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Arm yourself! Prepare for Z-Day on campus You are up with the latest of “The Walking Dead” on AMC, you beast on “Left 4 Dead,” but can you survive a real zombie apocalypse? At De Anza College options are plentiful when you want to choose a course or club that teaches you survival skills.
Automotive Technology: You won’t always find gas, so you need to change vehicles very often. De Anza instructor Rick Maynard teaches auto tech courses and advises the club. “We have learned how to start cars without keys,” Maynard said. “ You can learn to maintain your vehicles, weld and fabricate weapons out of car parts. Think of a steel fan welded to a piece of exhaust pipe. A five bladed zombie decapitation tool.” Visit http://www.deanza.edu/autotech/
Baseball: You might think a mean bat swing is all you need to knock some zombie brains around, but De Anza Baseball head coach Scott Hertler gets deeper than that. “If there’s a good team and you play a good game then it’s no problem with zombies,” Hertler said. “If you play a bad game and the team’s not very good, then you have a stadium full of zombies.” Visit http://www.deanza.edu/athletics/ baseball/
Critical thinking: This suggestion by Sgt. Stanley Cross of Foothill-De Anza Police might surprise people at first, but you do need this skill in high stress environments that require a swift response. A critical thinker will be able to properly react when those dear to them morph into zombies; an irrational person might very well get bitten and join the horde. Visit http://www.deanza.edu/ english/resources/crit-thinking-techniques.html
Wen Lee Staff Writer
Outdoor Survival: Instructor Mary Donahue advises the De Anza Outdoor Club. “Rather than hiding in your attic for a few months, the De Anza Outdoor Club offers you skills training so you could escape to someplace beautiful like Yosemite National Park,” she said. “Knowing how to camp out in snow is useful if the apocalypse causes a worldwide prolonged winter.” Visit http://faculty.deanza.edu/donahuemary/SnowCamp
see ZOMBIES pg 6
CSUs hold applications Green party VP candidate and homeless advocate Cheri Honkala until decision on Prop 30 addresses De Anza students Jason Leung Staff Writer
Wen Lee Staff Writer Green Party vice presidential nominee Cheri Honkala spoke to De Anza political science students on Oct. 21 about her life as a homelss woman, an activist, and a third party candidate restrained by a two-party system. Honkala was initially scheduled to speak in the main quad but the event was canceled due to the rain and she spoke in a political science classroom. Honkala started her presentation talking about her political aspirations. A homeless mother surviving in the streets with her young child, Honkala sought to create safe spaces for homeless families. For 25 years she has been on a journey to fight poverty, facing down law enforcement in her struggle on multiple occasions.
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CAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGE - Vice presidental candidate Cheri Honkala dons a green sweater to match her party for her visiti to De Anza
“Things started to deteriorate, with rats, and children living outdoors in the pouring rain. We decided we were going to march to our capitol and speak with our governor,” said Honkala. “We marched every day, upwards of 22 miles per day. Media was covering us everyday.” said Honkala. “We would camp and
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Campus Events CSU application workshops & last football home game ... p. 2
Former De Anza student runs for office... p. 3
sleep alongside the road at night. People from across Pennsylvania dropped off food for us.” Honkala was confident that media and public attention would ensure a response from the governor once the march reached Harrisburg, Pa.
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Terrifying tales of La llorona & Bloody Mary... p. 7
California State University campuses are currently holding all applications until Nov. 30. The decisions to admit students will come after this date. The measure is taken in light of the inclusion of Proposition 30 in the Nov. 6 election. CSU campuses will be informed of the proposition’s outcome before notifying students of admission decisions. CSU campuses will lose $250 million in state funds if Prop 30 is rejected. CSU campuses will admit fewer students in such case. Per California’s official voter guide, if Prop 30 is passed, sales taxes, as well as personal income taxes on annual earnings of over $250,000 will increase to provide funding for education programs. If the proposition does not pass, schools will take close to a $6 billion budget hit. Many De Anza students who would be forced to seek other op-
tions are advocating strongly for Prop 30. Lisa Sallaz, a 23-year-old liberal arts major, is feeling extremely nervous about the situation. She is campaigning for Prop 30. Andrew Demerest, a 23-yearold aerospace major, was not aware of CSU’s decision to delay admission and applied for transfers to CSU campuses only. He said he does not feel a late decision would affect him. Anna Jenny, a 25-year-old communications major, said she felt the CSUs late decision “sucks”. She is planning to attend massage therapy schools and perform vocational work in case of a rejection. The CSUs are California’s second largest public school system. More budget cuts could drastically impact education at all levels.
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Campus Events | 2 MONDAY, OCT. 29 CSU APPLICATION WORKSHOP
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Conference Room 202, Student & Community Services Bldg. General guidelines on how to submit the Fall 2013 California State University online application for admission. Admission is free. For more information visit www.deanza. edu/transfercenter/workshops.html
STUDENT RIGHTS AND SERVICES DAY
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Quad Go to the Main Quad to learn about services provided for students throughout campus. For more information contact Siyum Kim at ftskim29@gmail.com
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP: SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Conference Room A, Hinson Campus Center Admission is free. A Santa Clara University represemtative will provide an overview of the admissions process for Fall 2013 and address transfer admissions requirements. Space is limited and attendance will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information about Santa Clara University Transfer Guidelines, visit www.deanza.edu/ transfer_resources/unofficial_tce.html
TUESDAY, OCT. 30 VOTE-BY-MAIL APPLICATION DEADLINE Oct. 30 is the deadline to apply for a voteby-mail ballot for the 2012 General Election by mail. Request an absentee ballot through TurboVote, a free service to De Anza and Foothill students.
THE PERSONAL STATEMENT
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1 p.m. to 2.pm Conference Room 202, Student and Community Services Bldg., 2nd Floor General presentation about the Personal Statement included as part of most university applications. Attendance open to currently registered students on a drop-in, first come, first serve basis. Admission is free and limited space is available. To view the university workshops schedule visit www. deanza.edu/transfercenter/workshops.html
MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS
11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hinson Campus Center, El Clemente Room This is a workshop, not meant for diagnosis or treatment. Managing relationships is meant for educational purposes. For more information contace Mary Sullivan at sullivanmary@deanza.edu
WOMEN’S SOCCER vs. Cabrillo College 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 pm De Anza Soccer Field
MEN’S SOCCER
vs. Hartnell College 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. De Anza Soccer Field
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 DONATE BLOOD. SAVE A LIFE TODAY!
