Study: 1 in 10 De Anza students use prescription stimulants 41%
recieve from a friend
1.8 million
Stimulants include
individuals reported misusing prescription stimulants in 2017
Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat High blood pressure Depression Anxiety or aggression Hallucinations Seizures Suicidal thoughts Sleep disturbance Loss of appetite Headache Muscle weakness
STAFF REPORTER
recieve stimulants from a pharmacy
of those who use stimulants take adderall
Side effects of Adderall
Lianna Martinez
41%
64%
74% of those who use stimulants misuse them
18 to 25
Methylphenidates - Concert, Ritalin Amphetamines - Adderall, Dexedrine
Used to tread ADHD and narcolepsy
misuse most prevalent among age group
How students use stimulants
How to get help
30.8%
to improve academic performance
7.7%
to experience feeling of euphoria
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-662-HELP
9.6%
9.6%
Substance Use Services 1(800) 488-9919
to control sleep
40.4%
to focus and concentrate
to lose weight
3.8%
to manage stress
The National Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 In a life threatening emergency Call 911
Sources: Data from survey of 308 De Anza students by Daniel Ju, Annabel Koh, Peter Pham, Andrae Ladores and the Center on Addiction
Misuse of ADHD medication prevalent among De Anza College students A group of De Anza College student researchers found that 10% of surveyed students misused a prescription stimulant used to treat Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder or narcolepsy. Daniel Ju, Annabel Koh, Peter Pham and Andrae Ladores surveyed 308 students on their use of prescription stimulants. The results show that 31 students used prescription stimulants in the past year. Prescription stimulants include amphetamines, including Adderall, and methylphenidates, such as Ritalin and Concerta.
Adderall is prescribed to primarily treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It is a highly addictive drug and abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, according to the American Addiction Centers. The effects of the drug include increased alertness, attention span, energy and feelings of euphoria. Adderall has reportedly been illegally misused by college students to improve their academic performance and increase concentration according to Ju, head student researcher of the project. There has been an increase in usage of Adderall and other prescription stimulants among
students, according to Koh. Prescription stimulant misuse is defined as taking a medication in a manner other than prescribed, taking someone else’s prescription or taking a medication to experience a feeling of euphoria, according to the research group. Ju said the main reason the group conducted the research was because this kind of study had not been done for a local community college. “You do read a lot of statistics out there on the use and misuse of Adderall and other prescription stimulants, but most of those studies are centered around 4 year universities, which really have a different culture, different student
population,” said Ju. “We were really curious what it would look like here at De Anza community college. The research also yielded an unexpected use for amphetamines not misused to studying. “One surprising thing in terms of why they used it was weight loss because we think of adderall as the drug for studying,” said Koh. 9.6% of the students surveyed stated they used prescription stimulants to lose weight. Adderall can cause stomach issues if taken in high dosages, according to the research project, but is not an approved weight loss medication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
News page 5 Board of Trustees votes to demolish Flint Center
Opinions page 7 Poll: 33% of students said DASB senators should be paid
Graduates pages 11-14 List of graduating De Anza College students and honors
Impulse page 15 Best local places to relax outdoors this summer
Don Le STAFF REPORTER
Mental health services revisited The De Anza College psychological services department will face significant changes including finding new staff, locations and ways to assist the increasingly large number of student appointments the office receives per day. After sharing space with veteran services, the psychological services offices will be assigned in the second floor of the Registration and Student Services building. The change is in response to a rising number of students, according to data and program information provided by Michele LeBleu-Burns, dean of student development and Extended Opportunities Programs and Services. “Psychological services will be moving to a new location fall quarter. We will be upstairs by the counseling department to better assist the needs of students,” said William Firmender, councilor of psychological services.
> SEE: SERVICES, P.4
DASB to publish senate newsletter Mehek Kapur STAFF REPORTER
The DASB senate presented goals for the next academic year, including publishing a DASB newsletter, at the June 10 meeting. “I feel La Voz brings the worst of us to the public, so I feel having our own voices out to the public will be useful for us,” said DASB senator Allison Shevtsov. “We’re making sure we’re active in having our voices heard and that [the students] are aware of what we’re doing,” said DASB senator Amine El Moznine. Every year, the annual governance reflection is an open discussion on the senate’s goals within shared governance committees, the missions and values of De Anza and effectively disseminated information. The DASB senate announced some new plans they hope will help make their processes and goals more transparent. One example of this is a new time card program.
> SEE: DASB, P.4
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EDITOR FAREWELLS JUNE 17, 2019
Transferring La Voz News editors Ethan Bennett
Christian Trujano
Huan Lee
John Michael Bricker
Transferring to UC Davis
Transferring to San Jose State University
Transferring to UC Davis
Transferring to San Jose State University
NEWS EDITOR S19
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR S19
IMPULSE EDITOR W19-S19
BUSINESS MANAGER F18-S19
CAMPUS BEAT EDITOR W19
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF F18-W19
OPINIONS EDITOR F18
NEWS EDITOR S18
When I started as a reporter for La Voz, I honestly felt out of place. I could immediately tell that this was a circle of friends I couldn’t dream of being a part of. How the quarters that have passed proved me wrong! Being with La Voz forced me to come out of my introverted shell and made me a much more confident and responsible student. Following up with sources, writing stories ranging from news to sports and seeing my name on the byline gave me such a rush that I wanted to do it all again. It’s the passion for journalism that was fostered in me and I am grateful for the lessons and experiences I’ve had working together with a fun and supportive family. This is a bittersweet farewell to La Voz but I’m glad to have found my place with this group of amazing people.
It was 2015. I just started De Anza College, a school I never thought I would attend after graduating high school. I didn’t know what career to pursue, but when I first joined La Voz News in 2017 after taking several journalism classes, I became addicted to the family atmosphere of the La Voz office and simplicity of talking to people and telling their stories. Little did I know I was about to start a career in one of the most work heavy professions in the country. I loved the journalism classes at De Anza, and when I started La Voz News in the fall of 2017, my choice to fully pursue journalism was solidified. Not only did I hone my skills as I grew a passion for reporting, but the people I met and worked with created memories that I will never forget.
I remember attending college for the first time with the strict mindset to take my courses, ace them, and then return home to start the cycle again. I loved reading books and writing my own stories, but writing essays was a chore for me. After joining La Voz, I found a passion for journalism and felt a sense of community and family around both reporters and editors. I felt gratified from working together first as reporting boring news and sports stories to becoming an editor. The writing and designing skills I learned from La Voz have been life-changing to the point where La Voz feels like a second family to me. I will never forget this experience as I move on to greater heights. La Voz will always be the reason that I actually enjoy community from its amazing production team.
Andrew Shinjo
Francisco Alvarez Cadenas
Jamie Lamping Graduating
Transferring to San Jose State University
WEB EDITOR F18-S19 BUSINESS MANAGER F17-S18
I didn’t want to go to college, I wasn’t smart enough and I wanted to do something I felt was worthwhile. But La Voz made me like going to school for the first time, and it was definitely worthwhile. In the past three years I’ve been a reporter, a freelancer, business manager, and I’m finishing as the web editor. In these three years I never stopped learning, whether that be about journalism or learning about myself. I got to challenge myself creatively by publishing a satire article, and I also started the mac and cheese reviews on Instagram, as well as the weekly burger review “Nice Buns!” I got to interview some astonishingly amazing people, and learn to work as part of a fantastic team. La Voz has been incredible for helping me grow, and if I got the chance to do it again I would in a heartbeat. La Voz made me want to see myself succeed.
OPINIONS EDITOR S18
When I first arrived at De Anza College, I wanted to study journalism, but knew almost nothing about it. Honestly, I was looking for a writing career a little less impractical than novelist. Working as a reporter at La Voz News immediately forced me to respect journalism as a unique and necessary art form. In the midst of chasing down sources and editing countless stories, I developed a passion for crafting stories as efficiently as possible, specifically in covering and reviewing music. The people at La Voz community have blessed me even more than the experience. For every moment of stress and panic during production weeks, I remember much more time spent laughing hysterically while getting to know my colleagues. I know a few of the friendships I’ve made here will last for years to come.
Shiri Marwaha
Transferring to San Jose State University
Transferring to San Jose State University
NEWS EDITOR W18, F18
VIDEO EDITOR F18-S19, W17-S17
ASSISTANT CAMPUS BEAT EDITOR S19
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF F17
LAB TECH AND PEER TUTOR F18-S19
As a computer science major, I joined La Voz thinking I’ll try it for only one quarter. I ended up staying for two years. La Voz taught me a lot about writing, design and being efficient with my time but most importantly it helped me emotionally mature. I’ve written articles that had serious implications for people and made me disliked, but I learned that sometimes you have to be stern to hold others accountable. On the other hand, as editor I’ve had to work with a variety of people and learned the need to be more understanding and communicate to better manage conflicts that may arise. La Voz isn’t a part of my degree, but it taught me things I never would’ve learned in my course requirements. It feels sad to leave, but I also feel excited and prepared for whatever future endeavor I will face.
Given the fact I’m an electrical engineer, I don’t really know why I’m here at La Voz. If anything, I was dragged in because of my expansive experience with video editing. That doesn’t make this experience any less influential, though. Through La Voz, I applied my filmography skills while working with other motivated students. My results paid off as I was able to win video awards along the way. I made a name for myself through what was basically my hobby. I never thought I’d do anything but study at De Anza. The original plan was to get out here fast, yet I didn’t consider the intensity of STEM courses. La Voz softened the blow and, if anything, served as a retreat from the slings and arrows of my major. Even though I am saying farewell to De Anza, the connections I’ve made here will ensure that I will truly never leave La Voz News.
I’ve been with La Voz since fall 2018. I was reporter for two quarters, and I took on the role of profiles editor and assistant campus beat editor. I’ve been in De Anza for two years and was busy completing my other requirement and stalled my major until the end. Now, on hindsight I wish I had joined earlier, as La Voz has brought in many benefits and improved my journalistic skills. I had the opportunity to work with great section editors and Christian as editor-in-chief. They helped me with the nuances of news writing. There is a great energy in the lab and makes writing interesting. I have enjoyed the sense of camaraderie here where everyone is willing to help a novice reporter and make them comfortable. Cecilia Deck, advisor to La Voz, is a great teacher and extremely easy to talk to who makes sure journalism students get the help they are looking for.
EVENTS LAVOZDEANZA.COM
Monday June 17 EOPS Scholars End-of-Year Celebration
5:30 - 7 p.m. California History Center
A graduation and transfer celebration for students in the EOPS Scholars cohort project.
Tuesday June 18
Equity Celebration
3 - 5 p.m. Euphrat Museum of Art
Honor and celebrate teams and individuals who have suported and advanced equity this year. Register online for student performances and light snacks. VIDA End-of-Year Celebration
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Main Quad
RSVP by contacting Cynthia Kaufman at kaufmancynthia@fhda.edu.
Wednesday June 19 OTI End-of-Year Celebration
Thursday June 20 Chill City
Destress before finals week and visit the S Quad lawn for healthy snacks, cute dogs and information on stress reduction.
Self-Care Wednesdays
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MLC 250
Workshops to teach students self-care regimens for daily live, including vent sessions, meditation circles and stress management. Presented by the Office of Equity. Black Graduation and Achievement Ceremony
6 - 9 p.m. Visual and Performing Arts Center
Register online to celebrate your accomplishments with friends, family and community at this ceremony and reception.
Veteran Scholar Celebration
Begins Monday, June 17 Great prices on fiction, nonfiction, textbooks, children’s books, DVDs and audio books.
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Conference Room A and B Celebrate the accomplishments of Math Performance Success students throughout the academic year.
