Issue 28 Spring2012

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June 11, 2012 | Volume 45, No. 28 | lavozdeanza.com

JOIN Plan, do something and survive LA VOZ Staff and faculty learn what to do by reenacting on-campus shooter scenario Ed Chuck Staff Writer

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There was a loud bang at the rear of the Campus Center con­ ference rooms, and as bystanders looked back, they were surprised to see an armed man bearing down on them. He was UC­Davis Police Sgt. Paul Henoch, playing his part in an active shooter survival work­ shop for staff and faculty at De Anza College May 31 and June 1. The workshops were presented by volunteers Michael Valenzu­ %*/6' !"#$%&"' /77/)3!' 57-'.%36' /&$' 8/39' 8/.)/!6' !/7%"9' 57-'.%30' :%; noch assisted in demonstrations during the workshop. Designed to provide viable strategies and create a survivalist mentality during an active shooter situation, the optional workshops made active shooter preparation a topic of conversation. <4%' -'3!"' 2)%.%' 57' /$=).%' 57; fered by Valenzuela: “To the best of your ability, remain calm.” He suggested taking deep breaths and distracting yourself with swaying or rhythmic movements, like tap­ ping your knee. Three key points were stressed over and over: have a plan, do something and survive.

WEAPONS - From top left, clockwise, assult rifles, shotgun, training pistol, knife , machine pistol, and pistol. All these weapons are displayed at a safety demonstration for staff and faculty.

Macias emphasized the impor­ tance of making plans to take ac­ tion in the case of an active shoot­ er in your everyday environment. She said to look for “active inci­ dent safe places,” or areas with multiple exits that can be locked and barricaded. The speakers said it is impor­ tant to have a winning attitude during an active shooter situation. They emphasized the 5 o’clock concept, a work­place willing­ ness because at the end of the day,

you have to be willing to do what it takes to go home. Valenzuela and Macias said that doing anything is better than doing nothing. Macias, who created a model lockdown plan for her building at UC­Davis, said scattering is a good strategy. “You go until you can’t go any more,” she said. Valenzuela said that since ac­ tive shooters look for a high target environment, Valenzuela said that general emergency procedures

De Anza budget teams: Cuts in the near future Ami Bruce Staff Writer De Anza is facing major reductions in funding to the tune of $5.5 to $7.5 million, which will have a drastic effect on students. The Instructional Planning and Budget Committee met on May 29 and May 30 last week to plan out the future of the college and the classes potentially headed for the chopping block due to state budget cuts. Faculty and staff held presentations for a day and a half, defending the value of their division’s hold to De Anza students. While the Student Services Planning and Budget Team has come up with $2.4 million

in proposed cuts, the “IPBT has not yet come up with a list of targeted cuts, but has been holding many hours of discussion scrutinizing details of every program and many courses in every division across the college,” said Karen Chow, president of the academic senate. Both Chow and De Anza President Brian Murphy make it clear that this drastic cut in funding has nothing to do with De Anza, but rather the state of California. “None of us chose this crisis. We did not manufacture the state’s inability to support education,” said Murphy in a letter to staff on May 31. While there is a $2 million gap between the best and worst case scenarios for budget cuts,

clearly neither situation is a good place to be. Where De Anza will fall in these cuts rests solely on Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative and a competing ballot measure. If the governor’s initiative passes, community colleges will be in slightly better shape with some of the more severe cuts getting bypassed. The competing measure focuses only on funding for K­12 schools and would not provide any relief to higher education. “Every potential cut is extremely painful,” said Chow. “The impact of budget cuts on !"#$%&"!'()**'+%'!),&)-'./&"01' According to Chow, both colleges are supposed to give a list of proposed reductions to the district by June 30, for further discussions and deliberation

over the summer. The district board of trustees will be 23%!%&"%$' "4%' -'&/*' 23525!%$' cuts in the fall. No matter how it’s sliced, cuts will be made and people will be affected. With cost of tuition continually rising for higher education, many students may be left without options. “It is impossible to avoid the obvious: All options will negatively affect our students and their families,” as well as staff and their families, Murphy wrote.

