Afghanistan's ruling Taliban faction is once again the subject of worldwide condemnation, announcing its destruction of Buddha statues dating back to the third- and fifth-centuries. Carved from the face of a mountain in central Afghanistan, the statues, one reaching a height of … [Read more...] about U.S. responsible for Taliban dictatorship
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A look at women writers to celebrate women’s history
"Stories are history." So began Professor Sally Harvey's forum on women authors last March in celebration of Women's History Month. The Campus Life office sponsored the forum. Among the small crowd of 13 attendees, Dr. Annette Lambson, Vice President of Instruction, and … [Read more...] about A look at women writers to celebrate women’s history
Americorps comes to Yuba College
"I will get things done for America- to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier. I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities..." Fifteen Yuba College students repeated this pledge on March l9 at the Marysville campus as part of the Americorps initiation … [Read more...] about Americorps comes to Yuba College
Crossing cultural bridges
The "Crossing Borders, Building Bridges" cultural workshop series continued on March 26 under the theme, "Ishi Rediscovered." Presented by Richard Burrill, a professor of anthropology and an adjunct instructor for the National University in Sacramento, the hour-long session at … [Read more...] about Crossing cultural bridges
Editorial: Who is to blame for gun violence in schools?
Several weeks have passed since the murders at Santana High School in San Diego. Perhaps now we can begin to place the blame on parental inattention, lax gun laws, school bureaucracy and other social ills. And perhaps if each of us accepts a bit of the blame, we can keep the … [Read more...] about Editorial: Who is to blame for gun violence in schools?