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>>News

Campus transitions to new online course-hosting software

By Jared Lee jalee.connect@gmail.com

By the spring semester of 2018, Desire2Learn, the online course companion used at Cosumnes River College, will be phased out and replaced with a new course companion, Canvas.

Many courses have already made use of Canvas in an effort to make the transition process easier. Some students, like 19-year-old history major Jessica Utile, had a positive opinion of Canvas.

“I did three classes with D2L last year, and my classes this semester are using Canvas,” Utile said. “It looks like Canvas is simpler than D2L.” However, not all response to the change has been positive. Other students, like 18-year-old kinesiology major Christina Cortez, said that Canvas was confusing to use.

“D2L is pretty easy to navigate,” Cortez said. “I used Canvas for a summer class.

It’s confusing. There’s a lot of different tabs.”

There were many reasons why CRC decided to switch from D2L to Canvas. Distance Education Coordinator Gregory Beyrer is an advocate for Canvas, and had much to say about the program.

“Canvas is designed to be easy to use for the majority of users, those users being both students and faculty,” Beyrer said. “The interface is consistent across colleges, so

News Briefs Student Elections Sept. 26 & 27 Voting for the new Cosumnes River College student officers will take place on Sept.

26 and 27.

To vote, students can login to their eServices account.

Once logged in, click on the Elections & Surveys tab.

There will be a link that says Vote. Click on that link

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One of the key benefits of Canvas over Desire2Learn is the easier, more responsive mobile application.

that menu structure and how the tools work, it’s harder for the individual instructor to change the look and feel of Canvas.”

Consistency was one of the key reasons for switching to Canvas from D2L, as well as why Canvas was chosen over other course companions.

Beyrer said that this should be one of the main selling points for students as they start using Canvas instead of D2L. “It’s going to be consistent

for students,” Beyrer said. “We do know that students like that, and more importantly, students benefit from that, because as a student, the less time you’re thinking about ‘How do I navigate?’ the more time you can spend on learning.”

Beyrer also complimented the company that runs Canvas.

“They’re very responsive to their users,” Beyrer said.

Some other benefits of Canvas are supposed to be a

more mobile-friendly system, as well as a 24-hour help desk for anyone who has questions while using Canvas.

Staff from around the Los Rios district, not just CRC, have been working to create information modules to be used in Canvas in order to help answer students’ questions about the program, as well as modules that can be used by faculty to further aid students in their work. Librarian Andi Adkins Pogue is part

and a list of all the candidates will show up.

If there’s only one candidate, you’ll click yes or no, but if there are multiple candidates you’ll be able to choose between them.

The link will not bring anything up until the day of election and you’re only allowed to vote once.

Election results will be announced on Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

College Promise California Community Colleges’ longstanding “free tuition” program will introduce the California College Promise Grant.

Previously known as the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver, it will aim at high school students for providing free tuition for them with financial need, according to a press release by the California Community chancellor’s office.

Nearly half of the 2.1 million students enrolled in California community college campuses have been provided free tuition under the CCPG. “California’s commitment to affordability focuses our resources on those students with the most financial need, said Board of Governors President Cecilia V. Estolano.

Providing free tuition for students is a big deal because not everyone can afford to pay

of a district-wide committee working to help create these modules.

“We are creating modules that will walk students through the basics of the research process,” Adkins Pogue said.

“Right now we have tutorial videos and we have handouts and we have online research guides,” Adkins Pogue said, “but we really wanted to create something that we all were working on so we weren’t duplicating effort, and that could be used at any college, and that could be put right into the online classroom instead of linking them out to something else.”

Adkins Pogue said that while the transition is understandably difficult for both students and faculty, the switch will be a positive change in the future.

“I think the thing that students will come to appreciate is that there’s going to be some consistency,” Adkins Pogue said, “not only within classes at one college but in multiple colleges.”

“It’s very user friendly, and it’s such a collaborative environment that allows sharing of material, so you don’t have to feel like you’re creating everything from scratch,” Adkins Pogue said.

Students can find a resource guide to using Canvas at https://community. canvaslms.com/docs/DOC10701. for college or are eligible for financial aid.

With this plan to expand college opportunities though, the new College Promise grant efforts it needs to meet the full financial needs of students to ensure that students finances are not a roadblock to college success.

This plan will help students avoid taking out loans and acquiring debt, according to the press release.

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Event focuses on constitutional freedoms

By Elizabeth Rodriguez erodriguez.connect@gmail.com The Constitution plays a major role in students’ lives, but most are puzzled at what it really says. To clarify, Cosumnes River College hosted Constitution Day on Sept. 14 to give students more information.

A group of student ambassadors had set up a booth where students could take selfies with the school mascot, receive a slice of cake, a box of popcorn and a small book called “The Constitution and Fascinating Facts About It.” Although the document informs the rights and freedoms of the individual, the document’s wording is difficult to understand for the modern-day language.

Tyresha Mills, an 18-yearold sociology major who participated in the event, mentioned how even though she was in elementary school when she first heard of the Constitution, besides knowing the basic details of it, she wasn’t too sure about what it promised.

“I don’t know that much

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History Professor Diana Reed speaks about the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 14. Reed spoke about the ways that the constitution unites our country and how it benefits us.

about it, but since we’ve been following the Constitution all our life, we’re good so far,” said Mills.

