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Board of Governors approves Student Success Task Force recommendations MARTIN TOWAR/LEILA FOROUHI OPINIONS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER

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CAMPIN’ OUT ­ “Occupy for Education at De Anza” began its series of demonstrations in the main quad on Tuesday January 10. Student Luis Flores, 20, has pitched his tent in the center of the quad with a banner that reads ‘OCCUPY FOR EDUCATION’ to draw curiosity from passersby. The group plans to hold weekly campouts to reach out to students and create a dialogue about budget issues to De Anza students.

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Occupy For Education at De Anza, a student-organized forum for the discussion of educational issues, had its first gathering Jan. 10 when students camped out overnight in the main quad to raise awareness of how budget cuts are affecting De Anza College. Inspired by the recent nationwide Occupy movements, the gatherings are planned to be held every Tuesday until Mar. 5, when De Anza Occupy will join other community college students in a march on Sacramento to protest cuts to education. “Our goal is to promote public education as a human right and to bring to attention the issue of budget cuts in the format that the Occupy Movement has raised awareness on that issue along with several other,” student Luis Flores, an environmental studies major, said, “by bringing attention, drawing a crowd, and engaging

in conversations.” Students stopped by the tents to ask why an Occupy movement was at De Anza and what it was trying to accomplish. Student Ben Stevenson, 20, said the reason for using the Occupy format isn’t to demand specific changes, but instead to get students thinking about how changes already happening are affecting them. “Occupy isn’t about trying to fulfill the demands of some group,” Stevenson said. “It’s a big consciousness-raising tool. It’s about getting the people rallied, getting them all to know exactly what’s happening. Getting people aware and trying to critically think: that’s what Occupy is about.” Occupy For Education attempts to do that by holding meetings in the form of an open discussion, where any De Anza student may jump in and share ideas.

Kiyo Ouchida, a student and facilitator of the meetings, began the first discussion by stating the goals of the meetings are to “empower students to speak out, to educate each other on issues that are relevant, to facilitate a safe space for discussions, to make resources and services more available to students, and to hopefully organize solutions for the problems that affect us as students.” The topics discussed by the Occupy For Education ranged from the history and goals of the Occupy movement, to the increased price of De Anza’s daily parking passes, to the DASB Eco Pass, and even to the recent ban on plastic bags in San Jose. Attendees shared ideas for solutions to the problems caused by these issues. While several of these topics arose organically out of conversations students were having, Ouchida also mentioned that several subjects for future |See OCCUPY : Page 4|

Administration and police discuss use of force policy NADIA BANCHIK

STAFF WRITER

Foothill-De Anza Police Chief Ronald Levine met with several administrators and faculty last month to review policies regarding the use of force at protests or demonstrations on campus. Levine spoke to De Anza College President Brian Murphy and the Foothill College Academic Senate. Levine said the police can use force in clearly-defined situations to protect public safety and that the

measure of force is defined. He cited the Department General Order 2.01, Use of Force. According to the document, “the type and degree of force used will be reasonable in light of the facts known to the officer or perceived by the officer at the time of the incident. The use of force shall be restricted to circumstances specified by law when necessary to accomplish a police task successfully. Officers need not retreat or desist in the reasonable use of force.”

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The use of force document covers such means of force as verbal commands, physical strength and control holds, pepper spray, ASP baton, carotid restraint, less lethal impact ammunition and lethal force. Order 2.01 explains situations in which each of the means can be used. It emphasizes use of force must be accompanied by necessary medical care. According to the document, “OC (pepper) spray may be used to avoid |See FORCE : Page 3|

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The California community college board of governors voted to accept the Student Success Task Force’s sweeping recommendations to the state’s community college system Jan. 9. The vote passed with no dissenting votes and two abstentions. Recommendations include requiring students to create education plans, limiting BOG fee waivers and strengthening the chancellor’s office. The task force has said the recommendations are intended to improve student outcomes while saving money Several recommendations were amended in response to public reaction. Changes included adding an appeals process to the BOG fee waiver unit cap of 110 units, a request for funding the current matriculation services and to remove the recommendation to dismantle the categorical funding system. Many recommendations will require the state legislature to amend Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations before they can be enacted. The recommendations will reach the state legislature in March. Despite no dissenting votes, the task force has received criticism from faculty, staff and education advocates. The Foothill-De Anza district stu-

dent trustee, Emily Kinner called the recommendations “a filter that will eliminate our students who are less likely to succeed, therefore superficially improving the success statistics of our system,” adding that they are “full of unfunded mandates, Title 5 changes that restrict access and place unreasonable expectations and burdens on student success.” Kinner is not alone. In a letter to state Chancellor Jack Scott, De Anza College’s academic senate warned that, “Establishing the structures and process for this at time when the California community colleges have been in a prolonged budget crisis that shows no sign of abating diverts precious resources away from direct instruction and student services that are already precariously underfunded.” City College of San Francisco’s board of trustees went on record rejecting the recommendations. Vice president Chris Jackson told the school’s paper, The Guardsman, “If the state of California were truly interested in student success they would pass progressive revenue earmarked for education.” The Guardsman wrote a scathing editorial Dec. 6 about the motives of the task force’s private backers. In particular, The Guardsman wrote of the connection between board members of the Lumina Foundation and |See BOG : Page 3|

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FINALLY RECOGNIZED ­ WWII veteran Carl Clark (right) with Foothill instructor Sheila Dunec (left) at the ceremony before he receives a medal for bravery.

Veteran receives honor after long wait SARA GOBETS

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On Tuesday Jan. 17, WWII veteran Carl Clark was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the Combat Distinguished Device for his actions aboard the USS Aaron Ward nearly 66 years ago. Clark is credited for saving his ship from sinking by fighting a fire near an ammunition locker after it was struck by six kamikaze planes. Despite being injured, he also aided wounded sailors.

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Racial prejudice denied his actions from being recognized at the time. Clark’s story was first brought to light through a community writing class “Wartime Stories,” taught by Foothill instructor Sheila Dunec. Over the past decade, Dunec spearheaded an effort to recognize Clark which eventually garnered national attention. FULL STORY NEXT WEEK Contact SARA GOBETS at lavoz@fhda.edu

Campus Events

January 23, 2012

2 | La Voz Weekly MONDAY, JAN. 23 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

1 p.m. !"#$%&'()**%+,'-.'/++.0%$$'1%*.2%&.'345&) Regular meeting of the Foothill­De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees. Review the agenda to verify time and location of the meeting. Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance at http://www. fhda.edu/about_us/board/agenda/

TUESDAY, JAN. 24 SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP

Baldwin Winery, Conference Room Lower Level from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn how to search for scholarships for the Foothill­De Anza District at the workshops happening January and February. The dead­ line for most scholarships is Feb. 16.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26 WINTER CLUB DAY

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Main Quad Enjoy performances, meet new people and get free treats at the Winter Club Day. More than 60 clubs representing all interests on the De Anza campus.

ENVISIONING A SUSTAINABLE SANTA CLARA VALLEY

1:30 p.m. Campus Center Conference Rooms A & B Chris Lepe, from Silicon Valley Transform, will lead a panel discussion about these im­ portant questions, as we move toward build­ ing a more sustainable Santa Clara Valley. This is apart of the Visiting Speaker Series funded by DASB Diversity and Events Com­ mittee. For more information, contact Tom Izu at 408­864­8986 or izutom@deanza. edu.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

