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It takes the average student at Yuba College five minutes to walk from one end of campus to the other, a fact that is among one of our top ten ways you know your college is too small. There are several signs that your college is too small. For example, a community college is … [Read more...] about Too small to label a college

In January, minimum wage in California was raised to $7.50 an hour. However, Yuba College and Woodland Community College student workers were unaffected. Their minimum wage remained at $6.75 an hour until March, three months after the new standard wage had been implemented … [Read more...] about Students wait for minimum wage

Bright blue stars and yellow smiley-faced balloons attracted students to a table in the 100 Building at Woodland Community College on February 26, where two financial aid experts answered questions and explained how and where students could apply for the Free Application for … [Read more...] about Free funds, food at WCC Financial Aid Blitz

As the time for registering for next semester's classes looms, many students are unaware of the teaching methods or personalities of their teachers. For decades, students have chosen their classes simply from what they heard word of mouth. Before the computer age, students … [Read more...] about Helpful or Hurtful?

As candidates gear up for the 2008 elections, college students may be one demographic neglected in the campaign tours and promises. Why? Historically, 18 to 25 year-olds do not turn out at the polls. In 2006, 64 percent of 18 to 25-year olds registered to vote. Of those 64 … [Read more...] about Generation X’ers absent at polls