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campus Events SPEAKER EVENT: THE BODY POSITIVE MONDAY, MARCH 3, 10:30am-12:30pm, ADM 119
Connie Sobczak, co-founder of the East Bay organization “The Body Positive” will lead a discussion about issues related to healthy living and body acceptance.*
FILM SCREENING: ‘CONJURE WOMEN’ MONDAY, MARCH 3, 8:45-10:10am, ATC 120 TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 8:45-10:10am, ATC 120
“Conjure Women,” a performance based PBS feature documentary by Demetria Royals explores the work of African-American artists Anita Gonzalez, Robbie McCauley, Carrie Mae Weems and Cassandra Wilson.*
‘POLITICKING IN THE HOME: SIXTEEN DECADES OF WOMEN ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE’ TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1pm, California History Center
De Anza College Women’s Studies Department faculty Jen Myhre and Rowena Tomaneng will discuss ways women have used domestic spaces as sites for political organizing, from the women’s suffrage movement to the present.*
ARTIST FAVIANNA RODRIGUEZ TO VISIT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 10:30am-12:30pm, MCC 10 and 3:30-4:30pm, California History Center
Favianna Rodriguez will speak twice. Her art reflects “national and international grassroots struggles and tells a history of social justice through graphics.” Her art can be seen at the Euphrat Museum of Art.*
‘VAGINA MONOLOGUES’ READERS’ THEATER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1:30-2:30pm, 4:30-6pm ATC 309 THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1:30-2:30pm, 4:30-6pm ATC 309
television personality, will speak about screen writing, storytelling and the business of it all.
JIGU! THUNDER DRUMS OF CHINA SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 8pm, Flint Center
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PENINSULA SYMPHONY PRESENTS CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 8pm, Flint Center
Drummers and musicians of JIGU! Thunder Drums of China come from 28 villages within the Shanxi Province in China. Cost is $19-$47 for children/students/seniors, $22-$56 for general admission.
The Crystal Children’s Choir and Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra will perform pieces for the Chinese Spring Festival including Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird: Suite and Kui Dong’s Spring Night of Flower and Moon at Riverside. Cost is $29 for students/seniors and $34 for general admission. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.
FILM: ‘CHIAPAS: PRAYER FOR THE WEAVERS’ MONDAY, MARCH 10, 9:45-10:15am, MCC 10
CALIFORNIA YOUTH SYMPHONY SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2:30pm, Flint Center
In this film by Judith Gleason, 24 indigenous women weavers gather for a festival in homage to those who have suffered and died resisting oppression, in particular strong Mayan women who create resistance.*
FILM SCREENING: ‘HERO’ TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 4-5:40pm, ATC 120
In Zhang Yimou’s film, Maggie Cheung portrays a warrior who collaborates with her lover, played by Tony Leung, and a warrior, played by Jet Li, in hopes of assassinating the powerful ruler of the northern province of feudal China.*
WORLD FAMOUS DANCE DEMO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 7-10pm, Campus Center Rooms A&B
For information contact lucaswarren@deanza.edu.
FILM SCREENING: ‘IRON LADIES OF LIBERIA’ THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1:30-3:30pm, L 64
Join one of four events with participants reading from Eve Ensler’s play “Vagina Monologues.” Audience participation is welcome and refreshments will be served. The event will be held in the Writing and Reading Center.*
This film follows Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, the first woman elected president in Africa, through her first year in office as she must overcome the obstacles of unemployment, debt, corruption and the legacy of civil war that continues to tear Liberia apart. The film will be followed by a moderated discussion. For more information, e-mail communityengagement@deanza.edu or call 408-864-8349. *
UCLA SCREENWRITING INSRUCTOR TO SPEAK THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 6:15-7:15pm, ATC 120
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30-11pm, A-11 Choral Hall
Richard Walter, internationally-known screen writing instructor and co-chair of the graduate screen writing program at UCLA, as well as a best selling author and
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De Anza students will perform. Cost is $5 for students/ seniors and $10 for general admission. For information contact hawkinsmichelle@fhda.edu.
