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Santa Clara instituted a new alcohol policy this quarter requiring stiffer punishments for on- and off-campus drinking and a quicker track to disciplinary probation and housing cancellation. University President Paul Locatelli, S.J., directly mandated the stricter new policy after there were a “troubling and disappointing� number of students requiring medical attention and receiving citations for alcohol and other drug violations. Last quarter, there were 34 students who received medical attention for alcohol use, 17 of which went to the hospital. In addition,
287 students received citations, with another 27 cases from fall quarter still pending. “This bold and reckless disregard for the law and for our university community standards implies that the alcohol problem is much more pervasive than we had previously thought,� Locatelli stated in an e-mail to students and in a letter to staff and faculty obtained by The Santa Clara. Associate Dean for Student Life Matthew Duncan said there were two majors changes with the new alcohol policy: ◗ There is a distinction between “high-risk� and “low-risk� drinking. See SANCTIONS, Page 4
Alcohol abuse sets FRIENDS, FAMILY MOURN dangerous pattern DEATH OF SOPHOMORE Students who routinely drink excessively could be at risk for alcoholism, doctor says
By Bobby Philbrook THE SANTA CLARA Patrick Wroe, a sophomore business major remembered by his friends for being the “life of the party,� was killed in a Dec. 22 car accident after picking up a friend. He had just turned 20. Speed may have been a main factor in the accident that killed Wroe and friend Shane McDonoughFlynn, 19, in Barnstable, Mass., according to Massachusetts police. Wroe was visiting family over winter break in his hometown of Barnstable, a town near Cape Cod. He was driving with McDonough-Flynn early in the morning of Dec. 22 in a BMW belonging to Wroe’s father. According to Sgt. Sean Sweeney, a Barnstable police spokesman, Wroe was driving on Seapuit Road, a “fairly long neighborhood side street,� when his car flew off of a bend in the road, colliding with trees and several boulders before stopping. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. “The car was pretty devastated,� Sweeney said. “You couldn’t tell it was a BMW.� The accident remains under investigation by the Barnstable Police Department, and an official cause is pending. However, according to Sweeney, preliminary investigations show that speed was the main contributing factor. Barnstable police arrived at the scene at 12:13 a.m., Sweeney said. The car was found on its roof in a wooded area off the road.
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Wroe grew up in Osterville, a village within the city of Barnstable. His family moved to Lake Forest, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, where he attended fourth through eighth grade. Wroe and his family eventually moved back to Cape Cod. He graduated from Barnstable High School in 2005 and enrolled in Santa Clara later that fall. See MOM, Page 5
During a Saturday night of partying at Santa Clara, a very intoxicated student, junior John Richardson, stumbled into a neighbor’s house and stole all of the living room furniture. So drunk he cannot fully remember, Richardson then proceeded to break the furniture into pieces while consuming more alcohol and rocking out to heavy metal. “I had drank a lot‌ I mean, a lot, that night,â€? said Richardson. He estimates he had 15 to 18 drinks that Saturday. Names of students have been changed to protect student privacy. In fall 2006, 287 students were cited for violations of the univer-
sity alcohol policy while 27 have cases still pending. During the same time period, 34 students needed medical attention for their drinking, and 17 of those students had to go to the hospital. Alcohol abuse is considered such a problem at Santa Clara that in the first week of January, University President Paul Locatelli, S.J., instructed the Office of Student Life to increase sanctions for excessive and underage drinking. Whether it is taking 21 shots to celebrate a twenty-first birthday or a night in the “drunk tank,� college students across America sometimes behave recklessly while under the influence, doing things they might not consider while sober. See STUDENTS, Page 4
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WASHINGTON — The House voted to raise the federal minimum wage Wednesday for the first time in a decade, to $7.25 an hour, as majority Democrats marched through their 100-hour agenda at the dawn of a new Congress. Ebullient Democrats stood and cheered as the final vote — 315-116 — was announced.
Cisco Sues Apple Over iPhone Name SAN FRANCISCO — Cisco Systems sued Apple Inc. in federal court Wednesday, saying the computer maker’s new iPhone violates its trademark. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco federal court, came just a day after Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPhone in dramatic fashion at a trade show in San Francisco.
More Troops From One Unit WASHINGTON — The military’s plan for filling President Bush’s order for an extra 21,500 troops in Iraq will include only one major combat unit that was not otherwise scheduled to go. The rest of the boost will come from sending a few brigades earlier than planned and extending the tours of others. Affected will be units based in Minnesota, Kansas, Georgia and Washington, said a military official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the information had not been publicly released.
Pregnant inmate escapes from jail SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — A seven-months pregnant inmate walked away Tuesday from a minimum security jail for women a day after she was admitted, authorities said. Margaret Leyva, 31, of Los Angeles was reported missing about 1:30 p.m. by staff at the Family Foundations Program, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said. Leyva entered the program Monday to begin serving a 16month prison term for burglary, said Frances Valenzuela, a correctional counselor at the facility. The facility offers treatment and rehabilitation services for nonviolent offenders with histories of drug abuse. It offers housing for women inmates and their young children. Santa Fe Springs is about 13 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
Piece of Jet Found in Indonesia MAKASSAR, Indonesia — A fisherman found a piece of a Boeing 737 that disappeared more than 10 days ago, the first hard evidence that the plane carrying 102 people had crashed into the sea off northwestern Indonesia, a top official said Thursday. The piece of tail from Adam Air Flight KI-574 was recovered Wednesday in the Makassar Strait, 185 miles off Sulawesi Island’s coast, said Eddy Suyanto, the head of search and rescue operations. From wire reports. Contact news@thesantaclara.com.
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Professor’s artwork displayed at Nancy Pelosi inaugural event Banners created by a Santa Clara professor, with images of children affected by the Darfur conflict and Katrina hurricane, were displayed at a Mass attended by new Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from San Francisco, the day before her inauguration. The banners were made by Jerald Enos, a professor in the theatre and dance department, following a request from Pelosi, who had seen a previous work representing Jesuits murdered in El Salvador.
Power outage switches off campus A planned, but unannounced exercise switched power off to campus over winter break. The Dec. 19 outage began at 7 a.m. and lasted until approximately 3 p.m. An exercise critique is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. in the Benson Memorial Center Parlors.
Marketing major wins Miss Santa Clara Senior marketing major Stephanie Schutt was crowned Miss Santa Clara on Saturday. Schutt replaces Nicole Fox, who graduated in 2006, as Miss Santa Clara. The first runner-up, Ashleigh Gage, is a sophomore student. As Miss Santa Clara, Schutt will also compete in the Miss California pageant, a preliminary to the Miss America competition. From staff reports. E-mail news@thesantaclara.com.
$033&$5*0/4 “Hopeful aspirations for 3-year-old MCTV,” Nov. 16, 2006, page 10 The story incorrectly stated that MCTV was an Associated Students club. It did not register with AS for the fall quarter.
“Hockey accepted as an official club sport,” Nov. 16, 2006, page 15 The story incorrectly stated the league that San Jose State University’s hockey team competes in. The
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“NBA needs shorter season,” Nov. 16, 2006, page 16 The column incorrectly stated that Shaquille O’Neal injured his toe and missed two months of last season. He injured his toe in the 2001-2002 season. The Santa Clara strives to correct errors fully and promptly. If you see an error, please e-mail editor@thesantaclara.com or call (408) 554-4849.
