The World Health Organization declared that the global death toll from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome climbed to 573, and 7,548 were infected as of May 14. The W.H.O. admitted that the disease is far more deadly than previously thought. While the nefarious disease is debated … [Read more...] about SARS still a threat
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Yuba speech team wins 16 awards
The Yuba College Speech Team broke its own record late April at the Ohlone College Spring Fling Speech Tournament, earning a total of 16 medals at the event that drew 15 colleges and universities into competition. The team won medals in every event offered at the tournament, and … [Read more...] about Yuba speech team wins 16 awards
Editorial: State health care gives the proverbial finger
The scene opens to a young woman in her early 20's, dropping off her prescriptions at the pharmacy. It's business as usual and she plans to pick them up the next day. However, when she returns to pick up the medications, the pharmacy clerk informs her that her insurance provider … [Read more...] about Editorial: State health care gives the proverbial finger
Editorial: Freedom just ain’t what it used to be, baby
In these times, it seems that in order to be considered "American," you have to blindly follow the Presidential Administration without questioning the motives for world policies being made in our name as Americans. The 9/11 terrorist attacks, coupled with a desire to assert … [Read more...] about Editorial: Freedom just ain’t what it used to be, baby
Do we have a sense of community?
How many Yuba College students truly feel they are an important part of a comprehensive college community as they walk on this campus? Are attending classes, perhaps studying a while in the library and then leaving for home enough to foster within each student a sentiment that he … [Read more...] about Do we have a sense of community?