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The City of Sacramento becomes a sanctuary for anyone who identifies as transgender. Some students at Cosumnes River College express their support for the resolution.
Students react to Sacramento’s sanctuary city resolution
Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

The City of Sacramento recently became a sanctuary city for people who are transgender. The Sacramento City Council passed a resolution last...

Students meet, study and hangout in the Black Empowerment Center, located on the first floor of the library building. The center provides resources and support, such as tutoring and counseling, to assist Black students in reaching their academic goals.
Umoja program increases completion rates among Black students
Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief • April 17, 2024

Black students in the Umoja program were more likely to transfer or complete their courses than students who weren’t by 10% during the fall...

Freshman infielder Brooke Hanson for the Hawks softball team swings at a pitch against the Sierra College Wolverines at home on April 12. The Hawks win both matches of their doubleheader 8-7 and 3-2, seeing a 29-7 record on the season, according to the Hawks website.
Softball sees six-game win streak after doubleheader against Sierra
Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

The Hawks had two nail-biting victories in their doubleheader against Sierra College on Friday, defeating the Wolverines 8-7 and 3-2, with the...

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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

Study finds that college students are addicted to social media and experience withdrawal symptoms similar to substance related addictions. Study also finds that students using seven to 11 social media networks experience depression and anxiety symptoms.

Impact of social media addiction on college students

The Student Senate of the Associated Students of Cosumnes River College at the California State Capitol building on Jan. 27. The leadership team practiced lobbying at the Capitol on lobby day training.

Students learn how to make an impact in student government

Sophomore guard Brandon Scott shooting a shot against Santa Rosa Junior College on Jan. 31. Scott ended the game with 36 minutes played, seven rebounds, 30 points and the game-winning shot.

Basketball guard’s desire for success lands him at CRC

NEWS
Linda McClendon, 66, who’s retired and taking photography classes for personal fulfillment, takes this photo with a slow shutter speed on a cell phone camera. “The picture is a vase. I shined a flashlight down the middle. The white swirl is a keyring flashlight on a string,” McClendon said.
New photography class exclusively uses cell phones
Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Student Trustee candidate Anuhya Banerjee (left) speaks at the Cosumnes River College Candidate Forum on April 17 in the WINN Center. The CRC student elections begin on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Spring election begins after candidate forum
Idalys Aguirre, Features Editor • April 23, 2024
The City of Sacramento becomes a sanctuary for anyone who identifies as transgender. Some students at Cosumnes River College express their support for the resolution.
Students react to Sacramento’s sanctuary city resolution
Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
FEATURES
Linda McClendon, 66, who’s retired and taking photography classes for personal fulfillment, takes this photo with a slow shutter speed on a cell phone camera. “The picture is a vase. I shined a flashlight down the middle. The white swirl is a keyring flashlight on a string,” McClendon said.
New photography class exclusively uses cell phones
Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
The cast of “Assassins” rehearses two days before opening night. “Assassins” is playing from April 24-28 in the Black Box Theatre.
‘Assassins’ musical offers comedic take on presidential history
Valencia Luviano, News Editor • April 24, 2024
Therapist intern Demond Washington hands out a “Childhood Experience Questionnaire for Adults” for students to fill out during a workshop addressing trauma on April 3. The hosts and students discuss results of the questionnaire and normalized traumatic childhood experiences.
Workshop educates students on trauma
Valencia Luviano, News Editor • April 10, 2024
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The cast of “Assassins” rehearses two days before opening night. “Assassins” is playing from April 24-28 in the Black Box Theatre.
‘Assassins’ musical offers comedic take on presidential history
Valencia Luviano, News Editor • April 24, 2024
Bad Bunny comes to Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center for his “Most Wanted” tour. The crowd waits in anticipation for the gates to open at 7 p.m.
Bad Bunny’s ‘Most Wanted’ tour features a horse and exclusive guest Feid
Valencia Luviano, News Editor • March 18, 2024
River City High School Jazz ensemble performs on stage at the Cosumnes River College Black Box Theatre. The Golden Empire Jazz Festival is back after more than a decade.
Golden Empire Jazz Festival returns after more than a decade
Valencia Luviano, News Editor • February 28, 2024
SPORTS
Sutter Health Park is the home field for the Sacramento River Cats, a minor league baseball team. The ballpark is preparing to host the Athletics for the 2025-2027 seasons.
Bay Area baseball team moves to Sacramento, students react
Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Freshman infielder Brooke Hanson for the Hawks softball team swings at a pitch against the Sierra College Wolverines at home on April 12. The Hawks win both matches of their doubleheader 8-7 and 3-2, seeing a 29-7 record on the season, according to the Hawks website.
Softball sees six-game win streak after doubleheader against Sierra
Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Nolan Craddock prepares for a pitch against the Folsom Lake College Falcons on March 21 at Cosumnes River College. The Hawks see a losing streak high of 11 games during their season and their record sits at 13-19 after losing to the American River College Beavers in game two of their three-game series on April 3.
Hawks’ baseball loses to ARC after breaking 11-game losing streak, battles multiple injuries
Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024
OPINION
The Connection Features Editor Idalys Aguirre sits in the cockpit of the plane with the pilot holding a postcard after her first flight. The Connection Staff attended the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Conference in La Jolla, San Diego on March 7.
First time flier: How journalism gave me wings
Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024
A Sacramento Regional Transit light rail runs from Cosumnes River College to Watt and I/80 on the SacRT Blue Line. Light rails depart from the CRC station every 15 minutes between 5 a.m. and midnight on weekdays.
The Universal Transit Pass, a hidden gem for Los Rios students
Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief • January 24, 2024
A vision board created by the Connections Gabriella Groves at the CIBs Vision Board Workshop on Wednesday. Many students said they felt the event was a time to relax before finals week.
Students relax, get creative at vision board workshop
Ella Pearman, Staff Writer • December 9, 2023
CAMPUS LIFE
Therapist intern Demond Washington hands out a “Childhood Experience Questionnaire for Adults” for students to fill out during a workshop addressing trauma on April 3. The hosts and students discuss results of the questionnaire and normalized traumatic childhood experiences.
Workshop educates students on trauma
Valencia Luviano, News Editor • April 10, 2024
The first Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leadership conference in the Sacramento-San Joaquin region is held on March 22 at Cosumnes River College. Seven different educational institutions attend and guest speakers present nine different workshops educating students about AANHPI culture and community.
Students from Sacramento-San Joaquin region meet for first collaborative conference on campus
Melina DeBolt, Special to The Connection • March 27, 2024
Students gather around the Student Support Services table in the quad for the Hawk CARES Care Fest event on March 19. A food truck, gifts and resources were provided to students to promote different services on campus and in the community.
Hawk CARES Fest highlights student resources
Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief • March 20, 2024

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