Asia Jelks, a 21-year-old art and fashion major was one of the coordinators responsible for putting the event together, and with the rest of the student ambassadors, they received traction for their event from

numerous students.

“I was hoping to get the students involved in something that is almost forgotten,” said Jelks. “I wanted them to have fun and take a moment to reflect.”

The point of the event was to create awareness of what the Constitution does for everyone, and this included a speech

made by History Professor Dr. Diana Reed, who spoke about the origins of the Constitution and how it encouraged the marginalized to fight and own those freedoms.

“It’s a goal of ours to continually try to improve this great nation,” said Reed. “And it’s such a privilege to work with people of all ages who are

looking to improve the world around them, and I for one, am anxious to see what kind of changes we can all make.”

Other students, such as 22-year-old English and sociology major Ashley Bradley, first heard of the Constitution when she was around the fifth grade, and she said believes that despite the strengths and weaknesses that the document contains, it brings out growth to the people.

“I would say we have made a lot of progress despite the agonizing slow time it took to get here,” said Bradley. “To finally recognize and embrace equality so that every human being is accounted for is the rights we are all given.”

Reflecting on the outcome of the event, Jelks thought the event succeeded in educating people.

“I think the event went so well! The Hawk brought so much attention to the event.

Everyone wanted a picture,” said Jelks. “The popcorn and cake was completely gone before the event even ended, so it was a success in my book.”

Tracing illegal money fights crime, speaker says

By Shannon Rusche srusche.connect@gmail.com The Cosumnes River College Department of Political Science and Global Studies hosted guest speaker Sonia Desai on Sept. 13, who spoke about forensic banking, or how banks follow the money trails of criminal activity.

Desai, the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering officer, and vice president of Charles Schwab Bank, said she chose to participate in the event in order to inform students about the importance of knowing how the banking system deals with illegal flows of money within their institutions.

“We wanted to teach the students a little more about anti-money laundering, terrorism finance, sanctions, just so everyone has an understanding of how it works around the world, why it is truly global, why it’s important,” said Desai.

Desai opened with a focus on marginalized societies, using examples such as the Italian mafia and Irish gangs who dominated society

during the Prohibition era, as a root to the problem of money laundering, which is essentially dirty money being washed clean.

“What you see when you look at these marginalized societies is that of course, people want to break out, and a lot of times, they turn to crime,” said

“Terrorism, like anything else, needs money to function and that’s part of her job, to prevent that from taking place.”

— Martin Morales Political Science Professor Desai.

She explained that these groups turned to crime directly because of the fact that they were mistreated by society and the government at the time, being forced into slum-like housing and subpar living conditions.

Desai guided the audience through

a typical money laundering scenario, where a shell company [a fake business] is used to conduct transactions with oftentimes dirty money acquired through criminal channels, where the money is circulated back into society.

Banks follow the money trail and therefore have a string to follow back to the source of the money laundering.

Some common money laundering methods include smurfing, or breaking large chunks of cash into smaller deposits under reporting limits, a rapid movement of funds and hawalas, or the hard to track underground movement of money between individuals, said Desai.

Another problem people like Desai face is terrorism finance, or activities that provide financial support to terrorist groups.

Martin Morales, the department chair of PSGS who facilitated the event, said that Desai also has experience with the Office of Foreign Assets Control, a financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the U.S. Treasury Department.

“OFAC is a partnership between banks and government trying to keep

us safe,” said Morales. “Terrorism, like anything else, needs money to function and that’s part of her job, to prevent that from taking place.”

The major differences when facing terrorism finance as opposed to money laundering is that terrorism finance is ideological, dealing with internal cells and small donations which leave a linear money trail, Desai said.

Some major ways in which banks combat illegal financial activities is through the Bank Secrecy Act, which requires financial institutions to assist the U.S. government to detect and prevent money laundering, the Financial Action Task Force, which develops policies to combat money laundering and economic trade sanctions, or penalties applied against a country, group or individual.

Nathaniel Coats, a 22-year-old finance major, said that the opportunity to learn how banks track money laundering and combat terrorism finance was very informative.

“We need more presentations like this,” said Coats. “The more the public knows, the more they can make educated decisions.”

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CRC responds to DACA with Unity in Our Community

By Shannon Rusche srusche.connect@gmail.com In response to recent changes made to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the Student Life and Leadership Department held a Unity in Our Community event on Sept. 12 to provide resources and promote unity among students.

DACA was an Obama era immigration policy that allowed applicants, those who entered the country illegally as minors, to receive deferred action from deportation Cosumnes River College President Edward Bush spoke at the event and addressed the students, urging them against being idle in regards to DACA and students’ rights and instead, to come together in support of each other as a community.

“What you cannot do is just sit by and not do anything because you believe that this decision is not affecting you,” said Bush. “What happens to one population is going to happen to another population that’s going to show up at your doorstep because it’s affecting your home.”

Interim Student Body President Freddy Mande said that the purpose of the event was to cultivate a sense of community, support and unity among students during a time of widespread

confusion and discomfort with the changes made to DACA. “Differences make humanity like a rainbow,” said Mande. “We see the beauty of the rainbow because of the different colors.”

The Safe Spaces program facilitated a booth at the event, where Safe Spaces allies provided students with resources and giving more information about their program.

