College for the holiday season which will benefit women, men and children affected by violence and foster youth students by providing them with toys and clothing. WEAVE gives an opp...

Political science students volunteer with non-profit organization to provide free legal clinics to those in need

Lola Chase, Staff

November 21, 2017

Several students in the political science department volunteered with a program that assists immigrants in obtaining official legal status in the United States called The Justice Bus. These students primarily act as Spanish-to-English translators for the attorneys and law students working on these pro-bono cases (meaning at...

The Rocha family performs for attendees of the Resource and Education Fair on Nov.15, the second event during Native American Heritage Week.

The Native American Heritage Resource and Education fair showcases culture through ethnic performances

November 21, 2017

The Resource Education Fair was the second event held during the annual Native American Heritage Week o...

Ethics symposium to bring discussion on the ethics of freedom of speech to CRC

Elizabeth Rodriguez, Staff

November 20, 2017

The 12th annual Ethics Symposium will be held on Nov. 20 and 21, where students and professors will discuss possible limitations on freedom of speech on college campuses and the ethics of stating your opinion. An annual collaboration between Cosumnes River College and Sacramento State University, the symposium promotes a diff...

Speaker addresses unique aspects of domestic abuse within LGBTQ community

Elizabeth Rodriguez, Staff

October 30, 2017

A representative from Women Escaping A Violent Environment, Inc. provided basic knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities, addressed differences between sexual orientation, gender identity and a variety of other stereotypes that have been said about the community on Oct. 24. Nic Caballero, a registered social worker as well as a bilingual...

Students share insight, suggestions at Campus Conversation

Victoria Blanco, Staff

October 26, 2017

Campus Conversation is a series where students and employees engage in open discussion about issues pertaining to Cosumnes River College on Oct. 18. The Student Conversation took place at the Recital Hall, said the event’s coordinator, Communication Studies Professor Georgine Hodgkinson. Hodgkinson introduced the host,...

Wellness fair caters to Latin community with a focus on local health resources

John Cabales, Staff

October 25, 2017

The Latin X Wellness Fair was held on Oct. 14 for the Latino community surrounding CRC to help educate them about health resources. The fair was put together by the Mes de Latin X committee and the Puente Club to help educate the community about resources that are available to them. “It’s for the whole community, but ...

David Keller performs with the Sacramento Baroque Soloists on Oct. 9.

Sacramento Baroque Soloists team up with the music department for a fun-filled performance

October 18, 2017

A night of music and fun overtook the Recital Hall as the Sacramento Baroque Soloists performed along...

A Disability Support Programs and Services student takes a test in a testing accommodation room in the DSPS office on Oct. 18.

Students encouraged to take advantage of disability services on campus

October 12, 2017

The Disability Support Programs and Services here at Cosumnes River College are here to assist students wit...

Students browse various university representatives at Transfer Day on Sept. 19.

Transfer Day offers students a chance to get their transfer questions answered

October 3, 2017

Transfer Day is an opportunity for students of all levels and majors to get a taste of their options...

History Professor Diana Reed speaks about the U.S. Constitution and the ways that it unites our country on Sept. 14.

Event focuses on constitutional freedoms

September 27, 2017

The Constitution plays a major role in students’ lives, but most are puzzled at what it really says....

Tracing illegal money fights crime, speaker says during Forensic Banking event

Shannon Rusche, News Editor

September 27, 2017

The Department of Political Science and Global Studies hosted guest speaker Sonia Desai on Sept. 13, who spoke about forensic banking, or how banks follow the money trails of criminal activity. Desai, the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering officer, and vice president of Charles Schwab Bank, said she chose to participa...

Entrepreneur seminar teaches students to start businesses from the ground up

Jannah Khalil, Staff

May 15, 2017

Sacramento entrepreneurs spoke at a seminar to encourage and teach aspiring businessmen and businesswomen to reach their potential in the business world. The seminar was held at Cosumnes River College and was put on by Professor Man Phan, chair of the business department. The five entrepreneurs featured at the event were...

English department holds 11th annual Cosumnes River Journal release

Shannon Rusche, Staff

May 15, 2017

The English department held its 11th-annual Cosumnes River Journal Release on May 4. Heather Hutcheson, an English professor at CRC and the managing editor for the CRJ, facilitated the release and said that she thinks highly of the latest issue of the journal. “I think it’s a beautiful collection that has a fantastic...