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President’s Speaker Series promotes human dignity New series targeted mainly to nonuniversity audience By Liz O’Brien CONTRIBUTING WRITER Next Wednesday, Jan. 17, marks the beginning of the President’s Speaker Series, a set of monthly lectures which will continue until May. Reza Aslan will open the series with a lecture on the “War on Terror.� Aslan, who graduated from Santa Clara in 1995 with a degree in religious studies, joins two other Santa Clara alumni who are also speaking at the series: biology alumnus Khaled Hosseini in February and professor and author Ron Hansen in May. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali-born women’s rights activist in the Netherlands, will
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lecture in April. Aslan, author of “No god but God: the Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam,� plans to open the series with a discussion of what he calls “a more metaphysical explanation as to why we are losing the ‘War on Terror.’ � Aslan, who has his master’s degrees in theological studies from Harvard University and fine arts in fiction from the University of Iowa, will look at the “War on Terror� not from a “military or strategic position,� but from a more abstract angle that incorporates Islam as it is today. “After Sept. 11, I recognize the desire of students to understand this religion,� Aslan said. As an expert on the religion, he plans to offer a view of the war from his perspective. Copies of Aslan’s book will be available after the lecture for signing. The two lecturers following Aslan are also speaking about Islamic affairs. Hosseni, author of award-winning novel “The Kite Runner,� will speak on Feb. 13. Hirsi Ali will speak on April 19 about Muslim women and violence. Her presentation is co-sponsored by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education and the Department of Religious Studies. “Their stimulating presentations and discussion will make us more aware of how difficult and fragile religious freedom, international human rights, and the rights of im-
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migrants and women can be,� University President Paul Locatelli, S.J., stated on the series’ Web site. According to Margaret Avritt, marketing director for the series, the original plan was to have a Speakers Series of Santa Clara alumni. “Originally, the theme was ‘SCU authors,’ since all presenters were either alumni or faculty. But then, we had an opportunity to get Hirsi Ali,� said Avritt. “We’re very excited about her visit, but her inclusion made our theme unusable.� The advisory group for the series is considering using the “theme� concept for next year’s series instead. On May 10, the final speaker, Hansen, will discuss the upcoming film “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,� which is based on a novel by Hansen and stars Brad Pitt. According to Avritt, the program is intended mainly for “an external audience.� Avritt said in an e-mail that no tickets were being reserved for students, due to the intended audience: outside visitors to the university. However, students can reserve tickets online with a donation of $20 or have the donation fee waived at the door on the night of the lectures. Avritt advised students seeking larger blocks of tickets to contact Michelle Anaya in the Office of Marketing and Communications for accommodations. Contact Liz O’Brien at eobrien@scu.edu.
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Students’ drinking habits may lead to health risks CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Senior Joseph Henderson recalls putting himself in danger after drinking two and a half bottles of wine, followed by eight pints of beer, in just a few hours of partying. Henderson awoke the next morning in the hospital with no memory of how he got there. While alcohol consumption has become a part of the college experience depicted in popular culture, and while many students drink to the point of intoxication, the question of when drinking becomes an addiction for students remains. “Yes, it is likely that some heavy drinkers in college will become alcoholics. In fact, some are alcoholics while in college,� said Marvin Seppala, MD, chief medical advisor of the Hazelden Foundation, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in Oregon. Despite their regular alcohol
consumption, when asked, neither Richardson nor Henderson knew the level of consumption that puts them at risk for alcoholism. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than five drinks per day or more than 15 drinks in a week constitutes a risk of alcohol abuse for men. For women, the risk starts at over four drinks per day or more than eight drinks in a week. Addiction to alcohol is characterized by the loss of control over consumption of alcohol, continued drinking despite adverse consequences, as well as chronicity relapse, according to Seppala. In the United States, 15.4 percent of drinkers become alcoholics. Alcohol addiction is primarily measured by how one’s life is altered by the use of alcohol over time, said Seppala. Students are showing up to college with more experience with
alcohol, said Duncan, when referencing data from The College Lifestyle and Attitude Survey, administered by the Office of Student Life to incoming freshmen. This could mean more students are at risk of developing alcoholism due to their early age of consumption. Seniors Brent Dickinson and Brenda Hicks admit to drinking 10 drinks a night, an average of three nights a week. Both have doubled the amount for one to be at risk of alcohol addiction. “I’ve gotten really sick a few times‌maybe even alcohol poisoning,â€? said Dickinson. A major difference between regular drinkers and alcoholics is non-alcoholics usually recognize a problem, while potential alcoholics put the problem aside and continue to drink, Seppala said. Richardson admits to putting himself in dangerous situations while drinking to the point of blacking out, such as picking fights
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New late night activities alternative to partying By Jeremy Herb THE SANTA CLARA A new committee has been created to provide more nighttime activities at Santa Clara as an alternative to drinking. The Late Night Committee met for the first time in December, and plans to create more late night programming at Santa Clara, said Janice DeMonsi, director of recreation. “One common thread we found (in talking with students) is a lack of latenight programming,� DeMonsi said. The committee is being chaired by DeMonsi and Mike Harvey, presidential fellow. Other committee members are from campus recreation, Associated Students, Activities Programming Board, Residence Life and the Center for Student Leadership. APB Director Samantha Maciel said her group hasn’t been asked to host more events, but to focus on night events, which she said APB already does. The committee’s first plan is to compile all night events put on by APB, RLCA and AS and then add in events on nights where there are none, DeMonsi said. So far, eight movie nights have been
added in Daly Science Center, including the first this Saturday, and other possibilities include a dodgeball tournament at the Malley Fitness Center and a late night at the de Saisset Museum. It is also possible that Malley will be open later on Friday and Saturday nights, DeMonsi said, but the committee wants to make sure events don’t overlap. “We don’t want Malley open on the same night as Casino Night,� DeMonsi said. DeMonsi said the committee has discussed students who drink before attending late-night events, but said that the same rules already in place will apply. “If somebody smells like they had a drink before, we’re not going to ban them, but if they’re drinking at an event it will be an issue,� DeMonsi said, adding that students who drink before events will then sober up while participating, rather than attending drinking more at off-campus parties. A source of funding for the Late Night Committee has not been determined. That is one item that will be addressed at the committee’s Friday, Jan. 19 meeting. Contact Jeremy Herb at (408) 554-4546 or jmherb@scu.edu.
and getting into cars with drunk drivers. Aside from bumps and bruises, Richardson says he often worries about the health risks of his heavy alcohol consumption. While student drinking kills brain cells, losses only become substantial after years of heavy alcohol use. However, students can experience liver and bone marrow damage due to heavy drinking, which is categorized as drinking between eight and 15 drinks a week. Sudden abstinence from alcohol consumption does not save a heavy drinker from developing these problems later on in life. Withdrawal can occur if heavy drinkers suddenly stop drinking and can result in seizures, according to Seppala. “The brain is not fully mature until after college, in the mid 20s, so it can be dramatically altered by alcohol and drugs prior to this
age,� said Seppala. The long-term health effects of drinking heavily in college vary, but can include, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, infertility, sexual dysfunction, hepatitis, dementia, stroke and sleep disturbance. According to Seppala, women are more susceptible than men to the physical harm inflicted by alcohol. Dickinson, like many students, said he thinks his drinking habits will change once he graduates. “I feel that once I’m out of the college environment, I won’t drink as much or as frequently. Therefore, it’s only one more year of this,� he said. Even if students change their drinking habits after college, it is likely that they could have already planted the seeds for medical problems later, said Seppala. Contact Megan O’Connor at (408) 554-4546 or moconnor@scu.edu.
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said Locatelli was confident the changes would have a “positive effect� on curbing “high-risk� drinking at the university. “He wanted to send the message there are concerns of student health and safety and concerns about alcohol abuse,� Briggs said. “It’s clear from the student judicial records that the majority of disciplinary citations are usually the result of alcohol.� Locatelli stated in his e-
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Mom: ‘He could light up a room’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “He was my best friend since we met in Swig last year,” said Brian Shumway, a junior philosophy major. “He was just a really, really fun guy. The life of the party. And he could read people really well.” Shumway attended the Catholic funeral at Our Lady of Victory Church on Dec. 28 in Cape Cod. Wroe’s family and friends made up the approximately 120 people at the service. “He could light up a room,” said his mother, Margaret. “He was one of those people everyone seemed to know. He was one of a kind.” Wroe is survived by his parents, David and Margaret, three brothers, four sisters and many uncles, aunts, friends and other relatives. “The family held a wake for him the first night,” Shumway said. “It was an awful, awful thing, seeing so many people so hurt. But I felt so honored when Pat’s dad asked me to be a pall bearer at the funeral.” Wroe subleased at “Ice House” on Lafayette Street this fall and was well liked by his roommates. Gino Alvarez, a fellow business major, met him last year, but grew closer with him when they became housemates. “He was always down to have fun, but liked doing his own thing, too,” said Alvarez. “He absolutely
loved cars. He would spend all day researching them online.” For Lauren McKennan, who lived in Swig with Wroe last year, returning to school was difficult. “I walk past his old room at Ice House everyday on my way to class and just wonder why I get to be here and he doesn’t,” McKennan said. “Why did my mom get to drop me off at school, but he’s never coming back? It’s so hard.” Wroe is the second Santa Clara student to die in a car accident this year, following the death of senior Nenveh Essa in Milpitas in October. Students and staff were notified of Wroe’s death in an e-mail sent out on Dec. 22, 2006, on behalf of Campus Ministry. A follow-up from Jeanne Rosenberger, vice provost for student life, included the address for letters of condolence to Wroe’s parents. Donations can be made to the Hannah and Friends charity, P.O. Box 1218, Granger, IN 46530. A memorial service for Wroe will be held in the Mission Church, Jan. 29, at 5 p.m. Wroe’s parents will be in attendance. Shumway is working with Campus Ministry to organize the memorial. “I want to be as involved in this as I can,” Shumway said. Contact Bobby Philbrook at (408) 5544546 or rphilbrook@scu.edu.
