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Long Bui, a 20-year-old civil engineer major, collaborates with the Architecture Student Association in the Bridge Building competition on Thursday. The Curiosity Engineering Club gives students the opportunity to learn more about engineering and participate in competitions.

Engineering club builds solar boats for SMUD competition

Melina DeBolt, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Deedria Clark-Peeler at a men's baseball game. Clark-Peeler is the daughter of James "Gym" Clark and the official stat-keeper for Cosumnes River College.

Revered coach’s daughter leads her own legacy

Alex Grado, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
"Outstretched" by Yvette Joslyn

Former student uses art to heal trauma

Helen Harlan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
Sophomore guard Brandon Scott shooting a shot against Santa Rosa Junior College on Jan. 31. Scott ended the game with 36 minutes played, seven rebounds, 30 points and the game-winning shot.

Basketball guard’s desire for success lands him at CRC

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
February 26, 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
Groundskeeper Todd Zurfluh has worked for over 25 years for the Los Rios Community College District. Zurfluh recently got a full-time job as a groundskeeper at the Cosumnes River College campus.

Groundskeeper brings joy to his work every day

Cathryn Ours, Special to The Connection
December 16, 2022
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
Ashley Gonzalez after her game against Lassen Community College. Gonzalez is co-captain and point guard for the CRC women's basketball team.

Women’s basketball guard moves states to continue her passion of basketball

Ryan Lorenz, Staff Writer
December 13, 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
Interim Women's Basketball Head Coach, Samuel Kirby. This is Kirby's first year coaching the Hawks basketball team.

New women’s basketball coach pairs optimism and honesty

Gabriella Lipsky, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Psychology Professor Jessica Burris, who graduated from CRC, became a professor in 2021.

Psychology professor brings personal experiences to classroom, connects with students

Kadreanna Walker, Special to The Connection
August 16, 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
Volleyball player Victoria Espinoza. Espinoza plays the position of defensive specialist for the CRC women's volleyball team.

Volleyball libero racks up over 300 digs so far this season

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Yoga Professor and Women's Basketball Coach Coral Sage in her living room performing a yoga pose. Sage's yoga videos are used for her online classes and are accessible to her students and everyone on YouTube.

Yoga professors discuss their online experiences and the benefits of practicing yoga

Hannah Villarreal, Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
Culinary Arts Professor Michael Frigm hosts his own cooking program on SECC on Tuesdays. The show, named "Foundational Cooking Methods," also has it's episodes available on YouTube.

Professor talks about cooking program and remote learning

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020
Cosumnes River College Department Chair of Counseling and Professor Ray Mapeso shares this photo of him from a hiking trail in New Zealand called the Milford Track. In total, it was a 70-mile hike and it took a total of four days.

Counselor and professor’s perseverance creates happiness for himself and others

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020

Department Chair wins Golden Hawk Diversity Award

Kellie Bevins, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
New Dean of business and family sciences Joel Powell.

New ‘student centered’ dean is excited about to join faculty

Lisa Wilson, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
Actress visits film class to give students a glimpse into the world of horror movies

Actress visits film class to give students a glimpse into the world of horror movies

Kainoa Nunez, Staff
November 26, 2017
In a photo taken by her husband, who served as an assistant during the project, Professor Kathryn Mayo preps one of her subjects, F.D. Reese, before taking his photo as part of her sabbatical portrait project "We Are Selma."

Professor’s sabbatical portrait project challenges Southern stereotypes

Jannah Khalil, Features Editor
October 23, 2017
Student Body President Halimeh Edais discusses the proposal of a meditation room for students during an Academic Senate meeting on Friday.

New student body president promises to speak for the students

John Cabales, Staff
October 18, 2017
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