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Popularity of Study Abroad Takes Off Number of students limited for fall acceptance Matt Rupel

The Santa Clara Students who want to study abroad next year are facing more competition for a limited number of spots.

The Santa Clara Study Abroad Office is being more meticulous as they review bids, and face a record high number of applications for the fall quarter. Each application will undergo

three examinations that review essay responses, GPA and program selection.

“We can’t necessarily accept every application, but what we can do is ensure a fair process,” said Associate Provost for International Programs Susan Popko.

There are currently 510 applicants for the fall 2013 quarter. The entire program for the current year was only able to accept 378 students based on the program’s budget. The number of spots available isn’t likely to change according to Popko, who hopes to approve about 350 students to go abroad in the fall.

Sophomore Maggie Yudkevich applied to study in Spain

for the fall, but is nervous about the higher rejection rates. “If I don’t get to go, I’ll be really upset,” she said.

Over the last two years, the program has seen a spike in popularity, partly due to the growth in class size, said Popko. But the office is not able to send more students abroad.

Instead, they’ve added more options for when and where students can go abroad.

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Silicon Valley Leads Statewide Job Growth Local companies hire a diverse spread of graduates Robert Wear

Associate Reporter The Silicon Valley is leading the rest of the country out of the recession with increased jobs, income and initial public offerings last year, according to a new regional report.

Russel Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, said that with 92,000 new jobs in a year, the region is “back to what we haven’t seen since the dot com.”

With the rapidly growing number of new startups in the area, the job hunt has become slightly less stressful. Many of these brand new companies are looking to fill entry-

level positions with recent graduates that have diverse academic backgrounds. Many of them are open to hiring students that have degrees in liberal arts and other less specific disciplines. Apple and Google hire

“I feel like we’re in a perfect position to contribute to the ever-progressive job market” more Santa Clara graduates into non-technical, than into technical positions, according to Elspeth Rossetti, director of the Career Center.

Silicon Valley saw a 3.6 percent

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growth rate between 2011 and 2012, compared to 1.7 percent statewide.

Incomes also rose 2.2 percent.

Many Santa Clara students have noticed a difference in the market for graduating seniors.

“I’ve seen how the growing job market has made it easier on a lot of my friends at this school to find jobs compared to my friends at other schools,” said senior Amando Argueta-Vogel.

This has caused many students to look for careers in the Silicon Valley post-graduation.

“Having gone to Santa Clara, I feel like we’re in a perfect position to contribute to the ever-progressive job market here in the Silicon Valley,” said senior Will Usdin.

Associated Press contributed to this article. Contact Robert Wear at rwear@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

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2. Turkey pledges support for Syrian opposition: Turkey on Sunday pledged its continued support for the Syrian opposition, saying its leaders should not be pressured into talks with the regime as civil war rages.

Speaking at a security conference in Germany, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said his country supports efforts to end the bloodshed in Syria, but he understands the opposition’s refusal to talk to President Bashar al-Assad after so many Syrian deaths in the fight to topple him.

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4. Thirty-three die in Mexico oil company office building blast: A blast that collapsed the lower floors of a building in the headquarters of Mexico’s state-owned oil company, crushing at least 33 people beneath tons of rubble and injuring 121, is being looked at as an accident although all lines of investigation remain open, the head of Petróleos Mexicanos said Friday.

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of the penny exceeds its monetary value. Production is $11 million a year. The coins, which feature two maple leaves and Queen Elizabeth II in profile, will remain legal tender until they eventually disappear from circulation. The currency museum at Canada’s central bank has already taken steps to preserve the penny’s place in Canadian culture.

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Opposition leaders reject any talks with Damascus until al-Assad steps down. In a sharp departure from their resolve, the coalition’s president, Moaz al-Khatib, said Wednesday he is willing to talk to the regime if that would help end bloodshed.

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1. Canada begins phasing out its penny: The Royal Canadian Mint on Monday officially ended its distribution of pennies to financial institutions. Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced last year they were a nuisance and have outlived their purpose.