Check it out: International Women’s Day Events FILM SCREENING: ‘HIP-HOP: BEYOND BEATS & RHYMES’
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 10:30-11:30am, ADM 101
The film “Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes” provides an examination of manhood, sexism and homophobia in hip-hop culture. The documentary is a “loving critique” of trends in rap music, paying both tribute to hiphop, while challenging the industry to take responsibility.*
CONFERENCE: ‘WOMEN’S LIVES BEYOND BORDERS’ SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 10am-3pm, CAMPUS CENTER ROOMS A&B
A morning panel session discussion moderated by De Anza graduate and Cupertino Mayor Dolly Sandoval will include Senator Elaine Alquist and Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Erica Yew. Afternoon issue-based workshops will focus on day-to-day experiences of women across ethnic communities in relation to violence against women, self-empowerment and artistic expression of women’s issues. For information or to volunteer email: communityengagement@deanza.edu or call 408-864-8349. Conference is free, lunch is $10 (optional).*
The California Youth Symphony will perform Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No.2 and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1. Tickets avaiable at Ticketmaster. Cost is $6 for children/students/seniors and $12 for adults.
DE ANZA TOWN HALL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2-3:30pm, Campus Center Rooms A&B
District budget updates will be presented by Vice Chancellor of Business Services Andy Dunn, Director of Budget Operations Bernata Slater and Vice President of Finance and College Services Jeanine Hawk.
WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 6:30-11pm, A-11 Choral Hall
De Anza students will perform. Cost is $5 for students/ seniors, $8 for general admission. For information contact John Russell at 408-864-8999 x3525.
STATEWIDE CONFERENCE PROPOSAL DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
The De Anza College Office of Diversity is sponsoring a statewide conference on May 1-2 at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency Hotel. “Equity=Excellence: California Community Colleges in the Vanguard of Change,” has a goal of sharing effective educational practices to serve diverse community college populations. The proposal deadline is March 19; see http://www.deanza. edu/diversity/conference/index.html for details.
FILM EDITOR, SUE MI KO, TO VISIT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 7-8pm, ATC 120
Video and film editor Sue Mi Ko has edited music videos for Keren Ann, Lenny Kravitz and John Mayer as well as documentary projects for the ACLU. She is currently working on a documentary about the unconventional lives of the free-diver women of Jejudo, Korea. She will speak about how editing can be used to create a powerful narrative and the artist’s point of view.*
DE ANZA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 7:15-11pm, A-11 Choral Hall
De Anza students will perform. Cost is $5 for students/ seniors, $8 for general admission. For information contact tayeleloren@fhda.edu.
CIRQUE DREAMS: JUNGLE FANTASY FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 8pm SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2pm & 8pm, Flint Center
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an all-new adventure
by Cirque Productions that takes audiences soaring into a magical forest through the air and on the stage. Tickets available from $40-$60 ($5 less for 14 and under) at Ticketmaster.
GRAPHIC STORYTELLING AS ACTIVISM EXHIBIT NOW THROUGH APRIL 17 (closed March 31-April 4 for spring break), Mondays-Thrusdays 10am-4pm, Euphrat Museum of Art
The exhibit “Graphic Storytelling as Activism” presents a variety of art forms, including cartoons, political posters, digital art and book art to explore a range of imagery with an activist bent. In this exhibition, artists build communities through community-based arts, address local and global issues and tell personal stories within the larger context, historically and culturally.
BANNED, CHALLENGED BOOK EXHIBIT
The De Anza College library is featuring a display of banned and challenged books. The exhibit is inside the library to the right just past the copy machines. Library hours are Mondays-Thursdays 8am-9pm, Fridays 8am4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays noon-6pm.
‘BURDEN & BONUS’ ART EXHIBIT TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS, 8:30-noon & 1-4:30pm, through April The California History Center (Le Petit Trianon)
This exhibit on preservation and demolition on the De Anza Campus responds to the questions, “What are the burdens of maintaining and utilizing 19th century buildings and landscapes for a modern California college? What bonuses are won by preservation efforts?” For information, call 408-864-8986.
PLANETARIUM, LASER SHOWS EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH MARCH 29, 6-11:30pm
Family astronomy and laser light shows are featured once a week. Ticket sales start at 5 p.m. at the door. Astronomy show admission is $7 for adults, $6 for students w/ID and children 12 and under. Laser show admission is $9 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For information go to http://www.deanza.edu/ planetarium or call 408-864-5791.
LIBRARY NEEDS DONATIONS
The De Anza library needs donations of fiction and non-fiction books and DVDs to put in their annual sale. Bring donations to the library’s Technical Services Department or the Reference Desk. A receipt will be supplied to donors for tax purposes. * Events marked with an asterisk (*) are part of De Anza’s Women’s History Month, funded by the DASB and several other campus groups.
