High school students are spiraling downwards in their performance on academic tests. There is no easy answer for whom to blame when it comes to poor test grades. It can be the lack of teaching by the teachers or the unwillingness to learn on the part of the students. Whatever … [Read more...] about Downward trend in high school students
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Summer blockbusters
Have you ever noticed that the slew of summer blockbuster movies never seems to be of high quality? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a great mind-numbing flick now and then, but you have to admit, these so-called blockbusters are synonymous, in my opinion, with mindless eye-candy. … [Read more...] about Summer blockbusters
Chapman offers classes at Yuba
Chapman University is now offering upper-division courses at Yuba College during evening hours, reported Vice-President of Student Services, Paul Mendoza. Presently, Chapman is leasing room 513 on the Marysville campus from the district to host one upper-division social science … [Read more...] about Chapman offers classes at Yuba
Beethoven and Britney Art and Aesthetics in American Culture
On Wednesday May 8, Yuba College Professor of Music Dr. Robert Matthews held a noon lecture on arts and aesthetics in American culture. There were about 90 students and faculty attending the lecture. His lecture was one of many events that took place during the Fiesta de Colores … [Read more...] about Beethoven and Britney Art and Aesthetics in American Culture
Exciting season comes to an end
The 2001-2002 NBA regular season has come to a close, and it was one filled with great excitement and surprises. Fans were taken by the great athleticism of the young players and the return of a legend, Michael Jordan. Many young children had not seen the great Michael Jordan … [Read more...] about Exciting season comes to an end