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De Anza College students celebrate birthdays in quarantine

Vi Nguyen, Reporter | March 8, 2021

Despite the limitations of COVID-19, De Anza College students still celebrate their birthdays by keeping their events small, close-knit and virtual. English major Yuetong Zhang, 19, said she met two...

De Anza students struggle with housing insecurity

Vi Nguyen, Reporter | March 8, 2021

As the pandemic wears on, international students at De Anza College are facing housing insecurity and many are suffering. International student Grace Lim temporarily moved back to her home country during...

De Anza College students fashion new styles during the pandemic

Andrea Infante, Reporter | March 8, 2021

Sheltering in place hasn’t stopped fashion from evolving on the runway or in the closets of De Anza College students. Ysabella Johnson, 18, biology major, said she found the time to develop her own...

Students caution against high expectations as cases decrease

Jordan Soto, Reporter | March 1, 2021

As the pandemic nears its one-year anniversary, cases are decreasing but De Anza College students are not sure if it will stick.

How to improve your work environment at home

Amy Chan, Reporter | March 1, 2021

The pandemic has forced many people to work at home, leaving them with a less than ideal working environment.

What online school misses: how the pandemic stunts social growth

Tyler Han, Reporter | February 14, 2021

Students living through the pandemic are missing out on parts of school life that reach far beyond the classroom.

How to celebrate Valentine’s during a pandemic

Kaylee Flores, Reporter | February 12, 2021

Love is in the air — and so is coronavirus. Thankfully, there are still many ways to show affection. Some students have decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day at local restaurants, as businesses in...

Students face job insecurity amid COVID-19

Camila Fernanda Ortega, Reporter | December 9, 2020

Provoked by shelter-in-place and COVID-19 protocols, job loss has reshaped many De Anza College students’ lives. Sophia Castillo, 20, music major, worked at Old Navy before the retail stores...

Student workers find daily balance during pandemic

Alex Ly, Reporter | November 28, 2020

Since the pandemic began, student workers have found a new balance between studying and maintaining an income. Many find difficulty in looking for jobs and those who have jobs don’t get to work as long, due to the danger of COVID-19 exposure.