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Softball Gets New a Home on Campus Team to begin its first ever season in stadium and bring conference play with it Chris Glennon
The Santa Clara For the first time ever, Santa Clara’s softball team will be playing its home games at Santa Clara. “This is such an exciting time for us,” said Santa Clara’s softball Head Coach Lisa Mize to Santa Clara Broncos Athletics online. “We’ve tried to schedule a lot of home games on our new field and we’re going to push the (studentathletes) this year by scheduling some top teams, like Cal, Stanford, Oklahoma State and now BYU.” The team will play 25 home games this coming season, beginning with a double header on Feb. 9 against the University of Pacific. Although the team will be playing on the field this year, the project is still not entirely finished. A scoreboard still needs to be put in, and other changes will be made once the season is complete, according to Athletic Director Dan Coonan. Permanent dugouts, bullpens, bathrooms, bleachers, and a structure to house any media, announcements, and scorekeepers will also be put in place. “We still have a few million to raise to finish the project,” he said. The team struggled its way to an 11-43 record a year ago, but the value of playing on campus could be huge for the team according to Coonan. Mize seems to agree. “I think everyone is going to be surprised by the crowds we will attract,” she said. “The feedback has already been so positive from the campus community, faculty, staff and students, which is just so awesome for our players. See IMPROVED, Page 11
SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
Bronco Pride Rakes in Exciting Prizes Campus clubs work to encourage participation Mallory Miller The Santa Clara
SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
Student Body President, Jenna Saso, and Editor-In-Chief of The Santa Clara Review, Stephen Layton, scan ACCESS cards for the first event of the Bronco Bonus program. Saso and Layton represent two of many groups working together to boost Bronco spirit.
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The Chartered Student Organizations have rolled out a new program in an attempt to lift lackluster school spirit by providing incentives to bring students out to university sponsored events. The Bronco Bonus program also encourages students to get out and meet one another, a way to build the community on campus. The events are scheduled so that every organization has its own set days for their specific events.
“Unfortunately, a lot of the time, I feel our campus is over-programmed,” said Michelle Tang, director of the Multicultural Center. Bronco Bonus reflects the recent push for student involvement being set by Associated Student Government and President Jenna Saso. Saso and Vice President Matt MacDonald ran on a campaign to “Start Traditions, Leave Legacies.” Efforts can be seen in other venues on campus as well, including a new paint job in The Bronco as part of an effort to make the lounge more popular. The first ever Winter Student Involvement Affair took place on Tuesday. “By being more proactive about communicating with each other and collaborating on something like the Bronco Bonus program, See PROGRAM, Page 3
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1. Lines at Cuba travel agencies on day one of new law: Cubans formed long lines outside travel agencies and migration offices in Havana on Monday as a highly anticipated new law took effect ending the island’s muchhated exit visa requirement. Most Cubans are now eligible to leave with just a current passport and national identity card, just like residents of other countries. And there have been signs that even islanders in
sensitive roles — or open opposition to the Communist government — will be included. Control over who can travel now largely shifts to other governments which will make their own decisions about granting entry visas. Cubans will still find it difficult in many cases to get visas from wealthier nations like the U.S. From AP Reports.
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2. Millions of Hindus bathe in Ganges to cleanse sins: Millions of devout Hindus led by naked ascetics with ash smeared on their bodies plunged into the frigid waters of India’s holy Ganges River on Monday in a ritual they believe can wash away their sins. The ceremony in the northern city of Allahabad took place on the most auspicious day of the Kumbh Mela, or Pitcher Festival, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings that lasts
55 days. Festival official Mani Prasad Mishra said 11 million were expected to enter the chilly water by the day’s end. Over 110 million people are expected to take a dip at the Sangam, the place where three rivers — the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati — come together. From AP Reports. MANISH SWARUP
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4. Officials at Kenyan port found 638 illegal elephant tusks: Custom officials seized 638 pieces of illegal elephant ivory estimated to be worth $1.2 million at Kenya’s main port, evidence of what wildlife officials described as a growing threat to Africa’s elephants. The ivory was in a container destined for Indonesia and was discovered late Tuesday, said Gitau Gitau, the Kenya Revenue Author-
3. U.N. urges focus on North Korea human rights record: The U.N.’s top human rights official said Monday that as many as 200,000 people are being held in North Korean political prison camps rife with torture, rape and slave labor, and that some of the abuses may amount to crimes against humanity. The U.N. Human Rights Council and the U.N. General Assembly, which includes all 193 member nations, have condemned North
Korea’s human rights record, but stronger action is needed, including such a probe — one authorized by the U.N. but performed by experts. The stinging criticism and call from the world body’s top human rights official for “a full-fledged international inquiry into serious crimes” in North Korea comes a year after Kim Jong Un became the new leader of the Asian country. From AP Reports.
ity officer. Gitau said the tusks were from Tanzania. Documents said the container was carrying slabs of decorative stones. The seizure comes about a week after 12 elephants were killed in a Kenyan park and their tusks were chopped off. That seizure found elephant tusks worth $1.4 million. Customs officers seized 779 pieces. From AP Reports.
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CORRECTIONS In “De Saisset Re-Molds Perceptions of Clay,” Professor Francisco “Pancho” Jiménez was misidentified as a Spanish professor. He is actually an art and art history professor (Jan. 7, 2013). In “Workout Options Re-Designed,” the punch cards were incorrectly priced at $40. They are currently on sale for $30. (Jan.7, 2013).
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Classes Help Returnees Program Kick-Off Abroad adjustment made easier by university Rachel Davidson
Associate Reporter While campus adjusts to an influx of nearly 500 students returning to Santa Clara after spending the last several months studying abroad, the returnees often have an even more difficult time simply readjusting to life in America. With the 50th anniversary of Santa Clara’s study abroad program approaching in 2014, there is much to be said, not only about the experience itself, but in the ways that the university welcomes back returning students. In its second year running, Assistant Professor Hsin-I Cheng’s Global Interpersonal Communication class provides a space for students, especially those who studied abroad or on immersion trips, to process the cognitive, emotional and behavioral adjustments that they experience when returning to Santa Clara. There are currently 19 students enrolled in Cheng’s class, representing international programs in Milan, Barcelona, Australia, Belgium, Brussels, London, South Africa, El Salvador and Istanbul. Regardless of where they return from, students universally agree that their greatest desire when returning to the states is to share what they’ve seen, heard
or learned with others. The Office of International Programs aims to create a number of platforms that makes that sharing possible. Assistant Director for Study Abroad Andrea Muilenburg listed the many ways for these students to work with their office, some of which are participating in workshops like Study Abroad 101, How to Succeed in Study Abroad, as well as programspecific discussions during orientation and a number of other ways to talk about their experience with others. Cheng encourages her students not only to talk about individual change, but emphasizes thinking about the future and globalization through an interpersonal lens. Her own background is in intercultural communication and focuses on how traveling affects how people shape and form their identities as well as their relationships. “People become extra aware of their own cultural assumptions,” said Cheng. Student’s experiences abroad make it easier for them to examine their immediate American society and to think about social justice in different ways. This year’s study abroad process has seen its largest applicant pool ever with 510 eager students. The last couple of years have seen a significant increase in the number of applications, attributed both to larger classes admitted into Santa Clara and to the improving economy, according to Associate Provost for International Programs Susan Popko. The
diversity of study abroad locations allows students to apply to 31 different programs around the world. “This is diversity that we want to see, it’s a model of an excellent program on an international level,” said Popko. “We’re happy to see that we’re moving in that direction.” Santa Clara students are lucky, according to Popko, who stated that while we send approximately onethird of our students abroad every year, nationally only four percent of students have this opportunity. In addition to the classroom aspect of Cheng’s course, each student develops a web site about his or her experience. During their final presentations last winter quarter, one parent expressed her appreciation for this project because it made her feel like she was truly sharing this experience with her daughter, a Santa Clara student. A “Welcome Back” reception for students returning from studying abroad will be held on Jan. 22, as the first formal opportunity for students to talk about their experiences. The International Student Services Office will be holding a similar gettogether, the International Cafe. The international programs team is continually striving to ease the adjustment period for returning study abroad students, and Popko in particular looks forward to partnering with other offices to help support these efforts.
