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THE WEEKLY VOICE OF DE ANZA COLLEGE SINCE 1967 May 21, 2012 | Volume 45, No. 25 | lavozdeanza.com
DASB elections: The coalitions
an analysis
DEBATE - Shreya Shankar, Environmental Policy, leads the debate hosted by the DASB and ICC to have students get to know Photo Courtesy of Luke Huan Nguyen their candidates before voting begins, May 21.
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Sam Amador Freelancer
The Interclub Council and the De Anza Associated Student Body Senate hosted a debate for students vying for a senator position in the DASB’s annual elections on May 16 for the 20122013 term. This year, 56 students are campaigning for one of the 28 senator positions, with four students competing for the president and executive vice president positions. The debate entailed discussions on student issues, diversity, and the mass exodus of senators for the 20112012 term. Torch coalition claims to come from experience, and said they can be effective from day one rather than fumbling around !"#$ %&'$ ($#)%$ *"+%&$ "#$ )"$ ,+%-.$ %&'/$ 0'%$ 1$ rhythm down. “A lot of us have worked together for a long time and we make a good team,” said candidate Andrew Zhou. Presidential candidate and current 2345$ 6&1-#$ "!$ ($+1+6'$ 718."$ 91*"#1+"$ acknowledged the mistakes of student senators overburdening themselves with
classes and made promises to inform elected senators what they are in for and their list of duties, and to urge senators not take on too many units. He also emphasized the coalition’s goal of a wellmarketed senate, making it more transparent and connected to the students. Also on the Torch agenda is a push for an open source textbook program that would reduce the cost of textbooks for students.
The Real coalition distinguishes itself from the senate of “last year,” running with the slogan “A real government for real people.” Coalition candidates said know that the shenanigans of last year cannot repeat themselves if their fellow students wish to have an enjoyable and interesting college experience. Practicality is one of the coalition’s focal points. “Real isn’t about to make promises it cannot keep” says Cynthia Ovandji. Promises Real did make include
implementing new microwaves in the cafeteria to reduce the build up of lines, and having a speaker come to campus and represent a different minority group or culture each month. Other ideas include making the De Anza website more userfriendly by including a “class tree” that would diagram pre requisites and other course requirements a student needs before registering for higher division class.
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Declining Foothill enrollment drags down district revenue Bryce Druzin Freelancer
Budget cuts and layoffs that dis %#-6%$"!($6-1.)$&":'<$=",.<$8'$<'> layed until after the 201213 year could take effect as early as next January, Chancellor Linda Thor told about 400 faculty, staff and students during a May 17 meet ing in Smithwick Theatre. Previously, the district had hoped to cover budget shortfalls through the 201213 year with reserve money called a “stabil ity fund,” but a decline in Foot hill College’s enrollment has led to reduced state apportionment funding. Vice chancellor of business Kevin McElroy told the audience the district will receive $4.6 mil lion less than originally projected this school year. Thor said the district does not
anticipate enrollment rebounding and expects a lower level of base funding in the coming years. “In that case we need to perma +'+%./$ 1<?,)%$ ",#$ )%1!($+0$ <"=+> ward,” she said. Foothill president Judy Miner cited several reasons for the col lege’s decreased enrollment, in cluding the college previously claiming an incorrect amount of apportionment for their work ex perience program. “There were more hours that we were claiming than we now understand that we could,” Miner said. She also cited repeatability rules limiting student enrollment in physical education and arts classes and tightening of apportionment paid for “to be arranged” hours as factors. Adding uncertainty to the
district’s future revenue is what happens Nov. 6, when Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative will appear alongside another initiative sponsored by attorney Molly Munger. Thor told the audience that if Brown’s initiative receives fewer votes than Munger’s, the district will face $9 million more in cuts. The district asked colleges and central services to have preliminary budget plans for “worst case reductions” ready by June 30, Thor said. McElroy said overly optimistic state budget revenue projections, including“accounting maneuvers” based on uncertain assumptions, could possibly lead to future mid year cuts.