Important dates •Friday, March 14: Last day to add CAOS self-paced classes •Friday, March 28: Last day of winter quarter •Monday, April 7: First day of spring quarter
F/TV 61 LEARN SCRIPTWRITING FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY New Class for Spring Quarter
Develop Real Scripts for Advertising / Public Service Announcements Public Relations Infomercials Web/Video Training Corporate Communications Website Writing Intro to Writing for Games
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hands on / real world experience working professionals as class guests developing contracts to get paid getting that first job creating your own opportunities
Open a New Career Path F/TV 61 Spring Quarter Wednesdays 6-9:40 p.m. ATC 107
Dave Barney 408.864.8451 barney@deanza.edu
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POLICE LOG These notes are collected from Foothill De Anza Police’s media log.
Feb. 22 – Feb. 27 TRAFFIC CRIMINAL Misuse of handicap placard Location: De Anza College Friday, Feb. 22 at 11:28 a.m. HIT AND RUN Property Damage Location: Lot C Monday, Feb. 25 at 7:38 a.m. INVESTIGATION Fire Alarm Location: Child Development Center Monday, Feb. 25 at 11:40 a.m. TOWED VEHICLE STORED Registration expired over 6 months Location: Lot A Monday, Feb. 25 at 5:49 p.m. SERVICE Civil standby, preserving the peace Location: Student Affairs Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 8:37 p.m. INVESTIGATION Vehicle stop Location: Off–Campus at Stelling and Peppertree Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 4:42 p.m. RADIO Motor Vehicle Assistance Location: Lot C Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 5:49 p.m. INVESTIGATION Firearms Discharge Location: Advanced Technology Center Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 8:48 p.m.
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College bill of rights passed to aid students Daniel Gamberg la voz news
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the College Opportunity and Affordability Act on Feb. 7, addressing the escalating prices of college tuition and establishing the College Consumer Bill of Rights. The CCBR is a set of rights protecting students who financially depend on federal or private loans to attend college. The College Opportunity and Affordability Act was passed in the House by a vote of 354-58 and is an extended example of the Democratic majority leading Congress’ effort to make college more accessible and affordable for students. Embedded in The College Opportunity and Affordability Act is the bill of rights. The CCBR was created to bar the relationship between student loan companies and college universities. The relationship among loan lenders and colleges and universities has received heavy criticism in recent years. While university officials were given exclusive financial arrangements and made “preferred lender” lists (lists directing students in need of financial aid), students were overcharged and misled. The Department of Education’s oversight of the malpractices within the $85 billion student loan industry was scrutinized last year in a national investigation led by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. The CCBR promises to prevent future acts of malfeasance. In addition, the CCBR provides students and parents with ten rights to protect
and ensure the legitimacy of their loans. The Bill of Rights not only provides students and families with rights, but also aims to build consumer confidence and guarantee that lending practices are fair and meet consumer needs. Furthermore, the Bill of Rights aims to establish a new lawful relationship between student loan companies and college universities. While the Bill of Rights primarily addresses student loans, Congress has passed additional legislation to improve the accessibility and affordability of college for students, as well. The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 signifies the largest investment in the U.S. education system since the adoption of the G.I. Bill, which guaranteed college or vocational education for returning WWII veterans in 1944. The CCRA is intended to make loan payments more suitable for students and offer tuition assistance for students who academically excel as part of an agreement to teach after graduation, and includes new investments to serve minorities, promote public service occupations by providing loan forgiveness and assist in containing college costs. Moreover, the Bill of Rights intends to allocate $20 billion to education in the next five years without any supplementary costs to taxpayers. Daniel Gamberg is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact him at danielgamberg@lavozdeanza. com.
College Consumer Bill of Rights The rights are as follows: “Students have a right to ...
I. Pay off college loans early without incurring an early-repayment charge. II. Cancel a private loan within three days of signing an agreement with a lender.
III. Take 30 days after approval for a private loan to think about whether the loan is needed without risking changes to the loan terms.
IV. Take out a loan from the lender of a student’s choice, regardless of whether that lender is on a student’s college list of “preferred lenders.”
V. Know if he/she is eligible for a federal student loan before he/she takes out
a private student loan that could carry higher interest rates and fees and feature more stringent repayment requirements.
VI. Clear and complete information from lending companies trying to earn business. This information includes the interest rates a student could pay, the estimated total cost of a student and repayment options.
VII. Clear and complete information from lending companies that have approved a loan or made a loan to a student. This information includes interest rates, fees and finance charges, total repayment amount and maximum monthly payment.
