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June 4, 2012 | Volume 45, No. 27 | lavozdeanza.com 2012-2013 DASB student senate and trustee elected, greivences resolved Jay Chow the incoming De Anza Student harassment between De Anza at a REAL coalition tent with the who is majoring in business Mariah Bravo Trustee. College students was not in their voting page open. When Cognetta administration, said he chose not DASB Senate Elections jurisdiction. They found that the confronted REAL members, he to submit a grievance even though Staff Writers Committee heard three formal issue had not interfered with the said he was told that the laptops he had a video of misconduct Leila Forouhi grievances from candidates about election since REAL eventually were for personal use. 1-.0(-.(7&0("!7(!"#$.('&8,(+.&7=( Opinions Editor possible campaign violations on placed the poster in the disputed No one was reportedly seen “In my experience, I take May 31, the day DASB senate location. voting through those laptops, grievances really seriously,” De Anza students elected election results were announced. The other two complaints dealt and a REAL member admitted Ravichandran said. “I didn’t current student senate Chair of The REAL coalition accused 1%,-( 2345( 6+.78( 9.%0*( "!:0;( to having accidentally left her think it would alter the election Finance Pablo Zamorano and one of the TORCH coalition in the cafeteria and on cars. The browser open from voting earlier. results and sometimes students current senator Nadine Talaat candidates, Andrew Zhou of committee ruled that there was According to campaigning misunderstand the rules.” as president and executive vice harassing student helper, Joey 0!(.<%;.0$.(,!(8:**.8,(,-.(6+.78( rules, coalitions are not allowed Due to the quickness of the president from the near 1,900 Zhou, no relation, over a poster had been purposely placed there, to have any potential voting areas *7%.<.0$.( /..,%0*>( ,-.( ?"#$.( !"( ballots cast in the elections held location. Andrew Zhou gave an acknowledging that a student near their tents. College Life released the elections by the De Anza Associated !"#$%&'( &)!'!*+( &,( ,-.( /..,%0*( helping REAL could have No appeals were made on the results later that afternoon. Student Body Senate.. for his “immature statements,” mistakenly left them. committee’s rulings. Along with the elected but denied additional allegations DASB Student Senate adviser DASB outgoing president executives, candidate Vince of physical harassment. John Cognetta went on record and election committee chair, contact the writers at Mendoza was also elected as The senators ruled that any saying that he had seen laptops Arvind Ravichandran, 19, [email protected] ELECTED: 2012-2013 De Anza Associated Student Body Senate

Senators Monica Carrillo Amy Cho Glen Olsen Hisani Chika Sato Tatyana Grienko Votes for president/vice President: president: 907, minimum Cynthia Ouandji Mustafa Arshad Jack Law Pablo Zamorano 20 percent for position. Karin Novak Andrew Zhou Lynn Hoang Executive vice president: Wagio Mollie Collins Shahar Marom Heidi Kang Votes for senators: Nadine Talaat 1,092, minimum 20 per- Katherine Perng Richard Vincent Kanadi Siyun Kim cent for position. Student trustee: Nicole Grosskopf Vince Mendoza Linh Gia Ngo Raymon Tse 28 candidates elected Calvin Ching Jessica Nguyen Astha Singh based on percentage of Eileena Andy Veena Bhatia Parjosh Sangha votes.

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FHDA scholarship awards announced Amigos de Educacion Las Americas award still open for applications

Shaden Alamleh all Latino/a De Anza students quirements for each award. who are currently enrolled in Many of the awards are Staff Writer 12 units with a minimum GPA granted to students who have The first set of Foothill­ of 2.5, have completed a mini­ met the criteria such as “GPA, De Anza Community College mum of 24 units at De Anza, course of study, community scholarship awards for 2012­13 will be transferring this fall and or campus involvment or were announced May 15. must participate in the Latino/a overcoming great obstacles like A total of 175 winners were student recognition ceremony first in family to go to college, selected from 379 applicants for on June 22. single parent, learning or phys­ 70 different scholarship awards Donor committees are com­ ical disabilities,” said Robin ranging from $500 to $1,500. The posed of students, staff, fac­ Lyssenko, assistant director of majority of applications were due ulty and administrators includ­ the Foothill­De Anza Founda­ in early February. ing the De Anza Student Body tion. Applications for the Ami­ academic senate, Asian Pa­ For more information on the gos de Educacion Las Ameri­ cific American Staff Associa­ Amigos de Educacion Las Ameri­ cas scholarship, awarded by tion, Classified Senate and the cas scholarship and other awards Latino/a staff members from FHDA board of trustees. go to www.scholarships.fhda.edu

