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PRESIDENT MURPHY AND DEAN SWENSSON VISIT CHINA, VIETNAM
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STUDENTS RALLY FOR CHANGE The Walk-out Breakdown: WHO: Students For Justice! Club and Muslim Student Association, along with over 100 students and faculty.
On the hunt for new sister colleges. PAGE 2
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WHAT: The two groups organized a class walkout which was followed by a march to the Main Quad.
PROTEST ON CAMPUS A POSITIVE STEP Why De Anza needs more activism.
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WHEN: Last Tuesday, May 1, at 11:45 a.m. May 1 was the first year anniversary of immigration rights rallies which numbered in the hundreds of thousands in 2006.
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RAMEN IS NEW AGAIN! The cash-strapped student staple is revamped in seven delicious ways. PAGE 7
AN INSIDE LOOK INTO THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES CENTER
The popular spot for everyday health. PAGE 8
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Everything from standup comedy to an event for Mom. PAGE 10
“YEAAAH, BOY!”
Shaun of the Dead cast returns for the new movie “Hot Fuzz.” PAGE 10
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Students for Justice! and the Muslim Student Association, including student Rosa de Leon, pictured right, led a march through De Anza College’s Main Quad. Their Festival of Resistance featured guest speakers, free food and an open mic.
Kelly McManus STAFF REPORTER
To commemorate May Day, an international celebration of the labor movement, De Anza College’s Students for Justice! and Muslim Student Association sponsored a student walkout. This event’s aim was to spread information about social issues affecting the nation including imperialism, worker’s rights and illegal immigration. The clubs started their Festival of Resistance with a march around the campus, from Parking Lot A to the Main Quad, where they served free sodas and pizza. The crowd was enthusiastic, chanting along to statements that denounced immigration raids and U.S. imperialism, including “People, people, say it loud: occupation, end
Other speakers included De Anza professors who talked about the United States supporting cheap labor, the importance of getting involved in issues and immigration raids. Sociology instructor Rich Wood said, “we are all immigrants” and the only indigenous people are the American Indians. He urged students to educate themselves on social issues and to take action. “The situation is getting more and more serious, more and more dangerous,” he said. Students from Westmont High School joined the event. A group called Revolution Youth was “harassed” by police and suspended by Westmont vice principals for walking out of their classes. The Students For Justice! Club and the Muslim Student Association closed the rally asking for a moment of silence to honor the students who were killed at Virginia Tech.
John Swensson selected as interim vice president of instruction
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Joanna Alday STAFF REPORTER
THE AGE OF THE WARRIORS
Sports Opinion: Finally, the Golden State get a spot in the playoffs.
campus events Checking out the listings for all the exciting things that’s happening at De Anza College. PAGE 4
it now!” Students carried handmade signs saying “Worker’s Rights Now” and “It’s Not You Versus Me!” I. Sheik, a member of the hip-hop group Revolution of the Mind and former De Anza student, was the first guest speaker. He laid down some rhymes, then spoke to the students about the unfair trial of journalist, activist and former Black Panther Mumia AbuJamal. Mumia was convicted in 1982 of murdering a white police officer in Philadelphia, however, several key pieces of evidence in Mumia’s defense were suppressed and not allowed to be submitted to the court, he said. He also pointed out that while the walkout was a peaceful rally, there were police officers surrounding the assembly. He closed with a simple two-word statement aimed at George W. Bush.
WHY: The groups protested immigration raids, racial profiling and U.S. foreign policy.
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Dean of Language Arts John Swensson will fill for Judy Miner as the interim vice president of instruction. Swensson begins his new role on July 1 when Miner begins her Foothill presidency.
The Current Dean of Language Arts, John K. Swensson, is not only a man of many connections, he is also De Anza College’s future interim vice president of Instruction. He will start the position July 1. After the appointment of De Anza’s current vice president of instruction, Judy Miner, as Foothill’s new college president, a committee selected by President Brian Murphy examined Swensson’s involvement with the school. Swensson’s numerous contributions to De Anza put him on top of the list for the decision makers. Among many positions, Swensson served six years as the dean of Language Arts,
was the former chair of the Academic Senate and has been a business, speech and English instructor even after becoming a dean. “His skills at fund-raising will be very helpful because he has a lot of connections to the local community,” said Miner. As vice president of instruction, Swensson will be in charge of all the instructional programs, watch over 12 division deans, and sit in for final interviews for faculty positions to make recommendations to the president during hiring processes. “He will be a real champion for instruction,” said Miner. Aside from his involvement with De Anza, Swensson is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army who attended West Point.
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President and dean travel to Vietnam and China administrators hope to establish sister colleges in asia Joanna Alday STAFF REPORTER
In an effort to create greater educational alliances, De Anza College President Brian Murphy and Dean of Language Arts John Swensson left last Monday for a nine-day trip to China and Vietnam. The administrators’ goal in searching for sister colleges in other countries is to further enhance the learning experience of De Anza students by allowing them to study abroad in other countries. The study abroad program began in 1998. “We both share an awareness that the future of our students lies in some measure of globalization,” said Swensson. De Anza will be signing a sister college agreement with the Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, a four-year general college in China. BIPT has successfully worked with De Anza in its study abroad program for several years now. “The BIPT was very supportive of our students. They took them on tours, they hosted them,
Murphy and Swensson’s trip destinations The Beijing Institutde of Technology will sign a sister college agreement with De Anza College.
