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Bhuvaneshwari Natarajan STAFF REPORTER
Assembly bill 1645 signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will require all California community colleges to designate a “DREAMer Resource Liaison” for undocumented students on campus. De Anza College already has existing services for undocumented students on campus, namely the Higher Education for AB 540 Students and the Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action. The liaison can help HEFAS with legal matters, said Kenny Solorio, 20, communications major. “It is a great executive order and it is great that they are encouraging every community college to do serious support work for undocumented students,” said Cynthia Kaufman, director of VIDA. The assembly bill would allow De Anza to do more than with the limited resources they currently have, she said.
U.S. Code 1324a
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of California’s labor is made up of undocumented immigrants
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“One of the biggest barriers that affect us the most is trying -Ariadna Pavon, to find employers who are DACA recipient undocu-friendly.”
Students continue fight for housing
Go to deanza.edu/students/undocumented for resources for undocumented students
Andrew Jaramillo STAFF REPORTER
SOURCE: PALO ALTO ONLINE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION JULIA KOLMAN AND CINDY YU
Undocumented students face employment barriers at California community colleges Kathleen Quinn STAFF REPORTER
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ver a thousand students without Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival cannot get jobs on campus at De Anza College, due to state and federal regulations that prevent employers from hiring employees without documentation. U.S. Code 1324a, one of the regulations, prevents the hiring of persons who do not have current authorization. “Undocumented students have limited employment opportunities,” said Angelica Esquivel, program coordinator
for Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action and of Higher Education for AB540 Students. De Anza offers programs that assist undocumented students in accessing education, such as AB540, which allows undocumented students in California to pay in-state tuition in order to make higher education more accessible. However, it does not resolve access to employment. “One of the biggest barriers that affect us the most is trying to find employers who are undocufriendly,” said Ariadna Pavon,
21, biology and pre-med major, must be renewed every two years and a current DACA recipient. per federal regulation, puts more Students do not need to stress on students. disclose their status to an “You are always kind of on employer when applying, said your toes on whether or not Esquivel. they are going to renew it,” said Having current DACA status Pavon. does allow students to be There are legal assistance legally employed in the United programs in the area that can States. However, even with assist students in renewing current DACA paperwork, some their DACA paperwork such employers do not understand as Services Immigrant Rights what DACA is and how it works. Education Network located in “You have to explain DACA, Fresno. what it is for and who it is for,” With federal regulations said Pavon. preventing people without The pressure to renew and DACA from accessing work in maintain DACA status, which > SEE: UNDOCUMENTED, P.5
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Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees President Pearl Cheng welcomed students and faculty who spoke about the ongoing issues of student homelesness and the future of the Flint Center at the Nov. 4 meeting. Cheng said that the Board of Trustees is on students’ sides in advocating for student housing. But students did not receive the assurance positively. Students’ time to speak at the public hearing was cut down from five minutes to two minutes. Associated Students of Foothill College senator Jimii Lewis said that cutting student’s time at the podium showed that the board didn’t care what students and faculty had to say. “You didn’t really want to take the time to let people talk,” Lewis said, questioning Cheng’s decision to limit speakers’ time. Many other students used their two minutes at the podium as a plea for transparency regarding a future bond measure, which has the potential to provide affordable student housing to those students going without. “Explicitly, I’d like to state that students want a specific
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Foothill-De Anza Police offer safety escorts Nathalia Moran STAFF REPORTER
From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., De Anza College students can call campus police for a safety escort to their car or to a class if they feel unsafe to do so alone. The service runs Monday through Friday. Since requests for these services are low, Chief Danny Acosta said the police have little information in the event that a police aid does not show up. “Police student aids get tied up, really fast. We don’t know how long the students waited,” said Acosta. Foothill-De Anza police recommend waiting between 5-10 minutes, as the nearest police aid on duty may across campus. Another problem that presents
itself to the campus police is students being unaware of this service. “I didn’t know about it until now. It would be helpful, though,” said Mitzintly Licon, 19, economics major. “De Anza isn’t a four-year, but crime can still happen.” Licon said if campus police handed out flyers at big events, it will inform students of their escort services. Despite police efforts to make the service known, police continue to get only occasional calls. Students may not be calling for an escort, despite feeling unsafe or uncomfortable walking alone. “I do get scared of anything happening while I’m just walking, especially being a girl going to her car at 9 p.m,” Wynne On, 19,
economics major. The police said they welcome any suggestions on how to improve their responses to these calls. “We have cards with the numbers and the hours,” said Acosta. “If we could do an article at the beginning of the year so students can know early on, that’d be great. Other than that I’m open to all suggestions.” Police also recommend calling the number or stopping by the office on the lower level of Campus Center to let them know if police valet did not come or give suggestions to advertising their service. If a student would like a police escort to a class or to their car, they may call the Police Escort Service number at 650-949-7313.
Online courses to help students Program aims to graduate faster, remain full-time clarify student paths Sam Mashayekhi STAFF REPORTER
Members of the Foothill and De Anza Academic Senate discussed the exchange cross enrollment link program offered by the California Virtual Campus and their concerns at the joint meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. Kate Jordahl, Director of Academic Affairs and Consortia at California Community College Virtual Campus, presented the Online Education Initiative at the meeting. This program is funded by the California Community Colleges Institute. “Its main aim is for students to finish in a timely manner and without the hassle of re-applying for a different college for just one or two classes,” Jordahl said.
Applying for online classes allows students who are missing one class to be full time or to graduate to take the class that they need to fulfill their requirements. The offered classes are solely online and only serve the domestic students. Financial aid and grants will be carried over so the students can take the classes without worrying about their financial status. Some of the counseling department faculty members of both colleges voiced some concern that students may abuse this program. Jordahl said that this can be prevented because the system only allows students to take up to two classes. Mary Diehl, part time English
professor at De Anza, said she was concerned about how the online classes were defined in the system. Diehl said that some classes may have “some face-to-face time or at least some in class final” and will confuse students after adding a class at a school somewhere far. Jordahl said that currently, there are no measures in place to show if a class requires students to show up in class for a final or consultation. Faculty members made several additions to the system to better help the students who apply for online classes. They said their hopes remain high for the future of the program despite the concerns.
