The other day, on the short walk from my car to my class, I counted six students with Starbucks cups. And, once I got to class, I counted two more students with Starbucks drinks. Starbucks is very popular with students, but there are drawbacks that should make it not so … [Read more...] about The cult of Starbucks
A & E
The art of writing and publication: tips and advice
If you’ve ever had the impulse to write a book but aren’t necessarily sure on how to begin or find it hard to keep going, here are a few tips from author and Yuba College adjunct professor, Michael Golding. Set a time to write. It doesn’t matter how long or how much you get … [Read more...] about The art of writing and publication: tips and advice
A Poet of the Invisible World
In Michael Golding’s A Poet of the Invisible World, we embark on the spiritual journey of Nouri Ahmad Mohammad ibn Mahsoud al-Morad. Born in 13th century Persia and with four ears, Nouri lands in the hands of a Sufi order after his mother flees with him as an infant, fearing that … [Read more...] about A Poet of the Invisible World
The History of the 1700 Building, and Its Impact Overseas
As Yuba College stands tall, nearing its 53rd year since the Marysville campus first opened it's doors in 1962, many are the stories these walls and windows could tell. From the football field, to the darkrooms, to the cafeteria hall, these lairs play host to many of the … [Read more...] about The History of the 1700 Building, and Its Impact Overseas
Decades comes to Yuba College
On March 28, Yuba College welcomed the band Decades. This show was their first and hopefully not their last at Yuba College. Decades is a cover band from Chico, California. They play covers of songs from the 1940s to present day music and their own original songs, which are … [Read more...] about Decades comes to Yuba College