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Murphy and Swensson will visit three prospective institutions in the two cities in Vietnam.
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Brian Murphy and John Swensson are visiting China and Vietnam in search of sister colleges and will return on May 10.
they introduced them to their students and vice versa,” Swensson said. Aside from Beijing, Murphy and Swensson plan to visit three other institutes in Saigon and Hanoi in Vietnam. Sister college agreements are not yet secured in Vietnam, but both administrators are looking for institutions that would most benefit De Anza students. International involvement be-
tween De Anza and Vietnam was established years ago. Establishing strong relationships are not only a priority for administrators, but students also feel that connections must be made. “It will make studying abroad more enjoyable,” said Quan Nguyen, a third-year nursing student at De Anza. “I believe that people will jump at the opportunities to study in Vietnam.”
SWENSSON: Dean to fill in Miner’s duties Continued from front page Swensson continued to teach classes while exemplifying his dedication to our students, said Murphy. He served as president in the Academic Senate and was named innovator of the year among other awards.
“John not only recognizes immediate and crucial needs, such as enrollment growth and management, but also has an overarching view of the college as a whole,” Murphy said in an e-mail sent to De Anza faculty and staff on April 30. “As such, he is an ideal choice to hold this interim position, in which the broad and long view is critical.”
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NEWS IN BRIEF ICC sends funds to benefit Va. Tech Andrea Svendsen STAFF REPORTER
De Anza College’s Inter Club Council approved $1,000 in donations to fund relief for the recent Virginia Tech Tragedy. A proposal came before the ICC at its meeting on April 25 to donate the money to the Virginia Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Donations would go toward assisting victims and their families, grief counseling, memorials, communication expenses and the creation of scholarships. However, some representatives expressed concerns as to whether donating money is the best course of action because “money cannot be used to bring back the people lost.” Based on the rules of the Emergency Relief Fund Budget approved on Nov. 15, 2006, the ICC can send a maximum of $1,000. “We are not going to be able to fund everything,” said ICC Adviser La Donna Yumori-Kaku. Many representatives said that it was not the money, or even the amount of money, that was important.
“During a tragedy, whatever you give means something, and it will do some good,” said ICC Chair of Programs Levi A. Rosenthal. “The gesture is what’s important.” Other representatives questioned whether other colleges or groups were donating to the fund. Yumori-Kaku said that they did not know for sure. The proposal was approved by a majority vote.
Students favor two-year route, says ACC study Kaitlin Kovach U-WIRE
Many of those students use their respective community colleges as a launching pad to finish the last two years of a degree at a four-year college or university. Sources say the reasons for choosing a community college can vary greatly. According to the American Association of Community Colleges Web site, students’ average age is 29. Kent said 25 to 27 percent of community college students transfer to a four-year school and most are ready to make the transition.
Tax dollars at work on DA campus Asif Ahmed
Applications to community colleges have been on the rise over the past decade, according to Norma Kent, vice president of communications for the American Association of Community Colleges. According to Kent, about 12 million students currently attend two-year community colleges nationwide, and about 6 million of those students are taking classes for credit.
FREELANCE REPORTER
De Anza College continues to improve the campus buildings under construction by upgrading the heating and air conditioning, along with enhancing the architecture. The projects undergoing construction this year are the Campus Center, campus entries and the planetarium. Building E-1 is being rede-
signed this year with a budget of around $2 million. The construction on the Forum building is set to begin this year. Construction on the campus entries is near completion. The project improves circulation for automobiles and pedestrians. A portion of the sign project was integrated into the entry project in the form of installing roadway signs and a new marquee. De Anza also plans to complete signs on the perimeter roads and parking lots. California recently passed a state standard requiring the campus to meet certain lighting requirements. However, De Anza suffers from low lighting from aging light fixtures, so the college will replace all exterior lights. Some have already been replaced in certain parts of campus. The Forum Building, due to its over-usage and age, will receive cosmetic and practical improvements. The heating and cooling will be upgraded along with new paint and new seats. The construction budget is estimated $8.5 million. The rest of the projects are deferred to Measure C, which deals with infrastructure work. These projects for the campus involve site lighting, the Forum, master landscape and signs.
News 3 Senate to discuss Peace Room endorsement Brian Oden and Thomas Guffey STAFF REPORTERS
Scott McDonough, co-president of the World Peace Buddhists Club, asked the De Anza Student Body Senate to consider endorsing a “Peace Room” at this Wednesday’s meeting. The idea of the Peace Room is a small room, ideally 25 by 25 feet squared. It would be used for meditation, prayer, chanting or just a quiet place for students to get ready for their next class. McDonough encourages people to come and be a part of the movement for one of the first peace rooms in a California community college. He wants approval now so the Inter Club Council can approve it next year. Previous attempts to get endorsements hit a roadblock when the ICC and the DASB endorsements conflicted. The ICC’s wording included the word “prayer,” while the DASB senate omited the word. Peace Room supporters argue for both statements to include the word “prayer.”