State considers covering full cost of community college Jonathan Cabrera STAFF REPORTER
SB 291 covers the true cost of community colleges, which is not only tuition and materials, but also food, transportation and housing costs for students. Senate Bill 291 is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Higher Education, said Lisa Mandy, director of financial aid. “The reason it’s stuck is because the goal of it is to assist with living expenses for students, but you also have to show you’re helping,” Mandy said. “They’re trying to figure out the contribution from the student side, away from FAFSA.” Financial aid requirements, such as hours at work and units
at school can change. Working full time for example, can mean a student can have access to these benefits. “Students should not be working full-time jobs,” said Lisa Mandy, the director for financial aid. “How do we get money to community college students, at the same level as the CSUs and UCs because they have endowments and different grants?” “The outreach office provides basic groceries. All of these programs already have free food and free public transport that’s provided to all students,” said Arafa Fateemah, 22, architecture major. Students already have access to the eco pass and the food
pantry, she said. “I feel like this should be more aimed toward more for students struggling for housing and students who are full time students,” said John Nguyen, 18, business administration. “If this bill does find a way to get the money, then I support it.” If students going to De Anza will stay here most of their day, it will benefit them more than students who are working full time jobs away from De Anza, he said. Nguyen also said that students living in Cupertino pay over $1000 for apartments. “If this bill supports full time students, it would be much better, Nguyen said.
Alex Woolner STAFF REPORTER
The De Anza College Academic Senate is considering curriculum review changes and a new way to organize majors. One change discussed at the Oct. 28 meeting was reorganizing majors into a new Guided Pathways system called meta-majors. An ongoing issue with the current system is students picking a major without actually having any interest in it. Meta-majors would group up similar majors and place them under one category. Music, theater and other artistic majors would all be grouped under the “Arts and Humanities” category. The Academic Senate plans to have subject experts from each department map out the
courses that students need to get a certificate. Additionally, the Curriculum Committee Course Outline Review Process was presented by Erik Woodbury, faculty co-chair of the curriculum committee. The plan is to make curriculum more equitable, make sure that units are appropriate and to reduce waste by keeping textbooks are up to date. Currently the committee meets every week. With the changes they will potentially only have to meet two or three times a month. Erik Woodbury said the curriculum committee changes will have a positive effect for students.w They will be able to make sure that GE classes are valuated consistently guaranteeing students will earn credits by taking a course.
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“The executive order is ambitious but comes with no money whatsoever, which is disappointing,” Kaufman said. Kaufman said that the office will have to ask De Anza for more resources to “accomplish that much larger mandate.” “The role could or could not be related to HEFAS or VIDA. HEFAS is mostly student run although it is recognized as a center of De Anza College and should continue to be,” Esquivel said. “HEFAS has no way for us to reach out to over 1000 undocumented students at De Anza but this position may help.” According to the California Community Colleges Dreamers Report, undocumented students are considered one of the most vulnerable populations that need help. These students
need increased financial aid, legal services, and mental health support. “The position looks good on paper, but the execution would not be the best as the overall structure is not in place yet,” Solorio said. “It does not come with any compensation and should be a full time position that comes with benefits.” He said that having a liaison for undocumented students working with VIDA and HEFAS can greatly help with transcripts, policies and administrative work. “Anybody can be an advocate for undocumented students, but this is not like a job,” Miguel Lira Romo, 19, political science major said. “The person needs to understand the needs of these students.”
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De Anza College offers limited off-campus housing resources, little known to students Annalise Freimarck CAMPUS BEAT EDITOR
De Anza offers housing resources, yet most homeless students don’t use them. According to the 2018 Food, Housing and Transportation Security survey, 18% of De Anza College students have experienced housing insecurity. To support students facing homelessness, De Anza offers safe overnight parking and references to housing resources in collaboration with two church charity organizations, Amigos de Guadalupe and the Winter Faith Collaborative. Of the students experiencing housing insecurity, only a few have used the resources available. “We had a handful,” Ruby Lagunes, a case manager at Amigos de Guadalupe said. “They were able to rent an apartment.” Contact information for the overnight parking is listed on De Anza’s website under student services and food and housing resources. Despite the large need for housing support, the resources available are mainly advertised on De Anza’s website, where students in need may not know resources are listed. “We do have this problem that’s really prevalent, but people don’t think to go on the website,” said Shelly Michael, DASB Senate president. “That’s not what people think about when they’re in such dire situations.” In order to utilize these services, students must be screened by the case managers of Amigos de Guadalupe. The screening takes around an hour, and students
must have a working car, a valid ID, proof of car registration and insurance and be screened through a sex offender’s list. RVs are not permitted. “It’s a whole interview process,” said Rachel Garcia, operations manager at Amigos de Guadalupe. If students do not meet the requirements, financial aid is offered to help them gain access to things such as car insurance.
“We need to bridge the gap. We have a huge demand, we have the resources, we need to get the huge amount of individuals to know.” -Shelly Michael, DASB Senate president
Once students are screened and approved, they are appointed a case manager and are able to immediately park overnight in the church parking lots through the Winter Faith Collaborative. The charities also offer support in finding housing for students, which they usually are successful in finding, said Lagunes. Judy Miner, chancellor of the Foothill De Anza District, said she wants students to be more aware of the resources that are
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amount of money designated to affordable student housing in the bond measure,” DASB Senate president Shelly Michael said. DASB senators were able to highlight their request to replace the Flint Center with student housing via “The White Elephant,” a short film they created. In the video, various De Anza students were interviewed on campus and asked for their opinion on affordable student housing. The interviewees agreed that the Flint Center’s space could be better utilized as a dorm to house struggling students. De Anza College Student Trustee Genevieve Kolar and Foothill Student Trustee Tiffany Nguyen gave up their speaking time to ensure that the video was able to be shown in its entirety. Foothill-De Anza Chancellor Judy Miner voiced her own ideas for the Flint Center in regards to the bond money.
“I think De Anza absolutely should be a venue for Cinequest,” Miner said, focusing on a possible multi-purpose seated theatre with a front door facing Stevens Creek Boulevard. Board Vice President Peter Landsberger said that the wording of the bond measure was most important in appealing to voters. “Housing isn’t a great selling point,” Landsberger said. “Not by itself.” Landsberger suggested that a “dedicated conversation” regarding the bond measure would be necessary to obtain and use the funds as needed. A special board meeting was scheduled for Monday, Nov. 25 to further discuss the bond language. The deadline for the board to submit the bond is the first week of December. Approval from voters would give the district access to the funds as early as March 2020.
available to them, so they can utilize them. “We definitely want to make sure we increase our communication about resources and identify as many more resources as we possibly can,” Miner said. Michael said she also believes that in order to increase student awareness of resources available to students, communication between students and administration needs to increase. “We need to bridge the gap,” she said. “We have a huge demand, we have the resources, we need to get the huge amount of individuals to know.” To increase student knowledge about the resources available, Michael, along with the other members of the DASB Senate, are creating a comprehensive resource poster that they want to be available in all of the classrooms at De Anza. The poster will list resources that include overnight parking, as well as food insecurity resources and safety resources. It is expected to be completed by the winter quarter. “I don’t think it will be as difficult to get the students to the resources once they know about them,” Michael said. “If you don’t know about it, how are you going to be utilizing it?” The DASB Senate will also be looking into other solutions for homeless students, which will be funded by them, rather than by administration. “We want to make it as accessible to students as possible,” Michael said. “Our main goal is to serve as many students as possible.”
