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Annual Club Activities Fair gives students a chance to get more involved

Cole McCarthy, staff

October 29, 2015

The Club Activities Fair was held on Oct. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Each club was allowed to set up tables and speak with passing students. Each club set up their tables differently but 22-year-old computer science major Sirazle Ali said the Diversity Student Association were mainly trying to recruit member...

Sexual assault on campus prompts concern over student safety

Cole McCarthy, Kayleen Carter, and Matt Johnson

October 29, 2015

A female student was sexually assaulted on campus near the business science building on Oct. 26, according to a campus crime bulletin released on Oct. 28. A male suspect lured the female towards the men’s restroom at 4:30 p.m., and when she approached the door, she was pulled inside, where she was sexually assaulted, acc...

Funds Frozen for Healthcare Provider

Kalaisha Totty, Staff

October 22, 2015

Your source to reproductive health care is being destroyed. In fact, Planned Parenthood may be the only access many people have to health care. For over 100 years, Planned Parenthood has provided reproductive health products and services through an estimated 700 health care centers in the U.S. and over 13 countries in Lati...

Women’s soccer remains positive after physical loss to Delta

Tyler Santana, Editor

October 13, 2015

The women’s soccer team lost to San Joaquin Delta College on Friday at Gardemeyer Field in Stockton. Delta holds the number one spot in the Big 8 Conference, so this proved to be a challenging game for the Cosumnes River Hawks who lost the game 3-0. Delta started with the ball first and quickly made it downfield to get a shot on go...

‘Maze Runner’ sequel breaks norms

Quincie Pruitt, Staff

October 13, 2015

The thrilling sequel “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” that features Thomas, portrayed by Dylan O’Brien, a...

Defender Jessica DeAnda goes for the tackle on the ball and defends the goal from the Folsom Lake Falcons on Sept. 2.

Women’s soccer team optimistic despite injuries, coach says

October 8, 2015

Last season was the closest the women’s soccer team had been to the championship title since 2009. ...

The CRC Jazz Ensemble performed in the Recital Hall on Sept. 24. The performance encompasses the roots of American jazz.

Jazz performance features new take on the classics

October 7, 2015

Students, faculty and community members gathered in the Recital Hall to hear the music department’...

Nutrition professor writes plant-based cookbook

Matt Johnson, Staff

October 7, 2015

One of the most difficult things to do as a college student is find the time to sit down and eat a nutr...

Film production course incorporates hands-on learning

Sean Pastrana, Staff

October 6, 2015

The radio, television and film production program that is offered on campus gives students the ability to hone their craft and work towards a dynamic career in the media industry. The RTVF 350 class, also known as Intermediate Film and Digital Cinema Production, provides students with the opportunity to produce, direct and work wit...

Sacramento offers increase in minimum wage

LeShea Munoz, staff

October 6, 2015

Discussions over increasing the minimum wage continue with the Income Inequality Taskforce, appointed by Mayor Kevin Johnson, and comprised of local business owners, labor force and nonprofit leaders. They have been researching the proposed minimum wage increase for the Sacramento area. One of the minimum wage increases prop...

UC schools propose transfer program for 10 majors

Kayleen Carter, staff

October 6, 2015

The University of California has created an easier transfer road map into the nine undergraduate campuses. University of California President Janet Napolitano, introduced the UC transfer Pathways on July 7, with the purpose that they would provide a step by step guide of requirements for a student’s specific major. The...

Associated students appoint new members

Cole McCarthy, staff

October 6, 2015

Both Tony Tran and Merissa Heredia were well aware of of what the student senate stands for when they decided to run for positions as representatives of the ASCRC. It is through the Student Senate that we as CRC students are able to connect with the issues and on-goings of our campus that directly affect us. Business Finan...

Biology Professor Eli Carlisle is one out of 15 of the new faculty hires at CRC. He teaches Biology 310 on Thursday's in the LRC.

CRC welcomes new wave of faculty

October 6, 2015

The 15 new faculty members who have been hired on campus this fall each bring a unique background and d...

The construction to CRC's HVAC system is estimated to end Nov. 1. The replacement of the pipes will provide more control to the water and air temperatures throughout campus buildings.

CRC A/C system gets new pipes

October 6, 2015

Walking through campus, it is nearly impossible to miss the construction that has left giant trenches th...

Justice Cooper, outside hitter, goes for a spike on the ball during a tournament hosted at CRC on Sept. 18.

Volleyball team ends tournament on a high note

September 25, 2015

The women’s volleyball team played against Columbia college, College of the Redwoods, and Cañada College...

Enriched Scholars Program gives new guidance to foster youth

Kayleen Carter, Staff

September 24, 2015

The Enriched Scholars Program opened its doors to provide assistance to students who are in foster care or who have a foster care background. The program began in 2008. It was dropped due to insufficient funding in 2011, but has returned this fall. The two staff members directing the Cosumnes River College program are Aujonique Di...

New computer lab guides students in the right direction

Coy Granderson, Staff

September 23, 2015

The Student Access Center, a new computer lab facility at Cosumnes River College, opened its doors to students this fall semester. Two computer labs make up the SAC. The main computer lab is located in room L125 and the overflow computer lab is located in room L112. Trained SAC personnel are onsite and available to assist...

Students speak out about Sac City shooting

Tyler Santana, Staff

September 21, 2015

Following a fatal shooting that occurred on the Sacramento City College campus on Sept. 3, which left two people injured and one dead, students and staff shared how the incident has affected them. Students from Cosumnes River College and Sac City shared their thoughts about the shooting and how it was handled by Los Rios P...

Students will be able to vote on the proposal, Measure A, on Sept. 22-23. A yes vote on Measure A will continue low transit rates for students.

The Connection

The Connection

Annual Club Activities Fair gives students a chance to get more involved

Sexual assault on campus prompts concern over student safety

Funds Frozen for Healthcare Provider

Women’s soccer remains positive after physical loss to Delta

‘Maze Runner’ sequel breaks norms

Women’s soccer team optimistic despite injuries, coach says

Jazz performance features new take on the classics

Nutrition professor writes plant-based cookbook

Film production course incorporates hands-on learning

Sacramento offers increase in minimum wage

UC schools propose transfer program for 10 majors

Associated students appoint new members

CRC welcomes new wave of faculty

CRC A/C system gets new pipes

Volleyball team ends tournament on a high note

Enriched Scholars Program gives new guidance to foster youth

New computer lab guides students in the right direction

Students speak out about Sac City shooting

Students to determine outcome of transit pass

New President expresses his commitment to CRC

Cartel makes it to Netflix in new series ‘Narcos’