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hinson Campus Center, Conference Room A&B Blood drive is sponsored by Health Services. To learn about requirements and how to make an appointment, visit www.deanza. edu/healthservices/blooddrive.html
CSU APPLICATION WORKSHOP
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Conference Room 202, Student & Community Services Bldg., 2nd Floor General guidelines on how to submit the Fall 2013 California State University online application for admission. Admission is free. For more information visit www.deanza. edu/transfercenter/workshops.html
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 TRANSFER WORKSHOP: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (NY)
10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. 11 am to 11:50 a.m. Noon to 1 p.m. SCS Room 202, Student & Community Services Bldg., 2nd Floor (location to be determined for noon workshop)
Attend one of the two Transfer Information Sessions conducted by a Syracuse University admissions representative. Space is limited. Attendance is on a drop-in and first-come, first-serve basis. Admission is free. For information visit www.deanza.edu/ transfercenter/
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ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Students enrolled in Foothill’s Theatre Arts Department will stage Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Nov. 1 to 18 in the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. The play is directed by Foothill College Theatre Arts instructor Bruce McLeod.
The performance times and dates are as follows: Nov. 1, 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening shows Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee shows Nov. 4, 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.
CSU APPLICATION WORKSHOP
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Conference Room 202, Student & Community Services Bldg., 2nd Floor General guidelines on how to submit the Fall 2013 Califronia State University online application for admission. Admission is free. For more information visit www.deanza. edu/transfercenter/workshops.html
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Tickets are $18, general admission; $15, seniors, students and FHDA personnel; and $10, students with OwlCard. Tickets to all Thursday performances are $10. Order tickets online at www.foothill.edu/ theatre or by phone from the Foothill College Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
LEAD PRESENTS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTARS
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Patio Outdoor Stage Join De Anza for the celebration of Day of the Dead. Altars will be on display, face painting, pan de Muerto, and Folklorico dancers. For more information contact Amy Lombardi at lombardiamy@deanza.edu
FIRST THURSDAY: THE OPEN MIC SERIES 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Euphrat Museum The Open Mic is sponsored by the Black Student Union and is for all spoken word artists and singers. For more details go to deanzabsu@gmail.com.
University of California Application Workshops
Conference Room 202, Student & Community Services Bldg. 2nd Floor General guidelines on how to submit the Fall 2013 University of California online applicaaion for admission. Admission is free. For more information visit www.deanza.edu/transfercenter/workshops. html UC Workshop Date/Time: Nov. 2 (Friday) 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 6 (Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 (Thursday) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 (Friday) 10:30 a.m. to noon
FRIDAY, NOV. 2 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL vs. San Jose City College 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PE Main Gym
SATURDAY, NOV. 3 DE ANZA FLEA MARKET
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campus Parking Lots A and B The FLea Market is held on the first Saturday of every month (rain, shine or holidays) For more information visit www.deanza. edu/fleamarket/
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER SKILLS WORKSHOPS DAY DATE TIME TOPIC
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FOOTBALL
vs. College of San Mateo 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. De Anza Outdoor Arena
Tuesday
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FUJITSU PLANETARIUM SHOWS
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fujitsu Planetaruim A night of astronomy and laser shows. To view the schedule of Saturday shows go to www.deanza.edu/planetaruim/ The schedule includes: 5 p.m.: The Little Star that Could 6 p.m.: Legends of the Night Sky: Orion 7:30 p.m.: Black Hole the other side of infinity 9 p.m.: Beatles Anthology 10 p.m.: Hendrix/Doors - Lazer Psychedelia
TUESDAY, NOV. 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
6 p.m., Public Session The is a regular meeting of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees. Review the agenda to verify time and location of the meeting. Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance at http://www. fhda.edu/about_us/board/agenda/
ANNOUNCEMENT ART OF EDUCATION: DE ANZA & FOOTHILL ART AND FACULTY SHOW
Through Dec. 7 10:30 a.m to 3 p.m. VPA 101 The art show is sponsored by the Euphrat Museum of Art. Exhibits will include work by De Anza and Foothill faculty/staff. Admission is free. Open to tour groups by appointment. For more details contact Diana Argabrite at 408-864-5464.
HAPPENINGS Send event notices to lavozadvertising@gmail.com by noon Wednesday preceding the publication week. Please type “Happenings” in the subject line. La Voz does not guarantee publication. All events take place on the De Anza College campus and are free, unless stated otherwise.
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9:30
Informational Interviewing
Karen
LIB 107B
10:30
Vocabulary in Cotext
Pat
LIB 107C
11:30
Avoding Fragments
Silvia
LIB 107B
9:30
Communicating in Study Groups
Diana
LIB 107B
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Interviewing Tips and Strategies
Karen
LIB 107B
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Avoiding Fragments and Run Ons
Victoria LIB 107B
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Subject & Verbs: The Art of Argument
Kanako
L73A
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Braingame: Engaging Ethics
Sandy
L73A
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Creating Dynamic Thesis Statement
Diana
LIB 107B
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Effective Body Paragraphs
Pat
LIB 107B
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Subject & Verbs: The Art of Agreement
Silvia
LIB 107B
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Keys to Success in Summary Writing
Sandy
LIB 107B
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Test Taking Strategies
Diana
LIB 107C
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Cuts to language programs and athletic teams discussed at DASB senate meeting Sally Lee Staff Writer The DASB Senate discussed the cutting of 22 positions at De Anza College during the senate meeting on Oct. 17. The cuts are being proposed by the Instructional Planning and Budget Team. If Prop 38 passes, that number will double as the budget becomes even tighter, as the Prop only supports up to high school education. But even if Prop 30 passes, several departments might still face cuts. Departments being suggested for cutting include Italian, Arabic, athletic teams, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, Cantonese and theater. A list of 50 least-required classes at De Anza was compiled by the IPBT. The list may be reformed if many oppose the cuts.
Former De Anza student Jimmy Nguyen runs for San Jose City Council
Counseling hours will also be cut in half because of a tight budget for faculty payrolls. The DASB budget, also discussed during the meeting, is not a secret, as the public may drop in any time to listen to senate meetings every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. The senate is held responsible for a portion of the DASB budget ranging from extra class funds for seeds in environmental studies to campus credit card processing fees. Most of the DASB income is self-generated by flea markets, recycling, and student ID card sales. For more information on the propossed cuts, contact the IPBT at (408)-864-8940.
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UNFORTUNATE DISPLAY - A slide presentation at the DASB senate meeting Oct.17 shows a list of classes on the verge of being cut.