Student Success Center End-of-Year Potluck Picnic and Barbecue
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Fireside Room - Hinson Campus Center
12:30 - 3 p.m. Memorial Park
Join De Anza’s veteran scholars to celebrate their accomplishments.
De Anza College Music Student Recital
Lavender Graduation
4 - 6 p.m. A-11
5 - 7 p.m. Euphrat Museum of Art
Contact organizer Paul Setziol at setziolpaul@fhda. edu or Music Department Chair Person Ilan Glasman at glasmanilan@fhda.edu with questions.
RSVP online for this ceremony honoring and celebrating graduating students who identify as LGBTQIA+. Pride Ball
Latinix Graduation and Recognition Ceremony
7 - 11:30 p.m. Euphrat Museum of Art
De Anza College Library Book Sale
At the DeHart Library
MPS End-of-Year Celebration
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. S Quad Lawn
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Seminar 1 Building
Friday June 21
Celebrate and congradulate graduating LGBTQ students by attending the Pride Ball after De Anza’s annual Lavender Graduation event.
6 - 9 p.m. Flint Center
Celebrate with friends, family and community at this ceremony and reception. Register online at deanza.edu/graduation/ latinix-grad.html. Patnoe Jazz Festival
8 - 10:30 p.m. Visual and Performing Arts Center Auditorium
Contact organizer James Schneider at schneiderjames@fhda.edu with questions.
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Rio Adobe
Southwest style Mexican food Fresh, wholesome, delicious Affordable prices
Southwest Cafe
No reservations required
10525 S. De Anza Blvd. (Corner of McClellan and S. De Anza)
Take-out available Online and catering menus available at www. rioadobe.com
Monday 17
Soup Pizza
Thai Chicken and Rice
Hawaiian Ham & Pineapple & Green Peppers
De Anza Food Services Menu for June 17-28 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Beef Chili
18
Roast Chicken, Ranch
19
20
Red Pepper Bisque
Chicken Egg Drop
Vegetarian Combo
BBQ Chicken w/ Green Onions
Soup Pizza
Chicken Noodle Roast Chicken, Ranch, Tomato, Chilies & Chipotle
25
26
27
Red Pepper Bisque
Tomato Basil
Broccoli Cheddar
Asian Chicken with Mushroom & Scallions
Spring Vegetable Combo
Korean Chicken
Wednesday June 26 Adapted Physical Education End-of-Year Barbecue
Noon - 1:30 p.m. PE1 - Patio
Contact Mary Bennett at bennettmary@fhda.edu with questions. Red Wheelbarrow 2019 Student Edition Launch Reading, Awards Presentation and Celebration
6 - 8 p.m. Conference Room B
Contact Ken Weisner at weisnerken@fhda.edu with questions.
Thursday June 27
Middle College Graduation Ceremony
4 - 5 p.m. Conference Rooms A and B
Middle college students from the Fremont Union High School District: You are invited to this class of 2019 graduation ceremony. Nursing Pinning Ceremony
6 - 8 p.m. Visual and Performing Arts Center
Join De Anza nursing students for their Pinning and Capping Ceremony, hosted by the Student Nursing Organization.
Friday June 28 Auto Tech Breakfast
8 - 10 a.m. Conference Rooms A and B
Contact Dave Capitolo at capitolodave@fhda.edu with questions. De Anza Commencement Ceremony
6 - 8 p.m. De Anza College Stadium
If you cannot make it to the ceremony in person, you can livestream the event at deanza.edu/graduation/ celebrations.html.
Announcements Spanish Conversation Social Club
June 17 - 20 4 - 5 p.m. Room 256 - Don Bautista
Contribute ideas for activities, goals and projects for a new De Anza club. DASB Senate Meeting
Friday 21
Clam Chowder Chef's Choice
Wednesday June 19, 11-2 Mac and Cheese: Florida Cubano with Shredded Pork, Black Beans, Plaintains 24
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28
DELI
4 - 6 p.m. Every Wednesday
De Anza College Library Book Sale June 17 - 21 and June 24 - 27 8 - 9 p.m. DeHart Library Look for bargains on children’s books, textbooks, audio books, DVDs, fiction and nonfiction. Final Exams
Monday, June 24 Friday, June 28
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NEWS JUNE 17, 2019
Shared governance meetings require DASB senator participation, guidance for success Ella Shih STAFF REPORTER
Acting DASB Vice President and president-elect Shelly Michael said DASB senators have a responsibility to attend shared governance meetings. At the May 13 academic senate meeting, Foothill-De Anza Student Trustee Genevieve Kolar and Inter Club Council Chairperson Rex Zhang presented a document titled “Best Practices for Student Voices in Shared Governance,” a guideline for student representatives to work within different bureaucracies.
The document details the responsibilities for committees and committee chairs to mentor student representatives. Mentorship has been in place for a while and now DASB will try to institutionalize it, said Robert Stockwell, political science professor. Karen Chow, academic senate president, said academic senate faculty members including Robert Stockwell and Mary Donahue mentor students Cynthia Kaufman, director of the Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action, said the mentorship is “pretty rare in colleges.”
The document was later presented but not endorsed by the DASB senate at the May 29 meeting. However, not all committees have student representatives who submit written reports. “No one has ever submitted a written report ever,” said Kolar. Kaufman said students are not participating because the meetings are hard to understand without help. “This can be difficult for everybody. Subject matter can be complicated and difficult, but we all can do homework,” said Stockwell.
Director of College Life Hyon Chu Yi-Baker said it is not difficult since the committee advertises their events. Michael said if no senators can attend shared governance meetings, bylaw changes would allow students who are not senators to apply and attend in their place. Faculty also expect students go to the meetings regularly, be prepared, get feedback from other groups and report back to DASB, prompting further discussion. “Student voices are truly represented in the shared governance,” said Baker. “That is the ultimate goal.”
Assembly bill to increase part-time professor hours Abhiram Prattipati STAFF REPORTER
De Anza College’s Academic Senate debated a resolution to increase the maximum amount of hours a part-time professor can teach from 60-67% of a fulltime professor’s hours to 80-85% at the March 11 meeting. The resolution in support of Assembly Bill 897 received six votes in favor, six votes in opposition and nine abstention votes. The bill was first introduced by assembly
member Jose Medina on Feb. 20 and would take effect in January 2020. Academic Senate President Karen Chow said that part-time professors support this bill because it “enables part-time faculty to teach larger loads at a single college, which can be logistically and financially better.” Some faculty oppose it as it “might disincentivize departments and colleges to hire full-time faculty,” Chow said. Foothill-De Anza Faculty Association President Tim Shively said the state encourages colleges to increase full-time faculty.
De Anza’s largest redwood cut because of drought stress
“From time to time and just this past year, the state has given colleges the money to hire full-time instructors and there is more money in line for next year on that purpose,” Shively said. Pham said she was initially excited on the changes of AB897 but feels the changes are short-term and conflict with De Anza’s situation. Pham said classes are distributed unevenly because full-time faculty and senior level part-time professors have more chances of getting sections which leaves new part-time professors at a disadvantage.
SERVICES
> FROM: P.1
Because of budget cuts, psychological services offices were moved near the bookstore, which was then shared with the veterans services office, according to a March 2018 article of La Voz News. Firmender, who will be taking over as director of the department in the fall, suggested a number of ideas and plans for the department to further encourage students to take advantage of the office’s services. “We want to create a psych services for the 21st century,” Firmender said. “One that can acknowledge the mental health needs of our students and can give them a place they can be supported for whatever they are coming in for.” Firmender said the goal is to clarify people’s perceptions as to what
PHOTO BY LIANNA MARTINEZ
Above: Coast Redwood’s trees remains will be used for projects and decor
Lianna Martinez STAFF REPORTER
De Anza College cut down one of the campus’ largest Coast Redwood trees because of severe drought stress. The tree did not get enough water to survive on campus, said Sally Gore, executive assistant of college operations. “The Coast Redwood gets most of its water from fog mist through the openings on the underside of the needles,” said Gore. “De Anza does not get enough fog to provide the water needs of the Coast Redwood.” Gore said the tree’s remains will be used for projects and decor around De Anza. “The Kirsch (ESA) will use some of the wood in the Cheeseman Arboretum and
the art department,” said Gore. Gore said the wood will be used in woodshop classes and to line pathways. The Coast Redwood was planted when De Anza first opened. “The Coast Redwood was approximately 57 to 60 years old which means it was 4 to 6 years old when planted in 1967,” said Gore. Gore said De Anza plants 30 trees per year, adding to a total of 300 trees planted during the past 10 years. Grounds Supervisor Joe Cooke said one more redwood tree on De Anza’s campus will be cut down. Instead of a full cut, grounds keepers have decided to turn the tree into a habitat tree housing the current residing Falcon and two red-tail hawks.
DASB
> FROM: P.1 “We’re going to start a time card program to see if we can explore having a computer to log into to show we’re in and out, to show we’ve been in the office, not just a sign in sheet,” said DASB President Lawrence Su. The senate plans to continue their work in revamping, removing and adding new committees as necessary. Some of their primary goals for the 2019-2020 school year involve changing the De Anza mascot, priority registration and stipends for DASB senators, implementing a new mentorship program, forming more collaborations with organizations within De Anza and adding
Shively said part-time instructors can receive a “reemployment preference” after teaching five quarters at De Anza. After this preference, professors have more chances in getting more sections. Pham said she is concerned on how parttime faculty can earn more hours despite the recent budget cuts and enrollment declines. “80% does not mean an increase in jobs; it is just an increase in the amount that one person can work,” said Pham. “So it’s not even a guarantee that anybody will get 80% given the limits on sections.” psychological services are and what they actually do. According to LeBleu-Burns, services will be provided in between the counselling department and the transfer department. Some students at De Anza college are unaware of the current location of the psychological services department. “I didn’t even know we had psychological services here at our school or even the location of the department. They should let students know,” said Darrel Perry, 21, theater major. Firmender said accommodating students is becoming a reality as psychological services is now receiving two extra offices as well as additional think space areas. Firmender said he hopes to provide additional workshops to help students gain support from others going through similar situations. attachments to their meeting agendas in compliance with the Brown Act. The senate also had an initial discussion on some of the qualities they want to see in the new De Anza president to be combined with the faculty’s ideas. “The president should be bold and ready to take far more action than implemental administrative changes, and should be able to solve the issues facing it,”El Moznine said. The senate also wants the new president to value the opinions and actions of the DASB senate more. “We need to make sure this individual can follow the rules and act in student interest,” Su said. “DASB senate meetings should be a priority for administration and the president. The president should realize DASB matters and actually listen to us.”
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Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees votes to demolish Flint Center, rebuild new facility LAVOZDEANZA.COM
Ethan Bennett
crisis and homelessness among students around Cupertino and NEWS EDITOR San Jose, they argued for a new vision to rise from the site. The Flint Center will be torn Foothill student Matthew Bodo down but the future of the site is said the board needs to prioritize up for grabs. student housing. At an emotion-packed Foothill“Their needs should be De Anza board of trustees considered as well,” he said. meeting, June 10, community Zoe Delgado, president of members and students from both the Social Justice Projects club colleges debated the site’s future. at Foothill, told her story of But the discussion was about receiving an eviction notice more than just a building. from her present apartment and Speakers from around the not being able to focus on her community argued for renovating education. and restoring the center and She said that because she shared their works a full-time memories of past job and needs art events, music to save to cover “The mission of performances and her housing, her FHDA is student other nostalgia. grades drop as a Mitchell Klein, success. We are result. music director “There are a lot driven by equity and coordinator of performance agenda and core centers but not of the Peninsula Symphony, a lot of student values.” called the center housing,” she “nothing less said. than a regional DASB senate -Francesca Caparas, treasure.” vice president De Anza English Flint Center Shelly Michael instructor director Paula also supported Davis said she replacing the was touched by building with the support many student housing. community members have and She said the best public recalls the different graduation relations tool the district has are ceremonies that take place at the the students themselves. center. “If we’re not going to focus on “If used efficiently and our students, how can we grow? effectively, it will be a good Students are the people you are marketing tool,” she said. fighting for,” Michael said. “Flint Center is a PR tool to Sandy Perry, organizer of the get the public behind them,” affordable housing network of community member Charles Mar Santa Clara County, urged the said. board not to pose the arts against “If you tear it down, you are housing. tearing down your PR tool,” he “Nothing tears us apart more said. than homelessness,” Perry said. But students had different “No student housing or some ideas. contribution to ending this crisis Citing the growing housing is unacceptable.”
