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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
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
Author and poet Oswaldo Vargas reads part of his poem titled “Crossandra” during his presentation on Tuesday in Winn 150. Vargas talks about his experience as an undocumented queer writer as part of Undocumented Student Month of Action.

Speaker discusses journey growing up as an undocumented writer

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 23, 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
Librarian Rochelle Perez discusses artificial intelligence terms and vocabulary in "AI Made Simple: A Workshop for the Curious Mind" on Oct. 16 in L-245. The next workshop will be on Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. in the same room.

Library hosts workshop exploring ethics of artificial intelligence

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
“Look Back” released in theaters in the United States on Oct. 4. The film, originally released in Japan on June 28, follows two girls and their dreams to become manga artists.

‘Look Back’ offers heartfelt tribute to manga artists

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
October 21, 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
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
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
“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
Students gather in the quad of Cosumnes River College on September 23 for Transfer Day. President of Administrative Services Theresa Tena said the campus is seeing increases in classes offered in person.

Campus sees pre-pandemic enrollment numbers

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
A new Introduction to Disabilities Studies class has been introduced this semester. The class is taught by English Professor Kerstin Feindert, teaching students the legal and institutional effects of disabilities.

New course explores how disabilities operate in the world

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Cosumnes River College students talk with a transfer coordinator on Transfer Day on Sept. 24. Students can learn more about transfer opportunities at CRC's transfer center.

Transfer day brings over 50 colleges to recruit on campus

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
“The Wild Robot” released in theaters on Thursday, directed by Chris Sanders and produced by DreamWorks Animation studio. The film follows Roz, a stranded robot on a remote island who has the task of raising a gosling.

‘The Wild Robot’ delivers heartfelt exploration of motherhood

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2024
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
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