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are ineffective. Having meeting places would just give the shooter more opportunities to kill. Other strategies suggested were turning your body away from the shooter and running in an S­pat­ tern because smaller, moving tar­ gets are harder to hit. In a situation where running )!&>"'/&'52")5&6'-'&$)&,'4/3$'.5=%3' and making yourself invisible are the next priorities.

see SURVIVAL pg 3

IN THIS ISSUE... Welcoming the new DASB senate... page 3 “The Knight of the Burning Pestle” review... page 4 Venus comes to visit... page 4 Dialo Dembe graduates... page 6 DA VOICES: What sport do you want to see in the Olympics? page 6 All-Star softball profiles... page 6 Saving our state parks... page 7

Wii U console behind the contact Ami Bruce at times... page 7 lavoz@fhda.edu

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Campus Events | 2 TUESDAY, JUNE 12 LEARN ABOUT ANXIETY

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hinson Campus Center, El Clemente Room Educational workshop on therapy provided and sponsored by Health Services and Psychological Services. Workshops are not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. Contact Mary Sullivan for more information at sullivanmary@deanza.edu.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

5 to 7:30 p.m. Euphrat Museum of Art A cultural program celebrating and honoring De Anza authors, featuring a panel dialogue with visiting artists, refreshments and entertainment. Sponsored by Euphrat Museum of Art, !"#$%&$'"$()*+,-.$/'%+01$2*3,+%&.$045$ Multicultural Education, Humanities Department, and Institute of Community 045$6+7+%$(4808&9&4,:$6'4,0%,$,;&$()*+,-$ !"#$%&$"'<$9'<&$+4"'<90,+'4$0,$=>?@?A=@ BCC?$'<$4&017&<'4+%0D5&04E0:&5*

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 DE ANZA CUP: INTRAMURAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Soccer Field The event will include an intramural soccer tournament. Food, drinks, music will be included. Sponsored by LEAD. Contact Marc Coronado for more information at coronadomarc@deanza. edu

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 FREE SPORTS MASSAGE

12:40 to 2:30 p.m. PE12U F<&&$G'3,@&7&4,$3G'<,3$903308&:$/+84$ up sheets are available at th Physical (5*%0,+'4$!"#$%&$H''<I1'%0,&5$J&;+45$ the diving board). Contact Deb Tuck for 9'<&$+4"'<90,+'4$0,$=>?@?A=@?K>B$'<$ tuckdeborah@fhda.edu

THE CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASE

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TUESDAY, JUNE 19

3 to 5 p.m. Visual & Performing Arts Center Auditorium Do you sing? Act? Dance? Recite poetry/ spoken word? Are you an outspoken activist? Start your summer off right J-$0,,&45+48$,;+3$)*0<,&<1-$'G&4$9+%.$ hosted by the Creative Arts Department! Anybody can watch, and participation is limited to registered students of De Anza. If you would like to perform, please arrive J-$KL=B$G:9:

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 LSC CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. California History Center 6'9&$045$%&1&J<0,&$,;&$M>@-&0<$ anniversary of the Listening & Speaking Center. There will be live entertainment, 8<&0,$"''5$045$G<+E&3$<0"N$&5$'"":$O0"N$&$ ,+%P&,3$0<&$QK$045$R+11$J&$070+10J1&$+4$ST$ C>=$045$0,$,;&$5''<$045$0,$0$,0J1&$3&,$ up between The Campus Center and the ATC. Contact LSC for more information at =>?@?A=@BC?B:

MONDAY, JUNE 18 BULLYING/SUICIDE AWARENESS

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunken Garden and Conference Room A Ceremony followed by a community dialogue in the second hour of the event +4$6'4"&<&4%&$O''9$S:$6'4,0%,$2*1+&$ Lewis for more information at lewisjulie@ deanza.edu

LIBRARY BOOK SALE

June 11, 2012

All Day Library S44*01$U+J<0<-$V''P$/01&$,;<'*8;$,;&$#$<3,$ week of summer session. Donations of books, textbooks or paperbacks for the sale are encouraged. Sponsored by the 1+J<0<-:$6'4,0%,$T<0%-$U09$0,$=>?@?A=@ ?=CW$'<$109,<0%-D5&04E0:&5*

LEARN ABOUT DEPRESSION 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hinson Campus Center, El Clemente Room Educational workshop on depression provided and sponsored by Health Services and Psychological Services. Workshops are not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. Contact Mary Sullivan for more information at sullivanmary@deanza.edu.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 HUMAN TRAFFICKING PANEL

1:30 to 3:40 p.m. Multicultural Center The panel features Maia Sciupac of HEAT Watch Alameda County and a LEAD alumna. Contact Marc Coronado for more information at coronadomarc@deanza. edu.

