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Neil Heaton plays the piano, Andrew Maloney plays the saxophone, Jacob Swedlow plays the drum, Thomas Molina plays the trumpet and Tyler Miles plays the bass. The band, Preview Only, performs their original music for students and faculty for an hour on Nov. 27 in the Recital Hall.

Local band chooses campus for a rare appearance

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Theater students perform "Exit" by Anthony D'Juan as the last act of the performance on Dec. 7 at the Black Box Theater. “Exit” was one of 13 pieces performed in “Shortage: An Anthology” that ran from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7.

‘Shortage: An Anthology’ allows first time writers to have their work performed

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Omari Tau conducts the combined choirs on Dec. 3 in room M300 for a half-hour dress rehearsal. Both choirs practiced for the last time before their main and last performance on Dec. 5 before winter recess.

Combined choirs perform rehearsal before season finale

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
December 15, 2024
The sewing room in the Makerspace, room T-116 and T-117, includes a sewing and embroidery machine and supplies that any Cosumnes River student can use. The Makerspace also provides equipment for woodwork, printing, textiles and more.

Makerspace welcomes students to explore new skills

Colbey Parker, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
The poster for “Wicked” displays at the theater, promoting the film which debuted globally on Nov. 22. Directed by Jon M. Chu, known for “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Wicked” has a visual appeal that did not fall in line with the overall structure of the story.

‘Wicked’ hits screens with visual magic, lacks narrative momentum

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
“Gladiator II” released in theaters on Nov. 22 to mixed reviews from critics but mostly positive audience scores. The film has grossed over $320 million in its 12 days since release.

“Gladiator II”: Why some films don’t need a sequel

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
December 4, 2024
Students and community members work on their figure drawing skills with a live nude model on Nov. 20 in room A602. The event, hosted by the Art Department, lasted for two hours and another session will be offered on Dec. 4.

Campus hosts live model drawing events

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
December 2, 2024
A science student works in the biology preparation room at Cosumnes River College. Human cadavers are used in select courses for pre-health occupation students pursuing a career involving the human body.

Students gain hands-on experience with human cadavers

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
November 27, 2024
Sophomore goalkeeper Mellanie Chernay walks behind the Hawks' goal post to grab a spare ball and a sip of water during the first round of the 3C2A Women's Northern California Regional Soccer Championships at home on Nov. 20. The Hawks go on to defeat their opponent, the Butte College Roadrunners, 6-0 during a wet and rainy game.

Sophomore transfer shines bright for women’s soccer

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
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
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