De Anza, is not due until June The scholarship committee ED CHUCK | La Voz Weekly 8. The scholarship, which has will offer awards to students SUPPORT - A nurse and several students from the HBV club supports a student during the existed since 1995 and awards next year. Application forms will procedure. a total of $750 to $1,000, is be available on the FHDA web­ contact Shaden Amleh at a scholarship that is open to site with the descriptions and re­ [email protected] PAGE 5

Journalism Association of Community Colleges | facebook.com/lavozweekly | lavozdeanza.com Campus Events | 2 June 4, 2012 lavozdeanza.com and hip­hop is open to De Anza students, MONDAY, JUNE 4 faculty and staff. Admission is free. SATURDAY, JUNE 9 THE CREATIVE ARTS TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Contact [email protected] for more SHOWCASE “TOMMIE SMITH:ATHLETICS information. TRIBUTE TO JASCHA 3 to 5 p.m. LEARN ABOUT DEPRESSION AND WORLD PEACE” HEIFETZ Visual & Performing Arts Center 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “SCREAMING QUEENS: 7:30 p.m. Auditorium Hinson Campus Center, El Clemente Hinson Campus Center, Conference Visual & Performing Arts Center <-%/-6%+(.DE%F0=E%<".0&E%!&0(=&%2-&=*/9 Room Rooms A & B THE RIOT AT COMPTON’S A performance by the De Anza Cham­ spoken word? Are you an outspoken Educational workshop on depression Discussion about athletics and world CAFETERIA” ber Orchestra featuring two of Heifetz activist? Start your summer off right provided and sponsored by Health peace by Tommie Smith, Olympic athlete 6:30 to 9 p.m. students. Contact Loren Tayerle for more by attending this quarterly open mic, Services and Psychological Services. and civil rights activist. Sponsored by Multicultural Center information at [email protected] hosted by the Creative Arts Department! Workshops are not intended to provide LEAD. Contact Marc Coronado for more Movie night and discussion about trans Anybody can watch, and participation is diagnosis or treatment. Contact limited to registered students of De Anza. information at coronadomarc@deanza. women of color. All are welcome to TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Mary Sullivan for more information at edu. the screening. Food and drinks will be If you would like to perform, please arrive [email protected]. provided. by 2:45 p.m. MANUEL CALLAHAN: LEARN ABOUT ANXIETY “APPLYING THE LESSONS OF PIANO STUDENT RECITAL 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 15 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Noon Hinson Campus Center, El Clemente THE ZAPATISTA PRAXIS TO Room HUMAN TRAFFICKING PANEL Visual & Performance Arts Center LSC CELEBRATION AND THE VALLEY” Performances by students. Admissions Educational workshop on therapy 1:30 to 3:40 p.m. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. is free. Contact Anna Poklewski for more provided and sponsored by Health FUNDRAISER Multicultural Center Hinson Campus Center, Conference information at [email protected] Services and Psychological Services. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The panel features Maia Sciupac of HEAT Rooms A & B Workshops are not intended to provide California History Center Watch Alameda County and a LEAD Update by Manuel Callahan, from the diagnosis or treatment. Contact Come and celebrate the 10­year alumna. Contact Marc Coronado for more Universidad de la Tierra, on the Zapatista FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Mary Sullivan for more information at anniversary of the Listening & Speaking information at coronadomarc@deanza. struggle in Chiapas and a review of the [email protected]. Center. There will be live entertainment, edu. solidarity efforts under way as part of the AUTO TECH CARACCI D*&"=%#--5%".5%2*(G&+%*"#$%&5%-##3%!"