VIII. Know that the student financial aid office does not accept gifts from or share revenues with lending companies.
IX. Not be subject to deceptive marketing campaigns by lending companies. X. Know that the student financial aid office and lenders offering both federal and private student loans are acting in the best interests of students.”
Source: College Opportunity and Affordability Act, passed by the United States House of Representatives on Feb. 7.
»MEETING NOTES«
DASB SENATE The De Anza College Associated Student Body senate is the governing body of De Anza College. It meets every week on Wednesday afternoons in the Student Council Chambers in the basement of the Campus Hinson Center.
February 27 What happened: The De Anza Associated Student Body Senate voted to amend their proposed budget for the 2008-2009 academic year to include additional funding for some programs. Funding for the Track & Field program was increased by $1,000 and Insider Magazine was given an additional $500. The High School Events program was given an additional $3,500. Why this matters: The changes nullify the first vote on Feb. 20 to approve the budget, because amending the budget requires that another first and second vote pass for it to be approved. The second vote is scheduled to take place at the next DASB Senate meeting this Wednesday, yet further changes to the budget will require that the senate start the voting process over once again. Shawn McGann
INTER CLUB COUNCIL The Inter Club Council is the governing body which allocates funds to De Anza College’s 67 active clubs. The ICC meets Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Student Council Chambers in the basement of the Hinson Campus Center.
February 27 What happened: Candidate Kobe Gong was elected as the next ICC chair, after a speech about how his background in leadership and economics will help him manage the ICC. “I think my personality fits in this job. I’m friendly. I like relaxing, but I can be tough when I need to be,” he said. Candidate Bo Yin was elected as ICC chair of programs, after his speech about making ICC programs “more interesting and more creative.” Why this matters: Yin and Gong will join George Smith, who was elected as the next ICC chair of finance on Feb. 13. They will be sworn into office at the March 12 ICC meeting. Their terms will officially begin at 2:30 p.m. on the same day. Ehssan Barkeshli
ACADEMIC SENATE The De Anza College Academic Senate is the representative body for all full and part time faculty of De Anza College and deals with college and district policies. The Academic Senate meets Mondays at 2:30 p.m. in Admin 109 in the administration building.
CAMPUS SNAPSHOT
February 25 What happened: The Academic Senate heard a presentation by De Anza College Researcher Andrew Lamanque regarding a proposed faculty mentoring program that would match students interested in particular majors with De Anza instructors who teach in corresponding fields. “We want to reach out to a group of students ... and see if we can have conversations with them as a way of increasing retention,” said Lamanque.
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The quarterly blood drive was held on Feb. 21 in the Student Council Chambers. Turnout was relatively low, but another blood drive will be held on March 14 in Whole Foods at 20830 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Why this matters: According to Lamanque, most fall quarter students who didn’t stay for winter quarter this year had a major. A mentoring program could be an effective method to keep them in school. Furthermore, many four-year universities have similar programs, like academic advising groups. Jay Donde
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Rosenthal says he’s sorry, but would repeat actions Luis Cardenas LA VOZ NEWS
A week after his removal as Inter Club Council Chair of Programsbecause he jumped into the Main Quad fountain on Club Day, Levi Rosenthal apologized to his peers and ICC representatives at the Feb. 13 ICC meeting. “I apologize for what I did as ICC Chair of Programs, because as an elected leader you have to think before you act,� said Rosenthal. However, he stressed that he was not apologizing as a personality independent of the ICC, because of his mantra to have fun and live life to the fullest. “I wanted to make it clear what I was apologizing for,� he said. ICC Chair Elaine Smith and ICC Chair of Finance Jonathan Yeung, who are fulfilling Rosenthal’s duties until a new team of ICC officers is sworn in on March 12, were not happy with his appearance. “His apology is totally inadequate,� said Yeung. “It did not, in essence, address what he did, but just gave him a good stepping stone to walk down from. It wasn’t professional.� “It wasn’t just [Club Day], it’s been an accumulation of things,� Smith said. He wasn’t fulfilling his duties and responsibilities, he wouldn’t come to the officer meetings and he wouldn’t fulfill his office hours, she said. “He would do everything he could to put himself out there, and not for the clubs, but for himself.� Rosenthal said, “My biggest criticism to [Jonathan and Elaine] is ‘hey, while you guys were doing the upper level stuff I was down there in the dirt, where were you’?� Rosenthal urges De Anza students to consider recent removals of leaders on campus, “When you see two leaders being impeached, there is a problem. You have to really ask yourself, ‘Is it the leader who got impeached or is it something that’s going on in the organization that people aren’t seeing?’ �
