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Joe Forrestdavis

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief

Joe Forrestdavis is the Editor in Chief and News Editor of the Connection newspaper. He joined the Connection to develop his newsroom skills, and plans to pursue sports journalism in the future. He enjoys sports, film, and traveling.

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Study finds that over 92% of college students consume caffeine daily. The study said the three top reasons students drink caffeine were to feel awake, to enjoy the taste and for the social aspects of consumption.

How can caffeine affect students?

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2023
Spiritual activist Gemma Benton on the right sharing a Miwok story and NAHER Clerk November Rain on the left listening in the Center of Inclusion and Belonging on Tuesday. NAHER hosted the event to bring awareness to MMIWG2S.

Activist brings awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2023
Sophomore pitcher Isaiah Williams pitching in the game against Modesto on Thursday. Williams finished with a stat line of six innings pitched, 0 runs, three hits, four walks and three strikeouts.

Hawks continue playoff push with win over Modesto

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2023
The MLB implemented three new rules for the 2023 season with the pitch clock, shift restrictions and bigger bases. Before reaching the MLB, these rules were first tested at Minor League Baseball levels.

MLB’s pitch clock is the hero we didn’t know baseball needed

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2023
The alleged crime took place on campus in the parking structure on March 10. The campus was put on a precautionary lockdown when the Los Rios Police Department was alerted of the crime and lasted from 3:09 p.m. to 4:13 p.m.

Los Rios Police share details about recent lockdown

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2023
Portkey Games released "Hogwarts Legacy" on Feb. 10 set in the Wizarding World. The game takes place over 100 years before the events of the "Harry Potter" novels.

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ perfectly captures the magical Wizarding World for players to explore

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023
The Cosumnes River College enrollment has increased by over 8% over the past two semesters. Here are a couple of students walking around the campus at the CRC Quad.

Campus sees 8% increase in enrollment over the past year

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2023
Twenty-nine-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was from Sacramento, was pulled over for reckless driving and was assaulted by Memphis Police officers in Memphis, Tennessee on Jan. 7. Nichols died three days later on Jan. 10 from the assault and five officers are being charged with second-degree murder.

Students voice their thoughts on the death of Tyre Nichols

Joe Forrestdavis and Asyah Zamani
February 14, 2023
CRC Athletics held a fundraiser called Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday which donates to the American Cancer Society. The Wall of Hope honors anyone who has fought or is fighting cancer by having their name placed on the wall.

Hawks raise money and awareness for cancer in basketball fundraiser

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2023
A Cosumnes River College employee found a dead individual in the parking structure on Tuesday night. The deceased individual was a former CRC student and the campus was on lockdown for over 40 minutes.

Man found dead on campus, died by suicide

Joe Forrestdavis and Asyah Zamani
January 12, 2023
New Twitter CEO Elon Musk officially bought Twitter on Oct. 27 for $44 billion dollars. It's been an eventful couple of months for Twitter under Musk's ownership.

Elon Musk exceeds expectations of dooming Twitter

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022
Remote classes and services were extended to Monday. CRC will resume on-ground operations Tuesday.

College president shares details about recent lockdown, reopening of campus

Joe Forrestdavis and Ryan Lorenz
November 28, 2022
CRC held a land recognition ceremony on Wednesday to acknowledge the Native American tribes that have lived on the land CRC is on. A plaque was hung in the Library to represent recognition and remembrance of the tribes.

CRC recognizes land of Native American tribes

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2022
Sacramento City College held a hybrid forum on Nov. 3 to discuss Roe v. Wade and the Dobbs decision. Adjunct Political Science Professor Diane Yapundich speaks about the result of the supreme court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Open forum allows students and staff to discuss Dobbs decision on Roe v. Wade

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
CRC presented the final part of the Filipinx American History Month Speaker Series with keynote speaker Dr. Anthony Christian Ocampo on Oct. 27. Ocampo spoke about the background of race for Filipino Americans.

Speaker talks about Filipino American identity

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2022
Music Professor Omari Tau. Tau went on tour with Disney's "The Lion King" for nearly nine years and is now a music professor at CRC.

Music professor brings experiences from stage to classroom

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2022
Mia Goth in "Pearl" movie poster. "Pearl" released on Sept. 16.

Mia Goth shines in ‘Pearl’

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2022
The new proposed student housing complex will be at 7800 W Stockton, which is within walking distance of the south side of campus.

Campus awarded $44 million grant to build student housing

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2022
Students walking around the resource fair, interacting with the information booths.

Campus hosts mental health resource fair

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2022
The Cal Grant Recalculation Date is Aug. 31 and no arrangements will be made after the date.

Cal Grant deadline approaching this week

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2022
Rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his new album called "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" on Friday. The album consists of storytelling and who Lamar is as a person and the world around him.

Kendrick Lamar releases new album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
A scene from 'Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness' featuring Rachel McAdams, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. The film was released on Friday.

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Opens Cinematic Universe to New Horizons

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
The Cosumnes River College gospel choir performing at Spring Fest. Spring Fest was held from Tuesday to Thursday and featured live demos and performances from Arts, Media and Entertainment students

Spring Fest exhibits artistic mediums available for students

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
Students in the Outdoors Club on a trip to Cronin Ranch. The club takes regular trips to natural locations in Northern California.

Club offers students outdoor adventures

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano and Zoë Kravitz as Batman, the Riddler and Catwoman in "The Batman" movie poster. "The Batman" released on March 4.

‘The Batman’ puts a twist on the superhero film formula

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
March 13, 2022
The Nest is a new family resource at the Child Development Center. It offers support for families with child care, podcasts, financial advice and more.

Child development center offers new service for CRC families

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
Hawks beat the Mendocino Eagles by 16 runs

Hawks beat the Mendocino Eagles by 16 runs

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
CRC held an event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day featuring keynote speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones discussed her Pulitzer Prize winning 1619 Project.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day speaker discusses the 1619 Project

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
Photography Professor Patty Felkner. Felkner has been a photography professor for 30 years.

Professor talks about COVID-19 outbreak and inspiration for photography

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
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