Issue 16 Winter 2014 Archives

“Genes in Space” game donates to and supports cancer research

Niklas Schubert | February 18, 2014

The UK Cancer Research Society released its first game app called “Genes in Space.” The app allows players to help find a possible cure for cancer. This concept is based on the citizen science...

Open mic encourages self expression and celebrates black history

Jim Blank, Reporter | February 18, 2014

De Anza College held an open mic on Feb. 6 as part of the campus’s celebration of black history. Several acts used satirical expressions of racism from the early 1990s, while others celebrated freedom...

Ceramics instructor opens Santa Cruz exhibit

Alex Nguyen | February 18, 2014

With careful movements, Rocky Lewycky took out three different colored cloths and wrapped his pig sculpture. He took out a crowbar and in the next 20 seconds, the artwork was destroyed. Lewycky,...

De Anza College students sport many unique hairstyles

Leticia Castro, Staff Writer | February 18, 2014

De Anza College is known for diversity. With diversity comes different hair types and styles. Many students use their hair to show off their personality, or how they are feeling on a particular day. Some...

DASB Senate funds new programs for 2014-2015

Carl Arango, Alex Nguyen, Jay Serrano | February 18, 2014

The DASB Senate allocated $88,586 for seven new programs for the 2014- 2015 school year at the budget meeting on Feb. 12. The new programs include DA Presents, a set of student made TV programs, and...

Facebook out, Tumblr and Twitter new go to

Hina Ahmed | February 18, 2014

Several weeks ago, Facebook turned 10 and, like MySpace, it is growing too old for the Internet. Facebook has been forced out of the spotlight by the new popular go-tos, Twitter and Tumblr. Facebook...

Coca-cola commercial draws fire

Mark Aquino | February 18, 2014

A new trend is sweeping across Twitter in a brave effort to boycott Coca-Cola products. The recent Coca-Cola commercial, aired during the Super Bowl XLVIII, portrayed a range of Americans with differing...

De Anza preserves late lead to beat Gavilan

Jeff Facun | February 18, 2014

As sophomore guard Shayla McPhearson goes, so does the De Anza College women's basketball team. The Dons required all of McPhearson's 26 points to beat the visiting Gavilan Rams 63-56 on Friday Feb....

Campus sports facilities out of luck

Randi Vanible | February 18, 2014

No bleachers for baseball fans. No batting cage for softball players. The chance of injury in the outdated gym has increased because of its slick spots and chips of wood. De Anza College’s sports...

De Anza Dons win big against Gavilan Rams

Rajvir Kaur | February 12, 2014

The De Anza College Dons routed the Gavilan College Rams Friday Feb. 7, but the fans’ loudest cheers went to a 51-year-old former crack addict who didn’t score a point. The Dons won the game 88-51,...