Most Woodland College students already know that the campus is a stone's throw away from the Yolo County Jail. Others may not. This may disturb many students, but for others, it is just the way things are. People who are uncomfortable with the proximity of the jail are mostly … [Read more...] about Yolo Jail worries WCC students
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Pride in Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (M.M.A.) are are exactly what they sound like: a mixture of many different arts of war put together to form a forever evolving style. Although one on one combat has been around a very long time, the sport has only recently been introduced to the United … [Read more...] about Pride in Mixed Martial Arts
Danger on the job
In 2006 a logger in Washington was struck in the neck and killed by a log that had worked itself lose and rolled down a hillside. Two days later a lobsterman was thrown overboard by the rough waters and drowned. People will put themselves in all kinds of dangerous situations if … [Read more...] about Danger on the job
Kite Runner’ launches tradition
Earlier this semester you might have seen a book displayed in the 100 building case. The display contained a book called "The Kite Runner" with some basic information about the book. This is all part of a new tradition of Woodland College professors introducing a new book to … [Read more...] about Kite Runner’ launches tradition
America’s love affair with a fresh-faced politician
Around the time he gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, wowing the crowd with his famous "the audacity of hope" speech, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama began his steady rise in popularity. Americans seem to have a love affair with the senator from … [Read more...] about America’s love affair with a fresh-faced politician