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Higher Education March in Sacramento Monday, April 21, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. State Capitol, Sacramento
Students, staff and faculty from CSUs, UCs, CCs and the K-12 system will march from Raley Field to the State Capitol to oppose the governor’s proposed 2008-09 education budget cuts of $5.4 billion, including a $403.5 million cut to community colleges. A bus to Sacramento will leave from De Anza Parking Lot B at 6 a.m.; students, faculty and staff should arrive at 5 a.m. For more information, go to http://www. studentsforcalifornia.org. Students taking the bus will return around 4:30 pm.
Writing Hour Monday, APRIL 21, 4-5:30 p.m., Writing & Reading Center, ATC 309
Have fun writing poems, stories, non-fiction, plays, movie scripts, novels or anything else. Participants will share writings, positive comments and applause. Professor and humorist Bob Dickerson will provide non-required prompts and help. Anything goes, including dangling modifiers and inappropriate exclamations. This event will be held every Monday during spring quarter.
TUESDAY Latino Heritage Event: Aztec Indigenous Performance and Lecture Tuesday, April 22, 4-5:30 p.m., Campus Center ROOMS A&B LEAD!, the Latino Heritage Month Program, Institute of Community and Civic Engagement, Puente Project and MAIZ present “Aztec: an Indigenous Performance and Lecture.” For more information e-mail communityengagement@ deanza.edu or call 408-864-8349.
New Student & Parent College Nights Tuesday, April 22 & Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-8 p.m. Gymnasium (PE2)
The Office of Outreach & Relations with Schools along with college divisions, departments and programs will greet and meet future students from neighboring high schools. Contact Rob Mieso at miesorob@deanza.edu for information.
WEDNESDAY De Anza Earth Day BioTour Event Wednesday, April 23 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., CAMPUS CENTER ROOMS A&B 1-3 p.m., MAIN QUAD
Join De Anza College and BioTour for environmental education through speakers, demonstrations and taking action in celebration of Earth Day. Demonstrations of a vegetable oil waste biofuel-powered bus and conversion engine, along with music and taste-testing of organic fruits will take place in the Main Quad. Go to http://www.biotour.org for information.
De Anza Democracy Matters Club Wednesday, April 23, 1-2 P.M., front of Library
Democracy Matters is opening a new chapter at De Anza College. All students interested in American politics, clean election reform and democratic movements are welcome. Meetings will be weekly. For more information, please e-mail deanzademocracy@gmail.com or go to democracymatters.org.
De Anza Classified Senate Election, Ice Cream Social Wednesday, April 23, 1:30-3 p.m. Administration BUILDING Lobby
De Anza classified staff members are invited to vote, socialize and enjoy ice cream.
THURSDAY Dance Master Class/Workshop Thursday, April 24, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., PE 11U
Alfonso King will give a master class and workshop as part of the Creative Arts/DASB speaker series. King is the founder and artistic director of LINES Ballet in San Francisco. He has created works for the Dallas Opera, the Joffrey Ballet and the Swedish Ballet. For information contact Warren Lucas at lucaswarren@fhda.edu.
Club Day Thursday, April 24, 11 A.m.-1:30 p.m., Main Quad
Check out the De Anza clubs, watch club performances, enjoy music and get free treats. In the event of rain, this event will be held on May 1.
Author TO SPEAK: The Devil in Silicon Valley Thursday, April 24, 1:30-3 p.m. Campus Center Rooms A&B
Dr. Stephen J. Pitti, author of “The Devil in Silicon Valley: Northern California, Race and Mexican Americans,” will tell why ethnic Mexicans – rather than computer programmers – should take center stage in contemporary discussions of Silicon Valley, challenging conventional thinking about Silicon Valley’s central commodity and drawing out stories documenting the Latino/Latina experience in the valley. Pitti is a professor of History and American Studies and Director of the Program in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration at Yale University.
FRIDAY DE ANZA Health Fair Friday April 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Quad
Medical lab technician students will be doing glucose and cholesterol testing and the Cupertino Lion’s Club Health Screening Van will be offering diabetes screenings, blood pressure checks, hearing and vision screening. Other participants include Chiroworks Care Center, The Sequoia Center, National Council on Drug Dependency, Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous and a homeopathy practitioner. For information, e-mail Mary Jo Lomax at lomaxmaryjo@fhda.edu or call 408-864-8903.
SATURDAY Brazilian Guitarist Ahmed El-Salamouny Saturday, April 26, 7-11 p.m., A 11 - Choral Hall
Brazilian classical guitarist Ahmed El-Salamouny will perform. Admission is $12/17 for students and seniors and $15/20 for general admission, available from http://www.sbgs.org or at the door. Sponsored by the South Bay Guitar Society and the Creative Arts Division. Also, El-Salamouny will lead a Brazilian Guitar Workshop on Sunday, April 27 at 11 a.m. in the Instrumental Room - A 31. Bring your guitar. $15 at door.
NEXT WEEK Club Karaoke Tuesday, April 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Campus Center Patio
Students and staff are invited to come and sing.
Graduation Workshop Tuesday, April 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Quad
Learn how to earn an AA/AS degree and how to participate in the graduation ceremony. De Anza encourages students to obtain an associate’s degree, even if they are transferring. For information contact Dr. Howard Irvin, Dean of Counseling at 408-864-8945.
Paid Internships Tuesday, April 29 at 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Hinson Campus Center, Room 251
These informational meetings explain the yearlong paid internships available for students through the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Internship Program. For information go to http://internships.fhda.edu.
CalSTRS Fundamentals Tuesday, April 29, 3-4:30 P.M., District Board Room
Faculty and administrators are invited to attend a workshop on the California State Teachers’ Retirement System to learn the basic information about CalSTRS, the CalSTRS Retirement Formula, and steps to take in planning for retirement. Contact Patricia Paulino at ext. 6219 or Patti Conens at ext. 6220 to RSVP.
Statewide Conference: Equity=Excellence Thursday-Friday, May 1-2 Santa Clara Hyatt Regency Hotel
The Office of Diversity is sponsoring a conference, “Equity=Excellence: California Community Colleges in the Vanguard of Change,” with the goal of sharing effective educational practices for serving community colleges’ diverse populations. Register at http://www.deanza.edu/diversity/conference/ index.html for a discounted price of $300 for De Anza faculty/staff and $25 for students.
