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“With the choice that was made, I don’t think I’m very happy with it, I would say.” Sami Fazli - biology and pre health occupations major (18)
HAWK TALK: What are your reactions to the election results?
Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor • November 13, 2024

Native American Counselor and Spiritual Guide Al Striplen discusses ceremonial blades during a three-day event, kicking off Native American Heritage Month at Cosumnes River College on Nov. 5. Native American Higher Education Resources hosts the event on campus from Nov. 5-7 in Winn-150 and the quad, educating students and staff about California’s Native American history.
Three-day event honors Native American Heritage Month
Alexa Luna, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

To celebrate Native American Heritage month, Native American Higher Education Resources hosted a three-day event on campus from Nov. 5-7 to honor...

Located on Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, Panda Express workers prepare food on Nov. 4. California voters reject a ballot proposition that would have raised the state’s minimum wage from $16 to $18 per hour by 2026.
Voters decide on proposed raise to California’s minimum wage
Avani Kumar, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

Proposition 32 was on the ballot this election and aimed to raise the minimum wage in California from $16 to $18 an hour, but did not pass, with...

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Trending Stories
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.

‘The Last of Us’ is the best video game to TV series adaptation yet

NEWS
Vitalant Bloodmobile will be hosting a blood drive on campus on Nov. 21. A typical session of donating blood is about 20 minutes.
Campus to host blood drive through Vitalant Bloodmobile
Avani Kumar, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Located on Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, Panda Express workers prepare food on Nov. 4. California voters reject a ballot proposition that would have raised the state’s minimum wage from $16 to $18 per hour by 2026.
Voters decide on proposed raise to California’s minimum wage
Avani Kumar, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
Roughly half of adults in the United States rely on social media as their main source of news, according to The Pew Research Center. Students at Cosumnes River College share their thoughts on modern media and its impact in their lives.
Study says social media dominates news platforms, students share their experience
Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor • November 10, 2024
FEATURES
Long Bui, a 20-year-old civil engineer major, collaborates with the Architecture Student Association in the Bridge Building competition on Thursday. The Curiosity Engineering Club gives students the opportunity to learn more about engineering and participate in competitions.
Engineering club builds solar boats for SMUD competition
Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
Native American Counselor and Spiritual Guide Al Striplen discusses ceremonial blades during a three-day event, kicking off Native American Heritage Month at Cosumnes River College on Nov. 5. Native American Higher Education Resources hosts the event on campus from Nov. 5-7 in Winn-150 and the quad, educating students and staff about California’s Native American history.
Three-day event honors Native American Heritage Month
Alexa Luna, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
“We Live In Time,” released in theaters on Oct. 18, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. The film explores grief and love throughout a couple’s decade-long relationship.
‘We Live In Time’ provides a rushed view of love and grief
Avani Kumar, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“We Live In Time,” released in theaters on Oct. 18, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. The film explores grief and love throughout a couple’s decade-long relationship.
‘We Live In Time’ provides a rushed view of love and grief
Avani Kumar, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Isaac Dew-Hiersoux, a 23-year-old history major, shares his poem "Renaissance" on the open mic during Pies and Poetry in the Reading and Writing Center on Oct. 23, located in the Learning Resource Center in room 203. Pies and Poetry gives faculty the opportunity to present their poetry with limited open mic performances from students.
Pies and Poetry celebrates Sacramento’s first poetry week
Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
Jennifer King's "A Seat at the Table" piece lays in a pile under the exhibition title, containing deconstructed chairs. The exhibition will be open until Nov. 17 in Cosumnes River College’s Art Gallery.
Art exhibition tells story of displacement and self-discovery
Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief • October 23, 2024
SPORTS
Assistant coach Mathew Bradley points to where defenders need to be to stop sophomore Luca Davis dribbling down the court during practice last Friday at the school. The Hawks start off their season with a record of 3-2.
Men’s basketball starts off season strong
Alexa Luna, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
The Hawks’ freshman forward, Camden Locke, physically protects his possession of the ball against an American River College Beaver’s player at home on Nov. 5. The Hawks tie the Beavers 1-1 in the 90th minute after being down 0-1 early in the second half.
Men’s soccer evades loss with tying header in final minute
Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor • November 6, 2024
The volleyball team celebrates a point during the fourth set after Diablo Valley is called on a double-contact. The Hawks improve to a 14-10 overall record after their win on Friday.
Volleyball defeats Diablo Valley 3-1 twice this season
Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
CAMPUS LIFE
Native American Counselor and Spiritual Guide Al Striplen discusses ceremonial blades during a three-day event, kicking off Native American Heritage Month at Cosumnes River College on Nov. 5. Native American Higher Education Resources hosts the event on campus from Nov. 5-7 in Winn-150 and the quad, educating students and staff about California’s Native American history.
Three-day event honors Native American Heritage Month
Alexa Luna, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
Professor Ryan Perez Adame, the Pride Center coordinator, unpacks microaggressions in a workshop on Oct. 17. Adame teaches students what microaggressions are and the impact they can have on people.
Pride Center unpacks microaggressions during event
Colbey Parker, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
The concert band and orchestra performed four pieces on the fountain stage on Monday as a way to recruit new members. Professor Maxwell Kiesner, department chair of music, said teaching at Cosumnes River College allows him to stretch the limitations of what a band can do.
Concert band and orchestra recruit students through performance
Avani Kumar, Staff Writer • October 19, 2024
HAWK TALK: What are your reactions to the election results?

  • “With the choice that was made, I don’t think I’m very happy with it, I would say.” Sami Fazli – biology and pre health occupations major (18)

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  • “There’s news coming out that maybe there was tampering, but no one’s sure yet, so I’m still hopeful that things will change. I don’t think President Trump would be a good fit for this country currently, in this time.” Sofia Brusatori studio arts major (18)

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  • “I am sad and disappointed about the results of the election and I honestly don’t know what it means going forward.” Andi Adkins-Pogue OER/ZTC faculty lead

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  • “I was kinda shocked because I was so convinced that Kamala was gonna, like, I guess, win the election just because of how popular she was when she was campaigning and all that.” Damian Khim journalism major (18)

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  • “I just want a break. It’s just been hectic, ya know? Honestly, it hasn’t even been 10 hours yet, has it? Barely a day past and I can barely go on Instagram without something.” Hudson Williams culinary arts management major (19)

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