The Connection • 24th April 2023

TRIO programs assist students with reaching personal goals

The TRIO Student Support Services SOAR and STEM are programs in place to help students from traditionally underserved populations in their academic, social and professional pursuits.

The programs provide tutoring, one-on-one support, priority registration, cultural workshops and mentoring amongst countless other services to ensure helping their students succeed during their educational career at Cosumnes River College.

“I’ve worked in the EOPS department for five or so years, so I kind of kn

The Connection • 9th April 2023

Complaints about female athletes taunting shows need for equality

Point guard of the University of Iowa women’s basketball team Caitlin Clark celebrating in-game in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on March 19. Clark scored a total of 191 points throughout the tournament which broke the record for the most points scored in a single NCAA Tournament for both men’s and women’s.

The female athletes in sports are tirelessly critiqued and shamed for aspects of the game that men are allowed to practice freely.

The “you can’t see me” h

The Connection • 8th February 2023

Art exhibit spotlights ceramic medium

The art department held an opening reception for their new art exhibit called “Vessel and Visage” on Thursday.

Located in the Art Gallery, the exhibition featured ceramic pieces from Sacramento artists Roy Lizama and Katri Uno. The event also held a live event in which a ceramic piece was made for the audience’s entertainment.

“We have such a blooming art industry here in Sacramento,” said Antonio Osorio Santiago, a 26-year-old art history and studio art dual major. “Just in the past 10, 15

The Connection • 26th January 2023

Men’s basketball team defeats Modesto Junior College to continue win streak

The Cosumnes River College men’s basketball team kept their win streak alive after beating Modesto Junior College on Tuesday.

With a final score of 84-55, this game marks the sixth consecutive win for the Hawks. The game was dominated by the Hawks with good ball movement and aggressive rebounds and they were able to maintain a solid lead throughout the game.

“We should’ve beat them by a lot more honestly,” said sophomore wing LaDarious Stanfield. “We play a lot more confident when we’re ahea

The Connection • 22nd November 2022

Men’s soccer team beat Las Positas College with perfect hat trick performance

The Cosumnes River College men’s soccer team advanced to the third round of playoffs on Saturday after a 6-1 win over the Las Positas College Hawks.

CRC took the lead early in the first half with a goal by sophomore forward Myles Reed and continued to gain momentum as the game progressed. With high energy on display and consistent ball control throughout the game, the CRC Hawks were able to secure the win, keeping them in the running for a state title.

“Offense definitely pulled through,” sa

The Connection • 14th November 2022

Men’s basketball team falls short to Columbia Lions in fast-paced game

The Cosumnes River College men’s basketball team lost to Columbia College in an 87-80 game on Saturday.

In a high-intensity game with many turnovers and scoring opportunities, the Hawks fought hard to the last minute. With fouls being called on the Hawks paired with some defensive errors, the team fell short of their third win of the season.

“It was definitely competitive,” said sophomore guard Kaleb Drake. “That’s gonna be a playoff team, we’re gonna be a playoff team so that’s kind of a gl

The Connection • 7th November 2022

Californians will vote on constitutionalizing abortion rights in upcoming election

Voters will have the opportunity in Tuesday’s election to vote on Proposition 1, a legislative constitutional amendment that would protect Californians’ rights to abortion and contreceptives.

The proposition language states, “The state shall not deny or interfere with an individual’s reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, which includes their fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and their fundamental right to choose or refuse contraceptives.”

In 14 interviews with

The Connection • 26th October 2022

Parent Connect-Thoughtful Thursdays provides student parents with support and access to resources

The Nest at the Cosumnes River College Family Resource Center is hosting a monthly event called Parent Connect – Thoughtful Thursdays every second Thursday of the month.

This event is designed to support student parents and create an emotionally safe space for them. Thoughtful Thursdays are just one of the many resources and events the Nest provides for student parents on campus.

“Our goal with parent connect is to build relationships with parents and to embrace their lifestyle,” said Studen

The Connection • 7th September 2022

New women’s basketball coach pairs optimism and honesty

The women’s basketball team is going into its 2022-2023 season with a new Interim Head Coach, Samuel Kirby.

Kirby has been around basketball for nearly his whole life. He has experienced all aspects of the game, from playing and recruiting to assistant and head coaching positions. With the new season starting up, Kirby said he’s excited to begin building a positive environment for his athletes and compete this season in the Big 8.

After graduating from Foothill High School, and winning the s

The Connection • 7th September 2022

Women’s volleyball team defeats De Anza College 3-2 in home tournament.

The Cosumnes River College women’s volleyball team secured their fourth win of the season at home against De Anza College on Friday.

The team hosted the CRC Classic and played against College of Siskiyous and De Anza College in the first home games of the season. After a tough 3-2 loss in the first game against Siskiyous, the Hawks bounced back with a 3-2 win against De Anza.

“I would definitely say our high energy helped us win that game,” said outside hitter and sophomore team captain Aija

The Connection • 18th May 2022

Baseball catcher uplifts team

It is the bottom of the 7th inning in a pitcher’s duel with a tied score of 2.

The Cosumnes River College Hawks are approaching their last opportunities to win the game and the series against the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs.

Freshman catcher Harry Owen approaches the plate, and gains the lead for CRC with a two-run homerun over the left field fence.

This game is just like any other for Owen. It’s an opportunity to better himself and to win.

At 19 years old, Owen has been around th