The De Anza Flea Market Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Parking Lots A and B
The De Anza Associated Student Body Flea Market is held on the first Saturday of every month (rain, shine or holidays) in Campus Parking Lots A and B. For information, go to http://www. deanza.edu/fleamarket, call 408-864-8414 or e-mail fleamarket@deanza.edu.
Plan ahead for Literary Arts Festival The De Anza Literary Arts Festival will take place on May 5-8 and feature: • Al Young, Bay Area poet and novelist with bassist Dan Robbins on Tuesday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m. • Marilyn Chin, award winning poet from San Diego State on Wednesday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. • Regie Cabico, performance poet on Wednesday & Thursday, May 7-8 at 2:30 p.m. • Francisco Jimenez, prize winning memoirist and oral historian on Thursday, May 8 at 12:30 p.m.
APRIL 21, 2008 INFO
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MAY 4-10
FALL IN LONDON INFORMATIONAL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Don Bautista Room
In Campus Abroad to London, students will participate in a 12-unit British Life and Culture Program focusing on historical, political, economic and cultural aspects of contemporary Britain. The approximate cost is $4,620 plus airfare. Other meetings will be held on May 14 and June 16. For information call Art Turmelle at 650-949-7614.
Bicoastal Symposium Host Site Monday, May 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m., location TBA
Robert Reich, the 22nd Secretary of Labor and current professor of public policy at UC Berkeley will be on campus to interact with De Anza students, as well as students from Miami and New York via teleconference, on “Economic Empowerment Through Civic Engagement.” For more information, contact Rowena Tomaneng at 408-864-8286 or Myra Cruz at 408-864-8215.
Fujitsu Planetarium naming celebration TUESDAY, MAY 6, 9-11 a.m. 9-10 a.m.-- Brunch reception, location TBD 10 a.m.--Program and sign unveiling, Planetarium
This event will celebrate Fujitsu Computer Systems’ $1 million gift to De Anza College, which includes a naming gift for the Planetarium. Immediately following will be an optional Planetarium show.
ICC Spring Carnival Thursday, May 8, Main Quad
The ICC sponsored carnival will offer games and prizes for students.
Language Exchange Program Deadline to sign up: May 9
retreat to inform and refresh De Anza College classified staff. Cost is $5. Staff should sign up by 4 p.m. on May 2. For information and to pay contact Melodie Cheney in Admissions and Records at ext. 8342, Lois Jenkins in Marketing at ext. 8948, Ann Leever in Learning Center West Rm. 102 at ext. 8490 or C.J. Jones in the Fitness and Wellness Center at ext. 8594.
Carolyn Keen Literature Prize Deadline: FRIDAY May 16
The Carolyn Keen Literature Prize grants annual awards to outstanding essays written by students at De Anza College on works of literature. Students should submit two copies of each essay, a one-page cover letter and contact information to Professor Steve Howland’s mailbox in the Language Arts Division. Prizes range from $100-300 and the winning essay will be published in Red Wheelbarrow.
UPCOMING “DUEL AT DE ANZA” AUTOCROSS Sunday, May 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Parking Lots A & B
Watch drivers navigate the course in cars of all types. Admission is free for spectators; registered drivers pay. To register to drive call 408-864-8527.
THEATER: ERIK FLATMO Monday, May 19, 10:30 A.M., G 3
Erik Flatmo is a San Francisco set designer who has worked with the San Francisco Opera Center, Stanford Summer Theater, A.C.T. Conservatory and Yale Repertory Theater. This event is presented as part of the Visiting Artists Series. For information contact Todd Gutmann at gutmanns@hotmail.com
Student Athlete recognition Wed, May 21 1:30 P.M.-3, Conference room b
The LEP helps students find language partners who are native speakers of the language they are trying to learn, so they can help each other learn each other’s native language. The event will take place from May 19-May 30. Applications are available at ATC 304 and at http:// faculty.deanza.edu/ifftmaryanne/. (Select “Language Exchange”).
AUTO TECH GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, June 6, all day, Sunol Golf & Country Club
Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis: Silicon Valley Saturday, May 10, 5 p.m.: registration, 6 p.m.: WALK Sunken Garden
VISITING ARTISTS: LISA MALETTE, KIT WILDER Wednesday, June 11, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. California History Center
This walk is the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. The evening includes entertainment and food. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles on a lit path around the De Anza campus, starting at the Sunken Garden. The route is wheelchair accessible. Children, strollers and dogs on leash are welcome. See http://california.ccfa.org for more information.
MICHAEL SPIRO IN CONCERT Saturday, May 10, 7-10 p.m., Choral Hall A 11
A free Latin Jazz performance by Michael Spiro., is an internationally recognized percussionist and recording artist who has worked with David Byrne, The Caribbean Jazz project, Bobby McFerrin and Carlos Santana. For artist information, go to http://www.michaelspiro.com. For information contact dunnron@deanza.edu.
MAY 11-17 Poetry Writing Week Monday, May 12-Thursday, May 15, 4-5 P.M., WRC De Anza College’s Spring Fling Wednesday, May 14, 2-4 p.m., Campus Center A&B
This annual celebration reception is for De Anza administrators, faculty and classified staff.
De Anza College Spring Job Fair Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Campus Center A&B
Approximately 45 local employers will meet students and discuss employment opportunities. Students should bring resumes to the event. For more info contact Cindy Lister at 408-864-5716.
Guitar Recital with Steve Lin Thursday, May 15, 12:30 p.m.
This event features guitarist Steve Lin. For information contact Ron Dunn at dunnron@deanza.edu.
SUMMER IN VIETNAM APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, May 16
Students are invited to travel the length of Vietnam from July 22-August 20, as they earn De Anza College credit. A cost of $3,000 includes airfare, food and lodging. For information contact Professor Vu-Duc Vuong at vuduc.vuong@ gmail.com or 415-407-6282.
De Anza Classified STAFF Professional Retreat Friday, May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saratoga Springs
The Classified Senate is holding a professional
The annual Caracci Memorial Scholarship fund raiser golf tournament and dinner, sponsored by the Auto Tech Department, will include raffle prizes. Proceeds go for student scholarships. For information and cost contact Dave Capitolo at 408-864-8312 or e-mail capitolodave@fhda.edu.