#$%&% opposition to what the Zapatistas call tickets are $2 and will be available in 31st ANNUAL HERB PATNOE the 4th World War. Sponsored by DASB CLASSIC GOLF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 AT 304 and at the door and table set up Diversity and Events Committee. Contact between The Campus Center and the ATC JAZZ FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tom Izu for more information at 408­864­ All day event DE ANZA CUP: INTRAMURAL starting June 5. Contact LSC for more 8986 or [email protected]. information at 408­864­5385. Visual & Performing Arts Center Sunol Golf & Country Club SOCCER TOURNAMENT Daddio Big Bands featuring Randy Annual Caracci Memorial Scholarship 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. ;(.0&.=?%K"*/%8&==(D?%K(I&%B),-+%".5% WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 fund raiser golf tournament and dinner. Soccer Field MONDAY, JUNE 18 <"@&%A+1&),".%2&*#-,*(.D%"=%=1&%;LFM3% !"#$%&%'())%*"(+&%,-.&/%#-*%+01-)"*+1(2+3% >-0"=&5%"=%=1&%+-00&*%4%&)5?%=1&%&@&.=%'())% Tickets are available at the door. Contact Sponsored by Auto Tech Department. include a intramural soccer tournament. Bob Farrington for more information BLOOD DRIVE Contact Dave Capitolo for more informa­ Food, drinks, music will be included. BULLYING/SUICIDE at 408­864­8507 or farringtonrobert@ 8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. tion at 408­864­8312 or capitolodave@ Sponsored by LEAD. Contact Marc AWARENESS deanza.edu. Conference Room A & B fhda.edu. Coronado for more information at 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To make a donation make an appointment [email protected] Sunken Garden and Conference Room A online, visit: bloodcenter.stanfrd.edu. Ceremony followed by a community THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Sponsored by Health Services. Contact Mary 33rd ANNUAL STUDENT FILM dialogue in the second hour of the event Sullivan for more information at 408­864­ THURSDAY, JUNE 14 in Conference Room A. Contact Julie DE ANZA DANCE 8732 or [email protected] & VIDEO SHOW Lewis for more information at lewisjulie@ 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. deanza.edu DEMONSTRATION Visual & Performing Arts Center FREE SPORTS MASSAGE 7 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Screening of student narrative, documen­ 12:40 to 2:30 p.m. Visual & Performing Arts Center tary, animation and experimental short PE12U LIBRARY BOOK SALE Dance performance by spring quarter FIRST THURSDAY 4%),+%2*-560&5%7/%8(),9:;%<&2"*=,&.=% Free post­event sports massage. Sign All Day dance class students. Sponsored by Cre­ students. 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If you have an Stanford Blood Center De Anza graduation interest for facts, capturing events to hold blood drive moved to Homestead: and presenting them creatively... Kelsey Purpura community are welcome as Staff Writer long as they are at least 17 No high heels years old, weigh a minimum Join La Voz De Anza College’s annual of 110 pounds, do not have any Ed Chuck The 30­minute walk from the blood drive will take donors cold or flu­like symptoms (with Staff Writer Flint Center Garage will lead Weekly!!! June 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:45 the exception of allergies) and through the North Entrance p.m. in the Hinson campus have a photo ID. De Anza College’s 2012 onto Mary Ave. which curves, Be a reporter, editor, center. Donors will be asked a number Commencement ceremony has leading to the Don Burnett photographer, broad­ “It just sets up a nice pattern of questions before blood can been moved to the Homestead Bicycle­Pedestrian Bridge. cast producer, artist or to giving back because you be drawn to make sure they can High School football field. The bridge crosses Interstate designer can’t make blood,” said Mary safely donate, such as whether As part of the rules of the 280 and ends at the southwest host venue, female graduates corner of Homestead’s For staff positions, join will not be allowed to wear campus, with easy access to either JOUR 61 or 62 high heels as they will damage the football field. the field. Guests with a disabled person fall quarter. Fall sched­ Commencement is customarily parking placard may park in ule will be out on the held at the Outdoor Events one of approximately a dozen De Anza website June Arena on the De Anza campus. parking spots at Homestead 25.

