It’s 3 a.m. on a Monday and while you may have just submitted your homework assignment a few hours ago and slipped into bed, Danielle Gezzi is up and already at work. Dedication and tenacity are more than just essay lengtheners, they’re the way in which Gezzi centers her life. The 20-year-old De Anza women’s basketball team captain and kinesiology major said bringing her best to the table is...

The De Anza Men’s basketball team defeated Monterey Peninsula by a slim score of 57-52, leaving a few games left in hand before the conference championships. Both teams played intensely both on the offensive and defensive side with De Anza creating a comfortable lead at the start. De Anza took the lead in the first half with a score of 28-13 and the crowd cheered for the team’s efforts. John...

The De Anza women’s basketball team extended their win streak to three as they respectively beat Monterey Peninsula College by a score of 73-52 on Feb. 5. Prior to tipoff, head coach Michael Allen said that they had been executing all year and they were ready for this game. The coach’s confidence was mirrored by the players before and during the game. De Anza managed to outscore their...

The De Anza women’s badminton team participated in a scrimmage against Foothill College on Friday, Feb. 7, as they prepare for the start of the new season. Friday’s gym was filled with fun and enjoyment as both teams were talking with each other, laughing with each other, and just trying to have a good time as the season is beginning. Elle Wu, 19, English major said she is excited for the...

The De Anza baseball team suffered another blowout loss to Sierra Community College on Feb. 4. A scoreline of 21-2 marks yet another huge loss for the dons having been recently defeated by Santa Rosa Junior College 38-1. Sierra started off by scoring a run in the first inning after their batter hit a ball to get to first base and then successfully stole second and third base. De Anza tried...

In a game in which all of the proceeds will go to the Coaches vs Cancer Society, the De Anza men’s basketball team lost 60-54 to conference opponents West Valley College on Jan. 24. Head coach Jason Damjanovic said West Valley did a really good job on rebounding and taking his team out of their sets. “It may have looked like it was a fun game to watch but it was frustrating because I thought...