62% experienced a form of basic needs insecurity
54% faced housing insecurity
21% who faced housing insecurity moved in with others
SOURCE: DE ANZA COLLEGE 2018 REALCOLLEGE SURVEY
College offers more online classes, degree programs Chris Hoeft STAFF REPORTER
De Anza Student Body Senate discussed new programs to enroll in classes online and finish degrees faster at the DASB Senate meeting on Nov. 6. The Exchange Cross Enrollment Link program offered by the California Virtual Campus allows students to enroll in online classes at other community colleges. Foothill and De Anza College are the only two colleges currently participating. Kate Jordahl, Director of Academic Affairs and Consortia at California Community College Virtual Campus, said the goal of the program is for students to finish their degrees faster.
“The goal of the program is to give access to the majority of the student who may not have opportunities to take required classes on time,” she said. Students can take up two classes at a time and FAFSA information is transferred with the students enrollment record upon request. Jordahl said she plans to advertise the program through Canvas and by visiting other community colleges. Currently, the program does not accept international students. “We are considering including international students but because of the complexity of their status it is not the first priority,” Jordahl said. She said there are plans to expand the online enrollment program to every California
community college by 2023. De Anza alumni Neil McClintick presented Cupertino for All, an organization advocating for affordable housing in Cupertino and eliminating zoning practices. McClintick said that 8% of De Anza students are Cupertine residents, while a majority of the population live in San Jose. He said the average home price in Cupertino is $2 million and apartment rent is $3,500. Zoning practices are a form of segregation, he said, and cites the example of Oakland being “heavily subjected to gentrification because leading cities like Cupertino aren’t building affordable housing.” “We need to radically rethink how we set up our cities,” he said.
De Anza faculty approve temporary pay raise Sam Mashayekhi STAFF REPORTER
The Foothill-De Anza faculty association unanimously ratified a two-year salary proposal for both full-time and part-time faculty. The district and faculty agreed to raise the 5% to 6% raise in 2019-20 term with another increase in 2020-21. The deal is only temporary because of all the complexities involved in the matter, such as what the budget and funding would look like in 2020-21. Union members ratified the proposal in early October, and now the agreement is in effect. There is also a “hold harmless” status on Foothill-De Anza for 2021-22, which means the district will not get a budget cut because of a new formula that was introduced for calculating the budget. After 2021-22, when the “hold harmless” status will be dissolved and district can receive a significant budget cut from the state. In the new agreement, the part time faculty also received
some beneficial revisions to their salary schedules. In general, part time faculty have a longevity clause in their contract, meaning they need to teach a certain number of quarters to be able to reach the last or highest step of the salary schedule. In the new agreement, this longevity clause was modified, so part-time faculty do not have to wait 12 quarters to move between the lower steps to the highest salary steps. “Many part-time faculty teach at most two quarters a year at FHDA, and this meant some faculty had to wait six years to move to the highest pay possible,” said Kathy Perino, the faculty negotiator. “That seemed unnecessary at this point in time.” Perino said she is satisfied with the outcome of the negotiation. Even though it may not be enough to cover the rising cost of living in the Bay Area, Perino believes it was still a fair outcome. She said the future of the negotiations is uncertain and in a “wait and see” mode.
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they can access student research papers, oral histories, photographs STAFF REPORTER and periodicals from the past. Traditional Japanese calligraphy “Very few community colleges was illuminated with augmented have something like this,” said reality and displayed as the main Tom Izu, the executive director of art piece to celebrate the CHC. the California History The CHC also Center’s 50th anniversary “I want to organizes events for the at “Taste of History,” a make sure community, such as the joint benefit between the Day of Remembrance, CHC and the Euphrat it stays in where people from Art Museum on Oct. 26, operation," Japanese internment Saturday. camps are remembered Internationally known and recognized. artists Tamiko and Midori Lisa Christianson, the -Tom Izu, Kono Thiel presented a CHC executive CHC librarian, believes live demonstration of their that these other programs director art in front of the guests make the CHC valuable gathered at the benefit. to the community. Tamiko Thiel constructed “I think that the the augmented reality, library and archives, while Midori Kono Thiel, a as important as they are, are master calligraphist, provided the just a part of this multifaceted calligraphy. program,” Christianson said. “If The CHC and the Euphrat host you diminish one program, the this event annually as a fundraiser. others will suffer.” All of the proceeds are split evenly Izu believes that these events, between the Euphrat Museum of and the services the CHC provides Art and the CHC. The CHC is are valuable to the community. completely reliant on fundraising “I want to make sure it stays and donations to fund itself. in operation on the campus, that The CHC offers a university students and community members level archive to the students, can use [it], that's very important,” staff and the community, where Izu said.
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the public sector, undocumented students are disproportionally left with pursuing positions in poorly regulated industries that may engage in activities like wage-theft and unsafe working environments according to the Migrant Workers and Their Occupational Health and Safety from the Annual Review of Public Health. “There needs to be change in policies, locally and at the state level to allow colleges to hire undocumented students,” said Esquivel. Not all students are aware that being undocumented without DACA bars students from being formally hired by the school. “It doesn’t make sense,” she said. “If they are allowed to study, they should also be allowed to work here,” said Sara Rour, 23, nursing major. Though De Anza cannot knowingly hire students who do not have authorization to work in the United States, De Anza is looking for ways to provide students without documentation professional experience through fellowships modeled after the efforts of other colleges. “Undocuhustle,” an event that was held Oct. 16, encouraged students who are undocumented to find other methods of becoming entrepreneurs in their field. De Anza is also looking for ways to create fellowships for undocumented students, where they would not necessarily be able
to work on campus, but would be able to apply their own skills as an independent contractor on campus. “It’s so new and it’s a long process,” Esquivel said. “We requested those [speakers] to say that students can do individual work.” For undocumented adults that want to work as faculty or staff, people need to “push for a change in federal policy,” said Esquivel. Even with the current efforts by the Office of Equity and HEFAS to include undocumented students in all activities and to create a welcoming environment, there are some regulations that De Anza is bound to when it comes to students who do not have current visas or DACA paperwork. “Unfortunately, even at De Anza they don’t have employment authorization,” said Pavon. As it stands, public funding creates an obstacle for the school to create an opportunity for undocumented students. “In a college that’s publicly funded, it’s very limited what situations can be made for undocumented students,” said Esquivel. Regardless of the legal restrictions, De Anza’s HEFAS aims to be a place where all feel welcomed. “Hands down, they are amazing because they help students,” said Pavon.