lavozdeanza.com Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies February 25: Astronomy shows: at San Francisco State University. 5 p.m. Magic Tree House Duncan­Andrade presents a critical pedago­ 6 p.m. The Secret Lives of Stars gy for urban education and a way to connect 7:30 p.m. The Edge of the Solar System: IBEX with our youth. He has focused his work on developing effective methods to teach urban Laser shows: youth and shares this with teachers. Spon­ 9 p.m. Beatles Sgt. Pepper sored by the DASB Diversity and Events 10 p.m. Pink Floyd The Wall March 3: Committee. Astronomy shows: ARTIST RECEPTION: INVOKING 5 p.m. The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 6 p.m. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion PEACE % CDEF%3G6G%>*/8:%H1*&%)"&%1)"&-%$#+&%12%#(,(#)0 Thursday, February 9 Laser shows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays Meet many of the artists whose work is dis­ 9 p.m. Laser U2 played in this exhibition. There will be a cal­ 10 p.m. Led Zeppelin March 10: ligraphy demonstration by Zubair Simab. Astronomy shows: See “In the Euphrat: Invoking Peace” event 5 p.m. The LIttle Star that Could in the calendar for more information about 6 p.m. Astronaut 7:30 p.m. Extreme Planets the exhibit. Laser shows: 9 p.m. Beatles Anthology TUESDAY, FEB. 14 10 p.m. Hendrix/Doors Lazer Psychedelia March 17: BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM Astronomy shows: 5 p.m. The Zula Patrol SERIES 6 p.m. Cosmic Journey 10 to 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturn: Jewel of Heavens For more information, contact Michele LeB­ Laser shows: leu Burns at 408­864­8218 or Rob Mieso at 9 p.m. Symphony of the Stars Laser Light 408­864­8835. Show 10 p.m. Pink Floyd The Wall TUESDAY, FEB. 16 March 24: Astronomy shows: DRUM CIRCLE: POETRY, MUSIC 5 p.m. Magic Tree House 6 p.m. Earth, Moon and Sun AND DANCE 7:30 p.m. The Secret Lives of Stars Thursday, February 16 Laser shows: Noon to 1 p.m. 9 p.m. Beatles Sgt. Pepper Main Quad 10 p.m. Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon For more information, contact Michele LeB­ leu Burns at 408­864­8218 or Rob Mieso at 408­864­8835. DISCOUNTED MOVIE TICKETS

ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE EUPHRAT: INVOKING PEACE

Friday, Feb. 3 ­ Saturday, March 17 (Every week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP “Invoking Peace” interweaves tradition Baldwin Winery, Conference Room and innovation, faith and activism. It em­ Lower Level from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. phasizes diversity of Islamic art and re­ Learn how to search for scholarships for the veals shared concerns. Artworks range Foothill­De Anza District at the workshops 2-16% $#)&7$3&8#,8% #($)/**/)#1($4% 8*/$$#8/*% happening January and February. The dead­ and experimental calligraphy and paint­ line for most scholarships is Feb. 16. ings to product designs for cultural needs, digital arts, sculpture and ceramics.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2

BLACK HISTORY MONTH OPENER: POETRY UNDER THE SUN

Noon ­ 1 p.m., Main Quad The event is sponsored by the De Anza Black Student Union and the African Ances­ try Association. For more information, con­ tact Michele LeBleu Burns at 408­864­8218 or Rob Mieso at 408­864­8835.

FIRST THURSDAY OPEN MIC SERIES

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Euphrat Museum in the Visual & Performing Arts Center De Anza students, faculty and staff are invited for the Open Mic Series in the Euphrat Museum. Participate in the fusion of spoken word poetry and hip­hop. !"#$%&'&()%#$%"&*+%)"&%,-$)%!".-$+/0%12%&'&-0% month through June 2012.

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Artists include Doris Bittar, Taraneh Hema­ mi, and Saira Wasim with “Legacy of Qur’an: Messages of Peace” artists Um Amina, Salma Arastu, Davi Barker, Bassamat Bahn­ asy, Manli Chao, Haji Noor Deen, Azeem Khaliq, Ali Khan, Asma Khan, Mark Piercy, David Platford, Nabeela Raza Sajjad, Aye­ sha Samdani, Lubna Shaikh, Arash Shirini­ bab and Zubair Simab. For more information, contact Diana Arga­ brite at 408­864­5464 or argabritediana@ deanza.edu.

CELEBRITY FORUM SPEAKER SERIES

Until May 2012, Flint Center De Anza College Next Speaker: David Axelrod Jan. 25 to 27 He served as senior strategist to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. As the president’s senior advisor, he was on every #(9.&()#/*%)/*:%$"1;4%#(8*.+#(<%=>?@$%AB&&)% the Press,” ABC’s “This Week,” CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Fox News’ “Sunday” and CNN’s “State of the Union.” This will be a rare ap­ pearance in a speakers series.

Last day to request Pass/No Pass grade ASTRONOMY AND LASER SHOWS SATURDAY, FEB. 4 FUJITSU PLANETARIUM DE ANZA FLEA MARKET

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Parking Lots A & B The De Anza Flea Market, a student en­ )&-3-#$&4% #$% "&*+% )"&% ,-$)% 5/).-+/0% 12% &'&-0% month, rain or shine. The Flea Market in­ cludes about 825 vendor stalls and of­ fers food and an ATM for customers con­ veinence.

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT CONFERENCE

Saturday, Feb. 4 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Parking Lots A & B Students from local high schools come to check out De Anza and the services avail­ able. The event is sponsored by the De Anza Black Student Union and the African Ances­ try Association. For more information, con­ tact Michele LeBleu Burns at 408­864­8218 or Rob Mieso at 408­864­8835.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4 GROWING ROSES IN CONCRETE

Location TBA 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hear a talk by Jeff Duncan­Andrade, associ­ ate professor of Raza Studies and Education

Every Saturday The planetarium holds astronomy and laser shows on Saturday nights throughout the quarter. For more information, go to http://planetarium.deanza.edu $7 ­ Astronomy Shows $9 ­ Laser Shows January 28: Astronomy shows: 5 p.m. The LIttle Star that Could 6 p.m. Earth, Moon, Sun 7:30 p.m. The Secret Lives of Stars Laser shows: 9 p.m. Beatles Sgt. Pepper 10 p.m. Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon February 4: Astronomy shows: 5 p.m. The Zula Patrol 6 p.m. The Planets 7:30 p.m. Heart of the Sun Laser shows: 9 p.m. Laser U2 10 p.m. Pink Floyd The Wall February 11: Astronomy shows: 5 p.m. The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 6 p.m. STARS 7:30 p.m. Extreme Planets Laser shows: 9 p.m. Beatles Anthology 10 p.m. Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Wednesday, Jan. 25 at San Jose, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Chabot 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 vs. Monterey Peninsula, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 vs. Hartnell, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Mission, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 vs. San Jose, 5 p.m.

Shows: (Preview) Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. JEWS INDIGENOUS TO THE Thursday, March 1, 7 p.m. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Friday, March 2, 8 p.m. Thursday, January 26 Saturday, March 3, 8 p.m. 10 to 11:50 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. Heathside Lounge (Room 2313) Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m. Part of Jewish Heritage Month Celebration, Friday, March 9, 8 p.m. hear the story of the forgotten Jews Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m. Indigenous to the Middle East & Africa and Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. artifacts of clothing and learn about their cultural approaches to tasks such as cooking Parking Lot 8 provides direct access to the as compared to European Jews. theatre. Parking is $3. Presented by the Jews Indigenous to the Middle East & Africa organization. Admission is free

SAVE A LIFE DAY

Bone Marrow Drive Thursday, January 30 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313) A free, painless cheek swab can help determine if you can be a bone marrow donor. Sign up any day this month to participate in a simple, free 1-/*%8"&&:%$;/I%)&$)G%!;1%6#(.)&$%)1%,(+%1.)% if you’re a candidate to donate life­saving bone marrow.

DE ANZA MASSAGE THERAPY CLINIC

STUDY IN BELIZE OR ECUADOR

Susan Gutkind, Ph.D, has accepted the position of Foohill College Kinesiology Division Dean/Athletics Director. Gutkind comes to Foothill College with more than 10 years of successful academic and athletic experience. Since 2006, Gutkind has been the assistant athletics director for student for student­athletes services at Fresno State University. Prior to her work at Fresno State University, she was the assistant athletics director for academics and student­ athlete welfare at Tennessee Technological University.

DE ANZA SPORTS MEN’S BASKETBALL

Wednesday, Jan. 25 at San Jose, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 vs. Monterey Peninsula, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 vs. Hartnell, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at West Valley, 7 p.m.

Part of the Emerald Campus Lecture Series Wednesday, Feb. 1 9 a.m. The Foothill Center for a Sustainable Future presents a guest lecture by “Tahoe Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Stories of America’s Largest Mountain” author and Foothill College English Instructor Scott Lankford in the Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313). Admission is free, and parking is $3.

Lake Tahoe transformed America, and not just once but many times over from the earliest Ice Age civilizations, to the mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe. “Tahoe Beneath the Surface” The deadline to submit the complete brings this hidden history of America’s largest mountain lake to life through the stories of its application is Feb. 16. For more information, email WestKerry@foothill. most celebrated residents and visitors over the last 10,000 years. edu or call 650­949­7538.