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$".164 4"'&5: 3&1035 Found property 12/13: Two skateboards were found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. 12/13: A gold necklace was found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. 12/14: An electronic dog leash was found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. 12/21: A California driver’s license was found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. 12/25: An unattended bicycle was found in the Varsi Hall lot. The bicycle was taken to the Campus Safety storage for safekeeping. 12/28: An unattended and unlocked bicycle was found in the Swig Hall bike racks. The bike was taken to CSS storage for safekeeping. 12/28: A set of keys was found and turned in to the CSS office. 12/29: A digital camera was found and turned in to the CSS office.
Traffic accident 12/19: A car was reported being hit by another unidentified car while parked in the Benson Memorial Center parking lot. SCPD was contacted and responded. 12/22: A car was reported being hit by another unidentified car while parked on the third floor of the Parking Structure. SCPD was contacted and responded. 1/02: An unidentified vehicle struck a fire hydrant and drove over the lawn area on El Camino Real by the Facilities building.
Vandalism 12/20: Graffiti was found written on the west wall of 755 Franklin St. 12/20: Someone unknown broke the glass lens of the floodlight near the Mission Garden sidewalk. 12/25: Graffiti was found written on a trash bin outside of the Benson Memorial Center. 12/27: Graffiti was found written on the street exit sign located on Alviso and Franklin Streets. 1/02: Graffiti was found written on a fire hydrant and light poles in the Sobrato lot. 1/02: A parking sign was found vandalized at the
entrance of the Leavey lot. 1/02: Graffiti was found written on a parking sign and a light pole outside of the Casa Italiana lot. 1/08: Graffiti was found written on an exterior door of Mayer Theatre.
Medical emergency 12/26: A staff member slipped and fell on the Mission Church steps. He was transported to Kaiser Hospital by CSS staff.
Informational report 12/27: A temporary canopy on the Kids on Campus playground was found damaged by the high winds. 12/27: The large Mission Church cross was toppled by high winds. 1/02: A student reported recognizing his stolen bicycle locked in the bike racks behind Adobe Lodge. An investigation is in progress. 1/08: A Sobrato Hall elevator was reported malfunctioning with several students trapped inside. Campus Safety Services and a technician responded to free the occupants.
Fire 1/06: A Villa Apartment resident attempted to heat up an electric tea pot on a stove top and the plastic electric tea pot caught fire. SCFD and CSS responded.
Drugs 1/07: A Swig Hall resident was found in possession of a significant amount of marijuana and paraphernalia in his room. CSS and SCPD responded. The marijuana and paraphernalia were confiscated and the resident was cited.
Theft 1/07: A car cover was reported missing from a car that was parked in the Casa Italiana lot. 1/08: A university purchasing card was reported stolen from an office desk in Heafey Law Library. Unauthorized charges were also discovered. From Campus Safety reports. E-mail news@thesantaclara.com.
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Ice dancing: Yes, it’s a real sport By Kristina Chiapella THE SANTA CLARA During the Winter Olympics, it’s easy to be mesmerized by the graceful figures sailing over the ice. But as sophomore Caitlin Mallory knows, mastering ice skates can be both a difficult and rewarding experience. Introduced to her first pair of ice skates when she was just five years old, Mallory had so much fun that she began taking weekly lessons. By the age of seven, she was taking daily lessons and participating in local competitions. These days, Mallory practices five to six days a week at Logitech Ice in San Jose. Each day, she spends three and a half hours on the ice and another hour or so off the ice stretching and doing ballet. During her skating career, Mallory has done freestyle skating, and more recently has begun ice dancing with her partner, Brent Holdburg. As she describes the feelings that accompany the skating experience, Mallory says, “I loved the excitement and sense of accomplishment when learning new jumps. There’s no better feeling than landing your first double axel or triple toe loop. What I love most about ice dance is interpreting music and giving an emotional performance to the audience.� However, Mallory admits that taking on the competitive aspect of skating can be extremely frustrating, and, as with many sports, there is an intense psychological as well as physical aspect. “You have to deal with suddenly losing jumps that you have been able to land for years, or not performing up to your ability at competitions,� she explains. “Even after competing for over ten years, I get nervous every time.� Yet it is clear that the demands of competition can be well worth the feeling of achievement that comes after a good performance, and Mallory has had an astound-
ing record of such accomplishments. Her greatest triumphs in ice dance include placing second at the 2005 Nationals at the junior level, competing at the 2006 Nationals at the senior level, in which she placed 11th, and representing the United States in international competitions in both the Ukraine and Vienna. When it comes to juggling her skating and the demands of a college education, Mallory admits that it is proving very difficult and requires certain sacrifices. Last quarter, for example, “I only took one class because I had to be away for three weeks of skating competitions in the fall quarter. I also had to leave the honors program, which was a very difficult decision to make,� says Mallory. Because of the hours devoted to her skating practice, very little flexibility is left for class times and extracurricular activities. “My week days are extremely busy, so I do most of my homework on the weekends,� she says. “I try to go to bed by 9:30 so that I’ll get enough sleep to skate well the next morning, but going to bed early is pretty difficult in the dorms.� As she pursues her skating career, Mallory plans to compete in the 2007 U.S. National Championships. Taking place in Spokane, Wash., in January, Mallory qualified for this event by placing second in the Pacific Coast Championships this past November. Says Mallory, “I am hoping that in coming years I will be able to skate in more international competitions, like Grand Prix events, Worlds, and of course, the Olympics.� ◗ Interested? Downtown Ice. While these frosty days linger on, there is still time to experience this timeless winter pastime at Downtown Ice in San Jose. While not nearly as effortless as professional skaters would lead
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you to believe, ice skating is an activity that can be pursued by those of all ages. For those interested in the recreational skating experience, Downtown Ice is a seasonal outdoor skating rink that will be open through Jan. 15. Located in the Circle of Palms next to the San Jose Museum of Art, Downtown Ice is the largest skating rink of its kind in the South Bay area. During the first couple weeks back at school, while the workload is still manageable, why not spend a day exploring downtown San Jose and attempting to master balancing on a pair of skates yourself ?
The rink is open Monday – Thursday from 5 - 10 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. – midnight, Saturday from noon – midnight, and Sunday and Martin Luther King Jr. Day from noon - 10 p.m. The cost is $14 per person, which includes skate rental and as much time on the ice as you want. If you can gather a group of at least 20 people, admission price is bumped down to only $11 per skater through Jan. 14 if you go to the San Jose Downtown Association office or call the number posted on the rink’s Web site. Contact Kristina Chiapella at (408) 551-1918 or kchiapella@scu.edu.
DUBLIN, Ireland — My previous dispatches have all dealt with or commented on rather significant social or cultural phenomena I encountered while in Spain. This dispatch, however, differs in two ways: First, I wrote it while traveling in Ireland; second, it is utterly frivolous. I met my friend Kevin Connolly in Dublin, and we stayed at a Carmelite Monastery — Gort Muire — with his third cousin once removed, who is a resident priest there. The Rev. Billy is a wonderful human being with an extremely large heart, a totally selfless disposition, a fabulously dry and often sardonic sense of humor and a set of the worst driving skills I have ever witnessed. Billy took Kevin and I on a driving tour of the scenic countryside surrounding Dublin, including a stop at Glendalough – a nearby 12th century Monastic site. On the way back to Gort Muire, preferring to avoid highways or interstates, Billy took “the back way� through a series of narrow, winding country roads, where we got lost. Eventually, it got dark. And somehow, much to the frustration of Billy, we ended up rolling out onto the freeway. This is where I got really worried. Billy’s driving was almost stomachable on empty roads. However, this was a Saturday evening, and the freeway was filled with speeding cars, which agitated Billy greatly. While trying to keep up with the flow of the freeway traffic, he was also desperately trying to find an appropriate exit. After about five minutes on the freeway, we suddenly swerved toward the left side of the road. The exit Billy intended to take may have been under construction, which would have explained the abrupt 45 degree turn the pavement took after departing from the freeway. I can’t be sure. Regardless, the large fluorescent turn arrow markings and the large sign that said “20 Km� clearly marked that the exit was unusual and dangerous. Barreling directly down the rough space between the exit lane and the freeway (the part of the road that’s typically marked with a hundred or so diagonal yellow lines) we were headed directly toward the meeting point of the freeway’s and the exit’s guard rails. Throughout the entire drive, we had kept our mouths shut, gritting our teeth, grasping the car’s “oh shit� handles as the car careened around corners. Here though, we couldn’t help ourselves. Kevin flung out his arms toward the dash, screaming, “YOU CAN’T DO THAT!� I grabbed the headrest in front of me and yelled “RIGHT!� At the last moment possible (or at least it felt like the last moment), Billy swerved back onto the freeway, muttering only, “Alright.� He took the next exit. We arrived safely back at Gort Muire. It would take a lot to get me in a car with him again.