Kit Wilder and Lisa Malette, directors from City Lights Theater in San Jose, will speak to students. This season, Wilder is directing “A Few Good Men” and Mallette is directing “Hair.” For artist information go to http://www.cltc.org; for event information contact Todd Gutmann at gutmanns@hotmail.com.
ONGOING CCP Seeks Partners for ESL Students REGISTER Now through Friday, April 25
Cross-Cultural Partners needs fluent speakers of English to talk to English as a Second Language students and share their culture. No experience is necessary. A commitment of five hours during spring quarter is required. Sign up now through April 25 online at http://deanza.edu/ccpartners.
Take the 10,000 Step Challenge -- Again!
The spring quarter challenge to walk 10,000 steps a day is under way for the next nine weeks. This quarter there is one team for the entire De Anza community. For information contact Mary Jo Lomax at 408-864-8903.
LIBRARY DISPLAYS
Displays on exhibit at the A. Robert DeHart Learning Center include “Mysteries” by the library staff and giant informational posters in support of peace from the World Peace Buddist Club, organized by Soka Gakkai International.
DISCOUNTS ON AMC MOVIE TICKETS
The De Anza’s Student Accounts Office offers discounted AMC tickets to students with DASB cards. Tickets range from $6-7.50 depending on how recent the movie is and when the movie will be seen.
Important Dates April 21-May 9: ICC Alkaline Battery Drive April 25: Last day to drop with no record of grade May 2: Last day to request P/NP grade May 8: Spring Carnival May 19-June 6: ICC Food Drive May 20: Last day to drop with “W” May 24-26: College closed for Memorial Day June 6: Last day to add CAOS and Skills self-paced classes. June 27: Last day to file for spring degree June 28: Graduation; speaker will be author and Santa Clara University Professor Francisco Jiminez June 30: First day of summer session
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CAMPUS NEWS
Windfall for De Anza as Measure C funds released Daniel Gamberg LA VOZ NEWS
After 19 months of litigation, the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Measure C funds have been released. The funds are aimed at updating and repairing both Foothill and De Anza campuses. The district has strategic plans to allocate the $490.8 million in funds over the upcoming decades, and last August the district released its funding project lists. The projects were scheduled tentatively, as the district awaited a verdict from the Sixth District Court of Appeals on a lawsuit brought against it by Aaron Katz and Melvin Emerich. Katz and Emerich contended that since they owned land in the district but were not residents, it was unfair that they should be required to contribute funds
to a measure on which they were not allowed to vote. Last week an updated draft schedule was released prioritizing each project at De Anza. “We were doing bits and pieces of the schedule before since we had a limited amount of money … but now that we have the green light we just updated the schedule,” said VP of Finance and College Services Jeanine Hawk. Sixty nine projects totaling approximately $205 million are proposed to renovate De Anza. However, of the original proposals, several have been cancelled, including the conversion of the Euphrat Museum into classrooms and the installation of a new roof on the G building. These funds will be allocated to existing projects. Also cancelled was the proposal for a VTA Transit Center on campus. However, VTA has proposed a secondary transit center at no cost to the college. The transit center would provide an on
campus post for Route 23 within the campus drive on the north side of parking lot A. The transit center would require the removal of eleven parking spaces. The decision is currently under review. More than 20 projects are active or in programming, a preliminary schematic phase. Projects in programming are determined by “the need for additional classroom space for students,” Hawk said. “That’s the number one driver.” The projects in programming include the construction of a $36.8 million Mediated Learning Center, measuring 54,583 square feet and planned for the west side of campus between the California History Center and Highway 85. The Mediated Learning Center will house 13 classrooms for various courses and divisions such as World Languages and Social Sciences and will include an anthropology classroom, lab and museum. The Technology Resources, Distance Learning and Staff Development groups will form a faculty resource area for integrating technology in the classroom and staff development. The renovation of the Multicultural Center, the Baldwin Winery, the East Cottage and the Seminar Building are also all in the programming phase. The expansions of the planetarium and automotive technology facilities have both been suspended. The auto technology facility has not been renovated since its establishment. The Signage and Wayfinding Project is also currently in progress. The project entails mounting new parking and directional signs on all parking structures and
“The need for additional ... space for students [is] the number one driver.” Jeanine Hawk, vice president of finance and college services
roadways, in addition to resigning and color-coding each quad to coincide with new campus maps and kiosks. Refreshing multimedia rooms and equipment, installing new printers, desktop computers, furniture and equipment are all projects in progress, as well. The furniture and equipment funds are on a 15-year plan in five-year increments with a primary goal of upgrading classroom furniture for students. In the upcoming years De Anza can expect to see repairs to the football stadium, which include installing artificial turf and the resurfacing of the track. The Sunken Garden will also be renovated.
The $490.8 million from Measure C will be distributed among several different programs.
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PEOPLE ON CAMPUS
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All You Need is Love The De Anza World Peace Buddhists Club transforms the library into a world peace exhibit to promote non-violence and global awareness Jon Forbes LA VOZ NEWS
Are you a De Anza student seeking enlightenment, but just aren’t ready to leave the Bay Area to live the life of a monk in the Himalayas? Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk from the 13th century, would say that that’s not a problem. Every week, ordinary De Anza students meet to discuss and debate the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism. The World Peace Buddhists Club has 10 active members according to co-president Hirano Yu, a second year history major. “People don’t have to go to mountains or temples,” said Yu of Nichiren Buddhism. “People can practice this Buddhism in their ordinary lives.” “One of our members was talking about somebody else who was enlightened, went to the mountains and was never heard from again,” added Waigi Collins, a first year De Anza student who wants to study international business at UCLA. “If you’re enlightened, you’re not going to be selfish and not share that enlightenment with others.” Lisa Noon co-founded the club about three years ago along with Mariko Nakumura. Noon later transferred to UC Santa Cruz, where she also started a similar club, according to her younger brother Jeff, who is a current co-president. One need not be a Nichiren Buddhist to join the club. “I think we should have more inter religious conversation,” said Yu. “There are thousands of sects of Buddhism and I follow one,” said Jeff Noon. “I’m open to all sects. I’m open to all religions.” Jeff Wong, a Christian, is also a member of the club. He said he agrees with Nichiren Buddhism’s emphasis on happiness and discovering yourself. “It’s really up to you to discover the truth,” said Wong. The club is currently displaying a poster ex-
hibit in the library entitled “Transforming the Human Spirit.” The exhibit was created by Soka Gakkai International, an international lay Buddhist organization that promotes peace, human rights and nuclear disarmament. “The display is Buddhist but it’s also for those who aren’t Buddhist,” said Collins, the club’s treasurer. “Because it’s a humanism thing, it was necessary we showed it in the library so others could see it.”
