A near fatal car crash, cervical cancer, poverty- these are the ordeals three Woodland Community College students overcame to succeed in college. Maria Arellano, age 52, nearly lost her life in an October 1997 auto accident. Silvia Aceves, age 32, immigrated from Mexico nine … [Read more...] about Inspirations in our midst
Down with student fees
A constitutional and statutory initiative proposes to slash student fees and preclude their growth at a rate exceeding students'' personal income. The Community College Initiative proposes to amend the State Constitution and state law in a range of methods to alter the current … [Read more...] about Down with student fees
Parking lot penalties
When the college police issue tickets, most students do not take them too seriously. This, however, can turn out to be a costly mistake. Common violations, such as parking without a permit or parking in a timed zone for longer than the allowed time, are not too expensive, ranging … [Read more...] about Parking lot penalties
Legislation for immigration
"I don't get financial aid because I'm an illegal immigrant," explained a Woodland Community College student who asked to remain nameless. He was smuggled into the country when he was 5 years old, and this is the only place he knows as home. He speaks, reads and writes English … [Read more...] about Legislation for immigration
District diversity not so diverse
Picture a study group for English 1A at Yuba Community College District: a 15-year old who is still in high school, a 40-year old man trying to stay awake after working the night shift for a local warehouse, a single mother of three working and attending school full-time and a … [Read more...] about District diversity not so diverse