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A review of television’s best and worst 2006
In case you missed out, a guide for the good, bad, and ugly on the tube By David Wonpu CONTRIBUTING WRITER 2006 was an utterly inexplicable, sometimes depressing, yet ultimately satisfying year of television. Seinfeld alumna Julia LouisDreyfus won an Emmy for a show nobody watches. Heather Graham took another step toward the waiting arms of the porn industry by virtue of her much-hyped ABC vehicle “Emily’s Reasons Why Not,� which was canceled after one episode. Fox decided to cancel “The OC� because the show had lost more than half its ten million viewers since debuting in 2003. Yet, the biggest news in the industry was that The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, purportedly to make channel surfing a little easier for their seven combined viewers. ◗ Restricting premises “Lost� and “Prison Break� continue to be backed into a corner because of their highly restrictive premises, with “Prison Break� being far more successful at breaking out of it thus far. ◗ Reality TV Bravo attempted to launch reality shows centered on cooking (“Top Chef �), real estate (“Million Dollar Listing�), and fitness (“Work Out�) on the coattails of “Project Runway� without realizing that fashion design is just a little bit sexier and more interesting than selling houses. ◗ New season failures NBC’s “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,� created by Aaron Sorkin (“The West Wing�) and starring TV vets Matthew Perry (“Friends�) and Bradley Whitford (also of “The West Wing�), proves that prior success rarely translates
to the here-and-now for television viewers. Through all the adversity the discriminating couch potato has had to face, however, there are a few shows worth noting as some of the best the tube has to offer. ◗ Not your nerdy little brother’s sci-fi Entering its third season, recent Peabody Award recipient “Battlestar Galactica� is, without a doubt, the smartest and most thoughtprovoking show on television. Series creators Ron Moore and David Eick have taken the basic premise of the 1978 British series of the same name and molded it into the perfect vehicle for pointed commentary of American foreign policy. The show’s trademarks are its ambiguity (as you’ll often find that it isn’t always easy taking sides in the war between the humans and the Cylons) and its understated approach to storytelling. Deaths are handled without sentimentality, and the minimalist dialogue serves to bury the subtext of each conflict that much more, making for an incredibly engaging viewing experience. Airs Fridays at 9 p.m. on Sci-Fi (LINC channel 54 at 6 p.m.). ◗ Nancy Drew as a sociology professor Also entering its third season, “Veronica Mars� (which began on UPN and has moved to The CW) is the evolution of everything that was brilliant about WB dramas like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.� The writing is spot-on, the acting pitch-perfect and the episodes impeccably paced. The series, starring Kristen Bell as the titular character, is a deft mix of mystery, suspense, teen
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sby) and his neighbors, who distrust him because he’s a cop, and Eddie and his family, who never wanted to move to the area in the first place is, perhaps, the most interesting conflict of all: that between the show and its audience. It remains to be seen whether or not a show set in an urban neighborhood with an all-black cast can succeed with ABC Family’s core demographic, especially considering that “Lincoln Heights� is just about as gritty as a family show can get (someone is stabbed in the pilot, for example). Nevertheless, it’s a well-written show that doesn’t seem to exhibit any signs of preachiness. It’s a slice of life, just one different than mainstream America is used to (or maybe wants to acknowledge). Be sure to pay attention to Nicki Micheaux’s performance as Eddie’s wife, Jen. Often serving as the voice of reason to Hornsby’s idealistic Eddie, Micheaux steals
just about every scene she’s in and really gets the most out of material. Airs on ABC Family Mondays at 7 p.m. (LINC channel 30 at 4 p.m.). ◗ Yet another show about doctors I have decided to institute a personal lifetime ban on “Grey’s Anatomy.� While I enjoy both Katherine Heigl (“Roswell�) and Sandra Oh (“Sideways,� “Hard Candy�), as well as staring into Patrick Dempsey’s positively McDreamy eyes for prolonged periods of time, I just can’t bring myself to watch another show about doctors (especially one that made Snow Patrol and The Fray famous). ◗ A challenge If you are a fan of “Grey’s� and want to convince me to watch the show and write an article featuring it, send me an e-mail explaining why I should do so. Contact David Wonpu at dwonpu@scu.edu.
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Rice shocked the music world by proving that, in the modern era of instant messaging and 1-800-Flowers, poetry, in fact, is not dead. Rice’s raw lyrics and sweeping vocals brought him international acclaim as well as the Shortlist Music Prize, while entrancing movie-goers in the opening scenes of 2004’s award-winning film, “Closer.� And, much to the surprise of critics, he has done it again.
In the music business, it just so happens that most young artists who achieve great fame with their debut album tend to have a mediocre sophomore album. However, Rice has managed to create an entirely original yet equally mesmerizing collection of songs. “9� is the closest thing to pure poetry that this world is going to find. Rice’s lyrics are direct and honest, and his voice, as always, makes no attempts to conceal his strife. His songs are arranged like a well-planned and well-exectued play, beginning soft and beautiful and building slowly, in waves, to a spectacular finale. “9 Crimes,� the first song on the album and the inspiration for the title of the collection, is sure to be heard on radio and television for a long time to come. Rice’s collaboration with Lisa Hannigan is haunting and gorgeous. It is certainly a song meant to be left on repeat. The opening lyrics provide a sort of thesis for the entire album: “Leave me out with the waste/ this is not what I do/ it’s the wrong kind of place/ to be thinking of you.� The subsequent “The Animals Were Gone� and “Elephant� follow the same theme of a lost love which torments the subject and results in two ballads of depression. Such endless sorrow could, for a less talented artist, drag upon the soul of the average listener, but Rice enriches his music with a unique energy. His voice often cracks with passion, a pas-
sion that causes audience to be in awe at even the most desolate subjects. For avid fans of folk, the uniquely uptempo “Coconut Skins� is as close to the genre as Rice is likely to come. From a spirited acoustic guitar to the beating of, oddly enough, a tambourine, this is a song meant to be sung around a crackling fire. Listeners are warned: this is not an album for the faint of heart. It is dark and full of longing for love lost or stolen memories. Even the album’s lightest song “Dogs� has an undertone of regret as Rice ponders his own selfish nature: “She gives/ I get/ without giving anything to me.� Even more surprising is the song “Rootless Tree.� The track begins peacefully and melodically before breaking into shocking and angry profanity. With their enchanting lyrics, solemn piano-solos and stirring strings, the highlights by far of this collection are “9 Crimes,� “Grey Room� and “Accidental Babies.� If there is one time to hit skip, it is during the song “Me, My Yoke, and I.� This piece is entirely out of place; it is obnoxiously repetitive and for some reason electronically transforms Rice’s lovely voice to a metallic twang. That being said, however, should you find yourself in a contemplative mood, take the time to check out this ethereal album. Contact Erin Emerson at eemerson@scu.edu.
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Future world of ‘Children of Men’ worth seeing Gripping story line captures viewers in this apocalyptic new drama By Jonathan McDonald THE SANTA CLARA According to Hollywood, if humanity loses one commonplace thing, it’s the end of the world. In “Mad Max,â€? it was oil. In “Waterworld,â€? it was land. In “Children of Men,â€? it’s babies. Women have become infertile in this futuristic thriller, masterfully directed by Alfonso CuarĂłn (“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,â€? “Y tu mamĂĄ tambiĂŠnâ€?) and based on a novel by P.D. James. The plot centers on Theodore Faron, a cynical ex-political activist played by Clive Owen (“Inside Man,â€? “Sin Cityâ€?) who lives in London. Without hope of a future, society has come undone. Even Great Britain, one of the few nations to maintain order, is a war zone under constant siege by radical revolutionaries and desperate refugees.