31st ANNUAL HERB PATNOE JAZZ FESTIVAL

7:30 to 10 p.m. Visual & Performing Arts Center H055+'$V+8$V0453$"&0,*<+48$O045-$X+4@ cent, Mary Fettig, Mike Olmos and Dave Eshelman perform at the VPAC. Tickets are available at the door. Contact Bob F0<<+48,'4$"'<$9'<&$+4"'<90,+'4$0,$=>?@ ?A=@?B>Y$'<$"0<<+48,'4<'J&<,D5&04E0:&5*

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 DE ANZA DANCE DEMONSTRATION

7 p.m. Visual & Performing Arts Center H04%&$G&<"'<904%&$J-$3G<+48$)*0<,&<$ 504%&$%1033$3,*5&4,3:$/G'43'<&5$J-$6<&@ ative Arts. Contact Warren Lucas for more information at lucaswarren@deanza.edu

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 SYMPHONIC WINDS

7:30 p.m. Visual & Performing Arts Center

Symphonic Winds ensemble performs at the VPAC. Admission is $5. Sponsored J-$6<&0,+7&$S<,3$045$HS/V:$6'4,0%,$2';4$ O*33&11$"'<$9'<&$+4"'<90,+'4$0,$<*33&11@ john@fhda.edu

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 SPRING CHORAL CONCERT

2:30 p.m. Visual & Performing Arts Center Performance by Vintage Singers and Chorale featuring choruses from opera and musicals, Beach Boys, and the V&0,1&3:$S59+33+'4$+3$QM>$"'<$8&4&<01$ audience and $5 for students. Sponsored by Creative Arts and DASB. Contact Dr. IIan Glasman for more information at glasmanilan@deanza.edu

GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT

7 p.m. A11 (45$'"$,;&$)*0<,&<$G*J1+%$<&%+,01$J-$H&$S4E0$ music students. Admission for the concert +3$"<&&:$/G'43'<&5$J-$6<&0,+7&$S<,3$@$Z*3+%$ Department. Contact Ron Dunn for more information at dunnron@deanza.edu

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 RED WHEELBARROW CELEBRATION

6:15 p.m. Writing and Reading Center ATC 309 !7&<$QC>>$+4$G<+E&3$0R0<5&5$5*<+48$,;&$ publication reading/celebration. Awards 8+7&4$,'$,;&$,'G$,;<&&$G'&,3.$#$%,+'4[%<&@ 0,+7&$4'4@#$%,+'4$R<+,&<3$045$0<,+3,3:$F'<$ more information, contact Ken Weisner at =>?@?A=@BYWY:

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 LEAD END­OF­THE­YEAR PARTY

Marc Coronado for more information at coronadomarc@deanza.edu

“DOES 1968 PUSH YOUR BUTTONS?”

9:30 to 4 p.m. California History Center Student curated exhibition features political buttons, posters and other artifacts from ,;&$MWA?$G<&3+5&4,+01$&1&%,+'43:$!G&4$,'$ the public, and class tours are available by appointment or open hours. Contact Tom \E*$"'<$9'<&$+4"'<90,+'4$0,$=>?@?A=@?W?A$ or izutom@deanza.edu

ANNOUNCEMENTS LGBTQI PRIDE WEEK

Monday,June 18 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunken Garden and Conference Room A Community conversation on suicide & $ 04,+@J*11-+4;$%'4"&<&4%& Tuesday, June 19 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Quad $ S57'%0,&$50-L$'<804+E0,+43$3*GG'<,+48$$ the LGBTQI community 3:30 to 6 p.m. MCC 11 Health & Wellness with guest speaker $ 2';4$S45<&R3 Wednesday, June 20 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. MCC 13 $ ]^0+3$+3$V*<4+48_@$Z+4+$#$19$"&3,+701$045$$ discussion 6 to 9 p.m. MCC11 ]S$20;+5$"'<$U'7&_ Thursday, June 21 6 to 8 p.m. Euphrat Museum An art, open mic and live perfomance showcase

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. California History Center Enjoy food, music and performance by U'3$U*G&4'3$0,$,;&$&45@'"@,;&@-&0<$U(SH$ party. All are invited to the party. Contact

The Making of the Western Mind Reserve your place NOW for Fall Quarter! Just across 85 from De Anza, FREE PARKING Meets once a week, with snacks and break Taught by Professor William Fredlund (Stanford Ph.D.) one of Silicon Valley’s most popular lecturers! 3 units of academic credit per quarter from UCSC Ext. 3 quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring): 9 total units transferable to De Anza, University of California, and other universities (letter grade available) Wednesday nights, 7:00 PM Fall Quarter: October 3 – December 10, 2012 Tuition: $335 (10 weeks)

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GET DOWN - UC Davis Police Sgt. Paul Henoch tests audience reaction in a typical firing stance in an active shooter simulation

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THE OLD WITH THE NEW - Several senators of the newly elected body are part of the 2011-2012 senate term, allowing the new senate to have a MAYLEA SAITO foundation of experience.

