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 ...
Women’s basketball displays strong team spirit despite multiple adversities
Jaclyn Lim, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2019
With a current standing of 3-13, De Anza College’s women’s basketball team is dealing with an increasing number of adversities as the season continues. However, head coach Mike Allen remains upbeat about his team’s position. “I’m trying to stay away from the negatives and focus on th...
DA Voices: How is the government shutdown affecting you?
Amy Gallagher, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2019
Nice Buns! Special edition- The Counter
Brenna White, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2019
While The Counter’s customizable burgers certainly have crowd appeal with its potential variations, it would seem that a fluctuation in quality is also present despite its higher cost which is fixed no matter what. Although this was my first visit to The Counter, its commendable reputation preceded...
Chancellor office hour event suffers low student turnout
Michael Nijmeh, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
In an effort to support and get in-touch with De Anza College students, staff and faculty, Chancellor Judy Miner, along with other faculty members, hosted an open office hour in the Campus Center on Nov. 28. "This event is really about being available to people," Minor said, “to be visible, so pe...
Students engage in outreach campaign for midterm elections
Damon Ong, Staff reporter
December 5, 2018
To increase political involvement in school for the recent midterm elections, outreach campaigns by the political science department and the VIDA office engaged students’ involvement to spread voter awareness. Ultimately, they were a success, with over 800 new registrations based off of a single “vote...
Sparking inspiration through cultural education
Johanna Berntsson, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018
For the first time ever, De Anza College hosted International Education Week, a nation-wide campaign that sheds light on hardships international students face, while offering education and advice for the future. The event, sponsored by the International Student Program and DASB. “We want to use t...