While people may still use pennies, the government has issued guidelines urging store owners to start rounding prices to the nearest nickel for cash transactions. Electronic purchases will still be billed to the nearest cent.

The government has said the cost

3. Berlusconi said if he wins, Italians get home tax back: Media mogul Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday promised Italians that if they vote him back into office, he will abolish an unpopular tax on primary residences and refund property taxes Premier Mario Monti’s government made them pay in 2012 as a key austerity measure to rescue the country from the eurozone debt crisis.

Berlusconi abolished the tax in 2008, when he was elected for a third term as premier. But the tax was immediately revived when Monti, an economist and former European

Union commissioner, replaced him in 2011 as Italy sunk deeper into the debt crisis.

Berlusconi is a 76-year-old populist trying for a political comeback despite a recent criminal conviction for tax fraud and other judicial woes.

He told a gathering of applauding supporters in Milan that the property tax so spooked Italians that they cut back on buying consumer goods and quit investing, aggravating the economic crisis in recession-mired Italy.

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is suffering from decades of underinvestment and has been hit by a recent series of accidents that have tarnished its otherwise improving safety record.

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has pledged to open the oil behemoth to more private and foreign investment, setting off warnings among leftists about the privatization of an enterprise seen as one of the pillars of the Mexican state. Peña Nieto has provided few details of the reform he will propose but denies any plan to privatize Pemex.

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Jared Hara, Grace Sakurada and Brandon Ohara of the Hawaii Club at the MCC Presents event as part of Bronco Week in the Bronco, a celebration that fosters and celebrates school pride (top). Students visited the Residential Learning Community Association’s Art Show outside the Harrington Learning Commons (left). Joe Portale pets a goat at the petting zoo (right).

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Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 2/1: A non-affiliate was reportedly found intoxicated and unable to care for himself on the sidewalk of the lot near the Benson Memorial Center. CSS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. He was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics.

2/2: A student was reported intoxicated at an off-campus party and was assisted back to her room. CSS and SCU EMS responded.

2/2: A student was observed intoxicated and attempting to pry open the Benson Memorial Center sliding doors in the middle of the night.

He admitted to drinking and being underage. He was escorted back to his room at Swig Hall. SCU EMS responded to check on his welfare.

2/3: A female student was reported intoxicated in a men’s restroom at McLaughlin Hall and in need of medical assistance. CSS, SCU EMS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. The student was transported to O’Connor Hospital.

2/6: A student was found intoxicated on the sidewalk outside of Buck Shaw Stadium. He was escorted back to his room by CSS. SCU EMS responded to check on his welfare.

Disturbing the Peace 2/3: Several non-affiliate guests were reported causing a disturbance in Graham Hall. CSS responded and escorted the guests out of the building.

Elevator Malfunction 2/1: A Graham Hall elevator was reported malfunctioning while transporting two students to another

floor. CSS and an elevator technician responded.

Fire Alarm 2/1: A Graham Hall fire alarm was activated by burned food in a first floor kitchen. CSS and SCFD responded.

Information Report 2/1: A vehicle was found parked at the University Villas lot without a parking permit and with several unpaid parking citations. The owner was contacted and advised to pay his citations.

2/4: A non-affiliate reportedly drove his vehicle onto the lawn area of Accolti Mall, due possibly to distracted driving. CSS and SCPD responded.

Student Behavior 2/3: Students were observed activating emergency blue phones, then fleeing the area. CSS was able to locate and interview the students. They were admonished and documented.

2/4: A student reportedly climbed onto the rooftop of Campisi Hall to hang a picture as a prank. CSS responded and admonished the student.

Suspicious Person 2/4: An unknown suspicious male was reported approaching female students, making suggestive remarks and behaving inappropriately while on campus. He was gone on arrival, but an investigation is in progress.