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we can make a better effort to go to other events outside our regular circles and see and support what other Broncos are doing.” Students who attend events will get their ACCESS card swiped to keep track of their attendance. As swipe counts go up, students will be ranked in higher categories for prizes. Prizes are made up of five different categories and will range from free trips with Into the Wild to Santa Clara tank tops to gift cards. Students who attend more events are more likely to earn the high
value prizes available The Bronco Bonus Program was first instituted last Saturday, an event hosted by Ruff Riders: the men’s basketball game versus Brigham Young University. The event gained close to 300 swipes and there were Broncos out in the stands cheering on the team. The next two upcoming events that will feature the Bronco Bonus program are on Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Night, and Jan. 24, the women’s basketball game against Saint Mary’s College. Contact Mallory Miller at memiller@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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CAMPUS SAFETY
Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 1/9: A student was reported intoxicated and unable to care for himself in a Swig Hall men’s bathroom. CSS, SCU EMS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. He was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics. His false Texas ID was confiscated. Notifications were made. 1/10: A student was reported feeling ill and then became unresponsive due to excessive alcohol consumption. CSS, SCU EMS, SCFD and paramedics responded. She refused transportation to a hospital. 1/11: A student was found intoxicated and lying on the floor unresponsive outside of her room in Campisi Hall. SCU EMS responded to for medical assistance.
Alcohol Violation 1/11: Two students were found in possession of alcoholic beverages and a fake ID at the Dunne Hall entrance. They were documented, and the alcohol was confiscated and disposed of. The fake ID was also taken. 1/12: A student was found drinking and in possession of alcohol in his room. He was documented and the alcohol was confiscated and disposed of.
Disturbance 1/10: Two non-affiliate guests were reported causing a disturbance in Swig Hall. They were both admonished and asked to leave campus.
Drunk in Public 1/13: Campus Safety assisted SCPD in identifying a student who fled during an investigation at an off-
campus location. The student was identified and taken into custody for being drunk in a public place.
Fire Alarm 1/12: A Benson Memorial Center fire alarm pull station was activated by an unknown person in the middle of the night. CSS and SCFD responded.
Medical Emergency 1/9: A student reported feeling ill and requested medical assistance. CSS, SCFD and paramedics responded. The student was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics. Notifications were made. 1/10: A student reported that he injured his back while taking a shower in Bellarmine Hall. CSS and SCU EMS responded. 1/13: A student reported feeling ill and requested medical assistance. CSS and SCU EMS responded.
Theft 1/9: A laptop computer was reported stolen from a resident’s room in Swig Hall. The room was left unlocked, but the door was closed. 1/9: A student reported that his University Villa gate opener was stolen from his car that was parked in the Schott parking lot.
Trespassing 1/10: Two non-affiliates were observed loitering behind Dunne and Walsh Halls in the middle of the night. SCPD was contacted and responded. They were given a trespass warning and asked to leave campus. From Campus Safety reports. Email news@thesantaclara.com.
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WINTER CLUB FAIR RAISES AWARENESS
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Facebook Updated Web site makes announcement on search feature Katherine Chow The Santa Clara
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Sami Tasaki and Nishad Joshi promote the professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, at the Winter Student Involvement Fair Tuesday Night in the Locatelli Student Activity Center. Registered Student Organizations and petitioning clubs set up their booths in the building in hopes to attract new members and get their name out to the rest of the student body. A variety of clubs made an appearance, including Relay for Life and Engineers Without Borders.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new search feature that’s designed to entice people to spend more time on its web site and will put the social networking company more squarely in competition with Google, Inc. and other rivals, such as Yelp and LinkedIn. Called “Graph Search,” the new service unveiled Tuesday lets users quickly sift through their social connections for information about people, interests, photos and places. Until now, Facebook users were unable to search for friends who live in a certain town or like a particular movie. Facebook users will also be able to enter search terms the same way that they talk, relying on natural language instead of a few stilted keywords to telegraph their meaning. Facebook is a driving force on college campuses, but students at Santa Clara are wary about the new addition to the social media powerhouse. Freshman Josh Taylor is somewhat undecided on the new addition. “I think it can end up being an invasive tool because it can bring up parts of people’s profile from years ago and can end up resurfacing (them),” said Taylor. Only a fraction of Facebook’s more than 1 billion users will have
access to the new search tool beginning Tuesday because the company plans to gradually roll it out during the next year. Not all the interests that people share on Facebook will be immediately indexed in the search engine either, although the plan is to eventually unlock all the information in the network while honoring each user’s privacy settings. This means users can only search for content that have been granted permission to see by their online connections. Though the company has focused on refining its mobile product for much of last year, the search feature will only be available on Facebook’s website for now, and only in English. Although Facebook isn’t trying to fetch information across the web like Google does, it’s clearly trying to divert traffic and ad spending from its rival. It’s the kind of personal data that has been difficult for Google to collect, partly because Facebook has walled off its social network from its rival’s search engine. Instead, Facebook has partnered with Microsoft Corporation to use its Bing search engine to power traditional web searches done through its site. Facebook’s decision to start its foray into search slowly reflects the formidable challenge that it’s trying to tackle. The “social graph,” as Facebook calls it, is its trove of connections between people and things. Contact Katherine Chow at klchow@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852. AP contributed to this report.