“People don’t have to go to mountain’s or temples. They can practice this Buddhism in ther ordinary lives.” Hirano Yu, World Peace Buddhists Club co-president
Collins said the display can bring awareness of human rights issues to those who are otherwise too busy to follow current events. “It’s not really people’s fault they don’t pay attention [to human rights] but we’re trying to make them more aware,” Collins said. “They have the choice now to react or to not react.” Yu said the exhibit has already been hosted by Nichiren Buddhist clubs at other colleges in the Bay Area. He added that the club wants to bring in speakers from outside the De Anza community for their weekly discussions. Nichiren stressed egalitarianism, where anybody can achieve enlightenment, but SGI was excommunicated by the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood in 1991. “Nichiren Buddhism taught that everyone is capable of being happy,” said Francisco Soberanis, a motion illustration student. “They don’t need the priesthood to achieve happiness.”
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“Sometimes people in developed countries don’t pay attention to what’s going on in the world,” said Mayaki Nitta, signing the exhibit guest book. The World Peace Buddhist Club is displaying a poster exhibit in the Learning Center to promote peace, human rights and nuclear disarmament.
Jon Forbes is a staff reporter for La Voz. JAY DONDE/ LA VOZ
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APRIL 21, 2008
DASB RALLY GARNERS SUPPORT De Anza College students gathered in the main quad Tuesday, April 14, in support of the upcoming DASB sponsored trip to Sacramento to march in the capital against recent budget cuts. Most expressed concern for other students, and openly questioned how this would affect the local student community.
“I was injured. I only had 30 percent use of my arms. Only after [that], I borrowed $500 from my grandparents so I could enroll in college. But I was able to meet with school counselors and instructors who helped me. I’m afraid other students in the same situation won’t have my opportunities. [This budget cut] is potentially going to slam the door in their faces.” – Michaelina Zmijewski (below), education major “I just wanted to help. It’s insane that as students we have to fight for this.” – Mercedes De Ariva (left), regional development major
“It’s really important that we support each other. A lot of people don’t have money to pay more than they already are. – Fernando Sanchez (far left), engineering major
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MURPHY|CONTINUED FROM FRONT There are no plans to reformat the present curriculum within these programs. In terms of the proposed movement of the Distance Learning Center away from its present instructional position to facilitate more collaboration between the Technology Resources Group and the Distance Learning Program, there was some obvious opposition during the Academic Senate meeting. The Technology Resources group is currently housed under the Finance and College Services Division. Representatives from the Distance Learning Center expressed concern that it is being pushed in the direction of technology instead of the direction of academia, and the members, concerned about the lines of communication, felt that this could potentially undermine the academic importance of their department. Director of the Distance Learning Center Linda Elvin referred to a survey by the Instructional Technology Counsel that stated that the trend in the last ten years has been to move the distance learning programs away from an IT classification and into the academic domain. “Consequently this type of reorganization could be a backtrack,” it read.
The issue of the reclassification of two open associate vice president positions also met with some opposition. Several members of the Academic Senate felt that it would be a hasty decision to essentially “grandfather in” members of the administration into associate vice president positions without clarifying what the job description of those position would be. The newly reclassified positions would be the associate vice president of instruction and the associate vice president of finance and college services. The purpose of this proposed classification would be to alleviate some of the workload currently handled by the vice presidents of these respective divisions. The reorganization of De Anza is definitely in the preliminary stages at, but President Brian Murphy noted that “this initiative will take place in the short term, hopefully by the start of the next academic year.” Audrey Barker is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact her at audreybarker@lavozdeanza.com.
Extra help for transfer students Shabnam Mahmoudkhan LA VOZ NEWS
De Anza College will be launching a faculty mentoring program next year to help students succeed by pairing them with faculty members trained to give academic advice in their major. “Our counseling faculty is really busy with the general education requirements and getting students to transfer, and they feel pressure,” said Paul Setziol, who first pitched the idea to the Academic Senate. “This way the students get to talk with experts representing their fields and regarding majors more specifically,” he said. Setiziol feels De Anza needs both counselors helping students with university transfer G.E. requirements and adjunct advisers who are more specialized in major-related course requirements. The program will be tested this fall after faculty volunteers have been trained as advisers. “A pure guess is that the cost of the pilot is going to be no more than $5000,” Setziol said. “There will be
some expenses for an event to get students to participate, and a very small amount to the faculty members who are volunteering to go through the training and do this.” When students fill out their application for De Anza College they indicate a major, and what the program is intended to do is to give students an adviser’s name and contact information in that specific field. The professor will, in turn, be given the students’ contact information. “Communication will be greatly facilitated,” Setiziol said. At the beginning of this year, Andrew Lamanque, the Institutional Researcher of the college, heard about the program and started pushing to get the program settled quicker. “We hope that this contact and learning experience will result in a higher percentage of students staying at De Anza to complete their goals,” said LaManque. Shabnam Mahmoudkhan is freelance reporter for La Voz.
