Nov 25 2013 Archives - La Voz News

The secret lives of single parent students

Jessica Sun, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

It is 9 p.m. and Rebecca Cohen is finally ready to start her homework after putting her three kids to bed. She is lucky if she gets to finish her homework by 2 a.m. and get a full four hours of sleep. "Being...

Language class offerings reduced for winter quarter

Katie Phan, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

Students who want to advance their world language skills at De Anza College next quarter may need to look elsewhere. Course offerings in Elementary Level 3 and Intermediate Levels 4, 5, and 6 for...

De Anza College students weigh in on degree choices

Rika Kumar, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

Many students choose between passion and money when it comes to picking their majors in college. Thanks to the wide availability of Internet data linking degree choice to average starting pay, students...

Changes to the Eco Pass

Krystal Alvarado, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

Starting in Winter Quarter ‘14, the De Anza College Eco Pass will be integrated with the Clipper Card, which can be used on public transit throughout the Bay Area. The Clipper Card is a reloadable...

Neck and neck ‘til the end

Cole Yamamura, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

The De Anza college men’s basketball team fell 61-53 to the Foothill Owls on Friday, Nov. 13, in its first home game of the season. The Dons started the game with more energy than their opponents. Every...

How To: Shop on Black Friday

Carl Nilvall, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

Nov. 29 is approaching with rigorous shopping and personal bankruptcy. It can easily be overwhelming, but can be fun if you remember: A comprehensive shopping list can help avoid impulse purchases and...

Meet your DASB President: Stacie Rowe

Craig Morrison, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

As a youth, Stacie Rowe found her passion for leadership after she was recruited into a program run by the Department of Homeland Security to develop leadership skills in children. “It was very...

Campus Profile: Philosophy instructor Toño Ramirez highly rated

November 25, 2013

Philosophy professor Toño Ramirez is rated as one of De Anza College’s best instructors ratemyprofessor.com, praised for his casual teaching style and his devotion to his students’ education. Ramirez...

Movie Previews: Holiday openings a break from shopping, food, family obligations

Jay Serrano, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

With the holiday season coming up, huddling with the family in one house can drive students insane. The movie theater can be the best escape, especially with all the new releases coming out. “Frozen”...

Thanksgiving is the New Black

Stephanie Chao, Staff Writer | November 25, 2013

Thanksgiving is rapidly becoming Black Thursday, as more and more mega-retailers are opening their doors earlier in anticipation of holiday shoppers on a bargain-hunting spree. Big retail chains...