CAMPUS BRIEFS
Club for Women Teaches Skills A new club is on its way to the Santa Clara campus that aims to teach women of all majors how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Already 40 strong and with more signing up every week, Women in Business plans to fill a serious need in our on-campus club selection. “Our goal is to help women build their own professionalism,” explained founder and president Nathalie Vu, who was surprised that Santa Clara didn’t already have this club in previous years when she joined last year. Vu first came up with the idea for the new club by discussing the idea with people on different committees like Accelerated Co-operative Education and the Leavey Scholars Program. Through excitement generated on Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets, Vu realized the potential for the club and opened it up to every major, recognizing that women in every field need the skill sets they hope to teach. “This is the perfect opportunity for women at Santa Clara to network, share ideas and seek advice,” said Vice President Logan Peterson. “I want the members to feel comfortable and motivated in an organization that provides them the tools to reach their professional goals.” By the end of the quarter, members are expected to have a reconstructed résumé and know how to tailor it to different needs and positions, a cover letter template, LinkedIn account, one profes-
sional outfit, and one resource to contact when looking for an internship or volunteer work. A Women in Business club already exists in Santa Clara’s MBA program, and the undergraduate staff plans to work with them to develop new ideas and greater networks. The first meeting will be held on Jan. 27, at which time membership will close until spring quarter. The club will be tabling in the Benson Memorial Center during the week of Jan. 21.
Prom Dreams Happen Due to Donations As most college-aged ladies know, one of the most memorable events in our high school careers is prom night. And girls know that the most important part of prom is really the dress. But finding the “perfect” gown is not only an impossible task, but also a financial investment. For girls who can’t afford to splurge on a dress, the challenge of finding a prom dress is a daunting idea. This is why Laney Whitcanack and Kristi Smith Knutson began their non-profit organization, the Princess Project. Their mission is to “promote self confidence and individual beauty” by collecting a variety of beautiful hand-me-down gowns to girls who could not otherwise afford them. The project was founded in February of 2002, and has served over 20,000 girls in need of prom dresses and accessories since then.
There are locations in San Diego, San Francisco and the Silicon Valley that accept donations made in clothing or cash, usually during the months prior to prom season, such as February and March. A $25 donation can send just one girl to prom. Here at Santa Clara, donations can be made up until this Friday, at the Retail Management Institute office in Lucas Hall 111. Anyone that has a dress or accessory they would like to donate is encouraged to drop it off some time before Friday. Don’t fret, donations can still be made in February.
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Parking Pass Alternative at Leavey Last Thursday, Transportation Services announced the installation of a pay station at the Leavey Center Lot, which is now offering single-day and four-hour parking permits to members of the Santa Clara community. In a campus-wide email, Transportation Services Manager Milliecent Kenney described the new pay station as an alternative to the annual or long-term on-campus parking permits. Kenney stated that the pay station is located near the front entrance of the Leavey Center, marked by a “Pay Here” sign. According to the announcement, Leavey Lot users can purchase a sing-day permit for $5 and four-hour permits for $3. The pay station does not take cash as a form of payment, but does accept Visa, Mastercard and Flex. From staff reports.
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OPINION
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Jonathan Tomczak
Santa Clara Was Here First, Deal With It O
ur proximity to Stanford University makes comparisons impossible to avoid. But that doesn’t mean we have to let Stanford define us. I worry we try too hard to be Stanford’s little brother. From the school colors to the palm trees, the campus seems to want to remind everyone that Stanford has left its mark. But, we were here first even our mascot is better. Yet, it’s Stanford that’s become the cool kid. It’s Stanford the neighborhood talks about leaving us standing off to the side like a six-year-old that wants to start shaving early, shouting, “Look at me, look at me!” What we need to realize is that this kind of comparison is entirely unnecessary. Santa Clara doesn’t need to be like Stanford. In fact, Santa Clara shouldn’t even want to be like Stanford. There’s no upside to having that belief. Either we fail, and are compared unfavorably to Stanford, or we succeed and become a carbon-copy Cardinal. If Santa Clara wants the esteem and prominence of Stanford, there’s only one way to do it:
the hard, honest way of establishing our own identity. However, a sibling rivalry can have an upside. Two close universities will undoubtedly strive to improve their academic programs
What we need to realize is that this kind of comparison is entirely unnecessary. in order to compete with each other. Sports teams and academic clubs may work harder to be better prepared for the next match. There’s an important difference, though, between competition and mimicry. Competition calls for finding an idea better than the one before it. Mimicry will only end in status quo. Santa Clara needs to be very careful of falling into the
mimic trap. Innovation is always better than imitation. If Santa Clara wishes to compete with Stanford, it must focus on what’s important: the quality of the academics. Everything else is, by comparison, trivial. The fact of the matter is this: we are not, nor will ever be, Stanford. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Every younger brother or sister has to have that moment when they realize that they are not the same as their sibling. It’s a moment where the strengths they share are a foundation for the differences that make them extraordinary. Santa Clara has plenty of positive traits: our Jesuit heritage, our strong alumni network and our sense of community. In short, Santa Clara is all about its people. Stanford’s size makes it impossible to know many people on a personal level. The bonds of Broncos, in contrast, last forever. Jonathan Tomczak is a junior political science and history double major.
DANIEL NALLY— THE SANTA CLARA
Stanford University and Santa Clara, both located in the Silicon Valley are often compared in academics, athletics and the arts, but the comparison is unnecessary.
Claire Ingebretsen
Golden Globes Misses the Point, Again
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The Golden Globes, an awards show held annually honors television shows and stars in both television and film genres. Although the ceremony is not as presitgous as the Academy Awards, it is an honor to be nominated for, let alone receive, an award for excellence.
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ey! That was Hillary Clinton’s husband!” Only Amy Poehler could successfully upstage President Clinton’s appearance at the Golden Globes. It was only after the show had moved on to another award that
I realized Clinton himself had upstaged the presentation of Steven Spielberg’s film, “Lincoln.” I suppose the name of the game at the Globes was who was upstaging whom. This is not to say that either Clinton or Poehler intentionally
upstaged “Lincoln.” Rather, their comments pointed out the problem I have with the awards ceremony. By filming the awards, the focus of the ceremony shifts from honoring the nominees and winners to putting on a show.
