Protesters participate in peaceful Black Lives Matter “die-in” protest, hosted by local NAACP
Keegan West and Annalise Freimarck
June 6, 2020
In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, thousands of peaceful protesters laid on the ground outside San Jose City Hall on Friday to honor the victims of police brutality, using signs painted with phrases such as “Defund the police” and “Justice for George Floyd” to shield themselves...
Volunteers honor MLK Jr. with clean-up
Taylor Park, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
On Jan. 20, the cities of San Jose and Campbell came together at Marijane Hamann Park, which straddles the two cities, to commit to a day of service and beautify the park in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. About 70 volunteers painted over graffiti, filled playgrounds with Fibar, raked l...
Three things to do on a Saturday night in San Jose
Kathleen Quinn, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Santana Row Santana Row is a high-end shopping district adjacent to the Winchester Mystery House. It’s a great place to go window-shopping, with international fashion icons like Loft as well as more local chains like Anthropologie. The restaurants range from sit-down to grab-and-go. After catchi...
DA Voices – Downtown San Jose scooters
Ethan Bennett and Brittani Maher
June 7, 2018
"It's like another form of public transportation." De Anza students thoughts on the recent popularity of pay-to-ride scooters. Are these scooters practical? Or are they too dangerous? Should they be allowed at De Anza? Watch to find out what the community thinks.
Music Buzz: De Anza student rocks out in San Jose punk band Epyllia
Yousif Kassab, Staff Writer
March 5, 2015
There are a multitude of reasons for people to make art. For most college students who do, these reasons are relatively simple: either there’s nothing interesting to do, or as an outlet to vent feelings and frustrations that have nowhere else to go. The latter was true for Aidan Delaney, 19, English...
Former De Anza football player shot and killed
Taylor Bicht and Jacob Sisneros
February 18, 2015
A 23-year-old man named Phillip Watkins was shot and killed by San Jose police Wednesday evening Feb. 11, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Watkins played football for De Anza College in 2012. “We were all shocked when we heard,” said Dan Atencio, head coach of De Anza football. “[Phillip]...