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Trustee Peter Landsberger said the core issue of the Flint Center was “looking to the future or holding on to the past.” “It’s not housing versus culture,” he said “We need to give some direction to the staff on what’s remaining,. Whatever the new facility is, it will have direct relevance to the students.” Francesca Caparas, De Anza English instructor, said the board must be reminded of the district’s mission statement. “The mission of FHDA is student success. We are driven by
equity agenda and core values,” she said. To keep the colleges viable, Caparas said the board should “not only think about recruitment but also about retainment.” De Anza student trustee Genevieve Kolar agreed with Caparas and said the students are the “most valuable stockholders” in the school. Trustees Patrick Ahrens and Laura Costas said there must be more outreach with the city of Cupertino and state of California to “get clarifications on what
obstacles are there” in terms of building student housing and commercial use. After deliberations amongthe trustees, the board approved of option C for the Flint Center to be demolished and create plans for a new facility. District chancellor Judy Miner and other staff had supported tearing down the Flint Center and replacing it with a new building. The final action plan and research will be presented at the October 7 meeting.
DA Voices: What should the future of the Flint Center be? Connor McNary STAFF REPORTER
Ethan Foo, 19, biological sciences major
Matt Trosper, athletic academic coordinator
Elli Averilla, 23, biology major
Mark Kolodii, 19, marine biology major
Ching Hang Choi, 18, data science major
“The cost of maintaining it is pretty high so perhaps it would be better to demolish it and make way for new buildings and stuff to better benefit students on campus.”
“As long as the funding is appropriate I think it should be demolished and turned into something that would be beneficial to students living in this area, such as low income housing.”
“I think it’s a good thing to consider actually keeping it because it is something that has been there for the longest time now and people still use it.”
“I would either demolish it and turn it into a garden or keep its foundation and turn it into a museum. Whichever is cheaper.”
“I think the Flint Center should be demolished to a different use for some who are in need for housing or some who have low income in Cupertino or San Jose.
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OPINIONS JUNE 17, 2019
First Year Promise: Free tuition, good or bad? PRO: A crucial step to college for all
CON: A step forward, but not enough
Mehek Kapur
Mark Jensen
STAFF REPORTER
STAFF REPORTER
De Anza’s new First Year Promise program offers free tuition plus a $500 textbook stipend to students in their first year of college starting this fall. This would not only boost enrollment, but also help De Anza fulfill its stated goal of being more equitable, accessible, and affordable. Funding from this program comes from AB19, which allocated $46 million to all the community colleges in the state. In 2018, the community colleges spent that money in many different ways as a ‘test run’ for what programs would be most beneficial to students. Some schools chose to use funding for free tuition, some put it into improving student services, and others chose to subsidize non-tuition expenses such as textbooks and transportation according to EdSource. Rob Mieso, Vice President of Student Services told La Voz that De Anza piloted the First Year Promise program with 175 students and saw an increase in retention rates for students of 2-3%. This positive result encouraged the college to expand the program to all qualified students.
With costs of college rising, many students choose to skip it entirely. However, by offering a year of tuition free, De Anza has the potential to attract more students, something it desperately needs in light of the recent enrollment crisis. Although this isn’t a perfect solution to the issue of affordability, because many students have costs outside tuition and textbooks, it’s a crucial step to helping students focus more on education and less on affordability. It also opens doors for students who previously wouldn’t have considered attending, increasing access for lower income students. There are still many pieces of this program to work out, but California’s lawmakers understand this, and are prepared to make changes to the law as needed, including the possibility of an increase in the budget for the program, something Governor Newsom hopes to achieve soon according to a press conference he held to showcase his fiscal year budget. Overall, the First Year Promise paves the way towards making college more affordable and accessible for everyone.
De Anza College’s newly implemented First Year Promise Program aims to make college available to every Californian. Yet, the program only tackles one small cog in the college accessibility and affordability problem, and therefore is limited in how big of a promise it can fulfill. The program is simplistic in both its goals and application. In offering first-time enrollees free tuition and materials vouchers for that initial year, it entices high school students and others to view college as a truly possible reality. An option, rather than immediately committing to the under-educated workforce. Let’s say the De Anza program works exactly as intended: first-year enrollment rates rise, and with our current persistence rates, a majority of those students continue on with their college careers. That may not be enough to ensure these students will continue their studies and graduate. De Anza’s estimated cost of attendance for students not living with family nearly reaches $21,500 per
year, according to the financial aid website. As La Voz previously reported, nearly 60% of De Anza students face food insecurity, while 56% lack stable housing. Clearly, the program’s estimated value of around $2,000 doesn’t offset other financial needs required to keep students in school. Recognizing that tuition is not the key barrier to students enrolling and succeeding in college, schools could better serve students by investing in services that deliver longer-term impacts. For example, Mt. San Antonio College is spending all of their College Promise fund on non-tuition benefits, such as on-campus food vouchers and mentoring, EdSource reported. Some schools also offer support to their students beyond the first year. The First Year Promise initiatives a step in the right direction, yet the program itself can’t fully deliver on the lofty ideal at the center of its philosophy. More change is needed at both the government and institutional levels in order to make good on that promise.
De Anza should allow high school freshmen, sophomore students to enroll Mehek Kapur STAFF REPORTER
De Anza College should allow high school freshmen and sophomores to enroll to boost enrollment and allow these students to have more specialized educational experiences that prepare them for college careers. Last month, the De Anza academic senate discussed the possibility of allowing younger high school students to enroll, raising some concerns among some faculty members. Currently, based on Spring 2019 enrollment data, 305 high school juniors and seniors are
enrolled as special admits, a 13% increase from Spring 2018. High school special admits are one of the only two student populations that haven’t faced a decline this year. This is a welcome addition in light of De Anza’s ongoing enrollment and budget crises. If freshmen and sophomores were allowed to enroll, enrollment could rise further and help prevent classes from being cancelled. Allowing younger students to enroll would also benefit these students. The ability to handle college level courses often shows four-year schools that a high school student is less likely to face burn-out or speed up their transfer
process at two-year schools. High school students also have the unique opportunity to take classes to their interests that may not be offered at their high schools. College courses also teach high school students independence and maturity because most college courses require more self-study and organization than high school classes. Some believe that allowing freshmen and sophomores to enroll is a cause for concern due to their age and alleged immaturity. However, most high school students who enroll in community college are informed by their
schools that taking these classes is a privilege, not a right. They can and will be sent back to their home school if they are unable to maintain the level of maturity needed to succeed in a college environment. Classes do not need to be dumbed down or filtered for these students either. High school students have the added benefit of support from the guidance team of their home school, and the ability to retake classes or return to normal high school classes if necessary. Some community colleges, such as Ohlone College, block certain classes to students under a
certain grade or age. This means professors can impose restrictions on high schoolers who they believe are unable to handle the content of their classes. High school students also typically have a unit limit, and require college and high school approval to be able to take more than a certain number of units, ensuring they would not overextend themselves. The argument against allowing younger students to enroll at De Anza College is a flimsy case. Both the college and the students will benefit from this newly proposed policy.
Biking to school: A greener, healthier way to save money Aaron Mata STAFF REPORTER
De Anza College students should strongly consider riding a bike to school instead of driving. Biking can help mitigate climate change, improve health and save money. The environment can benefit from all the help it can get from us right now, and biking is one way to help out. Transportation is a primary source of greenhouse gas
emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency In California, this sector accounts for up to 36% of the state’s total emissions, according to the government website. This is why environmental groups like Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition have been working with local communities to push for bike-friendly infrastructures and legislations. Health is another reason to bike. Every time students drive their
car to school, they are releasing pollutants like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides into the air, which is affecting us all. According to The Union of Concerned Scientists, air pollutants like these can cause serious health problems like asthma, bronchitis and cancer. On a personal level, biking can offer many health benefits. Cycling can prevent obesity and strengthen your muscles, bones, heart and brain, according to Harvard Health Biking.
Switching from driving to biking can also help students save money. Gas prices have been on the rise, hitting up to $4 a gallon in April. According to Mercury News, Bay Area gas is more expensive than any other place in the country. That should be a great motivation for students to start riding their bikes to school and, avoid hurting their bank accounts. If access to a bike is a problem, De Anza can help.
The DASB Bike program located in the Office of College Life offers free bike rentals for all students who meet minimum requirements. Students must be 18 years old or older, enrolled in at least six units, paid tuition fees in full or enrolled an installment payment plan and pay DASB fee. So what are students waiting for? There are a lot of great benefits that students can get if they start hitting the pedals.
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POLL: Paying DASB senators
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Don Le and Bryan Vo STAFF REPORTERS
Should DASB senators be paid?
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“They should get paid because they do carry a lot of the work that happens on campus.”
Angelica Magnisi, 25, massage therapy major
Jason Minagawa, 20, business major
“I’d be interested in talking about switching it to a scholarship idea, where if they do an exceptional job than they would be offered a scholarship.”
“I like the idea of a scholarship if they can show that they are working hard.”
Yiman Gao, 21, linguistics major
Tim Jarjoura, 21, marketing major
“No... you’re volunteering, you should have known that there is no money.”
“If they’re going to do a job that’s worth getting paid for then maybe they should get paid a little bit, but the way I see it now, they shouldn’t get paid.”
In an informal survey of 100 students conducted by La Voz News, 33 students said they were in favor of DASB senators getting paid, 27 students said they were not in favor of DASB senators getting paid and 40 students were unsure.
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“They should because they do a lot for students on campus and they do a lot of things we aren’t necessarily aware about.”
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Lamya Khandoker, 19, political science major
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Kiran Aftab, 20, business major
Where should money come from?
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YOORIM CHO DOMINIQUE EVANGELISTA
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Of the 33 students who said they were in favor of paying DASB senators, seven students said the senate should fund itself, 11 students said the money should come from the district and 15 students said the money should come from De Anza College.
Colleges shouldn’t decide student coursework Dylan Newman STAFF REPORTER
Many people’s first step toward learning what they want to do in life starts with taking introductory level courses in college. When colleges assign predetermined classes to students, they take away students’ freedom to explore. According to a 2013 survey by Penn State’s “The Mentor” academic advisor journal, 20 to 50% of students enter college undecided on their own majors. This means students come to college and take classes that seem intriguing them in order to find their preferred area of study. De Anza currently offers 50 different areas of study to achieve
a degree in as well as 14 transfer degrees. That opens up a wide variety of paths for students to take. Unfortunately, this also leaves students unmotivated in their search for their academic niche. A 2010 study by Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Policy at Cal State Sacramento showed that 70% of 2.1 million California’s community college students failed to graduate or transfer. Colleges do offer counseling to help students select classes that fit their goals and abilities, but high enrollment numbers and limited staff makes it hard for a counselor to properly care for a large number of students. The student to counselor ratio
at De Anza in fall 2016 was roughly 1,122:1, according to the Student Success Initiative’s 2018 Student Success Scorecard. Colleges should focus more on aiding student journeys toward figuring out their major with counseling instead of placing them into a “one size fits all” curriculum so they can graduate faster. Instead of requiring students to take specific classes, institutions should invest in hiring more counseling faculty to properly cover the wide span of students. This would help students stay focused while exploring what their future holds in an independent and free manner. All in all, being undecided shouldn’t be treated as a disservice,
“When colleges assign predetermined classes to students, they take away students’ freedom to” explore.” because many are fighting to learn more about themselves and their futures. Pushing students into predetermined paths to boost graduation rates ultimately takes away the true value of their education.