OLD FOLKS - The ex-De Anza Associated Student Body Student Senate gather for the last MAYLEA SAITO time at the 2012-2013 Senate Inauguration.

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Environmental Studies program !"#$%"&%'()*&+)(&*"'%,-+.!*" Leila Forouhi Opinions Editor De Anza College hosted a wild­ life celebration at the Kirsch Cen­ ter for Environmental Studies on May 31. !"#$ #%#&'$ (#)*+&,-#.$ '"#$ /(0'$ publication of “Safe Passage for Coyote Valley,” a student­led re­ search project that aims to bring protection to the Coyote Valley Wildlife Corridor. The publication is a milestone in ongoing work by students, fac­ ulty and community members. The Wildlife Corridor Tech­ nician program started over six years ago under the guidance of environmental studies professor Julie Phillips, who drew attention to the important role Coyote Val­ ley plays in the movement of lo­ cal wildlife. “De Anza students have docu­ mented over 200 wildlife species that cross Coyote Valley, located in southeastern San Jose between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Di­ ablo Range,” said Phillips.“Their 1*(2$"30$4##&$5,%*'36$,&$,&78#&)­ ing decision makers to conserve the area.” The opportunity for students to research local wildlife is part of the environmental stewardship program offered by the environ­ mental studies department. “This whole process has been a true awakening for me, and it

helped me mature to everything in my life,” said environmental studies major and wildlife corri­ dor team leader Richard Malupo, 28. Since 2009, the program has *99#(#.$)#(',/)3',*&$'*$0'8.#&'0$30$ wildlife corridor technicians. “It’s been very inspirational ­­ the ethics passed down have been instrumental to everything in my career with the environment,” said 26­year­old Josh Goodwin, a former wildlife corridor student team leader who was honored at the celebration. Additionally, students have learned the importance of part­ nering with community organi­ zations and local agencies. The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Ohlone/Costanoan Indians, Cali­ fornia Department of Fish and Game, City of San Jose, Commit­ tee for Green Foothills, Green­ belt Alliance, Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are among the collaborators in the project. :;<#$ 1#(#=$ /+"',&+$ 9*($ >*?­ ote Valley when we didn’t have a lot of hope,” said Brian Schmidt, who was acknowledged for his advocacy with the Committee for Green Foothills. “This is an honor being associated with it.”

MR. PRESIDENT - Brian Murphy addresses the crowd after receiving his copy of the publication “Safe Passage” on May 31.

HONOREES OF THE WILDLIFE PROGRAM REPRESENT (below left) - Student interns with the Wildlife Corridor Technician program gather for a quick snapshot at the event at the Kirsch Center on May 31.

A MAP OF MOUNTAIN RANGES (below right) - Professor Julie Phillips presents findings on the wildlife corridor in Coyote Valley located between the Santa Cruz and Diablo mountain ranges in southeast San Jose.

Photos courtesy of Julie Ceballos

A rare beauty: the transit of Venus Brenda Norrie Features Editor

“It was beautiful,” said Eric Peterson, astronomy professor at De Anza College, 1"*$4(,#7?$13')"#.$ the rare moment of the “twin planet” passing in between Earth and the sun on June 5. Geology professor Marek Cichanski set up the telescope

for curious eyes on campus before the sun disappeared for the day, and also talked about the event. It was the last oc­ curence this life­ time, as the next one won’t come until December 2117.

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“The Knight of the Burning Pestle”

A play review Alix Metanat Sports Editor Francis Beaumont’s amusing mashup play is an English­lan­ guage parody that played from May 25 until June 10 at Foothill Theatre. The play, directed by Tom Gough, satirizes 17th Century London society, and is full of naughty innuendos and tongue­ in­cheek dialogue. At the same time, it’s a pleasure to hear the language of the play articulated so well by a well­versed cast. The fourth wall is immediately broken as a grocer and his wife, along with the grocer’s entou­ rage, interrupt a troupe of play­ ers in their production of “The London Merchant.” The couple insists on having the grocer’s dim­witted apprentice Rafe star as a lead character. Naturally, the theatrical com­ pany is forced to work around

photo by Foothill College

Rafe’s intrusion. Rafe gladly be­ comes his own character, and thus we are introduced to “The Knight of the Burning Pestle,” and his trusty sidekicks, a dwarf and a squire. The cast starts off with Jim Johnson as George the Grocer; Lori Grass as the Grocer’s Wife; and Joshua Messick as Rafe. The production team includes director Tom Gough, scenic de­ sign by Carlos Aceves and Thom­ as Weaver, costume design by Julie Engelbrecht, lighting design by Streven Mandoli, technical direction by Bruce McLeod, and Julia Rotakhina as stage manager. With its sharp and clever stag­ ,&+$ 3&.$ 3$ 0*6,.$ )*@53&?$ *9$ /&#$ comic actors, “The Knight of the Burning Pestle” provides farcical entertainment.