Presenters of the awards are there to be seen, and heard, for approximately 45 seconds. Just recall Salma Hayek posing as she gamely navigated a teleprompter foul-up. The majority of those celebrities are there to network and sell a product — themselves. Frankly, with all of the cameras pointed at the stage, I was surprised not to see a Kardashian lunge for yet another photo op. Furthermore, these actors are there to promote not only the work they are nominated for, but also those who have promoted them. The point of the red carpet is for celebrities to publicize the designers who have decked them out in studs and duds. Nearly all of the victors sheepishly thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for at one point ruining their lives, and now for awarding them with this honor. In fact, after thanking the HFPA herself, Adele went so far as to comment, “I never thought I would be saying that.” The hypocrisy of attending an event hosted by an association whom you despise only points to a lack of reflection or caring on the part of the celebrities. And when it comes to these celebrities accepting their awards, why does it seem like so many actors have such poor public speaking ability? It always strikes me as ironic that these people make a living out of performance art, yet when they are given a mic, they mumble, shrug or otherwise make some nonsensical remarks. Cue Jodie Foster’s rambling acceptance speech. Many of these distracting moments were cut short as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler delivered their
highly anticipated performance as co-hosts. From the impersonations of Julianne Moore to quick-witted comments made by Poehler declaring she and Fey were “going home with Jodie Foster,” they kept the night professional, positive and reminded us of why they were asked to host in the first place. That being said, we have seen both hosts before on television and in movies. Yes, they were fantastic hosts, but they contributed nothing new to the ceremony. Their humor was, as always, on point, but had an air of “been there, done that.” Lastly, I worry that an audience believes a performance is always better on a grand scale. The venue, stage, movie clips, synchronized sound clips and teleprompters all contribute to this fallacy. All of these additions to the ceremony do not enhance the evening — they take away from it. The purpose of the ceremony should be honoring and inspiring other actors and show business folks to aspire to create art on a similar, if not better, level. Claire Ingebretsen is a sophomore political science major and editor of the Opinion section.
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WINTER Quarter
Thursday, January 17, 2013
201 2– 201 3 BA N N AN I N S T I T U T E
Interpreting And Embodying Sacred Texts Across Traditions
In the winter quarter, the Bannan Institute will explore the public significance of sacred texts from diverse contexts and traditions,
including the Hebrew Bible, Qur’an, Christian Scriptures, Bhagavata Purana, Buddhist sutras, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Lectures and events will engage these sacred texts through storytelling, critical analysis, illuminations, communal and personal interpretation, electronic media, proclamation, art, and interreligious dialogue. Dialoguing with Hebrew Scriptures
Dialoguing with Christian Scriptures
MANY SENSES OF SCRIPTURE: TEXTUAL DIALOGUE AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
PEARLS, PRODIGALS, AND SAMARITANS: JESUS’ PARABLES AS JEWISH STORIES
Michael Fishbane, University of Chicago Divinity School
Amy-Jill Levine, Vanderbilt University
January 22, 2013 | 4–5:30 p.m.
March 7, 2013 | 4– 5:30 p.m.
St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons
St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons A.-J. Levine will also offer a workshop for teachers/ clergy/religious practitioners on Jewish Readings of the New Testament on March 8, 2013, 9 –10:30 a.m., Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center. Register online at www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter.
Dialoguing with Hindu and Buddhist Texts CREATION AND CHAOS IN HINDU SACRED TEXTS
Ravi M. Gupta, College of William and Mary February 5, 2013 | 4– 5:30 p.m. St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons
CONTESTED ORIGINS: THE HINDU HYMN OF THE PERSON, THE ORIGIN OF THE CASTE SYSTEM, AND THE BUDDHIST RESPONSES
David Gray, Santa Clara University February 28, 2013 | 4– 5:30 p.m. St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons Zen Master Bon Seong of the Empty Gate Zen Center, Berkeley, Calif., will offer a Day of Mindfulness and Zen Meditation: Text as Practice, on February 9, 2013, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. in the Multi-faith Sanctuary, St. Joseph Hall. Register online at www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter.
TEXT AND PEN: THE LEGACY OF BIBLICAL ART AND THE SAINT JOHN’S BIBLE
Eric Hollas, O.S.B., St. John’s University February 12, 2013 | 5:30 –7 p.m. St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons The Bannan Institute will also sponsor a Faculty/Staff Lenten Reflection Series, using illuminations from the Saint John’s Bible: Visio Divina–Reflecting on the Word through the Saint John’s Bible, February 15, 2013 thru March 15, 2013. Register online at www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter.
Dialoguing with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION AS SACRED TEXT: REFLECTIONS ON THE RELIGION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Michael Perry, Emory University School of Law March 14, 2013 | 4– 5:30 p.m. St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons
Dialoguing with the Qur’an SACRED DIALOGUES ACROSS THE QUR’AN
Ingrid Mattson, Huron University College, University of Western Ontario February 20, 2013 | 4– 5:30 p.m. St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons
Sacred Pixels: Exploring Sacred Text in Digitally Integrated Culture A Public Learning Series
Contemporary culture has become increasingly digitally integrated, enabling us to approach almost every aspect of our lives, including religion and spirituality, as part of a widely distributed digital crowd. This series explores how digitally integrated spiritual practices form new sacred texts and how they engage the resources of traditional religions in local and remote conversations.
Sacred Texts Exhibit
Curated by Elizabeth Drescher and Paul Soukup, S.J., Santa Clara University
DIALOGUING WITH SACRED TEXTS: AN EXHIBIT OF SACRED TEXTS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
This exhibit brings together contemporary artists, working in a variety of media, to engage the unfolding dynamic of sacred texts. Works incorporate an array of sacred texts and highlight interventions, alterations, and adaptations of such materials. Ancient and contemporary sacred books and objects from diverse traditions are also included in the exhibit to enhance an understanding of the transpotency of sacred texts across time and traditions. The exhibit highlights the work of Renée Billingslea, Meg Hitchock, Lisa Kokin, Thomas Ingmire, Mel Day, and others.
ENGAGING DIGITAL SPIRITUALITY
February 15, 2013–June 30, 2013
Heidi Campbell, Texas A&M University and Lisa Webster, senior editor, Religion Dispatches
Archives and Special Collections, Library and Learning Commons
January 23, 2013 | 4–5:30 p.m.
Curated by Michelle Townsend
Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
Opening Reception: February 21, 2013 | 5 –7 p.m.