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CAMPUS EVENTS
ALKALINE BATTERY DRIVE Today-Friday, May 11 Alkaline batteries should not be thrown in the trash, but recycled. The Inter Club Council is holding an Alkaline Battery Drive through Friday, May 11. Boxes for used batteries are located throughout the campus including the ATC, the Wellness Center and the Learning Center (Library).
All events take place on the De Anza College campus and are free, unless stated otherwise. Send event notices to Happenings@LaVozDeanza.com by Wednesday noon preceding the week of publication. La Voz does not guarantee publication. OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADUATION PETITIONS Wednesday, May 9 There will be an Open House for students to drop in to petition for graduation at the Counseling Center from 2 to 7 p.m. BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, May 10 The Stanford Blood Drive, sponsored by the Inter Club Council, will be held in the Student Council Chambers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. POETRY WRITING WEEK Today-Thursday, May 10 Students and faculty are invited to attend poetry-writing week this week in the WRC in ATC 309 from 4 to 5 p.m. The goal is for attendees to produce at least eight poems during the week, even if each poem is only one-word long and the word is misspelled. Attendees don’t have to attend all sessions, but all will be fun, crazy and inspiring. Refreshments will be served. Poetry writers who turn in a packet of eight or more poems to Bob Dickerson in F11f by Monday, May 14 will be eligible for prizes. For more information e-mail dickersonbob@fhda. edu.
CAMPUS WIDE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM Today-Friday, May 11 The deadline to register for the Language Exchange Program is this Friday. The program will take place from Monday, May 21 to Friday, June 1. Students who pre-register will be paired with other students who speak the language they want to learn, and the partners will help each other practice their language. Applications are available at the Listening and Speaking Lab in ATC 304 or on the LSL Web site at http://facultydeanza.fhda.edu/ iftmaryanne/. GRADUATION PLANNING Today-Friday, May 11 Students planning to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in spring or summer 2007 must apply to graduate: it’s not automatic. The last day to apply for a spring or summer degree with your name in the graduation ceremony program is this Friday, although students may apply to graduate in the spring through June 29 without their name appearing in the program. Students who complete degree requirements during the summer session may participate in the graduation
ceremony. Students should visit the Counseling Center as soon as possible to apply to graduate. The ceremony will be held in the Outdoor Events Arena on Saturday, June 30, at 9 a.m. For more information, go to www.deanza.edu/ graduation/gradinfo.html. DE ANZA SKILLS CENTER WORKSHOPS Today-Friday, May 11 Fifty-minute workshops on study skills are held in the Tutorial Center in L47. Register in advance with your name and student ID. Since times are subject to change, check the L47 white board for current information. Monday, May 7 10:30 - Pre-writing Tips 11:30 - Memory Strategies 1:30 - Concentration Tuesday, May 8 10:30 - Writing Thesis Statements 2:30 - Study Skills for Math/Science 1:30 - Vocabulary in Context Wednesday, May 9 9:30 - Goal-setting and motivation 10:30 - Note Taking Strategies 11:30 - Time Management Strategies Thursday, May 10 10:30 - Tests with Less Stress 11:30 - Prewriting Tips Friday, May 11 9:30 - Anti-Procrastination 10:30 - Editing Skills ELECTION WEEK Monday, May 14 – Friday, May 18 Elections will be held for the Student Body Senate and the Student Trustee next week. The polling both will be near the flagpole on the Main Quad. Results will be posted Wednesday, May
23, if there are no delays because of an incomplete election or grievances. LATINO/A HERITAGE EVENT: NINA MARIE MARTINEZ TO SPEAK Tuesday, May 15 Author Nina Marie Martinez will read from her works and sell books from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in the Writing and Reading Center in ATC 309. She is the author of the novel, “Caramba!: A Tale Told in Turns of the Card” and won the “Best Blog 2006” award from L.A.’s “Tu Cuidad” magazine. For more information, contact Marc Coronado at coronadomarc@deanza.edu. SPRING JOB FAIR Wednesday, May 16 The De Anza College Spring Job Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sunken Garden in front of Flint Center. Approximately 60 local employers will be present. Students should bring several copies of their resume to leave with potential employers. DUEL AT DE ANZA AUTOCROSS Sunday, May 20 The Auto Tech Club will hold its annual “Duel at De Anza Autocross” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Parking Lots A, B and C and Staff Parking Lot A. To see a video of the 2006 Duel at De Anza, go to: www.lavozdeanza.com and select “36th annual Duel at De Anza” in the “La Voz Online Video” box. LATINO/A HERITAGE MONTH: ALFREDO VEA TO SPEAK Tuesday, May 22 Author and criminal defense attorney
Alfredo Vea will read from his works and sell books in the Writing and Reading Center in ATC 308 from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. He is the author of “Gods Go Begging,” which was named one of the Best Books of 1999 by the L.A. Times” and “The Silver Cloud Café.” For more information contact Marc Coronado at coronadomarc@deanza.edu. LITERARY MAG WANTS CONTRIBUTIONS Today-Wednesday, May 23 “Red Wheelbarrow,” the De Anza student literary and arts magazine is putting together its spring student edition. Send your stories, non-fiction, plays, comics, photos or artwork to Ken Weisner at WeisnerKen@fhda.edu no later than Wednesday, May 23 at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the best works. ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY Friday, May 25 The Asian Pacific American Xpressions Committee is asking current and former De Anza students to submit personal works to an anthology dedicated to preserving the Asian Pacific American voice. The works must depict a story and/or image concerning “Asian Pacific American Identity” or “multiculturalism in the Asian American community.” Works and questions should be emailed to apaxanthology@gmail.com and submitted by 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Artwork can be submitted as a JPEG or in PDF format. Works may also be dropped off to staff members in the Writing and Reading Center in ATC 309. One $50 prize and two $25 prizes will be awarded.
