http://roughwriter.yc.edu Yavapai College Student Newspaper Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:44:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most college students amaze me. They really do. Listening to them talk about what they do in their free time just cracks me up and befuddles me immensely. Never would I think I’d hear so many college students basically brag about how they almost got into a car accident because they ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/11/if-you-dont-have-money-to-waste-then-dont-spend-your-money-getting-wasted/ The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which reports trends and incidences of crime on campus, has been released for 2009.  The Clery report contains “information about crime on or near respective campuses,” says Federal Statute 20 U.S.C. 1092(f.). These crimes include everything ranging from homicide, to ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/11/campus-alcohol-violations-are-down-but-drug-violations-are-up/ The Yavapai College Roughrider soccer team defeated Arizona Western College 2-0 for their nineteenth NJCAA Region I Championship on Saturday Oct. 31 at Ken Lindley Field. Their Region I win earned them a trip to the National stage for the third year in a row. Kyle Woodson, sophomore, scored in the seven ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/11/no-time-for-losing-we-are-the-champions-again/ It’s mid-afternoon at the far end of the Nürburgring racetrack in Nürburg, Germany and everyone is soaked.     The freezing onslaught of rain is finally starting to let up, but anyone who’s been there long isn’t dry enough for it to matter.  No one really cares. Everyone is there for the music. Everyone ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/11/youre-not-in-kansas-anymore/ Black Friday is right around the corner and retailers and shoppers are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping days of the year. On the Friday after Thanksgiving the unofficial holiday Black Friday takes place, which is between Nov. 23-29 for most retailers, according to BlackFriday.com. “The term ‘Black Friday’ was ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/11/ready-set-shop-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-await/ Times are tough in this economic recession and sometimes a job isn't enough, so people are looking for quick ways to earn extra cash. Selling stuff There is always eBay. "eBay is the world's online Marketplace," the website states. "A place for buyers and sellers to come together and trade almost anything." Here’s ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/10/when-times-get-tough-the-cash-challenged-get-creative/ It is estimated that cell phone distracted drivers are four times more likely to be in a car wreck according to www.car_Accidents.com.   In 2007, driver distractions such as cell phones or text messaging contributed to nearly 1,000 crashes involving 16- and 17-year olds according to Edgar Snyder’s & Associates attorney website. ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/10/the-danger-of-eyes-free-driving/ Uninsured Americans are seeking out other healthcare options as their sizes grow and healthcare reform looms.    “Nearly 46 million Americans, or 18 percent of the population under the age of 65, were without health insurance in 2007,” says the US Census Bureau in its most recent data. With rising poverty levels, ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/10/health-insurance-is-out-of-reach-for-most-students/ “Recruiting is still an imperfect science,” says Scott Farnsworth, director of athletics at Yavapai College.   The hard economic times makes the approach to recruiting different. “Every year the School Board re-evaluates its budget and has to move funds from one area to another,” says Farnsworth. Coaches have to do the recruiting ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/10/recruiting-tactics-change-when-finances-dwindle/ Although rigorous, taxing and often a very selective profession, nursing remains a very popular and financially stable career.    “Receiving a check that always cashes is one of the best benefits of nursing,” says Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Nursing Supervisor, Shelly Beal.  Beal is commenting on the current state of the economy ... http://roughwriter.yc.edu/2009/10/the-rewards-and-pitfalls-of-nursing/