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Nareen Bagdasarian Staff Writer
is good and how people should govern,” Nguyen said. Although he is now taking action on an issue that has bothered him, Nguyen said he wasn’t always so proactive. As a De Anza student, he was preoccupied with the typical concerns of any college student, like getting good grades or getting a job. He later decided to participate somehow once he saw the bigger picture. “The reason why we build a college and educate ourselves is so we can improve ourselves and the community,” said Nguyen, “Instead of talking about the city’s problems or complaining about them, I decided to run.” After graduating from De Anza in 2000, Nguyen transferred to UC Irvine, doublemajored in criminology, law & society and psychology & social behavior and is now working as an attorney. Being a first-time candidate, he said he is facing his fears and trying something different. “I’ve been campaigning for 11 months now,” he said. “ It’s complicated and challenging, but I have many advisors and a veteran campaign manager. It’s
As an Evergreen District resident since elementary school, and former De Anza College student, Jimmy Nguyen is familiar with the issues San Jose residents face, which is why he is running for San Jose City Council this year. Ngyuen will be running against incumbent Rose Herrera who has been in office since 2008. About 100,000 people live in San Jose’s Evergreen District and a million in the city overall, but the city is only protected by about 1,040 police — that’s one police officer for every 961 people. With such a low resident-topolice ratio, crime rates have increased and are showing no signs of slowing down. Nguyen said his experience with a stolen car being left at his house with police not being able to take of the situation for hours, as well as taking philosophy courses with De Anza professor Thomas Vician, largely influenced his decision to run for San Jose City Council. “Dr. Vician asks a lot of questions about life and society, what
been a great experience getting to know so many people and their perspectives, as well as introducing myself to the public.” Although Vician has been teaching philosophy at De Anza since 1968, he said he remembers Nguyen quite well and thinks Nguyen would make a great city council member. “Jimmy was thorough, inquisitive and very good at mediating,” said Vician, “He is a methodical decision-maker and follows a set of analytical reasoning criteria I introduced to him as an optional way to enhance his thought process. “That’s the key reason I think he would be a great City Council member.” Nguyen hopes students realize the Nov. 6 election directly affects them as students and he urged them to vote. As for his advice to students when it comes to pursuing ambitions, Nguyen said, “Persevere. A lot of people tend to be lost, but if you pick a direction and persevere, you will get there, whatever you decide to do.” For more information go to www.votejimmynguyen.com
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Third Thursday Film Festival:
A night of education and community Jannelle Garcia Staff Writer De Anza’s African American Studies program hosted the Third Thursday Film Festival, an event where students experience community through watching a film and discussing the topics addressed in the movie. The festival is held every third Thursday of the month. The first festival took place in the De Anza Multicultural Center, and began at 6 p.m on Oct. 18. Admission was free and open to all, and an array of snacks provided for any attendee. The theme of the films is the involvement in politics of people from African American descent, paying tribute to the 2012 election. A diverse crowd of about 20 students attended the showing of
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PIONEERING FOR CHANGE- Shirley Chisholm campaigning for president in 1972
the first film, “Chisholm 72”. The creator of the festival, professor Julie Lewis, gave a welcome to all the students who showed up during the movie. Lewis then gave background of the documentary which focused on the life of Shirley Chisholm, an African-American woman who ran for president in the early 1970s, and the struggles
and accomplishments she encountered. As soon as the movie ended, intercultural studies instructor Jessica Hamilton had students break into groups of three to discuss the concepts and topics provided by the movie. Stimulating conversations emerged from the discussions, allowing each person to express
points of view and hear different perspectives. Discussions lasted for about 15 minutes and the groups were called together again by Hamilton, sharing thoughts expressed, including the effects of ethnicity, women’s rights, and the politics of today. The room held a comfortable, open environment. De Anza student Maha Rajeh, 20, a public health and middle eastern studies major, said she was surprised by the outcome of the event, and said the festival was good for De Anza students. “I thought this event was very inspiring and I’m very glad that they held this,” she said. Lewis, an instructor of the Intercultural/International Studies Division and department chair of African American studies, was similarly pleased by the turnout
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and open environment that was experienced. Lewis said she hoped that the festival would pick up steam and become a De Anza norm. When asked what inspired the making of the festival, Lewis said she wanted to provide a place where, in particular, African American students as well as other students, could feel welcome and have a place to just “be”. “These events and things that we’ve been doing are to help build a support system, to African American students and all students on campus,” Lewis said. The next film, “American Blackout” will be shown on Nov. 15.
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Poverty Under the Stars at SJSU CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT All photos by JASON AGUIRRIE | La Voz Weekly
PROMOTING MEASURE D - A group of SJSU students sing and chant on Oct. 19 to promote Measure D’s raising of the minimum wage. IN THE SHOES OF POVERTY- Students and community members live homeless for a night in front of the statue of the 1968 Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos. THE POWER OF MLK - Some of the signs draw on Martin Luther King Jr.’s movement to help the poor make a living wage. GETTING OUT THE VOTE - Scott Myers Lipton, an SJSU sociology professor, encourages students to vote.
Nkem Saminathen Staff Writer Students camped out in tents at the Statue Garden on San Jose State University campus Oct. 19, raising awareness of poverty, homelessness, and San Jose’s Measure D to increase the minimum wage. It was the seventh annual Poverty Under the Stars event. The keynote speakers were Cindy Chavez, executive director
of the South Bay Labor Council, and Ash Kalra, a member of San Jose City Council. The campaign for Measure D, which would increasure the minimum hourly wage in San Jose, was founded by San Jose State University student Marisela Castro. She spoke to increase the awareness about the measure that will impact many residents of San Jose. Castro said she gained support
for the minimum wage increase one classmate at a time. “I couldn’t have done this alone,” she said. “I needed other students to help me out.” Pastor Scott Wagers from the Community Homeless Alliance Ministry, spoke about how poverty can affect families. “People can have a job and still be homeless,” Wagers said. “These are starvation wages.” According to the Census Bureau, 6.1 million people in Cali-
fornia are in poverty, and the highest percentage of that are children under 18 at 21.9 percent. An increase of $2 could ease the burden of poverty for minimum wage workers, and decrease the transition to homelessness for many families. At the end of the event, the crowd chanted “Raise the wage!” in support for Measure D.
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RAISE THE WAGE- SJSU student Lecia Ortiz talks about the hardships of making enough to live in America. HOMELESS FOR THE NIGHT - Students live the lives of homeless people while sleeping in tents for the night. ADDRESSING THE CROWD - The event kicks off by introducing guest speakers including students, professors, and community members.
