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De Anza graduation moved to Homestead: No high heels

Ed Chuck | June 3, 2012

De Anza College's 2012 Commencement ceremony has been moved to the Homestead High School football field. As part of the rules of the host venue, female graduates will not be allowed to wear high...

Assembly candidates talk education for campaigns

Brenda Norrie | May 28, 2012

Concerned citizens met at the state senate and state assembly Candidates Forum on May 18 in the Cupertino Community Hall to discuss education. "We wanted it to be clean, unbiased, and let people...

Foothill students take a stand

Bryce Druzin | May 28, 2012

The Associated Students of Foothill College voted to discontinue funding for the position of intramural program coordinator, currently filled by Stephen Mitchell, as part of a revised 2012-13 budget approved...

Low income students lack job aspirations, author of Silicon Valley study says

Kelsey Purpura | May 28, 2012

Author and cultural anthropologist Elsa Davidson presented her findings on youth aspirations based on socioeconomic status at De Anza College May 17. Davidson chose to investigate social inequalities because...

Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax increase could bring relief to FHDA

Mariah Bravo | May 28, 2012

California's deficit has totaled to a staggering $15.7 billion, leaves public education susceptible to more cuts; but if passed, Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed tax initiative will offer mild relief...

DASB elections: The coalitions

Sam Amador | May 20, 2012

The Interclub Council and the De Anza Associated Student Body Senate hosted a debate for students vying for a senator position in the DASB's annual elections on May 16 for the 2012-2013 term. This year,...

FHDA appoints new vice chancellor of technology

Vivian Nguyen | May 20, 2012

When Joseph Moreau found out that he was selected as the Foothill-De Anza Community College District's new vice chancellor of technology, Moreau said it was the happiest day of his life. "When Chancellor...

Undocumented students face health challenges because of stress

Leila Forouhi | May 20, 2012

Undocumented students and their allies discussed ways to cope with unique health issues facing undocumented students at the Dare to Dream Conference held on May 10, as part of AB 540 Awareness Week. Unique...

De Anza hosts open house for new students

photos by Andrew Puckett | May 20, 2012

BIOLOGY - A student and his parent listen to a representative talk about opportunities presented by the De Anza Biology department. (ANDREW PUCKETT | La Voz Weekly)

DASB independent candidates share ideas

Sam Amador | May 20, 2012

The few independents that showed up to the Meet Your Candidate event on May 15 were in their first year in attendance of De Anza who didn't necessarily know anyone within the political spheres...