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De Anza professor honored for activism embraces her Asian-American culture
“My parents weren’t wrong. I wasn’t wrong. But I received the message that someone who speaks like my parents is less than if they spoke standard, accented English,”
-Mae Lee, ethnic studies professor Ethnic studies professor Mae Lee was honored at Stanford University’s Multicultural Alumni Hall of Fame on Oct. 25.
Nathalia Moran STAFF REPORTER
Being one of a handful of Asian students at her school, De Anza ethnic studies professor Mae Lee recalled other children coming up to her, pulling at their eyes to taunt her appearance, mocking the Chinese accent which she recognized in her parents’ speech. These were the elements of her life as a child of an immigrant family which she would later look back as she furthered her education. She entered Stanford University during a time where Asian-American students and other students of color were participating in student-led activism. Casual conversations with classmates resulted in her participation in a riot advocating for Asian-American and ethnic studies classes “Here’s the irony, 30 years ago almost to the day, I participated in a student action which took over the president’s building
and was arrested with 54 other students,” said Lee. “I never even got to take an Asian-American studies class at Stanford in my time there, and 30 years later I am teaching it and I am chair of AsianAmerican studies.” It was not until she discovered the term Asian-American during her time at Stanford University, that she saw other Asian students and began to reconcile the two different parts of her identity: being Asian and living in the United States. On Oct. 25, Stanford inducted De Anza professor Mae Lee into their Multicultural Alumni Hall of Fame for her involvement in student action at Stanford. The term Asian-American became significant in defining her life experience in the United States. “[This was] not because all Asians ate the same food or had the same religion or speak the same language because we don’t,” said Lee. “But it’s just because we’re racialized as a certain minority group in the United States that then we
shared this same commonality.” Lee graduated from Stanford in 1992 with a degree in international relations but did nothing with that degree. She worked with different non-profit organizations, Americorps and City Year, which focused on engaging youth in public service, but realized she loved collective work and decided on teaching at the college level. One day, she ran into Michael Chang, former Asian-American studies department chair at De Anza, who was looking to fill a part-time teaching position in the intercultural studies department. She has since been an ethnic studies professor at De Anza for 20 years. “For me, my journey is noticing what’s happening as every step along the way, and paying attention to what’s working for me, what I like,” said Lee. She identified that now, higher education creates pressure for students to have a plan, which denies the opportunity for growth through self-discovery.
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“In my classes, students learn about inequality and also the ways inequality’s played out today institutionally,” said Lee. “ I remember students saying ‘I’d rather not learn this. I’d rather put my head in the sand because it’s so overwhelming.’” A way in which Lee has approached teaching is to give students a space to speak on their own personal experiences with race, inequality, and power. She teaches through an AsianAmericanist perspective, reflecting on her childhood experiences and connecting it to the subject, considering the American hierarchy for judging those who are of a minority group. “My parents weren’t wrong. I wasn’t wrong. But I received the message that someone who speaks like my parents is less than if they spoke standard, accented English,” said Lee. “That’s important, my life experience but having the lens to analyze it critically definitely shapes how I teach and how I think.”
Space and Place: New exhibit at Euphrat Museum Sam Mashayekhi STAFF REPORTER
The Euphrat Art Museum is hosting a new exhibit called Space and Place, which is open from Oct. 23 through Dec. 5. “Space and Place explores multicultural interpretations of outer space, hidden layers of culture and history, in public spaces, and issues about space and equity,” said Diana Argabrite, the program coordinator. Artists that are featured include Binh Danh, John Dorrance, Catie Cadge-Moore, Larry Cazes, Pantea Karimi, Sophie Nangala Rice, Carlos Rodriguez, Tamiko Thiel with Midori Kono Thiel, Rex Winston Walford, Shannon Wright, and more.
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This piece is an infinity symbol shaped corral with a found turn style as its central hub. Its purpose is ambiguous, but the presence of the turn style suggests the passage of humans into the system, and an endless looping from one space to the other. Since its completion in 2017, its associations have shifted toward representing the conditions within immigration detention centers in the U.S.
Japanese Calligraphy
Tamiko and Midori Kono Thiel combined traditional Japanese calligraphy and augmented reality Tamiko Thiel is an augmented reality artist and Midori Kono Thiel is a master calligrapher. The artwork is inspired by the JapaneseAmerican family history of the artists and all the Japanese-American residents of Seattle, and uses mylar paper instead of regular materials.
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Día de los Muertos Altar
A traditional Mexican altar, made by Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlan, is on display in honor of the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos. Altars are used for remembering the dead, and pictures of loved ones, food, candles, flowers and skulls are placed on them. The colors of the altar are representative of the sky, ocean and earth.