From GREEN VP pg 1 rested while trying to participate She thought housing solutions for the 70 homeless families who marched was attainable. No one from the governors office spoke to them, so, tired and cold, they decided to stay in the Capitol rotunda. They stayed for six weeks until state troopers forcibly removed Honkala and her group so they moved outside to the Capitol stairs. Under political threat, legal representation was denied and they were removed again. “The children got a tour of the governor’s mansion and got to see how dogs there were living better than they did outside on the Capitol stairs,” said Honkala, When they came back out, law enforcement threw out the families’ belongings. “When people saw that, they began bringing us blankets,” said Honkala, “But on the coldest night of the year, the governor ordered the removal of the blankets. “That’s how I came to be politicized in a human rights framework,” Honkala said. “That night the children talked about feeling like they were less than animals, less than human beings.” Honkala faced officers again in a recent event that made national news. Honkala and her presidential running mate, Jill Stein, were ar-
in President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney’s televised debate on Oct. 22. “Over 85 percent of the country is eligible to vote for myself and Jill Stein, and a candidate who has a mathematical chance of winning should be allowed to participate.” said Honkala. “After being detained by Secret Service, Jill Stein and I were taken to a secret warehouse,” said Honkala. “Two qualified mothers were both handcuffed to a metal chair for over eight hours trying to be a part of the democratic process in this country. While Romney talked about binders of women, two women were bound from fair representation.” Honkala said students can watch Democracy Now on the Internet to view her participation in the presidential debates. She and candidates from other parties respond to Obama and Romney even though they are not allowed to participate. Honkala concluded by encouraging students to add her on Facebook For more information on Honkala, her running mate, and the goals they hope to achieve in the White House, visit http://www. jillstein.org/
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De Anza student and cancer survivor sends a message on the one year anniversary of diagnosis Anonymous De Anza College Student My father was having an unfathomable day – losing one’s job of 15 years must happen occasionally, but how many times does your son get diagnosed with cancer on the same day? At times, I wonder how we actually made it. But here I am, celebrating my Diagnosis Day one year later, deciding to share it with you. I was desperately trying to come to terms with the news. Hearing my doctor diagnose me with Hodgkin Lymphoma was surreal. My doctor had shuffled my parents and me into the nearest unoccupied treatment room. Sometimes the memory plays when my mind wanders. “It’s not uncommon for someone 20 years old to be diagnosed with this cancer,” the doctor said. This frightened me. I realized I was about to enter a world no man wants to– and I didn’t have a choice. I continued with school despite the planned treatment, because it was already passed midterms and leaving then would be a waste. I also wanted something to take my mind off of the treatment. I couldn’t survive mentally if “cancer” was the only thing on my mind. Chemotherapy started soon and it was harsh and potent. They pumped me with anti-nausea meds
before each treatment, which ironically would sometimes cause me nausea. I quickly became a pro at taking pills. My medicine cabinet began to overflow. When a new side effect appeared, a new batch of meds would also. I became a regular at the local CVS drugstore. No cancer patient has it easy. Complications tend to arise at the worst of times. The weekend of my sister’s engagement party, I was admitted to the hospital with a life-threatening infection. I wouldn’t be able to fight the infection by myself; my body was too weak. I was spared. The infection hadn’t spread to my blood– but I couldn’t go to the party; I couldn’t see how happy the couple was. My hair started falling out when I was in the hospital that same weekend. I remember staring at the no longer pure-white hospital pillow in shock. My hair was strewn all over it. I must have stared at it for a few minutes, silent and traumatized. Now I couldn’t smile to myself in the mirror and pretend the pain was from something else. I cried to myself when the hair-trimmer made its noisy passes. Maybe my dad couldn’t hear me over the sound. Time passed, and the last dose of chemo was two weeks behind me. I found myself picking out a tie for my sister’s wedding.
“Are there any ties that go well with a bald and sickly looking fellow?” I wondered. Despite the unease I felt, it was still the happiest day in my life. But I cringed whenever I heard a camera take a photo. That’s one more ironclad memory that will be displayed for generations. “Who is the bald guy standing next to you at your wedding?” I imagined people saying. There were hundreds of people at the wedding who hadn’t seen me in months. They knew of my situation but had never seen what I had morphed into. I smiled to every one of them and insisted that radiation will be easy. I lied so much that night. Eventually, my radiation treatment ended and I was finished. Not three months into remission, I was climbing Masada in 105-degree weather in Israel. I’ve recovered, but the illness has left me scarred, bruised, and tattooed. This story coincides with the one-year anniversary of my diagnosis. I decided to write this anonymously with the hope that my idea will spread– sharing is therapeutic and I encourage anyone with a story to share his or her tale.
TOMS: fit for comfort Adriana Barragan Staff Writer All around campus TOMS shoes have been a popular trend. They are very easy to put on and off because of an elastic V and toe stitch. TOMS are extremely versatile and can be worn with dresses, shorts, skirts, and jeans. Nursing major, Sun Lim, 18, said, “I love wearing them because they are so trendy and go with any outfit.” According to toms.com, Founder Blake Mycoskie, was traveling in Argentina in 2006 when he got inspired to help children who had no shoes. He then created TOMS shoes with a promise that with each pair purchased a new pair is given to a child in need. TOMS shoes has donated more than 2,000,000 pairs of shoes worldwide. Not only has TOMS shoes helped children around the world, prevented diseases, injuries and infections, but also created a convenient and stylish product college students enjoy.
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BONDED BY STYLE - Three friends wearing TOMS to their own style.
“They are very convenient and comfortable,” said undeclared major, Kelvin Yeung, 20. TOMS has a latex arch that gives added support making it feel like you are wearing slippers. The one piece sole is flexible and durable for fall and winter. Trendy, comfortable, convenient, easy to slip on, and durable are words described by college students on campus. The average pair according to toms. com is $54 and if you think about it, it is for a great cause and you’re looking fashionable while helping out.
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7 things from your childhood that horror movies have ruined Sara Gobets Editor-in-Chief
Clowns Out of all the forms available, Stephen
King’s malevolent force favored appearing as a clown in the 1990 film adaptation of “It.” Caked in face paint and sporting razor sharp teeth, Tim Curry breathed some tangible evil into Pennywise, the psychotic clown that terrorized seven friends in a sleepy suburban town in Maine. While not the central antagonistic force of the film, the gigantic, grinning clown doll in “Poltergeist” (1982) certainly leaves an impression. Robbie, the unfortunate new owner of what is probably one of the most ill conceived gifts a parent could give a child, manages to fall asleep with
Tricycles the doll staring at him from the foot of his bed. He wakes in the middle of the night to find the doll inexplicably missing. After h e s i t a n t l y searching under his bed, he sits up relieved to see empty space. Then the life-sized doll grabs him from behind, wrapping his arm around Robbie’s neck and dragging him under the bed.
Dolls In “Child’s Play” (1988), a toddler-sized talking doll named Chucky is possessed by the soul of a serial killer. The two-foot tall hunk of plastic terrorizes the family that purchased him as he attempts to reincarnate himself. A particularly chilling scene unfolds when the mother is
alone in the house with Chucky, unconvinced by its paranormal properties despite her son’s warning. After hearing the talking doll utter its trademark phrase “Hi, I’m Chucky,” she goes to throw away the box it came in, only to discover she had never installed batteries.
dressed in a monstrous rabbit costume. A climatic scene that had moviegoers checking the seat next to them was when Donnie goes to see a double feature with new girlfriend Gretchen. Alone in the theater, Gretchen falls asleep next to Donnie. Our protagonist slowly turns past his sleeping companion to find Frank sitting next to them. Frank swivels the lifeless eyes and gnarled teeth of the mask to confront Donnie.
from ZOMBIES pg 1 First Aid: Donahue is also the instructor for Health 57A. “You can’t expect an ambulance during a zombie apocalypse, so take a first aid class,” Donahue said. “You’ll learn how to stop bleeding. The course includes wilderness first aid skills.” Visit http://faculty.deanza.edu/donahuemary/Health57A Swimming: Instructor Mary Donahue says, “Out on the water could be a best place to hide from zombies. De Anza has a class for people who can’t float or are even afraid
balcony and resulting in the death of the unborn child. Even gore-saturated “Saw” (2004) borrows the creepy threewheeled vehicle. Jigsaw, the murderous fiend who creates ingenious contraptions to test and kill his victims, is usually seen on a video recording. But the few times he is physically present with the victims, he’s riding a red metal tricycle. Not sure why, but for some reason, the fact that this sadistic puppet rocks a big wheel just makes it creepier.
