elections – The Connection

Meet the candidates of the upcoming ASCRC elections

April 11, 2016

Four candidates are running in the Associated Students Cosumnes River College spring election on April 12-13. The four candidates running include Tony Tran, Freddy K. Monde, Ericca Le and Evan Nguyen who are running for Student Senate President, Student Senate Treasurer and Commissioner for the Clubs and Events Board. They...

Student elections plagued by low voter turnout

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer

April 24, 2015

Just like previous semesters, the Associated Students of Cosumnes River College student government held their annual elections on April 13 and 14 to find the next group of officers to serve on behalf of students. Elections were completely online through eServices, much like they were last year which was the first year that...

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...

Faculty members compete for positions as Academic Senate elections begin

Stephanie Lopez and Scott Redmond

March 24, 2015

The Cosumnes River College Academic Senate has begun the process of electing officials for the 2015-2016 term, voting running from March 23-27, but unlike previous elections where many candidates ran unopposed there is competition for the top spots this year. The senate positions of president and vice president are igniting...

Re-electing Jerry Brown is the best move for California’s education system

Editorial Staff

November 1, 2014

On Tuesday, Nov. 4 students will face a simple choice when they cast their ballot for the 2014 General...

Student government looks to social media, elections for student awareness

Emiliano Martin, Staff Writer

March 22, 2014

As the time for mid-term elections throughout the nation nears, closer to home elections of a different sort are about to occur. The Associated Students of Cosumnes River College Student Senate elections are in April, and the current student senate is hoping to increase student participation. “The student senate serves as the ...

Celebrity endorsements influencing the youth vote

Brittany Patrick, Connection Staff

October 31, 2012

Should celebrities endorse their political preferences out to the public? Celebrities are idolized and admired by millions, both young and old. The youth of America is our future America. And what does future America think about the presidential election? Jay-Z and Beyoncé have gone public and announced their support...

Prop 35: breaking the chains of human trafficking

Kevin Frodahl, Connection Staff

October 31, 2012

The issue of human trafficking has grown rapidly in recent years, especially in Sacramento, so it's no surprise that new trafficking laws are appearing on the ballot this year under Proposition 35. The proposition- if passed- will increase penalties on those who force or coerce others into prostitution or other labor. According...