Omar Apollo’s funky beats charm Bay Area audience at New Parish Nathalia Moran STAFF REPORTER
Chicano indie star Omar Apollo enchanted the Bay Area audience at one of two sold-out shows in Oakland on Sunday, Nov. 3. Apollo featured his newest single, “Frìo” in the “Speed of Sound” tour setlist, which is his first song entirely in Spanish. “Sing along. This is a safe space,” said Apollo to the crowd. The language barrier didn’t stop everyone from singing, swaying and jumping along with Omar’s electrifying vocal performance. My third time attending one of his shows feels no different than going for the first time. One would think that hearing the same songs three times gets old, but with Apollo’s vocal versatility and his music’s danceability, the show fails to bore. Before his performance, Apollo had two openers lined up. The first, a band called Silver Sphere, exuded liveliness and indie-pop sound got the crowd moving. Dijon, the second opener, followed with emotional and raspy vocals. Openers performed from 9 p.m. to 10:50 p.m. leaving the crowd antsy. The concert was timed to end around 11:30 p.m., causing many people to worry about the length of Apollo’s set. Apollo would go on until just past midnight. He began with “Ashamed,”
the first song from his newest EP “Friends,” released April of this year. The song demonstrates Apollo’s range, easily switching from high to deep pitches, enhanced by the funky beat created by the electric guitar (Oscar Emilio), bass (Manny Barajas) and drums (Joey Medrano). Later, he announced that members of his family were in attendance, causing everyone to wave towards them, creating a heartwarming and loving environment. Apollo performed other popular hits from his old EP, which included love songs like “Ugotme” and “Erase,” as well as a cover of Queen’s “Cool Cat.” The lack of set design did not subtract from the quality of expressiveness in Apollo’s vocals and dance moves. But even more wonderful were the moments where the dancing and screaming became suspended. During the intimacy of slower songs like “There For Me (Interlude)” and “Trouble.” NATHALIA MORAN But Apollo wouldn’t end his Singer Omar Apollo performs recent EP “Friends,” and new show on a gloomy note. single “Frio,” for the “Speed of Sound,” tour at the New Parish. The band returned for an encore of two songs, “So Good” and “Hijo De Su Madre.” THE SHOW Everyone either got stepped his way up in the music scene, on or elbowed in some way. blending his creative agency with Still, with such a connection and cultural identity and inclusivity. Go see a show if at all possible. reciprocity between artist and Apollo sang it best: “You ain’t audience, no one complained. never seen a brown boy like this.” Apollo is rapidly making
Frank Ocean’s ‘DHL’ stirs initial rave among fans, but ultimately disappoints
Siddarth Srivastava STAFF REPORTER
Frank Ocean is one of the greatest hidden gems I’ve ever discovered, though his newly released single “DHL” is not
representative of his artistry. Ocean’s style is exactly what I look for when I listen to music and he has made some of my all time favorite songs. His most recent album, “Blonde,” was released in 2016
and it was an absolute masterpiece including a fan-favorite song “White Ferrari.” Ocean’s newly released single “DHL” in comparison to his previous work bores. This single is simply not up to par with any of the singles on “Blonde,” nor representative of what he can do. “DHL” is a decent song, but not something extraordinary that’s worthy of putting on repeat. The single consists of a spacey and relaxed sounds but are repetitive and dull. The lyrics also hint this single may have been pulled out from his archives, which is possibly why it’s substandard. Ocean’s beautiful melodies and unique artistry when it comes to beats and rhythms are what you expect, but he fails to deliver. Listener’s really want something that expands the limits of their auditory perception, hence the disappointment. “DHL” is still a track that is identifiable as an Ocean single, though his lyrics are hard to understand and don’t seem particularly meaningful.
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Currently, it doesn’t feel like Ocean at his best. The intro and general rhythm don’t let down, but are not outstanding. The single is similar to that of “Chanel,” though it had a hint of versatile beats and lyrics that made sense, making it the perfect warm-up track for “Blonde.” This song might be on a potential album to come and regardless of my opinions I am beyond excited to give it a listen. Overall it’s simply not on the same level as the songs from “Blonde,” but worth a listen if you’re an Ocean fan.
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DA Voices: Do you prefer textbooks or e-books? Why? Arvin Gatus STAFF REPORTER
Joakim Eckerman, 21, computer science major
David Rogriguez, 18, psychology major
“I like textbooks better because I will get distracted if I use e-book. Textbooks are easier to know where you’re at.”
“I prefer e-books because it is essential and it is easier to carry an e-book and not misplace it.”
Tofi Melean, 21, accounting major
Thomas Gregg, 20, communications major
Ben Krolak, 25, sociology major
“Textbooks because I’m a “E-books are better because visual learner and it’s easy to they are cheaper. You can access understand. Reliable because if them easily.” there’s no internet, you have a textbook available.”
“I prefer textbooks because they strain your eyes less. The textbook is a physical thing, so it’s easier to access.”
product, the tax is paid by the supplier in different stages. Yang believes value-added tax would make it harder for big businesses such as Amazon to get out of paying any taxes. Kyle Pomerleau, the chief economist at the Tax Foundation ran the numbers on Yang’s proposal to see if they add up and it seems like they don’t. Pomerleau roughly calculated that $1.3 trillion would be raised as a result of Yang’s tax increase. More than $950 billion of that money would come from the proposed value-added tax, and
education and better tools is a more beneficial investment than providing a safety net for people. Government resources would be better used for affordable education, and programs that really provide equal opportunity to all people. This way everyone can be educated and find a job that provides a better quality of life for them and their family without worrying about student loans. I believe this will solve the actual problem rather than just providing a temporary solution.
Andrew Yang’s universal basic income plan well intended, intriguing yet doomed to fail Saman Mashayekhi STAFF REPORTER
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s proposed initiative to give a universal income of $1,000 to every American over 18 is a flawed plan. This idea comes from a financial model called “Universal Basic Income,” which means all citizens of a city, state, or country will receive a set amount of money monthly regardless of their employment status or their wealth.
Yang called his version of the plan “Freedom Dividend.” As a student, I know it would help reduce my financial stress so I can focus more on my studies and my life. This system could be a great safety net for most middle or lower class families to help raise their quality of life and to make ends meet without sacrificing other aspects of their lives. According to PBS NewsHour, Yang is trying to accomplish his plan through a 10% value-added tax. Instead of a sales tax that you pay at the time of purchasing the
Streaming on the rise, but cinema still provides unique experience Andrew Jaramillo STAFF REPORTER
While streaming has made accessing movie and television content a breeze, I can’t see movie theaters becoming obsolete because of it. Streaming is great for watching thousands of older titles, but theaters still remain the only way to watch the newest movies. Charles Rivkin, CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, made it clear that he wasn’t worried about the rise of streaming services. “Everyone has a kitchen, but everyone still goes out to eat,” Rivkin said during a panel back in April, quoting the late Sterling Bagby, a movie theater pioneer. As long as theaters still have exclusive access to the newest movie titles, they have nothing to fear from what streaming services bring to the table. People are obsessed with seeing the newest things as soon as they can, and movies are definitely not excluded from the hype.
“Everyone has a kitchen, but everyone still goes out to eat.” -Charles Rivkin, CEO, Motion Picture Association of America
Oddly enough, I’ve never been a fan of going to a theater to sit through a movie. I definitely prefer the comfort of my own home where I have more control over the environment. This hasn’t actually stopped me from going out to see something new in theaters, because even though I thrive on the freedoms of streaming, I still crave new content.