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APRIL 21, 2008
Warrior poet bares heart to readers, students Jay Donde LA VOZ NEWS
Brian Turner isn’t your typical Iraq War veteran. But then again, he isn’t your typical poet either. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a master’s degree in fine arts, Turner enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for seven years as an infantryman and fire team leader. After completing his education – which included time as an undergrad at Fresno City College – Turner joined up and was deployed with the 10th Mountain Division to Bosnia-Herzegovina from 1999 to 2000. But it was only after he was sent to Iraq in 2003 that he started coming into his own as a poet, writing the material that would eventually be collected into his first book, the Beatrice Hawley award-winning “Here, Bullet,” which he discussed with a group of 20 students and faculty members on April 11 at De Anza’s Writing and Reading Center. Ken Weisner, De Anza writing instructor and Red Wheelbarrow adviser, describes Turner as “a poet of courage, conscience and deep thinking.” For many, poetry can be a way of coping with the traumas and stresses thrown at them by life. But for Turner, writing poems such as “Observation Post #71” and “2000 lbs.” was not a matter of therapy, but of record. Much of the material in his book was composed while he was still in Iraq, in moments of
calm under his flashlight’s surreal red glow. “It wasn’t cathartic. I didn’t get anything off my chest. Because after [I wrote], there’s still today, still this moment. I could still get shot through the window or get hit by a mortar. Death seemed always present.” Turner’s poetry is stark, almost bare. Yet his vivid descriptions evoke a tone of mad doom and resignation to it, affecting all the war’s parties, Americans and Iraqis, soldiers and civilians. “I try to write poems that are accessible, that you can inhabit that world and see what happens,” he says. Going to Iraq was a difficult decision for Turner, who disagrees with U.S. foreign policy regarding the war. At one point, he says, he considered refusing to serve, going to prison or even escaping to Australia. Ultimately, he acquiesced and was deployed. He cites his connection to the men in his fire team, Tom Bosch, Tony Fiorillo and David Jakowski, as his reason. “I love this country. This is my home. And I value service to this country. But it’s not running how it should be. “People should be talking about this. There’s sort of a silence about this war. People feel like they don’t have the authority to write about it if they weren’t there. Even if they were, there’s sort of like this hierarchy of trauma in the military. It’s kind of silly.” Still, his poetry has struck a chord, among both the general public and other service members.
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Brian Turner, born and raised in the Central Valley, served in Iraq with 2nd Infantry. “[After the book was published] I was contacted by a colonel who’d written a book on tactics. He wrote me, ‘To Brian Turner, the son of a bitch who talks with ghosts, and reminds me of my own.’” Jay Donde is the editor in chief of La Voz. Contact him at lavoz@fhda.edu.
July 22–August 20, 2008
Chào Việt Nam!
Travel the length of Vietnam: Cần Thơ Vũng Tàu Hồ Chí Minh City Huế
Đà Nẵng Hà Nội Sapa Hạ Long Bay
Designed for students who want a solid, well rounded Experience the country! introduction to Vietnam. Enjoy the adventures! Earn college credits!
Orientation Meetings:
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Vietnam in Việt Nam De Anza students at the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) in Hà Nội – Summer 2007
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Monday, April 14, 12:30 - 1:30, El Clemente Room, De Anza College Wednesday, April 16, noon - 1:00, KCI Room 4006, Foothill College July 22-24: Classes at De Anza, for preparation July 28 – August 20: Travel to, from, and inside Vietnam Enrolled as De Anza students (tuition & fees) Overseas medical insurance (the cost varies with age) Valid passports (we'll take care of necessary visas)
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The seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. And where better to witness all seven capital vices than the freak show that we know as reality television? Hey, too bad it’s not really reality. It’s sad to think about it, but the truth is that the day we embraced reality television as an acceptable form of entertainment is the day we also collectively decided to accept that networks think we have the mental capacities of a small rock. Cheap shows with cheap production. It’s the equivalent of a ‘Made In China’ Faberge egg or a cubic zirconium wedding ring. It’s still
Like a rum salesman at an A.A. meeting, reality television presents a number of problems. television, and it’s still entertainment, and that’s what you want, right? And though even the cheesiest of reality shows, like Brett Michaels “Rock of Love,” get millions of viewers, most would agree the satisfaction quickly fades away, leaving you wondering, “What the hell did I just do for the last six hours?” And then it hits you; the ‘America’s Next Top Model: Cycle Three’ marathon just stole one fourth of your day, and you’re not getting that back. Yet it’s the kind of television that networks love to produce. Use poorly compensated fame - grubbers instead of professional actors, and cut out the writers and you’ve got a hit show. And more than anything, there’s the age-old excuse that if people want it, who are producers and networks to deny the people what they want? And they’re right. Viewers are just as much to blame. But it’s not unlike tossing a cold one to the uncle who always gets drunk at family reunions - you know he wants it, and you know he’ll drink it, but you’re not so sure he should have it. Like a rum salesman at an A.A. meeting, reality television presents a number of problems. First, there’s the main problem: Reality television is the opposite of reality. Viewers seem to ignore this little fact, but as Peter Weir pointed out when he directed “The Truman Show”, people will eventually want something real. Furthermore, what do reality shows do for our actual reality? When every possible situation is engineered towards the most dramatic and unlikely human interactions, real life begins to pale in comparison. We begin to compare ourselves to the “characters” in these shows. Which brings its next sin. These people aren’t people at all, they’re characters. It would be easy to believe that Omarosa really was a angry black woman on Trump’s show “The Apprentice”, but the truth is shows are edited around situations that stereotype their participants to show them as ‘the drunk girl’, ‘the jock’, ‘the angry black woman’, and so forth. But still, if there’s one good thing to be said about reality television, it’s that it certainly gets people’s attention. In a way it’s reminiscent of the good old days when people gathered for witch burning and hangings. And hey, at least those were real. Julia Eckhardt is an actual real person at De Anza College. Contact her at managing@lavozdean-
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APRIL 21, 2008 Do you have photos of De Anza students, faculty or staff interacting with the Bay Area community? Send files in .jpg format to lavoz@fhda.edu along with information regarding the location and nature of the documented event, as well as the names of persons appearing in each photo. Submissions may be edited for size or color in accordance with Associated Press guidelines. La Voz does not guarantee publication.
Taking a high heel stand for women
In a rally to garner support for victims of rape and assault, De Anzans walk a mile in high heels in downtown San Jose. Photos by Mike Anderson/ LA VOZ NEWS BELOW: De Anza men walk in women’s shoes during the YWCA’s sixth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” in downtown San Jose on April 9. The walk promoted sexual assault and rape awareness. LEFT TOP: Men in women’s shoes leave Plaza de Cesar Chavez. LEFT BOTTOM: Jordan Eldridge, Student Trustee, walks in high heels with Mary Sullivan, Health Services Coordinator. TOP MIDDLE: Howard Irvin, Dean of Counseling, left, and Randy Lomax, instructor and counselor, negotiate a flight of stairs while wearing high heels. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Men in women’s shoes walk toward the California Theatre in downtown San Jose.