VIVIAN NGUYEN | La Voz Weekly But the arena is currently in the designated for persons with Sullivan, director of heath they have stayed in the United middle of a renovation due to disabilities. For editorial positions, education and wellness. Kingdom for three or more Measure C funding. Graduation There will be no shade, send a 300 word (or People interested in donating months between 1980 and 1996, will take place Saturday, June so guests and graduates are less) letter of intent to will be able to sign up in three or have visited India, certain 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. encouraged to stay hydrated deckcecilia@deanza. ways: make an appointment places in Mexico, China, Africa, According to the De Anza and to prepare for the heat. edu. Please include online on Stanford University’s Central or South America, the website, there will not be Reminders of the change Blood Center’s website, sign Caribbean or the Philippines in adequate parking at Homestead. in location will be posted on contact information, up during table hours June 4 the past 12 months. Family and friends should A­frames around campus. background experi­ and 5 outside Health Services instead arrive early at De Anza ence and position in the Hinson center, or sign for free event parking at the interested in. Deadline up as walk­ins in Conference Flint Center, then make the half for letters is NOON on contact Kelsey Purpura at contact Ed Chuck at Rooms A and B. mile hike to the high school on Friday, June 22. All members of the De Anza [email protected] Homestead and Stelling. [email protected]

Page 3 | News | lavozdeanza.com Features | 4 June 4, 2012 lavozdeanza.com NEW MUSIC: Reviews by Marcel Roorians Artist: Ab-Soul Album: Control System

Ab­Soul is signed to the re­ Ab­Soul has a good sound falls in line with the rest of the nowned Aftermath Records la­ $-$(% )'+8;'% '"*% -+"4$% 3)% /#*)% 35786%+(4$%<7=1+85%"*%/("*'$,% bel, started by rapper and pro­ didn’t feel right for hip­hop. with his yelling. He manages to ducer Dr. Dre after he abandoned His 17­track album has several have a hustler’s beat to back the his own Death Row Records em­ 3!!$35"(;%:+&*%3(,%6+#$%)'3(% majority of his songs, which is !"#$%&'$(%")%*'+&$,%")*%-$#.%/#*)% enough music to keep one satis­ a good thing for the style and signs of failure–hence the name /$,>% voice track. Aftermath. It kicks off with a female The next most notable song Ab­Soul, Kendrick Lamar, giving a slight introduction, would have to be “Pineal Schoolboy Q, and Jay Rock are then Ab­Soul takes over and Gland” for its haunting piano all part of a conglomerate of lures you in. This is where the riff and the verses Ab­Soul lays rappers named “Black Hippy” first inconvenience comes, and on top. “Mixed Emotions” is a HIPHOPDX.COM who operate much like the old­ it develops into the reason for good song to have on the album school group Wu­Tang Clan. lacking comfort with his voice. because it’s true to the emotions 5$3,$#*2% 3(,% /#$*% +00% 3)% )'$6>% a few of the aforementioned Rather than releasing one ?'"*%/#*)%*+(;%"*%@8*)%+A2%78)% when listening. It is a more laid­ He doesn’t say much that is par­ songs like “Pineal Gland,” but single album featuring all four only because Jhenel Aiko, the back song that slows things ticularly negative, but he treats “Black Lip B*stard” is the only of them on each song, they female who voices the chorus, down, making it easier to cope himself like a veteran of the rap remaining song that deserves individually released solo al­ sounds uncannily like Rihanna. with the fast­paced artist. game even though he is a com­ mention. It features the entire bums and featured one another The second track, titled Some people take large note plete newcomer. group of “Black Hippy” and on certain tracks. “Track Two,” cleans up and of “SOPA” – a track obviously The track works nicely and earns respect with its notable in reference to the internet bill the rhyming is smooth, but lyrics and features. )'3)% #3"*$,% 3% 5+)% +0% )#30/4% +(% even though there’s a feature All in all, Ab­Soul and the the web, but it isn’t appealing of good buddy and fellow new­ rest of his crew have some ma­ enough to give more than an comer Kendrick Lamar, the two jor proving to do, but it’s worth honorable mention. “Lust De­ of them taking on the greatest purchasing. Yet approach with mons” has the same effect, but of the great is too much and caution. “Mixed Emotions” has a slower just puts each other off. From undun and relaxed R&B feel. that point on, the tracks seem THE ROOTS Though the song “Illumi­ to mellow out and go back to nate” is where I believe he standard sounds of hustler talk takes things too far, it is one big and such. boastful track that takes aim at “A Rebellion” is probably contact Marcel Toorians at hip­hop’s greatest legends and one of the best tracks alongside [email protected]