Nursery Rhymes One of the creepiest adaptations of a nursery rhyme has to be from “Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984). Early in the film, four young girls in pristine white dresses jump rope on a sunny lawn in slow motion, playfully counting along with each rotation. Instead of the classic “one, two, buck-
le my shoe,” they substitute a more sinister rendition: “One, two, Freddy’s coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door. Five, six, grab your crucifix. Seven, eight, try to stay up late. Nine, ten, never sleep again.”
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Furry animal suits In a brief scene that is sometimes excluded from screenings of “The Shining,” wife Wendy runs about the hotel brandishing a knife in search of her son. She runs up the main staircase and looks down the hallway to an open room. The corporeal ghost of man in a tuxedo sits on the edge of a bed while a man in a fur onsie and a full-headed dog mask kneels in front of him. In the warped and confusing world of Donnie Darko (2001) there is Frank, a man
In an iconic scene of “The Shining” (1980) little Danny Torrance wheels down the halls of the deserted hotel, until he rounds a corner and stops dead. Two girls we know as deceased guests, the Grady twins, wait for him at the end of the hall. “Come play with us... forever...and ever…” they beckon. Flashbacks of the two girls brutally murdered in the same hallway bombard Danny. He covers his eyes until the vision eventually subsides. In “The Omen” (1971), The antichrist is reincarnated as Damien, an orphaned child who is adopted into the Thorn family. When Damien learns his adopted mother is pregnant again, he maliciously wheels his tricycle into a stool she is balancing on, causing her to fall from the second story
of the water.” Donahue adds “Lifeguard training would give you skills to wrestle a zombie who attacks in the water so you don’t get bit.” Visit http://faculty.deanza.edu/ donahuemary/classes/course2 http://faculty.deanza.edu/ donahuemary/LifeguardTrainingFAQs Log on to the La Voz facebook page and add your own ideas on course or clubs that help you thrive in an undead world.
A New York composer rents a home in Washington to recover from a family tragedy in “The Changeling” (1980), only to be relentlessly harassed by the ghost of the boy who died in the house. Settling into his new home, he writes an original song on the piano. After a few disturbing incidents, he enters the attic and investigates the belongings left behind by the previous tenants. Under layers of spider web and dust, he extracts a music box that eeks out the tune he had composed just days prior. In “Silence of the Lambs” (1991),
it’s a music box that offers Clarice a pivotal clue in investigating her missing person case. Clarice finds a music box when searching the room of Buffalo Bill’s first victim. She cracks it open and discovers revealing Polaroids of the victim’s naked back hidden within the box. It is in this scene that she realizes the victim’s are being chosen as material for a human suit.
Children The final piece of innocence that has been employed to terrify audiences: Children. Whether it’s the child vampire in Swedish film “Let the Right One In” (2008) or the original flesheating zombie girl in “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), horror movies have been taking classic monster roles and wrapping
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the evil in smaller packages for decades. Sometimes films employ a whole village of evil tykes like in “Children of the Corn” (1984) or allow a single child to scare the living daylights out of us like Samara in “The Ring” (2002). Roles like Linda Blair’s iconic portrayal of a young possessed girl in “The Exorcist” (1973), complete with projectile split pea vomit and backbreaking stair descension, certainly had heads turning.
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Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary. Bloody ... Rajvir Kaur Staff Writer No one knows who she really is, and over the years variations have included a witch, Mary I of England and even Elizabeth Bathory has been mixed into the story. Whether a witch who dabbled in black magic, a violent executioner, or a selfish queen, she had, or should I say has a mean side. If she doesn’t kill you on the spot or take you back into the mirror’s realm for eternity, she will definitely leave her mark behind. Clawing your face and or body, maybe gouging out your eyes — are all norms for her. Only the few brave may be able to verify her existence… if they are still alive, or yet, in this world.
I once thought to “summon” her, to put an end to my curiosity. But by the time I came around to calling her name a third time, I stopped. If she is real, why take that chance? The woman I am talking about is none other than Bloody Mary, she is probably the only legend that has left a mark on me. My experience goes back to sixth grade, in the school year of 2002 – 2003. A legend that I had never heard of seemed to come alive. During lunchtime, my friends and I were sitting atop the monkey bars, oblivious to what was happening past the concrete in the girls’ restroom. Nobody had noticed faculty rushing to the stalls. Not until the doors had opened did everybody on the court, field and playground freeze.
Now, Bloody Mary is said to be a kid’s game to scare one another, but what happened after those doors opened made us lose our wits. Two teachers came out accompanying a girl in a wheelchair, who had broken her leg inside, while summoning the lady in the mirror. I couldn’t believe this girl, who was walking around the day before, was now in a wheelchair. Did she slip and fall? Or did she actually summon Bloody Mary? The teachers surely never brought it up. But it took the kids, especially us girls, a long time before we were able to even glance into a mirror again.
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BLOODY MARY’S REFLECTION- Whisper her name three times to receive the gaze from Bloody Mary.
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Come to grief with La Llorona Noor Hakim Staff Writer She steals little children. She haunts riverbanks and villages moaning and crying. Who is this terrifying monster? La Llorona of course. Translated as ‘the Weeping Woman’, La Llorona is the Hispanic legend of a woman named Maria who drowned her children to be with the man she loved. But the man refused and killed her. When she reached the gates of heaven, she was questioned about her children and was turned away until she has found them. For this reason, Maria is forced to search for her dead children for all eternity. The tale changes in different countries, cities, even between families. Yet another popular version says Maria was the most beautiful woman in the world and would refuse her suitors. But when a man who was almost as beautiful as she was came
to her town, she vowed to marry him and the man fell for Maria’s tricks. The two were married and had two sons. But, the man soon began to lose interest in Maria and would leave for extended periods of time, only coming back to see his sons. When Maria spied him with another woman, she was so overcome with rage that she threw her children in the river. When she realized what she had done, she ran after them but her children were nowhere to be seen. The villagers found her the next day, dead by the river. In a personal twist to this legend, De Anza student Alyssa Delgado, 19, remembers her grandmother’s story. “We lived by the Guadalupe River just north from here, and my grandmother used to tell us if we went to play in the river, La Llorona will catch us and take us away.” When asked if she believed in the legend as a child, Delgado laughed and said, “Hell yeah!”
Throughout the countless versions, there is one thing that everyone can agree on. The story of La Llorona makes a good parenting tool. Parents warn their children not to go out at night, for La Llorona might mistake them for one of her own children and take them away. Jorge Gracia, a Spanish professor at De Anza, recalls the time he went to the Teotenango ruins in Mexico. A food vendor there swore to him that she, among others, hears La Llorona moaning and crying at night in a nearby cornfield. La Llorona is a legend that has been told generation after generation. Now only one question remains. Does La Llorona exist? Alas, that is a question that is never meant to be answered.
