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Vitalant Bloodmobile will be hosting a blood drive on campus on Nov. 21. A typical session of donating blood is about 20 minutes.

Campus to host blood drive through Vitalant Bloodmobile

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
November 20, 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
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
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
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
Student Senate Vice President Ryan Pearce proposes his resolution document regarding a College Hour to the Academic Senate on Oct. 11 in BS-120. The new College Hour would give students a time where classes are limited, in hopes of creating a more social campus.

Student Senate proposes new College Hour for campus

Melina DeBolt, 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
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
The parking structure and Lot F has been a target for ongoing car break-ins the previous two weeks. One car was stolen from the parking structure on Sept.17, but has been successfully recovered since then.

Los Rios introduces safety app as attempted car break-ins occur

Melina DeBolt, 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
Gavin Newsom authorized state, city and county agencies to remove homeless encampments that can be deemed "unsafe" on July 25, according to Newsom's website. A bus stop near the intersection of Calvine Rd. and Power Inn Rd. is occupied with the belongings of multiple homeless individuals panhandling at the stoplight.

Students voice opinions on impact of new homelessness executive order

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Sacramento Regional Transit shows off its new trains at the Township 9 station, located next to the rail yards. The new "S700" trains were designed to be more accessible for Sacramento residents.

Sacramento Regional Transit rolls out new, accessible trains

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
September 18, 2024
The Los Rios District Faculty Exhibition showcases the work of professors from all four community colleges, including paintings, photography, a mural and more. The exhibition continues until Oct.3.

Campus hosts art exhibition showcasing Los Rios faculty work

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Executive Producer Stephany Zamora, left, Sac State Journalism Professor Fernando Gallo and FOX 40 Managing Editor Alexander Walker answer questions after the screening of “Trustworthy” on Wednesday. “Trustworthy” is a documentary about journalism and the importance of quality news to a democracy.

Documentary follows the search for common ground between media and democracy

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
The Connection asked students on campus how they feel about each candidate in the upcoming presidential election on November 5. Kamala Harris is the presidential nominee for the Democratic party and Donald Trump is the nominee for the Republican party.

Students react to upcoming presidential election

Seth Henderson, Social Media Editor
September 10, 2024
The Cosumnes River College journalism department holds a film screening and discussion panel for "Trustworthy," a documentary uncovering the root causes of media decline. The screening and panel will be held on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Documentary exploring journalism and democracy comes to campus

Zachary Styant-Browne, News Editor
September 9, 2024
The Cosumnes River College library offers copies of some textbooks on reserve, which means students can use them to study while in the library. It’s one of the many resources the campus offers to support students.

Campus provides resources to help back-to-school transition

Valencia Luviano, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2024
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