DE ANZA VOICES: “How do you get to De Anza?” “I drive from Mountain View to De Anza and it takes ten to fifteen minutes.”
“I drive to De Anza from Los Gatos and it takes about fifteen minutes depending on traffic.”
-Mari Shibata, 36, Asian Studies major
-Tony Cerri, 18, Optical Science and Engineering major
“I live in Morgan Hill and it takes me two hours. I have to take the VTA bus, then the light rail and then another bus.”
“I carpool from South San Jose in my VW Bug and it takes about forty-five minutes to get to De Anza.”
-Rory Tomasello, 20, Philosophy major
-Deanna Figueroa, 19, Child Development major
“I drive my car to De Anza and since I live two blocks away, it only takes me a few minutes to get here.” -Alex Siu, 20, Computer Science major
“I drive my truck to De Anza from Vacaville and it takes roughly two hours to get here.” -Jann Rey Pontillas, 20, Business major
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Protest gives De Anza a much needed boost of activism, engagement
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sungKIM in my opinion Students skipped classes, screamed, yelled, held up signs and generally made a big commotion that most likely disturbed the nearby classes that were in session. And it’s about time. The clubs Students for Justice! and the Muslim Student Association, along with De Anza College’s Office of Community and Civic Engagement, organized a student walk-out last Tuesday. Students marched from the MCC buildings to the Main Quad, and talked about ending immigration raids, racial profiling and U.S. imperialism. Their numbers were not extremely impressive. About 100 students and staff participated – even more watched – but those 100 gave something most people don’t these days. They gave a damn. These days, it’s easy to get lost in a world of television fantasy, or entranced in an ocean of iPod music. Few care about social issues. And when we do care, we rarely do anything about it. We are the “me, myself and I” generation. We blithely let the world go by, not thinking about the consequences of our leaders’ choices and actions. We, as a community, have become like the machines we use: we just sit. It’s only when something severe happens to us directly that we use the voices and legs we were born with to react or respond. We prioritize the wrong things. Sadly, we gave more votes for the next American Idol than we did for the president of the United States. Politics is not entertaining and the next American Idol will not change our lives. We sit, turning the pages of our lives, assuming nothing serious will happen to us. We avoid conflict, believing others will solve any problems. We will keep flipping through these pages until we get to the last chapter. But, by then, it will be too late. The demonstrators made their voices heard and demanded a change. They showed that they are willing to do more than just sit. They are willing to do more than just care. They are taking action. De Anza doesn’t have enough demonstrations. We De Anza students need to go out and change the world for the better. We all need to take action. Feelings won’t transform the earth, but they can provoke action – and action is what’s needed for change. The demonstrators demanded an end to immigration raids, racial profiling and U.S. imperialism. Regardless of which political party, religion or association the students and staff may belong to, they demonstrated to show that they are willing to do more than care. Informing the public of the events taking place is a start. Here is the blessing in disguise: despite their numbers, the walk-out received attention from the San Jose Mercury News. Their story told the Bay Area about the demonstrators’ crusade. Other clubs on campus can learn from this event. I’m not saying every club should hold walk-outs and march through campus. However, we all need to take a step out of our comfort zones. It’s not easy, but it’s better to act now than regret it later. Be active and engage in the community. You really have nothing to lose.
La Voz Weekly Editorial Board Front row from left: Tim Nguyen, Loriza Sasur and Nicole Moreno Back Row from left: Chris Marks, Faezan Hussain, Thomas Guffey and Robert Erdei
Keep your privates off the Internet Today students are using the Internet for more and more of their daily needs, but for everything the Internet gives, it doesn’t give privacy. A long time ago, people met new friends in person, they saw classmates on campus and they kept their diaries on paper, hidden away and private. Today, millions of people meet friends on MySpace, see classmates on Facebook and write their most intimate diary entries on Livejournal. So much of our private life has gone online – yet privacy doesn’t exist on the Internet. Your personal photos can be viewed by anyone online from Kentucky to Karbala. Your journal entry is being held in a server halfway across the world. Even things you’ve posted as “private” can be easily hacked into. Security online is paltry at best.