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Trauma awareness important to careers
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Meditation, learning and therapy dogs! Mary Sullivan Guest Columnist
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Above: Julie Kurtz speaks at De Anza College on June 5. She highlighted the need for more trauma-informed activities in the workforce and everyday life.
Lianna Martinez STAFF REPORTER
Special guest Julie Kurtz, codirector of Trauma-Informed Practices, held a conference at De Anza College discussing the correlation of traumatic events and the effects they have, not only on a person’s everyday life but also on children in early education. “Trauma is defined by the individual’s sensory system, not the event itself,” Kurtz said. According to Kurtz, in order to recognize trauma as an issue, it has to have long term adverse effects on you emotionally, spiritually, physically or mentally, into adulthood, in one or more of those areas. Kurtz gave her audience of young educators and students on a tour of the brain, venturing into three main parts: The reptile brain responsible for the fight-or-flight response. The mammal brain responsible for major emotions and
reptile brain to calm down and attachment, and the executive translate to the mammal brain that part of the brain. everything is okay,” Kurtz said. Kurtz explained that each part Kurtz said child educators is responsible for the brain’s should distinguish the past from decisions and actions. the present with words like, Kurtz said the emotional “You are with me backlash trauma now,” to reassure carries causes them they are not strain whether “Being trained on in a traumatizing we recognize it or not, even trauma-informed encounter. When children in our own care is the only misbehave, it’s personal lives. way you are likely because of With a majority of the going to get a job underlying causes, said Kurtz. active audience and keep a job.” Kurtz described being in child how a traumatic development -Frederick Ferrer, event during a car related courses Child Advocates chief ride with her father and majors, executive officer Kurtz gave is triggered when effective tips she finds herself in a and explained relatable situation. situations to Kurtz said she notice when an individual needs had shouted, “Don’t hit me!” at trauma-informed practices. her husband as they were driving “Speak with soft tones to the down the street. Kurtz said she realized the children. Tell them everything situations she experienced at will be OK when they misbehave home as a child, on the streets or because we want to tell the
at school trigger different parts of the brain as it translates reactions. Kurtz said that knowledge on trauma care is more important to one’s career than most think. “Being trained on traumainformed care is the only way you are going to get a job and keep a job,” said Child Advocates chief executive officer Fredrick Ferrer. “Just how you train for your curriculum for child development, knowledge of trauma care is really state-of-the-art. This is something you need to have at any job, teaching any age group.” Ferrer said. Training in trauma care practices will be coming to De Anza very soon thanks to community member sponsorships and funding. Mayra Cruz, instructor of the child development and education department, said increasing awareness and understanding trauma-informed strategies will be the main goal.
HEFAS workshop helps students make their resume stand out from the rest Elsa Castro STAFF REPORTER
The team at Higher Education for AB 540 Students (HEFAS) know how important a wellwritten resume is when trying to land the perfect job, so they hosted a resume building workshop at the Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action Offices on May 29. “Employees will only spend 30 seconds reading your resume,” said Helen Pang, career counselor at De Anza. “You have to make sure it stands out.” Pang, who conducted the event,
spoke to students and shared an array of slides with helpful tips, examples and ground rules. Rules like keeping your resume to a one page length and not having to add the familiar, “References available upon request” line. “It takes up space that could be used for a far more important bullet point,” said Pang. Stating that if references are required you can simply provide them at a different time on a separate page. Students took notes and asked questions as Pang explained that resumes aren’t limited to only
listing previous work experience. According to Pang, any experience or skill you might have that relates to the current position you’re applying for can be added to your resume. Aleyda Davalos, 24, aerospace engineering major, said she’s currently looking for a job that is more related to her major, but her previous security job didn’t exactly correlate with that. Pang told students they can add personal skills or skills they’ve learned through unpaid work like internships, volunteer jobs, or time they helped plan a large event, can make a difference.
“Now, knowing that I can just highlight my leadership skills,” said Davalos, “is really helpful.” Other students were glad to be able to have a more intimate conversation about resumes other than just searching the web. “Searching online didn’t really help,” said Karina Guzman, 19, biology major. “Being here and being able to ask questions about what to add and what not to add was really helpful.” The resume building workshop turned out to be yet another success for HEFAS which is always looking for ways to support De Anza students.
As we head toward finals, consider the relationship between learning, stress and meditation. We know learning is the ability to file information into the brain via memories that can later be retrieved. Renowned primatologist Robert Sapolsky “…think of the cortex as your hard drive, where memories are stored, and your hippocampus as the keyboard, the means by which you place and access memories in the cortex.” For learning, the brain must be receptive to receive the information. When symptoms of stress are extensive or sustained over time, it interferes with one’s ability to concentrate, and retain information. Severe stress disturbs memory, and research has shown that meditation teaches the brain to respond or ignore messages. The practice of regular meditation can help one recognize and redefine threats as challenges or opportunities, a cognitive coping strategy known as reframing. Simply put, meditation quiets one’s thoughts by retraining and reframing them to facilitate learning for academic success. A San Francisco middle school introduced a stress-reduction program consisting of two 15 minute periods in the morning and afternoon when students could choose to sit quietly or meditate. . And found an increase in the average grades of students and concluded that meditation brings a greater readiness to learn. Another study of 78 medical and premedical students examined the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on symptoms of anxiety and depression. Results showed decreased levels of anxiety and depression were maintained during stressful final exams. Thus meditation, for 10 to 15 minutes a day can reduce stress and help achieve academic success With an environment of ever increasing academic stress, meditation can build lifelong stress resilience and adaptive interpersonal strength to enhance a person’s education.. Mild stress is a normal part of life, beneficial to our survival. Extensive or sustained stress is detrimental to our health and learning. You have an opportunity to learn about meditation at Chill City on June 20. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m in the S-Quad. Stop by for information to how to de-stress before finals and visit “Furry Friends” therapy dogs. Mary Sullivan is De Anza’s Director of Health Education and Wellness and can be reached at 408-864-8733 or sullivanmary@deanza.edu.
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Spotlight: Students’ fall transfer plans
Aubrey Stevenson, 21, political science major UCSC
Yue Pang, business administration
Felipe Svensson, 22, communications major
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Nicholas Palomarez, 23, finance major SFSU
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Andrew Shinjo STAFF REPORTER
Aubrey Stevenson, 21, political science major plans on transferring to UC Santa Cruz in the fall of 2019. “I feel, the environment there, I feel like I connected,” she said. She won’t be living on campus but rather at home as it’s in the area.
Yu Pang, business administration major plans on transferring to San Jose State University in te fall of 2019. She said it’s not as gloomy as San Francisco State. She won’t be living on campus because she lives in the area.
Felipe Svensson, 22, communications major, plans on transferring to San Jose State in the fall of 2019. “It’s close by and at the same timeI feel like it offers a lot for what I need for communications as well,” he said. He plans on living at home.
Sociology instructor receives award for collaborative project in humanities “1500 stories is an amazing project and I really respect how she [Jennifer Myhre] integrates visualization, art, literature, video and person to person stories.” -Diana Argabrite, programs coordinator, Euphrat Museum of Art
Jennifer Myhre, awarded a position in the Melon/ACLS Community College faculty fellowship program
Jordan Thomas STAFF REPORTER
De Anza College sociology instructor and department chair Jennifer Myhre was awarded a position in the Melon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship program for her collaborative project “1500 Stories: Giving Voice to Economic Inequality.” Myhre is one of 26 faculty members from two-year colleges across the country, recognized for their unique research endeavors within the humanities and social sciences. 1500 stories is a collaborative art and digital storytelling project that allows individuals to tell their story about economic equality within the entire country. The title is a play on words to demonstrate inequality in America based on a 1500 story building. “I had this idea bouncing around in my mind to make documentary films and move toward the arts in general,” Myhre
said. Considering the project’s need for time and funds, Myhre thought to take it on after she retired, but later realized that the Silicon Valley would be a great place to start. “I haven’t been able to keep up with the stories coming in,” said Myhre Myhre said that the fellowship will ensure more time spent analyzing and editing interviews and less time spent teaching during 2020. Myhre received numerous grants to fund different sectors within the project. Beyond the Silicon Valley, volunteers consist of faculty and students from other states including Wisconsin and New Jersey. “I really like working within our team. I like the collaboration and teamwork we have,” said Shivangi Sharma, 20, global studies major. Sharma, a student at De Anza and intern for the project, has spent the past few months working closely under Myhre. Sharma created a video trailer to give
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insight to the project, but plans to create a new trailer. “I didn’t do the project justice in regard to how impactful the video I created could have been,” said Sharma. The California History Center, VIDA and the Euphrat Museum of Art are three of many partnerships who are collaborating with Myhre on the project. “1500 Stories is an amazing project and I really respect how she integrates visualization, art, literature, video and person to person stories,” said Diana Argabrite, Euphrat Museum of Art Programs Coordinator. Argabrite said Myhre “Is a heart centered activist who really walks her talk.” “Her energy and enthusiasm is infectious,” said Tom Izu Executive Director of the California History Center. “She gets excited about something and it’s hard not to also get excited.” With 30 stories ready to go, Myhre said, “I want everyone to bring their talents to the table.”
Nicholas Palomarez, 23, finance major, plans on transferring to San Francisco State university in the fall of 2019. He is very enthusiastic about this change. “I mean, it’s San Francisco!” he said. He won’t be living on campus as the commute won’t be too far.
DA orchestra, band showcase diverse musical pieces Ella Shih STAFF REPORTER
De Anza Orchestra and Band showcased a diverse program from Renaissance pieces to latest works in film at the Visual and Performing Arts Center, June 9. The De Anza Chamber Orchestra and Band featured guest conductor Leah Liu, student pianist Grace Yi in Piano Concerto No.23 in A major by Mozart and the canzona of Italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli’s work, written in 1597. Grace Yi, 17, a high school pianist, received a roar of applause from the audience when she played Mozart’s piano concerto with the chamber orchestra. Non-classical pieces were also performed. Loren Tayerle, director of the two bands, said the performance of “Shallow,” from the movie “A Star is Born,” touched him. Contemporary classical jazz piece “The Duke,” by American jazz composer Dave Brubeck, surprised audiences, creating a light-hearted atmosphere to the event. According to Tayerle, the work stylistically incorporates swing and improvisation. Washington Post March by American jazz composer John Philip Sousa, celebrated an ownership change at the newspaper in 1894 and is Americans’ tribute to the free press and Constitution, said Tayerle. The orchestra performed Turkish March by Beethoven and gave familiarity to the audiences. Yi said her performance went better than she expected although she made some mistakes. Vincent Grimes a father of a flute player in the orchestra said this was a beautiful concert. Audiences said they love the diversity of the program.
