Upon hearing the phrase "Patriot Act," one might assume that this is an attempt to bring citizens closer, to unite our nation to build patriotism and trust among our people. But it isn't. The USA PATRIOT ACT is a death-sentence to freedom as we know it. This act undermines our … [Read more...] about Patriot Act: Power and Technology Reaching Into our Thoughts
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Free Money
Like many college students nationwide, there are plenty at Yuba College in need of some extra money. Whether one needs the money for transportation to travel to and from class, or to help pay the bills, books or food, the money is readily available provided that the student … [Read more...] about Free Money
Editorial: Election Year Heralds Dirty Politics
Watch out folks, we have an election year on our hands. Dirty politics seems to be hiding pretty well these days, or maybe it only seems that way if you are living outside the demilitarized zone that we like to refer to as the swing states. In these swinging states, dirty … [Read more...] about Editorial: Election Year Heralds Dirty Politics
Yuba Women Dominate
Tuesday, September 21, was a great victory for the 49er women. Playing against rival, Consumnes College, the women won 7-1. The Consumnes women scored the first goal of the game and that was their last. The goal was made from a penalty kick, so it was not due to the lack of … [Read more...] about Yuba Women Dominate
Sex Sells More Than Shampoo
There is a reason Urban Outfitters recently sold shirts bearing the slogan "Voting is For Old People." They knew they could sell them. In 1972 when young people were first given the right to vote in presidential elections, roughly half of them did. Since then the number of … [Read more...] about Sex Sells More Than Shampoo