Student Services Administrative Assistant and Safe Space Ally Eva Rhodes emphasized the importance of safety and security among students.

“We want to be an inclusive campus and celebrate diversity,” said Rhodes. “When students feel safe, they are more secure and can better further their education.”

CRC Student Ambassadors also participated in Unity in Our Community by directing students to resources provided at the event and by distributing micro-affirmations, or stickers with positive sayings on them.

The idea behind providing these affirmation stickers and cards to students on campus was to cultivate conversations between students about what the stickers and their sayings meant to them, according to the event agenda overview.

Student Ambassador Alejandra

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Safe Spaces allies provide resources to students during Unity in Our Community on Sept. 12.

Trejo said that their efforts were focused on building unity in the community and to support one another.

One specific micro-affirmation sticker that stuck out to Trejo was the “supportive” sticker.

“Supportive is a big one for me, whether that be in education or in other areas,” said Trejo. “You find those people who you feel comfortable with, that supportive family on campus is really important.”

Some professors utilized class time

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in order to allow their studets to engage in the event and its activities.

They participated by filling in handouts from the Clubs and Events Board booth that included activities such as getting to know you sections for fellow students and informational sections based on the resources provided.

Mande said that this event was a sequel to a previous Unity in Our Community event done last year and that it may be a yearly event.

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>>Features Counseling pop-ups bring services to you another during club rush.

Torres said he’s excited to get out there with his team Counselors at Cosumnes and get the ball rolling. “I’m River College are trying new ready to get it popping and and innovative ways to get rolling.”

The counseling team constudents to come in and see sists of Michael Chappell, them. One of those ways are Crystal Martinez and Paolo what they call “counselor Soriano.

Torres said he has pop-ups” The idea of doing pop-ups full support from his team was created by Christopher and the campus community Torres, a Student Success and including his dean, ShanSupport Program, or Triple non Cooper. He said withSP, counselor. Torres said out the team and support of that when he got to CRC, he everyone, the pop-ups and saw that the counseling de- any other innovative ideas partment was just a tradition- wouldn’t be a success.

“It’s important that we al counselor service, but he brand our name and our serwanted to do more.

“I knew Triple SP wanted vices,” said Torres.

Students on campus said us to do more,” said Torres.

“So I thought, you know what, they think the counselor pop-ups are a good idea.

I’m going to do pop-ups.”

“I think that it’s a really The idea of calling it ‘popups’ came from him watching effective way to reach stuKeeping Up With The Kar- dents and let people know dashians with his 15-year-old that the counselors are here daughter. He saw an episode to help,” said Mary Lu Alcaof them setting up a pop-up ntara, a 19-year-old psycholshop and decided to call his ogy major.

“I think that any outidea ‘counselor pop-ups’.

Torres said the point of reach will help,” said Jordan Cervantes, the pop-ups a student is to get out “We got you, CRC Hawks. p e r s onnel there and We got you even if you a s s i s tant. get students “With the to make ap- just need to talk our ear counselors pointments just in their to meet with off for 15 minutes, we offices, stua counsel- got you.” dents feel or. Counsellike they arors want the en’t trying — Christopher Torres students to know that Counselor to help.”

Torres they’re availsaid he wants the students able for more than just acato know, ”We got you, CRC demic advice.

Hawks.

We got you even if “We don’t do just academyou just need to talk our ear ic counseling. We do personal counseling, crisis counsel- off for 15 minutes, we got ing, career counseling,” said you.”

While there are no Torres. “A lot of people don’t planned dates for these popknow we do these services.”

Torres said he had done ups, Torres said him and one pop-up last semester to his team are working with Communications and Public get a feel for things.

“It’s a little pilot right now. Information Officer Kristie I did one in the cafeteria last West to put the program in semester to get an idea, a motion. pulse of how it’s working,” “Right now we don’t have said Torres. specific times and dates, but So far this semester, he has I’m working with my team done two counseling pop-ups, and it will be coming soon,” one during welcome day and Torres said.

By John Cabales jcabales.connect@gmail.com

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New students gain tips for academic success in college

By Artemus Steele asteele.connect@gmail.com It’s the start of a new fall semester, and that means there are new incoming students. That being said, here are a few things new students should know.

As new students, it’s a good idea to get acquainted with the campus and its various services, such as counselors, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and various others. These services aid students in academically succeeding at Cosumnes River College.

“I feel a lot of students don’t know about the services we offer on campus like EOPS,” said Miguel Lemus, an outreach clerk at CRC. EOPS is a good way to find out what benefits you qualify for.

Counselors are one such resource that students have at their disposal, and students are encouraged to communicate with their counselors on a regular basis.

“Students also don’t know how useful meeting with a counselor is,” said Katrina Alexander, 19, an art major.

“Setting up your ed plan can put you on the fastest track to a transfer with an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree.”

Another resource is the library here on campus as they have textbooks from a wide

variety of classes that you can study from.

“Using the books in the library can help you save money and they are a good way to study on campus,” said Lemus.“Some students can’t afford books. It’s imperative for them to know that the library on the main campus allows students to check out textbooks for a few hours at a time to study from.”

Being new to the campus, students may not know all that’s going on.