Some theater chains such as AMC are taking advantage of streaming’s popularity, starting their own at-home services that give viewers access to newer movies sooner than rivals like Netflix. “There is a high growth opportunity in this digital expansion,” said Adam Aron, chief executive officer of AMC Entertainment, while announcing the launch of AMC Theaters on Demand. I think AMC is jumping the gun on this one, because iTunes and other on-demand services have already been around for years offering similar “pay-perview” business models to their consumers. Streaming is easy, readily available, and more affordable than going to the movies, but the theaters’ exclusive access to newer content is what really keeps their industry thriving. Will they have to adapt to the streaming-age like AMC? I think it’s a definite possibility, but not now, and not for a long time.
Pomerleau said, “that would not be enough to pay for the $2.8 trillion that Yang’s proposed universal basic income would cost each year.” As we modernize and automate work environments, better jobs are created for people. An effective way of helping Americans is to educate them on new technologies, so they can excel and make more money themselves. That is more beneficial and longer lasting than what UBI can do for American citizens. Providing people with better
Watching debates is Americans’ civic duty Bhuvaneshwari Natarajan STAFF REPORTER
Eighteen Democrats and three Republicans, including President Donald Trump, will be running for the 2020 election for the next presidential candidate. If you are thinking about how you can choose the right candidate, watch the Democratic debates. Debates are a good way to assess candidates running for president. If you care where the candidate you want to support stands on issues, watch the Democratic debates. It is our civic duty to watch debates to closely observe the candidates on screen that we are likely to vote for. Debates help us foster important issues that affect our lives. Citizens who vote during elections get to know the politicians and they can better identify the person who is more aligned to them.
However, debates that happen on television today are designed to encourage conflict for ratings as opposed to getting a substantive policy discussion. The past Democratic debate went by without one question about climate change, but there was a question about Ellen DeGeneres and George Bush watching football together and the controversy it created on the internet. It is the most non-substantive thing. Such questions are asked because TV viewership is promoted by ratings and advertisements. A way to improve the debates is to not have any brand sponsors. No advertisements should be shown during the debates. This can be the channels’ way of reiterating to the public that they are not favoring a corporation. Debates are good for people to know their politicians, but needs to happen with a non-profit motive so that we actually engage in substantive discussion.
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Trailblazers: Perfect De Anza mascot
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Now is the time to make your opinion about De Anza’s mascot heard, and you don’t want to pass up the opportunity to be a part of our school’s history. The official De Anza College email sent out a brief survey to all students and faculty, asking for feedback on a list of preselected mascots that were tired and lacked thought. This list included choices such as “Archers,” “67s,” “Defenders” and “Sun Devils,” along with an array of other wildly overused animal mascots that are greatly unfitting to the namesake of our school. Some of the animals listed on the survey did relate to the state of California, but not so much to the heart of the campus. “Wildcats” was obviously included on their lazy list, which is a perfectly respectable mascot if you attend school in a Disney movie, but I’m not interested in being part of something that cliché. I would also love to know how “Lions” made it onto the list. I understood the other seven species they suggested, but how do “Lions” even closely resemble our school or location? Thankfully, the survey did
include a section to suggest your own ideas for a mascot, even though it required you to pick three choices from their list to even submit your own. Since De Anza was named after a famous pioneer, Juan Bautista De Anza, my immediate thought was to pick a mascot based on exploration and discovery. We are a school after all, and we explore and discover new things as we learn. Considering how poor the preselected choices were, I took my time to research a mascot that lined up with our location, community, and history. My choice for De Anza’s mascot: the Trailblazer. A trailblazer is defined as a pioneer and innovator; someone who leads the way through uncharted territory. Not only was Juan Bautista De Anza a trailblazer for leading settlers safely from Mexico to San Francisco, but we together “pioneer and innovate” as part of the Silicon Valley. I want a mascot that’s more than just a native animal species. We deserve a title that celebrates who we are as a community, and all the great things we have and will achieve. I want to be a De Anza Trailblazer.
Trump on Twitch? Smart, but comical
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Daniel Arriaga STAFF REPORTER
President Donald Trump is trying to appease to a younger audience by joining Twitch. Twitch is a popular video game streaming platform where the majority of the audience is a young crowd. It is very puzzling that the president would have an account. It’s even quite comical, actually. The only logical reason I could see behind Donald Trump making a Twitch account would be to try to get more votes from the younger audience for the next election. Bernie Sanders also has a verified Twitch account with 88,000 followers. According to Business Insider, “In January, 962,000 people was the average viewership on Twitch. Sometimes there was more, sometimes there was less — but in general, nearly a million people were watching Twitch at any given point.” I feel on his part, it is a smart move no matter how funny I think it is that politicians are making video game streaming accounts. It is a great way to reach a large audience outside of Twitter. To me, it will benefit Twitch
also because it can open doors for people to be able to use Twitch for more than just video game streaming. People may be able to promote themselves and their businesses. I do, however, think it is interesting that Donald Trump, the same person who, according to CNN, blames mass shootings on video games, has made an account on a video game streaming platform. According to a CNN article, Donald Trump’s Twitch page has links to his campaign and online store. This just proves that Donald Trump is trying to get more people involved in his campaign. Twitch also non-gaming content known as IRL streaming, where you can stream yourself and talk to viewers while going on about your day. Streamers such as Ninja, Pokimane and others are expanding their audience, streaming things outside of gaming. This would be a great way for Trump to show his live speeches and debates with other politicians for the next election. I do not support Trump as a politician, but it is a smart move on his behalf to get more people involved in his campaign.
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Community college a no-brainer route Kathleen Quinn STAFF REPORTER
Going to a community college for a two-year degree such as an associate’s degree or for the first two years of an undergraduate degree is a no-brainer. It is simply the most efficient and effective way to get high-quality education in California and there are littleto-no downsides. The times of being able to work your way through a fouryear degree on a minimum to moderate wage are over. There is no way to feasibly pay for school outright on even a moderate salary. With students having less and less opportunity to have their college careers paid for by parents, more and more students rely on student loans or grants to pay for college. The average cost for in-state tuition and fees for a public two-year college in California is $1,268 per year as of the 201718 academic school year. That is considerably lower than the public four-year tuition and fees average cost of $8,020 per year as of the 2017-18 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Students who transfer into CSUs graduate at a rate of 40.4%, whereas only 27.5% of the students who started as freshmen
finish in four years, as reported by The Mercury News. Say you have no interest in transferring, the associate degrees provided by community colleges considerably increase the income possibilities when compared to those who stop at a high school diploma. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reflects that the difference in weekly income is an increase of $132 a week or $6,864 a year for those who obtain an associate degree. It also reduces the likelihood of being unemployed after graduation. For non-traditional students who are older students or students that attend school part-time while working full-time, community college may be the best option out there. Younger students who complete high school early or pass the California High School Proficiency Exam also have a chance to get a head-start on their college careers by attending courses at a local community college. An all-around benefit is that class sizes at community colleges tend to be smaller and offer more opportunities to meet with professors. With all of the benefits that come with attending Community College, a question worth asking is: Why wouldn’t you?