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What sport would YOU like to see at De Anza? La Voz Weekly is conducting a poll to see which sports De Anza students would like to have offered. Find us on Facebook at “La Voz Weekly” and participate in the poll!

COURTESY OF DEMBA DIALLO

Soccer star graduating Jay Chow Staff Writer Demba Diallo is a 25­year­old history and kinesiology major. He was born in Mali, West Af­ rica and lived there until he was 17. He started playing soccer at the age of 4 and has played on the De Anza College soccer team un­ til his graduation this spring. He says that he’s had to over­ come many obstacles in his life, *'=/2(*'<#!#$>,?8,!%#+!=@#*'02%8-# a three­year ankle injury, and a "1"!/#/1&&#14#$"',&&#!&#.,//#!&#3!­ jor weight gain that followed. But he says that of all those obstacles, the biggest obstacle he faced was the way he was treated by others during his hard times. Yet through hard work, patience, and faith, he was able to overcome. As someone who has been around longer than any of the other players, Demba has seen both good and the bad times. He was part of the division and con­ ference winning team of 2007 and also part of this year’s team, which he says, was the worst year as a program. But says, “I would not trade [the good times] for anything; times .),'#.,#.,%,#$<)"*'<#&1#)!%(#41%# our school and times where you meet so many great people and share so much. De Anza provides a lot in terms of personnel, plac­ es, and experiences that no other place can offer.” Demba has enjoyed working

under Colin Lindores, who has +,,'# /*@,# !# <%!'(4!"),%# $<2%,# "1# him and the team. “[Colin Lin­ dores] is one of the most respect­ ful, responsible, mature, wise and humble person that I have ever had the honor to came across in my life, as his people skills will get everything out of a player,” Demba says. Current coach Mark Landefeld is doing a great job with the program, Demba adds. Demba’s most memorable game was this past Fall against current State Champions Mount San Antonio in Los Angeles. He recalls. “I think I covered more ground that day than any other day in my life and so did my teammates. We unfortunately lost to two late penalty kicks, but it was one those few days I felt so proud of being part of the pro­ gram.” Demba will pursue a bachelors and masters in History and Ki­ nesiology at Cal State East Bay, along with coaching licenses in the next three years. He says he plans to coach and teach at the community college level and hopes to someday coach interna­ tional level. He credits many for his suc­ cess: God, his late grandmother, Mother Theresa, John Paul II, Michael Jackson, London Dono­ van, Thierry Henry, and Colin Lindores.

Softball Players of the Year Casey Showalter Sophomore Casey Showalter is on her way to Menlo College next year as a business major, continu­ ing her softball and academic ca­ reer at a four­year college. As a utility player, she made appearances at three different positions this year ­­ the corners !"#$%&"#!'(#")*%(#+!&,-#!&#.,//#!&# pitcher.

Tawni Jobke is a freshman 012%'!/*&3#3!01%#!'(#*'$,/(,%#41%# the De Anza Dons softball team. Jobke’s focus on offense and teamwork led to many opportuni­ ties to prove herself, allowing her to earn a conference­leading 13 home runs. One of her goals was to make it into the postseason this year,

!" Pizza: Asian Chicken w/ Scallions & Sesame Dressing !" Salad: Chinese Chicken !" Pasta: Beef Stroganoff

Taylor McCloud, freshman, is studying kinesiology at De Anza while playing third base for the softball team. McCloud had to overcome a hand injury this season in order to improve her offensive game. Her hard work and dedication paid off when she boosted her batting average and notched in the most runs of the team this year.

WEDNESDAY

!" Pizza: Hamburger Cheddar !" PANZANELLA SALAD: Smoked Ham, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Provolone, Pepperocini, Romaine, Spring Mix with Toasted Torn Sourdough and Balsamic Vinagerette !" Pasta: Southwestern Pasta

which the Lady Dons accom­ plished in April’s games against Sierra College. Jobke is looking forward to coming back and working with next season’s new talent. She was named MVP of the Coast­North Division Confer­ ence, CalJC All­American In­ $,/(,%-#!'(#5//#6"!",#7/!8,%9

Taylor McCloud

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TUESDAY

“My favorite has always been third base,” said Showalter. “It’s a different mentality.” Recently named De Anza Col­ lege’s female scholar­athlete of the year, Showalter earned a $1,000 scholarship. Her other accomplishments in­ clude All NorCal and First Team All League awards.

