Josh: Upon the heels of September 11, I am sure I am not the only one who notices this sudden explosion of patriotism. Everyone is dusting off the old Fourth of July decorations and slapping them on everything. So why is it that Americans waited until such a horrific event … [Read more...] about Foul-weather patriotism
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Insight into the Chicano experience
Poignant and humorous insights into the Chicano experience were presented at Yuba College October 11, by Dr. Francisco Reveles, as part of the series Crossing Borders and Building Bridges. Reveles, who is a Professor of Education and Administration at California State University, … [Read more...] about Insight into the Chicano experience
Marketing “freedom”: a case in deceptive promotion
We Americans are a market-savvy people. True to our competitive spirit, excessive commercialization and cutthroat market competition have spawned generations of American entrepreneurs capable of pushing any product onto the world’s people through clever advertising or … [Read more...] about Marketing “freedom”: a case in deceptive promotion
Old-fashioned setting, timeless ideas
Reflecting the cycle of life, “Our Town” is a play that ends in death. And much like that cycle, viewers are subjected to a spectrum of emotions ranging from love and laughter, to sadness through its course. This play represents the commonplace, everyday occurrences … [Read more...] about Old-fashioned setting, timeless ideas
Trocks to take center stage at Yuba College
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo will be prancing, pirouetting and colliding on the Yuba College stage this winter. "They are laugh-out-loud funny," said Jay Drury, Dean of Language and Fine Arts. "A great, serious dance, but also hilarious. I really think people are going … [Read more...] about Trocks to take center stage at Yuba College