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From left, Eric Penunuri, 19, computer science major; Juliette Leyva, 18, film/television (animation) major; Ofa Pahulu, 21, liberal arts (social behavioral science) major; and Natalia Jaramillo, 19, nursing major, participate in a panel on June 1. The De Anza students discussed their experiences with ethnic studies courses on campus.

Students and activists discuss ethnic studies at summit

Rory Conlon | June 14, 2023

Activists, educators and students discussed the formation and value of ethnic studies programs during a summit held in the California History Center on June 1.  Paul Fong, the keynote speaker at the...

Hsin Yi Kuan, 19, a Mandarin translation and interpretation major, won first place at the Sports Competition for Schools contest in Kaoshiung, Taiwan, in 2019.

The steadfast tin soldier with a devoted heart for family

Lauren Linh Bui | June 10, 2023

Even with a burn that tore his skin off, he continued to work; until the blister popped.  He hid his pain so well that everyone only found out about it after an "ah." It was not even a groan of...

Jared Forman makes a drink at Power Cup Coffee on May 24. He has been the shops owner since 2011.

Coffee shop owner brings caffeinated drinks and spirit to campus

Autumn Alvarez | June 7, 2023

Many people never think about returning to their school after they graduate, but former De Anza student Jared Forman, the owner of Power Cup Coffee on campus, is an exception. “Since 1998, my life...

The Fujitsu Planetariums show Wayfinders taught audience members how to locate the Hawaiian islands using the stars and their fingers measurements on May 13.

‘Wayfinders’ show explores Polynesian navigation of stars and winds

Chia Yu Wu | June 4, 2023

De Anza College’s Fujitsu Planetarium presented “Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and  Stars,” that taught audience members how to find stars, houses and directions on a compass on May 13.  “The Polynesians...

From left: Dean of physical education and athletics Eric Mendoza, Coach John Beam and Coach John Mosley at the most recent MOMENTUM event hosted by De Anza college on May 15 via Zoom.

Dean’s Momentum Series: Conversation and reflection on Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’

Anisa Qadir | May 21, 2023

In De Anza’s ongoing Dean’s Momentum Series, two athletic coaches from the Netflix series “Last Chance U” shared their individual journeys and personal careers when working with community college...

From left, Kanako Suda, an instructional support technician, and Praneet Vasishta, 19, psychology major, spend time at the Listening and Speaking Center on May 9.

Praneet Vasishta assists the LSC, students and scholarships

Yumeno Matsuo | May 19, 2023

Praneet Vasishta has worked as a clerical assistant for one year at the Listening and Speaking Center, a division of the Student Success Center that helps De Anza students at all levels by providing group...

A wave of light and color twirls to the beat of the Fine Young Cannibals song She Drives me Crazy on April 29.

‘That ‘80s Laser Show’ merges the old with the new

Autumn Alvarez | May 4, 2023

The low chitter of the audience goes silent as the room becomes a pitch-black canvas. Excited tension fills the air. Three, two, one… A blast of color greets the eye, then a shape, a wave, all dancing...

Free succulents, spider plants, and pansies filled the Free Plant Pop-ups desk on April 26. (Photo courtesy of Angelina Ryabechenkova)

Free plant pop-up helps students improve their mental health

Lauren Linh Bui | May 4, 2023

Hundreds of students queued in lines within De Anza's busy dining hall during lunch hour. This time, they weren’t just grabbing a bite to eat. Instead, they shared small talk and big laughs as they waited...

Members of MSA enjoy the dishes brought by students including chicken and cookies to baclava and Pakistani sweet rice on April 30.

De Anza’s MSA holds first picnic in a year in celebration of Eid al-Fitr

Chia Yu Wu | May 4, 2023

De Anza’s Muslim Student Association held an Eid al-Fitr picnic in Santa Clara Central Park on April 30. Ramadan is one of the holiest months for the Muslim community. During this time, people usually...

Traditional Thingyan dance performed by dancers in traditional cultural dresses at Cupertino’s Valley Church on Apr. 20. They dance to the traditional song, “Thingyan Moe”, which means the rain of the Thingyan festival.

Burmese New Year celebration brings a sense of home to students and community members

Yumeno Matsuo | May 3, 2023

Over 250 students and community members gathered in celebration of the Burmese New Year, Thingyan, also known as the Burmese Water Festival, at Cupertino’s Valley Church on Apr. 20, enjoying traditional...

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