“The best idea is to get informed on what’s going on whether its something on campus, something with your financial aid or your classes; get informed and stay on top of things,” said Christopher Thomas, 27, an English major.

As is typical for a new student at a new school, one may find themselves in a position where they need to ask for help.

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your professors.

Even the strict ones are rather nice,” said Alexander. “Getting help when you need it shows that you care about the course you are taking and helps you better understand the material.”

Life on campus can be difficult at times. Keeping up with your academic responsibilities and managing your time becomes much more of a hassle as things can happen at any moment.

“Managing your time wisely and scheduling social things around your school schedule is going to help a bunch,” said Donald Jones,19, a former CRC student.

Study groups were suggested as a helpful resource during moments of high-stress throughout the semester.

“Things at school can be on the stressful side at times, especially around midterms and finals but there are ways to lessen the stress a bit here on campus,” said Tylar Flaherty, 19, a kinesiology major.

“Studying with a group, to learn from one another, can make things a bit easier as opposed to studying alone which may not always yield the desired results.”

“One bad grade isn’t the end of the world,” said Flaherty. “Don’t beat yourself up over a missed assignment or over a C. Just keep going and do better next time.”

In addition to working hard and being understanding with whatever outcome you may receive, it is also important to remember to take care of yourself.

“Life on campus can be rather taxing at times, but always remember to take a break every now and then,” said Tyrique Antar, 18, an art major. “But don’t take too many breaks, because then you’d be slacking off and that’s no good.”

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September 21, 2017

Reboot of Stephen King’s ‘It’ floats to success

By Elizabeth Rodriguez erodriguez.connect@gmail.com Adding a twist to a classic, Stephen King’s “It” has made its long-awaited return in an early release on Sept. 9, one month shy from October. The film has already made a buzz among the horror community due to its prior success as a mini-series on ABC Television in the ‘90s, and now people are flooding in curiously with a collectible ticket in one hand and a red balloon in the other.

Our story begins in Derry, Maine, where seven friends face their fears with the oddities that occur from the result of several missing children cases.

Although the majority of the 2017 film is relatively the same as its old predecessor, there are a few things to take into account. Compared to the 1990’s version of the mini-series, this version emphasizes more on the protagonist’s’ life as teenage youth in the ‘80s, despite the original taking place in the late ‘50s.

The film spent more time emphasizing the growth of the children’s relationship with one another versus the Courtesy Photo original, as well as inviting crude humor into the mix that felt a bit overbearing and at times, unnecessary. Although the overdone jokes and strong language were excessively overused compared to the original, it was amusing enough to Score out of five stars watch.

“It” waived most of the fear factor, For more reviews, visit relying most of its surprises on jump thecrcconnection.com or follow the Connection on Twitter scares and emphasized more on the @CRCconnection crew’s comedic dialogue. Although the

CGI was hair-raising, there was a feeling of missed opportunity in using these creatures to their full potential since the direction of the film was mostly focused in developing tongue-in-cheek jokes.

Bill Skarsgård’s performance as Pennywise the Dancing Clown paid good homage to Tim Curry’s role in the original; his interpretation of the menacing lunatic still retained enough of his sadism to please old and new fans alike.

Besides these changes, something that did stand out from 2017’s “It” were the serious themes it explored; it brought back people’s biggest fears during the ‘80s such as missing children, abusive guardians, sexual harassment, and bullying. Adding more emphasis to these subjects created a stronger foundation for these characters’ backstories and personalities, making their experiences all the more worthwhile.

The overall reboot experience for this movie didn’t stray too far from the original. It felt as though they just added a little more than what was already offered onto the table, and it was enjoyable.

All in all, the two versions of “It” entertained both audiences, whether it was with laughs or screams. If you’re expecting to rekindle that same feeling of dread and fear that you received when you watched the original, you’re watching the wrong movie. But if you’re interested in seeing a different take on an all-time favorite, then it’s worth the trip with friends. Just know that you’re basically watching a 2 hour and 15 minute.

25th Annual Folsom Renaissance Faire & International Jousting Tournament When: Sat Sept. 23 10:00AM to Sun Sept. 24 5:00PM Where: Folsom City Lions Park 403 Stafford Street Folsom, CA 95630 Admission: $0-$36

18th Annual Sacramento Film and Music Festival International film festival screening the best independent filmmaking from around the world.

When: Sept. 22- Sept. 24 7:00PM-9:00PM Where: Jean Runyon Little Theater 1515 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Admission: $15

Movie Premieres

September 22: “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” “Battle of the Sexes” “The Lego Ninjago Movie”

#StreamingNow: Foreign Films Edition

Sometimes taking a break from the American film perspective can make for an excited, new film experience. Check out some of the top foreign films from around the world!

Compiled by Jannah Khalil

“Amelie” This French comedy following a young girl and her matchmaking adventures is the highest grossing French-language film released in the U.S. and has recieved numerous awards including five Academy Award nominations. Netflix.

Amazon.

“City of God” A story about gangs, drugs, and poverty in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, this Brazalian crime film recieved worldwide critical acclaim, recieved four Academy Award nominations and was chosen as one of TIME’s ‘100 greatest films of all time’. Netflix. Amazon.

“Train to Busan” Packed with zombies and apocalyptic action, this South Korean thriller broke the record as the first Korean film of 2016 to break the audience record of over 10 million theatergoers and holds a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix. Amazon.