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CuarĂłn doesn’t shy away from the disturbing details of his moribund world, lingering on cages of harshly-treated refugees and other atrocities. Hope for the future of this dystopia reveals itself in Kee (Claire-Hope Ashitey), who, after 18 years of global infertility, has become pregnant. Theo is called upon by his firebrand exwife (Julianne Moore) and her comrade (Chiwetel Ejiofor) to escort Kee to the Human Project, a secret team of scientists searching for a cure to the infertility that plagues humanity. Theo and Kee must evade the draconian government and fight their way through the anarchic British countryside to meet with the Human Project. Owen was made for this tough guy role. Michael Caine (who plays a philosophizing hipster and retired journalist) and Moore deliver typically brilliant performances, as does newcomer Ashitey. The plot is as fast-paced and suspenseful as it sounds. The intelligent and thought-provoking tale ends rather abruptly and leaves many questions unanswered. Just remember the old adage that it’s the journey, not the destination, that matters, and you’ll be too caught up in the engaging storytelling and incredible cinematography to notice this singular flaw. The brave new world of “Children of Menâ€? is not established through the long opening monologues or scrolling text common to post-apocalyptic films but through context alone. The story of earth’s destruction is told by newspaper clippings on the walls and public service announcements on televisions mounted in the armored double-decker busses which carry soulless workers past mobs of destructive rebels and hedonists. Imagery is everything in “Children of Men.â€? The cities are decayed and morose,
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ies and wicked opportunists at every turn. The action scenes are as exciting as they are technically astounding. Long, complex shots—one of which is seven minutes in length—waft through a choreography of bullets and bombs in gritty battles as realistic and exciting as anything ever put on film. “Children of Men� absolutely enraptures from explosive start to thrilling conclusion and, if anything, ends too soon. Grade: A Contact Jonathan McDonald at jmcdonald@scu.edu.
Teens targeted in new high-frequency technology
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Annoyance buzz around the insectinspired ringtone By Erin Emerson CONTRIBUTING WRITER Everyone, at one time or another, has experienced the embarrassment of hearing their phone go off right in the middle of a dead silent classroom. Even when on vibrate, a ringing phone invites glares from professors as the owner rummages
through his or her bag to find it. The good news is this may not be a problem for much longer. The Mosquito Ringtone works like magic, emitting a tone at approximately 17.4 MHz, which most adults over the age of 20 can’t hear. This means a vast majority of teachers would have no idea of a phone going off during class. Ironically enough, the tone was invented by adults as a “teen repellent.� Compound Security Systems Ltd. of Britain began marketing the Mosquito in response to the overwhelming frequency of teen-
age loitering around various businesses. These businesses believe loitering often leads to vandalism, harassment or violence. The original idea was that local kids would be given one verbal warning to scram, and, if they did not, the Mosquito would be turned on, producing a loud, obnoxious tone. Security tapes available on the security company’s Web site show the exterior of a theatre, crowded with “hooligans� one minute and deserted the next. All this, they say, is because the sound lies at the top of a youngster’s hearing range, making it the most annoying screech possible. Some may wonder if the sound could be damaging to small children, whose ears are more sensitive and are able to hear a wider range of frequencies. At 17.4 MHz, this tone is not anywhere near the top of their hearing range, meaning that it is far less annoying to them. In fact, the Mosquito is specifically designed to target teens. However, teens struck back by downloading and sharing the tone as a ring tone for their phones. This, unfortunately, has prompted many questions regarding the effects of such a technology. For example, teachers are concerned that the tone will lead to an increase in cheating, especially at the high school level. High school student Zana Martorana disagrees with this claim, saying, “I don’t think cheating is the real factor here. I just think that a noise like that would be very disruptive in the classroom, especially if the person calling is persistent.� And it is true that the tone, while convenient, solicits similar respons-
es from various teens. Santa Clara sophomore Samantha Greene called the noise “very annoying� and went so far as to say that with continued exposure it became “painful.� If in doubt, head to www.google.com and look up the “Mosquito Ringtone.� Download the tone and test it on your friends
and family. It appears the future of cell phone technology has arrived. The Mosquito can be accessed on most cell phone providers’ Web sites, as well as on various sites online. Contact Erin Emerson at eemerson@scu.edu.
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Saturday, 1/13 de Saisset The reception for the opening of the exhibit “Faith Placed: The Intersection of Spirituality and Location in Contemporary Photography� will take place at the de Saisset Museum. 4 p.m.
Tuesday, 1/16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dr. King’s Letter From a Birmingham Jail will be read at noon in Bannan 127. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Strong Common Room, there will be a wine and cheese King Day Celebration. RSVP by today at noon.
Reza Aslan
Taking Back Sunday
Attend a conversation with Reza Aslan, a Santa Clara religious studies alumnus and national commentator on Islamic issues for CNN, “The New York Times,� and other news outlets. 7:30 p.m. in Mayer Theatre.
3/14 Concourse at SF Design Center, San Francisco
Winter Concerts Helmet 1/17 Slim’s, San Francisco
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My Chemical Romance 3/15 ORACLE Arena, Oakland
Bloc Party 3/17 Concourse at SF Design Center, San Francisco
New Releases Single of the Week: U2: “Window in the Skies�
1/27 Berkeley Community Theatre
DVD of the Week:
Everclear
The Illusionist (Edward Norton, Jessica Biel)
1/28 The Independent, San Francisco
Book Release:
Have your resume reviewed by the Career Center professionals and employer partners. Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Jack’s Mannequin
Exile by Richard North Patterson
RecycleMania
Taste of Chaos
The RecycleMania Street Team will be hosting an information meeting regarding the intercollegiate contests to promote recycling at sporting events. 7 p.m. Benson Memorial Center, room 21.
2/17 Featuring The Used, 30 Seconds To Mars, Senses Fail and more. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
Resume Review
Wednesday, 1/17 MBA Info Session Learn more about the graduate business programs and more at this information session. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adobe Lodge.
2/3 The Warfield, San Francisco
Switchfoot 2/14 Slim’s, San Francisco
Cartel 2/25 Featuring Cobra Starship & Boys Like Girls. Slim’s, San Francisco
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Weekend Forecast Saturday 52°/31°, Sunday 55°/35°, Monday 57°/36°
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t a Neighborhood University Relations Committee meeting in 2004, university administrators unveiled a tougher, more uniform alcohol policy. Fines were introduced for first-time drug and alcohol offenders. Windows for leniency were closed. And parental notifications and higher fines were set for students with off-campus alcohol violations that involved Santa Clara police. The idea was that tougher sanctions, combined with alcohol education programs, would deter underage students from drinking. That hasn’t happened. In a mass e-mail sent out last week, University President Paul Locatelli S.J., said that 34 students received medical attention for alcohol related illnesses during fall quarter, 17 of which were sent to the hospital. This is an increase from the 13 people who were hospitalized during Fall Quarter 2005. In the same e-mail, Locatelli chastised Santa Clara students for “bold and reckless disregard for the law and university common standards,� before announcing that, yet again, sanctions for alcohol violations would be increased. An actual review of the new alcohol policy shows that no dramatic changes have been made. What this e-mail and “new� policy will bring, however, is more scare tactics that may drive students to even more high risk drinking. This new policy ignores a truth that is neither unique to Santa Clara nor to this generation: College students like to drink. No amount of restrictive policies or administrative crack-down will stop students from drinking. They will only find more creative — and possibly more dangerous — ways to do it. These policies will only lead students to drink more behind
closed doors and off campus, or take shots and chug beers faster before community facilitators come through their dorm on rounds. What is perhaps most worrisome about all of this is the very real concern that students, for fear of disciplinary action from the university, could choose not to get help for a drinking problem, or even worse, hesitate to call for medical help when one of their friends needs it. If just one of those 17 students who were transported to the hospital had not received the help they needed, the effects could have been disastrous, and even fatal. However, when students fear parental notification, disciplinary probation that restricts them from joining student organizations or being kicked out of housing, some could hesitate to make the call. This is unacceptable. Instead of fighting the inevitable fact that college students will choose to drink, the university should focus more on strengthening education and counseling, and creating a more open culture surrounding issues related to alcohol. Its entirely possible that some of the highrisk drinking at Santa Clara is due to the way that alcohol is stigmatized and made to be taboo. If the administration is truly concerned about students health and safety, other steps could be taken. Santa Clara’s dorms remain far too easy for unwanted visitors to enter. And the Cowell Student Health Center, in addition to having limited staff and resources, is closed on the weekends. This should in no way be taken as an endorsement for high-risk, dangerous drinking. But the university’s new, aggressive policies toward students that abuse alcohol are not the way to remedy this problem. In the end, they will only make the situation worse.