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HIPHOPWIRED.COM The sound style of “Undun” is Artist: The Roots #$:$4)"-$%+0%)'$%73(,9*%!#$-"+8*%35­ bum “How I Got Over” with a more Album: Undun indie and live sensation than a set of The Roots, a legendary band made samples. Its mix of dark as well as up of epic proportions, released its light tunes accurately exhibits the 1993 album “Organix,” featuring a journey MC Black Thought and Co. funky, old­school laidback rhythm describe. from drummer Questlove’s beats and The lead single is the third track MC Black Thought’s deft rhymes. titled “Make My” featuring up­ Since then, the Philadelphia­based and­coming rapper Big K.R.I.T. group has released 12 other albums as well as long time collaborator with the most recent being “Undun.” of the Roots, Dice Raw. The song & “Undun” is a curious case of Red­ transcends a nice relaxed positive Bachelor degrees in Business Psychology 0+#,% 1)$-$(*2% 3% /4)"+(35% 4'3#34)$#% feeling. The songs “One Time,” bearing the poverty of the world. In “Lighthouse,” and “Tip the Scale” Palo Alto University- Northern California's his struggle to make a life decision fall under the heavier side of the al­ premiere school of professional psychology on how to lead his life, the character bum and proceed to place you in a chooses between taking the path of serious state of mind, all the while violence and danger or hard work 4+668("43)"(;%)'$%,"0/485)"$*%+0%3% Transfer to PAU and obtain your Bachelor from a real job. The ultimate deci­ life in poverty. sion leads him down a short and The album pulls through as a wor­ degree in two years!! tragic road. )'.%!8#4'3*$%3(,%3%63;("/4$()%5"*)$(% The Roots had the opportunity to for those who do more than check Accepting applications for work with singer­song writer and the singles, so go ahead ... and make musician, Sufjan Stevens, famous your day. Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 for his 2005 album “Illinois,” from &'"4'%)'$%(36$%0+#%)'$%357869*%/4­ www.paloaltou.edu tional character is in fact taken, from contact Marcel Toorians at Stevens’ song “Redford.” [email protected] Tel. (650) 690-5049

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BANNEtj BOOKS REAQING 12 Impossible Things Before Breakfast ED CHUCK | La Voz Weekly ED CHUCK | La Voz Weekly READING - Baron Kwan, economics major, and Thomas Lau, !lm production major, QUOTING - Nima Lama, 21, criminal justice, and Karen Lopez, 18, journalism, read “Mama read “Tough Alice,” a retelling of Alice in Wonderland, from “12 Impossible Things Before Gone” from Jane Yolen’s “12 Impossible Things Before Breakfast” on May 28. Breakfast” by Jane Yolen. HBV TESTING . . . REPRESENT - Student volunteers publicize the HBV testing event on Wednesday May BOBA! - Free pearl drinks chill before being handed out to the !rst 120 people getting tested. 30 out in the main quad. Team HBV at De Anza College and Asian Liver Center at Stanford invited students to a free test for Hepatitis B, and attracted students with free pearl drinks, temporary tattoos and stickers on

HOOKED - Students partake in an activity held by the HBV club on campus. Tuesday, May 30. FIGHT IT - A temporary ninja tattoo gives pride to the tested. . . . pictures by Ed Chuck PRICKED - One student braves the needle as a nurse prods her arm during free Hepati- SHOW OFF - Stickers and tattoos and other giveaways lured students to test themselves for tis B testing offered inside Campus Center Conference Room A. Hepatitis B.