SACRED GAMES
Co-sponsored with Archives and Special Collections
Rachel Wagner, Ithaca College and Sean O’Callaghan, Regina University January 30, 2013 | noon–1:30 p.m. Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center THE DIGITAL CANON AND DISTRIBUTED FAITH
Alex Pang, Stanford University and Rev. Kimberly Knight, pastor, Koinonia Church of Second Life Shoonya (detail) Meg Hitchcock
Transcript (Kaddish) Lisa Kokin
Human Cosmos Thomas Ingmire
Absorption Practices Mel Day
February 13, 2013 | 4– 5:30 p.m. Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter | 408-554-6917 | ignatiancenter @scu.edu In compliance with the ADA/504 please direct your accommodation requests to the Ignatian Center at 408-554-6917 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
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“Charisma!” Brings Emotions To Spotlight Six students’ performances show the human spirit Philip Sykes
Associate Reporter With the Theatre and Dance Department’s winter season opening fast approaching, the first show of the year, “Charisma!,” looks promising. The Charisma group consists of six students within the department who created their own theatrical pieces based on the retreat experience they shared at the beginning of fall quarter. The show, which is generally under an hour long, will feature dance, music and spoken word performed by students. Senior lighting designer Nick Kumamoto described the show as “six triple threats (music, theatre and dance) get together and write and perform a show about life, art and the transcendental.” The show is in many ways drawn from the life experiences of the participants. Senior Matt Lee described an overarching aspect of this year’s show as having a central theme of “over coming fears, and realizing dreams.” Senior Briana Mitchell agreed, stating that all of the pieces deal with “the journey that an individual goes on, realizing their full potential and realizing the necessity of community and its relation to themselves
as well as those around them.” “It’s almost like a journey,” Mitchell continued, “and this is the embodiment of that journey” adds Lee. “Charisma!” is also a story of the piritual embodiment of the journey that we all experience in our day-to-day lives. “Even in the four years of ‘Charisma!’ that I’ve been here, every single one has explored that concept differently” said Mitchell. “Finding your center through your relationships and your art provide you with that strength.” Lee said, “it’s not something religious. It’s about finding your own spirit.” Kumamoto also pointed out that over the years, while each Charisma group is very different, there are things that come up “over and over again, beyond the obvious. It’s not necessarily because of the content the students are asked to produce, but because it’s a commonality to the human condition, to the arts and where we all are in our lives.” Faculty assistant Carolyn Silberman states that “Charisma!” is a unique experience in that everything is an original work in which the participants are “playing themselves. You never know where that is going to take you each year.” Silberman states that for her, as a generation removed, it is fascinating to see how the students of today tackle the various challenges that present themselves. “This presents an opportunity to see the next generation coming forward with conviction, determination and hope,” said Silberman. “For me, the arts have always been
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The students of “Charisma!” bring a huge range of personal growth to life in a visual representation of the journey through spiritual and emotional development. While the show is a tradition for the Theatre and Dance Department, each year brings something new.
that place, and that’s a spiritual experience.” Junior Savannah Foulz-Colhour hopes that people coming to “Charisma!” will be able to come with an open heart and mind and be willing to be fully present in experiencing the performance. The show deals
How to Hit the Ground Running Getting motivated for a new quarter can be easier Samantha Nitz
Associate Reporter After finally trudging back to classes last week, the realization has finally hit the student body: the new quarter has begun. With it comes the expectations of heavy homework loads, sleepless nights, difficult tests and the dreaded stress about getting good grades. Many students are having difficulty realizing that break is over and trying to get motivated once again. How can you break yourself out of the vacation lifestyle? The first step in regaining some motivation is to dig out the old planner. During the holiday break, planning your days was hardly necessary, especially when your biggest time commitment was 12-hour sleeping segments. However, now that the metaphorical school bell has begun ringing once again, it’s necessary to meticulously manage your time. Make sure to write down all your homework as well as your extracurricular activities. Also make sure to schedule in both a beginning and end to social time so you know when
to get back to work. An impromptu plan to catch up or watch ScoobyDoo could quickly change from an hour long meet up to a four hour affair. When you realize your Aplia deadline has passed and the only thing you’ve gotten accomplished is knowing the names of everyone in the Mystery Gang, something has gone amiss with your planning.
Starting off a new quarter can be stressful, but denying its existence won’t help you succeed.
Another way to ease yourself back into the academic mindset is to be sure to contribute verbally in class. For those of us who spent the month off watching Netflix in our rooms, this will be especially difficult. However, talking can be a huge contributing factor to your grade for the quarter. These first few weeks
are your chance to get off on the right foot, so give your input no matter how out of practice you may feel. Engaging yourself will help you feel more connected to the course material and, in turn, more invested and motivated to do well in the class. One final strategy that may help raise your levels of ambition is to find friends within your classes. Seeing 30 new faces at once is daunting on the first day of class, but feeling connected to your peers will make you more eager to attend class and be an active learner. Just strike up a conversation and make an effort to work on homework with someone new. By interacting with other students you might actually begin to enjoy the class, and nothing is more motivating than feeling passionate about your work. Starting off a new quarter can be stressful, but denying its existence won’t help you succeed. Instead, you should dive right in and become comfortable and interested in the topics you are learning. Utilizing simple strategies will lead to a much better start of the quarter. College is something to enjoy and, with a little extra focus and positivity, getting back into academic rigor after a long break should just be another great part of your experience. Contact Samantha Nitz at snitz@ scu.edu.
with a wide spectrum of human experiences in just a short time. The show opens this Thursday and will run through Saturday, with shows starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Fess Parker Studio Theatre. Tickets are $5 and are available at SCU Presents online or at the box office.
“Charisma!” has done nothing but impress its audience over the last several years and will surely do the same once more, so don’t miss your chance to check it out. Contact Philip Sykes at psykes@ scu.edu.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
Students sound off on the best and worst of Bronco life Thumbs up to cute couples that aren’t nauseatingly affectionate in public. Thumbs up to being able to wear cozy scarves and sweaters. Thumbs down to the lack of fun destinations within walking distance of campus. Thumbs down to feeling like a zombie in 8 a.m. classes.
Submit Thumbs p or Thumbs down to sameza@scu.edu
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The Santa Clara
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Scene Spotlight
Lauren’s Locales: Yosemite National Park
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Glacier Point is just one of many astounding sights visible at Yosemite National Park.
Lauren Bonney
Associate Reporter Take in these winter months with a road trip to beautiful Yosemite
National Park. Yosemite is one of the most iconic and picturesque national parks in California and has been made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
Yosemite is gorgeous year round; however, a great time of year to visit is during winter. There are fewer visitors crowding around the most popular destinations and you still get to enjoy those breathtaking views. Regardless if there is snow on the valley floor or it happens to be a dry winter, Yosemite will not disappoint. Hike along one of the many trails that wind their way across the valley floor, or visit some of Yosemite’s many waterfalls that run even during the driest winters (the Yosemite, Bridalveil, and Vernal Falls are pretty spectacular). Often times, the colder weather prompts cozier activities that allow visitors to have a low-key trip and just sit back, relax and enjoy the grandeur of Yosemite National Park.
Curry Village Ice Rink Stop by and go ice skating with Half Dome towering over you. If you go at night be sure to bring s’more makings; a bonfire attracts many visitors to indulge. ROADTRIPSFORCOUPLES.COM
Ahwahnee Hotel If you are done for the day and need somewhere to warm up, snuggle up in front of one of the Ahwahnee Hotel’s grand fireplaces with hot cocoa and a good book.
Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu.
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Running Routes: Around Campus and Beyond Franklin Square
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SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
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Samantha Juda
What’s your favorite thing about being a Bronco?
Natalie Yacob, ’14
Chris Rincon, ’15
Elizabeth Allen, ’15
Jaime Loo, ’15
Kiara Machuca, ’15
“Honestly, everything. And Campbell - the villas”
“The food.”
“The friends I’ve made here.”
“We are rated, in attractiveness, ‘A’ and ‘A plus’ for both males and females.”