Visit www.lavozdeanza.com for video coverage of the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes rally! Muir Woods are 100 years old! But in tree years, that’s not really so old at all Nitzan Beck LA VOZ NEWS
Not only does this year mark the centennial of John Muir Woods, today, April 21, is John Muir’s birthday. He would have been 170 years old. For 40 years Muir traveled the wilderness of North America. Inspired by nature, he wrote many books and put a strong emphasis on its economic and spiritual value. Muir was a one of the first conservationists. He is responsible for Yosemite Valley becoming a national park. The Sierra Club, an organization that sets out to conserve lands, was founded by Muir and he served as the president until his death. Upon returning from a trip to
explore Alaska, Muir met and BELOW: A hiker visits John Muir Woods. married Louie Wanda Strentzel. She gave birth to two children. RIGHT: The main entrance to Muir Woods. He worked for ten years straight Admission is $5, and includes a trail map. in order to earn enough money to ensure he would never have to work again. Muir was born in Dunbar, Scotland in 1838 and moved to Wisconsin at the age of 11. He attended the University of Wisconsin, however he never obtained a degree because he refused to take the required courses. In 1914 Muir died in Los Angeles, California. Nitzan Beck is the enterprise news editor for La Voz. Contact her at nitzanbeck@lavozdeanza. com.
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THE WIRE
APRIL 21, 2008
Study shows professor’s politics not likely to sway students Patrick Fitzgerald U-WIRE
Contrary to common conservative complaints about left-leaning college professors trying to influence student political opinion, a new study suggests that professors in general have little impact on their students’ political views. The study, to be published later this year in the journal “PS: Political Science and Politics,” surveyed the attitudes of approximately 6,800 students at 38 universities. It found that, while schools with more liberal faculty are apt to attract more liberal students, there was little evidence that faculty political views impacted those of students in the classroom. Fittingly, the study was conducted by a bipartisan pair of researchers, Gordon Hewitt of Hamilton College, a Democrat, and Mack Mariani of Xavier University, a Republican. The two found that while students demonstrated a slight shift to the left over the course of four years, this mirrored the same trend in the general 18-24year-old cohort in the U.S. – suggesting that liberal professors had little to no impact on student political views. “The indoctrination argument is fundamentally an argument about change, the main point being that liberal professors indoctrinate students to become more liberal over the course of their college careers,” the authors write. “Regardless of any biases (intentional or unintentional) that professors bring to their teaching, the findings presented here should help alleviate the concern that students, on a widespread basis, are being forced to adopt the political positions of their liberal professors.” Elite universities in particular have drawn the ire of conservative commentators for their left-leaning tendencies. At Stanford University, where the controversy surrounding the appointment of former Defense Secretary Donald
Rumsfeld to a distinguished visiting fellowship at the Hoover Institution last fall sparked a debate over campus and faculty politics, professors have contributed overwhelmingly to Democratic campaigns and causes. In interviews with The Stanford Daily, professors expressed differing viewpoints regarding the appropriateness of politics in the classroom. A self-described “irrepressible quipper,” Stanford history and political science professor Jack Rakove wears his political biases on his sleeve. Famous for his digressions during lectures, Rakove said he receives complaints about his occasional political commentary “once in a while.” “Professors don’t sacrifice First Amendment rights when they get in the classroom,” he said. “We’re not supposed to be objective reporters ... we’re allowed to profess our views.” Stanford University Hoover Senior Fellow and political science professor Larry Diamond, however, said he prefers not to present his political views in the classroom. Out of the country at a conference, Diamond wrote in an email to The Daily that while his lectures often touch on issues with political implications, “the classroom (or anything related to a class) is not the place to pontificate on political issues broadly, or to campaign for a partisan political cause (not to mention a candidate).” “In fact, it’s really a violation of the University’s purpose and mission to use the classroom for blatantly partisan political purposes,” he continued. “I don’t mind talking about it with students privately. I just think we should not be using the classroom to campaign for a partisan or ideological cause. Rather, we should be encouraging students to think, and to question all assumptions.” Patrick Fitzgerald wrote this story for The Stanford Daily.
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APRIL 21, 2008
Accelerate lives life in the fast lane Reza Kazempour LA VOZ NEWS
After being inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame last year, R.E.M. recently mastered what could be their most important and defining album, “Accelerate.” R.E.M. is just like wine and cheese; it gets better only with time. And their new album proves just that. While many critics and early fans have complained over the years about the past three albums of the post-Bill Berry era (their drummer who left after suffering a brain anyeurism), R.E.M., living up to their album’s name, accelerated their recording sessions to put out what many are calling the album that sees R.E.M. resurrected and raised from the abyss. But as Stephen Colbert mentioned while he had R.E.M. on his show, “The Colbert Report,” they haven’t gone anywhere. Their past three albums were above average, despite the low number of sales. Money doesn’t always translate into music quality. Still, the success of R.E.M. is attributed to their live performances. Many of the songs of their latest album were cut during liveband takes and were rehearsed in front of fans
in Dublin, Ireland last summer, in what they called Working Rehearsals. The album, clocking in at 35 minutes is filled with 11 tracks that manages to sum up quite well the studio and live R.E.M. that we have listened to previously in their 13 albums catalog.
R.E.M. is just like wine and cheese; it gets better only with time. The first song of the album, “Living Well is the Best Revenge,” is reminiscent of the old political, yet musical R.E.M. that we grew up with and loved. The angry frontman and political figure, Michael Stipe, is still hopeful, as he was after the Vote for Change tour of 2004. He calls out to the new generation to take control of the injustice served by the government (the future is ours/and you don’t even rate a footnote). The same mood can be felt in “Houston.” While upset at the reactions of the govern-
ment in accordance to Hurricane Katrina, the song manages to fill its listeners with hope. The one defining aspect that was missing in the previous three albums, is the reappearance of Peter Buck’s hard-hitting guitar riffs. Long time fans couldn’t picture Buck flaring around the studio like he used to in the old days with the previous three albums. But as shown in the Working Rehearsals, as well as many appearances on their promotour, Buck is center stage once again. Bassist Mike Mills, true to his form, keeps up with Buck and Stipe and completes the trio well. With the help of producer Garret (Jacknife) Lee, former Ministry drummer Bill Rieflin, and backup guitarist Scott McCaughey, R.E.M’s new album has created hope for a band that was at the crossroads. A crossroad that saw them either breaking up or working to produce a new steady album. Fortunately for us, as well as themselves, R.E.M. stepped on the pedal and continued to make music, and not looking back. Reza Kazempour is the business manager for La Voz. Contact him at ads@lavozdeanza. com.
