La Voz

Kelly Gallagher, 20, strives to survive and enjoy life at the same time, like many independent students at De Anza College. "It is very difficult being on my own so young, but it empowers me to work harder and be more self-sufficient," Gallagher said. "Working harder makes the reward better … I think that when you are educating yourself for you, you get more out of it.… Post the First Comment

Kelly Gallagher, 20, strives to survive and enjoy life at the same time, like many independent students at De Anza College. "It is very difficult being on my own so young, but it empowers me to work harder and be more self-sufficient," Gallagher said. "Working harder makes the reward better … I think that when you are educating yourself for you, you get more out of it.… Post the First Comment

Instructor Farshod Mosharraf (Mosh) started his career at De Anza College as a math and science tutor in 1990. "Frank Soler brought him over," said Laura Bell, tutor supervisor for the Math, Science and Computer Information Systems Department. "He didn't speak the language, but he became a very successful tutor.… 1 Comment

Listening to "Booty Dew," the demo album from the G-Spot Boyz, was a veritable roller coaster ride of the bad, the good and the unbearable, all jammed into a three-track CD. The original version of the track "Booty Dew" is over-the-top to the point of hilarity.… Post the First Comment

In today's ever-deteriorating economy, it won't be long before gas prices again rise to over four dollars. So what is a student to do to get to class without breaking the bank?  Carpooling is always a practical option. Splitting the price of fuel, getting to use the carpool lane and special parking spots closer to class than everyone else add to the allure.… Post the First Comment

With two all-American and 11 all-state athletes coming out of the California Conference Championship, De Anza College's track and field team surprised competitors in San Mateo on May 16. "We made an impression that no one expected," said captain Andrea De La Cruz.… Post the First Comment

Wikipedia is one of the most popular Web sites to look up information. However, many instructors may not allow students to use it for research, because it is considered an unreliable resource. Hisaya Yamagishi, film major, said that he uses library research databases when he is writing papers.… Post the First Comment

Picture this - you go to a party and notice an attractive young man/woman. After a couple of hours of some intense eye contact you feel brave enough to approach him/her. You talk and then ask for the person's phone number and possibly end the night with a kiss.… Post the First Comment

While I love to discover new music, new bands and new sounds, I find my origin of the passion for music in the 60's. My dad, who is a guitarist, has a lot to do with this. He played The Beatles to me since I was a newborn baby so I grew up listening to The Beatles and his guitar.… Post the First Comment

The day after we remembered those who gave their lives to defend this country, the California Supreme Court ruled to uphold the passing of Proposition 8. Bay Area comic Jim Panetta best described the irony when he said, "Today we remember all of the gay soldiers who gave their lives to protect everyone else's freedom but their own.… Post the First Comment

The day after we remembered those who gave their lives to defend this country, the California Supreme Court ruled to uphold the passing of Proposition 8. Bay Area comic Jim Panetta best described the irony when he said, "Today we remember all of the gay soldiers who gave their lives to protect everyone else's freedom but their own.… Post the First Comment

The collapse of the American print media industry is the sort of catastrophe that everybody panics over, but does next to nothing about. Amidst the massive wave of budget cuts faced by the San Francisco Chronicle and other newspapers, the talks about how to work with the swiftly dominating online paradigm have been heavily theoretical, but little more.… Post the First Comment

Originally, I planned on using this week's column to commemorate the 126th anniversary of the birth of John Maynard Keynes, his recent vindication and unduly tarnished reputation as a great economist. But instead, I will focus on someone else who is receiving her fair share of vindication - though based on her personality it is unlikely to be gloating about such an occurrence - Brooksley Born.… Post the First Comment

Originally, I planned on using this week's column to commemorate the 126th anniversary of the birth of John Maynard Keynes, his recent vindication and unduly tarnished reputation as a great economist. But instead, I will focus on someone else who is receiving her fair share of vindication - though based on her personality it is unlikely to be gloating about such an occurrence - Brooksley Born.… Post the First Comment