Perhaps it’s because of the casual nature of communication online that people mistakenly think that the Internet is private. They don’t think that the e-mails they write or photos they post will come back to haunt them, because it’s just the Internet. The De Anza College baseball players who were suspended, wisely took down their MySpace sites, but one was given a disappointing surprise two weeks ago when he discovered the truly public nature of his postings on Facebook. However, the harsh reality is, these sites aren’t the poster’s private property. When users sign up for an account on Facebook, by agreeing to the “Terms of Use,” they give up the rights to whatever they post. The days of online communication being a simple sideshow are over.
Accusations made over the Internet are considered the same as if they were printed on paper – the law doesn’t make a distinction. Avo Makdessian, a former aide of ex-Mayor of San Jose Ron Gonzales, is currently being taken to court for libelous comments sent via e-mail saying local business owners Rich De La Rosa, Dennis Fong and Jose Mendoza were connected to illegal activities. Former Florida Representative Mark Foley found out the hard way that sexual harassment over the Internet can destroy a political career just as easily as a saved phone message or a pinch on the behind. The Internet is still new, and perhaps our views of it have not yet fully matured. But we need to catch up – the Internet is not private, it never was. Watch what you post.
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have you found your mother a card yet? If not, Then follow the instructions below!
Your loving child, Thanks for giving birth to me, I really do appreciate it, This card I wanted you to see, But don’t give me all the credit. I wish you all the best, It’s your day once again, So I set out on a quest, To find a card bargain. Dear mother,
happy mother’s day (You just saved $4.99 and a tree!)
STEP ONE: Cut along the dotted lines. STEP TWO: Fold length-wise. STEP THREE: Fold width-wise. STEP FOUR: Sign. STEP FIVE: Give to mom (with big hug).
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For too long, college students have been eating the same cheap ramen noodle dishes, simply because they don’t want to take the time and learn something new. But ramen doesn’t have to be bland or boring. Take that giant box of packaged ramen you bought for $1.12 and find its real potentials with the following recipes.
A word on chopsticks
Let’s dump the flimsy wooden chopsticks. It’s especially crucial as those chopsticks could hinder your enjoyment of ramen by giving you a hand full of splinters. Replace them with a pair of authentic Japanese chopsticks with a fine polished surface so that no splinter lands in your mouth or on your fingers during the ramen experience. Besides, the authentic ones are reusable, which is more environmentally friendly.
You’ll want the ramen “al dente,” as the Italians say. A good idea is to stop cooking a short time earlier than what the package says. So if the package says 3 minutes, try cooking it around 2 minutes and 30 seconds. This lets your noodles keep a tiny bit of their firmness without leaving them undercooked.
Sayuri Ramen
The traditional style of ramen may still be the best choice for some, and there is no requirement to make a change or put creativity into the cooking process. But a simple supplement added next to it can give it that extra kick. A good addition is Sayuri – Japanese cold sake in a little bottle that has a milky color and a sweet, fruity taste. Served in a small shot glass, the alcohol blends perfectly with the taste of miso soup or shoyu soup. Although the percentage of the alcohol is quite high, the taste is surprisingly light, and the mint taste gives your throat a chilled feeling after drinking the hot ramen soup.
Thanksgiving Ramen
Curry Ramen THOMAS GUFFEY/LA VOZ (2)
Hard boiled egg – slice the egg in half and let it float on top of the soup. “Scrambled” egg – beat an egg. When the soup is boiling, pour the egg into the water. The water will cook it, giving a special ramen style of scrambled eggs. Seaweed – cook it just until soft, and drape it halfway over the side of the bowl. Chashu (grilled pork fillet) – a mainstay for all standard ramen dishes.
If you’re the adventurous type, then try putting pan-fried ramen on some lotus leaves rather than on a plate. Add a spoonful of coconut milk when frying the ramen. The coconut smell goes well with the lotus aroma and will enhance your ramen experience. Nuts or raisins can be added on top of the ramen, depending on how salty or sweet you prefer your meal.
Of course, a turkey is a must for a Thanksgiving dinner. But it can be a whole new experience if there is more creativity involved in cooking the turkey. This year, consider using pan-fried ramen noodles as stuffing for the turkey. But don’t just use the crispy noodles by themselves: fresh beets and chopped mushrooms create a juicy, appetizing result with the crispy ramen.
How to cook basic ramen:
Popular sides:
Exotic Ramen
Pan-Fried Ramen
The taste of ramen is not only determined by the soup base, but also by the noodles’ texture. Noodles and soup base don’t always have to go together. Because most ramen is soft and sometimes too soggy, put the noodles in a frying pan over medium heat with a little bit of canola oil. The result is superb. And the noodles’ crispy texture and golden color goes well with a bowl of soup and regular side dishes.
Another choice for eating ramen hot, but without a soup base is curry ramen with saffron, which offers a spicy aroma. Chop the chashu and eggs into tiny pieces and then mix the meat, ideally with carrots added, into the red curry. Sprinkle the chunks of egg on top of the dish to make it look more colorful.
Fun Ramen
Not all students like alcohol, but many like the Nintendo Wii, a popular video game console. Playing Wii and enjoying ramen at the same time mixes food with entertainment. In the Wii game called “Cooking Mama,” you can actually cook ramen. It’s fun, while enjoying your real ramen, to chop a cucumber or pour water out of a bowl on a screen, trying to make an imaginary bowl of ramen.
