Issue 7 Fall 13 Archives

Call of Duty: Ghosts Fails to Live Upto It’s Legacy

Craig Morrison | November 18, 2013

Infinity Ward's newest addition to the Call of Duty franchise, Ghosts, hit store shelves this week. But if you're coming right off the heels of last year's smash hit Black Ops 2, expect to feel let...

Cellphone ban slow to change

Jescelane Valencia, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

Use of technology devices in college has increased over time, but most instructors still disapprove of students using cell phones in class because of inappropriate use. Students have reported that specific...

App Review: NPR Music

Katie Phan, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

Instead of living on of a digital diet of gaming, productivity or social networking apps, I spend most of my smart phone usage with headphones glued to my ears, listening to music. More than half...

SMH @ Twitter lingo, LOL

Leticia Castro, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

Twitter is capable of many things. But is it destined to be the downfall of the English language as we know it? Twitter is becoming an essential communications tool, and thanks in part to the Millennial Generation’s...

Men’s soccer win prepares for playoffs

Carla Arango, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

On Friday, Nov. 8, the De Anza College men’s soccer team controlled the ball and defeated Evergreen Valley College 4-0. De Anza demonstrated their offensive skills by attacking well and not allowing...

Match ends with a couple of goose eggs

Lance Petit, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

De Anza College women’s soccer team played to a scoreless tie against West Valley College on Tuesday Nov. 5 The first half started with an aggressive offensive game plan by West Valley, pressuring...

Workplace protection for LGBT employees overdue

Ben Pacho, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

In rare form earlier this month, the U.S. Senate offset its beleaguered reputation by passing historic civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people — ensuring workplace protections...

Captain Scott Reynolds has water flowing through his veins

Baolien Dang, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

Age: 19 Weight: 175 Height: 6' Major: Administration of Justice Position: Driver Sophomore Scott Reynolds, captain of the De Anza men’s water polo team, makes being an athlete look all...

It’s time to end hazing

Chris Padilla, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

The recent alleged harassment of NFL player Jonathan Martin by fellow Dolphins teammate Richie Incognito brings to light an institution that is as old as it is ugly: hazing. Hazing has an odd place...

Music, spoken word fill art museum for 1st Thursday Open Mic

Katie Phan, Staff Writer | November 18, 2013

Students turned the Euphrat Museum of Art into a performance venue for 1st Thursday Open Mic on Nov. 7 with an evening of dance, music, poetry and spoken word. “It’s an artsy night,” 1st Thursday...