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The student tabling the Palestinian Territories table is sharing date cookies, baklava and Arabic coffee. The event was thrown on by the APIDA Hawk center to bring awareness to other students about Eid.

Culture day brings students together to learn about Muslim celebrations

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
The Los Rios study abroad program offers students the opportunity to study in Barcelona this fall. The trip starts on Sept. 13 and ends on Dec. 12, and costs $9,125.

Barcelona study abroad trip offers cultural immersion and experience

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Men’s basketball head coach Jonathan James, left, and women’s basketball head coach Samuel Kirby, right, take their teams to the postseason during the 2024-2025 season. The Hawks’ men’s team was eliminated in the quarterfinals against Fullerton College and the women’s team was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

Women’s and Men’s head basketball coaches’ journey to Cosumnes River College

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 5, 2025
Wellness Advocate Akaysia Hill helps guide a yoga class with positive affirmations in Library L - 106 as part of Women's History Month. Hill created the event to bring peace of mind to attendees, she said.

Women’s History Month ends with yoga and affirmations

Simon Her, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Party kits include Narcan, fentanyl test strips and drink covers among other things. Kits are available for free in the College Health Center by providing a student ID number.

Party kits offer harm reduction resources to students

Barbie Sarente and Damian Khim
March 31, 2025
The cast of “Orlando” taking their bows at the end of the performance on March 13. River Stage held seven performances during the month of March

River Stage’s ‘Orlando’ explores human identity and transformation

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
March 29, 2025
Librarian Dr. Rochelle Perez’s LIBR 318 class began online on March 24, teaching students about informational literacy. Along with this course, the library offers a handful of other resources for students.

Students learn classroom literacy skills in library course

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
The opening reception for the ADORN portrait exhibit was held on March 11 in the Cosumnes River College Library. The exhibit opened up a discussion about individuality and culture.

ADORN exhibit captures personal and cultural identities of campus community

Simon Her, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025
Students attend a presentation about women's history and intersectionality, kicking off Women’s History Month events at Cosumnes River College’s Center for Inclusion and Belonging, located in the Library, room L-106 on March 4. The presentation was followed by a dance performance by Athena Singh in the quad, with other events coming throughout the month.

Women’s History Month event offers reflection on women’s identities

Simon Her, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
Chief of Compliance of the United States Department of Education Dr. Michael Marion Jr. speaks about mentoring within the Black community at the Recital Hall. The honors ceremony closed out Black History Month.

Closing Black History Month ceremony honors Black success

Barbie Sarente, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
New MI CASA director Melissa Sanchez stands in front of a welcome poster saying “Bienvenidos” near the entrance of the program’s space, in L-309. Sanchez said being the director is her dream job, and works to support students as they navigate college life.

Alumna returns to campus as director of MI CASA

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
The seating area at The Nest, located at CDC-107, welcomes parents and children. The Nest, a part of The Child Development Center, provides resources for families in need.

The Child Development Center expands resources for student parents

Gabi Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Communications Professor Ana Mercado giving a lecture in her classroom, located at BS-126. Mercado uses her past struggles to help support students through higher education.

Communications professor supports students following personal immigration battle

Marco Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 2, 2025
Black Student Support Specialist Brianna James chats with a student in her office, located in the Empowerment Center Library, Room L-125. James works in her position to nurture and mentor students

Black student support specialist connects with students

Simon Her, Staff Writer
February 23, 2025
CRC’s wall of hope, located in the gym lobby, honors loved ones who have faced cancer. The Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser at CRC has raised more than $15,000 for the American Cancer Society in the past 10 years.

Coaches vs Cancer night raises money for charity

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
Student Emissary Anaiah Rodriguez sits at the front desk of the NAHER facility in library room 106-C. The facility is open for all Native students for support and community building Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Native American student resources program builds support on campus

Josh Schwartz, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
A Black History Month poster sits at the entrance of the campus’ opening ceremony on Feb. 4 in the Recital Hall. Events last through the month of February, with the closing ceremony taking place on Feb. 26.

Campus starts off Black History Month with opening ceremony

Damian Khim, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Professors Jim West and Patty Felkner at their photo exhibit in the Art Gallery on Jan. 30. The show “Coda,” commemorates the work of the retiring professors, and is open for viewing through Feb. 20.

Photo exhibit showcases work of retiring professors

Azalika Lee, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Students in HORT302 and PLTS310 participate in a lab activity at GRH-100 in the Greenhouse on Thursday. Horticulture Professor Dave Andrews said the sky's the limit with what can be grown in the greenhouse, giving students the opportunity to grow seasonal produce year-round.

Horticulture department to make the greenhouse green again, proposes new degree

Seth Henderson, Copy Editor
January 31, 2025
A portable construction office sits within an enclosed chainlink fence in Lot C on campus. Cosumnes River College is projected to complete construction of a student housing project in Lot C, housing at least 147 beds by the fall semester of 2028.

State funding issues prompt student housing project to move on campus

Seth Henderson, Copy Editor
January 30, 2025
Astronomy Professor Michael Strong teaches his astronomy laboratory class in Science 306 on Jan. 23. After overcoming hearing loss, Strong weaves humor about the challenges he’s faced into his teaching.

Astronomy professor manages hearing loss with humor

Simon Her, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
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