College Media Network

La Voz

DASB rally garners support

De Anza College students gathered in the main quad Tuesday, April 14, in support of the upcoming DASB sponsored trip to Sacramento to march in the capital against recent budget cuts. Most expressed concern for other students, and openly questioned how thi

Jay Donde

Issue date: 4/21/08 Section: News

Page 1 of 1

Media Credit: Jay Donde

"I was injured. I only had 30 percent use of my arms. Only after [that], I borrowed $500 from my grandparents so I could enroll in college. But I was able to meet with school counselors and instructors who helped me. I'm afraid other students in the same situation won't have my opportunities. [This budget cut] is potentially going to slam the door in their faces." - Michaelina Zmijewski (right), education major

"I just wanted to help. It's insane that as students we have to fight for this." - Mercedes De Ariva (below right), regional development major

"It's really important that we support each other. A lot of people don't have money to pay more than they already are. - Fernando Sanchez (below left), engineering major

Page 1 of 1