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Slowly Treading
Adapted program participant John Shatz works on the treadmill with instructor Mary Bennet

DA’s adapted PE Dept. helps the body stay fit

Kate Wilson, Staff Writer | May 17, 2013

Learning to walk again without assistance is Jon Shatz’s current goal. Shatz’ spinal cord injury and surgeries addressing his spinal column inhibit his range of motion, so he’s focusing...

College Graduate
Karina Thompson graduates from  St. Ambrose University in Iowa on May 11.

As one De Anza track star graduates from Iowa college, another is recruited

Keren lopez, Minerva Razo, Staff Writers | May 17, 2013

Dominique Guinnane, also known as “Dom” by head coach of De Anza College’s track and field team Nick Mattis and teammates, has obtained success not only on the field, but in her academics as well. She...

Next Base
Rey Gallegos clears second base and makes a run for third base during one of their regular season games.

Sports – End of Baseball Season

May 17, 2013

The De Anza College Dons’ 2013 baseball season ended in April, but head coach Scott Hertler said he is pleased with his team’s performance and is already planning for next season. Hertler said the...

Mascot Inspiration
Mr. and Mrs. Duck have become the unofficial mascot of De Anza, drawing fans with their presence around campus.

Possible mascot change has PE Department uneasy

DeeAnne Luna, Staff Writer | May 17, 2013

Members of De Anza College’s Physical Education Department are wary of a mascot change, which eould increase expenses for everything from uniforms, to the design on the gym floor. “We don’t have...

Erin Fisher
Age: 19
Height: 5,4
Position: Heptathlete
Major: Teaching Education with an emphasis in special education
Accomplishment:  Third place in Northern California Heptathalon CHampionship
Favorite Movies: Toy Story 3
Passions: Track and field, gymnastics, hanging out with friends and working with children

Heptathlete: Erin Fisher

Soo Lee, Staff Writer | May 10, 2013

What college or professional athlete inspires you and why? Track athletes in the Olympics inspire me a lot, especially Jessica Ennis. She’s a hept-athlete, which is what I do. I want to be just like...

Joe Turner
Date of Birth: March 20, 1935
Education: Sociology - UC Berkley, De Anza College - Orthopedic Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant
Experience: Took classes at De Anza and learned Mandarin, visited china seven times since 2006, studied theraputic techniques in Chengdu, China, in the Sichuan Province
Passions: Reading and writing.

Q&A: Joseph “Joe” Turner

Rajvir Kaur, Sports Co-Editor | May 10, 2013

How long have you been working at De Anza College? “Right now I am [a volunteer]. But I worked for the last 11 years, as a massage therapist. They had to cut back.” You used something similar...

Perfect Duo
Freshmen Nancy Huynh (Left) attempts to psych out her opponents while her partner, freshman Phoebe Wong goes back to clear the other side.

Don Sweep Conference Championships

Kate Wilson, Staff Writer | May 10, 2013

The De Anza College women’s badminton team rose to the challenge at the California Community College Coast Conference Championships held on May 3 and 4. The team finished its season 9-0 and advanced...

DE ANZA DONS MAKE EAST LA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP

Khai Lyee Yeap, Freelancer | May 3, 2013

Three swimmers and one diver represented De Anza College at the 2013 California Community College Athletic Association Swim and Dive State Championship, at East Los Angeles College on April 25-27. This...

Rey Gallegos
Sport: Baseball
Position: Short Stop
Age: 23
Height: 511
Weight: 185
Teams: 
- Boston Red Sox
- Dallas Cowboys
Passion/Hobbies: 
- Baseball
- Dancing (Hip-Hop, Lyrical Hip-Hop)
Favorite Movie:
- Rounders
Greatest Accomplishments: 
- Returning back to baseball and doing well after a 2-year hiatus

De Anza college’s Baseball Brothers: Rey Gallegos

Patricia Nguyen, Staff Writer | May 3, 2013

What got you guys into playing baseball? We’ve been playing baseball since we were four. But this would be the first year that I get to play on a team with my little brother. Before I would play a...

Chris Gallegos
Sport: Baseball
Position: First Base
Age: 21
Height: 62
Weight: 200
Teams: 
(I like players, not teams.)
- Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants)
Passion/Hobbies: 
- Baseball. It all revolves around baseball.
Favorite Movies:
- Avengers
- Iron Man
- All Marvel
Greatest Accomplishments: 
- Made the college all-star team my first year.

De Anza college’s Baseball Brothers: Chris Gallegos

Patricia Nguyen, Staff Writer | May 3, 2013

How does it feel playing on a team with your brother? Actually, this would be the first time we played on the same team together. It’s been really great. There’s literally no competition at all...

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