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FHDA appoints new vice chancellor of technology Vivian Nguyen Production Manager When Joseph Moreau found out that he was selected as the FoothillDe Anza Community College District’s new vice chancellor of technology, Moreau said it was the happiest day of his life. “When Chancellor [Linda] Thor called me a few weeks ago to offer the position. I couldn’t have been more excited,” said Moreau. He is set to begin his position as vice chancellor on June 11, following Fred Sherman, who has held the position for the past six years. The role of vice chancellor is to provide a vision and leadership to the Education Technology Services department and oversee networks and communication
services, user support, and IT systems, applications, and operations for instruction, student services and administration, according to the FHDA district website. Currently Moreau is the chief %'6&+"."0/$ "!($6'#$ 1%$ 4%1%'$ University of New York, Oswego. He took a large role in developing the Oswego Technology Master Plan leading SUNY Oswego to the “implementing of an electronic document management system.” He also oversaw the convergence of voice and data networks and implementation of [new systems]; and migrated an email/collaboration system to cloudbased systems,” according %"$&-)$1::.-61%-"+$:#"($.';
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3 to 4:30 p.m. Multicultural Center Conference Room. U-8&c"8*(.%*&".6&G".&d")4-.&'())&2*%+%.4& at the event as a part of the Research Speaker Series. Contact Diana Alves de Lima for more information at 408864 8485 or alvesdelimadiana@deanza.edu
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TUESDAY, MAY 29 READING BANNED BOOKS
7 to 7 p.m. Main Quad X-(.&(.&"&6"/&-#&*%"6(.?&")-76&#*-,&8--B+& banned in Tucson, Ariz. Readers are '".4%6&#-*&+)-4+3&a2-.+-*%6&8/&TeD=&".6& Puente. Contact Marc Coronado for more information at coronadomarc@deanza. edu.
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hinson Campus Center, El Clemente Room e670"4(-.")&'-*B+1-2&-.&41%*"2/& 2*-H(6%6&".6&+2-.+-*%6&8/&@%")41& Services and Psychological Services. Workshops are not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. Contact Mary Sullivan for more information at sullivanmary@deanza.edu.
MONDAY, JUNE 4 “MANUEL CALLAHAN: APPLYING THE LESSONS OF THE ZAPATISTA PRAXIS TO THE VALLEY”
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hinson Campus Center, Conference Rooms A & B M".7%)&["))"1".&'())&+2%"B&"8-74&41%& struggle in Chiapas, Mexico. Sponsored 8/&=DaU&=(H%*+(4/&".6&eH%.4+&[-,,(44%%3& Contact Tom Izu for more information at
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BLOOD DRIVE
8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Conference Room A & B To make a donation make an appointment online, visit: bloodcenter.stanfrd.edu. a2-.+-*%6&8/&@%")41&a%*H(0%+3&[-.4"04& Mary Sullivan for more information at 408 8648732 or sullivanmary@deanza.edu.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 FIRST THURSDAY
5 to 7 p.m. Euphrat Museum, VPAC The Open Mic Series sponsored by the De Anza Black Student Union. Participation in fusion of spoken poetry and hiphop is open to De Anza students, faculty and staff. Admission is free. Contact deanzabsu@gmail.com
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All day event Sunol Golf & Country Club Annual Caracci Memorial Scholarship fund raiser golf tournament and dinner. !"#$%&'())&*"(+%&,-.%/&#-*&+01-)"*+1(2+3& Sponsored by Auto Tech Department. Contact Dave Capitolo for more infor mation at 4088648312 or capitolo dave@fhda.edu
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De Anza hosts open house for new students
ANDREW PUCKETT | La Voz Weekly CLUBBING - parents of prospective and current students explore what De Anza College has to offer through various clubs in the Inter Club Council.
ANDREW PUCKETT | La Voz Weekly BIOLOGY - A student and his parent listen to a representative talk about opportunities presented by the De Anza Biology department.