“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” This 1995 Bollywood classic starring Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol is considered to be one of the most successful Indian films of all time and is the longest-running film in the history of Indian cinema. Netflix.

Amazon.

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‘The Tick’ brings life back to the superhero show

By Jared Lee jalee.connect@gmail.com In an era of superheroes where Batman kills, Superman snaps necks and Marvel has created an enormous web of crossovers and spinoffs, “The Tick” is a welcome addition to the superhero world of today, injecting a much needed sense of levity and humor into the genre.

“The Tick,” is based on the comic book character created by cartoonist Ben Edlund in 1986, and stars Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman. The show follows the misadventures of a bumbling, confused superhero named The Tick (Serafinowicz) and his awkward, reluctant sidekick Arthur (Newman) as they attempt to track down the worst villain of all time: the Terror (Jackie Earle Haley).

Serafinowicz and Newman are fantastic in their roles, bringing life to these classic characters, making them fun and relatable.

The actors play off each other’s dialogue and demeanor in a way that feels perfect.

One of the best parts of the show is its comedic sense, with precisely-timed jokes that incite

real, genuine laughs, not just a courtesy cringe. Newman’s character is consistently surrounded by walking stereotypes, like an overbearing older sibling, a weird stepfather and more. Their personalities and antics, both in scenes with Newman and independent of him, are so ridiculous that you can’t help but chuckle.

Serafinowicz himself is amazing in the role of the Tick.

He is a tall, masculine, strong superhero who is as innocent as a young child. The Tick is such a well-written character, with the classic superhero narrations to begin each episode, and a charming, well-meaning demeanor that shines through the gritty realism that the other characters bring to the show. The Tick, unlike heroes of modern culture, has very clear morals that he is not willing to waver on, but, like a young child, he’s not quite sure how to explain them. What is likely one of the best quotes in the show is The Tick trying to explain to Arthur that “murder, it’s… it’s just not cool!”

Serafinowicz seems to work naturally in his Tick outfit: a blue, bodysuit with abs and shoulder

pads accentuating the classic superhero musculature and adding to the overall comic-book vibe of the show. Newman’s outfit is a bit more awkward however, with goggles that don’t quite match up with his eyes, and a baggy fitting suit that - while it definitely adds to his character’s personality - distracts from some of the show’s more important plot points. Both costumes still add much to the show, striking a good balance between a realistic and cartoon feel.

“The Tick” is a wonderful balance of fun and humor, as well as serious plot and character development. If ever you need a break from the dark, gritty universe of DC, or the overly complex, interconnected world of Marvel, “The Tick” is a standalone gem of the genre that will entertain you endlessly.

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Emmy’s Make History Donald Glover was the first black person to win the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for FX’s “Atlanta” and was the first person of color in 32 years to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series again for “Atlanta”.

Lena Waithe became the first black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Netflix show “Master of None.”

Riz Ahmed, for his role in “The Night Of”, was the first man of South Asian descent and the second Asian entertainer ever to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movies.

HULU’s “The Handmaiden’s Tale” took home the Emmy for Best Drama Series, making it the first show produced by a streaming service to do so.

Reed Morano’s win for Best Director in a Drama Series for “The Handmaiden’s Tale” made her the first woman to win the Emmy since 1995.

Winning the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in “This Is Us”, he became the first black actor to win the award since 1998.

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‘Persevere’ is filmmaker’s key advice to students

By Jannah Khalil jkhalil.connect@gmail.com Students at Cosumnes River College got to experience a presentation from special guest Jeffrey Reddick, creator and screenwriter of the Final Destination franchise, as part of Film Professor Mark Steensland’s Horror Genre class.

Reddick was invited to present in the class to talk to students about Final Destination, which was going to be shown and analyzed in class, and talk to students about the film industry.

He also offered film students helpful advice and tips on things they need to know about working in the industry.

“I think it adds a lot,” said Steensland. “I think it creates a different kind of experience for students to have exposure to somebody, especially in the business, directly connected with something like the film you’re watching.”

Reddick discussed with the class over Google Hangouts some history of the film, his inspirations, how he got the idea and talked about some of his other works. Students then were

able to ask him any questions they had New Line Cinema studio producer about the film, industry or screenwrit- Robert Shaye a draft of a prequel to “A ing process.

Nightmare on Elm Street,” Reddick’s Lance Earl, 29, a video editing ma- favorite film and a significant influence jor and a student enrolled in the class, on his work, which began a relationsaid he enjoyed the special guest as- ship with the studio that landed him pect of the class. an internship and led to him working “I liked the fact that it’s someone for the studio for eleven years. from within my major “My advice alor within the career “My advice always to film ways to film students field, and it’s someone is to make films and who has written such students is to make films make them and keep a well-received film and make them and keep making them and such as Final Destinakeep growing as an making them and keep tion,” said Earl. artist,” Reddick said.

One thing he growing as an artist.”

“You’ve got to said that stood out to not let rejection crush him was how Redyour spirit,” Reddick — Jeffrey Reddick said. “You have to dick explained that sometimes studios “Final Destination” Creator find your voice.” can bring in multiple Reddick advised screenwriters to work on someone’s students to focus on the stories they’d project, which can oftentimes change like to tell and make sure it’s an area the idea completely. they enjoy.

