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 a parent is a 24/7 responsibility and balancing effective study time along with running...
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 most world languages are not being offered for Winter Quarter ‘14 in light of district-wide budget...
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 can easily discover if their chosen career path leads to a salary they can live with. Some...
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 card used for electronic fare payment. No additional value is needed on the Clipper Card...
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 time the Dons scored, they went straight into a full court press where they pressured...
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 insufficient funds. Dressing appropriately is essential to be prepared for the extensive...
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 military style discipline, similar to boot camp,” said Rowe, who was elected as president of...
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” is the first movie of the holiday season to hit theatres with a thanksgiving release date. F...
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 said as a teacher, he needs to make students interested in what he is teaching. He gains student...
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 such as Target and Toys R Us are now opening doors as early as 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving for shoppers...
