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Students and attendees play pov pob, a Hmong ball tossing game, as an icebreaker for students to interact on Nov. 20 in the Center of Inclusion and Belonging. Hmong New Year is celebrated in late November or early December after the harvest season.

Hmong New Years celebration educates and connects students

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
December 1, 2024
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
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
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
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
Fast food minimum wage raised to $20 in California on April 1. The new law applies to fast food chains with 60 or more locations nationwide.

Students react to new minimum wage for fast food workers

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
The City of Sacramento becomes a sanctuary for anyone who identifies as transgender. Some students at Cosumnes River College express their support for the resolution.

Students react to Sacramento’s sanctuary city resolution

Delilah Hammons, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
The first Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leadership conference in the Sacramento-San Joaquin region is held on March 22 at Cosumnes River College. Seven different educational institutions attend and guest speakers present nine different workshops educating students about AANHPI culture and community.

Students from Sacramento-San Joaquin region meet for first collaborative conference on campus

Melina DeBolt, Special to The Connection
March 27, 2024
Director of Upward Bound and Interim Director of TRIO Student Support Services Trinity Wilson (left) asking different table groups questions about the black experience on campus. Wilson said she uses these events to emphasize the resources on campus for students.

Campus conversations highlight Black experience on campus

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2024
The Queer and Trans Community College Student Oral History Project shares the experiences of Los Rios LGBTQ+ students in 50 video interviews. The project was produced by American River College history professor Sara Smith-Silverman.

Online workshop highlights LGBTQ+ student experiences

Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Principal consultant at Village Life Education Dr. Kirkwood speaks in the Recital Hall at Cosumnes River College on Feb. 13 for Black History Month. Dr. Kirkwood spoke with his son Malik Kirkwood about math literacy and its importance to students of color.

Keynote speaker discusses math literacy for Black History Month

Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
A Sacramento Regional Transit light rail runs from Cosumnes River College to Watt and I/80 on the SacRT Blue Line. Light rails depart from the CRC station every 15 minutes between 5 a.m. and midnight on weekdays.

The Universal Transit Pass, a hidden gem for Los Rios students

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2024
Strawberry Creek, located along the northern border of Cosumnes River College, is maintained by local agencies, but still susceptible to localized flooding, according to Sacramento County. In January of 2023, Elk Grove experienced historical flooding which caused death, fear and evacuation, according to the SacBee.

Is Elk Grove ready for another El Niño?

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2024
More than 450 people march down Marysville Boulevard in Del Paso Heights honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15. The Los Rios College Federation of Teachers has supported these marches in North Sacramento for 20 years.

Annual march honors MLK, Los Rios labor union a longtime supporter

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2024
Paula Ly, a 21-year-old art major, sold her oil painting titled “Welcome” (right) during the opening event on Nov. 30. A hundred "10X10" pieces were submitted into the Art Gallery by students and staff.

Art exhibit sells and showcases student talent, students profit

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
From left, Eugene Dehoney, Brian Bracamontes, Pye Aung and Daniel Bracamontes speak about their military experience at the “Veterans’ Student Panel: Highlighting BIPOC Veterans’ Voices” on Thursday. It was held in the Center for Inclusion and Belonging to honor student veterans.

Veterans share military experiences in student panel

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
The California Native Plant Garden is near the Science Building and home to over 25 species of plants. The garden was remodeled in 2010 and has over 200 plants installed.

Students and faculty enjoy campus native garden

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2023
The extension of Measure A passes by approximately 80% with a record-breaking student voter turnout, keeping the contract between Sacramento Regional Transit and the Los Rios Community College District in effect until the end of 2028. The Universal Transit Pass program gives LRCC students access to SacRT buses and light rails 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to a Los Rios news release.

Record-breaking student voter turnout passes Measure A extension

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2023
Michael Pelcazar, of the National University of Singapore, presents his remarks on the ethics of artificial intelligence at the 18th Annual CRC-CPPE Fall Ethics Symposium on Oct. 9 at Sac State. Day two of the event took place in the Winn Center at Cosumnes River College on Oct. 10, featuring a panel discussion on the use of AI in education and economics.

Annual symposium discusses ethics of artificial intelligence

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
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