DASB independent candidates share ideas from ELECTIONS pg 1 every time a speaker on their side relationship with a large group of Sam Amador Freelance Writer The few independents that showed up to the Meet Your Candidate event on May 15 were in !"#$%& '&%(!& )#*%& $+& *!!#+,*+-#& ./& 0#& Anza who didn’t necessarily know anyone within the political spheres ./&$+1&2#+-#&./&!"#&-.*3$!$.+(4& They faced the intimidating task of laying out their platforms in front of the coalitions and all of their uniformed supporters clapping
made a good point. Senatorial candidate #47 Jose Avalos Jose believes more alumni should donate to their old community college and that money can be donated from private sector companies like Apple but in more ways than just computers. He said corporate philanthropy would help the corporations in the long run by putting better educated and equipped workers in the job pool. He also believes that student elections should not be about coalitions and popularity contests, but about an individual building a
people. Heidi Kang running alongside her sister Jane, chose to run independently because she believes politicians should facilitate a crowd rather than talk up on a platform. 5"#& $(& '&6"!$+6& /.%& 7#!!#%& /2+,$+6& for arts programs as well as the option for candidates to run directly for the position they want in the 0859:& %*!"#%& !"*+& 7#$+6& #3#-!#,& treasurer, for example, in their own group postelection.
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from CHANCELLOR pg 1 Association for four years. “I’ve worked with a couple of institutions in my career and I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of different kinds of faculty,” said Moreau. “Everybody that I’ve had the privilege of working with has taught me something very unique with how we can best utilize technology to educate students.” Moreau brings more experience into the position, previously serving as dean of academic information services and dean of learning resources at Mira Costa College and West Hills College, respectively. He also served as the president of California Chief ;+/.%<*!$.+& 5)(!#<(& =/'&-#%(&
Moreau said he hopes that his previous experiences in different educational roles will help him excel within the district, going from direct contact with students to helping students succeed in a different capacity. “I bring a lot of interesting lessons from a whole variety of places that would have a lot of value at >..!"$33?0#&8+@*:A& B.%#*2& (*$,4& “I think over my career, I’ve learned a couple different ways to guide [students] through the process of questioning [and to] be comfortable outside their comfort zone.”
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Undocumented students face health challenges because of stress Leila Forouhi Opinions Editor Undocumented students and their allies discussed ways to cope with unique health issues facing undocumented students at !"#& 0*%#& !.& 0%#*<& C.+/#%#+-#& "#3,& .+& B*)& DE:& *(& F*%!& ./& 89& 540 Awareness Week. Unique challenges these students face include lack of '&+*+-$*3& (2FF.%!& *+,& *--#((& !.& *& supportive community, according to Jose Arreola from the San >%*+-$(-.&+.+F%.'&!&G,2-*!.%(&/.%& Fair Consideration. Undocumented students face an “enormous emotional burden” stemming from the fear of being caught and deported. In turn, undocumented students and their families experience the conditioned anxiety disorder known as complex traumatic stress disorder. The disorder is brought about from constantly reliving trauma, where deportation is equated to the death of a loved one, Arreola said.
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For students living with the disorder, life is a day to day struggle. Studies conducted found that the best ways to cope include sleeping a full eight hours, eating nutritious food and exercise. Additionally, part of the healing process involves revealing your status to others and not hiding it. H0.+I!& !#33& !"#& J.%3,:A& 8%%#.3*& (*$,4&H92!&<*K#&$!&*&F*%!&./&).2%& public life.” Anaruth Hernandez, 23, political science and anthropology major, a founding member of the ;+!#6%*3& B.L#<#+!& /.%& 89& MNE& Student Success Club commented that the event is helping her and others to “take a look in our community.” O"#& F*(($+6& ./& 89& MNE& 6*L#& undocumented students resident status allowing them to apply for state funds for higher education if they meet the requirements of attending a California high school for at least three years and having a high school diploma.
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Part-time work provides opportunity and flexible shifts for students of De Anza College Jimmy Osburn Contributor De Anza College students who are still struggling with cashflow problems due to conflicting schedules and competi tive markets may want to consider talk ing to Dawna O’Malley about the col lege’s workstudy program, a federal program providing eligible students with flexible, oncampus employment while attending college. According to “Meet Dawna O’Malley,” her title is human resources administra tor. She processes all student employ ment paperwork and assists them with payroll and timesheet issues.