FOOD PANTRY & SCHOOL SUPPLY BANK

FOOTHILL NAMES NEW KINESIOLOGY & ATHLETICS DEAN

“TAHOE BENEATH THE SURFACE” AUTHOR SCOTT LANKFORD

FREE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM APPLICATION WORKSHOP

Discounted movie tickets are available for students who have a DASB card. Prices per ticket: AMC Gold ­ $7.50 AMC Silver ­ $6 Century Platinum ­ $7.50 To purchase tickets, students should bring their DASB card to the Office of College Life (formerly Student Activities) in the lower level of the Campus Center and go to the window labeled “Student Accounts.” Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings 6$%,%&'345&)'*.-2.%,7'8-,9':; The Massage Therapy Program Clinical Class is offering 45­minute massages. Ap­ pointment times are 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The massages happen every Tuesday and Thursday through March 22. To make an appointment, call 408­864­5645. Pricing for massages: $15 ­ Students $20 ­ De Anza/Foothill faculty/staff $25 ­ Community For more information, contact Deb Tuck at tuckdeborah@fhda.edu or 408­864­8205.

and “One Night With You.” Milissa Carey helms this fresh yet faithful new interpretation, with musical direction by Mark Hanson and choreography by Katie O’Brion.

Distribution dates are on Tuesdays Make donations to those in need, ranging from school supplies to non­perishable goods. Drop off donations in the Student Success Center (Room 8103) or Tutorial Center (Room 3526). For more information, contact Lyliana Hernandez at 650­949­7511. Distribution dates are: Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Winter Quarter Orientations for Summertime Foothill Anthropology Study Abroad Feb. 13 and March 12, Noon and 6 p.m. Room 3103 Learn how to earn college credits and par­ ticipate in the Belize and Ecuador programs by attending a free orientation session. The meetings will be Feb. 13 and March 12. Ad­ mission is free, and parking is $3. For more information, call or email Sam Connell at con­ nellsamuel@foothill.edu, (650) 949­7197.

FREE CAL GRANT WORKSHOP

Tuesday, Feb. 7 at noon Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. Room 8216 Submit your 2012­2013 FAFSA Renewal on­ line at www.fafsa.ed.gov no later than March 2 if you’ll be attending college after Spring Quarter 2012. Cal Grant eligibility could add .3%)1%JK4LLK%)1%01.-%,(/(8#/*%/#+%/;/-+G If you fail to submit your Cal Grant application by the March 2 deadline, there is a secondary +&/+*#(&4% $3&8#,8/**0% 21-% ?/*#21-(#/% ?166.­ nity College students on Sept. 2.

THEATRE ARTS DEPT PRSENTS: “ALL SHOOK UP”

Feb. 23 to March 11 Lohman Theatre All Shook Up is a musical romp through the 1950s, featuring hit songs made famous by Elvis Presley, and a book by Tony Award winner Joe Dipietro. Natalie, the town’s tom­ boyish mechanic, is swept off her feet when guitar­playing roustabout Chad rides into her sleepy town and turns it upside­down with his contraband rock ‘n’ roll. Filled with mistaken identities, star­crossed lovers, and peppered with Elvis favorites including “Burning Love,” “Jailhouse Rock,”A Little Less Conversation,”

For more information, contact Mia Casey at caseymia@foothill.edu, or call 408­949­7407.

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Daily parking costs increase At the Nov. 7 board meeting, trustees approved increasing the cost of a daily parking permit from $2 to $3, effective winter quarter. The change will not affect the cost of quarterly parking permits.

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the student loan industry that stands to benefit from Recommendation 3.3, which urges schools to “strongly encourage” students to attend school full time via student loans. Kinner’s criticisms focus on the effects of the recommendations themselves. “There is no data,” said Kinner. “No pilot programs, no tests to show [the recommendations] will work.”

We are concerned with the BOG waiver limit because of inadequate services and support

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Kinner also takes issue with who the recommendations were designed for -- the generalized “traditional student” who uses the community college system as a stepping stone to a fouryear-school. “The ‘traditional student’ that just graduated high school, can live with their parents and take classes full time while working a part-time job does not exist anymore,” said Kinner. “Many of [De Anza’s] students are returning, have kids or take classes at night.” Kinner said that as one of the top community college districts in the nation, she believes Foothill and De

Anza are a model of student success and the state board of governors should pay more attention. “We, as a school, disagree that the recommendations will help students succeed,” said Kinner. Despite the criticism, recommendations such as education plans and unified placement tests are actually desired by some of the task force’s critics. “The reality is that students take classes at more than one school because they can’t get into their classes,” said Kinner. “Standardized assessment tests would make life easier.” Karen Chow, De Anza college’s academic senate president, said she is coordinating with the student senate and professional union to get full funding for recommendations that are “of most concern.” “We are concerned with the BOG waiver limit because of inadequate services and support,” Chow said. “We don’t want [the waiver limit] to be a barrier for students.” Kinner echoed that sentiment. “If we had all the money in the world some of these [recommendations] would be great,” said Kinner. “But we don’t.” For more information visit the chancellors website at www.cccco.edu/ or contact Emily Kinner at kinneremily@ deanza.edu. Contact MARTIN TOWAR and LEILA FOROUHI at lavoz@fhda. edu

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DASB Senate discusses budget, smoking policy RYAN BLAIR STAFF WRITER

On Wednesday Jan. 18, the De Anza Associated Student Body Senate held its first meeting of the quarter back in Hinson Campus Center’s Student Council Chambers. President Arvind Ravichandran announced an expected 5.5 percent budget cut to all California community colleges, though the DASB is “currently unsure how much of it will affect De Anza.” Chair of Administration Kenneth Perng announced recent budget reductions at Foothill College totaling 7 percent. De Anza’s budget has not received a reduction, though both campuses are “looking to in-

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physical combat when a person demonstrates their intent to violently resist. Once the person no longer demonstrates his/her intent or ability to violently resist, the use of OC spray is prohibited. The use of OC spray shall be followed by appropriate First Aid procedures, including flushing of the exposed area with water.” Murphy said that the administration supports the Occupy for Education encampment at De Anza, and that police have worked with the organizers of the protest. “As a general principle, the dis-

crease hybrid and online classes.” The Senate also discussed the recently approved AB795 by Gov. Jerry Brown, which concerns a new on-campus smoking policy. The new policy will take effect in Spring 2012. Those smoking outside designated smoking zones will be given citations, beginning with $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second and $75 for the third. Revenue will be split between the FHDA district police and De Anza’s health center for anti-smoking related use. Ravichandran explained that the police officers and police student aides, who “also have the power to issue a citation,” will offer warntrict police share a commitment to the exercise of free speech, and do not regard student protests as an issue,” Murphy said. “They have worked cooperatively with De Anza students over the past three years when students created tent city on the main quad. They saw their main role as insuring the safety and security of the students staying overnight.” Levine said the police department is in constant contact with the district Board of Trustees and meets with appropriate college administrators and student organizations when it becomes aware of a planned demonstration.

ings to those currently smoking outside of designated zones that the policy changes will soon occur. Senate members unanimously supported the policy. Further details on how the student body will be informed of AB795 have yet to be determined. The DASB Student Services Committee will also continue its scholarship program, with a due date of Feb. 16. Thirty students will be awarded with $500. More information can be found at http://www.deanza.edu/dasb/scholarships/index.html. Contact RYAN BLAIR at lavoz@fhda.edu

“There have been times in the past where the police department has received no prior notice of demonstrations/protests and we have to address those on a caseby-case basis when they occur,” Levine said. “When a police presence is required at any event, we always confer with the college administration and the event organizers. I will attend a meeting of any shared governance organization at their invitation to discuss any matter as it relates to the district police.” Contact NADIA BANCHIK at lavoz@fhda.edu

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meetings were already planned out “We’re going to be talking about the budget process, and why there’s no money for education, but we have money for wars and banks,” said Ouchida. “Also, Valentine’s Day is coming up, so we’re thinking of doing one on feminism, patriarchy [and] male-privilege, but it’s really up to what people want to talk about.” Other topics for future meetings include staff and teacher appreciation, race and diversity, the “Art of Resistance” and the “Art as Activism.” Flores explained that in order to camp out overnight on campus Occupy for Education needs to have active security with them. The cost is being covered by De Anza President Brian Murphy and DASB. “President Brian Murphy gave us clearance for five nights because this is something he really wanted to see happen,” said Flores. “Funding is coming in from several different areas to cover the first five nights, and the student body will cover the rest of the nights leading up to the March In March.” Flores also explained that the canopies, tables and chairs Occupy sets up in the quad are rented from DASB under Students For Justice. “Everything else is brought in by students, some of the food has been through direct donations from certain faculty and very small donations from students,” Flores said. Student Trustee Emily Kinner, an active participant in Occupy for Education, said that the close collaboration with administration is by design.

