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Ceejay Willis

Ceejay Willis, Staff Member

Staff member, spring 2015 & fall 2014.

All content by Ceejay Willis
Saving dough: eating pizza on a budget

Saving dough: eating pizza on a budget

Bobby Bishop, Nicole Goodie, Heather Kemp, Scott Redmond, and Ceejay Willis
May 6, 2015
The Chiseras, one pictured above, are spirits of the land in the form of rocks that spoke to the character Mary Austin at various points of the narrative. Rachel Dirksen, Taran Bullar and Michelle Nadra wore the costumes for the Chiseras during the performance and moved into different shapes and poses throughout, even becoming living scenery for the characters to move around during certain moments of the production.

[Photo] Theatre arts department tackles a never before performed show and California water issues

Nicole Goodie, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
The Hawks softball team talking with head coach Kristy Schroeder after their 6-1 win against Fresno City.

[Photo] Hawks softball secure their spot in the next round of playoffs in second game against Fresno City

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
May 3, 2015
Raechel Hooper, freshman catcher and first baseman bunting the ball at their May 2 playoff game against the Fresno City Rams.

[Photo] Softball beats Fresno City in first of possible three game series

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
May 3, 2015
A former NFL and Canadian Football League player and entrepreneur, Brian Bedford became Cosumnes River College's new dean of the Business and Family Science department in 2014.

[Photo] Dean uses diversity of life experiences to guide his leadership

Stephanie Lopez, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015
Men's basketball head coach James Giacomazzi at the team's playoff game against Butte College on Feb. 27.

[Photo] Men’s basketball coach still passionate after 11 seasons

Tim Taylor, Staff Writer
April 13, 2015
Members of the Cosumnes River College Veteran's Resource Center had a table in the quad to bring awareness of the services they offer to veterans. Students that attended the fair voted for their favorite club or group, and the VRC received the most votes to win the 2015 Spirit Award and a $250 check on March 25.

[Photo] Student clubs flock to quad to promote themselves and show spirit

Omar Chan, Staff Writer
April 2, 2015
Cosumnes River College Radio, Television and Film alumni held a panel alongside RTVF Professor Lauren Wagner to discuss career possibilities in the field with current students on March 23.

[Photo] Professor gathers alumni to share their experiences with current students

Taylor Gomez, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
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[Photo] Title IX: Still shaping women’s history decades later

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
Photography professor Jim West (left) shows his Advance Portrait students an image captured on his camera during a small trip across the street from CRC on March 23.

[Photo] Professor passionate about sharing his love of photography through his teaching

Tierra Palumbo, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Freshman swimmer Megan Lapomardo competing in the 100 meter freestyle at the Big 8 Invitational at America River College on March 13.

[Video] New swim team participates in their first Big 8 Invitational

Ceejay Willis, Staff Writer
March 16, 2015
Freshman player Ricky Lam playing a singles match against Sacramento City College on March 10.

[Photo] Tennis loses match against Sac City, remain optimistic

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
March 11, 2015
Illustrator and former student Robert Love (left) was one of the four artists contacted by art Professor Yoshio Taylor (right) to take part in the third show at CRC's Art Gallery opening on March 6.

[Photo] The world of comics comes to campus in newest art gallery show

Stephanie Lopez, Staff Writer
March 8, 2015
Coach Matthew Emmett giving advice to sophomore player Bryan Leung.

[Photo] Coach travels from across the pond to reinvent the campus’ tennis program

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
March 8, 2015
Sophomore guard for the Hawks Mitchell Love trying to make a shot over the Roadrunners sophomore forward Arthur Caldwell.

[Photo] Men’s basketball wins first playoffs match, continues 13 game winning streak

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
February 28, 2015
Olha Melokhina, a photography major born in southern Ukraine, was one of the students featured in photography Professor Patty Felkner’s project “Charting Identities: Homeland, Language and Culture at Cosumnes River College.” Melokhina’s portrait is on display in the cafeteria alongside the rest of the portraits of students and faculty involved in the project.

[Photo] Professor’s project celebrates campus diversity

Tenley Lillegard, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
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[Photo] Bobby Bishop

January 29, 2015
President Deborah Travis at the Platinum Celebration Dec. 3.