How it works Nineteenyearold Cameron DeLaney is a business major enrolled in 16 units, and has worked in the school library
over a year as a part of the workstudy program. “I schedule my classes way ahead of time,” says DeLaney. “Then we give the supervisor the class schedule, and she works around it. It works out re ally well.” While the main focus of the program is to help students with financial need, DeLaney says that for him, the biggest benefit is the work experience because it helps build toward a better job. Not only has the program helped in that way, but 26yearold Tuyen Huynh, business major, who works in the ESL department, said the chance to commu nicate from working has really benefit ted him.
vard, while enrolled in 18 units at De Anza. “I like working off campus,” says Unruh. “I feel like if I worked, and went to school here, it would be over kill. I would probably get burned out.” Sarina Garcia, an 18 yearold Fresh man and toy store clerk, said, “I get to see a different part of the commu nity. It’s nice... I get the full spectrum of people.”
between work and school was important in preventing a college burnout. But Karen Oeh, an FHDA district em ployee for 13 years who works in the Skills Center, said, “Due to the budget cuts, you want to utilize the resources that are available on campus. When you’re on campus, you are hearing more, seeing flyers. People are com ing in out of the blue and inquiring, so you’re more tuned into what’s going on around campus.” Does it work for you? For more information on The Federal WorkStudy Program, contact Dawna Your own personality allows for the O’Malley at 4088648368, or visit her option of working onoroff campus, in the De Anza Financial Aid Office. as do your resources, such as rising gas prices, and flexibility of being in one place the majority of the day. OffCampus Employees DeLaney and Huynh said they felt the work experience gained will be an asset Health Science major, Natalie Unruh, once they leave De Anza. contact Jimmy Osburn at 20, works parttime stocking shelves at Unruh and Garcia, the busy schedules lavoz@fhda.edu Whole Foods on Stevens Creek Boule weren’t a problem, but the separation
Cherrie Moraga discusses poetry inspired by cultural discrimination Mariah Bravo Staff Writer Students and faculty packed the Visual and Performing Arts Center to hear writer and Stan ford professor Cherríe Moraga read and sign her latest book “A Xicana Codex of Changing Con sciousness” on May 8. An acclaimed playwright, poet, and essayist, Moraga shared her personal views on culture, educa tion, and the recent ethnic studies cuts and banned books laws in Arizona. The event started with an in troduction by De Anza’s chair for women’s studies, and ¡LEAD! community coordinator Marc Coronado, and a reading from “The Welder,” one of Moraga’s poems. “She writes from the per spective of being a Chicana, being a lesbian, and all together being human,” said Coronado. Moraga opened the reading by stating that she wanted to get some things off her mind, sarcas tically thanking Arizona for show ing how institutionalized racism looks, and how it demonstrates racism still exists in the U.S. “Sometimes I change my mind when I get up there, but depend ing on who shows up, sometimes I get a different vibe of what’s needed,” Moraga said. She revealed perspectives of her work as a writer, and said that ev erything she had ever written was
for those who could not write, for the immigrant perspective strug gling in the U.S., and from her perspectives on being an activist and a Chicana. !"#$%#&'$#"()*+,$-(&$.#/0$/+"$ of her earlier plays, “Watson ville.” Even though it was written in the 1990s, it still connects with society. “She emphasizes to be con scious, know what’s going on, know your roots, and know were you come from so you can move forward,” said Segal Jama, biol ogy major. “It’s relevant to what’s going on nowadays.” Moraga ended her reading with some passages in her new book, a poem dedicated to her mother, and notes about the importance of education and surroundings, be fore responding to questions and signing books. “People of color, queer stu dents, and all these marginal com munities have a right to educa tion; and they also have a right to be able to shape what that educa tion looks like, including values behind that education,” Moraga said. “But beyond that, requiring critical thinking skills to look the world around them and be able to make informed choices about so ciety. I think that is the most im portant thing.”
