Issue 1 WInter 14 Archives

Four accessory tips for a fashionable winter

Leticia Castro | January 6, 2014

Many students face the problem of wanting to stay warm, but still dress well during the winter. Often times students compromise their looks for warmth, or vice-versa. But these four tips will help...

ATC REOPENS FOR WINTER 2014

Andrew Boyce, Staff Writer | January 6, 2014

The Advanced Technology Center reopens this quarter following a 16-month-long seismic retrofit. De Anza College closed the building in August 2012 for seismic renovations, which were funded by Measure...

Soldiers make (her)story

Andrew Boyce, Staff Writer | January 5, 2014

In February 2013, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey directed the military to integrate women into combat positions by the start of...

Community cannot ignore sexual assualt

Jacob Sisneros, Sports Editor | January 5, 2014

Until we treat sexual assault as the serious offense that it is, the problem will continue. While The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network defines sexual assault as “unwanted sexual contact that...

Duck Dynasty comments spark firestorm

Rachel Schemel, Web Editor | January 5, 2014

Why is it so surprising Duck Dynasty’s patriarch Phil Robertson made disrespectful and inappropriate comments about gay men and pre-civil-rights era black people in a recent GQ interview? California,...

Unique P.E. classes to sign up for this winter quarter

Krystal Alvarado, Staff Writer | January 5, 2014

Most adults entering college would think the grueling days of physical education are over once they get out of high school, but unfortunately they’re not. In order to get an A.A. or A.S. degree or transfer...

Basketball players play Santa’s little helpers at Next Door

Rajvir Kaur, Staff Writer | January 2, 2014

Student athletes from the De Anza College men’s basketball team played Santa’s little helpers as they volunteered at Next Door: Solutions to Domestic Violence shelter’s annual holiday boutique on...

Freeb!rds World Burrito presents nothing new

Mark Aquino, Staff Writer | January 2, 2014

Freebirds World Burrito, a Mexican create-your-own style of eatery near De Anza College, opened doors during finals week on Dec. 12, 2013. Freebirds’ location and the variety of burrito options make...

De Anza wins Mike Gervasoni Memorial Classic

Rajvir Kaur, Staff Writer | December 31, 2013

The De Anza College women’s basketball team made history, beating the Merced College Blue Devils 51-50 in the Mike Gervasoni Memorial Classic played from Dec. 28 to 30, 2013. The Dons won the tournament...

Dons fall short in comeback effort vs. Skyline

Rajvir Kaur, staff Writer | December 28, 2013

The De Anza College men’s basketball team came within a few points of winning as it faced the Skyline College Trojans (8-2) on Dec. 20, 2013. The Dons (5-7) lost the game 71-66. Sophomore wing Shaquille...