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Students form a buffet style line with flowers and decorations to participate in a bouquet-making event inside of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging, held by the Pride Center in the library on the first floor on Oct. 1. The Pride Center is hosting multiple events throughout October for LGBTQ+ History Month.
Campus kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month with bouquet-making event
Colbey Parker, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024

Students and staff were invited to the Center for Inclusion and Belonging on Oct. 1 to make flower bouquets to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Attendees...

“Play It Straight” cast members Elfie Marcewicz, left, Summer Phemister, middle, and Salem Benner rehearse in the Black Box Theater on Oct. 15. The play discusses queer student rights through a spin on the story of “Romeo and Juliet.”
‘Play It Straight’ spins traditional theater in a modern way
Simon Her, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024

“Play It Straight,” a new play that opens on Oct. 15 at Cosumnes River College under the direction of Anthony D’Juan, a Sacramento playwright...

The Hawks volleyball team celebrates after scoring six unanswered points in their fourth set against the Sacramento City College Panthers at home on Wednesday. The Hawks went on to defeat the Panthers 3-2 before losing to the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs 3-1 on Friday in Stockton.
Volleyball makes aggressive comeback against Sac City College
Kaden Richards, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024

The women’s volleyball team came back from being down two sets to defeat their local Los Rios rival, Sacramento City College, on Wednesday...

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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

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

"The Last of Us" TV series premiered on HBO on Jan. 15 and releases a new episode once every week for their nine-episode season. Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams on the left and Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller.

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Student Senate Vice President Ryan Pearce proposes his resolution document regarding a College Hour to the Academic Senate on Oct. 11 in BS-120. The new College Hour would give students a time where classes are limited, in hopes of creating a more social campus.
Student Senate proposes new College Hour for campus
Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
A prayer and meditation space is now open in room 106E, on the first floor of the library, featuring cubbies for personal items, floor mats, a chair and more. The Center for Inclusion and Belonging manages signups for the prayer room and students may use the space for up to 15 minutes at a time.
Prayer and meditation room opens on campus
Noah Seid, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
The cast of “Urinetown” rehearses in preparation for the first showing on Nov. 8. The musical is directed by Ryan Perez Adame, originally written by Greg Kotis.
Rehearsals underway for musical production of ‘Urinetown’
Simon Her, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
FEATURES
Student Senate Vice President Ryan Pearce proposes his resolution document regarding a College Hour to the Academic Senate on Oct. 11 in BS-120. The new College Hour would give students a time where classes are limited, in hopes of creating a more social campus.
Student Senate proposes new College Hour for campus
Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
Tiny homes, constructed by Cosumnes River College students sit parked near the Northeast Technical Building on the outer perimeter of campus at the Tiny Home Village. The carpentry class builds tiny homes and collaborates with nonprofits to provide for families in transitional housing.
Construction program builds tiny homes, collaborates with nonprofits
Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
A prayer and meditation space is now open in room 106E, on the first floor of the library, featuring cubbies for personal items, floor mats, a chair and more. The Center for Inclusion and Belonging manages signups for the prayer room and students may use the space for up to 15 minutes at a time.
Prayer and meditation room opens on campus
Noah Seid, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“Play It Straight” cast members Elfie Marcewicz, left, Summer Phemister, middle, and Salem Benner rehearse in the Black Box Theater on Oct. 15. The play discusses queer student rights through a spin on the story of “Romeo and Juliet.”
‘Play It Straight’ spins traditional theater in a modern way
Simon Her, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
Omari Tau, a professor of vocal music, conducts the Contemporary Gospel Choir while accompanying them on piano in the Arts, Media and Entertainment Quad on Thursday. The choir performed pieces from their upcoming recitals on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. as part of the CRC Music Student Spotlight event.
Contemporary gospel choir teases recital through preview
Avani Kumar, Staff Writer • October 12, 2024
The cast of “Urinetown” rehearses in preparation for the first showing on Nov. 8. The musical is directed by Ryan Perez Adame, originally written by Greg Kotis.
Rehearsals underway for musical production of ‘Urinetown’
Simon Her, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
SPORTS
Hawks freshman defender Ezekiel Cruz (left) makes a play on the ball against a Folsom Lake College winger on Oct. 11 at home. The Hawks lost by one point with a final score of 3-2 and Cosumnes River College ranks No.2 overall in the Big 8 Conference.
Men’s soccer team sees defeat against crosstown rivals in close game
Simon Her, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
The Hawks volleyball team celebrates after scoring six unanswered points in their fourth set against the Sacramento City College Panthers at home on Wednesday. The Hawks went on to defeat the Panthers 3-2 before losing to the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs 3-1 on Friday in Stockton.
Volleyball makes aggressive comeback against Sac City College
Kaden Richards, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
The newly constructed beach volleyball facility at Cosumnes River College features premium sand and high quality UV resistant netting. The facility will be used by multiple campus sports teams as well as club and high school teams in the community.
New beach volleyball facility becomes highly anticipated venue for campus athletes, local community
Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor • October 8, 2024
OPINION
The documentary “Am I Racist,” tackling issues with race in America premiered in theaters on Sept. 13. The film was produced by Matt Walsh, a political commentator from The Daily Wire, and directed by the director of “What Is a Woman?,” Justin Folk.
‘Am I Racist’ documentary challenges diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives
Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor • September 25, 2024
The Connection asked students on campus how they feel about each candidate in the upcoming presidential election on November 5. Kamala Harris is the presidential nominee for the Democratic party and Donald Trump is the nominee for the Republican party.
Students react to upcoming presidential election
Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor • September 10, 2024
An encampment at Sacramento State University takes place in the Library Quad with peaceful protesters displaying multiple signs demanding California State Universities divest from funding Israel. Sac State’s encampment began on April 29 and will remain in place if it continues to be peaceful until May 8, according to the State Hornet.
Student protests are okay, but violence is not
Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer • May 8, 2024
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