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s Santa Clara students, we are constantly urged to be men and women working toward a more socially just world. However, I wonder how exactly I can make a difference, especially in the face of horrific global problems such as the AIDS epidemic, incessant wars and corrupt governments. Beyond these issues, I think the toughest problem we face is the menacing persistence of global poverty. Ironically, poverty has been the focal point of immense effort, but nearly all attempts to reduce it seem to fail. Most plans developed to end global poverty culminate in some form of direct aid to the afflicted region. Direct aid certainly does have some short-term successes, but it has not eliminated or significantly reduced poverty. It neither fosters an economically sustainable environment nor encourages individual entrepreneurship and fiscal responsibility. Direct aid filters to those in power, while leaving the poor penniless. Another common solution revolves around the fallacious idea that economic isolationism and heavy economic regulation will generate prosperity. Consider the former Soviet Union, North Korea and most African nations to assess how poorly this plan has worked. Free markets are the only consistent way to bring countries out of poverty. However, they’re difficult to implement because they require widespread institutionalized governmental and economic policy changes. Amidst the seemingly hopeless trap between the continuing failed policy of direct aid and economic restrictions and the hard-to-enact solution of a free market, it’s easy to become cynical. But there may
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be reason to hope. Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner, found a possible way to drastically reduce poverty and create financial independence using micro-financing, a way of providing financial services to poorer people. A lecture at Santa Clara a few months ago illustrated its profound potential. By studying the poverty stricken country of Bangladesh, Yunus discovered that most of the poor were fairly skilled but simply didn’t have adequate capital to start and expand small businesses. Due to their interpretation of the laws of Islam, which forbid usury and can restrict the rights of women, there was a dire shortage of capital. Yunus began to make small “micro-loans� to women in the villages, and, amazingly, the loans were repaid with interest, and wealth began to grow. Yunus kept at this process, and eventually founded the Grameen bank, which offers similar loans to greater numbers of people in poverty. According to the official Web site, the Grameen bank currently maintains a staggering 2,283 branches with 6.83 million bor-
rowers across nearly 88 percent of all villages in Bangladesh. Admittedly, much of Yunus’ success is due to generous loans from the U.N. and various governments, so this effort is not yet self-sufficient. Now, with the help of the Web site www.kiva.org, a simple click can enable individuals with Internet access to participate in microlending investments. Perhaps, this Web site will be the catalyst needed to free Grameen institutions from bureaucratic aid. Yunus has succeeded in providing an immense opportunity for the poorest of the poor. The micro-loans seem to ensure financial responsibility while still helping those most in need. Furthermore, the loans attempt to loosen the draconian laws against women and the economic restrictions that plague the third world. At the very least, micro-financing is a noble way to donate money to the poor. But, hopefully, micro-lending will go even further and provide a crucial step forward in the quest to eradicate global poverty. Erik Hesla is a sophomore economics and philosophy double major.
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ver the winter break, I unfortunately had to witness Saddam Hussein walk to his death over and over on CNN. It was not exactly an image I wanted to see. The image of a man, walking to the gallows with a noose around his neck, was a sobering moment for me; it seemed medieval and barbaric. I put the image of hanging in the same category as burning a person at the stake: inhumane and indecent. Capital punishment is a widely debated issue; I myself am against the death penalty. But the death penalty is not what is at hand — it’s the issue of human decency and the world’s responsibility in protecting it. With the overwhelming investment by various countries of manpower, ideas and lives in Iraq, the conflict should be scrutinized, especially in regards to the death of Saddam. But I feel nothing has changed. What happened to our responsibility to human decency? I want to repeat: This is not a plea against the death penalty. That is a whole other issue that needs to be analyzed. My issue lies with the overwhelming footage of Saddam’s death now on the
Internet via camera phone. When did the world become so hypocritical? Promptly after Saddam’s death, different nations released statements in response, many condemning capital punishment and the “indecency� of Saddam’s hanging. Soldiers are risking their lives in Iraq for freedom and democracy, so where was that example when Saddam was hanged? With the amount of leverage other nations have in Iraq, one would think that Saddam would not have been sentenced to the barbaric punishment of hanging. And, if he was, the clips of Saddam walking to his death would not have been televised. What are we doing watching a man walk to his death in the gallows? And how was someone allowed to have any sort of device with which to record Saddam’s death? Where is the decency? Where is the influence of the world’s powerhouse nations in Iraq? Maybe I’m missing something. Don’t get me wrong. Saddam is guilty of horrendous, inhumane actions against innocent people. But at the same time, I question
the integrity of other nations. How are we decent as a race when we allow a man to be hung, have it televised, and follow with criticism on how it was administered? If we cared so much about decency, why was I watching Saddam walk to the gallows? Why was I able to find the video of Saddam’s death on the Internet? The bottom line is this: Different world leaders that faced war tribunals never made it to Saddam’s situation because they either died or were killed before sentencing. More importantly, Saddam’s trial was the fastest and by far the sloppiest approach to fixing the “war crime perpetrator� problem. We sit and we criticize the killing of this man, but I ask you: How are we decent in allowing hanging as capital punishment? How are we decent in watching a 30-second clip of Saddam walking to his death? We need to realize our responsibility to human decency. Isn’t that why we’re in Iraq, to protect and free a nation from such indecency? I’m not so sure anymore. Roujin Mozaffarimehr is a junior political science and Italian double
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Administration must address safety issues to students
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n Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, I sent an e-mail to University President Paul Locatelli, S.J., concerning the increase in violence on and around campus, asking him to inform the student body. I received no reply. On Nov. 17, I sent out another e-mail to check to make sure he had received the first. I, again, received no reply. The administration has failed to inform the student body about these safety and security issues. So, I will inform the students. The following is the verbatim e-mail I sent to the president on Nov. 13. Editor’s Note: This e-mail appears as originally written for the purpose of authenticity. “Hello Father, My name is Nick Obradovich, I have met with you previously (had lunch with you at Fr. Sonny’s birthday, and have run into you numerous other events). I am a Community Facilitator (CF) on the fifth floor of the Modern Perspectives RLC in Dunne. My room is situated right above the corner of Market and Lafayette streets. This email is to hopefully convince you to send out a statement (via email)
to the student body concerning the growing incidences (sic) of violence in our community. I personally know [the student who suffered brain trauma during a violent altercation with non-affiliates], and am saddened by what happened to him. He went to the same high school as I did. However, if this were the only incidence (sic) of violence I was aware of, I would not be writing this email. As a CF, I am hyper-vigilant to what is going on within the residence hall and also to what is going on around the outside of the building. Sadly, as a result of this, I am very aware of the increasing incidence of both physical and verbal violence on and around Market and Lafayette streets on party nights. I have listened to verbal confrontations on the street while sitting inside my room, seen physical confrontations while around the building, and been verbally assaulted myself. The physical confrontations, swearing, and physical threats were enough to make me
uncomfortable even when I was removed from the situation. The aura of hostility has increased exponentially from what it was last year. I understand that the problem of non-affiliate aggression is something that cannot be directly
their safety. Since both you and I share the primary goals of assuring the safety and security of our students, I implore you to send out an email to our student body. In this email, I feel two issues need to be addressed. First is the issue of the students (sic) safety and need for awareness of the increased hostility and violent activity surrounding the campus on party nights. Second is the advice for students not to engage non-affiliates when attempts to escalate conflicts are made. We must emphasize that a de-escalation of conflicts is the wisest and safest way to interact. (Far too often, I hear our students escalating conflicts verbally to the point where they then become physical). If we can make students aware of these problems and how to react to them, we will be doing our students the service that they deserve. I do not want to come across as blunt or pushy, however this is an issue that I feel must be addressed
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immediately. Thank you for your time and your continued efforts to make this campus a safer community. Your efforts to keep the community aware of dangers and threats such as the emails sent out about the shooting off campus last year and the disaster preparedness are commendable. Sincerely, Nick Obradovich� Since the administration has not taken any action to make our students aware of these issues, I felt that someone should pick up the slack. If you are out and someone is trying to start a fight or is throwing out insults or threats toward you or your friends, try to de-escalate the situation. One of our fellow students has already been seriously injured. He is one student too many. If you were already aware of the situation, then you are probably in the minority. However, if you were not, I hope this information has helped. Nick Obradovich is an undeclared sophomore.
