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“With the choice that was made, I don’t think I’m very happy with it, I would say.” Sami Fazli - biology and pre health occupations major (18)

HAWK TALK: What are your reactions to the election results?

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
November 13, 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
Located on Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, Panda Express workers prepare food on Nov. 4. California voters reject a ballot proposition that would have raised the state’s minimum wage from $16 to $18 per hour by 2026.

Voters decide on proposed raise to California’s minimum wage

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Roughly half of adults in the United States rely on social media as their main source of news, according to The Pew Research Center. Students at Cosumnes River College share their thoughts on modern media and its impact in their lives.

Study says social media dominates news platforms, students share their experience

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
November 10, 2024
The crowd at Cosumnes River College’s Filipinx American History Celebration joins dancers on stage to perform a traditional Tinikling dance. CRC hosts multiple events in October to celebrate Filipinx American History month.

Students celebrate the end of Filipinx American History Month through dance

Simon Her, Staff Writer
November 10, 2024
The Hawks’ freshman forward, Camden Locke, physically protects his possession of the ball against an American River College Beaver’s player at home on Nov. 5. The Hawks tie the Beavers 1-1 in the 90th minute after being down 0-1 early in the second half.

Men’s soccer evades loss with tying header in final minute

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
November 6, 2024
The volleyball team celebrates a point during the fourth set after Diablo Valley is called on a double-contact. The Hawks improve to a 14-10 overall record after their win on Friday.

Volleyball defeats Diablo Valley 3-1 twice this season

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
A Los Rios Police Department vehicle sits outside of the Child Development Center at Cosumnes River College on Oct. 21. Voters will decide in next week’s election whether to approve Proposition 36, which would allow certain crimes previously charged as misdemeanors to be charged as felonies.

California voters to decide on measure proposing stricter penalties for some crime

Simon Her, Staff Writer
November 4, 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
The volleyball team celebrates freshman outside hitter Kaylie Reyes’, far left, game-winning point against Modesto Junior College on Oct. 23. The Hawks improve to a 6-7 record within the Big 8 Conference and 14-10 overall this season.

Volleyball shuts out Modesto Junior College in 3-0 win

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
November 3, 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
A ballot drop box sits within the College Center near the Admissions and Records desk on the Cosumnes River College campus until Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Some local Voting Centers opened on Oct. 26 for in-person voting and other select locations will open on Nov. 2, with all locations open on Election Day from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

How to register to vote as Election Day approaches

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Sophomore forward Angelina Ortiz jukes a Las Positas College defender during their winning match at home on Aug. 27. The Hawks defeated the American River College Beavers 5-2 at home, making their record 8-4-3.

Women’s soccer claims commanding victory against ARC

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
October 29, 2024
Communication studies Professor Georgine Hodgkinson discusses with her class the use of rhetorical devices by politicians on Oct. 15 in room BS 128. The political campaign communication course is available during election years and teaches students to analyze speeches and communication tactics of politicians.

Political class makes appearance during presidential election year

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
The Hawks' freshman forwards Mia Perez, middle, and Sadie Stoll, right, prepare to receive the ball before scoring against Las Positas College at home on Tuesday, Aug. 27, winning 4-1. The Hawks played against the Sierra College Wolverines, tying the game 1-1 on Tuesday Oct. 22.

Women’s soccer ties with Sierra after intense match

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The women’s volleyball team huddles on Sept. 25 in a game against Sierra College. The Hawks defeat Santa Rosa on Oct.18 in a close-point match.

Volleyball strikes back, defeats Santa Rosa during second matchup

Ellie Pele, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The Hawks’ sophomore forward, Mason Harder, advances the ball up field against a Clovis Community College midfielder at home on Tuesday. The Hawks defeat Clovis 4-0 before losing to the Fresno City College Rams on Friday at home 2-0.

Men’s soccer scores four unanswered goals to see victory against Clovis

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
October 27, 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
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