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CAMP OUT ­ Occupy participants the morning of Jan. 18 after camping overnight

“The intention was never for this just to be a student demonstration,” Kinner said. “We’re trying to speak on behalf of the administrators that are having their salaries cut and the staff and faculty that are losing their jobs.” Kinner has participated in the March In March demonstrations for several years. “It’s a really good event for students to get pumped up about activism and advocacy for education,” said Kinner. “A lot of our best and strongest activists on campus were inspired after going to the March In March.” Last year, around 250 De Anza students went to the March In March demonstration on buses and Kinner explained that Occupy for Education’s goals were to send even more students this year. “Another thing we want to do that day is see if we can set up some meetings with legislators and do some lobbying about educational advocacy so that we’re not just going to a march, but we’re further

New full­time faculty hired GREG ANDERSON MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

Four new full-time faculty were hired for the winter quarter, with the new hires being split between the English department and Academic Services Division. New hires Amy Leonard and Kim Palmore will be teaching a variety of EWRT and LART classes, while Veronica Neal and Kay Fischer will take on tasks involving cross-cultural perspectives and community engagement work in the Academic Services Division. Leonard was an active part-time instructor within De Anza as a teacher in the English Department, a tutoring instructor, and been involved in various projects such as reading classes and student learning outcomes. Leonard obtained her M.A. in English literature at San Francisco State University in 2008, later getting certification in online instruction. One of the classes she is teaching this quarter is LART 200. Palmore received her B.A. and M.A. at Cal State University Long Beach before going to University of California Riverside to obtain her Ph.D. in 20th century American and British literature, later becoming a professor at CSU Long Beach. Before coming to De Anza, she worked at UC Riverside. She is teaching EWRT 211 and 1B this

quarter. Neal obtained her Ed.D and M.A. in educational leadership from Mills College and later earned a B.A. in psychology and behavioral sciences from San Jose State University. She has lectured at a variety of colleges before signing on to be Director of Equity, Social Justice, and Multicultural Education at De Anza. Fischer earned an A.A. in liberal studies at De Anza, moving from there to get a B.A. in ethnic studies from UC California, Berkeley, and later an M.A. in Asian-American studies from San Francisco State University. She has training in mentoring services, community action and organizing, and skills in curriculum development. She’s coming to De Anza to work as the Community Organizer for the Institute of Community and Civic Engagement. The new hires were necessary to comply with the Faculty Obligation Number, a state mandated regulation. This requires De Anza College to have over 75 percent of credit hours taught by full-time staff members, or suffer a cut in funding amounting to approximately $55,000 for every position left vacant under the minimum of required positions. Contact GREG ANDERSON at lavoz@fhda.edu

practicing democracy, exercising our voices on a more personal level with the people that can actually make changes in the system.” Student Roisin Messina, 19, participated in last year’s Sacramento march. She stopped by the De Anza encampment Jan. 17 to find out how to participate and plans on camping out Jan. 23. “I find education really important and it’s kind of a pain that the prices are going up and up when I’m first starting out in college,” said Messina, a nursing student. “It’s only my second year and the prices keep going up and up and i’m not sure i’m going to be able to pay for my future, that’s frustrating.” Occupy For Education at De Anza will be meeting in the main quad every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and will culminate with a Day of Action at De Anza on Mar. 1 to inspire local action, followed by a trip to the Mar. 5 demonstration in Sacramento. Contact MAX KEIL at lavoz@fhda.edu

Math and Engineering division. Wolf praised her co-workers, remembering how they helped out when a co-worker’s illness left Wolf overburdened with work. “All I can say is they’re just really wonderful to me,” she said, “and that was the hardest part about retirement, was to say ‘goodbye’ to them.” Wolf enjoyed having the experience of working multiple jobs. “I was very blessed because I did really fun stuff. I mean, I loved all my jobs I had,” Wolf said. “I learned something new in each one of them, and I got to work with everybody on campus, so I got to know everybody. That was really the best part of my job over the years.” Wolf already has plans to put her newfound free time to use. She will travel to Iowa to spend time with her 89-year-old father. After that, she plans on visiting her family in Denmark. Wolf will stay with an aunt and uncle on a farm that her grandfather owned. Having never been to Europe, she plans on visiting other nearby countries after leaving Denmark. Besides traveling, Wolf looks forward to having time do scrapbooking, needle work and digital photography.

After working at De Anza College for 24 years in a variety of positions, administrative assistant Linda Wolf retired following the fall quarter of 2011. Wolf said her decision to retire was motivated by having been in the working world for 43 years. “I’ve worked so many years that I just needed some time for me,” Wolf said. Wolf worked at several departments during her time at De Anza. She started in the word processing department where three women were responsible for all of the college’s word processing needs. After that department was turned into marketing and communications, she served as an instructional associate in the CAOS lab for a year before going to !"#$%&"#'()*+,$-./&#0 1!$ !"#$ %&"#'()*+,$ -./&#$ %"#$ "2'$ to manually enter and keep track of which courses were in which room - a time consuming task. 34$5-()'$"26#$!-$7*8$!"9-(,"$2))$!"#$ 82,#%$ !-$ /+'$ -(!$ 5"*&"$ 9--:%$ 5#9#$ available that people could move into,” Wolf said. “That was before the Other De Azna staff departures: electronic days.” >$ Maureen Gates, Support Services Along with co-worker Jane SwanCoordinator, FHDA Police, 34 son, Wolf was responsible for all the years service '2!2$*+8(!$.-9$!"#$/+2)$6#9%*-+$-.$!"#$ >$ Mike Paccioretti, Special Events campus schedule, another time-intenCoordinator, FHDA Police, 32 sive job. years Despite the workload, “I liked that >$ Eloise Alvarez, food services adkind of work,” Wolf said, “it’s kind of ministrative assistant, 10 years like a puzzle to me.” ;#9$/+2)$:-6#$52%$*+$<===$5"#+$ she became the division administra- Contact BRYCE DRUZIN at tive assistant for the Physical Science, lavoz@fhda.edu

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The movie that will leave you speechless SARA GOBETS PHOTO EDITOR

“The Artist” achieves the impressive feat of captivating a contemporary audience with a silent, blackand-white film. More than merely paying homage to the classics of the genre, “Artist” weaves an engaging (and ironic) tale of the death of silent films and the beginning of the modern motion picture era. Interspersed with only occasional subtitles, the film relies heavily on the exquisite, and at times cheeky, pantomime of the main characters, played by French actors Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo. The film opens in 1927 Hollywood (then Hollywoodland) at the peak of George Valentin’s career. At a press conference revelling in the success of his latest film, Valentin (Dujardin) literally bumps into Peppy Miller (played by the captivating Bejo), a starstruck admirer who’s deadest on becoming an actress herself. A connection is immediately sparked between the two, and their chemistry becomes the tour de force of the film. A serendipitous photo is snapped by the press and reunites them at the filming of Valentin’s next cinematic endeavor. Against the wishes of his producer, Valentin insists on Miller accompanying him in a scene, an opportunity which gradually helps launch an illustrious career of her very own. A few years later, the film industry makes leaps and bounds in recording technology and a new innovation is released: soundtrack. For the first time, audiences are able to hear their favorite film stars speak on film, and they couldn’t be more thrilled. Production companies embrace the change, and begin to phase out the silent films, leaving Valentin without a job. Convinced that the new “talkies” are just a fad, Valentin finances his own film, which

he writes, directs and stars himself. Meanwhile, Miller thrives in the new cinematic arena, leaving Valentin to struggle against his pride as his protege succeeds him. Vaudevillian hijinks speckle an emotional storyline, as we follow our hero’s journey to find his place in the changing world of motion pictures. Bejo and Durjardin are undeniably charismatic, and engage the audience effortlessly. John Goodman and James Cromwell play brilliant supporting roles as the studio boss and chauffeur, respectively, anchoring the performances of the lead actors, who are relative newcomers to American cinema. Even Valentin’s canine sidekick, a Jack Russell played by veteran dog actor Uggie, turns out a brilliant performance. With spellbinding black and white cinematography and a captivating, nostalgic score, “The Artist” is truly a landmark film of our time and should be seen for that reason, if nothing else. Contact SARA GOBETS at lavoz@fhda.edu

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“THE ARTIST” ­ Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo star in this theatrical masterpiece.