For all of your De Anza College Menu: on­campus dining needs, visit the FOOD COURT June 4 ­ June 8 in the upper level Dining Services of the Hinson Campus Center

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY !" Pizza: Roast Chicken, !" Pizza: Italian Meat !" Pizza: Hawaiian Ham & !" Pizza: Mortadella Italian !" Pizza: Chef’s Ranch Lovers Combo Pineapple Sausage, Artichoke Hearts, Choice !" Salad: Chinese !" Szechuan Beef: !" Spring Greens, Fresh Peppers, Pesto & Caesar !" Soup: New Chicken Organic Baby Spinach, Apple, Candied Walnuts, !" Salad: Southwestern England !" Pasta: Beef Stroganoff Carrot, Red Peppers, Cranberries, Blue Cheese Chicken Clam Chowder Bean Sprouts, Peanuts, and Oil & Balsamic !" Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta Cilantro, Mandarin Dressing Oranges, Green Onion, !" WORLD RISOTTO: Noodles & Sesame Jambalaya Blackened Vinagrette Chicken, Smoked Pork Flatbread Naan: The Club ­ The Caesar ­ The Bombay !" Southwestern Pasta Sausage & Shrimp Combined with a small salad Risotto, Onion, Celery, Burger of the Week: Ze Greek ­ Grass Fed Angus Beef, Gumbo Spice, Red Beans Fresh Thyme and Oregano, Cumin & Smoked Paprika, and Red Pepper Rouille Tzatziki Spread, American Cheese

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De Anza is the 2011­12 Coast Conference All­Sports Award Winner Colleges competing for the All-Sports Award earn points based on their standings in the Coast Conference. De Anza placed ! rst for the ! " h year in a row with 132 points. # ere are 17 colleges in the Coast Conference. # is is also the 18th time in the past 27 years De Anza has won the All- Sports Award.