R.E.M.: Throughout the Years Murmer 1983
Green 1988
Up 1998
Reza’s Ratings:
Reza’s Ratings:
Reza’s Ratings:
Hits: Radio Free Europe/Pilgrimage/ Perfect Circle Misses: Laughing/9-9
Hits: Orange Crush/World Leader Pretend/Turn You Inside Out Misses: Stand/Pop Song 89
Hits: Walk Unafraid/Daysleeper/Diminished/The Apologist Misses: Airportman/Suspicion
Reckoning 1984
Out of Time 1991
Reveal 2001
Reza’s Ratings:
Reza’s Ratings:
Reza’s Ratings:
Hits: So. Central Rain/Pretty Persuasion Hits: Losing My Religion/Country Feed- Hits: She Just Wants To Be/I’ll Take The Misses: Harborcoat/7 Chinese Bros. back/Half A World Away Rain/Imitation of Life Misses: Shiny Happy People Misses: I’ve Been High/Disappear
Fables of the Reconstruction 1985 Reza’s Ratings: Hits: Driver 8/Maps and Legends Misses: Old Man Kensey/Kohoutek
Life’s Rich Pageant 1986 Reza’s Ratings: Hits: Begin the Begin/Fall on Me Misses: I Believe
Document 1987 Reza’s Ratings:
Automatic for the People 1992 Reza’s Ratings: Hits: Man on the Moon/Everybody Hurts/Drive/Monty Got a Raw Deal Misses: Ignoreland
Monster 1994 Reza’s Ratings: Hits: What’s the Frequency Kenneth?/ Bang and Blame/Let Me In Misses: King of Comedy/Star 69
New Adventures in Hi-Fi 1996 Reza’s Ratings:
Hits: The One I Love/It’s The End of the Hits: Bittersweet Me/So Fast, So Numb/ World As We Know It E-Bow the Letter/Leave Misses: Fireplace/Strange Misses: Zither/Be Mine
Around the Sun 2004 Reza’s Ratings: Hits: Final Straw/The Outsiders/Leaving New York/Boy in the Well Misses: Wanderlust/Aftermath
Accelerate 2008 Reza’s Ratings: Hits: Living Well is the Best Revenge/ Accelerate/Until the Day is Done/Mr. Richards/Hollow Man/Houston Misses: Man-Sized Wreath/Horse to Water
These albums are based on the five star system Visit www.ilike.com/rem to listen to samples from R.E.M.’s latest album, Accelerate
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So much TV, so little time Jay Donde LA VOZ NEWS
There are only a few days left until the start of the May “sweeps” season, so it’s time to buckle down and do some serious thinking about how you plan on wasting your time for the next four weeks or so. With the post-writer’s strike return of solid comedies, like “30 Rock,” and quality dramas, like “Lost,” no television aficionado should have any trouble finding a funny, exciting or engrossing way to spend a quiet evening at home. Here’s a look at a few of the best shows on television right now. Battlestar Galactica Hailed by Time Magazine as “the best show on television,” this sci-fi adventure series is about much more than just lasers and robots. Sure, on the surface, “Galactica” is about a convoy of human refugees fleeing a race of android pursuers, but more importantly, it does what all good science fiction is supposed to do: allow us to explore a concept stripped of our prejudices by presenting it an entirely foreign context. A sober, mature allegory of post-9/11 geopolitics, “Galactica” examines the consequences of ordinary people having to make black and white decisions in a very gray world. Fridays at 10 p.m. on Sci Fi. Mad Men Beatnik: “How do you sleep at night?” New York Ad Man: “On a bed full of money.” OK, so this one’s not coming back until June, but it has to be talked about, because if there’s such a thing on television as “cool” anymore, you’ll find it on “Mad Men.” Take a trip down memory lane with this Golden Globe-winner back to a time when everyone smoked constantly, chauvinism was office policy and Nixon was expected to trample Kennedy on the road to the White House. “Mad Men” captures a portrait of that split-second in American history when the cultural scales began tipping from the starched and pressed world of the 1950s to the volatile and exhilarating one of the 1960s. TBA on AMC. South Park What’s amazing about “South Park” isn’t how good it is, it’s that it keeps getting better. Never has there been, in any form of media, a more astute and loving critique of modern Americana than the last few seasons of this show, which has spoofed everything from “smug” environmentalists to Guitar Hero-addicted tweens to striking TV writers. Its finest episode, by far, was a hilarious send-up of the “World of Warcraft” phenomenon, but “South Park” reserves its most biting humor for the absurdities of organized religion, parodying the soul-commercialization of Christian rock, Muslim violence over cartoons of Mohammed, Jewish paranoia, Scientological zaniness and even atheistic arrogance. Tune in, but only if you’re willing to laugh honestly at your own flaws. Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on Comedy Central. Hell’s Kitchen If you absolutely must watch reality TV – and we know there are more than just a few of you out there – at least watch a show following the exploits of jerks, not morons. And there’s probably no bigger jerk on television, and perhaps the whole world, than Gordon Ramsey. One of the most accomplished chefs and restaurateurs of his generation, Ramsey has been described by food critic A.A. Gill as “a wonderful chef, just a really second-rate human being.” In this show, 15 wannabes compete for the title of executive chef at Ramsey’s restaurant The London in Los Angeles. With Ramsey’s reputation of cursing at old ladies, throwing tantrums and kicking people out of his restaurant, you just know this is gonna be good. Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Fox. Jay Donde is the editor in chief of La Voz. Contact him at lavoz@fhda.edu.