Cold Ramen (with Fondue)
If pan-fried ramen is too hot to eat with the upcoming warm weather, how about putting the noodles on top of ice? It’s similar to soba, only the latter uses buckwheat or udon noodles. And like soba, a dark inky dipping sauce called soba tsuyu should be served with the chilled ramen. But if you don’t have soba tsutyu, then do as the Swiss do – make cheese fondue. Twist a few strokes of ramen noodles with a fork and dip them into the cheese pot for a few seconds until the chilled noodles get warm and absorb the cheese flavor. It’s surprisingly delicious when the cheese ramen melts in your mouth. JOANNA LAW/LA VOZ
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Student health services: from common ills to morning after pills Anna Rendall
STAFF REPORTER
Those little extra numbers at the end of your college tuition fees actually mean something. The health services fee paid at the beginning of every quarter entitles students to receive icepacks if they hurt their wrists, ibuprofen for homework-induced migraines and the help of caring staff. On the lower level of the Campus Center and directly facing the Student Activities Office is De Anza College’s Health Services Department. The types of cases Health Coordinator Mary Sullivan sees range in extremity, from “someone [who] just needs a band-aid for a shoe that was too tight, to someone who fell and might have broken their arm.” She also can be seen driving a golfcart to areas on campus where medical attention is immediately
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Student Health Services, located in the Hinson Campus Center basement, offers an assortment of free condoms as well as lubricant.
needed, such as the case when a student fell on the pavement and hit his head. De Anza Health Services offers other free services includ-
ing Tuberculosis (TB) tests, the morning-after pill, condoms, basic first aid, pregnancy tests and “smoking cessation counseling.” Other health services, offered
Study warns of risks from hookah smoke Dave Olender U-WIRE
Smoke is in the air, music is playing and the atmosphere is ideal for relaxation. A study by the American Lung Association titled “An Emerging Deadly Trend” looked at the accelerated popularity of hookah in the United States within the last few years and some of the health issues related to it.
The study called hookah “the first new tobacco trend of the 21st century.” A standard 20-gram “head” of unflavored tobacco used in hookah encompasses nicotine levels comparable to 70 cigarettes, according to the Tobacco Control Coalition. A smoking session lasting at least 45 minutes will result in a blood nicotine level increase substantially higher than that of smoking 21 cigarettes, according to the report.
at reduced cost, are flu-shots and immunizations against Hepatitis B, measles and chicken pox. Physicals for qualified students, birth control and STD tests
are available on campus, but because of staffing shortages, many of these services are offered only on Mondays. The Health Services Web site states, contrary to what students may think, that the health services fee is not the same as health insurance. The Web site does provide links to insurance providers. “A lot of international students have questions about their health insurance,” said Sullivan. “Their program requires them to have insurance, so we’re like the gatekeeper [because] if they need to see [a doctor], they need a referral from us.” Some students attend De Anza and never seek the help of the Health Services Department, but to many it’s a necessity. “Accidents happen. Accidents are a part of life,” said Sullivan. Whether it’s a broken bone or a paper cut, you may have to see Sullivan sooner than you think.
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New Cupertino Square theater promises ultimate moviegoing experience Anhad Singh
STAFF REPORTER
Only one word accurately describes the new AMC 16 Theater at Cupertino Square: stunning. As you take the smooth, polished escalator up to the ticket booths, you’ll see a beautiful painted mural featuring Jackie Chan, Catherine Zeta Jones, Mike Myers, Marilyn Monroe and other famous faces. The touch-screen automated box office allows you to select your movie, show time and number of tickets without waiting in long lines. AMC employees advise patrons against purchasing discounted children’s tickets at the machine as violators will be prosecuted. There are 16 auditoriums that can seat over 3,500 moviegoers at once. The seating arrangements range from 153 to 299 seats per screening room. AMC 16 is one of the few theaters
in the nation to own ISCO-OPTIC lenses that projects onto floor-to-ceiling screens. With Digital-3D capabilities, the theater doesn’t provide those flimsy
“Great Mall Century sucks and this is high above Mercado.” - Peter Stringer, AMC 16 employee
red and blue paper glasses, but solid, comfortable glasses that put you in the front row seat of a U2 show. You could almost taste Bono’s sweat. The plush love seats are installed on an ascending slant so audiences can enjoy a clear, unobstructed view from all angles in the room. All seats feature adjustable backs, lifting cupholders and armrests. The women’s restroom boasts a lounge area with stools and a wall-sized
mirror for grooming. AMC 16 also has a custom-designed gaming area featuring arcade games for all ages. The concession stand offers free refills on large fountain drinks and large popcorn. Popcorn shortage won’t be a problem because there are two five-foot carts of Orville Redenbacher that theater manager Joe Sarosy said was enough to “fill an entire classroom if popped” or supply the theater for an month. “Great Mall Century sucks and this is high above Mercado,” said AMC employee Peter Stringer, who has worked at both competing theaters. “The seats are more comfortable here. The sound has more clarity. The screens are better. There’s just more perfection in this theater.” Overall, moviegoers will experience the true Hollywood red carpet treatment with AMC 16’s elegant decor and cozy environment.