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LA LLORONA - A legend of a woman who haunts riverbanks deters children from wondering at night alone.
A quick Halloween fix: costume ideas on a budget If you have a white princess dress from your prom or you were a bridesmaid bring that dress out. You can never go wrong with being a scary dead bride. This veil I found at Savers cost $1.99 but, if you don’t have time to stop by a store, wear a tiara or headband and be a zombie bride.
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Don’t feel like spending over $50 on a costume this Halloween? Are you in a rush and don’t have time to stop by a local Halloween store? Here are four costume ideas that you can pull together out of your closet in a matter of seconds or find in your local thrift stores. Scrubs never fail at a Halloween party or event there is always one person that shows up as a doctor. A pair of scrubs can costs $9.99 at Goodwill, whereas at Spirit it’s $45. If you’re really low on money ask a family member or friend to lend you a pair.
Have a white dress and a brown waisted belt? You just made a costume. A Greek Goddess costume costs $54 at Spirit and this mine was put together at Goodwill for only $11.99. Not only could you wear this for Halloween, but also at school with a pair of flats, boots, or wedges. If it’s cold outside throw on a pair of black leggings.
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Sexy devils have been a classic costume over the years. I found this dress for $6.99 and this devil trident for $1.99. You can always create this costume straight from your closet by pulling out a red mini dress and creating horns with a headband and red construction paper.
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The way of the open hand Peter Rabbitt teaches karate, life lessons to DA students Wen Lee Staff Writer De Anza College Karate Sensei (Japanese for instructor) Peter Rabbitt not only passes his knowledge and experience to students in classes offered on campus, he is also involved in the Karate community by offering resources for practitioners of the way of the empty hand. Rabitt was part of De Anza Karate even before he started teaching here in 1990. “I actually started here just like these (students)
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KARATE FOR THE MIND - De Anza quarterback Josh McCain (8) throws a pass Oct. 13 during Saturday’s game against City College Of San Francisco held at De Anza College.
in 1980, under Ploke Sensei who is the other Karate instructor here.” said Sensei Rabbitt. “I started as a beginner and about 10 1/2 years later I was working here.”
Sensei Rabbitt has seen students he trained for years advance to teaching too. Teacher’s Assistant, Adam Weiner, a black belt, said “I’ve been with Sensei Rabbitt for 10 to 15 years with a 10 year break in between, since 1988 as a student.” Rabbitt is also the academic advisor for De Anza’s Shotokan Karate Club. “The purpose of the club is to offer extra curricular activities to all the students in the PE2 class, ‘cause in the PE2 Karate class, we’re limited to class times, so you’re limited in what you can cover as far as material.The club offers extra curricular stuff. We do a tournament here at De Anza once a year. We have four other dojo in the Northern California area that are part of our league, that we’re friendly with, that we go to their tournament every year. So the club offers practice sessions for that. It gets the students prepared. We also do inter-club activities and other social events.” Rabbitt also spoke about Karate in the community. “Karate is like a big family if it’s done right,” he said. “Everybody helps eachother out, and there’s always a really good atmosphere. Everybody is really friendly.” On his philosophy about martial arts, Rabbitt said “The martial arts when they are taught correctly, the whole purpose is to avoid conflict, ‘cause it’s easy to get in a fight but karate is about the empty hand. Its not about offense; it’s about defending myself if I need to.Nobody wins when there’s a confrontation, so that’s one of the main things I try to impart on the students is that it’s not about fighting. It’s about learning how easy it is to hurt somebody and then avoiding it because of that. We try to enforce the concept of avoidance.” De Anza students who wish to get involved or learn more should email Rabbitt at rabbittpete@deanza. edu or visit http://www.daskc.org/
Former paralympian turned instructor Perkins teaches social, physical and life skills to students in Adaptive PE program Adriana Barragan Staff Writer Professor Nathan Perkins, an adaptive physical education instructor, teaches his students the importance of development and maintenance of strength, flexibility, and muscular strength by using fitness equipment and weights. As a Bay Area native, Perkins grew up with his parents, an older brother and sister. He attended an orthopedic handicap
“I wouldn’t be here speaking with you if it hadn’t been for this program.” -Emily King
program from ages 3 to 18 and then graduated with his bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in kinesiology. He was a star athlete for handicapped cross-country and in 1996, he participated in the
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Paralympics games as an athlete and won sixth place. In the late 1990’s Perkins volunteered for the Adaptive PE Program at De Anza and then became an instructor. Edwin Comer, in his fifth year at De Anza, said Perkins was “Very patient and understands how people with disabilities feel because he is handicapped.” Not only does Perkins teach the importance of physical strength but Perkins also stretches the importance of group participation and social skills. “Nathan is a really good teacher and I like how we have group participation because before I started this program I didn’t really talk to anyone and I would eat lunch by myself,” said Emily King, in her ninth year in the program. “Few years from now, I wouldn’t be here speaking with you if it hadn’t been for this program.”
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ADAPTIVE SPORTS - De Anza College Adaptive Sports instructor Nathan Perkins has inspired many students in the decades he has been here. ADRIANA BARRAGAN| La Voz Weekly
Dons lose in matchup with Foohill Owls 4-1 Kim Saminathen Staff Writer De Anza Women’s soccer lost 4-1 against longtime rival team Foothill college on Oct. 23. Team captain Taryn Phillips scored a goal for DeAnza with the help of Lataroma Comesana. “She was dribbling, and I was making a run on the ball,” Phillips said. “I saw a gap. I had her pass it through, and I ran onto it. I one touched it right around the goalie, and it went in.” Phillips gave the play by play. Comesana blocked a pass against Foothill with a jumping front header, and ended the first half with Foothill ahead 2-1. During the second half, Coach Andrew Ransome was heard from the sideline
encouraging players “face up, let’s do it again.” De Anza players and fans were anxious for a comeback. Foothill kept De Anza’s territory busy with shots to goalie Natalie Campos. “It was pretty intense,” Campos said. “We had to stay mentally prepared, and I had to stay in the game.” At the end of the last half. Comesana stole the ball and ran it near Foothill’s goal zone. She went for the shot, but it wasn’t enough. It was blocked by Foothills goal keeper; ending the game at 4-1. “I liked our fighting spirit” head coach Cheryl Owiesny said. “I don’t think the score reflects how we played.”
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SLY (BOTTOM LEFT) - De Anza’s Taryn Phillips (3) slips a pass through the legs of Foothill’s Ariana Jaso (10) during the Oct. 23 match at De Anza College. STRENGTH (TOP LEFT) - De Anza’s Mayra Nava (26) battles Foothill’s Marisa Cavanna (24) for control of the ball during the match against Foothill College. The Dons went on to lose the match 4-1. STEAL (RIGHT) - De Anza’s Haley Morris (2) attempts to steal the ball from Foothill’s Stephanie Sanchez.
