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Isaiah Nengo, former De Anza professor and groundbreaking anthropologist, remembered for his dedication to students and equity

Michael Davis, Editor Emeritus | February 28, 2022

Isaiah Nengo, doctor in biological anthropology and former De Anza professor, died on Jan. 23, at the age of 60. Nengo’s biggest accomplishment in the world of anthropology was the discovery of a...

De Anza nursing teacher remembered for her compassion

Amanda Nguyen, Reporter | February 14, 2021

Sandra Diaz, former nursing instructor at De Anza College, died from COVID-19 at 66 in January.

Beloved former English instructor remembered for kindness, dedication

Cameron Oleary, Reporter | May 24, 2020

Jim Luotto, beloved former English literature instructor at De Anza College, died of cancer in April at the age of 86. Luotto was one of the first instructors at De Anza, beginning as the college opened...

Tribute: His gentleness, love of learning will be missed

Cecelia Deck, La Voz Faculty Advisor | June 18, 2018

A gentle soul and quirky character at De Anza College for many years died suddenly last month. His kindly spirit and decades of stories will be missed by anyone who knew him. Brian Rose, 58, was by...

“Cooler Than the Other Side of the Pillow”

Talina Rocha, Staff Writer | January 23, 2015

Stuart Scott changed the way many people viewed sports, making it fun to stay up late just to watch ESPN. His legacy inspired me to become a journalist and to one day touch many lives by creating my own...