Tawni Jobke

De Anza College Menu: Dining Services June 11 ­ June 15 MONDAY

photos and interviews by ED CHUCK

!" Pizza: Margarita !" Salad: Spring Greens, Fresh Apple, Candied Walnuts, Cranberries, Blue Cheese and Oil & Balsamic Dressing !" WORLD RISOTTO LEBANON: Lebanese Braised Lamb Risotto, Sun Dried Tomato, Garbanzo Bean, Feta Cheese, Roasted Pine Nuts and a Coriander Cumin Yogurt

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“I started when I was 8 at a lo­ cal rec league,” said McCloud, who has played third base almost her whole softball career. Her goals are to continue prov­ ing herself at her current position and to raise her batting average from .412 into the .450s. McCloud was named a First :,!3# 5//# ;,!<2,# *'$,/(,%# ")*&# year.

For all of your on­campus dining needs, visit the FOOD COURT in the upper level of the Hinson Campus Center THURSDAY

!" Sun­Dried Tomato, Caramel­ ized Onion & Feta !" Salad: Southwestern Chicken !" Pasta: Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta

Flatbread Naan: The Club ­ The Caesar ­ The

Bombay, combined with a small salad Burger of the Week: Indian Burger ­ Premium Beef Flavored with Korma Spices served with a Sweet Chutney and Raiita

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DeAnzavoices

Upstream battle of Santa Clara fish

“What new sport would you like to incorporate into the 2012 Olympic games?” Julianna Trejo, 18, Message therapy

“Walking in heels. They are definitely hard. Especially the higher the heels are, the harder the walk. I’d like to see guys walking in heels; make them wear the other shoe.”

Santa Clara Valley Water District Photo

Peter Pham, 18, 01*2$/&*/"1& “We should add [skateboarding]

because there are so many good skateboarders around the world that don’t compete against each other, I’d like to see that somehow incorporated.”

Kelly Tanimura, 20 !"#$%&##'('%)%*&')%+' ,-.$/$*).'#*$&%*&

“I really want them to put softball back in, because I used to play softball, and when I was little I wanted to go to the Olympics for softball. Then they cut it.”

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“Tree hugging. Whoever can hug the most trees and give the most love because that just sounds like its fun. I think that would be fun—to see people going around hugging trees, instead of going around tearing muscles and limbs off each other, and try to get a gold medal in sports I don’t care about.”

Andrew Puckett Staff Writer

Having grown up as a Boy Scout in the Bay !"#$%& '& ($)#& *$+,& -.+/& *#*."0#1& .-& 2&1(0+3& 0+& Santa Clara County lakes. Many of my after­ noons were spent lazing next to the water with a cool drink and a snack, joking with friends as we 4$53(6&$&-#7&2&1(8&&90++#"&7$1&6(#&:#168&;#&7.5</&& ".$16&.5"&-"#1(&4$64(#1&.)#"&6(#&4$*=2&"#&$+/&#+> joy a delicious meal together. ?$/&7$6#"1&+.6&:##+&16.4@#/&706(&2&1(#",>"#$"#/& trout, I may not have those childhood memories. A(#& B$<0-."+0$& 9#=$"6*#+6& .-& C01(& $+/& D$*#& 4$+& +.& <.+3#"& 16.4@& 6".56& #$10<,8& A7.& +.+>=".2&6& conservation groups, The Center for Biological 90)#"106,&$+/&6(#&E$402&4&F0)#"1&B.5+40<%&:".53(6& 1506& $3$0+16& 6(#& 9CD& 0+& GHHI%& $<<#30+3& 6(#& 9CD& was not determining the ecological impact of 16.4@0+3& 7$6#"1& 706(& ($64(#",>"#$"#/& 2&1(& 706(& sound science. Of the eight lakes in the county, half of them ($)#&,#6&6.&:#&"#)0#7#/%&0+4<5/0+3&J6#)#+1&B"##@& F#1#").0"%&<#$)0+3&6(#*&.+&6(#&K/.&+.6&16.4@L&<0168 KM.&15")#,1&$"#&45""#+6<,&:#0+3&4.+/546#/%L& 1$0/& D#."3#& M#0<<$+/1%& 1#+0."& #+)0".+*#+6$<& 140#+6016&15=#")01."&.-&6(#&2&1(0+3&3$*#&/#=$"6> *#+61& >& N$,& 9#<6$& F#30.+8& KA(#& 9#=$"6*#+6& does not have the manpower and time.

