When Yuba Community College's Woodland campus first opened, many district trustees believed that it would one day be capable of becoming a separately accredited college within the district. Dr. Angela Fairchilds, President of Woodland Community College, explained that although … [Read more...] about Watch out for Woodland
Movie Review: A touchy subject, great movie
"Memoirs of a Geisha" follows the life of a Young Japanese girl Chiyo (Ziyi Zhang) who is taken from her village, along with her sister to go live in the city to pursue the life of a Geisha. Upon entering the city, young Chiyo is separated from her sister and is forced to live … [Read more...] about Movie Review: A touchy subject, great movie
Woodland’s construction arouses campus curiosity
The chain-link fence, large crane and crew of busy construction workers at the back of Woodland Community College's campus are the beginnings of what students will recognize as their new Learning Resource and Emerging Technology Center. Aside from the jackhammers behind the … [Read more...] about Woodland’s construction arouses campus curiosity
Softball team hopes for better season
Spring is in the air. And so is the sound of softballs being sent into the outfield. Yes, it's that time of year again, and the Yuba College softball team is starting up a new season. With four returning faces and eleven new faces, the season is looking good. Last season, … [Read more...] about Softball team hopes for better season
Fee increase, budget uncertainty triggered community college enrollment decline
SACRAMENTO -- Student fee increases and uncertain budgets triggered a decline in enrollment of over 300,000 students during the last two years, according to a recently released report that attributes the changes to ongoing budget crises and a 136 percent increase in student fees … [Read more...] about Fee increase, budget uncertainty triggered community college enrollment decline