Opinions Archives - Page 33 of 84

Eco Pass Election: Vote YES, support affordable transportation for all students

Editorial Board | November 6, 2017

During last spring quarter, De Anza College students were informed about an incremental Eco Pass fare increase proposal from $9 to $40 over the course of several years by the Valley Transportation Authority...

College should support students’ self-care needs

Casy Hsu, Staff Reporter | October 20, 2017

College should support students' self-care needs By Casy Hsu, Staff Reporter You look at the clock. You would like another hour of sleep, but you have to go to work, then class, and then study for class....

Gun control reform needed to stop the violence

Archie Singh, Staff Reporter | October 20, 2017

Guns are weapons, invented and manufactured for the sole purpose of inflicting damage. Guns need to be strictly regulated, with enforced heavy mental health screenings and wait periods, especially for...

Anti-birth control arguments do not add up

Aysha Rehman, Staff Reporter | October 20, 2017

The Trump administration’s proposed ruling on rolling back birth control coverage is a slap on the face of American women. As reported by the New York Times, the government rolled back Affordable Care...

De Anza College provides sense of community, path to self-discovery

Kurt Catacutan, Staff Reporter | October 20, 2017

De Anza College is exceptional at maintaining its sense of community among the students enrolled. Rated by edsmart.org as the number one community college in California, De Anza surpasses the expectations...

Upstanding Citizens Take a Knee

Jeffrey Windham, Staff Reporter | October 16, 2017

Kids idolize Stephen Curry as a basketball player and Colin Kaepernick almost won a Super Bowl, but now we should admire them in their new and more important walks away from sports. Fans should seek to...

Middle College a smart high school alternative

Megan Wong, Staff Reporter | October 16, 2017

Since 1989, Middle College has been an active alternative educational program at De Anza College. Over the years, it has continued to change the lives of those who do not feel happy or satisfied at their...

Tiny homes, huge potential for Silicon Valley housing crisis

Amaris Clay, Staff Reporter | October 8, 2017

The political tone of college towns across America often reflect the political tone of the colleges they surround. This, unfortunately, does not appear to be the case for the areas surrounding De Anza...

President Trump sets precedent for failure in Puerto Rico

Aysha Rehman, Staff Reporter | October 8, 2017

After the slew of hurricanes this season, images of flooded streets, long lines for gas and food and decimated homes and communities have circulated the media. The pictures of Florida, Houston and Puerto...

Why I quit social media and you should, too

Natalie Valencia, Features Editor | October 1, 2017

About two weeks ago I quit social media. Deleted all the apps. By “all” I mean Snapchat and Instagram. Why? Social media sucks. Deleting social media felt like a huge weight being lifted from...