Seth Henderson

Editor-in-Chief at Cosumnes River College

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Athletic department encourages academic competition for student athletes on and off the field

Academic and athletic competition are equally important and highly encouraged in the Hawks athletic department, said Cosumnes River College’s athletic director.

A chart hangs in the athletic department’s office that displays the cumulative GPA for each sports team at CRC and student athletes can see where their team ranks academically across the department. CRC’s cumulative GPA for all teams of the spring 2023 semester is 3.166, according to 2022-2023 CalPass data, a website that provides statu
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Students and faculty enjoy campus native garden

The California Native Plant Garden by the Science Building is home to over 25 different native California plants, according to the Cosumnes River College website.

CRC Professor of Botany Noah Gardner said he uses clippings from different garden specimens in the classroom to teach his students ways to make life better through botany.

“I have brought in some cuttings of conifer branches,” Gardner said. “I use cuttings to show students plant morphology, plant growth patterns and plant reproduct
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Campus approves beach volleyball facility

The Hawk Athletics program was approved for the construction of a beach volleyball facility on campus that is set to break ground on Nov. 1, according to a Hawk Athletics News Release on Oct. 3.

The facility brings the addition of a men’s swim team and women’s beach volleyball to the athletic program’s roster of collegiate sports, said Dean of Kinesiology, Health and Athletics and Athletic Director Collin Pregliasco. He said the facility is estimated to cost about $1.3 million for the construct
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Annual symposium discusses ethics of artificial intelligence

The California State University, Sacramento Center for Practical and Professional Ethics and Cosumnes River College Honors Program collaborated in hosting a two-day symposium on Monday and Tuesday that debated the ethics of artificial intelligence.

The first day of the 18th annual collaborative symposium took place on the Sac State campus with roughly 200 people in attendance. CRC Philosophy Professor Richard Schubert partnered with Sac State Philosophy Professor and Director of the Center for
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Adaptive fitness classes offer students specialized equipment, sense of community

Students with disabilities have physical therapy and rehabilitation resources available to them through the adaptive physical education classes on campus.

Adaptive Physical Education Professor Brandon Ellis teaches two adaptive PE classes at Cosumnes River College and he said they’re not just for people with permanent disabilities.

“Most gyms don’t have the right equipment,” Ellis said. “A lot of the students that we have lack access.”

Room P.E. 105 is lined wall to wall with specialized e
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Zero Textbook Cost program continues to grow

Participation in the Zero Textbook Cost program has increased to two-thirds of faculty with Cosumnes River College leading the district in the number of ZTC courses offered.

The campus is looking to set an example for other colleges by innovating new ways for students to access resources at no cost to them, said Andi Adkins-Pogue, faculty lead for CRC’s Open Educational Resources and Zero Textbook Cost project.

“This really is an equity issue,” Adkins-Pogue said. “If we’re concerned about cr
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Permit enforcement resumes for student parking

Student parking permits on the Cosumnes River College campus have not been required since the pandemic in 2020, but that requirement resumes this semester.

Permits are required for automobiles, motorcycles and staff vehicles. A day pass can be purchased for $2 from machines near the entrance of each parking lot.

During the fall and spring semesters, student automobile permits are $41 per vehicle, but if carpooling with three or more passengers, the permit is $36. Students who received the Ca
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Artificial intelligence raises concerns in the music industry

The forecasted market size of AI in the music market is projected to reach $2.6 billion in 2032. Here is the projected market size year-to-year by a Market.us report.

Artificial Intelligence has made its way into the music industry as a creative tool.

A global compound annual growth rate of 28.6%, reaching about $2.6 billion is forecasted for the music market in 2032 with generative AI technology in use, according to a report by Market.us.

Dean of Arts, Media and Entertainment Brian Rickel sa
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Student housing project faces hurdles

The conceptual design of the student housing complex by Eden Housing. The project will be built at 7800 W Stockton Blvd., which is within one mile of the campus.

The design for the affordable student housing project located within one mile of the campus has been delayed due to increased construction and labor costs, the developer of the project said.

The design with non-profit developer, Eden Housing, was set to be completed by spring of this year, according to an article published by The Conn
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Exhibit praises campus through artwork

A gallery viewer looking at featured art from the “Cultural Relevance: An Intimate Glimpse” exhibit. The art exhibit is open now in the Art Gallery everyday from noon to 4 p.m. until April 27.

The Arts, Music and Entertainment department held an opening reception for a new exhibit called, “Cultural Relevance: An Intimate Glimpse” on Thursday.

The exhibit featured artwork in the form of photo compilations by students and faculty members. Curator and Art Professor Geri Donovan and 26-year-old ar