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The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

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Nick Valenzuela

Nick Valenzuela, News Editor

News Editor, spring 2015. Opinion & Online Editor, fall 2014. Sports Editor, spring 2014. Production Manager, fall 2013. Staff member, spring 2013.

 

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New campus partnership puts spotlight on sexual violence

Nick Valenzuela, Staff writer
May 6, 2015

Psychology hiring postponement shines light on diversity issues and fear of retaliation

Nick Valenzuela and Johny Garcia
May 6, 2015
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
Baseball beats Gavilan and continues postseason play

Baseball beats Gavilan and continues postseason play

Bobby Bishop and Heather Kemp
May 5, 2015
The half-built shell of the Elk Grove Promenade shopping mall has remained untouched since construction was halted in 2008. Now owned by the Howard Hughes Corp., the proposed shopping center faces further delays.

[Photo] Competitor files lawsuit in attempt to block Elk Grove mall project

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
April 24, 2015
Thinking outside the pot

Thinking outside the pot

Bobby Bishop, Taylor Gomez, Stephanie Lopez, and Scott Redmond
April 24, 2015
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[Photo] Men’s basketball coach announces plan to leave CRC

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
Freshman outfielder Robert Daugherty playing at the Hawks home game against Sacramento City College on April 16.

[Photo] Baseball team defeats Sacramento City College two games in a row

Francisco Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 19, 2015
Interim President Whitney Yamamura speaks to faculty members and guests at the dedication of the Elk Grove Center in August 2013. As Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning, Yamamura played a key role in the formation of the center.

Interim president attributes his success to luck

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015
Construction continues on the Blue Line lightrail near CRC's east entrance. Students can expect to see the finished product by September.

[Photo] End in sight for CRC lightrail construction

Omar Chan, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
A student uses the Higher One ATM in CRC's library building. Some students have reported problems with the ATM working correctly.

[Photo] Bank plagued with lawsuits and student unrest due to fees associated with card use

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
March 24, 2015
Hawks sophomore pitcher Amanda Horbasch playing at their doubleheader against American River College on March 20.

Hawks softball tie for first in Big 8 after defeating Beavers

Bobby Bishop and Scott Redmond
March 23, 2015
Remake brings new life to a classic game

Remake brings new life to a classic game

Bobby Bishop, Staff Writer
March 18, 2015
Members of the Puente Program are placed into the same classes so that they can build community and for support as they progress through the program and the school.

[Photo] Program celebrates success after a decade on campus

Taylor Gomez, Staff Writer
March 6, 2015

Police seek suspect after parking lot battery

Nick Valenzuela, Staff writer
March 5, 2015
Keith Montes leads students as they march for education during Sacramento's annual March in March on March 2, 2015.

California community college students gather through adversity and march for education on Sacramento capitol

Stephanie Lopez and Nick Valenzuela
March 2, 2015
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[Photo] Softball coach balances life on and off the field

Tierra Palumbo, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015
Hawks players celebrate at home plate and pat the helmet of sophomore utility Hanna Miller after Miller's first inning home run brought them an early lead in game one against Butte College.

Hawks split the difference in doubleheader with Butte College

Bobby Bishop and Scott Redmond
February 28, 2015
Zala Ahmadzaa speaks at Cosumnes River College about her experience studying Urdu abroad through the Critical Language Scholarship program.

State-funded program offers students unique opportunity to travel abroad

Nick Valenzuela, Staff writer
February 28, 2015

Islamophobia: negative image of Muslims perpetuated by media portrayals

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
February 11, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC players jogging during their practice on Feb. 2.

[Photo] Sacramento Republic returns to practicing on campus fields

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
February 11, 2015

False claims against vaccinations pose a massive threat to public health

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
December 10, 2014
Stop lumping fans in with the fanatics

Stop lumping fans in with the fanatics

Bobby Bishop, Staff Writer
November 19, 2014
Clery Report shows drop in campus crime

Clery Report shows drop in campus crime

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
November 3, 2014
Students spending money and browsing in the campus book store.

[Photo] Students have many ideas about how to save money

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
October 24, 2014
Students in the cafeteria enjoying food and friends near the Rio Bistro.

[Photo] Reduced hours leave students hungry for options

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
October 22, 2014

How do you stay safe on campus?

September 29, 2014
Minimum wage increase helps students' wallets

Minimum wage increase helps students’ wallets

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014

Hawk Talk: Plastic bags

September 15, 2014
CRC sophomore forward Selina Barbosa and Evergreen Valley College sophomore Graciela Belmontes battle for control of the ball.

[Photo] Photo Essay: Hawks take on the hawks in the heat to break a losing streak

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
September 13, 2014
Rams freshman forward Kambria Morrison kicks the ball into the face of Hawks sophomore forward Selina Barbosa during the second half of the teams match on Sept. 9.

[Photo] Rough season start continues for Hawks as they take on the Rams

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
September 10, 2014

Hawk Talk: Apple’s icloud and privacy

September 8, 2014
Daily parking slips from the various machines across campus, like the one pictured, are now $2 per day. Semester long parking permits remain the same until next semester when they will rise as well.

[Photo] Rise in cost of parking fees benefits campus in big picture

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
September 3, 2014
Construction workers expand the Blue Line Light Rail near CRC's Bruceville Road entrance. Work on the line is scheduled to be completed in September 2015.

[Photo] Update: Parking lot delays arise as campus construction continues

Jelina Cortero, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
Cosumnes River College features a salad bar in their cafeteria, along with other healthy options.

