De Anza College five-year plan failed to close the success gap or recruit Black students
Kathleen Quinn, Former Editor-in-chief
July 28, 2020
Five years later, De Anza College’s “Education masterplan 2015-2020” has failed in its aim to recruit Black students and decrease the success gap at the college. Mallory Newell, supervisor of college research and chair of the college planning committee, said the plan aimed to prevent succes...
Foothill-De Anza trustees approve temporary student worker raise
Annalise Freimarck, News Editor
April 10, 2020
The Foothill De Anza Board of Trustees unanimously voted to raise student employee wage to $15.35 an hour and temporary employee wage to a minimum of $15, in response to the high cost of living in the Bay Area and growing financial concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, student employees ar...
Campus closure following governer’s recommendation
Kathleen Quinn, Campus Beat Editor
March 15, 2020
Most offices will be completely closed and both instruction and services will be provided entirely online starting Monday, March 16. In an email sent to staff by Christina Espinosa-Pieb, Interim President of De Anza, the De Anza campus will be closed for instruction and services tomorrow. This updates a...
ISP informs international students about maintaining status
Kathleen Quinn, Campus Beat Editor
March 12, 2020
International Student Programs has updated information for F-1 students regarding recent changes to the campus which include guidance for leaving the U.S. and requirements for maintaining F-1 status. To maintain active F-1 status: Minimum requirements for enrollment remain 12 units for the spring quar...
Assemblyman Evan Low holds community event for members to hear out proposals and suggestions
Annalise Freimarck, News Editor
January 15, 2020
Assembly member and De Anza College alumnus Evan Low hosted “Pancakes and Proposals,” a free event where members of the community could come and eat pancakes, while suggesting bill proposals to Low and his legislative team, written on the back of construction paper pancakes. The event was held...
Foothill-De Anza class cancellation dates vary
Bella Chiu, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2019
Foothill College and De Anza College have different class cancellation dates because of how class sizes are determined. Lorrie Ranck, Vice President of Instruction, said the faculty associations for both colleges determine how the average class sizes. “In determining class sizes, several things are t...
De Anza College named 2019 Sustainability Champion
Bryan Vo, Staff Reporter
June 15, 2019
The city of Cupertino honored De Anza College on May 30, naming it a 2019 Sustainability Champion for efforts in preserving the environment and being self-sustained. Different parts of De Anza helped contribute to this award including the custodial operations and the Kirsch Center. Manny DaSilva, mana...
Foothill-De Anza chancellor’s office to conduct search for new De Anza College president
Yoorim Cho, Staff Reporter
June 15, 2019
The Foothill-De Anza chancellor’s office and an appointed hiring committee will conduct the search for a new De Anza College president beginning fall quarter. Candidates and criteria for the president have not been decided yet. During Fall 2019 and Winter 2020, the chancellor’s office will hire a consultant,...
DA Voices: What do you think of a paper towel ban on campus?
Elsa Castro, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
Baseball falls to Yuba amidst controversial call
Yami Sun, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
De Anza College’s baseball team fell to Yuba College 10-6 in their second home game of the season Jan. 26. But a peculiar situation on the sidelines midway through the match seemingly marred the game. Outfielder James Halpin, on the bench, was ejected from the game for allegedly arguing calls with ...