“The basketball games. Seeing the fans.”
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK
SEE “CHARISMA!”, 1/17. 1/18 & 1/19 SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
1/17 | THURSDAY Forge Work Day Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: The Forge Garden Why Go? Take a break and get your hands dirty working in the university’s urban garden. President’s Speaker Series: Amy Tan — The Opposite of Fate: Memories of a Writing Life Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Mayer Theatre Why Go? What inspires a person to create? Taking cues from her life and reflecting on the nature of creativity, best-selling novelist Amy Tan explores the events that made her a writer. Cost: Student tickets are free, but seating is limited. APB Movie Showing: “The Other Guys” Time: 8 p.m. Location: Locatelli Student Activity Center Why Go? Come to Locatelli this Thursday for a free screening of “The Other Guys.” Featuring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, “The Other Guys” tells the story of two mismatched New York detectives who finally get their chance to shine. Free snacks will also be provided. “Charisma!” Time: 8 p.m. Location: Fess Parker Studio Theatre Why Go? Watch students from the theater department as they reflect on their lives in an intimate exploration of spirituality and the arts that combines art, music, dance and spoken word.
1/18 | FRIDAY “Charisma!” Time: 8 p.m. Location: Fess Parker Studio Theatre Why Go? Watch students from the theatre department as they reflect on their lives in an intimate exploration of spirituality and the arts that combines art, music, dance and spoken word. ESS Seminar Series: Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services:
Concepts, Methods and Applications Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Kennedy Commons Why Go? Featured speaker, Shan Ma, an economist working with the Natural Capital Project, will be speaking on the economic valuation of ecosystem Services: Concepts, Methods and Applications. Faculty Recital Series: From Mozart to Jazz — An Eclectic Evening of Chamber Music Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Recital Hall Why Go? The Santa Clara University Music Faculty perform music by: Wolfgang Mozart, George F. Händel, Johannes. Brahms, Amy Beach, John Cage, Rebecca Clarke, André Previn, Jimmy Van Heusen and Bill Stevens.
SEE PRESIDENT’S SPEAKER SERIES: AMY TAN, 1/17 SEAVOICES.COM/
1/19 | SATURDAY Pinnacles Overnight Time: 9 a.m. Location: Pinnacles National Monument Why Go? Join Into The Wild Club on an overnight camping trip. Sign up in Benson Memorial Center this week from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost: $30 per person “Charisma!” Time: 8 p.m. Location: Fess Parker Studio Theatre Why Go? Watch students from the theatre department as they reflect on their lives in an intimate exploration of spirituality and the arts that combines art, music, dance and spoken word. Women’s Basketball vs. USF Time: 2 p.m. Location: Leavey Center Why Go? Support the Broncos in their game against the Dons.
1/20 | SUNDAY Liturgy Time: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Location: Mission Church
SEE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL vs. USF, 1/19 KATELYNN CUSTUS FOR THE SANTA CLARA
Pinnacles Day Hike and Overnight Time: 7 a.m. Location: Pinnacles National Monument Why Go? Join Into The Wild Club on a day hike. Sign up in the Benson Memorial Center this week.
1/21 | MONDAY Martin Luther King Jr. Day Why Go? Federal Holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
1/22 | TUESDAY
1/23 WEDNESDAY
Creating a Culture of Care: Herbrew Scripture and Jewish Tradition on Charity and Hospitality Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: Library Viewing/Taping Room B Why Go? Join Michael Fishbane, the Nathan Cummings Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago, in his presentation that will illustrate this interplay with examples from the Book of Genesis, Psalms and the Song of Songs.
Music at Noon: Moroccan Gnawa Trance Music Time: 12 p.m. Location: Recital Hall Why Go? Yassir Chadly will be sharing his hypnotic Gnawa music from Morocco, joined by guests Tim Fuson and Hafida Ghanim.
To suggest events for the calendar please contact Samantha Juda at: sjuda@scu.edu.
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The Santa Clara
WCC STANDINGS Men's Basketball Team San Diego Gonzaga (No. 8) Brigham Young Saint Mary’s Portland Loyola Marymount Pepperdine Santa Clara San Francisco
WCC 4-0 3-0 4-1 3-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 0-4
Overall 11-8 16-1 14-5 14-4 8-10 8-9 9-8 12-6 7-10
WCC 3-0 3-0 3-1 2-1 2-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 0-4
Overall 12-4 11-4 12-4 10-6 10-6 4-10 7-10 8-9 5-12
Thursday, January 17, 2013
BYU Bests Broncos in Leavey
Women’s Basketball Team Brigham Young Saint Mary’s Gonzaga Santa Clara San Diego Pepperdine Loyola Marymount San Francisco Portland
UPCOMING GAMES Men's Basketball Santa Clara @ San Francisco Santa Clara @ Pepperdine Bakersfield @ Santa Clara
Thu. 1/17 7:00 p.m. Sat. 1/19 7:00 p.m. Wed. 1/23 7:00 p.m.
Women's Basketball Santa Clara @ Pepperdine San Francisco @ Santa Clara Saint Mary’s @ Santa Clara
Thu. 1/17 7:00 p.m. Sat. 1/19 2:00 p.m. Thu. 2/24 7:00 p.m.
BRONCO BRIEFS Women’s Water Polo It was recently announced that the Sullivan Aquatic Center was selected as the host site of the 2013 Western Water Polo Association Championships. Santa Clara was also picked to finish third in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll, only behind Loyola Marymount University and University of California, San Diego.
Women’s Basketball The Santa Clara women’s basketball game against Gonzaga University on Feb. 21 will now start at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. due to the fact that it will be broadcast to a national audience on the NBC Sports Network.
Men’s Club Volleyball The Santa Clara men’s volleyball club team beat Stanford University’s club team three games to one last Friday. The Broncos were led by three players who had double figures in scoring and Avery Reiss who hit 1.000 one the day. The team also has been getting solid contributions from a younger crop of players, including six freshman, two of which were in the starting lineup against the Cardinal. They will be back in action this holiday weekend with games at home against the club teams from San Jose State University, Fresno State University, and on the road against the same Stanford team.
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Evan Roquemore, point guard of Santa Clara’s men’s basketball team, goes up for a dunk in Saturday’s game against Brigham Young University. Santa Clara lost the game 82-64, due in large part to 18 straight points from Cougars mid-way through the second half right after the Broncos had tied the game.