Vehicle Impounded 2/1: A vehicle was found parked in the University Villas lot with a reported lost/stolen parking permit displayed.

The vehicle was booted.

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Broncos Read Accepts Nominations Broncos Read is back and in full swing, looking for smiling students to become the new faces that are strategically placed around campus.

Last week, Vice Provost for Information Services and Chief Information Officer Ron Danielson kicked off the 3rd annual Broncos Read campaign, announcing the opening of the campaign’s nomination process in a campus-wide email.

Helene Lafrance, a member of the Broncos Read Committee, said that the campaign is modeled after the American Library Association’s READ posters, which feature celebrities holding their favorite books to celebrate reading. Similar campaigns have been implemented at other universities, including Creighton University in Nebraska.

The Broncos Read campaign is meant to be a fun way to recognize and honor students, student groups, faculty and staff who have made strong contributions to the Santa Clara community, Lafrance explained. The campaign asks members of the university to nominate students, faculty and staff who embody the university’s “3Cs,” conscience, competence and compassion.

The winning nominees will be honored during National Library Week in April. They will be photographed for a Broncos Read posters with a book, newspaper, magazine or other reading material of their choice.

Last year’s Broncos Read honorees included religious studies professor Sarita Tamayo-Moraga, the women’s basketball team, former

Santa Clara Review editor Taara Khalilnaji1 and the Kids on Campus staff. Their posters are featured on the first floor of the library.

Broncos Read is becoming more popular each year.

“Last year, we received close to 90 submissions,” said Lafrance.

She also added that the online submission process has helped facilitate the campaign and that the committee has been impressed with the submissions they have received.

LaFrance said that the nominations are evaluated by the Broncos Read Committee, which include three members of the university library staff, a student and a faculty member.

“Some people get nominated more than once, so we take this into consideration too,” said Lafrance.

This year the Broncos Read Committee may be hiring a student photographer to shoot for a Broncos Read posters, which would offer a student the opportunity to showcase his or her own work.

Professor Chang Introduces New Book “It was like an adrenaline rush, my heart was racing!” said English and ethnic studies associate professor Juliana Chang, Ph.D., throwing her hands up to her face in a dramatic reenactment.

This past Tuesday, Chang delivered a lecture on her new book “Inhuman Citizenship: Traumatic Enjoyment and Asian American Literature.” Chang explained that her desire to focus-in on these particular novels stemmed from the intensely felt reactions she experienced while reading them, stating her emotions to have ranged from sadness and

shock to pure exhilaration.

To start the lecture off, Chang gave the audience a general introduction to the subject matters discussed in “Inhuman Citizenship:” racism, trauma and four specific Asian-American novels examined within her book.

The remainder of Chang’s talk provided a detailed illustration of the in-depth analysis her book details on four different novels.

Chang communicates the idea of hyper-visibility versus invisibility when she recited a passage that describes a Filipino woman struggling to grab the attention of salespeople while shopping at a predominantly white shopping center. This example provided the audience with insight into the complexity within different kinds of oppression.

Chang has already begun cooking up some new ideas. She hopes to begin an examination of the film “Flower Drum Song,” a Hollywood musical that is filled with clichés and offensive Asian stereotypes.

From staff reports. Email news@ thesantaclara.com.

Corrections In “Club Bronco Returns” and “Club Bronco Provides Entertainment,” the events were incorrectly identified with the launch of Club Bronco. Club Bronco actually debuted on Jan. 29 (Jan. 31, pg. 1 and pg. 7).

The Santa Clara strives to correct errors fully and promptly. If you see an error, email editor@thesantaclara. com or call (408) 554-4849.

After six years of working on a blueprint, the environmental studies and sciences department have opened a new Geographical Information Systems lab in Varsi Hall.

GIS is software that enables users to generate and overlay different kinds of special data to create maps, including environmental maps. This is a significant improvement to the class GIS in Environmental Science. Students no longer have to use the communication department’s computer labs in Kenna Hall.

