First Thursday Archives

Spoken word, strong voices: De Anza’s ‘First Thursday’ celebrates student expression

Katelyn Yoo, La Voz Staff | December 7, 2024

As the steady pulse of drums reverberated through the hall, the sounds of students chattering and cheering filled the air as each performer approached the stage. On Thursday, Dec. 5, De Anza College hosted...

De Anza highlighted talent with singing, poetry and instrumental playing

Ebony Campbell, La Voz Staff | June 14, 2024

On Thursday, June 6 from 5-7 p.m, the Euphrat museum was filled with enthusiasm and appreciation for attending performers. The open mic was provided by the Four Elements Of Hip Hop club in collaboration...

Open mic night invites students to express themselves

Jeffrey Windham, Staff Reporter | February 21, 2018

Can Black Jesus get an amen? At the First Thursday open mic hosted by the 4 Elements of Hip Hop club Feb. 1, the answer was "Yes." Emcee Black Jesus is the stage name of De Anza student Tyrone Powell,...

First Thursday kicks off Black History Month with a bang

Lamberto Diaz, Staff Writer | February 7, 2015

The Four Elements and the Black Leadership Collective hosted the “Black History Month Kick-Off” in the Euphrat Museum of Art on Feb. 5. Donna Jones- Dulin, Associate Vice President of Operations...