Afghanistan's ruling Taliban faction is once again the subject of worldwide condemnation, announcing its destruction of Buddha statues dating back to the third- and fifth-centuries. Carved from the face of a mountain in central Afghanistan, the statues, one reaching a height of … [Read more...] about U.S. responsible for Taliban dictatorship
Tribute to Cesar Chavez
Over one hundred buttons adorn a United Farm Workers' flag that hangs prominently on the wall of Salvador Soto's office at Yuba College. Nearby are two photos: one with Cesar Chavez in deep thought and the other with farm tools over his shoulder.Soto adjusts his glasses and … [Read more...] about Tribute to Cesar Chavez
A look at women writers to celebrate women’s history
"Stories are history." So began Professor Sally Harvey's forum on women authors last March in celebration of Women's History Month. The Campus Life office sponsored the forum. Among the small crowd of 13 attendees, Dr. Annette Lambson, Vice President of Instruction, and … [Read more...] about A look at women writers to celebrate women’s history
College offers inmates different reality
Leo Chesney, a minimum security women's prison in Live Oak, is a place with lush green lawns and flower beds everywhere, trees blossoming and the laughter of women as they go about their chores. This place is a far cry from images of tortured women locked in dark cells.. The … [Read more...] about College offers inmates different reality
Americorps comes to Yuba College
"I will get things done for America- to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier. I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities..." Fifteen Yuba College students repeated this pledge on March l9 at the Marysville campus as part of the Americorps initiation … [Read more...] about Americorps comes to Yuba College