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Kanye West’s ‘Jesus is King’ a beautiful Christian album worth the anticipation
Dylan Newman STAFF REPORTER
After being delayed nearly four times, Kanye West’s album “Jesus is King” provides a spiritually clean gospel experience that is healthily different from the rest of West’s discography. West also released a thirty minute art-film titled “Jesus is King: A Kanye West Film,” which gives an inside look into the making of his album. The film features remixed songs from his older albums and beautiful cinematography to truly engulf the viewer into West’s world.
The Album
“Jesus Is King” sets the tone of the album immediately with the opening track “Every Hour.” The song consists of a loud fast paced choir singing and praising God for being in their lives every single moment of the day. “Jesus is King” holds similarity
to two songs across West’s previous eight albums, those being “Ultralight Beam,” from “The Life of Pablo,” and “Jesus Walks,” from “The College Dropout.” Besides these two similar tracks, this album consists of music that is very contradistinct from anything he has ever made before. The best tracks on this album are easily “Everything We Need,” “God Is,” “Selah,” and “Use This Gospel.” Each of these tracks encase the listener in the Christian teachings of West’s church, while simultaneously producing beautiful, aesthetically-pleasing music. The weaker songs on this album are “Closed on Sunday,” and “Hands On.” These songs have really repetitive lines and weak bars that a listener can’t help but cringe when listening. Overall, this album is a
marvelous step towards West’s new life goal of spreading the word of God. While being
completely clean and secular, “Jesus is King” performs on a level higher than any Christian hip-hop album ever made.
The Film
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After teasing the release of a new album mulitple times, Kanye West releases album cover for “Jesus is King.”
“Jesus is King: A Kanye West Film,” is a short film highlighting the gospel that West’s church is spreading to the world. The runtime is roughly thirty minutes and is mostly shot in a circle The best way to describe this film is to call it a “visual album.” Most of the songs sung and used in the composition weren’t on the official album release, but each song stuck with the theme of clean gospel that was showcased on the album. This film was quite beautiful, particularly the part where West remixed the song “Street Lights,” from the album “808’s & Heartbreak.” I couldn’t help but tear up watching West perform a soulful
christian rendition of this already sad song. It was almost like watching West wave goodbye to his old discography in a perfect, nostalgic and bittersweet manner. The cinematography in this film was absolutely stellar. Across the entire film, the audience watched rolling mountain ranges of Wyoming and withering dandelions, while West’s gospel covered our ears with love and grandeur. If you are a fan of abstract art, beautiful music and impressionistic cinematography, this film is definitely worth the watch.
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THE FILM
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Fun things to do on a nostalgic but unsurprising San Jose Saturday night Yorsabell Wardaj STAFF REPORTER
“Terminator: Dark Fate,” directed by Tim Miller, featuring original cast members Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, attempts to revisit previous plotlines with a new twist, but becomes repetitive and boring. The sixth movie installment in the Terminator franchise revolves around mending past relationships. The story follows the life of two time travelers, Grace (Mackenzie Davis) and Terminator Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna) who ultimately save the bond between Vicente Ramos (Enrique Acre) and his daughter Dani (Natalia Reyes). The movie begins with Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and her son John (Jude Collie), who are staged to be from 1998. The only bit of relevancy to the movie, these characters had were the Terminators following them. The movie adds past references and
similar features to old Terminator films. By featuring this, Tim Miller tries to add a nostalgic feel for viewers, but rather makes the movie predictable. There was no excitement or surprise because of this similarity. The script writers also seemed to attempt what they assumed to be humorous scenes. Though the shortlined scenes were awkward and out of place. They prompted questions of relevancy and caused confusion. “Terminator: Dark Fate,” also includes a cliche love scene around halfway in order to instill satisfaction in fans. Still, the scene proves to be repetitive and obvious. In bringing back past characters such as original Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) Miller hopes to excite fans, but Schwarzenegger’s scenes are disappointing and not rave worthy. This movie is a waste of time and a repeat of past sequels. If you are into predictable storylines and cliche endings, this film is for you.
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Above: Mural outside of The Arsenal in San Jose’s Japantown.
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Santana Row
Santana Row is a high-end shopping district adjacent to the Winchester Mystery House. It’s a great place to go window shopping, with international fashion icons like Loft as well as more local chains like Anthropologie. The restaurants range from sit-down to grab-and-go. After catching an indie art film at the Row’s CineArts movie theatre, take a date to LB Steak. Or, if you are of age, party at El Jardin Tequila Bar and Restaurant.
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Japantown, or J-town as it is sometimes referred, is a historic section of San Jose that celebrates Japanese history and art. Head to The Arsenal, an art gallery that
doubles as a place to pick up top-of-theline art supplies. Slurp down some delicious ramen at Kumako Ramen, or if you are feeling more like sushi, family-owned Okayama will hit the spot. If you are 21 or older, work off the calories and hit the mic at 7Bamboo Lounge which boasts karaoke every day.
San Pedro Square Market
In the heart of downtown San Jose, San Pedro Square Market offers everything from a barbershop to fresh bread. Grab some tacos at the Loteria Taco Bar or a juicy burger at Asian and Pacific Island inspired Konjoe. Once you’ve explored the Square’s unique indoor and outdoor spaces, head over to Treatbot, the only ice cream truck that offers a karaoke mic along with its sweet treats.
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De Anza College men’s soccer team crushes Evergreen Valley College, winning 4-2 LAVOZDEANZA.COM
Andres Garcia, 20, criminal justice major, celebrates after a go-ahead goal against Evergreen at De Anza College on Nov. 5.
