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Beat the heat with a cold tea or soft-serve from Dr.ink San Jose

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 2, 2021

A one-stop shop for your sweet cravings, Dr.ink has opened up in downtown San Jose just in time for summer, offering a unique and delicious variety of coffee, soft serve, and fruit and milk tea.

Olivia Rodrigo makes history with new album “Sour”

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 2, 2021

After Olivia Rodrigo’s debut single “Driver’s License” broke chart records, many expected the 18-year-old to be a one-hit wonder — her debut album “Sour” proved skeptics wrong. Rodrigo...

“Braiding Sweetgrass” makes science more accessible and humanity richer

Maida Suta, Reporter | May 26, 2021

The novel “Braiding Sweetgrass” tenderly explores science and the natural world, threading in Indigenous culture, motherhood, and a reflection on life itself. The book — written by Robin Wall...

“Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” is only good for beginners

Amrut Ranjan, Reporter | May 26, 2021

After the staggering success of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” in 2020, “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” ended up great for beginners, but lacking for experienced players. The engine for “Cold...

Ashley Hin demonstrates Chinese mapo tofu dish in online cooking event

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | May 17, 2021

De Anza College student Ashley Hin outlined how to make the Chinese dish mapo tofu in an online cooking event with the Jeanne Miller Resource Room. “Growing up, my grandma would make this all the...

“Minor Feelings” is an urgent awakening for the marginalized

Kevin Nguyen, Reporter | May 17, 2021

As racial animosity threatens to reach yet another boiling point, Cathy Park Hong’s book “Minor Feelings” forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and their country.

Virtual first Thursday open mic still hosts a connected atmosphere

Lianna Vaughan, Reporter | May 16, 2021

The De Anza College community celebrated raw songs, poems and spoken word at an intimate “First Thursday Open Mic” hosted by the Euphrat Museum and McTate Stroman II.

May 2021 marks another Mental Health Awareness month shadowed by the pandemic. Still, students can still enjoy many activities that support mental health.

Maida Suta, Reporter | May 16, 2021

Take the chance this Mental Health Awareness Month to explore these works and others. As schoolwork intensifies, make sure to take time to care for your mental health.

Students pursue hobbies and activities to improve their mental health during the pandemic

Teddy Ha, Reporter/ Digital freelancer | May 8, 2021

What are students’ hobbies and activities that help improve their mental health during the pandemic? As the pandemic has wreaked havoc on everyday life, students have adapted with leisure activities to support their mental health.