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The Equity Office readjusts its policy to include all students Hongmi Jeon Staff Writer 80&' 9/*.&' )/' :4"%(3;' <).%21' Justice and Multicultural Education has been reconstituted, and is still committed to enriching a creative, quality experience and success for De Anza College faculty, students, and staff, said Veronica Neal, the new faculty director. 80&' +&-' )/*.&;' %+' (0&' Administration Building, is a virtual art gallery of colorful and provocative images. 80&' )#%5%+21' :4"%(3' 9/*.&'' opened its doors at De Anza College in 1989 with a primary focus on 5"2#2+(&&%+5'2/*#=2(%>&' action and equal opportunity during the hiring process. <%+.&' then, its services have been expanded to include faculty and student equity. The new purpose will move towards a deeper, systemic approach to educational change and social transformation instead of “diversity sensitivity,” Neal said. ?80&' :4"%(3' 9/*.&' %!' +)(' @"!('
here for faculty, but here for class professionals and students,” she said. 80&':4"%(3'9/*.&'%!'#&!$)+!%A1&' for providing effective leadership and expertise in the development, engagement, coordination, implementation and assessment of programs and services to encourage diversity awareness and understand the differences. “Equity, social justice and multicultural education can 02$$&+;'+)(')+13'%+'(0%!')/*.&;'A"('
also everywhere around campus,” Neal said. “I feel so excited about all those potentials and positive energy at De Anza, and want to encourage students who haven’t gotten involved in our equity works to check our website out, and to keep growing our community by getting involved.”
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KEEP IT REAL - Alexandra Rosa’s works “Caroline,” a memorial painting to her deceased ex-girlfriend, and “OD,” based on her coma after an overdose at 14, present a thought-provoking backdrop.
HONGMI JEON | La Voz Weekly FRESH START - Veronica Neal revels in the artwork that surrounds her in newly decorated office in The Equity Office.
On Alert!: latest edition of Champions Online game Greg Anderson Staff Writer Not too long ago, the game “Champions Online” got a new twist, luring in new players, while keeping the regulars interested. Though the surface looks like a deeper stylistic redesign of the game, the appearance fools you, because most are just additions to existing content, yet new features shine out with plenty of potential. Publisher Perfect World
STANDING OVATION - Nathan Byrnes’ works “Diptheria” and “Headache,” on display at the Student Art Show, present anatomical studies.
amounts of time, and the “Champions Online” game became free last January, allowing play in a new structure. One particular feature called On Alert! adds a heavier teamwork element. The function of this new game is an event scheduler, -0&#&' $123&#!' 4"&"&' "$' ()' *50(' against a powerful supervillain and all of the tough minions that come following in tow. You’ll be set in a team of up to six heroes and you’ll dive into a dangerous
I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE - “Indispose” has a secret... look closer. Artist Theresa Because created a full-bodied cast to create the female figure lying on the couch.
Beyond experience point changes, a statistical feature has also been added: points that go towards training your primary power focus, such as ego or endurance. This is a welcome feature, adding more detail to the leveling experience without bogging the system down in ,&(2%1!' )+&' .2+6(' *5"#&' )"(' )//7 thebat. Though the story element is still heavily cartoonish, making players feel as though they’ve
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HIDDEN MEANINGS - “Sapo y Noliat” holds a musical secret that can be demonstrated by a museum official if asked politely enough during the gallery’s off hours.
LATTE ART - Starbucks coffee sleeves are the new canvas when it comes to doodles. Amber Liu didn’t consider herself an artist until a faculty member mentioned the incredible detail on them. A tree doodle in the background is also made of entirely of coffee.
Entertainment made a good move not changing too much of the game’s structure, it’s a pleasant !"#$#%!&' ()' *+,' +&-' .)+(&+(' /)#' longtime players to tackle. In short, this is not a new version, and there is still a “Champions Online: Free For All.” The series has already seen immense changes within short
classic comic book scenario, like halting a bank robbery. Completing these tasks comes with plenty of awards, making leveling a whole lot easier— not necessarily good or bad, as long as the experience acquired from the alerts doesn’t make that much of a dent on the higher level needs.
been sucked into a 1980’s comic, all the features correspond to existing ones nicely, and the game is as easily accessible to beginners.
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PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS - Stressed out student Felix Duong created the appropriately titled “No Sleep,” as he made the artwork four days before the art show, and slept only a measely four hours during production.