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!" Soup: Italian Wedding Meatball !" Pizza: Roast Chicken, Ranch !" Salad: Chinese Chicken !" Pasta: Beef Stroganoff

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“THE ARTIST” MAIN CHARACTERS ­ Characters George SAME OLD SONG AND DANCE ­ Actor Jean Dujardin and actress Missi Pyle dance on stage in “The Artist.” Valentin and Peppy Miller strike a classy pose.

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shows off their goods

Kee Wah Bakery, a chain store that started in Hong Kong in 1938, set up a shop about a month ago at the mini­plaza at De Anza Boulevard and Pacifica that caters to Cupertino residents and De Anza College students alike. For anybody who is unfamiliar with typical Asian bakeries, the first step into this establishment might surprise, if not confuse many. Instead of having products all behind the counters, which is what some may think of when walking into a typical bakery, Kee Wah features a central island that houses all of its fresh­baked goods in glass drawers, open to any in­ quisitive eye, and immediately available. The standard procedure is to grab one of the many trays stacked at the end of the island, as well as a pair of tongs. Instead of telling the cashier behind the counter what you want, you take matters into your own hands and select anything you wish. Additional trays are optional if you can’t fit everything you want onto one. On the other side of the recently remod­ eled store are countertops and shelves filled with pre­wrapped goodies that you can just grab and take to the counter. Large windows grant any patron a wide view of when and how the bakers make their pastries fresh, and several seating sections dot the place to provide a place to chat and eat. Kee Wah’s specialty originally was their bridal cakes and mooncakes, a par­

ticular delicacy that is usually only eaten during the Moon Festival. As time went on, their packaging became more and more sophisticated, and they eventually began to incorporate other common items in a bakery, such as bread and cakes. Reasonably low­priced and absolutely delectable, Kee Wah’s repertoire does not disappoint, and the store is true to mod­ ern Asian bakery standards. Kee Wah has stood the test of time, by going above and beyond. Contact ARTHUR HUANG at lavoz@fhda.edu

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KEE WAH’S BAKED GOODS (TOP LEFT)­ A variety of goods are offered at the bakery. SHELVES FILLED WITH JUST MADE PASTRIES (BOTTOM LEFT) ­ Costumers can feel free to browse the different kinds of pastries offered at the asian bakery. ENTRANCE TO KEE WAH (TOP RIGHT) ­ A welcoming red sign at the front door. RAINBOW OF CAKES (BOTTOM RIGHT) ­ People can enjoy the fun and playful vaiety of cakes offered at Kee Wah.

Weekly laser shows wow audiences Fujitsu Planetarium attracts more than just stargazers BRENDA NORRIE STAFF WRITER

ing a Pink Floyd show Jan. 14. For Dion Keys, the emotions of the music made it enjoyable. “It took me back because I use to listen to Pink Floyd with my uncle and stuff, and it kind of brought me back, way back, and just made me contemplate a whole bunch of stuff.” But one doesn’t need to be a Pink Floyd or U2 fan to enjoy the show either, as some audience members expressed that it was a “cool” and “fascinating” show aside from the music. Matthew Weeman also mentioned that he doesn’t usually listen to Pink Floyd. “I would recommend it to, like, half the school.” Weeman said.”I would go back for sure.” You can purchase tickets in per-".$ /%$ %&'$ 3"4$ "!)$5'6$ "#$ ".0(.'$ /%7$ &%%,788,0/.'%/#(9:;2'/.</;'298-/%= urday.html

Not all shows at the Fujitsu Planetarium are for astronomy nerds. Every Saturday, 20 or so individuals listen and watch a display of laser lights to either The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and other known classic artists. “Come see a show.” said Pete Holley, one of the the laserists. “If you like music, lasers will make it even better.” For a good hour, a single laser keeps listeners mesmerized as they view an interpretation of vibrant spirals and psychedelic animations above them. Lasers are the most powerful light source on Earth, so it’s no wonder people attend shows !"#$ %&'(#$ )$#'*"#+$ ,'#-"./0(%1$ /.2$ intriguing color spectrum. “What I really enjoy most, really, I have to say, was the really detailed illustrations like with the airplanes,” Contact BRENDA NORRIE at Matthew Weeman said, after watch- lavoz@fhda.edu

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THE CIRCLE OF COLORS (RIGHT)­ The laser show’s impressive shapes and colors. BLUE WHEELS SPINNING (TOP LEFT) ­ The audience’s eye catching blue shapes. RED LASER FIREWORKS (LOWER LEFT)­ A few of the cool red shapes that were seen at the Saturday Night Laser Show.

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New villans, new missions and no going back... MIGUEL PICHO STAFF WRITER

In 2009, Rocksteady Studios teamed up with WB Interactive to create “Batman: Arkham Asylum,” which not only turned into one of the highest-rated games of the year, but is now the most critically-acclaimed superhero game of all-time. Two years later, Rocksteady Studios has more than outdone themselves with the sequel, “Batman: Arkham City.” Picking up a year after the first game, Arkham City, sees a section of Gotham City walled off and every inmate from Arkham Asylum placed inside. Chaos ensues and Batman has to go in to regain control, causing him to go up against almost every villain from his rogues’ gallery, from heavy hitters such as the Joker and Two-Face, to the smaller, almost unknown villains, such as Deadshot and Mad Hatter. All of them get dark, edgy redesigns, but remain familiar to fans. Don’t think that Batman is alone, though. Throughout the game, he encounters the likes of Catwoman, Robin, and his loyal butler Alfred, providing Batman with intel or new gadgets to help him in his fight to shut Arkham City down. This isn’t a child’s Batman game; all of Batman’s villains are more than playing for keeps and try their hardest to make him die in the most painful way possible. The actual story for the game is incredible, and is definitely the best Batman story for years in any media (and yes, that’s including “The Dark Knight” and “Batman Begins”). It’s haunting, dramatic, and filled with twists and turns that you will absolutely not see coming. It’s deeply engrossing, and you’ll want to begin a second playthrough as soon as the credits finish rolling.

The Talent The talent deserves mention as well. All of the voice actors for the game do an absolutely amazing job with their characters, be it Nolan North as the Penguin or Kevin Conroy as Batman (reprising the role he’s inhabited since “Batman: The Animated Series”). Special praise must be given to Mark Hamill, as this is without a doubt one of his finest, and unfortunately, final, performances as the Joker - he retired last year.

Excellent Graphics The graphics must also be noted, as they are some of the best to grace consoles. The amount of detail in everything, from the environments to the character models, is staggering. Right from the start, you can see the little details in the smallest object, and it only gets better from there. Part of

the story is played out through those details, as Batman’s suit is constantly degrading and getting damaged as the story plays out It’s quite jaw-dropping to reach the end of the game and see the amount of damage, gashes and blood that coats the Batsuit.

Amazing Locations Of course, an amazing story and excellent graphics are nothing if it doesn’t have the gameplay to match. I’m happy to say that the game more than excels in this category as well. Let’s start off by addressing the open world. It’s incredibly realized and the art direction eschews personality. Every location in the game is unique and is designed perfectly for whichever villain inhabits that area, whether it’s the Joker’s steel mill or the Gotham City Police Department building that’s been taken over by Mr. Freeze. Navigating the gameplay area is not only a breeze, but fun in itself. Batman can freely glide all throughout the city while his grapnel gun can be used to extend the length of his glide. It’s entirely possible to go from one end of the game map to the other without once touching the ground.

Combat System The combat itself is fast, fluid, and brutal. Bones are snapped constantly and punches hit like a freight train. The game utilizes the freeflow combat system. Once you start building up a combo of hits, Batman builds up power and speed and moves from one enemy to the next, knocking them down and leaping to the next enemy to do the same, all without breaking the combo. This time around, Batman’s gadgets (of which there are many) are all incorporated into the combat, giving you even more moves to perform. It’s a joy to see and an even greater joy to actually play, as it truly makes you feel like the Dark Knight.