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‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu:’ super effective electrifying adaptation of the video game series Ethan Bennett STAFF REPORTER
There is not a video game franchise that Hollywood is not interested in profiting off of by adapting it onto the big screen, and “Detective Pikachu” is no exception. Based on the Nintendo 3DS game by the same name, “Detective Pikachu” is the first live-action adaptation of its cinematic franchise. There are bonuses for being an avid fan of the game and spotting every Pokemon from start to finish, but non-fans and first time viewers will still enjoy the film. “Detective Pikachu” follows a traditional mystery plot featuring a former wanna-be trainer insurance salesman Tim Goodman, played by Justice Smith, investigating the death of his father. He pairs with his father’s former IMAGE VIA IMDB.COM
partner, a strange talking Pikachu, voiced by Ryan Reynolds. Together they team up with budding news reporter Lucy Stevens, played by Kathryn Newton, and her adorable, yet oddly dangerous Psyduck to uncover an even bigger story. There are few gasp inducing plot twists and surprise reveals early on in the movie. This leaves the plot easily guessable. But where the story lacks, the world in which the movie is set in thrives. Both Pokemon and humans coexist in Rhyme City, and this city is buzzing with activity. Pokemon such as the Pidgeys and Pidgeottos fly overhead, packs of Charmanders and Squirtles roam the streets, a Machamp directs traffic with his four arms. Unlike most adaptations, “Detective Pikachu” is a movie that understands what a Pokemon is; a
fascinating and intricately designed pocket monster. All of that helps establish that these Pokemon aren’t just CGI creatures. They’re living, breathing and realistic creatures in this universe. They can be cute, creepy or menacing, but that lends to the fact that Pokemon are more than just imagination. It’s why the film works perfectly for non-fans and fans alike. “Detective Pikachu” offers more through its visual treats and the way the movie expertly handles Pokemon. Fans and non-fans have a lot to look forward to coming into this movie.
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The live-action rendition of “Aladdin” is one of Disney’s best attempts to create something family friendly, entertaining and accurate to its source material. “Aladdin” delivers a comical tale of banned love, where peasant Aladdin meets Princess Jasmine in his hometown of Agrabah. They fall in love despite Aladdin’s reputation for being a thief. The movie made minor plot changes from its original movie. These were completely unnecessary and should have been omitted. Guy Ritchie, director of “Sherlock Holmes” and “King IMAGE VIA IMDB.COM Arthur: Legend of the Sword,”
brings laughs and fun for families with members of all ages. The original animated film, released by Disney in 1992, is nostalgic and memorable, and this rendition successfully captures that. Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott, who played Aladdin and Princess Jasmine respectfully, performed outstandingly well. Will Smith, who fans criticized for being unfit for the role, plays the comical Genie. Despite backlash, Smith transforms the character with a new personality that is fitting enough. When Smith sings “Never Had a Friend Like Me,” he delivers on nostalgia with a fresh and hilarious performance that perfectly suits the character.
The film displays amazing color and spectacular computer generated animation. However, most of the songs are unchanged, making them unoriginal. The film felt like a cliche musical, and there should have been a factor that adds more depth to the songs to make them more inspiring. “Aladdin” is a film that I encourage to experience for fans and those who have seen the original. It provides family fun for new fans and those who have seen the 1992 film, but it fails to be truly original.
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“John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum” rushes the audience into an action-packed thriller into where the second film left off. Yet, at the end of runtime, one can’t shake the feeling of being left unsatisfied. The film doesn’t disappoint in providing the well choreographed and imaginative fight scenes that are the trademark of the franchise. Audiences were not expecting the new depth and nuance to its characters. The surprise appearances by actresses Halle Berry and Anjelica Huston earn high marks for their heartfelt performances. There is a deeper dive into the origins of John Wick as we learn more of his upbringing. These strolls down memory lane are
refreshing and add meaningful consequences to the story, bookmarked as it is by one fight scene after another. The choreography of each fight is a gem that has to be noted for. The feeling of each of Wick’s terrifying blows against his assailants is mindblowing. These beautifully executed fights are incredible, but eventually the infinite waves of enemies feels unrealistic. This is made worse by moments where the suspension of disbelief is stretched even further when Wick refuses to die at all despite him taking hundreds of fatal blows. Still, there are gems to be enjoyed in all the shootouts. Berry’s character Sofia uses her dogs to attack enemies, and it feels gratifying while referencing John Wick’s deceased dog from the first film.
Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC June 18 Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled
Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC June 21 Super Mario Maker 2
Nintendo Switch June 28
NEW MOVIES Toy Story 4
FINAL RATING: 4/5
‘John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum’ embraces incredible pure action Mark Jensen
VIDEO GAMES Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
FINAL RATING: 4/5
‘Aladdin’ live action adaptation: musically thrilling but still lacking Lianna Martinez
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The introduction of a terrifying, skillful ninja clan, led by the assassin Zero played by Mark Dacascos, ups the intensity to the fights and tension. The filmmakers find key moments to pepper in comedic moments, the best of which is the fanboy attention John Wick gets from some of his own would-be assassins. The amount of action is phenomenal, and there is never really a break from it all. “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum” delivers on its promise of intense combats and overwhelming odds thrown at the super assassin. Yet the film leaves the audience wanting more and what’s expected to come in the future.
Adventure June 21 Child’s Play
Horror June 21 Spiderman: Far From Home
FINAL RATING: 3/5 Superhero July 2 ALL IMAGES VIA AMAZON.COM
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Elaine Roselle R. Aban Daniela Elena Abatecola Nicanor I. Acevedo IV Citlalli Esmeralda Acevedo-Adame 2 Citlalli Acevedo-Adame 2 Alisa Rose Ka’imilani Acia Jacqueline Espiritu Acosta 2 Maritza Lizbeth Acosta Mangas Jeanette Adame Mota James Stanley Adams, JR. Mayer R. Adelberg 2 Zayna Ayito Ademe Dennis Bryant Adjei Zachary Adler 2 Carolina Maria Afanador Sina Afshar 1 Sina Afshar 2 Kiram Aftab 2 Pineal M. Agegnehu Carla Aguilar Ezquivel 2 Jose Soto Aguirre James Rodolfo Agustin Naintara Ahmed 2 Naintara Ahmed Yasin Ahmed Tadeh Ahoon Cienna Jade Ajir 2 Julienne Sinsay Alabado 1 Safa Alam 1 Jeaniva-Lee Llantada Alamo Yarenzi T. Alatorre Yarenzi Tanivet Alatorre Alaeddin Rawhi Albakri 2 Edgar Aldana Summer Marie Aldana Edgar M. Aldana Bozquez Daisy Alejandre 2 Ryan Q. Alejo Wongelawit Ayalneh Alemayehu Jennifer Nedumkandathil Alex 2 Nathalie Selena Alfaro Nicholas J. Algas-Sasaki Jason Anthony Allen 1 Desiré Lynn Allhands Manuel De Jesus Alonzo Barrios Kaliopeta Aloua Otmar Huberth Alvarado Romero Jose Rodrigo Alvarez Lorena Garcia Alvarez Michelle Nunez Alvarez 1 Naomi Melissa Alvarez Vidal Alvarez Lopez Aliana G. Amador-Rodriguez 1 Anna Guerrero Amaya 1 Laritza Amaya Ochoa Roya Amjadi 2 Yongjun An 2 Armando Anaya-Mendez 2 Derick S. Anderes Bradford D. Anderson Aaron Anthony Angeles Steve Taina Angeles 2 Nicholas Angulo 2 Omar Rolando Angulo Kristine Anibarro Tariq Mohammed Aniff 2 Gabriel Antonio Hannah Grace Apolinar 1 Erika Joy Llemos Aquino Leslie Aquino-Fernandez Isaiah David Aranda Earl Arboleda 1 Jesus Lorenso Carrillo Arciniega 1 Abiyot Dadi Areda Elizabeth Arias Sandra Arias Dale Anthony Armstrong Daniela Ceballos Arreguin Isamar Arreguin Ceballos Diego Ulises Arreola 2 Sonia Isamar Arroliga Sonia Isamar Arroliga 2 Ahmad Ashufta Erika Guiam Aspiras Huda Ashraf Assaf 2 Semanu Q. Attiogbe 1 Le G. Au 2 Nway Htet Htet Aung 2 Emily Ann Avalos 2 Liridon Avido Andrea Inez Ayala Avinell Alicia Ayala Steve Ayala Perla Ayala Ramirez 1 Ridah Azhar 3 Nahal Azin
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Jaclyn Tran Babcock 1 Marsela Rashidy Babroudi Nina Linnea Bacho 1 Taylar Marie Bacolini 1 Alec Christopher Badra Zorair Bagdasaryan David R. Bahar 2 Neeta Bahukhandi 2 Zachary Bailey Jake D. Bajer Jacqueline Baker Kathleen Elizabeth Baker 1 Houman Bakhsaeiyan Jennifer J. Balak 1 Aishwarya Balivada Cesar A. Baltodano Ashley Janette Banuelos Norma Angelica Barajas Zachary John Barberi 2 Mark Stuart Barcena Jeffrey E. Barclay Tristan Barragan 1 Kathy Barranco Anthony Lawrence Marc Barraza 1 Pablo Antonio Barraza Eric Barrera Elsa Lizzabeth Barrera Salinas Anthony Adolfo Barreto Patrick Barringer Brittany Marie Barry Katherine Elizabeth Bartlett Kyle Bascomb 2 Kelsey Le Bassanini 2 Jose Basulto 1 Valerie Christine T. Batino 2 Bridget Kathleen Batio 2 Jeremy Randall Bauer Christian Bauerle Iman Thibauld Bayat Riya Behl 2 Hoda Behzadi 2 Alex James Beierly 1 Nir Bekker Vanessa Hernandez Beleno 1 Jennifer Christina Bell 2 Anna V. Beltran Lisa Marie Dauz Beltran Erin Bender 2 Dayana A. Benitez 2 Jonathon Bennett 1 Jessa Gutierrez Bergado Marie Antoinette Bernal 1 Samantha Marleen Bernal 2 Johanna Berntsson Matthew David Best Amy Beyers Betselot Bezabeh 2 Jagpreet Kaur Bhandaal Jason Bhandal Krishna Bharwad Sushant Bhattarai 1 Kyle Stanley Billingsley Adam Christopher Blair 1 Zoe Blankenship 2 Aliza Corinne Bolliger 2 Amanda Ivy Bollinger 2 Emma Bonasera 1 Andrea Giovanna Bondi 1 Kurt Ryan De Asis Bones Chanakarn Boomuen 2 Fernando Gorgonio Borato 2 Johnny Bounthavy Severus Jo’iinn Boustead 1 Alena Donna Brady 2 Jordan Davis Bramlett 1 Casey Erin Brandt 2 Brenden A. Brecheen 1 John Bricker 2 Keyana Canela Brito Vince Britton Matan Broner Phoebe Rae Spacek Brudick 2 Luke Ryan Buchterkirchen Sameer M. Buhari Eric Bui 2 Jeanette Bui 1 Kirstin Thao Bui 2 Kristine Bui 2 Ngan Huy Khanh Bui 1 Maebelle Mariano Bullecer 2 Jehan Awod Bur Jehan Bur Maya Simone Burich Shane M. Burke Elizabeth Burns 3 Marvin Isai Buruca 2 Alvaro David Butinza Corey Byler