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A new continent and a new perspective on life A marriage is hard. A marriage between a person and his or her country is even harder. Just like any other marriage, it involves lying, cheating, fidelity and love. To pledge your whole heart to any person or country, like one does in a marriage, is to give of yourself and participate in all the other has to offer. But what if, in the instance that you find something better — what would you do, pack up and leave? Of course not. You cannot abandon a marriage and a commitment to a source of love, family and nurturing. So, you do the next best thing: change, seek to better the union for yourself and everyone involved. For these past five months, I have taken myself out of my comfort zone in my hometown of Los Angeles, and have been happily studying abroad in Italy and London. I went to experience a different way to live my daily life and fill it with a different kind of culture, society and people. Seeing and participating in another country’s culture made me appreciative of what I have and allowed me to learn about what I could have. Let’s put it this way: Waking up to a man singing outside my window in Italy, going to bed after leaving the local pub, and talking to the locals in London hardly left me missing my life back in the red, white and blue. Some say that it is difficult to relate this experience of studying abroad to those students who chose not to go abroad, were unable to go or haven’t gone yet. Even though they may be willing and ready to listen, conveying an experience like study abroad to somebody who has never experienced it themselves can be difficult. The ability to convey an alternate way of life to another person who has not experienced it
is nearly impossible. I can just see myself on the night I arrived home from London, talking to my parents who have never been out of the country except to visit relatives in Mexico. I would tell them the basics: You drive on the left side of the road; I could legally buy as much alcohol as I wanted; I took a public bus to work; and there was absolutely no Mexican food whatsoever. Perhaps it is too superficial of an incident to analyze, but by the time my fifth relative got blurry eyed when I tried to explain that “pissed drunk� did not mean a really angry drunk, I began to think that we, as Americans, are egocentric: firmly rooted in the mentality that we have a perfect society, uninterested in any alternative lifestyle. I never knew there was any other way of life before I traveled abroad. As the leader in the technological and financial world, America seemed to be the ideal, but I was ignorant of alternative ways of life. I didn’t see the possibility of integrating school lectures with conversations, indulgence of food with beauty and art, exercise with jogging along the countryside, or the entertainment of a night of television while conversing with neighbors over gelato or a pint of beer. In America, the things you own earn you respect. By living the way we do, we are forfeiting another way of life. Even Pope John Paul II expressed concern on the topic. According to author Peggy Noonan, Pope John Paul II “shared his concern about modern culture, specifically the culture of the West.� The former pope expressed his “reservations about modern culture that included the observation that it tends to separate man, to atomize us, to break us down into small
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parts of small spheres instead of lifting us as vibrant elements of a larger whole.� Junior Hilaire Foust, who traveled to Italy to study abroad, admits that, in America, “everyone is out for his/her own,� in a way that is different from Italy, where the lifestyle is “more relaxing, less rushed and people enjoy each other’s company.� A nostalgic Foust even remembers an honorable tradition in Italy where, “if anyone made a toast, you had to look into each other’s eyes while making it,� a custom that illustrates a country of people with the confidence to “enjoy every moment,� said Foust.
In America, those without a job are reduced to nothing, washed up onto the curb and left to beg for money on the corner. But junior Matt Moore, who ventured to Australia this past fall quarter, said the situation is different in other countries. In Australia, there is “structural employment, where the government pays you a comfortable living whenever you happen to be unemployed.� While teaching in Italy, Santa Clara political science professor Timothy Lukes said that “the U.S. gives up a lot for reality.� I suppose one does not realize, or care to realize, until visiting
a foreign culture that appeals to your senses — where sight, smell and sound become so much more apparent and significant — that we are deprived from anything. In America, we enjoy our little world of plasma televisions, SUVs, text messaging, instant messaging, Netflix and fast food. But differences are good; they pronounce the beauty of innovation and the uniqueness that our American culture holds. Differences challenge all of us to think beyond what we know. Annie Rose Ramos is a junior English major.
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Thursday, January 11, 2007
Is it finally the year? By Mike Kaufmann THE SANTA CLARA Saturday’s matchup against the Gonzaga Bulldogs is more pivotal than most realize. Should the Broncos pull out an upset over the highly favored Bulldogs, they would have the clear cut inside track to a conference title. That’s no easy feat, of course, as the ‘Zags have an RPI score of 44. The RPI is a simple formula to determine a team’s ranking using win percentage, opponents win percentage and strength of schedule. Santa Clara, at 65, is the only other WCC team in the top 100. The ‘Zags are also fresh off of two convincing wins in their opening weekend of conference play and are brimming with confidence. Include the fact that they handed current No. 1 North Carolina their only defeat and the Broncos appear to be heavily outmatched. However, if there was ever a year where an upset was likely, this would be it. The Broncos completed one of their most suc-
cessful non-conference schedules in Dick Davey’s tenure, and came out with big wins against Stanford and Utah. They also played Air Force and Kentucky. Although the ‘Zags are still the West Coast Conference favorites, they aren’t quite in the same sphere in terms of talent as they have been in the past. Last season and years before, players such as Ronny Turiaf and Adam Morrison were sure-bet NBA players. Before them, Blake Stepp and others littered the Bulldogs squad with talent. This year, although still talented, they don’t have the caliber of player that we’re used to seeing out of Spokane. An upset is much more than wishful thinking. ◗ After last season’s ticket debacle where many students were denied entrance, the Ruff Riders decided to hand out 850 hard tickets a few days before the game on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets to the public were sold out by Dec. 10. Contact Mike Kaufmann at (408) 551-1918 or mlkaufmann@scu.edu
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Tough competition boosts RPI CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 definitely a good experience in that it prepared us for what we’re going to see later on.� Aside from the in-game experience, the Broncos also benefited financially from making the trip. According to Athletic Director Dan Coonan, away games such as the one played at Kentucky can have paydays that range from $45,000 to $60,000. This money benefits the entire athletic department and supports both the school and the budget. Both Davey and Coonan confirmed plans for similar games in future years. “We definitely want to have more games like this, but we just don’t know who as of yet,� said Coonan. It’s not by chance that both home and away games against tough opponents are scheduled, either. This season was no different. The Broncos arranged one of their toughest schedules yet, playing teams such as non-conference opponents Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Stanford and, of course, Kentucky. According to Davey, the purpose is two-fold: not only does it help prepare the team for tough conference games, but it also increases their chances of making the NCAA tournament.
“We try to play power teams in the preseason in order to boost our RPI and strength of schedule,� said Davey. “Hopefully it helps us make the tournament even if we don’t get the automatic berth from winning the WCC Tournament.� So far, this approach has proven effective for the Broncos, as they are off to one of the best starts in Davey’s 15-year career at Santa Clara. The Broncos are 11-5 overall, with their most recent win coming in the conference opener against St. Mary’s. RPI only helps a team gain an at-large berth into the NCAA tournament. It’s highly unlikely that the Broncos would receive an at-large bid, simply because the WCC is comparatively weak versus other conferences. The WCC’s lone automatic berth is awarded to the team that wins the conference tournament. “At this point, it looks like we are going to need to win the conference tournament in order to advance,� said Davey. “We at least need to play in the championship game.� Ideally, Davey says, tough nonconference opponents will have prepared his team for the rigors of conference play, and, ultimately, for their competition in the conference tournament. “I like the adversity of a tough game situation,� said Davey. “If
you can perform under stress, the experience is positive.� Games such as the one in Kentucky not only provide this sort of experience, but they also help build team camaraderie. “I think it’s fun for the guys to be able to say they played at a famous venue,� said Davey. Angley agreed, citing both the 2004 North Carolina game and Kentucky as some of his more memorable and favorite matchups as a Bronco. In the North Carolina game, the Broncos upset a heavily favored Tar Heel squad 77-66. North Carolina won the national championship that year. Of course, these games don’t come without their fair share of heckling. “When you are playing in a shade of blue and your colors are red, it’s hard not to stick out,� said Angley. Contact Chris Furnari at (408) 5511918 or cfurnari@scu.edu
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Of course. The Boise State Broncos won every single game on their schedule, a feat that neither team playing in the national title game accomplished. However, their strength of schedule and the conference they play in is the only thing beyond the team’s control, yet it’s the only thing keeping them from contending for a national championship. Since 1999, the Broncos have accumulated an 85-16 record, won seven conference championships and have come out victorious in five of seven bowl appearances in that time, making them a highly successful program by any standard. In addition, Boise St. has finished first or second in the nation for total points scored in four of the last five years. Thus, not only does Boise St. beat virtually any opponent they face on their schedule, but they do so in convincing fashion. They won all of their games, finished second in the nation for total points and beat the most successful college football team in the history of the sport when they took down Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. What more could you ask for? Like Ian Johnson, I’m proposing that you give them a shot, and consider Boise St. for the national title game. -Joe Doss-Antoun