As someone who has been work“Focus on whatever would make ing in the film industry for a long time, you happy writing for the next ten Reddick had some insight for aspiring years,” said Reddick. “Whether it be CRC film students about the field. dramas, historical pieces, thrillers or At 14, Reddick got his first step horror films, focus on that genre, read into the film industry when he sent every script that you can get your

hands on in that genre so that you can develop your skills and work on that.”

In such a competitive industry, connections are often encouraged as essential to reach success. However, Reddick said content is just as important.

“No matter how many connections you have, if you don’t actually have the quality of work to back it up then it doesn’t matter,” said Reddick. “If you haven’t really learned much about filmmaking and you haven’t done anything, you can make all the contacts you want but no one is going to actually just give you something.”

Good content will get you attention, Reddick said, but it may take awhile. Therefore, students should always remember to persevere.

“You have to be committed to working 10 years. You have to say, ‘I will work in this field for 10 years; I will work at achieving this dream for 10 years,’” Reddick said.

“I think it’s important to remind yourself why you’re doing this because holding onto that and enjoying the small successes is what’s going to keep you going.”

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>> Opinion EDITORIAL

DACA students should feel safe on campus When President Donald Trump ordered the end of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, he left thousands of people, or rather, children, scared, confused and a little angry.

Trump’s plans to end DACA would leave some of the 800,000 young adults brought to the United States illegally as children, and who qualify for the program, eligible for deportation as early as March, according to an article in The New York Times.

While schools do not track students’ DACA status, Maria Blanco, director of immigrant legal services at nine of the University of California's campuses, said in The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and innovation in education, that of the 74,000 undocumented students attending schools in California, 60,000 of them attend a California community college and 70 to 80 percent of them have DACA. The important thing, however, is that California schools have a message for Trump: their students are their students no matter their immigration status. And at a time like this, this is exactly what they need to know.

As these students are racked with

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worry and frustration about how the fate of their entire life hangs in the air, the support they receive from their college campuses is crucial to let them know that, at the very least, they have allies in their schools.

On Unity Day here on campus, Cosumnes River College President Edward Bush spoke out to reassure students on where CRC stands in these unsure times.

“For those of you students who have been directly affected by the

DACA decision, I want to encourage you that CRC and the Los Rios Community College District is a safe space and a safe place, that we’re committed to make sure that we don't share any information other than the information we need to share for educational purposes and that the best place to be is in school, so we encourage you to continue to take classes,” Bush said.

The Los Rios Police Department even sent out a notice reassuring students that the LRPD officers are “fo-

cused on your safety and not your immigration status.”

Knowing that our campus is speaking up so openly in defense of DACA recipients makes me feel proud to be apart of it. I realize again how lucky I am to be in a place, here in California, in Sacramento, at CRC, that will stand up and do the right thing in the face of adversity.

The environment the school is creating can help put these students at ease. They can feel safe knowing that their professors have their backs, that their faculty will do what they can to help them, that their police officers want to protect to them and don’t see them as a threat. When our country’s leader and his followers want to tear these students away from everything they have worked so hard to achieve, it is so important for our schools to stand up and say that they won’t let them.

These students are here for an education, an education they want to receive so that they can become functioning, employable and contributing citizens for the only country that they know, love and call home.

If our government cannot understand that then, at the very least, it is a comfort to know that our educators do.

What's your favorite place to nap on campus?

Kayla Mcintosh 27, Culinary Arts

Nicole Fontillas 23, Nursing Major

Matt Stringfellow 19, Kinesiology Major

“ My favorite place to nap on campus is the Library, because it quiet it's really quiet in there, once I’m done with my homework I go to sleep, like three to four hours.”

“ My favorite place to nap is on the grass on the quad, because it's pretty open and you get the breeze and the sun, so it's the perfect.”

“ I haven’t taken a nap on campus, but if there was one place , probably have to be like right around the Library, where it's shady and no one can see me.”

Anthony Loilis 23,Communications and Public Relations Major

“ My favorite place to nap would have to be in the CAC building at the top where the long bench is, right by the bathroom.”

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>>Sports

Team going for midpack in Post’s second season

By Tyler Twist and Jared Lee ttwist.connect@gmail.com & jalee.connect@gmail.com As she moves into her second year as the volleyball head coach, Kari Post is hoping to take her team all the way.

Coming off of 66 conference match losses in a row, Post was glad to win the last home match against Modesto last season and break that record.

“We broke that record and won, which was really awesome,” Post said.

Post went on by saying that the most important part for her in being the coach of a community college team is getting to see the players transfer to a four-year college.

“We had everybody else graduate, and they’re all at four years, which is the biggest part of being on a community college team, is mostly to move us on to the four-year level,” Post said, “academically, athletically, however we can, and it was great to actually move on every single sophomore that we had.” Post said.

Post said that the goals for the past year have been to never give up and to make sure the team came to win. Post also said that for the coming season, she wants to set high goals for the team.

“This season, we’re going to try to be midpack,” Post said, “which means we want to be like fourth, fifth, sixth, maybe even seventh in our

conference.”

The volleyball team at Cosumnes River College underwent a massive change in its roster, from last season being a predominantly sophomore-led team to this season’s almost entirely freshman team. Post mentioned that her goals have changed as a result.

