March 11 2013 Archives

Jumps and hurdles at first meet in 9 years

Nathan Garimella, Staff Reporter | March 11, 2013

Fans and neighbors of De Anza College came to cheer for participants in the first meet ever at the campus’s new Olympic-style field March 2. It was also the first track and field meet hosted by De Anza...

New Sunken Garden is more orchard than garden

Nadia Banchik, Staff Writer | March 11, 2013

Being in my fourth year at De Anza College, I remember how I admired the beautiful roses, especially those in light lilac, a pretty rare color, in front of Flint Center in the old Sunken Garden. I also...

Gov. Brown’s new proposal takes ‘community’ out of community college

Rachel Schemel, Staff Writer | March 11, 2013

The California state Legislative Analyst rejected key proponents of Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal for higher education. Brown’s proposal includes goals that will limit educators with an increase...

Dons strike out against CCSF Rams 3-1, go 0-3 in conference

Vik Gupta, Staff Writer | March 11, 2013

The Dons lost 3-1 to the CCSF Rams on March 5, as they finished the game 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position. Dons’ stalwart centerfielder, sophomore Corey Kingston, set the tone early versus...

Protesting is not likely to bring change

Radhika Iyer, Opinions Editor | March 11, 2013

If you follow the news at all, you will know that around the world, there are protests going on almost every day. Many people are out there spending time trying to fight different causes they think...

Americans have an unhealthy obsession with celebrities

Radhika Iyer, Opinions Editor | March 11, 2013

Celebrities consume most Americans’ lives more than ever before. This obsession has reached unhealthy levels as we consider celebrities to be our role models and strive to be like them. According...

De Anza College students should have the freedom to wear what they desire

Jannelle Garcia, Events Editor | March 11, 2013

Butt-cheek skimming shorts with the word “KITTY” printed across the back and tank tops that don’t follow the famous saying, “Less is more.” These are just a few fashion choices that have been...