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All rights reserved; no part of La Voz Weekly *22*.*("!"2$"+)3'*#0"/'&0'34+1"56("()$" chasing deluxe edition CDs. contact Brenda Norrie at Although a recent Gallup poll may be reproduced without permission. amount of money lost to the record Record labels such as Warner showed the economy as being Sta" editorials re# ect the opinions of the [email protected] the dominant concern for voters majority of the necessarily re# ect the news of and same­sex marriage as only the author or the opinions of the La Voz sta" . marginally important, the poll Opinions expressed by sta" and contributors also showed 71 percent of peo­ are the opinions of the individuals and not Online education allows busy ple ages 18­29 support same­ necessarily the opinion of La Voz Weekly. sex marriage. Editorials are the opinion of the editorial This is while just 21 percent boardonly and do not necessarily represent those students to continue education of those 80 years and older of the entire sta" . Columns are the opinion of agree. Other polls have con­ the writer. Letters are the opinons of the reader. firmed these findings. I am unashamedly lacking in .2$3'1"+&4$".&62,"5$#$!"("8'&4"3"5*(" Politically, the move will LETTER TO THE EDITOR mathematics and science abilities, of their own education on how to probably be damaging in states Letters to the editor can be submitted to so I was lucky when I took a biology teach a course online. Sometimes with an older majority of vot­ lavoz@! da.edu or at: lavozdeanza.com. Letters hybrid that I found such a dedicated learning a new layout means missing ers, such as the swing state of sould be 300 words or less; letters more than 300 teacher. Without his tutoring outside an assignment which your instructor Florida. Additionally, African words may be edited for length. Letter authors of class, I would not have succeeded. may or may not let you make up. American and Latino communi­ must include a phone number in submissions. Ami Bruce For a person who excels in science, Some aspects of online courses ties tend to have high church at­ Letter content must not be libelous or intended his online hybrid biology class would can be downright dumbfounding. tendance and therefore a similar to air personal grievances. La Voz does not Staff Writer have been awesome. For me, I could Many teachers require online aversion to gay marriage. guarentee that submissions and letters to the have used the in­class discussions group assignments which has to be But their support for Obama editors will be printed. La Voz reserves the I have taken a great deal of online and therefore learned that there are one of the more asinine concepts I is much stronger over Romney right to edit letters and submissions for clarify classes over the last two years. I classes I had best be on campus for. have ever endured. While I do see which could offset the fallout in accordance with Associated Press writing can say the majority of the 77 units While I enjoy online learning, >326$"*#"!"#,*#0"3"%39"(&".&446#*7 from the president’s declara­ style. Letters submitted for the printed edition of I have completed have been online. I there are a lot of negative aspects that cate and culminate information on­ tion. LA Voz Weekly may be published in the online am drawn to online courses because someone considering them should be 2*#$"%*()"&()$'+1"*("*+"*#.'$,*529",*8!"7 Whether he wins the election edition. they are convenient for me in a lot of aware of. cult, especially when considering that next November, he would be ways; as a mom who owns a small Each instructor is different and most people taking online classes still remembered for his stance. ADVERTISING business, I have a very busy schedule the dreaded “tone” comes into play have varied schedules and are likely Regardless, Obama’s opin­ Press releases and submissions can be and online education allows me to when you are communicating online. hard to contact. Some may even be ion on the subject should be submitted to lavozdeanza.com take courses on my time. It is often hard to get a feel for the in­ out of state! respected because it supports La Voz does not guarantee coverage of events Many people may assume that on­ structor’s personality, which can lead In the end, online success really human rights and dignity. Just for which it recieves press releases. Contact line classes are easier than classes on to frustration and confusion. Like­ depends on what type of person you as the right to privacy should Business manager Michael Mannina by phone campus, but in many instances, this wise, you can assume the teacher are and where you excel. Pick your be respected, the LGBT com­ at 408-864-5626 or e-mail to lavozadvertising@ is not the case. It depends on a num­ has little feel for your personality and courses wisely and remember that munity should be respected too. gmail.com for rates. Rate sheets can also be ber of factors including who your may judge you inappropriately. Situ­ more than likely you will be putting My biggest qualm is the gov­ found at the website. instructor is, what system they use ations such as this can make a quar­ in the same amount of work. ernment’s interference in choic­ (Catalyst or other) and what types of ter drag by or even make you want For some (like myself), online es that are between two people PHOTO REPRINTS classes you tend to be best at. to drop the class altogether. Online courses are a necessity and I am only. Whether people have the Images published in La Voz Weekly or In my case, I am a writer, so I have chemistry between students and their incredibly grateful they are avail­ legal permission or not, pass­ online at www.lavozdeanza.com are available for made every effort to complete all my instructors can differ greatly from the able – even with a lot of frustration ing laws directed against LGBT purchase. Ten limited use digital images can be writing classes online when at all chemistry they might feel in a class­ that comes with them. For others, people won’t stop same­sex obtained for $20 or 8x10 prints for $25. Contact possible. room setting. ()$9"439"5$"(&&",*8!".62("*#"($'4+"&8" couples from loving each other. Business manager Michael Mannina to place an Some online courses are just that­­ Additionally, even if most instruc­ discipline and organization of time. In the end, if the government order. online. Others involve online work tors use the Catalyst system (some You’ll never know until you try! gives the title and protection of as well as a portion of your time be don’t) they all approach it differ­ marriage to same­sex couples, LA VOZ CORRECTIONS spent on campus in the classroom. ently. Each quarter means getting to it won’t harm anyone. Any corrections in a published story? Please These types of courses are called hy­ know a different layout. Figuring out let us know by sending us an e-mail: brids and can be a perfect balance be­ what teachers expect of you without [email protected] tween battling for parking and doing speaking to them in person can be a contact Ami Bruce at contact Shaden Alamleh at work in your pajamas. challenge; some instructors are very [email protected] [email protected]

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