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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
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
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