YVC Voice Magazine
Featured Articles

Partnering to Protect and Serve
YVC鈥檚 criminal justice program is strengthening partnerships with local law enforcement, expanding co-op education opportunities and hands-on learning for students.

Opening Doors
For students like Gonzalez, TRIO is a lifeline. Funded by $900K+ in federal grants, YVC programs help first-gen and low-income students overcome barriers and thrive.

Finding Purpose Through Connection
Cristian Delatorre returned to college, found community, overcame addiction, and thrived. Now a campus leader, he inspires others through his involvement and journey.
People

Alum Brews Success at YVC
Former Running Start student Sophia McDougall has created a hub for students through her business Sopho鈥檚 Mojo and adjacent Sundquist Lounge.

Ask the Experts: Writing Center
In this 鈥淎sk the Expert,鈥 Writing Center techs Johnny Roger Schofield and Joshua Swayne share tips for turning your experiences into a standout story.

Cueing Up Success
Jim Weaver and co-worker Rich Fearr 鈥 both lifelong pool players 鈥 saw the enthusiasm at YVC sparked a desire to help rebuild a local pipeline of players.
Athletics

Stretch, Tape, Repeat
On game day, trainer Bob Grimes arrives early to prep supplies. With six teams, he also rehabs about 30 athletes daily, supporting players at every stage of recovery.

Athletics Photo Gallery
Winter 2026
Relive the action from YVC winter sports through our photo gallery, featuring highlights, game-day moments, and standout performances from across Yaks athletics.

Basketball Standout Makes Impact
Joel Yellow Owl starred for the Yaks, earning NWAC East Region First Team honors, while excelling academically and receiving All-Academic recognition in his sophomore year.
Arts

Finding His Voice
John Goertzen (AA, 2011) discovered his passion for singing at YVC. He now directs opera, composes music, conducts community orchestra, and performs with Yakima Symphony.

Out of Chaos
In January 2026, Instructor Jennifer Murphy and her English students celebrated Our Own Chaos, a journal of poems, stories, and artwork by YVC students, faculty, and staff.
College News

President's Letter | Winter 2026
In the Winter 2026 edition of YVC Voice magazine, we are pleased to share several stories that delve into how servant leadership is demonstrated at 麻豆视频.

Vet Tech Students Give Back
麻豆视频 veterinary technology students gain hands-on experience while volunteering to support local pet owners, breeders and community events.

Beyond the Classroom
The first video in YVC鈥檚 Beyond the Classroom series also follows students Maya and Dulce as they share their experiences taking Chican@ Studies classes for the first time.

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