“It was really frustrating to spend an hour and a half on a lab and then have to completely restart, sometimes more than once, because of system failures,” said Samara Haapala, a junior environmental science major.

Students were required to use a Microsoft Windows parallel environment on the Mac desktop computers in Kenna, which caused many glitches with the software.

“We are grateful that the communication department hosted and supported our GIS class in Kenna, but the set-up was not ideal for GIS,” said Associate Professor Iris Stewart-Frey. “ArcGIS only runs on PCs. The dual-boot system was finicky at best, in spite of the best efforts of the lab manager and instructors.”

The new lab includes PCs, updated GIS software and a surplus of data storage capacity. GIS is now going to be included in upper-division courses, and all environmental majors moving forward will be required to take GIS. Faculty members are currently utilizing it for multiple projects in the environmental sciences, and are allowing undergraduates to help conduct research.

The new lab inspired the environmental studies department to pilot the new course, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. Stewart-Frey is experimenting with removing most of the lecture and other aspects of the previous GIS course in order to primarily focus on hands-on application in the new one. The course was also changed due to limited seating in the new lab, and the need to teach a minimum of two sections a year.

GIS is an important skill for environmental studies and science majors to acquire because it helps students observe questions from a spatial viewpoint, “whether if that is about the distribution of species, the density of toxic waste sites, the location of vulnerable populations or the most cost-efficient way to get a commodity from one place to another,” said Stewart-Frey.

GIS can also be used in other fields such as the social sciences, business, economics, engineering, and environmental studies, sciences and environmental justice.

Contact Mallory Miller at memiller@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

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“Offering different opportunities will increase access to students who have not been able to access the program and, we hope, increase the diversity of students who participate,” said Popko.

Typically, though, a vast majority of Santa Clara students go abroad during the fall quarter. Usually, about 96 percent of students who study abroad do so in the fall. This could be because Santa Clara students have the opportunity to get a semester’s worth of credit in a quarter, according to Popko.

“I’m undecided about the idea of going a different quarter,” said Yudkevich. “I really like the idea of like, meeting up with your friends and travelling.”

Nationally though, college students tend to go abroad for a shorter period of time, often during the summer. The Study Abroad Office is trying to encourage students to consider these kinds of options.

Study Abroad Director Andrea Muilenburg has already sent out emails to the fall applicants encouraging students to apply for other opportunities that are available for Santa Clara students to travel.

The Leavey School of Business has the Global Fellows program, which is designed to expand student learning beyond the classroom and around the globe in the summer. Students receive a stipend to fund a working experience where they become emerged into a foreign culture. The expe-

rience is more individual to the student.

“Some may teach, some may work with a business, some may work in an orphanage in India,” said Elizabeth Powers, the director of international studies for the Leavey School of Business.

Similarly, the Ignation Center offers the Donovan Fellowship, allowing students to design their

“We can’t necessarily accept every application, but what we can do is ensure a fair process.” own social justice program. The program initially began as a way for individuals to explore working with communities in the area, and grow around the globe.

Students that get the fellowships don’t have the same academic experience that is found in study abroad. Instead, they spend a majority of their time working in the placements they’re in.

“The heart of this program is to have a community based experience,” said Associate Director for the Ignation Center, Valerie Sarma.

Contact Matt Rupel at mrupel@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4849.

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Jonathan Tomczak

Sending Off the Secretary

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ixty-six people were Secretary of State before Hillary Clinton. Yet, she made the job her own.

Each of the Secretaries of State took up a cause during their term that went beyond mere diplomatic goaltending like the purchase of Alaska by William H. Seward, the signing of the Marshall Plan by George Marshall or the efforts in Bosnia by Madeleine Albright.

While serving at the behest of the president, they nevertheless managed to bring their own outlook to the world stage.