Rosenthal said he would preach to the latter. “There needs to be some radical change,� he said. He was referring to the no confidence vote passed by the De Anza Associated Student Body Senate last month, which removed Robin Claassen from presidency and replaced him with Vice President Rahela Sami. In lieu of Rosenthal’s public apology and admittance of guilt, many ICC representatives remain unaffected by Rosenthal’s actions on Club Day, and some applaud it. “When he said he owed us all an apology I told him ‘you know what? I don’t think you owe us an apology at all. I think you did something that was very you. I don’t think there was anything wrong with it,’ � said Tad Koch, ICC representative of Auto Tech, a club furthering the interest in the De Anza Automotive Technology Department. “I understand that he represents everyone, but as Chair of Programs he is supposed to project that the clubs can have fun and represent themselves, so I think if he didn’t do that, he wouldn’t be doing his job.� Rosenthal said, on a final note, “If I could do it all over again, to be really honest, I think I would have done the same damn thing. Despite me being kicked out, I think I did make a statement, and I did make a difference.� Last Wednesday, Bo Yin was elected as the next ICC chair, to be sworn in after the current term ends on March 12. When asked about Rosenthal’s actions on Club Day, Yin said, “I would have done something in another way that is more interesting.� At De Anza College’s Club Day on Jan. 31, Rosenthal, who had painted a black star around his right eye, removed his shirt and imitated a member from the rock band Kiss, as he jumped into the fountain and sang the lyrics of Kiss’ song “Rock and Roll All Night.� Director of Student Activities John
INTERNATIONAL NEWS Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
A peaceful rally against Kosovo’s declaration of independence
in Bosnia’s second largest city, Banja Luka, turned violent last Tuesday. Over 100,000 Bosnian-Serbs were protesting, when 600-700 people became roudy, throwing rocks at police officers, when they tried to stop them from reaching the closed U.S Embassy office. Officers quickly responded with tear gas. U.S. support for Kosovo’s independence has upset many Serbs and the embassies in the region have been attacked multiple times since Kosovo’s declaration. Demonstrators at the rally were arrested but it remains unclear how many.
Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan has lifted restrictions on accessing You Tube. The Paki-
stani Telecommunication Authority blocked the site last Friday after a video clip was called “totally anti-Quranic ... very blasphemous,� by spokeswoman Nabiha Mahmood. The clip, a segment out of a longer movie by filmmaker Geert Wilders features a Dutch lawmaker, and portrays Islam as a fascist and violent Levi Rosenthal, the ICC Chair of Programs at the time, climbed on top of the fountain in the Main Quad during his performance in Club Day on Jan. 31. He was removed from his position because of his actions.
religion. The blocking affected several countries outside of Paki-
Cognetta and Dean of Student Development Michelle LeBleu-Burns informed him a week later that he had been put on disciplinary probation, removing him from office. They cited Rosenthal on a violation of mutual respect between himself and the students who were representing their clubs at the event. Rosenthal’s probation will remain in effect until fall quarter and prevents him from participating in extracurricular activities at De Anza or holding any student office position.
has banned all Danish products as a result of the re-publishing of
Luis Cardenas is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact him at luiscardenas@ lavozdeanza.com.
stan, where due to a glitch, people could not access You Tube for hours on Saturday.
Khartoum, Sudan
The state-run Sudanese news agency reported that the country
the drawings of the Prophet Muhammad. “The customs and duty authorities have promptly executed the ban on the import of Danish commodities,� a police customs chief, Gen. Salah Ahmed al-Sheikh, said to an official SUNA news agency. Denmark’s charge d’affaires in Khartoum, Karin Soerensen said, “I don’t have any formal confirmation of this.� The cartoons of Prophet Muhammad were re-printed by seventeen Danish newspapers as an act of free speech on February 13, after three men were arrested for planning to kill the artist.
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BLOOD DRIVE| campus blood drive not bloody enough CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Also, students must be at least 17 years of age and weigh 110 pounds. Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight and hemoglobin levels are recorded to ensure the student is eligible to give blood. San Jose State recently banned blood drives altogether in protest of a Food and Drug
Only 39 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood, and only five percent of that population actually does give blood. Brooke Kranich, public relations associate for the Stanford Blood Center on blood doors.