Stealth Element Combat is only half the gameplay experience, however. There is also a predator (stealth) element in the game. There will be times when you may enter a room filled with armed guards, rendering combat ineffective. You must take to the rafters and gargoyles in the building and plan out a strategy to silently take down all the enemies in the room one-byone. You have to be quick once you put your plan in motion, for as soon as the guards realizes that one of their partners is missing, they will actively search for you using night-vision and start systematically destroying the gargoyles based on where your at-

tacks are coming from. Even after you beat the game, there’s a huge amount of replay value. The Riddler has hidden 440 trophies all throughout Arkham City that take a fair bit of clever thinking to obtain. There are also challenge maps that are designed to truly test your skill with the game. After the main campaign is beaten, you also unlock New Game+. When you start New Game+, you keep all of the upgrades that you obtained throughout your first playthrough. The enemies themselves are also much tougher, with endgame enemies appearing as soon as the game starts. “Batman: Arkham City” is a huge game with much to do. This is definitely one of the best games to have come out in recent times and the highest-rated video game of 2011 for a reason. If you can only get one game and you haven’t yet gotten this one, your choice is simple. Contact MIGUEL PICHO at lavoz@fhda.edu

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Cupertino Sports Center hosts open house to showcase facilities KEREN LOPEZ STAFF WRITER

The Cupertino Sports Center held its 50th anniversary open house on Jan. 14, offering it’s best specials of the year to residents of the Cupertino area. Appealing to several different age groups, the Sports Center consists of a variety of different activities for youth, teens and adults. Offering a friendly environment, the Sports Center offers a teen center available free to Cupertino residents, 17 tennis courts and a mixture of classes. “We’re offering our best special, and a chance for [residents] to sign up for fitness classes, and try our programs,” said Jeff Ordway, part-time worker. The Sports Center offers a healthy and quiet environment for all attendants, including De Anza College students. “Our facilities are right across the street and walking distance. Plus we have college specials,” Ordway said.

The Sports Center holds an advantage, said Karen Levy, parttime worker. “We try to make sure it’s a comfortable place for people to work out,” said Levy. “It’s not a typical gym, it’s low-pressure encouragement.” The open house offered new and existing members the opportunity to play games, win gifts, try out equipment and enter a raffle that would grant someone free membership. “I’m really excited. It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating 50 years,” said, Ordway. “We’re offering the best specials and events in 2012.” The celebration continues for the Sports Center. With it’s “50 days of fun” slogan, it plans to keep the 50th year celebration alive with the club and staff members by offering a mixture of classes for another 50 days. Contact MAX KREIL at lavoz@fhda.edu

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NEW FACILITIES­ Cupertino residents were allowed to try out the facilities and clases offered by the Sports center during the open house.

Swimming team holds practices at Foothill College this winter THUYTIEN VAN STAFF WRTER

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DONS BEAT RENEGADES­ The De Anza women’s baskeball team prevailed the Ohlone renegades on Jan. 6

Due to the current renovations to the De Anza College swimming pools, the swim team has relocated to the Foothill College swimming pool for practices. The team meets in the parking lot between 8:158:30a.m. and then proceeds to carpool to Foothill for practices. Challenges that the team will face include making sure the athletes know how to arrange their classes to get to practice and back to the De Anza campus on time for their next class. The extra time it takes to arrive at Foothill also cuts off about 25-30 minutes of practice for the swimmers. Although the main concern is inconvenience, Coach Jerry Koch is confident that the athletes will be able to handle the current situation well. “The thing it did that may be

positive is that everyone has to carpool,” Koch said. “Everyone has to rely on each other to get there, which makes for a better team spirit, so that might be good. We’ll see.” Even though the pool was just rebuilt about five years ago, according to Koch, some serious mistakes were made during construction. Reinforcement rods stuck out through the concrete, the tiles around the edge of the pool were breaking off the deck, and there was a major leak in the racing pool. In order to repair the pool, all the tires and plaster are being chipped out and replaced. The bottom of the racing pool will also be dug out while new piping is installed. Construction is estimated to finish by March 9, when the pool will have been refilled, re-plastered, retiled and restarted. Contact THUYTIEN VAN at lavoz@fhda.edu

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NO PRACTICE AT HOME POOL ­ The pool will remain under construction until March. After construction is complete, the swimming team will be able to prac­ tice at home again.

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Women’s basketball: Dons beat Hawks 63-53 MAX KREIL WEB EDITOR

The De Anza Dons women’s basketball team defeated the Cabrillo Hawks in a home game on Jan. 18, despite the absence of two injured players. Cabrillo scored the first points of the game, but De Anza quickly caught up and took an early lead. The game was briefly tied at 13-13, but thanks to some fast scoring by Jelly Carrasco the Dons pulled ahead again. At the end of the first period De Anza had a six point lead with the score sitting at 28-22. Although Cabrillo managed to close the gap several times in the second period, De Anza held onto their lead for the rest of the game. De Anza’s consistent lead in the game is thanks no doubt to the Dons’ top scorer Simone Scott, who scored 14 points, but also

noteworthy are the efforts of both Jelly Carrasco and Britney Mosley who each contributed 12 points over the course of the game. The final score was 63-53 in De Anza’s favor. The game showcased the shooting skills of De Anza’s players with 15 of the team’s 63 points coming from free shots. Coach Arden Kragalot praised the team’s performance while noting the absence of injured players. “We’re down two starters and I thought the other kids picked everything up really well tonight,” Kragalot said. With another game against Mission ahead, Kragalot explained that the Dons plan to continue their hard work with a focus on their defense.

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GOING FOR THE BASKET ­ Simone Scott (32) dribbles past Hawk defense.

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Dons fall to Cabrillo 69-45 DIANE TRAN FREELANCER

The Dons Basketball team played Cabrillo on Jan 18. The men showed signs of hope within the first few minutes into the game. Denzel Copeland successfully made the first basket following a 12-0 run after the tip from Cabrillo. From the home audience, “defense” filled the room, but the Seahawks took advantage of every moment the ball was out of the Dons players’ hands. By the end of the first half, Armin Paras scored six points, while Chris Saint-Armand scored nine, Don Washington five, and Copeland four, which left Cabrillo in lead 25-36.

The second half opened with Cabrillo continuing to dominate the court, making it difficult for the Dons to gain control of the ball. At one point, freshman guard George Henderson stole the ball back from the Seahawks after a split-second of gaining possession. Henderson passed the ball to Copeland and scored. Both sides had a good push, despite the numbers of fouls called by the referee on both teams. The game ended with both teams nearly doubling their scores from the first half. The final score was 69-45 in favor of Cabrillo. DIANE TRAN, FREELANCER | LA VOZ WEEKLY

ATTACK ­ Don Washington attempts to keep possession of the ball after getting the rebound.

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JUMP TO SCORE ­ Denzel Copeland attacks the basket with a layup for De Anza.

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Police use of force is reasonable, appropriate and unlikely RYAN BLAIR

STAFF WRITER

As De Anza College’s Occupy for Education movement continues, students must seek to understand the college’s policies regarding civil disobedience. “There isn’t an actual policy that addresses ‘civil disobedience’ per se,” said Police Chief Ron Levine. Reading the enacted Board Policy 5550 and Administrative Procedure 5550.1, it is clear to see why. The words “civil,” “disobedience,” “demonstration,” or “protests” are nowhere to be found within the documents. After reviewing the documents myself I can agree that on paper the policies do reveal a standard, yet appropriate response: we have no precedent for violence in demonstrations here on campus, so those in charge show they feel no need for a specific policy regarding it. What would this mean for De An-

za’s Occupy for Education movement? “As long as the students follow the guidelines set forth in Board Policy and do not violate any laws (e.g. assault & battery, etc.), the ‘demonstration’ is deemed legal and will be permitted to continue,” Levine said via email.

