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Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer

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The Spring 2022 graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday. It will be an outdoor ceremony at the CRC stadium for students who were or are expected to graduate in the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 graduation terms.

Graduation cermemony returns to campus for Spring 2022

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
May 15, 2022
There are many misconceptions about attending community college. Community college can be beneficial because of the hands-on experiences in the classroom, spending as much time as you need to get your general education and networking with faculty and colleagues.

Real college or no?

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Hawks outfielder Anissya Avendano batting early in the game.

Hawks softball team falls to Sierra in Big 8 championship

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
High school students attending the Earth Day celebration. Attendees could explore booths hosted by the architecture program at Cosumnes River College, the Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association and SMUD.

Earth Day celebration promotes the importance of sustainability

Eman Salem, Zari Kumalo, and Rianne Herrera
April 21, 2022
There are many coffee shops students can go to in the Sacramento and Elk Grove area. One of these places is a coffee truck called Onit Coffee and it serves caramel macchiatos and many other drinks.

[Photo] Photography exhibit experiments with light and form

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
There are many coffee shops students can go to in the Sacramento and Elk Grove area. One of these places is a coffee truck called Onit Coffee and it serves caramel macchiatos and many other drinks.

Top 5 coffee shops in the Sacramento area

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
April 10, 2022
The Los Rios Community District reopens the Los Rios Study Abroad program. The deadlines to apply are April 15 for the priority application, May 13 for the general application and June 15 for the late application.

Study abroad program reopens for fall

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
The Cosumnes River College Transfer Center has in-person services. Online services will continue to be an option for students as well.

Transfer center resumes in-person services

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
After two years of learning online, some in-person classes are back on ground. Safety guidelines are still permitted on campus.

A college experience on ground

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee held a meeting to update Area 3: Teaching and Learning of CRC's Strategic Plan on Wednesday. Attendees were able to vote on what parts of the plan they would like to see changed.

The Institutional Effectiveness Committee and students revise CRC’s Strategic Plan Area 3: Teaching and Learning

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
As the Omicron virus continues to spread throughout Sacramento, CRC prepares for staff and students to return to campus. Preparation includes building updates, in-person class dates and more.

CRC prepares campus for staff and students amidst Omicron spread

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
The CRC play "Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!" was held in person at the Black Box Theatre and over livestream. The play is about a gift exchange taking place at Junie B.'s school, but she prevents herself from getting a gift for her nemesis May.

Igniting a childhood memory with Junie B.

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
December 16, 2021
"King Richard" tells the story of Venus and Serena Williams' father and how he had a 78-page outline to achieve their dreams. The movie's focus is centered on sports.

‘King Richard’ must see or save your coin?

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
The Hawk CARES Center and Child Development Center are having a Giving Tree event to help students and their families during the holiday season. All presents must be unwrapped and be brought to the Hawk CARES Center by Dec. 9.

Hawk CARES aims to provide support for students’ families this Christmas

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
The Califa Lit Collective presented a workshop called "The Power of Place, Race and Identity" on Oct. 21. Guest speaker Fred Foote discussed the background on the things he's lived through.

New writing workshop discusses race and communities

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
A mental health workshop: "From Surviving to Thriving" was hosted on Sept. 24. Los Rios students can access counseling, telehealth visits and other resources that are available to them.

Los Rios aims to provide a space for mental health wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
The Cosumnes River College women's volleyball team plays against Ohlone College on Sept. 15. The Hawks won in three sets, with each of them being 25-16, 25-22 and 27-25.

CRC women’s volleyball defeats Ohlone College

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
MI CASA is a new organization on CRC campus. On Thursday, MI CASA held an event with discussions about the use of pronouns and how to use them correctly.

MI CASA and Pride Center Discuss the Use of Pronouns

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021
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