Santa Clara drops third straight conference game Ryan Mahoney
The Santa Clara The Santa Clara men’s basketball team dropped their third straight West Coast Conference game 82-64 to Brigham Young University on Saturday. The Broncos fought back from a nine-point halftime deficit to tie the game midway through the second half, but then immediately allowed the Cougars to score 18 straight points to put the game away. The Broncos have only won one of their last 22 WCC games. The latest installment featured a characteristic that is becoming a common theme; Santa Clara hung tough against a solid opponent before going cold and dropping the game in the second half. “We let negative energy get the best of us,” said senior forward Marc Trasolini. “Something we pride ourselves on is bringing positive energy and we did a horrible job of that, and it’s something we really need to work on for next week.” Kevin Foster once again led the Broncos in scoring with 22 points. Foster was
coming off a bad shooting night against Loyola Marymount University, where he scored a mediocre 11 points, including a 3-15 performance from behind the arc. Raymond Cowels provided an early spark for the Broncos, connecting on his first three three-point attempts. He would later add one more triple, finishing the game with 14 points. Trasolini added 17 points to what was otherwise a tough game for the Broncos offensively. He also pulled down 14 rebounds. Tyler Haws was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. The 6-5 guard out of Alpine, Utah has become a leader for the Cougars this season, who at 4-1 in the WCC, figures to be a challenge to Gonzaga University and Saint Mary’s College at the top of the league. Santa Clara thundered back into the contest after trailing at the half, thanks in no small part to Kevin Foster, who scored 11 points including three 3-point baskets in the first three minutes of the second half. Foster made one of two free throws to tie the contest at 50-50 with 13:37 remaining. After that, however, Santa Clara failed to score for seven minutes while BYU scored 18 points. The 68-50 hole was too much for the Broncos who never threatened a serious comeback. “We just didn’t respond to the run,” said Foster, who became the conference’s all time leading 3-point shooter during
the game. “Basketball is always a game of runs, and we didn’t respond. They went on a run and we could never catch back up. They’re a good team. We give all the credit to them.” The Broncos turned the ball over 15 times in the contest. “There’s no particular reason for it,” Foster said. “We just have to make sure we’re valuing the ball. Every possession is big. A lost possession becomes a possession that they can score on. They put up 82 points and that won’t be a winning number for us.” Santa Clara falls to 1-3 in conference with the loss. That record may sound worse than it really is, as the Broncos have played two of the league’s top three teams. Still, three losses in the first four contests do not bode well for the team’s chances at a solid finish in the conference. Having nearly blown a 19-point lead in their only WCC win this season, Santa Clara is dangerously close to sitting at the bottom of the conference following last year’s 0-18 campaign. Santa Clara will face the University of San Francisco on the road tonight. USF is Santa Clara’s oldest basketball rival, with the two teams having played over 200 times. Santa Clara won the last match-up earlier this year at home, 74-69. Contact Ryan Mahoney at rmahoney@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Kurt wants you to recycle this issue of TSC!
Lindsay Leo Women’s Basketball The senior forward from San Jose, Calif. had 21 points in a 58-54 win over Loyola Marymount University. She scored six points during a decisive 10-0 run for the Broncos early in the second half. “During the run, we handled pressure, we attacked the basketball and we got it to our bigs and they were able to get it done for us,” said
Head Coach Jennifer Mountain. Leo has been a dominant force for the Broncos this year, averaging 10.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. The women’s basketball team will next be in action tonight when they take on Pepperdine University. They return home to take on the University of San Francisco on Saturday afternoon.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
49ers Head to Second Straight NFC Title Game Kaepernick runs through porous Packer defense Nick Ostiller
The Santa Clara The unproven kid thoroughly beat the former Super Bowl champion and reigning most valuable player. With a strong arm that allowed him to pick the Packers apart from the pocket and speedy legs that helped him break free for big gains, Colin Kaepernick did a little bit of everything in a record-setting, sensational playoff debut — and Aaron Rodgers just couldn’t keep up. Kaepernick passed for 263 yards and ran the San Francisco 49ers right back to the National Football Conference Championship Game with a 45-31 win over Green Bay in an NFC divisional game Saturday night. Kaepernick rushed for a quarterback playoff record 181 yards and two touchdowns and threw two scoring passes to Michael Crabtree. “It feels good. We’re one step closer to where we want to be,” Kaepernick said. “I feel like I had a lot to prove. A lot of people doubted my ability to lead this team.” One of those doubters is Santa Clara junior Andrew Metzger. Although a 49ers fan, Metzger isn’t quite ready to crown his team and its quarterback just yet. “As much as we’d like to say that
Kaepernick’s an elite quarterback, he’s still young and, as we saw in the beginning of last game, he’s still gonna have postseason jitters,” said Metzger. “I don’t think that’s just gonna go away after winning one game.” Despite it being just one game, Sunday’s performance was one for the books as Kaepernick ran for scores of 20 yards and 56 yards on the way to topping the rushing mark of 119 yards set by Michael Vick in 2005 against St. Louis. San Francisco had 579 total yards with 323 on the ground, scoring the third-most points in the franchise’s storied playoff history. “Our offensive line did an amazing job today,” Kaepernick said. “They shut everybody down inside. Our receivers, our tight ends, blocked great outside, and our running backs were running hard, so it made it easier on me.” Crabtree caught touchdown passes of 12 and 20 yards in the second quarter and wound up with nine receptions and 119 yards for the Niners. San Francisco advanced to backto-back NFC title games for the first time since reaching three in a row following the 1992-94 seasons. Students around the Santa Clara campus, many of whom are 49ers fans, relish the chance to watch their local team go deep into the playoffs for a second straight season. Even students who are not from the area, such as Washington native Kelli Ryan, are showing support. “If I had to choose a second loyalty, it’d be the 49ers,” said Ryan,
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Colin Kaepernick looks to pass during the San Francisco 49ers playoff game against the Green Bay Packers last Saturday night. The 49ers won the game 45-31 thanks in large part to the play of Kaepernick, who threw for 263 yards and ran for 181 more on the night.
whose Seattle Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday by the Atlanta Falcons. Had the Seahawks advanced, they would have played San Francisco this weekend, putting Ryan in a dilemma of who to support. But, as it played out, Seattle lost and the 49ers will be playing the Falcons on Sunday instead. This matchup makes life a bit easier for Ryan. “I guess I’ll join the masses and cheer for the team from my second
home,” she said. The 49ers, who have lost two of their last three road games, will travel to Atlanta to take on a Falcons team that boasts a 7-1 record at home this season. Santa Clara junior Luca Signore feels that San Francisco can meet the challenge this weekend, but isn’t as confident about what lies down the road. “I think the Niners have a decent chance after their game against the Packers,” said Signore, “but if they
meet the (New England Patriots) in the Super Bowl, they’ll have their work cut out for them.” Metzger shared similar sentiments about the 49ers’ upcoming task. He said, “I think they’ve got enough talent. It’s just it’s gonna come down to who coaches the best.” Contact Nick Ostiller at nostiller@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Improved Turnout Expected from Student Body Continued from page 1
I think being at home for the bulk of the spring is just a huge celebration for the team and program.” Another thing to celebrate for the program will be its move from the Pacific Coast Softball Conference to the West Coast Conference in 2014. Softball will become the conference’s 14th sponsored sport that year and its champion will receive an automatic birth to the NCAA Tournament. Both the PCSC and WCC sent representatives to make sure the Broncos’ new stadium met their standards. Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. and Devcon Construction have been integral parts to the project. “We’re getting a lot of help from them to get in shape to where we can play,” Coonan said. “It has to be ADA compliant.” The team played its games for many years at Marsalli Park (a half mile from campus) before moving to West Valley Junior College (about 12 miles from campus) a few years ago. “Marsalli Park was adequate but not better than that. (West Valley) is a hike from here,” Coonan said. “You couldn’t expect students to go out there and find it and make that drive. They start games at a time when traffic is intense.” The athletic department believes that attendance levels should increase thanks to the location of the new stadium. “The value of foot traffic that we’ll get from friends of the student-athletes and others walking by and seeing a game will be really cool,” Coonan said. “It’s something we’re really looking forward to.” Contact Chris Glennon at cglennon@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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A member of the Santa Clara softball team slides into third base during practice on Saturday. The team will be playing its home games on campus for the first time this year thanks to the new Santa Clara Bronco Softball Stadium. They will open the new stadium with a double header against the University of Pacific on Feb. 9 and will play a total of 25 home games.