We have no precedent for violence in demonstrations here on campus, so those in charge show they feel no !""#$%&'$($)*"+,-+$ policy regarding it. This gives the sense that if demonstrators refrain from violent action, no violent action should be taken upon them. However, the Board policy is vague at best in describing the guidelines that those deemed as demonstrators should follow. While no incidents have occurred at De Anza thus far, the recent events at

UC Davis and other campuses bring up the question of how officers could have stepped over the line and used what is thought of as excessive force. Now that anyone can do a quick YouTube search and watch clips of peaceful protesters receiving pepper spray to the face, one is left wondering who on UC Davis’ campus allowed this to happen? Could such an event occur at De Anza? Would Chancellor Linda Thor react in the same way as UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi? Though I don’t feel we have anything to worry about so far, it would be in the best interests of the college to formulate a clear policy regarding civil disobedience and make it available to all students. Please educate yourself on the new documents here: http://fhdafiles.fhda. edu/downloads/aboutfhda/5550.pdf and here: http://fhdafiles.fhda.edu/ downloads/aboutfhda/5550.1ap.pdf Contact RYAN BLAIR at lavoz@fhda.edu

Bon voyage Cafe Gratitude; local vegan restaurant, cult NICHOLE HENRY

STAFF WRITER

We all question the meaning of life. Where is it taking us? What is our overall life’s purpose? These are questions one often ponders on an individual basis, within the private confines of our minds. So what would it be like to be placed in a work environment that openly promotes a specific way of life? What would it be like to be employed by a company that indoctrinates you to believe in a certain pool of thought? To many of us, the path to enlightenment and the workplace don’t exactly come hand-in-hand, but for the employees of Cafe Gratitude, it’s a part of the job. Cafe Gratitude may look like a local Bay Area vegan restaurant founded upon the value system of raw, organic foods, but this isn’t your typical vegan restaurant that’s solely powered by revolutionary food ideals. The company’s founders, Matthew Engelhart and Terces Lane, met in unusual circumstances. They were both attending a seminar in September of 2000; the message of this seminar impacting both of their lives profoundly. Engelhart and Lane both found the teachings of the Landmark Foundation to be life-transforming and decided to put into action their love for raw, vegan foods into a business that incorporated their newfound philosophy. For the past eight years, Cafe Gratitude has thrived and opened various locations throughout the Bay. Beneath the success of the chain, there has

been long-lasting tension among management and employees. Due to their immense passion for the foundation’s philosophy, Cafe Gratitude has been unabashed in their promotional efforts for the Foundation. In some instances, the founders have even encouraged employees to attend classes and seminars held by the foundation, insisting that it is truly life-altering and can only be beneficial for their personal growth. Store management are all expected to attend the seminars, as well as expected to pay half of the $500 seminar fee. Needless to say, the practices of this company aren’t exactly kosher, and suggesting employees to partake in any activity unrelated to work is inappropriate behavior for an employer. Rumors of cult­like activity accompanied with the restaurant’s culture, as well as poor business *'(+.,+")$#"-!,."/0$ raise some eyebrows and chip away at Gratitude’s credibility. However, the issue tips along this scale: If Cafe Gratitude was founded upon these ideals, is it wrong for the company to urge their employees to at least give the Foundation a shot? Or is it OK for their passion for the Foundation to be apparent, as long as it is expressed in subtle, unimposing ways on their customers and employees? Some employees have responded positively to the Landmark Foundation and have found their own lives to be transformed through the philosophical

teachings of the seminars. Yet others have found themselves in an uncomfortable position, and felt that the pressure to adapt the Foundation’s way of life to be crossing the boundaries. Coincidently, despite an arguably brainwashing culture of the restaurant, Cafe Gratitude is facing legal issues based on allegations of an entirely different subject. Illegal tip pooling and sought damages for underpayment of wages. Despite these legal actions, and their minor threat against the longevity of the company and its ability to thrive, Cafe Gratitude has decided to close up shop. Rumors of cult-like activity accompanied with the restaurant’s culture, as well as poor business practices definitely raise some eyebrows and chip away at Gratitude’s credibility. Attorney Stephen Sommers told the San Francisco Chronicle there is no reason for the company to close all eight locations. Sommers said he believes “they are not closing because of these lawsuits. They are closing for something else.” Although the founders stand upon positive concepts, and promote them from a genuine place of simply trying to help people, the enthusiasm is far too excessive. If I wanted spiritual enlightenment, I’ll go talk to my neighborhood priest or attend a seminar by His Holiness himself, the Dalai Lama. When I go out to eat, I go just to do that — eat — and the last thing I want is to have anyone’s personal beliefs shoved down my throat like I’m a duck being prepped for foie gras. Contact NICHOLE HENRY at lavoz@fhda.edu

EDITOR’S CORNER COLUMN BAGS & DAMN BAGS

OPINIONS MARTIN TOWAR I have been metaphorically inundated with exactly one request to write an opinion on San Jose’s plastic bag ban. I don’t want to do this. I don’t think it needs the time, or space, on its merits or if, judging by some, it’s just another example of Obama’s United Soviet Republic of Hitler-stan which we’ve all been living in since 2008 but we just haven’t noticed until now. What does deserve a space in this paper is the reactions people have toward the ban. Let me speak to them, if I may: When San Francisco did this, did you have a problem with it? Did you caulk it up to the city “just being the city?” Was it novel? What about when they allowed Prius drivers into the carpool lane, even though they made the carpool lane useless and have a worse mile per gallon than my motorcycle? Did you agree with that? Was it progressive and green? Did you scream bloody murder when the state proposed banning incandescent bulbs? No? So let me get this straight you’re fine with inconveniencing others by destroying the carpool lane, you applaud SF for being progressive, you support the high efficiency standards which prohibit incandescent bulbs and you even own a few reusable bags (which would negate this whole issue if you just remembered them) all while being smug about it. So why do you hate this ban so much? Shouldn’t you love it? Is this residual anger from losing your spot in the carpool lane to the actually efficient electric cars? Is it because you can’t be smug if you’re forced to do something? Is it because you can’t tell your friends you’re a progressive if everyone else is saving the environment too? Is it because you don’t understand that simply recycling plastic is harmful for the environment or most bags are not recycled (which isn’t better) which means they impede the decomposition of trash in landfills or end up in the Texas -sized island of trash in the ocean? Or is it because being “green” is only worthwhile to you if it’s not inconvenient? Contact MARTIN TOWAR at lavoz@fhda.edu

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January 23, 2012 lavozdeanza.com

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!"#$%%&'()* Professionals’ deserve their pay LOUIS SANTORO

STAFF WRITER

salaries of other professions? Far too often I’m introduced to the same old nauseatingly M,55*#$ ,&27/"+.1$ CE",54"&)$ should be paid more!” says the )%",G"&1$$E4"$.'+"$*)$2"+7*+"-0$ enthusiastic, yet the intent, in /,+0$5,)")@$&""G)$'($#"/,2'201$$ After reassuring the person that the statement was indeed morally correct to make, I feel obliged to inquire as to why this )4'7-#$8"$.4"$5,)"1$$E4"$2"+"&,-$ response is: because teachers perform a noble and virtuous )"&A*5"@$.4"0$#")"&A"$4*24"&$%,01 Most often, the encountered reasoning behind these assertions is, “teachers should be paid more because…it makes me feel 2''#$.'$),01D$ Let’s not waste our time focusing on those banal economic motives such as increased eco+'/*5$'7.%7.1$N40$#'+O.$6"$P7).$ utter the sentence at appropriate social moments, take between zero and very little action, and pat ourselves on the back for our astute morals and hardy virtue? Q.$)""/)$.'$8"$",)*"&$.4,.$6,01 If teachers have proven to be vital to the overall economic success, why is there so little !+,+5*,-$*+5"+.*A"$('&$.4"$/').$ K7,-*!"#$ *+#*A*#7,-)$ .'$ 8"come educators? I refuse to say that classi!"#$ %&'("))*'+,-)$ #'$ +'.$ ",&+$ "A"&0$%"++01$R"$S+B,O)$5-,))*!"#$ %&')$ ,&"$ %,*#$ (,*&$ /,&G".$ values, and any contradictory statement presents itself in the bare for a special beating by the *+A*)*8-"$4,+#1$$ ='+A"&)"-0@$ .4"$ /*))"#$ "5'nomic value of quality teaching stands as an affront to the collec.*A"$5'//'+$)"+)"1$$ N4,.$*)$+""#"#$*)$+'.$,+$'55,)*'+,-@$ M7((0$ ,-.&7*).*5$ ).,."ment, but a more attractive and concrete set of incentives for the best and brightest to voyage into .4"$.",54*+2$%&'("))*'+1