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Softball has strong season, will come back stronger Ed Chuck Staff Writer De Anza’s softball team put up a coura geous effort against Sierra College during its first playoff appearance in ten years. The bestofthree match took place on the weekend of May 5, with De Anza losing in a 120 shutout on Saturday and returning with a 159 loss on Sunday. By playoff regulations, the matchup was to take place at the site of the higher seed. The Sierra Wolverines, ranked third, was awarded the homefield advantage over the 14th seed Dons. De Anza head coach Rachel Pacheco joked that the drive would take longer than the games themselves. Going in as the underdogs, De Anza took to the field against an opponent with an intimidating record. The Wolverines have a great pitching staff with a team ERA of 1.93, the second lowest in their
conference. Sierra’s excellent offense tops its conference in hits, home runs, and RBIs. Pacheco said the Dons were over whelmed by the experience in the first game of the series. Knowing they had just come off of a playoff drought put a lot of pressure on the Dons. Usually known for hitting, the team was unable to put any runs on the board. Pacheco’s advice to her team after the hard loss was to be true to themselves; their style of play had brought them this far and they shouldn’t let the circumstances dictate how they perform. The second game would determine whether the series would continue for a third game or if it would be the end of the Dons’ season. Pacheco asked her team, “How do you guys want leave here? Do what you gotta do. Leave here how you want to leave here.” She wanted each of her players to make it a personal goal to get a hit and help force Sierra to go all
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SMASH HIT -Taylor McCloud, named one of the First All-League players on the team, crushes the ball in a home game against Chabot College on April 17.
seven innings. This year, goalsetting has been a driv ing factor behind the Dons’ performance. By setting smaller objectives, they have been able to leverage their momentum and keep their eye on the prize. For example, freshman Hannah Mutz, who had been struggling with hitting during the season, made it her focus to achieve better results in that area and turned it around at the end of the season by raising her batting average of .289. This kind of dedication is what has separated the 201112 team from previous years, said Pacheco. “Each of them have the drive and if they see that there may be something we’re lacking, they try to step
up and make up for it.” This year’s Dons have been helping each other out with the game as well as with classes. “After softball,” Pacheco explains, “you really have your academics to go on.” The sophomores have been there for the freshmen, whether it’s staying after to hit grounders or helping answer questions about schoolwork. De Anza students interested in joining the softball program next year can visit www.deanza.edu/athletics/softball. There, they can find more information about becoming studentathletes and contact Head Coach Pacheco directly about the program. contact Ed Chuck at
Don’t get mad, get Java Alicia Rivera Staff Writer
ANDREW PUCKETT | La Voz Weekly CRUISIN’- Cyclists race through the Santa Cruz Mountains near Redwood Estates on May 14 during the second stage of the AMGEN Tour of California. Slovakian racer Peter Sagan, 22, won the 117.1 mile stage that took cyclists from San Francisco to Santa Cruz with a time of 5 hours and 2 minutes.
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Caffeine is an American lifestyle. Starbucks alone ranked 29 for CNN’s 2012 Fortune 500 with $42 million market value as of April. But where does this urgent need for a double shot of espresso or 12 ounc es that will give you “wings” stem from? Perhaps it is that inescapable alteration to your mind and body that caffeine has. Recent studies demonstrate caffeine posi tively affects the human body. According to the U.S. Institutes in Medicine, 100 to 600 milligrams of caffeine can maintain mental capacity. The increase of focus and reaction time would encourage any person balancing academic studies and relationship happiness with working to pay rent and staying alive all on a fivehour night’s sleep—at bestto hop on the caffeine train. “When consumed in moderation, caf feine has no adverse health effects,” Dr. Luis Gruberg, a professor of medicine
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at Stony Brook University School of Medicine’s cardiovascular diseases divi sion, told Newsday. The key is coffee con sumption level awareness, so as to avoid sleepless nights and jitters. A 400,000participant study from the National Cancer Institute noted that cof feedrinkers live longer than noncoffee drinkers. The study took into account the alcohol intake, diet and lifestyle choices of the participants, and a clear pattern emerged: Each cup of coffee per day nudged up the chances of living longer. Though caffeine intake may require monitoring in special cases, the overall findings are that caffeine can be a great benefit to any and all. So if Americans continue to flatten their wallets for a venti latte or seemingly unnecessary KitKat breaks, so be it.
