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Helen Harlan

Helen Harlan, News Editor

Helen Harlan is a News Editor for the Connection newspaper. She joined the Connection to see and hear how people feel about the world around them, and her goal is to build her portfolio as a journalist. She has an affinity for animals, conservationism and the classic sitcom Seinfeld.

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College Nurse Michelle Barkley in her office on Monday looking over a harm reduction kit offered to students that includes Narcan nasal spray. In 2024 the kits will include fentanyl testing strips as required by AB 461.

Campus opioid-overdose prevention plan rolls out as harm reduction dialogue gets louder

Helen Harlan, News Editor
December 6, 2023
Author Helen Harlan in New York City in 2004 outside the real exterior used in the sitcom "Seinfeld.” CRC needs more opportunities for students to gather and connect over food and coffee, much the characters did on "Seinfeld."

This campus has a loneliness problem. Upping its food and coffee game might fix that

Helen Harlan, News Editor
November 29, 2023
Native Heritage Week committee member Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire presents speaker Nia Gregory with a gift on Monday. Gregory spoke on education as one of six keynote speakers planned for CRC's American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month kicks off

Helen Harlan, News Editor
November 8, 2023
Legislative Consultant for the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Jacob Fraker speaks in the WINN Center on Tuesday. Fraker's talk closed LGBTQ+ History Month celebrations on campus.

LGBTQ+ History Month closes with inspirational speaker

Helen Harlan, News Editor
November 2, 2023
Music Professor Omari Tau leads the Contemporary Gospel Choir in a preview concert on Tuesday. The concert took place in the AME quad and was presented by CRC's Music Department to promote one of their many live events that week.

Gospel choir’s preview highlights fall concert series

Helen Harlan, News Editor
October 14, 2023
Student Senate Treasurer Holden Alameda advises a student to vote in favor of Measure A in the upcoming Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 special election. The results will affect how all Los Rios students afford public transportation.

Students to vote to extend or end low-cost transit passes in special election

Helen Harlan, News Editor
October 6, 2023
The Hawk Closet is located in the Hawk CARES Center in P-48. Students enrolled in three or more units are welcome to one full outfit a month.

[Photo] Hawk CARES helps students dress for success 

Serentena Rositani, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
A male suspect is in custody after allegedly grabbing two women on campus near the Health Center and LRC 105. Both women reported the suspect, having similar descriptions.

[Photo] Male student arrested in connection with two sexual battery incidents

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
Dr. Edwin Fagin, economics professor and the chess club's advisor, meets with members on Thursday at 12:30 in the quad. Over a dozen people attended the club's first in-person meeting since COVID-19.

Chess club fosters community with return to in-person meet-ups

Helen Harlan, News Editor
September 26, 2023
A student writes an affirmation on the chalk walk at Tuesday's mental health fair. The fair was followed by a lecture from Sacramento-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Adriana Rodriguez on Wednesday.

Student mental health care highlighted in back-to-back events

Helen Harlan, News Editor
September 18, 2023
Former President Donald J. Trump faces 91 criminal charges in four separate cases. He remains the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

Trump indictments provoke emotional responses from students, staff

Helen Harlan, News Editor
September 6, 2023
Antonio Shannon is the owner of Mr. Fries Man in the Strawberry Creek Shopping Center. The restaurant offers a variety of loaded fries in addition to a 10% student discount.

Shopping centers offer walkable dining options during cafeteria renovation

Helen Harlan, News Editor
August 24, 2023
Stone Lakes Park Ranger Amy Hopperstad standing next to an interpretative kiosk. Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located at 1624 Hood Franklin Road.

Local nature refuge welcomes plant and animal lovers

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Campus-based mental health services are located in the second floor Counseling center in the College Center. Campus Based Therapist Colby Arguelles stands at reception at her office on the second floor of the College Center.

New district mental health director seeks to build on current resources

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Audience members joining the informal jam with their instruments playing to the tune of "Bags' Groove" by Milt Jackson. The concert and clinic took place in the Recital Hall on Monday.

Quartet entertains and educates with tribute to jazz legend

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
English Professors Leslie Gale (left) and Sherie Coelho (right) co-hosted the storytelling event in the Winn Center. Here are both of the professors posing for a picture after the event on Tuesday.

Women’s History Month event focuses on storytelling

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
"Outstretched" by Yvette Joslyn

Former student uses art to heal trauma

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
The Umoja Diop Scholars hosted Black Resistance Day on Feb. 15 in the Recital Hall. The event included Artistic Director and Founder Olivia Jasmin James of Fenix Drum and Dance Company and three members of the company performing traditional African drum and dances.

Black Resistance Day event features dancing and keynote speaker

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
College Nurse Michelle Barkley standing in front of her office in the Operations & Public Safety Building. This year is her 20th year as a college nurse for CRC.

College nurse marks two decades of service at CRC

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
The minimum wage increased to $15.50 for California hourly workers due to the enactment of Senate Bill 3. Cosumnes River College students and staff shared their thoughts about the raise.

California hourly workers get a raise

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Mr. Perry's is a diner located in Sacramento that serves fried chicken, prime rib and daily homemade soups. Samille “Sam” Clark, a retired Kaiser Oakland staffer, is eating a fisherman platter meal, which is a plate of fried fish and french fries.

Local diner serves up comfort food and old-school charm

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
CRC announced on Oct. 31 that they would participate in the Healthy Green Schools and Colleges program. The program's mission is to improve the health and sustainability of indoor environments.

CRC joins new program of campus sustainability

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
The Associated Press published an article containing a survey that found homelessness grew almost 70% in Sacramento in the past two years. Tents set up by the homeless on Alhambra Boulevard.

Students react to rise in local homelessness rate

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Psychology Professor James Frazee and his students interacting with the pro-life group.

Students react to pro-life group’s presence on campus

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Paul Meinz, a researcher for the Office of Equity, Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation, in the new campus meditation space on Thursday. The space is now located in the library and provides a space for prayer and mindfulness practices.

Campus celebrates opening of new inclusive spaces in library

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
The Cosumnes River College Art Gallery’s current exhibit: “Inhale Possibility: Exhale Creativity,” celebrates student artists and their work. Featured here is "Art, 2022" by Adeli Burdeinii. Click the gallery to view the photos below.

[Photo] Student art show enters last week

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
August 29, 2022
Sophomore pitcher Ashlee Toy. Toy was named Big 8 Pitcher of the Year and first-team all-conference.

Pitcher’s journey from cancelled season to all-conference team

Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection
May 19, 2022
A bill suggested by Sen. Scott Wiener (D - San Francisco) could mark California as a sanctuary for transgender youth and their families from other states. Students at Cosumnes River College expressed support for the bill and transgender youth.

Students react to bill declaring California a refuge for transgender youth

Helen Harlan, Special to The Connection
May 3, 2022
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