“Our goals before were, ‘Let’s make a standard,’” Post said. “When I came onto this team, the culture wasn’t necessarily positive. It wasn’t necessarily negative, but it was not positive, and we wanted to create a positive culture; we wanted to create a family.”

“This year our goals are, ‘We want to be a contender in conference,’” Post said.

Player growth was another big goal for Post in getting ready for this season. She said she wanted the team to work hard at everything they do.

“The biggest thing for me is work ethic,” Post said.

“That’s the biggest thing I tell them: working hard is the number one thing, and then obviously attitude and the other things that come along with that.”

Members of the team, like freshman setter Sierra Voyvodich, talked about their experience with Post as a coach.

“She’s really like strict, but in a really helpful way,” said Voyvodich. “She makes me feel together, like we’re one big family.”

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Volleyball Head Coach Kari Post instructing her players during the Hawks’ game against Modesto on Friday.

Sophomore defensive specialist Maya Young also talked about her experience with Post, citing Post’s knowledge and expertise of the game.

“As a player, she knows every position, so she’ll pick you apart, like to the most basic things,” Young said. “Stuff you’ve been doing your entire life, she’ll change.” Young also spoke to Post’s dedication to the team.

“I like how dedicated she is,” Young said. “She’s one of

the most hard-working people I know.”

Post said that she wants to be a good personal influence on the players in addition to being their coach.

“I want to make sure that the girls know that they have a good role model to look up to, and be able to have someone that is going to be there for them no matter what,” Post said.

Post said that her personal coaching philosophy is some-

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thing that her team hears from her all the time.

“Work hard, push as hard as you can and start being comfortable uncomfortable,” Post said.

Post said that if nothing else, she wants for her players to move on to a four year and for the team to be known as the hardest-working team.

“We’re going to be the team that never stops fighting until the very end,” Post said.

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Freshman midfielder Ivan Gutierrez drives the ball at the end of the Hawks’ game against De Anza on Sept. 8.

Men’s soccer gets early lead, ties game against De Anza

By Kainoa Nunez knunez.connect@gmail.com It was the first day of the NorCal Community College Showcase tournament, and the first opponent for the Hawks men’s soccer team was the De Anza College Dons from Cupertino.

The Hawks had opportunities to score goals, but the Dons’ defense did not allow any points to get through.

“We could’ve won the game with that final drive we had, but the refs were calling the most irresponsible plays that I’ve ever heard or seen, but what else can we do,” said Hawks Assistant Coach Vaughn Boyce.

Boyce also voiced his frustration with the referees for not calling the fouls or interference from the opposing team.

Throughout the game, there were two yellow cards and two red cards handed out, and 11 fouls overall on the Hawks. Both teams had a difference of opinion about the referee. This difference of opinion was prominent throughout the game.

The first half held a great display for both teams. In the first 13 minutes of the game,

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Hawks forward Sai Frias scored the first goal.

But a few minutes later, De Anza tied up the game 1-1 for the first half.

Once the second half began, things started to pick up more on both sides of the field. There were forward drives and shots on goal, but neither team was successful. Each defense fought to prevent any additional scores.

With just two minutes left in the game, the Hawks created a final drive that could’ve helped them win the game, but it didn’t end the way the team expected. Both teams had their chances to take the lead but were unsuccessful.

It was a battle to win the game. The final score was a tie 1-1.

After the game ended, one of the Dons’ players was injured at the last second. Fortunately, the injury was not severe. No other player was severely injured during the game.

“We were inconsistent on the ball, but this was the most involvement that we did as a team, and we performed our best from 0 to 90, and for that we were pleased,” said Hawks Head Coach Ron Preble.

Catch the Hawks’ next home game on Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. against American River College.

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In the wake of such devastation in our country, with hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose all making waves, it’s hard to see how sports is something that could still be considered important at a time like this. But that’s just it: sports are vital, especially at a time like this.

When tragedy strikes and cities fall, what do we want, more than anything else? Unity, aid and to know that someone cares. In times like these, sports provide these exact things.

People unite over their favorite teams, celebrating the accomplishments of these athletes they so admire. Buddies are called over on Sundays to sit on the couch, eat chips and dip, and scream at football referees who can’t hear them, just for the joy that comes from doing something together.

One of the best experiences to be had is to argue with someone over your opposing teams. It doesn’t matter that the athletes you argue about are people you will likely never meet. It doesn’t matter that your times probably aren’t even that good, and will be out of the running for any championship in just a few short weeks. And it especially doesn’t matter that you’re going to be having that same exact argument over and over again as long as you can stand it. Why? Because it’s something that we do together. Even in our division, sports find a way to draw us back together.

In times of trouble, people need aid. Homes are devastated. Streets are flooded.

What are people supposed to do? Sports come to the rescue once again.

Many athletes have come out in support of the hurri-

cane victims, but they have also done so much more than that. A notable example is J.J. Watt, a defensive player for the Houston Texans football team. After hearing of the devastation in Houston after Harvey, Watt started a campaign to raise money for the people affected. What started as a goal to reach a few hundred thousand dollars ended in raising over $30 million for the victims of Harvey.