Absolutely not. First and foremost, I understand that they beat every team in front of them, but that doesn’t hold any weight when their only quality opponent was Oklahoma, who they beat in overtime. They struggled against San Jose State (not exactly a juggernaut) and only beat Hawaii by a touchdown. I love the underdog flavor that surrounded this team, but there’s no way they would compete with Florida or Ohio State. If you thought watching Ohio State get manhandled was bad, picture Florida playing a Western Athletic Conference team with far less talent than Ohio State. Boise recruits are often guys that were overlooked or passed on by major programs. Ian Johnson, the Boise tailback, is the perfect example, as he was passed up by USC and UCLA before catching on at Boise. If Boise State thinks they deserve to be in the national title game, they need to prove it by beating strong non-conference opponents, rather than beating up on Sacramento State and Wyoming. Try playing a schedule like that of Arkansas, who had four losses all to teams that finished in the top five in the media poll. Great story, good team, but not close to a national champion. ‰.JLF ,BVGNBOO
Jack Wall, All-American By Chris Furnari THE SANTA CLARA
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Sophomore water polo player Jack Wall is quickly adding to his already impressive list of notable recognitions. Wall was selected as an honorable mention All-American by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches following a 2006 campaign in which he led the Broncos to a 4th place Western Water Polo Association finish. “Jack was selected not only because of his ability, but also because he helped our team finish so well,� said head coach Keith Wilbur. Wall received an All-American honorable mention after leading the Broncos with 70 goals and 21 assists. Wall was one of only eight WWPA players — and 40 players nationally — to receive this recognition, and coach Wilbur couldn’t be more excited. “I’m excited for Jack. It’s well deserved that he got it, and I’m happy for him,� said Wilbur. Wilbur also noted that Wall himself was surprised at the selection. “I think Jack was even a bit surprised that he was selected, but nonetheless he earned it,� Wilbur said. According to Wilbur, Wall’s All-
American selection is not only outstanding for Jack, but also for the team. Wilbur believes that it can help recruit prospective players. “It gets our name out there,� said Wilbur. “In terms of recruiting, guys see that you can come here and get recognized. So hopefully that will help draw players to the program.� Wilbur is also hoping that Wall’s selection will help boost play from other players on the team. “I think Liam Farrell has the chance to follow in Jack’s footsteps,� said Wilbur. According to Wilbur, this is the first All-American he has coached in his five years at Santa Clara. While official records have not been kept since the teams inception, it is speculated that Wall may be the first ever All-American for the water polo program. This season, Wall was also named to the All-WWPA first team after being awarded newcomer of the year in 2005. Next season, the Broncos will look to build upon their success behind the leadership and experience of Wall, as they try and dethrone the top three traditional powers in the WWPA. Contact Chris Furnari at (408) 5511918 or cfurnari@scu.edu
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Bronco fans accept defeat? The men’s basketball team will play their biggest game all season Saturday against Gonzaga. The Leavey Center will be filled to capacity with raucous fans ready to cheer on the Broncos. But every attendee should take a second and consider why this game is such a big deal. Are you star-struck by Gonzaga’s success or rightfully bitter about our own program’s relative weakness? Why is this the most anticipated game of the year, even though they aren’t our rivals by any means? Most rivalries are based on location. Eight miles of “Tobacco Road� separates Duke and North Carolina. UCLA and USC are on opposite sides of Los Angeles. Your token rival high school? Probably right down the street. Spokane is 905 miles away from Santa Clara. What about fierce competition? Nonexistent. They’ve bested the Broncos 11 times in a row. This isn’t David vs. Goliath, either. Try seven Davids against a completely unconcerned Goliath. Gonzaga has won seven of the last eight WCC tournament titles. And no matter which statistic you look at, whether it be Coach of the Year awards, all-conference honorees, scoring averages or NCAA tournament berths, Gonzaga’s program stands out in the WCC like LeBron James in an intramural game. Fans and players need to stop being star-struck by Gonzaga. The allure of seeing NBA talent is understandable, but Gonzaga isn’t Duke. They don’t have a national title-filled tradition that automatically attracts the best recruits. With knowledge that our program is not inherently weaker, Gonzaga’s triumphs should eat away at every Bronco fan and player. So please, don’t throw a party after a 13-point loss and invite the opposing team this year. It’s not enough to be on the same court with Gonzaga. We should be better than them. Think about it: Would any blue chip recruit choose Spokane over the Bay Area if we had a comparable program and a commitment to winning? Whether you enjoy gawking at Brody or are diehard enough to follow the team to the conference tournament every year, I hope every Ruff Rider brings their “A� game to the Leavey Center on Saturday. But don’t accept defeat or mistakenly believe you’re witnessing something extraordinary. It will be business as usual as Gonzaga defeats another lowly conference opponent. Don’t acceptingly shrug your shoulders or mistakenly think we almost had them. Envy their commitment to success. Contact Bobby Philbrook at rphilbrook@scu.edu
Bronco trip to Kentucky ‘learning experience’ Men’s basketball prepares for strong conference opponents By Chris Furnari THE SANTA CLARA During winter break, the Santa Clara men’s basketball team had the chance to travel to the University of Kentucky and play in Rupp Arena, a venue familiar to the throngs of fans that create a ‘pressure situation.’ Rupp Arena is also home to one of the most storied traditions in college basketball. And, not coincidentally, it’s a difficult place for any visiting team to secure a victory. But if you ask men’s basketball head coach Dick Davey, he’d tell you he has one main goal for every game his team plays: to win. “The bottom line is winning,� said Davey. “Besides that, it’s about how we performed in a pressure situation.� Dick Davey’s goal was simple. Despite losing the contest 74-60, the Broncos took many positives away from a game that had all the capabilities of ending with an ugly outcome. “It’s a learning experience,� said Davey. “It’s a good chance to play in an adverse situation where people aren’t rooting for you.� However, the final score does not reflect just how close the game actually was. Within the first four minutes of play, the Broncos built
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And although the Broncos remained tough in the second half, the game slipped away with just under eight minutes remaining. The score began to lose emphasis for Davey, the long-time Bronco coach, who instead focused on the positives of the long trip. “It was discouraging when in the part of the game where a team wins it, we didn’t perform,� said Davey. “We hope that next
time when we get to that point, we have learned from taking a trip like this.� Bronco players expressed similar sentiments. “Playing in Rupp arena is similar to playing in Spokane,� said junior guard Brody Angley. “The cheering section is right up on you in both environments, so it was See TOUGH, Page 15
Women’s basketball looks to defend title By Joe Doss-Antoun THE SANTA CLARA This week the women’s basketball team has begun their quest to repeat as champions of the West Coast Conference, and, like last year, they will rely on their highpowered offense to lead the way. After 15 non-conference games this season, the Broncos rank second among WCC teams in total scoring, third in field goal percentage, and first in 3-point field goal percentage. “We like to play it up-tempo and put pressure on the defense from an offensive standpoint,� said head coach Michelle BentoJackson. While Santa Clara led the conference in most shooting categories a year ago, the highly competitive WCC will keep the Broncos pushing for more. “Our conference has tremendous talent, so we’re going to have
to bring our ‘A’ game every night,� said Bento-Jackson. While no WCC team finished their non-conference schedule with a winning record last season, when combined, the entire conference totals a 62-55 non-conference record this season, including four teams with a winning record. “I feel like we can beat every team in the conference and that we can get beat by every team in the conference,� said BentoJackson. Leading the way thus far for the Broncos has been a pair of sharpshooters in junior guard Chandice Cronk and senior guard Ashley Graham. Both Cronk and Graham are among the leading scorers in the WCC. Much of that has to do with their incredible ability to make shots from behind the arch. “We’re a shooting team,� said Graham. “That’s not a secret.� Currently, Cronk leads the
WCC in points per game, while her eight 3-pointers against St. Mary’s on Jan. 7 in the WCC opener gave her 64 on the season, which leads the nation. Additionally, Graham, who ranks second in the WCC for total 3-point field goals made, has helped guide Santa Clara to key victories early in their season. In the final week of non-conference play, Graham averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 assists, and shot 11 of 17 from behind the arc in wins over Toledo and San Jose State. Graham’s efforts earned her WCC Co-Player of the Week, an honor she shared with Jontelle Smith of St. Mary’s. While the combination of Cronk and Graham is frustrating enough for opposing defenses, the Broncos have many more weapons that they will rely on this season. “One of the best things about our team is that anyone can step up and score,� said Graham.
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Keys to victory 1. Keep Raivio in check. The leading scorer for the ‘Zags is putting up just under 20 per game. 2. Don’t believe the hype. This year’s Spokane squad is beatable. 3. Control the glass. The Broncos are huge up front and need to play like it to earn the win.
Some other leading contributors include senior guard Ashley Gonnerman, junior guard Tracey Walker and junior forward Jen Gottschalk. In Sunday’s WCC opener, Gottschalk came on strong with a 27-point, nine-rebound effort. In addition, Walker scored 11 points, while Gonnerman added nine. The Broncos hope to use the momentum of their three-game win streak to propel them into conference play. As the defending champions, they will have a target on their collective jerseys throughout the duration of WCC play. And as everybody knows, winning two conference championships in a row is quite a difficult task. Regardless, the Broncos continue taking aim at that goal this weekend, when conference play picks up again. Contact Joe Doss-Antoun at (408) 551-1918 or jdossantoun@scu.edu
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