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There are many misconceptions about attending community college. Community college can be beneficial because of the hands-on experiences in the classroom, spending as much time as you need to get your general education and networking with faculty and colleagues.

Real college or no?

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
A recent leak revealed that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the ruling of Roe v. Wade. The new ruling will make reproductive rights such as abortion a state matter instead of a federal matter.

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Fifteen-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for trimetazidine and continues to participate in the Olympics. The decision that was made was not fair to other athletes.

Athletes shouldn’t get away with testing positive for drugs

Lydia Tesfaye, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
After two years of learning online, some in-person classes are back on ground. Safety guidelines are still permitted on campus.

A college experience on ground

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
The COVID-19 isolation is for five days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This should be extended to 10 days because an additional five days can be useful for an individuals well-being and it lowers the risk of spreading the virus to others.

Recovering from COVID-19 takes more than five days of isolation

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
Climate change is steadily becoming the biggest problem we are facing in the world and is impacting Sacramento in many ways as well. The city of Sacramento made a bill, AB 617, that plans on reducing the air pollution in the city.

Climate change is Earth’s biggest threat

Hannah Villarreal, Staff Writer
December 17, 2021
There are many times where law enforcement tends to violate their role as theyre on duty. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 2 on Sept. 30 to revoke the licenses of police officers who commit serious misconduct.

New bill revokes immunity from officers who commit serious misconduct

Danielle Roldan, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning for the state to reopen by June 15. Vaccines are continuing to be distributed throughout the state as many citizens are getting vaccinated.

OPINION: Are we ready to fully reopen California?

Sherlyn Garcia, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021
Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, have become a topic of hot debate in recent months. This is primarily due to the concerns of the environmental impact that the energy heavy tokens may have.

NFT’s are not the way to support artists

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
May 10, 2021
The House of Representatives are expected to move forward on the Dream Act of 2021 later this week. Immigration reform is currently at the top of the list of things Democrats want to accomplish.

‘Dreamers’ future is uncertain as the DREAM Act of 2021 is introduced

Edith Nunez, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
Dr. Seuss is a well-known author of childrens books, with his first being published in 1937. After controversy revolving around some of his older books, six of them will no longer be published.

No, Dr. Seuss is not being canceled

Jacob Peterson, Connection Staff
March 15, 2021
The NBA has decided to have an All-Star Weekend this year despite coronavirus concerns among the league.

NBA All-Star Weekend shouldn’t be happening, just listen to the players

Adam Camarena and Austin Scott
March 6, 2021
Twitter permanently suspends former President Donald Trumps account after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

Twitter tests boundaries with the suspension of Donald Trump’s account

Adam Camarena, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
Various social media apps widely used by everyday Americans. Social media has become a way of life throughout the 21st century.

Section 230 and social media censorship

Dyson Francis, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Proposition 22 passed on Nov. 3. This keeps app-based drivers as independent contractors and exempts them from things like sick-leave, unemployment benefits and more.

Other states need to pay attention to California Proposition 22

Chris Woodard, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
The County of Sacramento Voter Information Guide. Election day is less than a week away.

Staying informed as a first-time voter

Sherlyn Garcia and Adam Camarena
October 28, 2020
Indoor seating at restaurants has opened once again with limited capacity. Gyms, movie theaters and museums have also reopened.

As other states see spiking COVID-19 cases, should California be reopening restaurants and gyms?

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
Zoom logo that students across the world have grown accustomed to.

The unspoken rules of Zoom

Sherlyn Garcia, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
The Entertainment Industry in Quarantine

The Entertainment Industry in Quarantine

Matt Turner, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020

Anti-lockdown protests show selfishness and irresponsibility

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Games to play during the shutdown

Games to play during the shutdown

Jacob Peterson, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
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