Sports and fitness
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Dons shut out by Cañada
SPORTS GAMES IN APRIL BASEBALL
Joe Chunnic LA VOZ NEWS
The De Anza Baseball team is mired in a slump where production has become limited, hits are hard to come by and the field play has been a disappointment. It also doesn’t help that the Cañada Colts came into their April 10 meeting swinging. Starting pitcher Brendon Poss, a former Cañada pitcher who transferred to De Anza last year, was roughed up early. The first pitch of the game was singled into left field. Every Cañada batter came out swinging, scoring two runs in the first inning. From there, the Dons were playing catch up. While the Colts were getting into their hitting groove, the Dons were hitting under the ball, with three consecutive flyouts in the bottom of first. Not until the bottom of the second did the Dons get their first hit, a double by first baseman Tommy Erlin with one out. When the next batter, Jamie Wagner, came up, he lined the ball hard, but right at the first baseman who turned to second and doubled off Erlin. The top of the fourth inning continued De Anza’s slump but this time in the field. The Colts’ first batter capitalized on an error at third base, and their next batter bunted, which was fielded by Poss but thrown away, and the run scored. In all Canada drove in three runs to push the lead to 5-0 and eventually knocked Poss out of the game in the top of the 5th inning. The Dons were shut out 11-0 with the opposing pitcher only allowing four hits. “There is a ‘no give up’ mentality in this team,” said Poss. “We’ve still got nine games left in this season to go out and compete for all 27 outs.” The Dons are riding a seven-game losing streak at this point, but the Coast Conference is known for its tough play and grueling schedule. “We played teams pretty well,” said Coach Scott Hertler. “We’ll play hard down the stretch and keep it going.”
APRIL 21, 2008
4/22 De Anza v. Cañada Canada College, 2 p.m. 4/24 De Anza v. San Francisco CC De Anza College, 2 p.m. 4/26 De Anza v. College of San Mateo De Anza College, 12 p.m. 4/29 De Anza v. San Francisco CC De Anza College, 2 p.m.
Softball
4/21 De Anza v. Hartnell Hartnell College, 3 p.m. Joe Chunnic/la voz
Jamie Wagner swings away for a single to bring in first baseman Tommy Erlin, no. 3.
For their part, the Dons are trying to stay positive and focused on upcoming games. “All we can do is keep battling and competing,” said Poss. “We would be cheating ourselves, the coaches, and the people who support us if we didn’t go out and work as hard as we could.” Baseball is a game of inches, and one or two moments that go the De Anza way could change the outcome. Those moments just were not in this game, resulting in a tough loss. Joe Chunnic is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact him at joechunnic@lavozdeanza.com.
4/22 De Anza v. San Francisco CC De Anza College, 2 p.m. 4/26 De Anza v. College of San Mateo De Anza College, 12 p.m. 4/29 De Anza v. San Francisco CC De Anza College, 2 p.m.
Swimming and diving
4/24 - 4/26 Coast Conference Championship Chabot College, all day
men’s tennis
4/24 - 4/27 Ojai Tournament Ojai, TBA
WOMen’s tennis
4/24 - 4/27 Ojai Tournament Ventura College, 2 p.m.
track & field
4/22 - 4/26 Coast Conference Championship Monterey Peninsula College, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. compiled by Vinh vu
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APRIL 21, 2008
SPORTS AND FITNESS
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Runner kicks it up a notch Vinh Vu LA VOZ NEWS
Hometown: San Jose Major: Psychology Transferring in the fall: UC Santa Cruz Favorite pro athlete: Tiger Woods Most memorable sports moment: Pala received most valuable player honors in track and cross country his senior year at Prospect High School. “It made me proud and motivated me to participate at the collegiate level.” Pala is a runner for De Anza’s track and field and cross country teams. His track events are the 1500 meter and the 5 kilometer run. He is currently ranked fifth at De Anza for cross country. Pala decided to attend De Anza and join its track program because it would help shape him for the more competitive level later on. “I felt De Anza would prepare me for a four-year and also get me there fast. One of my greatest stats is
getting a 4:32 in the 1500 meter.” That approximately translates to a blazing time of under five minutes for one mile. Ajay also broke 24 minutes in a cross country race. That’s a sub-six minute mile pace for four miles straight. Pala achieves this with vigorous practice to keep in shape. “My base training is probably about 10 miles a day.” When asked why he started to develop a love for running, he said, “I thought it would make me stronger. But the more I got into it, the reason why I stayed with it was for the cross country girls.” While keeping in shape and trying to run for the girls, Pala was asked what has all this running has brought him. “Track and cross-country so far has brought me sore legs, a calorie debt and no cross country girls.” Vinh Vu is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact him at vinhvu@lavozdeanza.com.
Photo Courtesy of AJAY PALA
Ajay Pala competes in the 1500 meter and 5 kilometer races for De Anza track and field.
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Baseball takes down Mission Joe Chunnic LA VOZ NEWS
The De Anza baseball team can mark down April 12 as one of their best games of the season with a potential turnaround after a huge slump. The Dons looked more alive than ever as they pounded out a total of 18 runs on 18 hits with a great performance from starting pitcher Jamie Wagner. But it didn’t start smooth by any means. The top of the first inning started in familiar fashion for the team, as Mission College scored early with its first batter reaching on an error. The next batter brought him home when the center fielder dove for the ball, resulting in a triple and quickly bringing the game to 1-0. With a man on third, the next batter flared to right field and it was 2-0 with no outs. But Wagner hunkered down after a hit batter and got the next batter to ground into a double play. The following batter grounded out to Wagner and the inning was over. In the previous seven games the Dons would have struggled, but against Mission they answered back right away. While the inning started with a strikeout, Brian Roby hit a pitch which got the team going. Danny Hall came up to the third baseman, who bobbled the ball and only had time to get Roby at second. Hall later stole a base and Wagner helped himself
out with a two-out RBI. A fly out left ended the inning, but the Dons had answered back. “We struggled in the first inning,” said Coach Scott Hertler. “But we were able to get back in it.” When the Dons came up to bat, they meant business. Wagner took to the mound again and was able to avoid trouble while keeping Mission scoreless. With the first three batters reaching base, Marc Fuentes drove a sharp grounder to tie the score at two. Two batters, two outs, and one run later, Hall stepped to the plate and drove the ball off the fence in left center scoring two, and knocking the pitcher out of the game. The damage was done, and it was 5-2 after just two innings. Mission answered back with two runs, but wouldn’t score again until runs in the sixth and the ninth. They amassed a total of six runs, which the Dons did twice in consecutive innings. Coupled with the offense, Wagner pitched a great game and was in control throughout with a solid seven innings played and eight strikeouts. “It felt pretty good,” Wagner said. “I was just in the zone. Run support had been lacking and it finally came through and got Wagner his first win of the season, and De Anza marked up the scorebook 18-6. Joe Chunnic is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact him at joechunnic@lavozdeanza.
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Jamie Wagner led the Dons to an 18-6 victory against Mission on April 12.
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