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Cell phone stolen on campus

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An unidentified victim had his cellular phone stolen at the Cosumnes River College bus stop Thursday.

The crime took place at 11:16 a.m. when the victim, who was a passenger on an E-Trans bus that was stopped at CRC, was approached by two males who asked to borrow his cellular phone.

Hawks softball headed to the playoffs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A year after not even having a softball team at Cosumnes River College, the Hawks and their new coach Cindy Ball have brought renewed life to their program.

The Hawks softball team finished the season winning nine of their last 10 games.

They finished third in the Big 8 conference and head into the playoffs ranked No.

Bill would help colleges

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

California Community Colleges are waiting for the results pending from the property tax backfill hearing held on April 23 by the Assembly Committee of Appropriations concerning the AB 2277 bill.
The bill, proposed by Assembly Member Mike Eng, states that legislation backfill revenue
for Community Colleges' funding.

Students elect officers

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

All three candidates secured their new positions in the Associated Student Government on April 24.
Calvin Monroe became the new ASG President, Gabriela Alvarado was appointed the Commissioner of Activities and Sharmila Bandhu became the Commissioner of Public Relations.

Students react to cuts to higher education

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budget plan is more than a month away from being voted on, but students have already voiced their opinions on the cuts.

Under the proposed budget, funding for higher education would be cut by 10 percent, and students at the University of California, California State University and Community Colleges will lose more than $1.

Students rally for higher education

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More than 3,000 college students rallied at the State Capitol on April 21 in hopes of stopping Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger from cutting the budget for higher education.

Students from UC, CSU and Community Colleges marched from Raley Field to the Capitol building, holding up signs and shouting

their message: "Kick us out, we'll vote you out.

Campus celebrates Earth Day

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A windy day did little to stop herds of students from exploring the booths that lined the quad of Cosumnes River College on April 22.
The event was held on Earth Day in hopes of educating students about the current challenges our planet is facing.
"We have lots of information on how to live green," said 20-year-old international relations major, Chenoa Hayward.

Students find alternatives to book buybacks

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer is only a couple weeks away, which means not only will the weight of early classes be lifted off students' shoulders, but their backs will also be relieved as the time to sell their textbooks nears.
Many students however, fear that the void left in their wallets from when they bought their books at the beginning of the semester will not be filled.

Jazz Gala showcases campus

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Guests got a taste of Jazz at the 2008 Gala, hosted at Cosumnes River College on Saturday.
"We wanted to showcase our beautiful campus, there are still some people who haven't seen the new additions we have made on campus, it is a fabulous event bringing the community together,"
said President Francisco Rodriguez.

Textbook prices problematic for students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every semester we are given a syllabus for each class and on each is a list of the required textbooks. Every semester we swear to ourselves that we are going to read the required textbooks, but some of us don't even open the textbooks we bought, let alone read them.

Celebrity moms exploited

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Apparently there's something in the water in Hollywood, because wherever you turn, another celebrity is knocked up.

From Gwen Stefani to Angelina Jolie, it seems like the newest trend (apart from gladiator sandals and snorting cocaine off of the VIP table at Club Hyde) is sporting a baby-bump.

Action necessary to curtail global

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We are so preoccupied with the rigors of daily life that we have lost track of what is most important, the future.

Whether we want to admit it or not, our precious world is in danger.

Global warming is real and the proof is overwhelming.

The US is ranked number one as a global warming polluter compared to other large nations.

Muslim women redefine feminism

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sounds of jazz flow on windy day

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Guitars were strummed, horns were blown, keys were struck, drums were beat and wind was blown.

On April 16, Cosumnes River College's jazz band presented their jazz sounds on a windy Wednesday afternoon to an audience of about 70 people.

The band performed jazz classics such as "Take Your Pick" by Hank Mobley and "On Green Dolphin Street" by Kaper & Washington in the Communications, Visual and Performing Arts quad.

Q&A Professor Jonathan Nielson

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

History Professor Jonathan Nielson has been a teacher for 25 years, three of which have been dedicated to Cosumnes River College. His love of history led him to obtain a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Irvine, a Master's Degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a PhD from the University of California Santa Barbara.

RTVF classes gateway to radio industry for students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The library building at Cosumnes River College
is full of students walking to and from class, talking
with friends and going about their day. But behind the
door of room 102, down the hall and in the dark room
labeled studio c, Greg Gutierrez shouts into a microphone.

Tips for a successful fall semester for returning students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For many students, after their first semester in college they learn what works for them and what doesn't.

Here are a few DO's and DON'Ts
to help returning studens get things right
your next semester at CRC.

DO:
Get involved: Join a club, team or an organization.

Students enjoy astronomy for Earth Day

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Our planet is in great distress. It is sending out a

S.O.S," recited Kathy Sameron a 37-year-old pre-nursing

major at the star gazing party held on April 20.

Earth Week 2008 kicked off with a star gazing party

hosted by the Public Speaking 301 class.

"[We hosted the event] because we wanted to be part

of earth day, but we couldn't participate in the day events

because we are a night class and a lot of my students are

hard working and couldn't make it," said Communications

Professor Sandra Wheeler.

P.E. professor bikes for cause despite injury

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cosumnes River College's women's basketball coach and physical education professor Coral Sage has been training for the past three months to get as fit as she possibly can to support a cause she truly believes in.

"She is a good example to her students in fitness as she is a tri-athlete.

Seasons end with an optimistic attitude

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two of the Cosumnes River College sports seasons have come to an end.

However, students and faculty should expect nothing less than improvement for next season. Both the men and women's basketball teams finished below .500 and fell
short of a playoff berth.

Tennis tourney ends season

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Assistant Tennis Coach Quen Ha said that despite the effort from both the men and women's tennis teams, none of the Hawks' players were able to win their matches in the Ojai tournament.

The men's tennis team brought six of their top ranked players, while the women's team took their three top ranked players to Ventura on April 24.

Q & A: Shara Shimabakuro

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Shara Shimabukuro is a 20-year-old design major and the top
ranked player women's tennis player on the team.

Q: What got you interested in tennis?
A: "When I was younger my mother enrolled me in tennis lessons and I really enjoyed it."

Q: Who is your favorite tennis player
today?
A: "Justine Henne because she has a great backhand for a women and Andy Roddick because I like his style, he has a great ground game, plus he's good looking.