Starting in the year 2000 and ending in 2010, the FoothillDe-Anza District saw a drastic spike in the number of classi!"#$ %&'("))*'+,-)$ *.$ "/%-'0"#1$$ This augmentation belittled growth in other employment categories that, at least in the case of the district, remained +",&-0$).,2+,+.1$$ 3"&4,%)$ ,.$ !&).$ 2-,+5"$ .4*)$ 6'7-#$,%%",&$.'$8"$,+$,+'/,-01$$ By 2010, the district had added 9:$ +"6$ 5-,))*!"#$ %&'("))*'+,-)$ to the existing 86 from the year ;<<<1$ ='/%,&"$ .4*)$ .'$ ."+7&"#$ and tenure track professors who grew slightly in numbers from 484 to 507, or the number of educational administrators which increased meagerly from 45 to .4"$ !27&"$ '($ >?$ ,$ #"5,#"$ -,."&@$ and you can’t help but pose the question of why we would see a sharp increase in one area, and &"-,.*A"$(&""B"$*+$.4"$'.4"&1 In the context of the district, .4"$ ."&/$ C5-,))*!"#$ %&'("))*'+,-D$ *)$ /').$ ",)*-0$ #"!+"#$ ,)$ ,$ non-administrative, non-faculty "/%-'0""1$ E4*)$ 6*#"F&,+2*+2$ employment category spans from the student bookstore employees to those of the admis)*'+)$ ,+#$ &"5'&#)$ '(!5"$ 8,5G$ around to De Anza’s technical )7%%'&.$).,((1$$ In addition to being hired at a more frequent rate during the time period between 2000 and ;<H<@$ 5-,))*!"#$ %&'("))*'+,-)$ earned on average $6,000 more than the tenured and tenure track educators’ mark of ap%&'I*/,."-0$J9?@<<<1$ It seems that we’ve trampled over a widely raised issue that falls beyond the scope of a college, or even our glorious state *.)"-(1$E4,.$.*/"-"))$K7").*'+$*)L$ why are teachers’ salaries more Contact LOUIS SANTORO at often than not lower than the lavoz@fhda.edu

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GRAPHICS EDITOR

If you are, or have been, a student, chances are you have taken one, if not mul.*%-"@$ %-,5"/"+.$ .").)1$ T'7$ might have even heard of a recent assembly bill that is attempting to create a unified placement test cut score )0)."/1 Foothill and De Anza ='--"2"@$ ,)$ )*)."&$ )54''-)@$ share a large amount of their student bodies, and in lieu of this, taking multiple standardized tests for the ),/"$)78P"5.)$5,+$8"5'/"$,$ tiresome annoyance, if not a 4*+#&,+5"1 =7.$ )5'&")$ ,&"$ 57.F'(($ points for different levels of ).7#01$ R*(("&"+.$ 57.$ )5'&")$ determine different levels of 5-,))$ %-,5"/"+.1$ U'&$ "I,/ple, a math placement test could result in a placement into general math, algebra, '&$ "A"+$ 5,-57-7)$ 5-,))")1$ The higher the score, the

higher the class, and the cut )5'&"$*)$.4"$)5'&"$.'$8",.1 Now, when we consider the affinity between Foot4*--$ ='--"2"$ ,+#$ R"$ S+B,$ ='--"2"@$ 64,.$ 4,%%"+)$ *($ unified cut scores are implemented? If you take a placement .").$('&$,$)78P"5.$,.$U''.4*--@$ you are automatically placed

*+2$ -"A"-$ '($ -",&+*+21$ E4*)$ means that if you place into high level classes at Foothill, you might actually need to be in a lower level 5-,))$,.$R"$S+B,1 And if unified cut scores are implemented? One could take placement tests at Foothill, and be underqualified at De Anza, or if

Sure, it will be more work for students, and there will be more headaches to go around, but it is necessary to not have even more issues or problems concerning class placement later down the road than we already have. into the same type of classes should you choose to take any similar classes at De S+B,1$ V'6"A"&@$ ,-.4'724$ Foothill and De Anza are sister schools, this does not mean that the level and dif!57-.0$'($5-,))")$,&"$"K7,-1 For instance, De Anza prides itself upon having a higher and more challeng-

sition, depending on where '+"$.,G")$.4"$%-,5"/"+.$.").1 Because of this, I feel that unified cut scores should +'.$8"$*/%-"/"+."#1 Sure, it will be more work for students, and there will be more headaches to go around, but it is necessary to not have even more issues or problems concerning class placement later down the road than we al&",#0$4,A"1 Q+$ %-,5"$ '($ 7+*!"#$ 57.$ )5'&")@$%"&4,%)$,$7+*!"#$.").$ )0)."/$)4'7-#$8"$)".$*+$%-,5"1 Instead of interpreting scores across different schools and universities, a standard test should be given, but each school should have a different cut score scaling to the level of 5-,))")$'(("&"#1$Q+$.4*)$6,0@$ only one test needs to be taken, but different institutions can interpret them differently and apply them to ",54$)54''-O)$).,+#,&#)1

taken at De Anza, be overK7,-*(*"#$ ,.$ U''.4*--1$ W'$ what? Unified cut scores would streamline the process of any student taking classes at more than one 5,/%7)$ *+$ .4"$ UVRS$ )0)."/@$'&$"A"+$*+$.4"$).,."1 V'6"A"&@$ ,.$ .4"$ ),/"$ time, this could put students Contact ARTHUR HUANG at into a disadvantageous po- lavoz@fhda.edu

Parking at the Oaks embarrasses De Anza and hurts businesses MINERVA RAZO

STAFF WRITER

Student parking is a growing issue now that .4"$ U''.4*--FR"$ S+B,$ ='//7+*.0$ ='--"2"$ District Board of Trustees approved a cost increase of the daily parking ticket from $2 to JY1$W.7#"+.)$,&"$+'6$.7&+*+2$.'$.4"$=7%"&.*+'$ Z,G)$.'$4"-%$)'-A"$.4"*&$%,&G*+2$*))7"1 R"$ S+B,$ ='--"2"$ ).7#"+.)$ %,&G*+2$ ,.$ .4"$ Oaks causes friction between the college and the businesses and while some say the stu-

dents help the shops and others say they tie up spaces that could be used for costumers, in 8'.4$5,)")$*.$-''G)$8,#$'+$7)1 N,-G*+2$ ,-'+2$ .4"$ %"&*/"."&$ '($ .4"$ Z,G)@$ the multiple “Oaks shopping center parking only” signs are clearly visible but some De S+B,$ ).7#"+.)$ ."+#$ .'$ 'A"&-''G$ .4"/1$ ='+sequences for using the lot to attend classes *+5-7#"$5').-0$.*5G".)$'&$.'6*+21 After an incident last year where a student’s car was towed from the parking lot while attending classes, the Oaks shopping 5"+."&$.''G$,5.*'+1 A security guard, seen walking through and around the Oaks, was hired to prevent the parking problem from reoccurring by issuing tickets or calling a tow company to remove

.4"$).7#"+.)O$5,&)$'(($.4"$%&'%"&.01$ Shop owners pay a high premium for customer parking, which students have taken advantage of, and in doing so, hurt the college’s &"-,.*'+)4*%$6*.4$.4"$87)*+"))")1 CQ.O)$P7).$('&$.4"$87)*+"))")$4"&"@D$),*#$[&0,+$[&,#('&#@$;<@$,$\,/8,$\7*5"$"/%-'0""1$CQ.$ #'")+O.$/,G"$,+0$)"+)"1D$ Knowing that the Oaks shop owners pay for the parking lot and allocate the space to their costumers, it’s not hard to understand 4*)$(&7).&,.*'+1$ Think of it this way: if a student parks at the Oaks and takes a spot from a customer, that shop owner has effectively purchased the ).7#"+.O)$R"$S+B,$%,&G*+2$%,))1 Though that does raise the issue of the

)4'%%*+2$).7#"+.1$ “It’s not really bad for business,” said Abe =,/,54,@$;;@$,$E'2'O)$"/%-'0""1$CN"$2".$,$ -'.$'($).7#"+.)1$Q.$4"-%)$'7.1D$ Even then, buying a cup of yogurt after class doesn’t stop the prevailing trend of what Daneia Rodriguez, 18, a full-time De Anza ).7#"+.$ 4,)$ 5,--"#$ C)"-!)41D$ W4"O)$ &*24.1$ N"$ #'$-''G$)"-!)4$64"+$6"$%,&G$*+$.4"$Z,G)1$ Bottom line: you can shop at the Oaks by walking across the street, but if you park in the Oaks, even if you buy a cup of coffee, you’ll get towed and make the rest of us look 2&""#01 Contact MINERVA RAZO at lavoz@fhda.edu

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January 23, 2012

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