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Dons end Butte winning streak with 35-25 win clockwise from top left: QUARTERBACK - Butte College quarterback Nelson Fishback (10) surveys De Anza’s defense before a play during De Anza College’s 35-25 win on Saturday, Oct 20, 2012. JUMP AND CATCH - De Anza’s wide receiver Rodney McKenzie (12) leaps over Butte College’s defensive back Tevin Ivy (4) for a touchdown during Saturday’s game held at De Anza College. CELEBRATION - De Anza College football players celebrate during the Oct. 20 match against Butte College. BATTLE - De Anza wide receiver Bryan Fobbs (1) jumps up for a pass white Butte College defensive back Robby Kendall (6) tries to tackle him. SEARCH - De Anza’s quarterback Josh McCain (8) searches for an open receiver during Saturday’s 35-25 win over Butte College. TACKLE - Butte College linebackers John Batnich (50) and T.C. Rominson (45) tackle De Anza’s running back Kaelum Harvey (21) during the Oct. 20 game. QUARTERBACK - De Anza wide receiver Paris Shaw (15) tries to go the extra yard while Butte College defensive back Solomon Means (24) tries to take him down.
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Student athletes face uphill battle
Volleyball wins
Further budget cuts may affect programs, athletes lives come this November
against Cañada
Rajvir Kaur Staff Writer They are full time De Anza students, part- if not full-time employees and they are also young adults who deal with the everyday life of both home and school. But this group of students has one more commitment: they are student athletes. This group, estimated at between 450 and 480 students, is what represent De Anza College and its students in 19 different sports. They are the De Anza Dons, spending every waking minute in school, practice, games, study hall, work, and where-ever else they need to be. Standing behind these athletes are their coaches, who push their kids above and beyond what they are capable of becoming. The coaches do not just coach a sport, but also teach life lessons. “It’s not just about playing basketball,” said women’s head basketball coach Arden Kragalott, using her girls as an example. “It’s about learning about life and how to get through difficult times. We teach them everything about life.” Playing sports has many benefits. Head coach of men’s basketball, Jason Damjanovic, and head football coach Dan Atencio stand behind their words when they say that for their kids, sports is what keeps them in school. Basketball point-guard George Henderson said that without sports he would “not have that same urge” to get up everyday to go to school. “I probably wouldn’t even be at De Anza. I
Alex Drachink, Water Polo
would probably be working or something,” he said. Football’s wide receiver Bryan Fobbs added that if it hadn’t been for the privilege to play in a sport, which keeps him occupied and focused, “I would have gotten into a lot more trouble.” Volleyball coach Dawnis Guevara describes the impact of sports on athletes as their source of
“... It’s about learning about life and how to get through difficult times.” Arden Kragalott, coach De Anza Women’s Basketball
motivation. Because of their “want” to compete, students are determined to keep their grades up, which ends up making them more successful in the long run, she said. Volleyball’s middle blocker Sarah Wallace called sports an “escape.” Women’s water polo driver Alex Drachnik said she would relate playing in a sport is how she deals with the pressure of classes, finals and school in general. Being privileged to play in sports gives you the ability to “just go and play,” said Wallace. Being held to higher standards than the average student, by the college and state, student athletes
George Henderson, Basketball
Pedro Romero, Water Polo
have to stay on top of their classes and maintain a certain GPA in order to fulfill their hunger to compete. Men’s water polo driver Pedro Romero said playing a sport has made him a better person and encourages him to try harder in order to maintain the academic requirements and to keep on playing. De Anza’s Athletics department has taken many cuts already and there are many future cuts to come, especially if Proposition 30 does not pass. The college’s Iinstructional Budget and Planning Team recently listed three unnamed athletic teams among 10 programs to cut if the budget does not improve. Sports has been and continues to be an area more targeted than others and all coaches agree that if Prop. 30 fails, they are going to “get hit pretty hard.” Some argue that cutting teams would only cause further enrollment woes. As stated on the De Anza website, a part of the mission of the college is to challenge students and develop characters and abilities and turn students into potential leaders. If PE and Athletics get cut, along with other smaller departments, some students may not get that privilege of completing their mission.
Sarah Wallace, Volleyball
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Castro sets record, shares fitness regimen
From soccer to cross-country
Kim Saminathen Staff Writer Katie Castro is at the start line. Her blood is pumping. Her adrenaline is rushing. She hears the gun and then her mind goes blank. She starts running. For the first 800 meters, she focuses on nothing except to get in front of the pack. At mile 2 when the pain hits, she zeros in on positive thoughts. With 800 meters to go, Castro is relying on the energy she gets from running to keep her motivated. She picks up her pace and gives it all she has. She jumps over people who have passed out or have thrown up. One hundred meters left. Castro kicks it in, and she is in the zone. She only has one goal in mind. Make it to the finish line, first. Castro, 19, became the first woman in De Anza College history to break the 18 minute barrier at the NorCal Preview Meet, finishing at 17:59. She has won five straight meets in a row and is ranked as the No. 2 community college runner in California. Castro comes from the University of the Pacific. She is a biology major. This is her first year at Deanza, and the womens cross country team is now No. 1 in NorCal, and placed fourth in the state. “She is on a roll, and no one is even close,” cross country coach Nick Mattis said. But Castro didn’t start off with cross country. She was first passionate about soccer. She credits her high DIET OF AN ATHLETE - Castro credits keeping up the cardio, by biking and swimming, as well as a pescaterian diet of seafood and keeping well hydrated to keeping in shape on and off season.
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Kim Saminathen Staff Writer De Anza women’ s volleyball dominated Cañada college with a straight three set win, Oct 24. Cañada couldn’t defend itself against De Anza’s overpowering defense. Outside hitter and middle blocker Katherine Ja jumped to strike the ball down several times in the first set. “I make sure to get there on time, and spot the ball early,” Ja said. The first set ended with the score of 25-9. The major plays of the second set were Jenny Tran and outside hitter and defensive specialist Ida Rivera each scoring four points in a row with their serve; ending at 25-6. Eric Benjamin, a student and fan at DeAnza said, “It’s a blow-out game. Cañada is a new team, and De Anza has lots of veteran players.” De Anza was well prepared for their opponents plays. Michelle Deemer, middle blocker, “acted as a wall,” teammate Katherine Ja said. “She didn’t let anything get passed her.” DeAnza kept its opponents’ score under 10 points for every set throughout the game. “I’m very pleased about the outcome,” said coach Dawnis Guevara “They did very well and they didn’t let up.” Setter Alyssa Tarrant scored the final point with a serve ending the third set and game at 25-8.