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Greglouis Gumiran Cabaoig Joshua Thomas Cabral Rina Balmonte Cabrera Angie Maria Cadenas Francisco Alvarez Cadenas Xiaolin Cai 2 Rosanna Callegari Bernardo Camacho Maegan Cambaliza Cody Gray Camp Cody R. Camp Stephanie Elizabeth Campana 1 Barren Byron Campbell Julia E. Campbell Jesse Anthony Campbell Jr. Cristaldo Campos 1 Diana Cancino 2 Jose Joaquin Cano Ambriz 2 Darwin Orlando Cano Izazaga David M. Cao 3 Thanh Ngoc Cao Aaron Paul U. Capinpin Michael A. Capovilla 2 Jeovany J. Capuzo 2 Beatrix Ya-Fang Cardell Armando Jose Cardenas Eva Yazmin Cardenas 1 Mina Lauren Cardenas Grace Suzanne Cardona 2 Jerilyn C. Carillo 1 Alexandra Cynthia Carlsson 2 Laura Louise-Nixon Carpenito Jasmin Carrasco Lesly Anne Carrasco 2 Ella Y. Carrell 1 Bianka M. Carrillo 1 Jazmin Carrillo Jesus Lorenso Carrillo Arciniega 2 Jazmin Irene Carrillo-Tomasino Charmaine Paragas Casbasag 1 Adrian J. Casimiro 1 Maureen A. Cassidy Javier Alejandro Castaneda Tristan F. Castaneda Jose R. Castellanos 2 Sara Castellanos 2 Aaron Paul Castillo 2 Bella Irene Idalis Castillo July N. Castro 2 Jake M. Catura Benjamin Cenzer Angelica Remer Cereno Emanuel Marquez Cerezo 2 Alejandro Max Cervacio Elizabeth Y. Chacon Lilliana Martiza Chacon Shray Chakraborty Hin Wai Agatha Chan 1 Michael Chan Pichlinda Julie Chan 1 Pinchlinda Julie Chan 1 Tsz Shan Chan 2 Yu Chien Chang 2 Kalvin Chao 2 Amanda Haley Charbonneau 1 Jorge Luis Chavez Melissa R. Chavez Dante Adam Chegini 2 Nicole Renee Chellew 2 Sheng Chen 1 Sierra Rose Luthi Chen 1 Sierra Chen Weiyuan Chen 2 Xing Chen 2 Kevin Yu Cheng Magdalena Anna Chmiel 1 Soo Bin Cho 2 Soung Bin Cho 1 Yee Ryoon Cho Tae Choi 2 Angel Chong 3 Safa A. Choudhury Alyssa Chu Christopher Chuah Julissa Churape-Lopez Xiaofan Ciao 1 Sarah Sabina Ciprian Mikaela Clarete Jessica Leigh Clark Maria Patricia Clark Kirsten Co Matthew David Cohen Katherine Anne Cole Celeste Marie Collins Celeste Collins Rebecca Joanne Collins Anthony Jordan Combs Jacklyn Irene Condori 1 Raquell Elizabeth Contreras Janet Contreras Ochoa
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Daniel Dabel 2 Numan Dagdeviren 2 Alex Guillermo D’Alessandro 2 Kelley Ann Dallas John Augostino D’Amico Jenne Audrey Dancel Jacqueline Martina Danenhower 2 John Dang Justin Tin Huu Dang 1 Katherine Dang 2 Nhung Dang Thao Dang Andrew Daniels Hao The Dao Teresha Michelle Datcher 2 Aleyda Corina Davalos Martínez Mariel Balderas De La Cruz Fernando J. De La Rosa Fernando J. Perez De La Rosa Terick De Silva Anisha Trovao De Souza 1 Anne Monique Decker 2 Jasmin Kay Pagdanganan DeGuzman Regan Allen Del Mundo Kristal Mae Agustin Dela Cruz Jevina Helen DeLeon 1 Emily Elizabeth Delgado Jonathan Si Delos Santos 2 Robert La-Delle De-Noyer Sumana Shrestha Desai 2 Jayasri Devarasetty 2 Jessiella Anne Tuangco Devera 1 Daniel Robert DeYoung Elizabeth Raquel Castillo Diaz Juan Marko Diaz Rodolfo Diaz Munoz Israel Diaz Suarez Nancy Y. Diego Laura Rebekah Quevedo Dimaandal Selina Ling Ding Phoebe Elizabeth Dingman Benjamin Dinh Dillon Xuan Dinh 2 Dillon Dinh 1 Tai Nguyen Huu Dinh Vyanna Thuy Dinh 2 Anthony Mony Dith Anthony Ditta Atila Dizdar Steffani Djuarsa 2 Sandra Djurovic 2 Amy T. Do 2 Anh Dan Do 1 Anh Nhat Do David Hien Do Dennis Dzu Do Dennis Dzu Do John Do Nguyen Do 3 Theresa Do 2 Tiffany Tran Do 2 Tran Do 2 Tri Nguyen Minh Doan 2 Jessica Marie Dominguez 2 Ananya Donapati 2 Brandon John Donato 2 Lucas Edward Donato 1 Lucas Donato 1 Andreas Matthew Dorio Andreas Dorio Simran Dosanjh Chancellor Po Dougherty Chancellor Dougherty Binh Du
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Jasmine Nicole Early Alyssa Nicole Eaton Ryoma Ebisu Mikayla Karisma Ehresmann-Singh Joseph Eissa Mohamed Walid Elgharbawy 2 Joseph Eliahu 2 Adriana Elmazaj 2 Allison Lee Elzind Alan Johnsan Enecial Matthew Anders Enstrom Trenton William Epler 2 Dylan Epp 3 Tomer Menachem Erlich Emaline Louise Ernst-Denson 1 Cesar David Escobar Clemente Esparza, II Karen Espinosa Ortiz Arely Espinoza Chanel Nicole Espinoza Matthew Evans-Vasquez Dmitriy Evert 2 Alana Christina Ezrre
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Eric Fam Lourdina Lariza Lopez Fantone 2 Asmaa Mohamad Fararjeh Joseph Farfan Elias Faris 1 Luna Farkouh Melissa Favorite 2 Shane Fender 2 Shane Fender 2 Joseph W. Fernandes Joseph Fernandes Cameron M. Fernandez 2 Monica Ileana Fernandez Samantha E. Fernandez Navin Dimitri Fernando Sebastian Paul Ferus Mai-Linh Nanilii Figuera 2 James Paul Fine Sean P. Finigan Dominic Elijah Fisher Jocelyn Flores Pedro Flores Sheyla Ericka Flores-Hernandez 2 Sheyla Flores-Hernandez Gloria Michelle Flynn Justine Brittany Follo 2 Christopher Joseph Foreman 2 Naomi Foss-Alfke 2 Eduardo Fragoso C. 1 James Allen Francis 2 Jorge M. Franco Wendy Kiyomi Freitas Kieth Zachary Frias 1 Yiming Fu James Henry Fuchs Adrian Mario Fuentes Tiana Fukushima 2 Josue F. Funez Josue Funez 1 Kenny Fung Ryo Futamura 2
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Frederick Daniel Gadia Francisco 1 Mikhaela Galan Ron Anthony Andes Gali 1 Alonso Giovanni Galindo Magana 1 Sean Michael Gallagher 2 Ryan Gallegos Giorgio Galli 2 Briejett Galvan 2 Briejett Galvan 1 Samantha Noele-Pasion Ganaden Grace Gao 2 Xiaofan Gao 2 Melissa Rosas Gaona Brian Matthew Garcia Cindy Michelle Garcia
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Delia Yannette Garcia Elizabeth M. Garcia John Garcia Maria DeJesus Garcia Miguel Angel Garcia 2 Ricardo Sablan Garcia 2 Shelby Lynn Garcia 2 Edgar Garcia Camacho Katia Garcia Cortes Valeria Garcia Cruz Maria Fernanda Garcia Ramirez 2 William Philip Garrahan 2 Michelle Nicole Gaynor Senai F. Gebrehiwet Jonathan Gebrezgi Vakhtangi Gelashvili Res Geluz III 2 Jessica Laures Gerard Nicholas Anthony Gerst Adonias Phanuel Getahun Ani Christine Gevorkian 2 Ani Gevorkian 2 Kian Ghaemmaghami Vivian Gia Nguyen Truong Giang 1 Amanuel Sium Gilay Gurlynn Gill 2 Audrey Gil-McCluskey Allyssa Marie Gil-Ojeda Jordan Gips 1 David Alan Glenday Jason M. Goble Eduardo A. Godinez Valencia Matthew Gohata Hadar Goldstein Maryam Golkar Doryn Fatima S. Gomez 2 Kyle L. Gomez 1 Lana M. Gomez 1 Lana Marie Gomez 1 Scarleth Guadalupe Gomez Navarro Oswaldo Felipe Gomez-Verdin 2 Arthur John Gonzales 2 Arthur Gonzales 2 Sabrina Kelly Gonzales 1 Alexandra Marie Gonzalez Christian Anthony Gonzalez David Gonzalez Diego Giovanni Gonzalez Eric Gonzalez Isela Gonzalez Jasmine Ariana Gonzalez 2 Joseph Gonzalez Virgilio Benjamin Gonzalez Edgar Gonzalez Godinez Beatriz Gonzalez Medina Isabel Gonzalez-Macias Lorena Gonzalez-Medina Andrew Goodman Marla Jill Goodman 2 Lorena Gene Goodrich Landon J. Goodson Aleksey Pieter Goussard Aditya Goyal Charles Alexander Graciano Ilan Yehuda Granot Grace Graupera Kamene Green 2 Tanya Annette Green Cox Sean Adam de Soto Greenleaf Brian Carrasco Gregorio Monique Grijalva Daniel Jesus Grimaldo Dean Floyd Guardanapo 2 Juan Andres Guerra-Acevedo Anna Guerrero Amaya 1 Elizabeth Guevara Zandramae Goyala Guiam Breanna Guidotti 2 Margaret Ashley Guilbert German Guillen Stephen Shusan Guillory Xiaojing Guo 2 Sameer Hari Jain Gupta Jess Jacob Gutierrez Yaneth Gutierrez Vallejo 1 Andres Galileo Aviles Guzman Arianna Marie Guzman Karina Guzman Denis A. Guzman Quintanilla Alexander Gvatua Denali Gwen 1
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Josephine Ha 2 Vu N. Ha Sahar Habib 3 Justin Hackett 1 Alexander Hafycz 2
Mie Haga 2 Karl John Hagenlocher Aaron Haile Natalia Hallman 2 James Thomas Halpin 3 Mariam Hambersom Mueen Hamed Sarah Victoria Hamstra 2 Minyeong Han 2 Madelyn Hanel Ahmed Raouf Ben Harchache Timothy James Harlan Jorge Elias Haro Candelas Vanessa Leigh Harris Martinez Beth Hartsog 3 Meredithe Hartzer Sadia Hasan 3 Kou Hasegawa 2 Omar Hashem Fatima Hassan 2 Mariah Lasha Hawkins-Vedder 1 Kayla Hoshaiah Hayes 2 Ying He Isaac Heartman Heartman Robert Hebard 2 Kristine Marie Hein 1 Tristan Henderson-Strell 2 Hendrik Hirais Heredia Dulce Hernandez 1 Kathery Hernandez Ramiro Javier Hernandez Santiago Hernandez Stephanie Alexis Hernandez 2 Jocelyn Hernandez Gomez 3 Astrid N. Hernandez Gonzalez 2 Edison Hernandez-Espinoza Gillian Hernando 2 Analicia Rebecca Herrera Janelle Herrera 1 Laurel Ann Hess 1 William Hickey 2 Tammy Lynn Hicks Rachael Hill Lilly Hoang Ho 1 Nha T. Ho 2 Nha Ho 2 Cecile Dao Hoang 2 Ian Hoang 1 Lilyann Hoang Napoleon Hoang 1 Xuan Thanh Hoang Constance Hogenhout Madison Holland Chi Hong 2 Nhi Bao Hong 2 Ryan S. Hong 1 Keianna-Lynne Kuulei Hoshi 1 Keianna-Lynne Kuulei Hoshi Matthew J. Hoskins S.M. Rahamin Hossain 2 Lynna Hu Wu 3 Quan Ton Hua Kailin Huang 2 Tao Huang Hunter Lee Huchthausen Ricardo Edwin Hurtado 1 Rasna Rahmat Husain 1 Rasna Rahmat Husain 1 Lara M. Hussain Kezia Tiffany Hutabarat 2 Alexandra Mei Lin Hutchins 2 Anh Tuan Huynh 2 Anthony Minh Tri Huynh Dang Daniel Giac Huynh Dat T. Huynh 2 Henry Vu Huynh 2 Ivy Huynh Jenny Huynh Khuong Huynh Kim Tong Huynh Tam Huynh 2 Thanh Huynh 2 Seri Hwang 2 Howard Hwong 2
