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Men’s basketball wins in last home game

March 5, 2015

The De Anza College Dons beat the Hartnell College Panthers 80-63 in their last home game on Feb. 18. “The outcome of the game was in our favor,” said head coach Jason Damjanovic. “We...

Women’s Basketball Crushes Hartnell College

March 3, 2015

The De Anza College women’s basketball team wiped the floor clean as they beat the visiting Hartnell College Panthers 92-36 on Feb. 18. “Lots of great goals were set tonight,’’ head coach Megan...

“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...

P.E. TEACHER, AUTHOR, FUNDRAISER

Adam Del Rio, Staff Writer | January 23, 2015

You’re in store for more than just kinesiology or basketball if you register for one of Coach Z’s few courses before he retires after spring quarter. Gary Zarecky said he has achieved his dreams...

Dons survive overtime and penalty shootout to beat West Valley

Cristian Munoz Ayala, Staff Writer | November 30, 2014

The De Anza College men’s soccer team endured overtime and penalties for a second straight game as it was able to beat school rivals West Valley College 7-6 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 full time...

Tougher NCAA transfer Requirements

Kavin Mistry, Staff Writer | October 10, 2014

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has recently changed the requirements for athletes to emphasize the importance of education along with sports. “The minimum required GPA is now 2.5 instead...

Baseball Coach Erick Raich Profile:

Taylor Bicht, Staff Writer | October 6, 2014

De Anza Academic Director Kulwant Singh announced the hiring of Erick Raich as the new head baseball coach of the Dons this summer. Raich comes to De Anza from Palo Alto High School where he has been...

Men’s soccer continues dominant run with big win over Chabot

Cindy Tran, Staff Writer | October 6, 2014

The De Anza College men’s soccer team cruised to a victory against Chabot College by a score of 6-1 on Tuesday Sept. 30. “It’s hard to have a highlight when you score in the first minute and never...

High time for Phelps’ return

Kayla Grizzle, Staff Writer | May 6, 2014

Michael Phelps’ possible comeback attempt for the 2016 Rio De Janiero Olympics will instill fear back into his opponents for the next two years prior to the games. As the 18-time Olympic gold medalist...

Got a break between classes? Try these tips to pass the time

Leticia Castro | March 4, 2014

Going from class to class while juggling homework and work, busy college students hardly have any time to think about staying in shape and getting daily exercise. “I only have a few minutes between...