‘Ancestral Journeys’ showcases immigration stories
Yami Sun, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
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Artists gathered for a reception for the new exhibit “Ancestral Journeys” which spotlights self-identity, family history, immigration, and diasporas at the Euphrat Museum of Art on Feb 13. “I thought last night we went really well, especially considering how the weather was,” said museum d...
De Anza celebrates African American History Month
Thomas Anthony, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
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Inventors, artists, activists, leaders. Ordinary citizens. These are the some of the African Americans who have inspired and empowered attendees of the Black History Month celebration held on Feb. 12 at the Media and Learning Center. The event was not only for celebration, but for reflection and discussion...
California History Center director Tom Izu retiring
Jonathan Cabrera, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
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After 17 years working for the California History Center, executive director Tom Izu is retiring in June 2019. Despite retiring, Izu will still be involved in the center's activities. His goal, Izu said, is was to emphasize the idea that history has important lessons every generation needs to know. “What...
DA Voices: I wish I had someone with whom I could share…
Mehek Kapur, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019
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Award-winning author inspires audience with personal immigration experiences
Shiri Marwaha, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
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Visiting speaker Reyna Grande, award-winning author of books like “The Distance Between Us” and “A Dream Called Home,” inspired a jam-packed room of De Anza College students with her stories about her challenging journey through life at the Hinson Center Jan. 29. She answered the questions...
‘Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.’ Film event shows students the power of music
Julia Kolman, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
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The De Anza Office of Equity sponsored the featuring of the documentary “Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.” on Jan. 31, where students and staff watched the story of a refugee who turned into a pop star. Directed by Steve Loveridge, the documentary tells the story of Sri Lankan born Matangi Arulpragasam, kn...
De Anza Professor part of acclaimed film guild
Abhiram Rishi Prattipati, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
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Part-time screenwriting professor Joshua Losben was selected in the 2019 FilmHouse Residency with his screenplay “The Unbabymoon”. The residency program is part of a non-profit Bay Area parent organization called the San Francisco International Film Festival. “I’m excited to collaborate with o...
DA Voices: What do you think of a paper towel ban on campus?
Elsa Castro, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
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Political scientist brings humor to Flint Center
Ashley Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
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“How the hell did our country get to the point where we could elect that guy?” American political scientist, Ian Bremmer asked an audience at the Flint Center on Thursday, Jan. 17. Bremmer hit the nail right on the head, when he informed the audience on global issues and how these issues drive cont...
Club day photo showcase
Amy Gallagher and Elsa Castro
January 29, 2019
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