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Landon Lucky Iannamico 2 Kazelle Ibana 1 Leah A. Ignacio Chukwu Iheke Shinji Iida Carlos Eduardo Andres Ildefonso Jared Ilog 1 Jesse Nick Iloreta Rasul Imanov Mansurbek M.I. Ischanov 2 Zainab Islam 1 Ferlordgie-M C. Iso Ayaka Ito 2 Fujika Ito 2 Rishab R. Iyer 1
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Eric Jacowitz Celena Madonna Jasso Celena Jasso Lorena Jauregui Romo Jeremi Kyle Javier 3 Connor Jeng 1 Brett Andrew Jennings 2 Taylor Rae Jessen 2 Harmandip Singh Jhaaj Jiayu Jiang 2 Ru-Meei Fan Jiang 2 Herminia Yvette Jimenez 2 Jade Lagoc Jimenez 2 JuanAntonio Jimenez Xenia Marie Jimenez Jisu Kim Jisu Kim 3 Jake Johe Anthony Maxwell John 1 Ashley Marie Johnson Damon Richard Johnson 2 Ivy Anmarie Johnson Joshua T. Johnson Kaitlynn Marie Johnson Kory Christian Johnson Lars Gregory Johnson 2 Oliver Wolcott Benjamin Johnson Corrin Alexis Johnson-Averiett Devin Lynn Jones Mick Darell Jones Michaela Marie Jordan Alexander Reinhart Joshua 3 Jorge A. Juรกrez Haydee Yamileth Juarez Trejo Saige Alexandria Julian-Laroza 2 Mary Antonette Uminga Julio 1
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Milumbe Lulu Kabanje Harman Kahlon Garrett Hiroshi Kanagaki 1 Sachi Kelly Kanagawa Min Seong Kang 2 Jake David Kapp Jakob David Kapp Mehdi Karamloo Stephanie Karen 2 Canan Kart Jason Karundeng 2 Paul Steven Kasper Jr. 1 Dylan Katrenick Perez Daniel Joseph Katrib 2 Boby Kaul Navleen Kaur Navnit Kaur 1 Simran Kaur Firoza Kawser 1 Jennifer L. T. Keeling Cameron Scott Kemske 2 Moha Ketebe 1 Shreyas Vilas Ketkar David Kha Abraruddin Khaja 1 Kareem Nasser Kherella Huyen N. Khoa 1 Ghazaleh Khodaparast 2 Sherry Shireen Khong Tina Khosroshahi-Motlagh 2 Kenny Kiaosouvath Amanuel Kibret Binh D. Kien 2 An Doan Dieu Kieu 2 Jeri Roselyn Kievlan 1 Howard Kim 2 Jinhee Kim 2 Justin Jaesuk Kim 2 Justin Kim 2 Kim Kim Michael S. Kim Mihwi Kim 2 Myungsub Kim 2 Seoyeon Kim 2 Ye Bin Kim 2 Meghan B. Kinney 1 Karlen Kirkland Michelle Kirkley Adam Thomas Klein Stephanie D. Klein 3 Alexander S. Kleinman 3 Nikhil Kler Ryan Matthew Koehler Annabel Wen Qian Koh 2 Amrita Kohli 2 Amin Kohyarnejad 2 Xueying Kojnok 2 Jet Kong Dee Dee A. Kost 2 Salih C. Kotiya 2 Kelly Ann Kreulen 2 Candace Rachelle Kromer Yolanda A. Kuljis 1
Sumit Kumar Chia Hao Kuo 1 Jerry Kuszak
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Nguyen Sieu La 2 Quentin La 1 Gerardo Labastida Brian Ladley 1 Nicholas Lahaye 2 Charlton A. Lai Yan Sheng Lai 2 Chelsea Taylor Lalla Adela Lam Kimberly Thuc Lam Leon Lam 1 Paul Sinsuan Lam 2 Paul Sinsuan Lam Stephanie Lam 2 Ryan P. Lamahewa Megan Lane 2 Megan Lane 2 Andrea Lanfranconi Kristine Toledo Lapena Christian Samuel Lau 2 Jason Laugesen 2 Rosmery G. Lazo 2 Annie Le Benson Le Erik Thien Le 2 Giang Ha Le 1 Hallie Le Hang Thuy Le 2 Hao Hoang Le 1 Jacqueline Tuyet Le Lyndon Dinh Le Peter Dang Le Richard Khiem Le Robinson Le Ron Le Tran Le 1 Trang Le Truong Tan Le 2 Truong Tan Le 2 Uyen Le 1 Khac Le (Rosalind) 1 Liana Maria Leal Christian James Leathers Janette G. LeBreton 1 Armando Ledezma Armando Ledezma-Rodriguez Branden W. Lee 2 Branden Wen-Shin Lee 2 Cameron Lee 2 Hyun Min Lee 2 Jaegook Lee Ju Ah Lee Ka Ling Lee 3 Melissa Lin Lee 3 Sunghyun Lee Berna Sol Ogdamen Legados 2 Lizette Lepe 2 Gabrielle Paula Lete 1 David Loren LeVack 2 Danielle LeValley Stephani Katsaros Lewis 2 Victoria Janelle Lewis 1 Miguel Antonio Leyva Tatiana Leyva 2 Erika E. Leyva Cortez 1 Amanda Li Guoyi Li 2 Peilin Li Qian Min Li Ruofan Li 2 Xiaoxiao Li 2 Ethan Liang Zehui Liang Jennifer Michelle Lien 2 Ky Chieng Lim 2 Chun Sheng Lin 2 Dong Bin Lin Yish Lin 1 Da Wei Lin Chen 2 Da Wei Lin Chen 2 Mara Linde 1 Winston Clavier Ling Chloe Tiffany B. Litao Ivana Liu 2 Jiayuan Liu 2 Justin Paochun Liu 1 Tyler Liu Yin Hsin Liu Yue Liu 2 Yue Liu 2 Yue Liu 1 David Marcelo Llano Alvin Loc Santiago T. Loftis 1 Anthony James Logan Daniela Elena Lomeli Kaiwen Long
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Cathy Ma Ke Ma Lin Fang Ma 2 Lu Ma 2 Yueyou Ma Krystal Mach Shirley Zeng Mach 2 Darla Emily Machado Kyle Machura 1 Taylor Ann Mackin 1 Nam Q. Macnguyen 2 David Earl MacShate IV Adrienne Dominique Julian Mactal 1 Adrienne Dominique Julian Mactal 1 Claudine Bernadette Sia Madamba 2 Monica Magallon Cervantes Devin Sadao Mah Nagulapati Durgasita Mahalakshmi 1 Kezia Putri Maharani 2 Brittani Nakamoto Maher Hanh Thi Hong Mai 1 Tina Nhu Mai Kaitlin Maier 2 Kevin D. Makowski 2 Briana Roze Maldonado Briana Roze Maldonado Edgar Edel Maldonado Francisco Javier Maldonado 2 Jon Michael Malit 2 Brian Munoz Mancilla Emily Anne Mandy 2 Carina Evon Manley 2 Carina Evon Manley 2 Daisy Alexandra Manriquez 2 China Mei Esperanza Marcelo 2 Kristi Horita Marcouillier 2 Elexa Eleanor Marsh Ariel Fernando Martinez Camila Anayanzi Martinez Cynthia Martinez 1 David Martinez Kyle Donesa Martinez Lorenzo A. Martinez Lorenzo Antonio Martinez Marisela Martinez 1 Percilla Jasmin Martinez Bautista Elsa C. Martinez Castro 1 Lesley Giselle Martinez Chavez Lesley Giselle Martinez Chavez Daisy Martinez Flores Vanessa Martinez Hernandez Mayra Angelica Martinez Jimenez Yosseline Martinez Luna Felix Martinez-Flores Shiri Marwaha 2 Faiupu Korina Mase Gabriel Robert Masters 2 Christian Amando Mata Alwin K. Mathew 2 Alwin K. Mathew 2 Akari Matsuo 2 Deborah Mae Matt 2 Kate N. Matthews 3 Shannon Ashley Matthias 2 John Miles Mattias
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James Hoon Ra Raymond Tamondong Raborar Devin Matthew Motus Racelis Christian Racimo Vaishnavee Ragavan 2 Meena Rahmanzai Mamoon Rahmati Nayanika Raj Anita Marie Ramirez Edwin Ivan Ramirez Edwin Ramirez Esmeralda Ramirez Monique Christine Ramirez 2 Patricia Pacheco Ramirez 1 Perla P. Ayala Ramirez Suzanna Danielle Ramirez Maria de los Angeles Ramirez Perez Emmanuel Ramos Iris C. Ramos Tania Melissa Ramos Madeline Gabriela Ramos Carballo Miluska M. Ramos Minaya Elysse T. Ramsell Rekha Rana 2 Francis Emilio Ranallo Marsela Rashidy Babarouti 2 Marsela Rashidy Babroudi 2 Shayna Kristen Rathje 2 Suhas Ravi 1 Jennifer Raymundo Kritika Regmi Diana Marian Rendler Maria Ines Revuelta Paula Chantelle Magaling Reyes Carlos Fernando Reyes Montes Daniel Joseph Ribeiro Daniel J. Ribeiro Jr. Camden Ricci Alyssa E. Rice Casey Rico Daniel Rider 1 Jessica Rios Julissa Rios Flores Ricardo Rivas
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GRADUATES JUNE 17, 2019
Lizbeth Dianely Serrano Rivera 2 Munish Sethi Akari Setta 2 Sara Anne Severietti Sergio Jose Sevilla Jr. Mayyadah M. Shadid Nima Sam Shadzi Palak Shah 1 Monica Ann Shankar Henley Shao 1 Shivangi Sharma 2 Ragini Sharma-Farias Chen Sheng 1 Harris Charles Shepard Karina Sherry 2 Alyss Nicole Shiles 1 Mariano Sigifredo 3 Subani Sijapati 2 Angel J. Siller Amalia Isabel Silva Velizar Krassimirov Simeonov 2 Eric Javier Simmons Mark Sinclair Akaljot Singh Gurjeet Singh Jagjit Singh Mohanpal Singh Satwinder Singh Vanessa Singh Victor Singh Sukhpreet Singh Dhanda Ashley Nicole Sisneros Randi Kelli Sizelove Andrew Thomas Skull Jerrell Wayne Smallwood 1 Zachary Smirnov 1 Abigael Louise Smith DeeJea Smith Mariah Schaal Smith 2 Inez Rozen Obejas Snell 1 Allen Ross Snyder 1 Sahil Sodari Chhetri 2 Michael Soe 2 Jaskaran Signh Sohi Antonio Solis 2 Ebelyn Chabeli Solis-Torres Sofina Reyna Solorio Sofina Solorio Taraneh Soltanzad Huan Song 3 Xiaohong Song 2 Yu Song 3 Tarun Sonti Jose Manuel Soto Aguirre Phoebe Rae Spacek Burdick 2 Jacob Michael Spencer Adamya Prakash Srivastava 3 Kylle D. St.Pierre 2 Dylan Steffey Jason Alexander Stein 2 Aubrey Stevenson Marvin Curtis Stewart Cyan Livia Streicher Jonathan Vincent Striano 2 Thomas R. Stuart Dominique Christel Stumpf Lawrence Su 3 Jennifer D. Suaviso Roxanna Suazo Kelsey Kiana Sugino Phillip Andrew Suits Fardosa Suleiman Kyle Nathan Corpuz Sumida Avideep Singh Summan Yaxi Sun 1 Nicholas Sunseri Nikhil Suresh Elizabeth Deanne Suriaga Mizuki Suzuki Felipe Bjorn Svensson 3 Oliver Svirsky
Luanne Sze 2 Yaqun Szeto 2
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Kim H. Tran Nguyen Anh H. Q. Trinh 3 Dan Hai Trinh 2 Ngoc Bao Trinh 2 Temple Ayumi Troy Bryce Trudeau Christian Trujano 1 Brandon Truong Huy Gia Truong 2 Tien Manh Truong Tommy Tien Truong 2 Tommy Truong Matthew Tse Edward Tseng 2 Neli Tsodikov Tyson Tsoi Hiroyuki Tsukada Evelyn Thuy Hien Tu Aaron Singh Tumber Aaron Tumber Aaron Turcotte Jennifer Lacey Turner 3
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Jomar Villorente Janica Vinas Erika Adette Viray 1 Selene B.Virgen 2 Leng Visal Alexander A.Vivas Claudia Michelle Vlcek Anh N.Vo 2 Ben Gia Minh Vo 2 Dai H.Vo Dang Bao Thu Vo 2 Jonathan Vo Khanh Nguyen Vo 1 Max Hao Vo Ngan Thi Vo Quynh Nhu Vo Tina Phuong-Hong Vo 1 Tran T.Vo 2 Tran Vo 2 Tri Minh Vo Miles Vincent Voci Nikita Volkov Annie Thy Vu Le Duy Vu 2 Long Hai Vu 3 Stephanie Thuong Vu 2 Tai Anh Vu Thanh D.Vu Thuong Vu 2 Lee Ann Vuk Dylan Van Vuong 1 Rachel Vuong Nhan Van Vy
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Transferring De Anza College athletes Football • Toa Akina-Ottowa University (KS) • James Amara-Western New Mexico University • Terrence Colvin-Lake Erie College • Aaron Coauch-Tuskegee University (AL) • Travis Eithel-Concord University (WV) • Bruce Jones-Western
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Colorado State DJ Lashaul-Ottawa University (AZ) Agape Love-Ottawa University (AZ) Romello Parish-Florida Atlantic University Walter Peters-Western Libert University (WV) Suah Ravi-UC Davis Javon Sturns-University of San Diego
• Oliver Svirsky-Tarleton State (TX)
Women’s Basketball • Doryn Gomez-University of San Francisco • Hannah Lee-College of Idaho • Sophia RodriguezUniversity of Maine-Fort Kent
Men’s Basketball • Collin Hill-University of Southwest (NM) • Ajay Singh-Notre Dame de Namur University • Blake Uyehara-Pacific Lutheran University
Baseball • James Halpin-Point Loma Nazarene University • Taiga Sato-Cal Poly-SLO
Corey J. Wong Jun Ern Wong 2 Jun Ern Wong 2 Megan Alysa Wong Melanie C. Wong 2 Jonathan Woo Chin Jou Wu 2 Connie Lynn Wu 2 Fan Wu Jiechen Wu Meichen Wu 2 Qiong Wu 2 Tiffany Wu 2 Tsz Yuet Wu 2 Barbara Wunsche
