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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
A bill suggested by Sen. Scott Wiener (D - San Francisco) could mark California as a sanctuary for transgender youth and their families from other states. Students at Cosumnes River College expressed support for the bill and transgender youth.

Students react to bill declaring California a refuge for transgender youth

Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection
May 3, 2022
The Tutoring Center is offering in-person services for students again. There are various locations and times for students to access tutoring depending on the subject.

In-person tutoring center remains empty despite re-opening

Marcus Montgomery, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Professors discuss about their experiences about being back on ground after two years. Professors were happy to finally be back in class with students.

Professors discuss the advantages of teaching on campus

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
The Student Trustee Candidate Forum took place over Zoom on Wednesday. The Student Candidate Election will be held from April 26-27 through eServices.

Associated Students of Cosumnes River College presents student candidates

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
April 24, 2022
High school students attending the Earth Day celebration. Attendees could explore booths hosted by the architecture program at Cosumnes River College, the Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association and SMUD.

Earth Day celebration promotes the importance of sustainability

Eman Salem, Zari Kumalo, and Rianne Herrera
April 21, 2022
A professor and a student looking at a laptop. Student and professor relationships can be linked to student success and happiness.

Cultivating relationships with professors is key to student success, study says

Eman Salem, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
The Los Rios Community District reopens the Los Rios Study Abroad program. The deadlines to apply are April 15 for the priority application, May 13 for the general application and June 15 for the late application.

Study abroad program reopens for fall

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
A graph showing today's average gas price in the United States, California and Sacramento compared to the average gas price one year ago, according to the American Automobile Association. Gas prices continue to rise as a result of the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Students struggle as gas prices surge

Eman Salem, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
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