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Guests ride the lobby escalator while surveying the new AMC 16 theater in Cupertino Square.
CLASSIFIEDS BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER Community Alternatives Inc. seeks responsible professionals who are proficient in Spanish to manage a caseload through the Alcohol and Offender Services Program at our Aurora & Englewood offices. Responsibilities: Interviewing, assessing and formulating individual plans for offender supervision. Monitoring and documenting offender compliance with Court Orders including payment orders, preparing Court documents and providing Court testimony, Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Sciences or closely related field. Proficiency in Spanish is required. Candidates should also possess 1 – 3 years of experience ence in responsible probation work or related field. Microsoft Office skills. ICON a plus. To apply forward your resume and salary requirements to the attention of the Human Resources Manager:
E-mail: cgonzales@coloradocai.org and reference “CAI Bilingual Case Manager” in the subject line. Fax: (303) 873-7141 Send: Community Alternatives, Inc. 2600 South Parker Road, Suite 5-250 Aurora, CO 80014. CUSTOMER SERVICE $20,000 Hiring Bonus Great Salary + Benefits including student loan buy you ... Work PT. Call Ray @ 1-888-229-3197 CINCO de FLY-O-HIP HOP SHOW Free All Ages show May 5 Cupertino Plaza, 10800 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 Starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. Feat.: Deraj the Scatterbrain, Sedrick the MC, Raven, B Deezy, Sequenced Mindset, Trees CO 80014.
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Your seven-day-super-guide to media releases and events Project.” Executively produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah, the documentary chronicles the four year journey the students and Rolle endured to put together a powerful and thought-provoking record.
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MONDAY
Head over to Orchard Valley Coffee for a relaxed place to plug in your laptop, put on some White Stripes, and get all your studying done. Not only does Orchard Valley have an excellent variety of tasty coffee and treats, but it also offers free Wi-Fi and enough tables for multiple study groups. The shop is within walking distance of the Campbell Public Library just in case you need to do some last minute research. Orchard Valley Coffee is located at 349 East Campbell Ave. in San Jose.
TUESDAY
Bjork’s new CD, “Volta,” is eclectic, innovative and luxuriant. The first track, “Earth Invaders,” is both a primitive and futuristic dance
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Sherman discuss Daimio’s mysterious history.
THURSDAY
Known for his celebrity impersonations and signature sound effects, standup comedian Pablo Francisco will leave audiences rolling in laughter. Some fan favorites include his spoofing of Spanish telenovellas and a fictitious Robert De Niro drug-bust movie with Kermit the Frog. Francisco takes the stage Thursday through Sunday at the San Jose Improv located on 62 South Second St. in San Jose.
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Using hip-hop as a tool for healing and growth, Chris “Kharma Kazi” Rolle at-
number, featuring a chanting chorus and tribal drum beats mixed with computer synthesized sounds. In “Wanderlust,” the rhythm slows down for a more lyrical and powerful vocal performance. From rhythmic electronica to sweet ballads, Bjork blends African drums, brass, and Asian strings into a lush record that only she could make.
WEDNESDAY
Step into Mike Mignola’s dark and moody Hellboy spin-off “B.P.R.D.: Garden of Souls #3.” In this issue, Abe’s reunites with figures from his past, Daimio’s search for Abe continues and Johann Kraus, Kate Corrigan, and Liz
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tempts to inspire and transform the lives of a group of New York City teens in “The Hip Hop
SATURDAY More than a dozen street painters will be chalking up the sidewalks at Mother’s Day Madonnari Weekend at Santana Row. Viewers can watch the artists at work and vote for their favorite display. Santana Row will also offer live music and wine tasting from more than 50 wine vendors at Vintage Wine Merchants. At 1:30 p.m. the Fashion Runway Show begins, featuring the latest spring fashions for men and women. Madonnari Weekend runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santana Row is located on the corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Winchester Boulevard in San Jose. SUNDAY Put on your dancing shoes for the concluding shows of the San Jose Blues Week Festival. Mitch Woods and his vintage rock piano groove will be playing from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Poor House Bistro. All ages are welcome. For the 21 and over crowd, head over to JJ’s Blues Club to see LD & Blues Redemption and the Alvin Draper Band in action. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Arrive early for the complimentary barbecue and stay late to get your groove on. Organizers ask that you bring a pair of shoes to donate to Goodwill to help support adult job-training and atrisk youth programs. Admission is free for both shows. The Poor House Bistro is located at 91 S. Autumn St. in San Jose and JJ’s Blues Club is at 3439 Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose.
