Features – The Connection

Department Chair wins Golden Hawk Diversity Award

March 20, 2019

Math Professor and Department Chair Camille Moreno won the Cosumnes River College Golden Hawk Diversity Award, which honors faculty who address issues involving diversity. The Golden Hawk award recipients are automatically nominated for the Stanback-Stroud Diversity award, which focuses on the same issues, but recognizes ...

Revelations about a 19th Century San Francisco Mummy

Arnoldo Fernandes, Staff Writer

May 7, 2018

UC Davis Anthropology Professor Dr. Jelmer Eerkens hosted a presentation in the Recital Hall on April 24 about a young mummy who was found buried in San Francisco when workers were renovating a home. The homeowner’s daughters decided to name the mummy “Miranda Eve” until anthropologists found out the mummy’s real n...

‘A Quiet Place’ makes loud impression through hushed ambience

Arnold Fernandes, Writer

April 19, 2018

“A Quiet Place” is one of the most frightening movie experiences you will encounter in 2018. This film i...

Students performed dances and recited poetry to a room full of spectators on Feb. 11.

Asian Pacific Islander cultural event showcases ethnic diversity

April 17, 2018

Cosumnes River College held its first Asian Pacific-Islander event that showcased a variety of student...

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...

African American students honored during awards night

Arnoldo Fernandes, Staff Writer

March 12, 2018

Students of African descent were celebrated for their academic proficiency at the Cosumnes River College Recital Hall “Scholars in the Making” event on Feb. 29. Student personnel assistant for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Aujonique Dismukes moderated the 19 Annual Honors & Awards night ceremony honoring...

New ‘student centered’ dean is excited about to join faculty

New Dean of business and family sciences Joel Powell.

Lisa Wilson, Staff Writer

March 12, 2018

The new dean of business and family sciences is ready to draw upon a wealth of teaching experience, and...

‘Wolfenstein’ sequel boasts striking characters

December 4, 2017

When “Wolfenstein”, a franchise that has been with us since 1992, blew people away with its graph...

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ mixes comedy and superhero action in a successful addition to the franchise

November 26, 2017

“Thor: Ragnarok” came out Nov. 3 and lived up to the hype by being the best movie in the Thor seri...

Actress visits film class to give students a glimpse into the world of horror movies

November 26, 2017

Film Professor Mark Steensland invited special guest actress Barbara Crampton to his Film Genre clas...

Theater department production of ‘Chicago’ is sexy, scandalous and full of talent

November 22, 2017

The theater department presented the first showing of their fall production of Broadway classic, John Kande...

The band Scatter Their Own performs at the Native Night Concert at Cosumnes River College on Nov. 17.

Native Night Concert showcases Native American heritage through music and dance

November 22, 2017

Four Native American acts performed live on Friday night at the Native Night Concert on Friday, as par...

Veterans attend event hosted by The Veteran's Resource Center in honor of them.

Campus event celebrates veterans with games, treats and fun

November 14, 2017

The Veterans Resource Center put on an amazing event for the Cosumnes River College veterans and th...

Theater department’s production of ‘Chicago’ set to ‘Razzle Dazzle’ audiences

November 14, 2017

The hit musical “Chicago” is coming to Cosumnes River College thanks to the collaboration of the mus...

‘The Snowman’ subplots outshine murder in an overall confusing plot

November 5, 2017

As cold winter weather draws near, it is the classic time to release much anticipated thrilling murd...

Students gather at The Sacramento History Museum's table to learn about Sacramento's past at the Anthropology Expo at Cosumnes River College on Oct. 27.

Local anthropological society showcased at expo

October 30, 2017

The annual Anthropology Expo was hosted by Cosumnes River College this year and featured different ven...

Cole McCarthy, also known as DJ Rus Ruthless, hosts

Former CRC student reveals journey to the radio industry

October 25, 2017

“When will it be my time to rise up,” is the motivational saying that embodies the talent of upc...

Professor’s sabbatical portrait project challenges Southern stereotypes

In a photo taken by her husband, who served as an assistant during the project, Professor Kathryn Mayo preps one of her subjects, F.D. Reese, before taking his photo as part of her sabbatical portrait project

Jannah Khalil, Features Editor

October 23, 2017

In the small town of Selma, Alabama, they follow the motto, “From civil war to civil rights and beyond....

Student Body President Halimeh Edais discusses the proposal of a meditation room for students during an Academic Senate meeting on Friday.

New student body president promises to speak for the students

October 18, 2017

Full-time student, president of the Muslim Student Association and student ambassador Halimeh Edais adde...

‘Stories on stage’ showcases student writings and brings them to life

October 11, 2017

Stories on Stage is an event where pieces from literary journals from different Los Rios Community Co...