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in three straight
contact Kim Saminathen at lavoz@fhda.edu school soccer coach for giving her the idea to run long distances. “He inspired and encouraged me to try out for the cross country team,” Castro says. This was the beginning of cross country, marathons and triathlons for her. During her intense triathlon training last summer, Castro was involved in a bike crash that left her with a concussion and out for a week, causing her to miss her very first triathlon. But not even a bike crash can slow her down. “The race is about putting in the hard work you have trained for,” Castro says. She plans on accomplishing the triathlon next summer. Katie talks about her secrets to staying fit on and off season. She keeps up her cardio when she is not running by cross-training in swimming and biking. She stays on a well balanced pescatarian diet of seafood and keeps well hydrated for her runs. The women’s cross-country team is training hard to hit more record breaking titles at the Northern California Championships in November. Castro’s teammate Yaritza Barajas says, “She is an amazing and phenomenal runner.” Castro only has two years of college running experience. But with all the headlines she is making, there is no doubt that Katie Castro has put cross-country back on the map for Deanza.
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Ifra Iftikhar Staff Writer Paying for higher education is turning out to be a growing problem among students. Quality higher education in the U.S. has been branded only to fit in students who can afford it. So what do lower income level students do? They sell their soul to the devil and pull out loans to attend an excellent school. According to the White House website, the United States ranks ninth in the world for students enrolled in institutions of higher education, but 16th in awarding
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Christine Jehng Staff Writer Halloween has sadly evolved from a simple holiday where kids dress up and go doorto-door trick-or-treating to a holiday where girls try to outslut each other at whatever dignified evening festivities they choose to partake in. A thong is not a costume. If all your supposedly creative mind can muster up is wearing your underwear as an outfit, I have severe concerns about your safety and condition by the end of the night. A classic line from a classic American movie: “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it,”— “Mean Girls.” I’ve had the misfortune of seeing girls at parties wearing a plastic bra, a sheer cover up and glitter make-up, and I feel as though I’ve been transported to a pornographic version of “Zenon, Girl of the 21st
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Century.” It is not a pretty sight. It’s sad to see that young girls are following this trend of bearing it all on a night clearly meant to be fun and basically funny. When did Halloween get so sexualized? Honestly, it’s ridiculous how inappropriate adult Halloween costumes have gotten nowadays. We go from a cute baby angel to an angel who wears nothing but fishnets and wings. Sure, sport the fallen angel look. We are allowed to be bad at times. Just don’t fall all the way down into the gutter. Every thing from a witch costume right down to a “Bollywood Ho” has been sexualized to accentuate and expose most of a woman’s
figure. Let your costume be a reflection of your imagination and attitude. The lingerie can sit this one out. Mix it up! Be Bubblegum Princess from the show “Adventure Time” or maybe Mitt Romney’s binder of women, or even Democratic Party Big Bird. Go outrageous with costumes by picking or putting together something original, funny and creative. Awkward is the new cute. So rock those awkward, weird quirky costumes. You can still dress trashy under the costume if you’d like. At least people who don’t want to be subjected to it would be spored. October is the beginning of
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them the freedom to cap their monthly payments at 10 percent of monthly income. If approved, most types of college loans will be forgiven after 20 years. The “Know Before You Owe” campaign by the U.S. Dept. of Education and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asks for a “Shopping Sheet” that allows new students to compare loan packages, see what kind of aid they qualify for, and decide on the best option available before they make a final decision on accepting admission to a college. None of these measures, however, will come into effect if we don’t support them. It is our job as voters and students to help the fellow students that fall through the cracks of our flawed education system.
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beanie days, sweater weather and cuddle season. The last thing I would think of is wearing just a bra and panties in this 65-degree weather. In case you catch the flu sporting your lingerie costume, De Anza Health Services is providing free flu shots. I’ve had the misfortune of seeing girls at parties wearing a plastic bra, a sheer cover up and glitter make-up, and I feel as though I’ve been transported to a pornographic version of “Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century.” It is not a pretty sight. Ladies, let the cute guy checking you out from the other corner of the room see how cool, unique and hilarious your outfit is. You’ll have a chance of at least attracting a guy with a sense of humor. Believe in the subtleness of the term “peek-a-boo.” Chances of you getting drunk are pretty high, so just enjoy the night without having to worry about some creepy guy or girl following you all night long. You really don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb or even worse, have a disastrous wardrobe malfunction. Boys seem to still keep in the spirit of celebrating Halloween without letting their junk hang out, why can’t the girls follow suit? Keep it classy yet sassy, not trashy ladies. Don’t trick yourself into getting a treat you might regret.
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October 29, 2012
“Do you believe in the paranormal?” Azad Balabanian, Biology
I do not believe in the paranormal. To me, it’s just a myth that people have been believing in. Everything can be explained using science. There are things that we don’t know about [in] nature yet, but that is not the paranormal.
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Steven Zhou, Business and Economics
No. It is ridiculous. I mean, religiously I do, I believe in demonic possessions. But I do not believe in vampires or werewolves or anything. That is ridiculous.
Quang Duoung, Biology and Chemistry
I do believe in paranormal activity because I always believe that there is something we need to discover. I know we haven’t had any scientific proof yet, but I think in the future we will have devices that prove that [the] paranormal exist.
Amanda Camillo, Theater
I believe in the paranormal because I don’t see a reason not to believe in it. There is no concrete proof that says, “no it doesn’t exist.” So many religions believe in after life and so it probably does [exist].
Jasmine Liungberg, Political Science
I believe in ghosts. The house where I lived I saw things that couldn’t be explained. I heard voices. My sister and I saw a psychic in Sweden and [they] showed [me] a picture of my house and they told me it was haunted. I was told that his father killed the ghost I saw. I learned to ignore it.
-Photos and Interviews by Noopur Jatania Staff Writer
De Anza College Dining Services MONDAY • Soup: Chicken Noodle • Pizza: Roast Chicken, Ranch, Tomato, Chilies and Chipotle • Salad: Chinese Chicken • Pasta: Beef Stroganoff
Menu: Oct. 29 - Nov. 2
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
• Soup: Tortellini • Pizza: Italian Meat Lovers Combo • PANZANELLA SALAD: Smoked Ham, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Provolone, Pepperocini, Romain, Spring Mix with Toasted Torn Sourdough and Balsamic Vinaigrette • Pasta: Southwestern
• Soup: Cream of Celery • Pizza: California Bacon • Salad: Spring Greens, Fresh Apple, Candied Walnuts, Cranberries, Blue Cheese and Oil & Balsamic Dressing • WEDNESDAY SPECIALTY PASTA Gnocci: Potato Pasta with Roasted Chicken, Gorgonzola Cream, Toasted Walnuts and Fresh Sage
• Soup: Beef Noodle • Pizza: Mediterranean Feta and Veggie • Gnocci: Potato Pasta with Roasted Chicken, Gorgonzola Cream, Toasted Walnuts and Fresh Sage • Pasta: Broccoli Bow Tie
For all of your on-campus dining needs, visit the FOOD COURT in the upper level of the Hinson Campus Center FRIDAY • Pizza: Chef’s Choice • Soup: New England Clam Chowder
Burger of the Week:Thai Beef - Curried Ground Beef Burger, Spicy Sweet Mango Salso, Cilantro,Tomato and Iceberg on White
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