Gabi Rodriguez

Chicago

Digital Video Producer at WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)

Digital Video Producer at NBC Sports Chicago

🇵🇷 | she/her | digital video producer @nbcchicago | MSJ ‘21 @MedillSchool | opinions are my own

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Articles

How do you feel about the use of AI?

1 month ago | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

“I use AI for my major to correct things. I’m for it in terms of being a student, but not fully for it in a philosophical sense.” – Lesieli Netane, 21, film “Sometimes I use it. I feel like it’s a great tool if you know how to use it properly.
Avoiding heat exhaustion this summer, one sip at a time

1 month ago | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

As summer temperatures approach the Sacramento Valley, students should be prepared to stay cool in the heat. The summer of 2024 brought some of the highest temperatures California has seen, with an average above 80 degrees and nearly two weeks of days reaching 105 degrees or higher, according to KCRA 3. Cosumnes River College nurse Michelle Barkley said she saw a rise in the number of students experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion in 2024.
Trump targets funding for colleges

1 month ago | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

Colleges across the nation are uniting after facing the potential loss of federal funding after refusing to comply with President Donald Trump’s proposed policies aimed at reforming higher education, according to NBC News.
Denim Day brings sexual assault awareness and resources to campus

1 month ago | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

Students and staff gathered in the Center for Inclusion and Belonging on April 30 to observe Denim Day, a campaign created by Peace Over Violence that encourages wearing denim to raise awareness about sexual assault. Denim Day has been recognized nationwide since 1999 to protest misconceptions around consent and sexual violence, according to Peace Over Violence.
McDonald's is adding 2 new items to its menus permanently for the 1st time in years — and we tried it

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Francie Swidler |Gabi Rodriguez

McDonald's -- one of the world's largest beef burger chains -- is on a chicken journey, with a major change coming to menus permanently next month. Beginning next month, McDonald's will debut new McCrispy Strips, along with a new Creamy Chili Dip, to menus nationwide. The chicken strips, made with 100% white meat, and the "savory, sweet and tangy sauce" mark the first time since 2021 McDonald's has made menu changes that aren't just temporary.
HAWK TALK: How do you feel about people vandalizing Teslas?

2 months ago | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

“I’m 100 percent up for it. I’m not gonna do it, but I just hate electric cars.” – Bryan Perez, 19, undeclared “Why would you vandalize someone else’s property?
Health Services available on campus amidst proposed healthcare cuts

Mar 26, 2025 | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

Proposals to repeal the Affordable Care Act have been a part of the Trump administration’s policies since 2017. Since President Donald Trump’s reelection, budget cuts have been proposed by House Republicans that would affect the Medi-Cal budget under the ACA, according to NBC News. Medi-Cal is the in-state version of Medicaid that offers low-cost healthcare to Californians, according to the California Department of Healthcare Services.
Softball works to build confidence after loss against ARC

Mar 3, 2025 | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

The softball team took a double loss against American River College 1-10 and 1-2 on Friday, extending their losing streak to four games. The Hawks managed to score a run in the third inning of their first match with ARC scoring five runs in the seventh inning. “I’m kind of disappointed,” said freshman infielder Charlize Fasula. “I’m kind of disappointed.
The Child Development Center expands resources for student parents

Mar 3, 2025 | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

Staff at the Child Development Center and The Nest work together to provide for families in need at Cosumnes River College. The CDC is located on the east side of campus near the east entrance and the parking structure. The CDC is a space for children of students, where teachers and staff provide hands-on learning accommodations for families according to their needs.
Campus offers more than 70 scholarships for students

Feb 10, 2025 | thecrcconnection.com | Gabi Rodriguez

Students can apply for scholarships online at the Cosumnes River College website, under Los Rios Scholarships until March 7. Once a general application is filled out, students will be matched with the scholarships they qualify for and that are related to their needs and area of study. More than 70 scholarships are open and currently offered to students, each with its own specific requirements.