Here comes the Jay Donde
STAFF REPORTER
FUZZ
A tough-asnails English policeman jumpkicks a feeble old lady in the face. So much for dry British wit. Surprisingly though, it’s overthe-top scenes like this and many others peppered throughout the film that make “Hot Fuzz” work. This action-comedy is written and directed by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, the same duo responsible for 2004’s hilarious zombie romp “Shaun of the Dead.” The film follows the exploits of Sergeant Nicolas Angel (Pegg), formerly of the London Metropolitan Police. Angel investigates a series of murders in Sandford, England, a sleepy country village where the crime rate is very low but the “accident rate” is curiously high. If previous experiences with British comedy films have left you scratching your head or wondering how anybody can possibly understand what any of the actors are saying, then “Hot Fuzz” is made specifically for you. While there’s plenty of “Monty Python”-esque silliness to go around, it’s obvious that the writers of “Fuzz” intended to make a film that would be accessible to audiences in the US. As a result, much of the humor resembles the clever works of American parodies such as “South Park” and the “Austin Powers” movies. Pegg’s performance is supported by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Nick Frost as an overweight constable obsessed with cheesy American action films, former-007 Timothy Dalton shines in a farcical role as a devious supermarket manager,
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and Paddy Considine (“24 Hour Party People,” “In America”) and Rafe Spall as a pair of surly, mustachioed and incompetent detectives. There are also cameos galore, ranging from well-known British comedians like Martin Freeman (“Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” “The Office”) and Steve Coogan to heavy-hitting dramatic actors such as Bill Nighy and Cate Blanchett. “Fuzz” derives much of its charm – and all of its laughs – from Pegg’s frustrating interactions with Sandford’s local townsfolk, including the Neighborhood Watch Association and it’s bumbling police force. In one scene, two victims heads are removed in an auto collision, and are described by one officer as having been “decaffeinated.” “Hot Fuzz” isn’t destined to become a classic, but it is an exceedingly fun film and a great way to spend two hours. If you’re looking for sight gags and over-the-top humor, you won’t be disappointed. And if you’re a comedic anglophile, there are pikey references and Cornetto jokes abound. “Hot Fuzz” has laughs for both yanks and limeys alike.
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(Left) #10 Mark Fuentes dives back to first base after threatening to steal second. (Above) Colts #44 tries to prevent the dive.
Dons vs. Colts ends in a win Kayla Hilton
STAFF REPORTER
De Anza Dons Cañada Colts
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Outfielder Tommie Bommarito swings for an RBI single in the bottom of the third inning to bring home #10 Mark Fuentes.
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The De Anza College Dons beat Cañada College Colts 6-4 on Thursday, April 26. De Anza was trailing in the top of the fifth 3-2. The bottom of the inning ended with a controversial double play when the outfield umpire called Dons’ catcher Cody Bommarito
out at second for interfering with the play and Zach Samuels was thrown out at first. The Don’s answered Cañada’s double play with a triple play. Pitcher Samuels caught a line drive and the runners at first and second could not make it back to the bag in time. Then in the sixth De Anza regained their lead. They let in one more run, but gained two more for themselves in the seventh, which led to the final score.
The Golden State Warriors:
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
‘We Believe’
Twelve years, 12 seasons, 12 playoffs runs and no Golden State Warriors in sight. Fans wore “We believe” T-shirts Wednesday April 25, symbolizing the Warriors return to the postseason for the first time since 1994. That year, the Golden State Warriors played the Phoenix Suns in the first round and were swept in three games. The Warriors failing first round draft pick Joe Smith, and players past their prime led to misfortune. Coach Don Nelson the second most winning coach in the NBA next to Lenny Wilkens, returned this season from the Dallas Mavericks. Baron Davis played some of the best basketball in his career. “We Believe” is taking over the bay! Starting the season in November with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and losing six more games, they won eight games giving fans mixed emotions for the season to come. From there they won seven and lost seven in December. In January they made an eight-player deal with the Indiana Pacers. The Warriors traded forwards Mike Dunleavy, Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu and guard Keith McLeod for forwards Al Harrington and, Josh Powell and guards Stephen Jackson and Sarunas Jasikevicius. This led to 17 wins and 23 losses from Janu-
ary to March and in April the Warriors won seven and lost one. This led them to Portland where they were one up on the Clippers for a playoff spot. Keeping their advantage by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-98 and #18 killing the 12-season curse the Warriors got their Playoff berth. From there on, we believed that the Warriors belonged in the Playoffs and that our team is one of the best in the West Coast division or one of the best teams in the league. As a state, we believe in ourselves and our players believe in themselves, and that’s the way the 2007 Golden State Warriors squad is playing like a championship caliber team. They are on their way to doing big things in the National Basketball Association. Yes they are only up 2 to 1 against the #1 team in the west the Dallas Mavericks. Golden State was the only team to sweep Dallas this season and no wonder, since Don Nelson nurtured the Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard and mentored Avery Johnson. The Warriors are changing the previous 12 years of playoff dreams and now fans have hope in the dream of a championship in the Bay Area.
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Cañada Colts relief pitcher, # 30, gave up five hits and two runs to the Dons in just two innings, helping De Anza secure the win.
Misato Itoi Tennis Compiled by Jennifer Howard/LA VOZ
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Favorite Food
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Hobbies:
20 years old
Osaka, Japan
Favorite Restaurant:
Gochi Japanese in Cupertino
Favorite Sports:
Other than Tennis, Itoi also enjoys playing basketball and volleyball.
Pancakes
Reading Japanese basketball comics, interior design and going to Ikea stores.
Favorite Quote:
“Going against the walls makes you stronger.” To Itoi, it means overcoming many difficulties only makes you stronger.