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“Mixed martial arts because we already have UFC but that’s like payper-view stuff. But it would be actually cool to see people who are dedicated. This is for honor so that would be a cool thing to put in.”

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“I would say cricket because it’s a really popular sport in India and in England. So I would like to see it in the Olympics.”

Christopher Garvin, 21, 3-44"%$*)/$-%#

“I wish [there could be] football. But since it’s not really international, throughout the world, I don’t see that happening soon. But that would be really fun for me to see.”

MARIAH BRAVO, STAFF WRITER | LA VOZ WEEKLY

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A(#& N$,>9#<6$& J=."6& C01(0+3& O+($+4#*#+6& Stamp Program, a local tax for the sale of sport 2&1(0+3&<04#+1#1%&7$1&/#)#<.=#/&&6.&:#+#2&6&K1=."6& 2&1(0+3& .==."65+060#1%& $+/& $+3<#"1& 706(0+& 6(#& 16$*=P1& 3#.3"$=(04& "$+3#%L& $44."/0+3& 6.& 6(#& /#> =$"6*#+6P1& 7#:106#8& A(#& =".3"$*& 4.5</& 1=#+/& up to $1 million a year on projects. Santa Clara County waters did not fall within the geographic "$+3#%&6(.53(&=$"6&.-&6(#&N$,&9#<6$&F#30.+8 KA(#&=5"=.1#&.-&6(#&16$*=&7$1&6.&-5+/&=".Q#461& 6($6&:#+#2&6&1=."6&2&1(#"0#1%&1=."6&2&1(0+3&.==."65> +060#1%&$+/&$+3<#"1&0+&6(#&J$+&C"$+4014.&N$,&9#<6$& and the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and 6(#0"&*$Q."&6"0:56$"0#1&5=&6.&6(#&*.16&/.7+16"#$*& /$*%L&1$0/&R$"#+&S064(#<<%&#+)0".+*#+6$<&140#+> 6016&$6&6(#&/#=$"6*#+61&2&1(#"0#1&:"$+4(8 The department funded ecological studies of J0#""$& M#)$/$& ;0</#"+#11& <$@#1%& $11#110+3& .)#"& TH&=#"4#+6&.-&7$6#"1&:,&GHHU8&!:.56&.+#&6(0"/&.-& 6(#1#&7$6#"1&7#"#&=<$4#/&5+/#"&$V5$604&:0./0)#"> sity plans. But Santa Clara County waters did not receive such treatment.

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according to SF Gate. I appreciate Brown’s attempt to +D"&7$"0&*&$<""E$"%0".)(*5&%:$"*3-" diligent in his efforts. But he may have lost his marbles thinking that cutting parks would have any )$*,"#$3$+&"&("4*,%'()3%*30"%3"&7$" end. Most people are not aware of the ins and outs of the state #1-;$&" *3-" +;1)%3;" (1&" 7(6" &(" 7*3-,$" &7$" -$+5%&" 5*3" #$" &)%582" business. F" -(3G&" #$,%$:$/" 7(6$:$)/" &7*&" the closure of state parks is going &("0*:$"10"*32"0%;3%+5*3&"*9(13&" of money in the long run when 5(9.*)$-"6%&7"&7$"*5&1*,"-$+5%&<"" State parks are vital to what California is all about. I have to wonder if there are other areas that can be examined and if cutting funding to state parks is just a stupid decision 6%&7")*9%+5*&%(30"'*)";)$*&$)"&7*3" what most would anticipate.

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SERENITY - Boulder Creek winds its way through the trees of Big Basin State Park

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Nintendo’s Wii U lags behind

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Silicon Valley is a high­stress *)$*" (3" %&0" (63/" %;3()%3;" &7$" other stressors of daily life like 057((,/" '*9%,2/" *3-" #%,,0<" =3$" ('" the greatest ways to relieve stress is walking and being in nature. Our state parks provide a release ')(9" *,," &7$" &$30%(3/" .)(:%-%3;" tranquility and allowing visitors to get away from the hubbub of daily life. 4*0&,$" >(58" ?&*&$" @*)8/" located along the crest of the ?*3&*" 4)1A" B(13&*%30/" %0" (3$" ('" my favorite local parks and has received a temporary closure reprieve for one year thanks to the Sempervirens Fund land trust. Twelve additional parks so far have received these temporary reprieves. While this is great 3$60/" &7$" 8$2" 6()-" 7$)$" %0" “temporary.” Fifty­seven out of 278 state parks are technically still at risk. Not only is our own personal enjoyment and sense of calm at 0&*8$/"0("*)$"&7$"C(#0"('"&7$"9*32" 6()8$)0"$9.,(2$-"*&"&7$0$".*)80/"