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careers and completely rule over their lives unless their kids stand up against. Parents should not try to alter the personalities, desires or dreams of their children just because their children do not !"#$% &'% (#% )(% (*+% ,#-.+-(/#-01% Ami Bruce image they had in mind for them. Staff Writer While everyone’s values are I can’t count how many times a shaped in part by their parents, parent has given me the evil eye people’s personalities are innate. because I allow my children to Since the age of 18, I have put sticks in their mouths, play in the mud, jump from “high” places or let my boys wear pink. The phenomenon of helicopter parenting extends far beyond childhood and even adolescence. There are actually parents who choose their children’s major for college—or worse—continue to dictate their kids’ lives after they have graduated. The parents I see nearly every time I take my children to the park are likely to become compulsively handson parents once their children become adults. These are the parents who do assignments made all my own decisions. I for their children to ensure they sometimes wonder, however, if get into a good university. They I am making a mistake with my will even go so far as to dictate own children and whether there their children’s interests and 0"+%2+-+)(3%(#%2+/-!%0%*+1/,#'(+"%
parent. Most helicopter parents are doing what they do out of love and desire for their child to succeed. Some, unfortunately, are doing it for their own wellbeing—creating a child they can brag about to their friends. “Parents seem only interested in making it clear how amazing they think their kids are,” stated Corey Stern in a recent Huff Post Teen article.
thing to be afraid of germs and your children falling when they are young. But to dictate every aspect of your child’s life, doing assignments for them, handling college applications and the like when they are burgeoning on adulthood is not going to make them productive members of society. If someone becomes a lawyer, doctor or has some other high paying profession just because their parents chose it for them, then the passion necessary to make their work enjoyable will be missing. Subsequently, children nowadays are constantly enrolled in a plethora of activities by their busy parents. “The kids get the idea that someone will always be structuring their time for them,” writes Terry Castle in The Chronicle Review. “The helicopter parents who hover over nearly every choice or action of their offspring have given way to ‘snowplow parents’ who determinedly clear a path for their child and shove aside GALEN OBACK any obstacle they perceive in the way,” Castle said. It is important to be involved In the long run, this behavior with your children, to know does more harm than good. what is going on in their contact Ami Bruce at lives, and to have open lines lavoz@fhda.edu of communication. It is one
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The recent article about President Murphy and Apple’s taxes highlights a continuing problem in this state and the nation. People like President Murphy, who have spent their entire life in either government or academia (or both) understand little about what it takes to actually create wealth, and worse still, have the arrogant belief that they are entitled to the wealth created by someone else for their own “noble purpose.” President Murphy’s diatribe and the New York Times article that featured him not only got the facts wrong, but also clearly misunderstands Apple’s primary responsibility. Apple has a 4&(5%)"3(%(#%/(3%#$-+"3%63(#,7*#14+"389% (#% :0;/:/<+% (*+% '"#)(% !0/-+4% $/(*/-% the bounds of the legal and ethical restrictions all companies face. As has been pointed out, Apple did nothing illegal. Nor did they do anything unethical, and the implication they did is ridiculous. De Anza’s budget woes
are not Apple’s fault, but rather the complete mismanagement of this state by politicians like those President Murphy used to work for, and those he now supports. When our state culture is hostile to business, has high marginal tax rates, and is dominated by unions and environmental concerns that permeate every attempt to create wealth, it is hardly surprising that revenues are not what they could be. Add to that accounting gimmicks and spending at unsustainable rates, and our state is in dire trouble. The fact is that Apple’s lower tax burden allows their employees higher wages, allows them to invest in products that will help education, and allows those pension funds and investment funds which buy into Apple stock to make more money, thereby generating additional tax revenues. Steve Jobs did not tell President Murphy how to run De Anza. Given that he has no clue into how corporations create wealth, President Murphy should leave the running of Apple to competent
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executives. One last item. The headline in your article mentions “tax evasion.” Apple did nothing of the sort. Tax evasion is criminal, tax avoidance is not. As the brilliant jurist Justice Learned Hand wrote (and is so often quoted): “Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which best pays the treasury. There is not even a patriotic duty to increase one’s taxes. Over and over again the courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everyone does it, rich and poor alike and all do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands.”
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