High school students are spiraling downwards in their performance on academic tests. There is no easy answer for whom to blame when it comes to poor test grades. It can be the lack of teaching by the teachers or the unwillingness to learn on the part of the students. Whatever … [Read more...] about Downward trend in high school students
Summer blockbusters
Have you ever noticed that the slew of summer blockbuster movies never seems to be of high quality? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a great mind-numbing flick now and then, but you have to admit, these so-called blockbusters are synonymous, in my opinion, with mindless eye-candy. … [Read more...] about Summer blockbusters
Chapman offers classes at Yuba
Chapman University is now offering upper-division courses at Yuba College during evening hours, reported Vice-President of Student Services, Paul Mendoza. Presently, Chapman is leasing room 513 on the Marysville campus from the district to host one upper-division social science … [Read more...] about Chapman offers classes at Yuba
National Youth Sports Program
"Walk Tall, Talk Tall, Stand Tall" is the motto of the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP). Since 1968 the NYSP has combined sports instruction with exciting educational programs for youths age 10-16. Free enrollment is open to all youngsters from a low-income family. Each … [Read more...] about National Youth Sports Program
Nurses needed
Yuba College offers many great vocational programs. One of these programs has a reputation for being the best in Northern California. However, the program is underutilized because not enough people have chosen to enter this field. Yuba College's nursing program has been … [Read more...] about Nurses needed