2014 - La Voz News

De Anza student and Iraq War veteran missing

Jacob Sisneros, Editor-in-Chief | December 8, 2014

Joseph Weber, a 28-year-old De Anza College student and Iraq War veteran, was reported missing by his family on Nov. 26 and has been missing for over 12 days. Weber left his home in Sunnyvale on Nov....

Dons survive overtime and penalty shootout to beat West Valley

Cristian Munoz Ayala, Staff Writer | November 30, 2014

The De Anza College men’s soccer team endured overtime and penalties for a second straight game as it was able to beat school rivals West Valley College 7-6 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 full time...

Men’s soccer wins in dramatic fashion

Taylor Bicht, Staff Writer | November 28, 2014

In a hard fought game that was decided by a penalty shootout, the De Anza College men’s soccer team was able to squeak out a tremendous win 1-1(4-3 on penalties) to advance in the playoffs against City...

Greatest threat to U.S. is government

Jay Serrano, Editor-in-Chief | November 22, 2014

The federal government as the biggest threat to national security today, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said. “The most significant challenge to national security can be found within the...

CCSF, De Anza protesters want local trustees restored

Jay Serrano, Editor-in-Chief | November 22, 2014

Students and instructors from City College of San Francisco and De Anza College protested outside the Hinson Campus Center before the California Community College Board of Governors met inside on Monday,...

DASB senate elects eight new senators

Alena Naiden, Staff Writer | November 22, 2014

DASB senate elected eight new senators during a lengthy DASB meeting on Nov. 20. The newly elected senators are: Mina Aslan, Thy Doan, Naeema Kaleem, Hilary Trang, Druvangi Shan, Thao Le, Hiro Chika...

OPINION: Separate designated vaping area

Donovan Rios, Staff Writer | November 22, 2014

In recent years, smokers have found healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes and nicotine. The most popular among them are e-cigarettes, also known as vaporizers. Vaporizers have gained their...

De Anza students take home awards from journalism conference

Susan Garcia, Staff Writer | November 22, 2014

Adrian Discipulo and Rajvir Kaur, La Voz staffers won awards at this year’s Journalism Association Community Colleges NorCal Conference at Sacramento State University. La Voz editor in chief Jay Serrano...

OFF CAMPUS HANGOUT: Santana Row; great ambiance

Samantha Jill UyBico, Staff Writer | November 22, 2014

Santana Row in San Jose is the ultimate upscale hangout spot of the South Bay with a variety of shops and restaurants and an overall well-kept outdoor ambiance. Located just across Stevens Creek Boulevard...

Five alternative things to do on Thanksgiving Day

Adam Del Rio, Staff Writer | November 22, 2014

GO OUT TO EAT SOMEWHERE PRICEY One of the easiest Thanksgiving alternatives is going out to eat. Going out to eat is quicker, easier, and cheaper on Thanksgiving than any other day because most restaurants...