In the upcoming November elections, there is only one Board of Trustees seat for which two candidates are competing. Currently holding the Sutter County position, Leela Rai is being challenged by Dr. Ernest Garcia, a local dentist in Yuba City. Students may want to take note of … [Read more...] about Trustees prepare for November election
Looking behind the politics
In a wake of controversy that has surrounded Governor Gray Davis, brought on by his opponents in an effort to recall the governor, a separate initiative has also developed controversy and division amongst voters: Proposition 54, introduced by Assemblyman Myrvyn Dymally, … [Read more...] about Looking behind the politics
Board rethinks its resolutions
In a special public meeting held on March 7, the Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees voted to rescind its previous resolution of Feb. 26 to reduce or discontinue "particular kinds of academic service" that would have resulted in the layoff of 17 Full Time Equivalent … [Read more...] about Board rethinks its resolutions
Cooking up hope for cancer patients
Imagine you're a seven-year-old boy. You're playing around with your older brother, and as we all know, that can sometimes get a little rough. Unexpectedly, your leg begins to swell up in an abnormal way. Your parents take you to the hospital for treatment. While there, the … [Read more...] about Cooking up hope for cancer patients
Volleyball: not a sport for the weak
If someone ever said volleyball is easy, she is surely mistaken. Volleyball takes a lot of skill and a lot of heart. This year's Yuba College women's volleyball team has showed how the game should be played. The ladies are looking for a bid in the playoffs. Yuba College is one … [Read more...] about Volleyball: not a sport for the weak