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Daniel Yang Tianqi Yang 2 Yu-Ching Yang 2 Yun Tzu Yang 2 Yun Tzu Yang 2 Tawfik Yassin Nayaab Yazdani 2 Shawna Yazdani Yukta Reddy Yeligreddy Armas Yessenia Andrew Youcheon Yoon 3 Leia Ina Yoon 2 Shin Yoshikawa 2 Chun Hin Yu Cindy Yu 2 Hui Yu 2 Jiaxi Yu 2 Tony Seunghwan Yu Wei Li Yu Wei-Ju Yu 2 Chun Pang Yuen
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Men’s Soccer
• Brian Alvarez-San Jose State • Fernando Biorato-Sonoma State • Christian Mendoza-Menlo College
Volleyball
• Allison Pereira-San Jose State • Katie Vaccarezza-University of San Francisco
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The best places to kick back outdoors LAVOZDEANZA.COM
Francisco Medina STAFF REPORTER
It’s time for summer! For those who enjoy the heat, check out these amazing places in the San Jose area to hang out and soak in the sun.
Above: The Rotary Play Garden is located between the San Jose International Airport and downtown San Jose. The park is recognized for its features that were built to provide fun for families. Below: Alum Rock Park, located deep within east side San Jose, greets visitors with river trails, picnic areas and a short mountain hike that overlooks the city. The sounds of water flowing down the streams are soothing and creates a sense of peacefulness.
PHOTOS BY FRANCISCO MEDINA
Above: The Japanese Friendship Garden located on Senter Road in San Jose features Japanese style decors and ponds filled with Koi Fish of different colors. There are secluded areas both in and out of the garden that provide a sense of privacy. The shaded grassy areas make it the perfect place to relax and take in the surrounding floral. The garden is neighbor to the Happy Hollow Zoo. The closeup is a cluster of Koi Fish in different forms of color swimming.
Top three Netflix shows Mexican food truck offers Mehek Kapur STAFF REPORTER
One of the hottest new shows of the spring season is “Good Girls,” a unique suburban thriller that combines thrills, drama and comedy in an unexpected way. The show follows three financially struggling mothers who rob a grocery store to become financially independent and get tangled up in a world of crime and danger. Christina Hendricks and Manny Montana deliver astounding performances, managing to keep the tension and laughs perfectly balanced with wit and realism that fit their characters well. The first season is available to watch on Netflix now, and although there is no release date, the second season is wrapping up and expected to be available soon. The amazing and underrated show “Hart of Dixie” provides intriguing character development, humor and feel-good drama. This comedic drama follows New York medical student Zoe Hart as she moves to Alabama to work at a private practice, learn more about her family and try to sort her life out. Rachel Bilson delivers a truly compelling performance as Doctor Hart and her journey of self-discovery and growth in Bluebell. However, it is the supporting cast that brings “Hart of Dixie” to life. From Lemon Breeland, the southern
belle harboring emotional trauma and a grudge against Zoe, to Zoe’s best friend Lavon Hayes, mayor and football star, the interactions between characters bring the story charm. They are the definitive reasons of how this drama stands out rather than others. All four seasons of the show are available on Netflix, but there are currently no plans for a fifth season. “American Horror Story” is another heart-stopper that delivers pure chills and is definitely well-worth a watch for those who enjoy dark horror. Each season can stand alone, but watching them together is an amazing experience because of easter eggs and themes that recur throughout the show. Each season takes place during different times and tell a new story in a different setting. New characters are introduced, which keeps each season fresh and stocked to the brim with horror tropes. One of the best seasons is the seventh season, “American Horror Story: Cult,” which addresses divisiveness and fear mongering through the lens of the 2016 presidential election. Sarah Paulson is amazingly convincing as the main character, Ally, and brings her character arc to life impeccably. All eight seasons are available to watch on Netflix, and although there is no release date yet, the ninth season is likely to be released in September.
classic options to students Francisco Medina STAFF REPORTER
La Frontera Grill is a classic food truck located on De Anza Boulevard that serves unique Mexican dishes. Their tall and colorful flags advertise what kind of food they have available. The location of this truck is perfect because De Anza Boulevard is a busy street for the majority of the day with students and workers searching for something to eat for lunch. Food trucks are the way to go when it comes to Mexican food because they are family owned and radiate an authentic Mexican taste from their savory dishes. They offer traditional dishes such as tacos, burritos, sandwiches and tamales that are made with one of their various choices of meat. All of the ingredients used make the food smell wonderful and look great. Their seafood is particularly well known for being freshly made. The La Frontera Grill shrimp
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Delicious steak tacos topped with homemade salsa and crispy lettuce designed to make mouths zing from La Frontera Grill.
and octopus ceviche is the grill’s most popularized dish. It is a moderately spicy dish made with onions, tomatoes and cilantro under a thick layer of fresh shrimp and octopus. The grill also has tamarind, hibiscus, lemon and melon natural flavored fruit drinks that will quench your thirst, and help to the moderate heat from the food. La Frontera Grill also serves nachos, burritos, quesadillas, carne asada and other classic Mexican foods. Food arrives lightning fast and the servers are incredibly nice.
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SPORTS JUNE 17, 2019
Transferring De Anza athletes Track and Field
• Rob Abousamra-UC Berkley • Yarenzi Alatorre-San Jose State • Jordyn AlexanderUniversity of Reno Nevada • Dylan Bouzigues-Cal PolySLO • Rebecca Collins-Loyola Marymount University • Melissa Favorite-Long Beach State University • Doryn Gomez-Univeristy of San Francisco • Hannah Lee-College of Idaho
Women’s Swim
• Sophia RodriguezUniversity of Main-Fort Kennedy • Oscar Tomayo-UC Davis • Nicole Zazowski-San Francisco State
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Megan Lee-UC Davis Drishti Naragn-UCLA Isabel Schrama-UCLA Allison Shevtsov-UCLA
Men’s Swim
• Sapphire Doan-San Jose State • Heather Ho-UC San Diego • Navneet Kaur-CSU East Bay • Victoria Nguyen-San Jose State • Srilaxmi PappoppulaUC Davis
• Martin Delgado-San Jose State • Jess Gutierrez-Long Beach State • Leon Hsieh-UCLA
Men’s Water Polo • Paolo Nogoy-Menlo College
DA Voices: How do De Anza students get fit for summer? Jordan Thomas STAFF REPORTER
Isabel Tinoco, 21, communications and psychology major
“I focus on nutrition and exercise. When it comes to nutrition, meal planning is very important for me. I like to not eat out a lot because there’s a lot of processed foods out there.”
“Nothing crazy. I go about my normal routine. I start going to the gym a little more often. It’s hard with finals, but I enjoy going on hikes because the weather starts clearing up and it gets nicer.”
Bryan Vo STAFF REPORTER
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Christian Orozco, 21, theater major
Esports to expand college athletics
Carlos Lopez, 24, child developement major
“I workout at 7 in the morning before class and eat a good breakfast because breakfast is the most important meal of the day and from then on I eat small snacks.”
As video games and streaming become more popular, incorporating an esports program at De Anza College can prove to be a beneficial idea for students. Esports is competitive gaming, with full teams and tournaments that play popular video games such as “League of Legends” and “Overwatch.” De Anza bringing in esports would provide an opportunity for students to get more involved with the school and allow a different area of competition besides traditional sports to express themselves. Creating a community by hosting local tournaments for students or just an area where people can play in their free time allows for a place to decompress as well as bring more attention to the competitive program. A well-organized gaming program may attract students to De Anza and perhaps eventually transfer to a number of growing universities that offer scholarships to play for their esports program. UC Irvine and the University of Utah are two of a growing universities offering scholarships for their esports program, providing students the opportunity to continue their education while gaming. Esports creates new opportunities for career choices including gamers, shoutcasting, graphic design and even video production in a growing industry
Esports games Counter-Strike Rainbow Six Siege Overwatch StarCraft League of Legends Dota 2 Super Smash Bros. Rocket League looking to take it to the next level. Being apart of any team is a responsibility and students being part of an esports team can gain valuable experience juggling school and practices similar to if they played sports at the collegiate level. Being over six feet tall or running a fast 40-yard-dash limits opportunities to fewer people while most students can become involved in gaming. NBA player Gordan Hayward and MMA fighter Demetrious Johnson stream themselves playing all types of video games, bringing athletes and gamers together. According to SuperData, the global esports revenue in 2017 was $1.5 billion dollars and it is predicted that it will increase 26% in 2020. There is opportunity that both De Anza and its students can take advantage of if sports come to De Anza.
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