Administration policy that does not allow male homosexuals who have had sex after 1977 to give blood. “Students are our biggest donors,” said Belanger, who hopes that the SJSU ban won’t be copied at other colleges. “We don’t care what your lifestyle is; we are targeting the virus,” said Belanger about preventing the spread of HIV. Sexually active gay men account for approximately twothirds of HIV infections in California, according to the Stanford
Blood Center web site, and this is the premise for not allowing sexually active gay men to donate blood. The Stanford Blood Center follows the rules set forth by the FDA, but disagrees with the policy, supporting the idea of a one year deferral for men who have had sex with other men. If it has been a year since a man has had sex with another man, it would provide a better test for HIV than a blind test, because there is a period of time when infectious diseases are not detectable by any blood test. “This policy has to be changed by the FDA, not us,” said public relations associate Brooke Krannich of the Stanford Blood Center. “We try to ensure the safest blood supply possible,” Krannich said. “Join us in fighting the FDA policy at the national level, but don’t hurt our local blood supply by doing so.” “It’s not the blood drive itself that is a problem,” said Jordan Eldridge, De Anza’s Student Trustee. He added that only if the ICC financially sponsors the blood drive does it become unfair towards clubs who cannot participate, such as those with homosexual members or international students. “Otherwise, the blood drive is a great thing,” said Eldridge. Twenty percent of Stanford’s blood supply comes from the students in the Bay Area. Donated blood is used for the transfusion needs of patients at the Stanford Hospital and its
adjacent Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. Only 39 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood, and only five percent of that population actually does give blood, said Krannich. Sonia Easaw is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact Sonia at soniaeasaw@lavozdeanza.com.
Do you want to donate blood? l Schedule an appointment at the Stanford Blood Center or go online and visit http:// bloodcenter.stanford.edu to search for the next blood drive in your area. l Another blood drive organized by the Stanford Blood Center is scheduled for Friday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market near campus at 20830 Stevens Creek Blvd.
De Anza Women’s B–ball team brings offense too little, too late Luis Cardenas LA VOZ NEWS
The De Anza women’s basketball team celebrated Sophomore Night on Feb. 22, recognizing their two sophomores, Mia Sanchez and Derisa Taleni, prior to their last game of the regular season. During the ceremony, Head Coach Arden Kragalott praised Taleni saying, “She’s the most prolific scorer in De Anza College history.” Taleni’s records include most points scored in a single game (43), and most points scored in a single season (746). “We’re very lucky to have her here. You hear me speak about numbers, but Derisa is not about numbers … I’m going to miss her leadership,” said Kragalott. The contest, held on Feb. 23, featured a “tough defensive battle,” according to Kragalott, as the Dons, ranked number nine in northern California tried to gain momentum going into the playoffs. They played the San Francisco City College Rams, ranked number three in northern California. The first half of the game boasted little offense, as the score going into halftime was 23-18 in favor of San Francisco. “We never got in rhythm with each other. We weren’t on the same page,” said Kragalott. Even team leader Taleni was stifled offensively, scoring only eight points in the first half. “We need to improve our intensity and offensive continuity,” said Assistant Coach Cleveland Prince as the second half was about to start.
The Dons responded to their coaches’ assessment, coming back to tie the game at 25 points after only a few minutes had gone by in the second half. Each team continued to make shots, and with 8:25 left in the game the score was still in a deadlock at 31-31. The Dons’ offensive struggles reccurred down the stretch, and they went scoreless in the ensuing minutes, falling behind 38-31. “They got the key rebounds. We need(ed) to do a better job boxing-out,” said Kragalott. The Dons tried to claw back into the game, but their effort came too little too late, and they fell to the Rams 47-36. “We need to score more than 36 points to win,” said Kragalott. Taleni finished the game with 11 points, and declined to comment on the game. “It was a playoff atmosphere…we’re disappointed, but we have playoffs to look forward to … we just got to let it go,” said Kragalott. The loss snapped De Anza’s eight game winning streak. Nevertheless, they have nothing to hang their heads about after finishing their season as Southern Coast Conference Champions, undefeated within the conference. The Northern California Playoffs begin Feb. 27, and De Anza College will be looking to expand it’s trophy case. Luis Cardenas is a staff reporter for La Voz. Contact him at luiscardenas@lavozdeanza. com.
Upcoming Women's Basketball Games Saturday, March 8: Women’s Basketball Nor Cal Regional Finals, held at De Anza. Time TBA. Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16: The Elite Eight Tournament, held in Fresno. Time TBA. See http://www.deanza.edu/athletics for updated information.