Watt isn’t the only athlete though to lend his support to the victims. The NBA and players’ association donated $1 million, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane donated $4 million, and the PGA donated $250,000. These are just a few of the many sports athletes and associations that have supported people in these trying times.

Though it seems like watching a bunch of sweaty guys throwing and hitting a ball around may not make sense in such difficult times as these, sports haven’t been waiting on standby until things get better. Athletes and teams are going out and making a difference. They are the ones bringing unity, aid and care to the people in need.

These men and women have given their time, money and voices to help those in trouble. They have not used their platforms as excuses, but have rather capitalized on them to help make a real difference. They are the ones on the front lines, trying to rebuild and lead others to do the same alongside them.

Sports are not just a pastime.

They are real people.

So go ahead and watch football with the guys this Sunday. Don’t forget that people are in need and do what you can to support them, but know that your heroes on the field are right there with you.

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Women's soccer aiming for playoffs

By Naomi Nater nnater.connect@gmail.com The Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team is preparing for their upcoming season, expecting to make it back to playoffs this year, making it their 13th playoff run in a row.

With a strong team this season, Head Coach Cesar Plasencia said he believes his girls can make the playoffs and said his main focus is on defense.“I believe we’ll be a good defensive team; I think our players are hardworking and they understand some of the concepts we’ve been trying to teach them on the defensive side of the ball,” Plasencia said. “I think that’s going to carry us, especially early in the season, carry us to some wins.”

“We play individually well, but together as a team, we're strong.”

— Analissa Lopez

Sophomore midfielder

The team has played seven games so far and is first in shot percentage and shots on goal percentage for conference. The team had also tied their recent game on Sept. 12 against The Vikings at Diablo Valley.

The Hawks played their first game this season on Aug. 29 against Solano Community College’s team, The Falcons, resulting in a 6-2 win for the The Hawks. The team started off strong and stayed that way throughout the game.

Last year, the team’s season ended when playing against Folsom Lake. The team suffered a 2-0 loss during a NorCal playoff game, finishing up with 10-9-5 record overall last season.

Team captains Analissa Lopez, sophomore, and Alex Torres, freshman, both believe their team has what it takes to make playoffs again. The two have been leading the team and believe their strongest suit would be the chemistry they have as a team.

“We play individually well, but together as a team, we’re strong,” Lopez said.

Torres, as a freshman

player this season, said that it was easy to integrate herself into the team. She said that this component will benefit the team this season.

“For me, as a freshman, just coming and actually having chemistry within literally the first hour of practice was really good and I think that’s one thing that will push us to make playoffs and to go far,” Torres said.

Lopez and Torres also said they would like to see some wins.

“I want to see us play together as a team, build up defense, midfield, forward, and maybe get that goal.” says Lopez.

Overall, Plasencia wants his team to grow and mature over the season. He said that he would like to see his players grow individually as well in order to get a better grip and understanding of the playing concepts he’s trying to teach them.

“In order to really have some aspirations towards the end of the season we’re gonna have to get better.” said Plasencia.

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Sophomore defender Amanda Lopez vies for possession of the ball in Friday's match against Santa Rosa College.

Hawks win first conference match over Modesto

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Freshman outside hitter Rebakkah McLaughlin sets the ball during the second set in Friday's win against Modesto, continuing their win streak.

In a repeat of last season’s breakout victory, the Hawks volleyball team won its first conference game of the season against the Modesto Junior College pirates, rolling them in three sets.

This game continued the Hawks win streak, as well as becoming the team’s eighth win for the season. Hawks Head Coach Kari Post expressed her confidence in the team’s ability to take the win.

“Honestly, I knew that we were going to play well,” Post said. “I knew from practice that we had the heart, we had the drive to do it.”

Post also said that this win was extremely important for the team, even in regards to the rest of the season.

“Being the first conference game, there was a lot of pressure on this game; it kind of sets the tone for the rest of your season,” Post said.

The first set was close for the majority of its duration.

Both teams came out playing strong, with Hawks sophomore defensive specialist Maya Young even rolling into a table in order to keep the ball in play. The set went to the Hawks, ending 25-22.

Throughout most of the second set, the Hawks were behind in points, being up to four points behind during the set. After the Pirates furthered their lead and brought the set to 24-22, the Hawks called a timeout. Young said that Post told the team to stay in control of the set and not give up.

“Coach [Post] came up to us and she said, ‘It’s not over,’” Young said. “She said, ‘we can do this’ and ‘push’ and ‘all it takes is one pass.’”

The Hawks immediately came back, scoring four backto-back points to win the set.

The Hawks took an early lead at the start of the third set, leading 3-0. However, the Hawks did start to slip around

the middle of the set, letting the Pirates get to 16-12. The Hawks began to gain back their momentum soon after though, scoring after a long volley and a diving catch by sophomore defensive specialist Justine Busse. After an intense set, the Hawks were able to come from behind and take the final set, 25-23.

Freshman middle blocker Destinee Elliott said that one of the team’s strongest assets was a positive attitude and cooperative focus. “[Our strongest asset was] Staying positive and picking each other up, not letting down at all,” Elliott said.

Young expressed her confidence in the team’s ability to be a contender this season.

“I think winning and winning 3-0 is a huge deal,” Young said, “and I think that now we’re a force to be reckoned with in our conference, and teams are going to be hesitant against us this year.”