Gabriel Barrenechea SPORTS EDITOR
The De Anza College men’s soccer team scored four goals to defeat the Evergreen Eagles in the Nov. 5 game, bringing the final score of 4-2. De Anza had a rough start in the beginning of the first half. Evergreen was locking them down on defense and even got a
goal to take the lead. Things started to look better when freshman midfielder, Jesus Duran, 18, criminal justice major, got a game tying goal to close out the first half of the match. “I came off the bench and I wanted to make a difference on the field,” said Duran. “It felt great getting the goal.” Things started looking better
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Ramon Inda-Felix, 19, business administration major, jumps for a header against a defender on Nov. 5.
for the Dons in the second half. After the second half started, midfielder Andres Garcia, 20, criminal justice major, scored the leading goal to bring the Dons up by one point. “I felt pretty pumped up,” said Garcia. “We needed that goal and I’m glad I could pull through for the team.” De Anza’s forward Toma
Isozumi, 19, business major ices the game with another goal to put De Anza up 3-1. Evergreen scored one more goal towards the end of the game. De Anza then scored one more goal to put them up 4-2. Head coach Rusty Johnson said he was proud of the team. “To get those opportunities was very fortunate for us and I’m glad
we could pull through with those opportunities,” said Johnson. “The next game is going to be a challenge since our center back has to sit out after the yellow card he got today,” said Johnson. “We have a couple of guys stepping up to the challenge, so we’re not super worried for the next game.”
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This is Svirsky’s second year playing on De Anza’s football team. While playing football, he also balances earning a degree in social behavioral sciences, continues to take classes and helps the team before he moves on. “Football is my dream,” says Svirsky. “I want to be a great player in the National Football League. I don’t want to go to the NFL just to be there.” His biggest motivation is his mother, who worked to provide for him and his brother as a single mom. “How could I give less when she works to feed us and gives us her all?” is the question Svirsky asks himself to keep motivation high. As of now, Svirsky continues to practice daily with the team. “I’ve passed all my classes. I’ve handled everything I needed to handle. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out how you always see it.” Despite his long journey through junior college, he aims to grow his skills and as an individual. He never doubts that his dream is football, demonstrating that the journey toward the life-long dreams include many detours around loss, insecurity and stagnation.
Star quarterback praises family and football STAFF REPORTER
Starting quarterback Oliver Svrsky, 22, credits his family for his success.
NATHALIA MORAN
His parents put him on the soccer team as a child, but another parent suggested to his mom that football seemed more suited to his energetic and rough playing style. So began the football career of De Anza College’s quarterback, Oliver Svirsky. Svirsky, 22, social behavioral science major, is one of the older players on the team. “I remember being the kid in high school that was like, ‘I’m definitely not gonna stay in [junior college] this long,” says Svirsky. “It’s been a really humbling experience.” After graduating high school, Svirsky attended San Francisco City Community College. He played there, though grey shirted his first year there, meaning his enrollment in classes and participation on the team was postponed until the winter term. His second year, he was redshirted, then got injured. While simultaneously improving his confidence in the sport, Svirsky’s brother passed away during his time at SFCCC. Many times after this, Svirsky’s confidence faltered. However, his dedication to his football dream got him through his hardships.
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SPORTS NOVEMBER 12, 2019
De Anza’s new head baseball coach details motivation, inspiration to lead a team
New De Anza College baseball coach, Don Wakins describes the adversities that he faced to get to his current position
Sam Mashayekhi STAFF REPORTER
Why do you want to coach at De Anza? “Because they’re the Dons,” said Don Watkins jokingly. Don Watkins, De Anza College’s new head baseball coach, said his father inspired him to begin participating in the sport. Watkins started his path as a troubled youth who was not interested in school. His father, who played baseball
professionally, was drafted by the Angels in 1962 as a pitcher, but soon after he decided to enroll in the military and serve in Vietnam. Because of his father’s involvement in baseball, Watkins started playing the sport at a very young age, but not professionally. He said with a laugh,“Ironically I didn’t play baseball in college or professionally.” After barely graduating high school, he joined the army and served in two wars. After leaving the service, Watkins became a
truck driver. His then-girlfriend, nowwife who is a volleyball coach, encouraged him to go back to school and finish up his studies to be able to become a coach. Watkins’ father and wife were his two inspirations for finishing up his bachelor’s and master’s degrees to become a college baseball coach. Watkins coached for MSBL, a private organization for adult teams that would travel around the country and play. During his time at MSBL, he had former
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college and professional players come and play for his team. He was the California State Coach of the Year in 2014 after leading the Mustangs to league and state championships. He then coached at Ohlone College and again his team advanced to the championship. Before becoming a head coach at De Anza, he was an assistant coach at Menlo College in Atherton. From a young man who barely graduated high school, Watkins transformed himself into the
man who received his master’s from Azusa Pacific University with a 4.0 GPA. He was even accepted to do a PhD program at the University of Southern California. Watkins’ main goal for the baseball team is to have fun and to learn that they need to fail in order to learn and improve. He wants to be an example to them that you can overcome difficulties and be successful no matter how old you are.
Nathalia Moran
Now, the team has been filled with new players hoping to bounce back from last year’s 0-12 standing. “We have a lot of new players, so I want to get a stronger bond between us. And of course, win, but that’s not everything,” said Capri Pezzella, 18, nursing major. There are new players this season along with returning players, all of which are worth looking out for said the coach. The team looks forward to growth as individuals and as a team. “They’re really positive about everything, and that’s really the only way to start a season,” said Anisah Douglas, 19, kinesiology major. “These young ladies, they deserve to have many people in the stands because they’re working hard toward that goal,” said Allen. The team’s first game against Modesto takes place on November 2 at De Anza College. Danielle Gezzi, 19, kinesiology major, said “For people that come to the games, be live. Keep the energy up, and we’ll keep the energy up if you keep it up with us.”
De Anza College women’s basketball looks strong, prepared for upcoming winter season STAFF REPORTER
TRAVIS WYNN
De Anza women’s basketball team huddles to discuss the gameplan against Modesto on Nov.2
The De Anza College women’s basketball team looks forward to wins, team bonding and an allaround productive season. Michael Allen, head women’s basketball coach has both academic goals and basketball goals for his players. “Our basketball goal is to make the playoffs, and go as far as we can. Our desire is to work hard to win our conference,” said Allen. “As a team, academically, the main goal is for our studentathletes to have a 3.0 (GPA) during the season and beyond.” This is Allen’s third year as the basketball coach. His goal for his third year, after cleaning out and building a team during his first two, is to have a strong team. “My goal for year three is to have a team that is athletically strong. They’re gonna be strong young women, young leaders, and a positive example of the community,” Allen said. With many injured players that are unable to play by the end of 2018-19 season, the team encountered many adversities.