The Connection

Men’s soccer team falls short in home opener

Kalaisha Totty, Staff

September 9, 2015

The Cosumnes River College men’s soccer team lost to Lassen Community College on Aug. 31. After tying in a game against William Jessup University on Aug. 27, the Hawks lost to Lassen 0-2. “We didn’t play to our strengths in the first half,” said Ron Preble, the team’s head coach. “We just came up short. We...

Police investigate the shooting on the Sacramento City College campus on Sept. 3

Gunman fires at Sacramento City College

September 4, 2015

A gunman killed one and injured two at Sacramento City College on Sept. 3. The suspected shooter is...

New Blue Line light rail car sits at the Cosumnes River College station. The new extension and station of the light rail is now open for service.

Next stop CRC: anticipated Blue Line light rail extension opens

September 2, 2015

The much-anticipated Blue Line light rail extension to Cosumnes River College opened Aug. 24. The...

Hawks defeat Solano in first game of the season

Tyler Santana, Staff

September 2, 2015

The Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team won their first game of the season against Solano Community College on Aug. 28. The Hawks ended up dominating the field over Solano, who the Hawks had beaten in the first round of the playoffs last season, with a score of 3-0. “The team played well for the first game,�...

Professor Jim West is showing his photos of Europe at the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center on 2015 J St. until Sept. 5.

Professor exhibits photos of Europe

August 25, 2015

As a child, did you ever wonder where teachers went when you weren’t in school? Now you can see thro...

The Los Rios Internships & Career Services, otherwise known as LINCS, is a website that students can use to find internships with the help of the Career Center, CalWORKS, and Co-op Work Experience and Internship Programs. This service is available to current and former students as well as members of the local community of each of the four Los Rios colleges.

Building skills and networking are just a few perks of student internships

May 18, 2015

As a college student, acquiring a job in your chosen field can be a daunting task that can seem impossible...

Members of the Cosumnes River College Veteran's Resource Center had a table in the quad to bring awareness of the services they offer to veterans. Students that attended the fair voted for their favorite club or group, and the VRC received the most votes to win the 2015 Spirit Award and a $250 check on March 25.

Campus center offers more than support to veterans

May 17, 2015

Making the move from a military life to a college life is not always easy for veterans, which is why...

Swim team looks to build its program after first season

Stephanie Lopez, Staff Writer

May 15, 2015

With their first season now behind them, the Cosumnes River College women’s swim team accomplished a lot in their inaugural year. Being a new team to the campus, there were understandably some growing pains. Nevertheless, the women did not let it stop them. “A lot of the girls were either new to swimming or hadn’t...

Editorial: Save your students some money

Editorial Staff

May 15, 2015

Note: This story is an updated version of one run earlier in the semester. Higher One, the bank that Cosumnes River College and many other colleges in the United States use to give students their financial aid award, is nothing but a big hassle. There is nothing worse than when a company tries to say they care about co...

Saving dough: eating pizza on a budget

May 6, 2015

Searching for cheap foods to satisfy a late-night craving or for fuel before an intense study session is ...

Baseball beats Gavilan and continues postseason play

May 5, 2015

The Hawks baseball team beat the Gavilan College Rams on May 1 and 2 during the first round of playoffs. ...

Eye strain linked to the overuse of technology

May 5, 2015

As technology continues to grow at a rapid pace, it is obvious that digital technology isn't going away...

Fans have the power over the sports they love

May 4, 2015

Being a sports fan is really hard. Sure watching your team lose, trying to keep up with all the statistics...

The Hawks softball team talking with head coach Kristy Schroeder after their 6-1 win against Fresno City.

Hawks softball secure their spot in the next round of playoffs in second game against Fresno City

May 3, 2015

The Cosumnes River College softball team is officially moving on to the next round of playoffs after...

Dean uses diversity of life experiences to guide his leadership

A former NFL and Canadian Football League player and entrepreneur, Brian Bedford became Cosumnes River College's new dean of the Business and Family Science department in 2014.

Stephanie Lopez, Staff Writer

April 30, 2015

Cosumnes River College prides itself on diversity in its students, classes and faculty which is why making...

Summer sports camps for kids shape the next generation of Hawks

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer

April 28, 2015

Over the summer, Cosumnes River College sponsors a variety of community education classes in the form...

Thinking outside the pot

April 24, 2015

Everyone knows an average priced cup of coffee can be found at Starbucks or Java City, but where else can students go to satisfy their caffeine cravings? We searched and found five places in downtown Sacramento that offer delicious coffees for an average price while also offering a different vibe than that of the big name coffee shop chains.

Vet Tech program prepares for pet adoption day

Veterinary tech major Alex Cahill was paired with Cosmo the dog and Annie the cat at the start of the fall semester. Cahill was responsible for training and caring for Cosmo and Annie to prepare them for adoption.

Jasmine Teng, Staff Writer

April 23, 2015

Each year the veterinary technology department accepts dogs and cats from shelters to take into their pr...

Athlete recruitment is more than just finding players

Nicole Goodie, Staff Writer

April 23, 2015

Cosumnes River College has an array of determined and skilled athletes. However, they didn’t suddenly appear on the fields. CRC coaches work endlessly to recruit athletes that will make the campus shine. Athletic recruiting is defined as any solicitation of an individual, a member of their family, legal guardian or coach...

Men’s basketball coach announces plan to leave CRC

April 22, 2015

Men’s basketball head coach James Giacomazzi announced that he is leaving Cosumnes River College for...

The softball team celebrating after defeating DVC 6-2 during their Big 8 Conference.

Softball team shuts down Diablo Valley and wins Big 8

April 22, 2015

The Cosumnes River College softball team ended conference play at home in a match against their fellow...