Governor Gray Davis signed the California State Budget for the 2002-2003 fiscal year, on September 5th, ending a two-month stalemate over fiscal policy. This year has been one of three times in the past 50 years that the state of California has faced a budget shortfall. This has … [Read more...] about Funding Cuts Hit California’s Higher Education Systems
Choke Artists: Nor-Cal Pro Teams
As I was watching the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate another title this year, I wondered when the last time a Northern California team had won a prestigious title. I remembered the last title brought to Northern California was about a month ago when the San Jose Sabercats of the … [Read more...] about Choke Artists: Nor-Cal Pro Teams
Working through financial strife
With the costs of tuition, books and other fees, college can be a huge and often insurmountable investment. In addition to those costs many Yuba College students have the further expenses of insurance, gas, car maintenance and rent. Thus, it is no surprise that one state research … [Read more...] about Working through financial strife
Powdered Soap: Where did it come from and why is it still here?
The last time I was in a school was in 1985-- almost 18 years ago. I'm 33 years old, going back to school for the first time since then. A new generation has emerged. Everything is different-- way different! Computers are a huge part of education. The amount of paperwork … [Read more...] about Powdered Soap: Where did it come from and why is it still here?
In the swing of things
Golf is a sport that is growing more and more world wide, but many people are still not interested in it. Golf is definitely becoming very popular in Northern California and especially in the Yuba-Sutter area. The Yuba-Sutter area has some very beautiful golf courses within a … [Read more...] about In the swing of things