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Brice Kanehira
A Legacy Tarnished Forever?
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hroughout the past decade or so, when you thought of cycling, you thought of Lance Armstrong. He succeeded in popularizing a sport that may not have received as much attention otherwise. Armstrong was consistently questioned for his use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career, . He denied the accusations. In 2012, however, Armstrong experienced a fall from grace. A U.S. Anti-Doping Agency report went into extensive detail of indisputable evidence against Armstrong. Within a year, Armstrong was banned from the sport of cycling, stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and dropped by his sponsor, Nike. His own cancer foundation even had his name removed from them. Armstrong used to be the face of the sport, winning seven consecutive Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005, an impressive feat given that cycling is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Year after year, the world watched Armstrong in awe as he accomplished this extraordinary feat even after being diagnosed in 1996 with testicular cancer that had spread to his abdomen, lungs and brain. Armstrong’s comeback was an inspirational one. His fight against cancer led to the start of his organization, the Livestrong Foundation, which provides millions of dollars towards cancer research and established the popular Livestrong program. It’s a bit difficult to fathom how one athlete could go from a cycling, cancerfighting champion, to another athlete who cheated. The thing is, Armstrong isn’t just any old athlete. It would be absurd to place him in the same category as athletes such as Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa or Marion Jones. Armstrong is the man that people fighting cancer everywhere looked up to and admired so fondly as a role model. Armstrong made an emotional apology to the Livestrong Foundation, and did an interview with Oprah Winfrey, declaring that he had indeed used performance enhancing drugs during his seven Tour de France victories, a drastic change after a decade of denying such accusations. Should Armstrong’s issues in cycling affect his image? It’s easy to argue that Armstrong’s use of PEDs was wrong. It would be easy to look down upon his mistakes. On the other hand, maybe Armstrong’s faults shouldn’t change the way he’s perceived so drastically. Yes, Armstrong made the mistake of attempting to win at all costs, even if that meant cheating. However, that shouldn’t take away the remarkable achievements he made in his fight against cancer. Armstrong’s name may now be removed from any records he set as a cyclist, but there is little doubt that he will forever have an impact on millions of people, whether or not they are affected by cancer. Brice Kanehira is a freshman English major.
Broncos, Leo Leap Over Lions Big game from the star forward helps team top LMU Henry Gula
The Santa Clara Lindsay Leo and the Santa Clara women’s basketball team defeated the Lions of Loyola Marymount University by four points last Thursday, 58-54. The Broncos improved to 10-6 on the season, and 2-1 through the first three games of West Coast Conference play. “Conference opponents are always a battle,” said fifth-year Head Coach Jennifer Mountain. “Everyone scouts and knows all of your tendencies. The fact that we gritted that one out showed poise.” “In the past, we wouldn’t have been as confident in those tight games,” said guard Meagan Fulps. “This year, our confidence is high and we know we will win tight games.” Mountain mentioned that the Broncos have been unable to start games off the way they’ve wanted to. “I thought we started slow,” said Mountain. “Our play in the second half took over the game though. Our defensive energy set the tone, and then we settled down offensively.” Fulps, who felt similarly about the game, said, “We didn’t really play a solid game offensively. We did okay, but our execution has been getting better. Defensively we locked down and had great aggression in getting after their two main players.” The Broncos were led on offense by Leo, who made eight field goals on 15 shots and totaled 21 total points and eight rebounds. “Four of our starters are near double digits in points per game,” said Fulps. “It’s tough to defend us because (our opponents) don’t know who’s going to have a night and that night Lindsay went off.” Center Ruta Zurauskyte led the Broncos in rebounds with 10 and said that her positioning made it easy to grab rebounds when LMU missed a shot. M o u n t a i n , Fu l p s a n d Zurauskyte all agreed that the Broncos’ ability to shut down LMU’s best players, forward Alex Cowling and guard Hazel Ramirez, was the key to the win. Crowling and Ramirez shot a combined 9 for 30 from the floor and 1 for 6 on 3-pointers.
SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
Forward Lindsay Leo drives to the hoop during the Broncos’ 58-54 win over Loyola Marymount University last Thursday. Leo had 21 points in the victory and has helped Santa Clara’s women’s basketball team get off to a hot start in conference play.
“We’ve been starting slow, and it was a reality check at halftime,” Mountain said. “Kind of like ‘hey, we need to pick it up.’ I was pleased with our response in the second half.” Mountain attributed the maturity of the seniors and upperclassmen to the Broncos’ success in close games. “In the past, we would lose close games. Now we are winning them,” said Mountain. “That gives us confidence going into the second half. We thought we were better than (LMU), so that confidence really helped.” The Lions were able to make the game close at the end, but the Broncos made big free throws. As
Zurauskyte said, “A win is a win.” Moving forward, the Broncos hope to work on offense above all. “We need to improve our execution offensively,” said Fulps. “Slowing down, seeing our options, and not making stupid turnovers are things we’ve been working on in practice and hopefully we can bring them over into the game.” “I think we’re in a great position. We definitely have winnable games. This conference is awesome because anybody can beat anybody but I think we can definitely put ourselves in a great position considering three of the four games are at home,” she continued. Mountain stressed a quicker
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start and rebounding from the opening buzzer as keys to moving forward. “If we play defense like we have been I think we’ll be in good shape,” she said. The Broncos will play today at Pepperdine University. “We’re definitely confident and we want to finish at the top of the conference, we’re off to a great start and keep rolling,” said Zurauskyte. “As our coach said, we haven’t beat (Pepperdine) in quite a few years, so we really have a chip on our shoulder. We’re ready to beat them.” Contact Henry Gula at hgula@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.