June 17 2013 Archives

DE ANZA VOICES What was the highlight of your school year?

Lydia Tuan, Beat Editor | June 18, 2013

Conference sheds light on obstacles of a student athlete

Kate Wilson, Staff Writer | June 14, 2013

“The Student Athlete: Powerful Beyond Measure” welcomed De Anza College students to engage with educators and peer athletes in a conference based on inclusion and empowerment. A crowd of scholar...

Best Beaches of Northern California

Patricia Nguyen, Staff Writer | June 14, 2013

With summer right around the corner, the urge to dig your toes in the sand, feel the ocean breeze on your face and the icy cold water splash on your legs becomes stronger each day. And while...

Student Life: 1st Annual Math & Science Fair

Genie Lu, Staff Writer | June 14, 2013

Tents shaded the finished products of scientific and mathematical research at De Anza College’s first Math & Science Fair, Thursday June 6. Some experiments were poster-only, with research results...

SOUTH FIRST FRIDAYS: MUSIC, FOOD, EXHIBITS ON SAN JOSE ART WALK

Harold Banks, Staff Reporter | June 14, 2013

For anyone interested in getting a taste of the best entertainment and culture San Jose has to offer, South First Fridays in downtown’s SoFA district is a can’t miss prospect. Held on the first...

Self-taught photographer presents pictures of Cuba

Lydia Tuan, The Beat Editor | June 14, 2013

De Anza College hosted the last of its photography lecture series featuring Bay Area-based photographer Germán Herrera on Thursday, June 5. Herrera presented photographs he had taken in Cuba and cited...

Arts and crafts celebrate Pride Month

Maggie Li, Staff Writer | June 14, 2013

Students used rainbow color cords to make multiple styles of rainbow bracelets on Wednesday, June 5, in Building Up the Rainbow Arts and Crafts,the first event of LGBTOQI Heritage Events. Julie Lewis,...

But seriously, Bob Dickerson … English professor retires after 25 years at De Anza

Nadia Banchik, Freelancer | June 14, 2013

During faculty meetings , he might jump up on a table and quote poetry. His curricula not only included traditional authors, but also those of counter-culture. These are the customs of Bob Dickerson....

Physical education professor to retire: Coach, teacher, hall of famer to retire June 2014

Rajvir Kaur, Sports Co-Editor | June 14, 2013

Debi Schafer-Braun, who has been at De Anza College for 39 years, said she will retire in June 2014. Shafer-Braun joined the De Anza College faculty in 1974, after she graduated from Cal State...

Physical fitness and wellness, the importance of exercise

Kate Wilson, Staff Writer | June 14, 2013

Exercise is praised for physical fitness and recommended by medical professionals for its benefits on mental health and helping maintain a positive outlook on life. The De Anza College Physical Education...