Cosumnes River College campus articles

Panel shares experiences with queer identity in higher education

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Cosumnes River College hosted a Queer Faculty and Staff Panel during LGBTQ+ History Month to discuss representation, identity and inclusion in higher education. The event brought together college employees and students to share personal experiences and discuss the importance of creating a supportive campus community. Penny Diaz, a CRC student support special

Professor brings his passion and skill for speech and debate into the classroom

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When Professor Mark Faaita walks into his argumentation and debate class at Cosumnes River College, silence rarely lasts long. Questions turn into debates, debates turn into conversations and students begin finding their voices. As the oldest of six siblings, Faaita said his childhood experiences shaped the way he approaches communication and connection in t

Want to vote? Here are the steps to take

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As Election Day approaches, there’s still time to make your voice heard. If you’re not registered or a first-time voter, you may be unsure of what to do. We’ll cover the steps to take below. According to Pew Research Center, young adults ages 18 to 29 struggle to get involved and make up the smallest...

Men’s soccer shuts down conference rival Folsom Lake in 2-0 win

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The men’s soccer team faced the Folsom Lake College Falcons at home on Tuesday and came away with a 2-0 win, scoring twice in the first half. The game started with pressure from Folsom Lake as they put up 3 shots in the first 25 minutes of the game, controlling possession for most of the...

River Stage production explores experiences of name discrimination

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River Stage opened its first showing of the staged reading of the play “That’s Not My Name” in the Black Box Theatre on Tuesday. Written by local playwright Niyah Moore, the play explores how a person’s name can affect their chances of getting a job. The staged reading allows audiences to imagine parts of the...

HAWK TALK: Are you planning to vote and what motivates your decision?

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Campus program connects students with basic needs resources at annual Care Fest

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Bringing campus and community organizations together on the main quad, the Hawk CARES program hosted its 3rd Annual Care Fest on Sept. 24 to connect students with resources for food access, health care, housing, mental health and other basic needs. Hosted by the Hawk CARES Center, the event marked 10 years of food access and...

Students speak with university recruiters at Transfer Day

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Students interested in transferring had the opportunity to meet and speak with representatives from various universities from all over the country during Transfer Day on Oct. 6 at Cosumnes River College. The Transfer Day event had a mix of California State Universities, Universities of California, private institutions and out-of-state colleges who set up tab

Authors share memoirs about identity and belonging

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Three authors spoke at Cosumnes River College on Tuesday to share their memoirs that explore race, class and family dynamics. The authors shared excerpts from memoirs and discussed the personal experiences that inspired their stories to an audience of about 150 people in Room Winn-150. Each author explored how their journeys shaped their identity and...

Volleyball team falls 0-3 in tight match against Delta College

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In a hard-fought battle on Cosumnes River College’s Clark Court, the women’s volleyball team lost 0-3 against the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs on Wednesday. With season records of 12-5 and 12-4, respectively, the Hawks and Mustangs were evenly matched going into the game. Delta ultimately pulled out the win, taking all three sets 25-23,...