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The alleged crime took place on campus in the parking structure on March 10. The campus was put on a precautionary lockdown when the Los Rios Police Department was alerted of the crime and lasted from 3:09 p.m. to 4:13 p.m.

Los Rios Police share details about recent lockdown

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2023
Head coach Jonathan James at the first playoff game of the 2023 mens basketball season. He has been nominated and accepted the position of president of the California Community College Mens Basketball Coach Association, which makes him the first African American president in the associations history.

Men’s basketball head coach makes history for California Community College Association

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
The Cosumnes River College enrollment has increased by over 8% over the past two semesters. Here are a couple of students walking around the campus at the CRC Quad.

Campus sees 8% increase in enrollment over the past year

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2023
Twenty-nine-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was from Sacramento, was pulled over for reckless driving and was assaulted by Memphis Police officers in Memphis, Tennessee on Jan. 7. Nichols died three days later on Jan. 10 from the assault and five officers are being charged with second-degree murder.

Students voice their thoughts on the death of Tyre Nichols

Joe Forrestdavis and Asyah Zamani
February 15, 2023
Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King released a statement on Jan. 23 to students. The statement discussed the mass shooting on Jan 21. at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.

Community shares emotions about recent shootings

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
A recent storm that happened in early January impacts Cosumnes River College. A large tree by the Southeast Office Complex fell over due to high winds.

Campus endures damages after recent storms

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
The minimum wage increased to $15.50 for California hourly workers due to the enactment of Senate Bill 3. Cosumnes River College students and staff shared their thoughts about the raise.

California hourly workers get a raise

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
A Cosumnes River College employee found a dead individual in the parking structure on Tuesday night. The deceased individual was a former CRC student and the campus was on lockdown for over 40 minutes.

Man found dead on campus, died by suicide

Joe Forrestdavis and Asyah Zamani
January 12, 2023
Remote classes and services were extended to Monday. CRC will resume on-ground operations Tuesday.

College president shares details about recent lockdown, reopening of campus

Joe Forrestdavis and Ryan Lorenz
November 28, 2022
The Cosumnes River College campus was put on lockdown for two hours on Monday due to a threat of violence made by an individual against the campus. The campus is now clear and classes and campus services will be offered remotely for the rest of the day.

A threat of violence puts campus on lockdown

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
The Los Rios District announces that the vaccine requirement has been lifted, which began on Nov. 14. Students and staff will no longer have to be vaccinated when coming to campus.

Faculty share their opinions over vaccine mandate being lifted on campus

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
November 20, 2022
The future of abortion rights in California lies on the ballots this November for the midterm election. Proposition 1 would constitutionalize reproductive rights for Californians.

Californians will vote on constitutionalizing abortion rights in upcoming election

Gabriella Lipsky, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Proposition 27 would allow mobile and online sports betting for adults 21 and older. The voting deadline is Nov. 8.

Students are split on measure to legalize online sports betting

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom is going against Brian Dahle in the midterm election. The voting deadline is on Nov. 8.

Students consider candidates as Governor’s race enters final days

Helen Harlan and Ryan Lorenz
November 7, 2022
The midterm election is on Nov. 8. Californians between the ages of 18 and 34 are one-third of the state’s population, but make up one-fifth of registered voters, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

Students express their thoughts on voting in the midterm election

Asyah Zamani and Gabriella Groves
November 2, 2022
Psychology Professor James Frazee and his students interacting with the pro-life group.

Students react to pro-life group’s presence on campus

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
President Joe Biden announces a loan forgiveness plan for college students. Some Cosumnes River College students were for the plan while others had mixed feelings about it.

Students react to Biden’s loan forgiveness plan

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
The Cal Grant Recalculation Date is Aug. 31 and no arrangements will be made after the date.

Cal Grant deadline approaching this week

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2022
The Open Education Resources Award program aims to compensate professors for utilizing OER in their classes. The goal of the program is to save students money on resources such as textbooks.

Open educational resources help students save money

Rianne Herrera, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2022
The Spring 2022 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday. It will be an outdoor ceremony at the CRC stadium for students who were or are expected to graduate in the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 graduation terms.

Graduation cermemony returns to campus for Spring 2022

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
May 15, 2022
Barriers, such as age limit, have been removed from the qualifications of applying for FAFSA and California Dream Act. For more information on financial aid visit the CRC financial aid office or icangotocollege.com

Community Colleges Chancellor discusses Cal Grant reforms

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
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