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&7$"0$5(3-"2$*)"%3"*")(6/"7(6$:$)/" shows just how far behind the company really is. The limited ability of the Wii U to handle the intense graphic qualities of the latest productions was obvious to video gamers and developers since its initial release in November 2006. Nintendo has subsequently #$$3" ,$'&" (1&" ('" &7$" &)1$/" 3$D&! generation quality contest that has continued between Microsoft *3-" ?(32/" $''$5&%:$,2" 51&&%3;" &7$" Wii U out of large portions of the gaming market. Now with the latest claims of the Wii U being capable of bringing back the serious gamer demographic and the presentation ('" &7$" 3$6" N*9$@*-" 5(3&)(,,$)/" developers are seriously considering making their games for the new Nintendo platform as well. With the possibility of the next generation of graphic quality 5(9%3;"(1&"*)(13-"OIHP/"&7$"Q%%"

U is presented as being built upon similar concepts and capabilities as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 ­­ consoles that were made over 5 years ago. With no clear presentation of new consoles on the part of B%5)(0('&"()"?(32/"&7$"5(9.*3%$0" are likely working on their next generations. M0%-$"')(9"5(9%3;"%3",*&$/"Q%%" U will have problems selling; especially if Nintendo releases it around the same time Microsoft and Sony announce their new consoles. Video game developers should pass over the Wii U in releasing new software and instead focus on platforms that will be able &(" )13" &7$%)" .)(-15&0/" ,%8$" &7$" hypothetical Xbox 720 or PlayStation 4.

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Colleges should reconsider support for Brown initiative

Leila Forouhi Opinions Editor California community colleges are making a huge mistake by throwing their support behind Gov. Jerry Brown’s California R*D"E%8$"F3%&%*&%:$"&("0*:$".1#,%5" education from severe budget cuts. F3"*3"1,&%9*&19"&("4*,%'()3%*30/" Brown has threatened to cut $5.2 billion from K­12 public $-15*&%(3/" SH<O" #%,,%(3" ')(9" state Medi­Cal programs and SJII" 9%,,%(3" ')(9" T4/" 4?T" and community colleges if his regressive tax measure does not pass the November ballot. The possibility of additional cuts to public education has left community colleges no other choice than to consider cutting essential programs and services. De Anza College risks losing 10 or more full­time counselors as 6$,," *0" &7$"M00$009$3&" ='+5$" %'" &7$" '13-%3;" %0" 51&<" M--%&%(3*,,2/" Brown has proposed cuts to Cal N)*3&0/" $''$5&%:$,2" &7)(6%3;" thousands of low­ and middle­ income college students under the bus who rely on state aid for their education. >$;)$00%:$"&*D$0/"0157"*0"&7$"HUP" cent sales tax increase in Brown’s %3%&%*&%:$/"6(1,-"7%&"&7(0$"*,)$*-2" 0&)1;;,%3;"&("01):%:$"&7$"7*)-$0&/" as 15.8 percent or 5.78 million Californians currently live below &7$".(:$)&2",%3$/"*55()-%3;"&("&7$" most recent U.S. Census Bureau +;1)$0<" L%8$"*3"(:$)0%A$-"#1,,2/"V)(63" has targeted essential programs that working class people depend on rather than looking deeper into the causes of the state’s budget -$+5%&<" K-15*&%(3" *3-" 6$,'*)$" 0$):%5$0"*)$"*,6*20"+)0&"&("#$"51&" because they hold little value to politicians. If Brown wants to bring about W*"-*2"('")$58(3%3;/X"F"01;;$0&"7$" 0&*)&0" 6%&7" 51&&%3;" 7%0" SHYZ/[JY" *331*," 0*,*)2/" '(,,(6$-" #2" &7$" 0*,*)%$0"('"(&7$)"0&*&$".(,%&%5%*30/" most of whom make well over SHII/III" .$)" 2$*)<" F3&$)$0&%3;,2/" Brown himself would escape the increase in income tax if 7%0" %3%&%*&%:$" .*00$0/" 0%35$" %&" would effect only people making SO\I/III"()"9()$".$)"2$*)<" California voters have different (.&%(30/" 7(6$:$)/" %35,1-%3;" &7$" Tax for Education and Early 47%,-7((-" @)(;)*90" %3%&%*&%:$/" which would increase income taxes based on a sliding scale to help fund K­12 education and repay state debt.

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