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Episode 1 | ‘Major Talk’ – Mike Appio, DMT department chair

Atharva Salkar, La Voz Staff | December 13, 2024

"Major Talk" is a podcast that highlights the work of De Anza instructors, professors and students; sharing stories and experiences from various majors. It aims to spark meaningful conversations, inspire...

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Teach, don’t preach

Orly Bryan, La Voz Staff | December 13, 2024

Public college exists to provide students with accessible and unbiased education. Recently, I have noticed a trend of professors at De Anza, and even my teachers back at my public high school in Stowe,...

From left, Daniel Flores, 18 economics major, Eric Liu, 17, computer engineering major, Suparm Posina, 19, data science major, and Ben Hung, 18, computer science and engineering major play chess in the Physical Sciences and Technology Village on Oct. 31. Flores and Posina try to beat the clock in a one minute match, while Liu and Hung face off.

At Chess Club, everyone’s a winner

Mitchell Park, La Voz Staff | December 13, 2024

In 1997, artificial intelligence triumphed over mankind when IBM’s Deep Blue chess computer defeated Garry Kasparov, the reigning world champion, in a highly publicized match. “That's the turning...

Illustration of a teenager reaching out to a robot wearing a smiling mask that distracts from its dark aura.

Chatbots and consequences: The fatal dangers of unchecked AI

Orly Bryan, La Voz Staff | December 13, 2024

The recent lawsuit following the tragic suicide of teen Sewell Setzer in Febuary, after he engaged in an online relationship with an online AI character, is now gaining popularity. Setzer’s mother,...

Illustration of a boarding pass for the fictional Oceanic 815 flight, from the TV show “Lost,” with illustration of character Kate Austen.

Lost: the forgotten masterpiece of the 2000s

Sarah Atito, La Voz Staff | December 12, 2024

Finals are coming to an end, and in these trying times sometimes all you need is an escape. So let me be your TV guide and recommend just the show to be your antidote: “Lost.” Similar to the crash...

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Lack of integration between California State University, University of California systems is detrimental to students

La Voz Editorial Board | December 12, 2024

It is tough being a student today with the standard of living in the Bay Area rising astronomically. The one thing that you could count on was having an affordable education at community colleges but even...

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Undocumented and uncertain: Facing fears under Trump administration

Wylder Robison, La Voz Staff | December 12, 2024

With a renewed push for mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies, undocumented students at De Anza College are navigating an uncertain and often frightening reality —...

An infographic displaying the results of the Enrollment Census Report.

Increased enrollment affects faculty workload

Acey Nickel, La Voz Staff | December 11, 2024

De Anza has seen a 2% increase in enrollment this fall compared to fall 2023, according to the quarterly college Enrollment Census Report. Faculty have reported a definite increase in workload. “I...

Higher Education for AB 540 Students Program Coordinator Shaila Ramos-Garcia at her office desk located in the HEFAS center, as she greets students and other visitors on Dec. 5.

De Anza stands by undocumented students

Carolyn Zhao, La Voz Staff | December 11, 2024

In a series of separate motions, the De Anza Academic Senate, Foothill-De Anza Faculty Association Political Action Committee and Interim De Anza President Christina G. Espinosa-Pieb issued support for...

Wordle solution solved by Winfred Wei, 18, computer science major on Dec. 8.

New York Times games: worth the time or waste of space?

Richard Yuan, La Voz Staff | December 11, 2024

The New York Times hosts a myriad of news content, but along with their coverage is an assortment of daily games, from classics like the Crossword to original creations like Strands. These amusing games...

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