[Photo] Process of finding a new campus president begins

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
December 10, 2014
Hawks freshman defender Erica Lim received one assist in the second round of playoffs against Taft college on Nov. 25 and scored the one goal that allowed the Hawks to win round three against Modesto on Nov. 29.

[Photo] Women’s team is one game shy of championship

Rukyat Yusufu, Staff Writer
December 5, 2014
Guests were able to wander the gallery and gaze at each of the new pieces. One of the bigger pieces titled “Conversion” was brought in by CRC Adjunct Professor Marcelle Wiggins.

[Photo] Art gallery’s second showing displays new work from faculty

Rukayat Yusufu, Staff Writer
December 4, 2014
Hawks freshman defender Erica Lim avoids a Taft College player in order to try and maintain control of the ball on Nov. 22. Lim was credited with an assist for the first goal of the game by freshman midfielder Kate Burkhardt.

[Photo] Taft college defeat assures Hawks a place in quarter final game

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
November 29, 2014
A student from the Cosumnes River College River Radio station edits content for an upcoming broadcast as part of the hands-on experience the program offers to students interested in the field of radio broadcasting.

[Photo] Campus radio station gives students real world expierence

Marcus Ellis, Staff Writer
November 28, 2014
SHAREfair's vendors took over the cafeteria on Nov. 19 to talk to students and receive donations.

[Photo] SHAREfair brings the spirit of giving to campus

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
November 19, 2014
Fields for both the men’s and women’s soccer were just two of the upgraded facilities that Cosumnes received through taxpayer supported Measures M and X. A field for the baseball team and another for the softball team, through the same measures, were completed and dedicated alongside the soccer fields in March 2013.

[Photo] Athletic fields are holding up two seasons later

Rukayat Yusufu, Staff Writer
November 1, 2014
Clery Graph

[Photo] Clery Report shows drop in campus crime

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
November 3, 2014
Students waiting to be helped by the financial aid staff.

[Photo] Possibility of financial aid based on student competency being explored by colleges throughout the country

Brittany Harden, Staff Writer
October 31, 2014
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[Photo] Northern California four-year colleges considered affordable in comparison to the rest of the state

Emiliano Martin, Staff Writer
October 14, 2014

[Video] Hawk Talk #4 What are your plans for Halloween?

October 13, 2014

[Video] How do you stay safe on campus?

September 29, 2014
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[Photo] Brittany Harden

September 2, 2014
Daily customers (from left to right) Alex Berania, Christopher Vo, Matthew Calagui, Edward Keamany, Alex Blair hang out and vape at the Vapebox. Located in the College Square shopping centre at Bruceville Road, adjacent to Cosumnes River College, the Vapebox has been open for a year.

[Photo] Independent artists first album surpasses all expectations

Emiliano Martin, Staff Writer
September 22, 2014
Steven Moreno, freshman midfielder for the Hawks, takes a fall during CRC's match with Canada college on Sept. 12.

Sophomore defender for Canada Julian Alcala and Hawks freshman midfielder Steven Moreno both leap for the ball as it flys through the air.

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Hawks Sharukh Ali and Canada freshman midfielder Alexis Estrella battle it out for possession.

Ali ends up tangled in mid-air with Canada freshman forward Kevin Amaya.

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Surrounded by opposing players, Hawks freshman midfielder Tyler Mickey blows past Canada sophomore defender Marco Amarilles with his sights set on the ball.

Freshman forward Thomas Nolan and Canada freshman defender Diego Garcia Velencia collide in mid-air in their attempt to gain control of the ball.

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Midfielder Sharukh Ali slides past Canada freshman midfielder Omar Ramirez during the Sept. 12 match.

Hawks sophomore defender Brad Burkhart leaps to intercept the incoming ball. Burkhart is one of only four sophomores on the mostly freshman team.

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Sharukh Ali, freshman midfielder for the Hawks, leaps past Canada Colts freshman midfielder Omar Ramirez for the ball during the Hawks dominating field performance on Sept. 12. The Hawks defeated the Colts 3-0, securing their second win for the season.

[Photo] Hawks look to team chemistry as they shoot for the playoffs this season

September 14, 2014
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