[Photo] Editorial: Healthy options can be found at CRC

Editorial Staff
May 13, 2014

New faces and time constraints affect men’s tennis team

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
April 10, 2014

Beyond The Smoke

Bobby Bishop and Shafa Ilyas
April 10, 2014
Hawks' sophomore center Jaycob Velasco stands amongst the rest of the men's basketball team in practice on March 4. The Hawks would lose to Fresno in the playoffs the following day.

Men’s basketball falls in playoffs but stays hopeful for next season

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
April 1, 2014

Discussing free community college would lead to more issues for California

Bobby Bishop, Staff Writer
March 26, 2014
An attendee came clad as Captain Jack Sparrow, the pirate character made famous by Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean," during the costume contest on March 8.

[Photo] Wizard World Comic Convention comes to Sacramento

Scott Redmond, Staff Writer
March 16, 2014
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[Photo] Campus panel leads call for rape prevention

Kayla Gangl, Staff Writer
March 19, 2014
Computer Information Science Professor Gregory Chapman teaches his algorithm design class in the Learning Resource Center on Feb. 24. Some students perform better in the traditional classroom setting than in an online course.

[Photo] Traditional classroom setting better for students than online classes

Heather Kemp, Staff Writer
March 3, 2014
The story of a team that isn't there

The story of a team that isn’t there

Stephan Starnes, Nick Valenzuela, and Brusly Voong
December 12, 2013
Freshman libero Samantha DaVeggio dives and saves a ball from hitting the floor in CRC's match against Modesto on Nov. 20.

[Photo] Tough conference and long losing streak tell tale of CRC volleyball season

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
November 27, 2013

Hawk Talk Sports Edition: Miami Dolphins Bullying Allegations

November 19, 2013
House of Wax: The Rising Marijuana Phenomenon

House of Wax: The Rising Marijuana Phenomenon

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
November 14, 2013
(From left to right) Al, Gene, Jonesy and Ziggy share a meal at Melody Lounge during dress rehearsal for the production of "Sideman" on Nov. 7.

[Photo] Jazz music and family at center of ‘Side Man’

Elizabeth Witt, Staff Writer
November 16, 2013
Sophomore outside hitter Gabrielle Hinz dives and saves a ball from hitting the floor on Nov. 6.

[Photo] Volleyball team continues to struggle, loses to Diablo Valley

Bobby Bishop
November 9, 2013

Hawk Talk: Trick-or-Treat Age Limits

October 30, 2013
Campus Life Coordinator Winnie LaNier discusses how to use failure to your advantage on Oct. 25 during the "Turning mistakes into Success" workshop.

[Photo] Students learn failure can be positive

Brusly Voong, Staff Writer
November 3, 2013
Freshman midfielder Kylie Forbes heads a ball in Cosumnes River College's game against Sacramento City College on Oct. 25.

[Photo] Hawks defeat rival Sacramento City in conference showdown

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
October 29, 2013
Texas businesses put a ban on bad fashion

Texas businesses put a ban on bad fashion

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
October 18, 2013
Affordable Care Act offers health care options on a budget

Affordable Care Act offers health care options on a budget

Amari Gaffney, Will Grubb, and Nick Valenzuela
October 18, 2013
Hawks' freshman goalkeeper Anna Brown saves a goal in Cosumnes River College's game against Modesto Junior College on Sept. 27. The Hawks won the game 3-0.

[Photo] Hawks fly past MJC Pirates, take lead in Big 8

Ben Brown, Staff Writer
October 5, 2013
Sophomore setter and opposite hitter Laura Villano practices serving in a team practice scrimmage on Oct. 1. Villano plays for both the volleyball and softball teams at Cosumnes River College.

Athlete balances full schedule, two sports

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
October 6, 2013

New garage opens on campus

Bobby Bishop, Staff Writer
October 5, 2013
Psychology Professor Jeanne Edman educates students on the "toxic food environment" of the United States during the “Eating, Exercise, and the American Dream: The impact of striving for the perfect body” lecture on Sept. 29.

[Photo] OneBook lecture tackles issue of food and culture in the United States

Will Grubb, Staff Writer
October 5, 2013

The United States must avoid a war in Syria

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
September 22, 2013
Freshman opposite Jennifer Lysaght spikes the ball against College of the Siskiyous in the first game of the Cosumnes River College Three-way Mini-tourney on Sept. 13. The Hawks fell to second place in the third match after losing to De Anza College.

CRC places second in tournament at home

Bobby Bishop, Staff Writer
September 20, 2013

Lassen runs away with win over Hawks’ volleyball

Nick Valenzuela, Staff Writer
September 20, 2013
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse lights up the corner of Laguna Boulevard and Laguna Springs Drive on Sept. 18.

[Photo] Restaurant offers good atmosphere, average food

Tia Dehoney, Staff Writer
September 20, 2013

District prepares to make big changes in email service

Nick Valenzuela, [email protected]
May 27, 2013

Groundless conspiracy theories go too far

Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
May 15, 2013

Assembly Bill aims to increase financial aid

Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
April 18, 2013
Admired professor and coach leaves behind legacy as retirement approaches

Admired professor and coach leaves behind legacy as retirement approaches

Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013

Saving one’s job is not worth the life of another human

Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
March 17, 2013

Healthcare act may hurt more than it helps

Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
February 28, 2013
OneBook events encourage student discussion on serious themes

OneBook events encourage student discussion on serious themes

Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
February 13, 2013
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