Logging a million miles in four years has not hindered Hillary Clinton from being more than a mouthpiece for men. Her experience on the Senate Armed Services Committee prior to 2009, combined with eight years of watching the Bush administration, provided her with a chance to develop a very specific view of foreign policy: a combination of cooperation and tough negotiation that has been described succinctly as “smart power.”

For Clinton, it was not about one cause; it was about all of them.

Clinton was involved in starting the Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative; opening the Turkish-Armenian border for the first time in decades; working to attack climate change; hammering China on their restrictive Internet policies; and promoting the rights of women and LGBT individuals throughout the world. There’s a reason most of these are not ringing a bell: Clinton was never about only doing what the media would cover. She was about using American leverage to do what was right for the world.

Not everything has gone right for the U.S. in the last four years.

The drawdown in Afghanistan still leaves many questions about the ability of the Afghan troops to provide stability. North Korea has nuclear weapons, and Iran seems to be doing everything it can to join the club. Europe remains economically on edge, and of course, there was the loss of J. Christopher Stevens, U.S. ambassador to Libya, and two other Americans in Libya last September. The legacy of Hillary Clinton, then, is one of both triumph and tragedy. Yes, much has been done, but much still needs to be done .

The relationship between the U.S. and the rest of the world is more important than ever. Also critical is for the U.S. to constantly advocate the freedoms that we enjoy and others are denied. As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton served these interests and her country with distinction. President Barack Obama rated her as among the best. While perhaps it is too early for a ranking, one thing is sure: Hillary Clinton has left very big shoes for John Kerry to fill.

Jonathan Tomczak is a junior political science and history double major.

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Santa Clara provides a wealth of opportunities for students to share wonderful and diverse experiences during their time here. That being said, it may serve you well to prioritize your Santa Clara bucket list. What do you want to accomplish and participate in before you don the cap and gown? The clock is ticking, so start making that list.

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our days at Santa Clara are numbered. Have you accomplished everything you wanted to? Thought not. Here is a list of some must-do’s before you get your diploma.

Travel Picture living with a host family in Burkina Faso, exploring the Jesuit history in El Salvador or even painting murals in rural Nicaragua.

At least once in your four years at Santa Clara, you should take advantage of the numerous opportunities to explore the world that this school provides. From study abroad placements and immersion trips to Global Social Benefit Fellowship placements and the Jean Donovan Fellowship, the travel possibilities are boundless.

If financial constraints limit you, do not fear; the school is mindful about financial aid and travel scholarships when they are needed. Don’t miss out on the many opportunities available here at Santa Clara.

Take at least one class you enjoy It’s quite easy to go through two years and realize you have yet to take a class that wasn’t forced down your throat.

It’s easy to forget to stop and smell the roses when we’re required to take numerous Pathway courses, enroll in three religion

classes and satisfy a variety of other requirements.

If you strategically plan your schedule, you can squeeze in a few classes you actually want to take.

This sounds wild, I know, but it’s been done. If you’re a civil engineer balancing classes on concrete, earthquakes, and structural design, take advantage of the core curriculum to try that ballet class you’ve always wanted or explore digital photography.

Live in Swig Hall, or befriend someone who does As one of the most dense concentration of humans in the Santa Clara County, Swig Hall is much more than a residence hall: It’s a way of life.

Few times in your life will you get to live in a building with so much insanity and young blood. Though there are drawbacks to living in such close quarters (like the swine flu outbreak of 2009), if you’ve survived Swig, you can live anywhere.

Living in Swig is a continuous string of invaluable, unforgettable life lessons you must experience if you really want to say, “I went to Santa Clara.”

Adventure with a fellow Bronco When was the last time you did something spontaneous? Next Sat-

urday afternoon, hop on the Caltrain and explore San Fransisco. Maybe head to Santa Cruz for a hike with some pals. Regardless of what you do, utilize the beautiful Bay Area environment. In short, pop the Santa Clara bubble every once in a while.

Attend Bay to Breakers Imagine every student you’ve ever met at this school unleashed, uninhibited and adorned head to toe in neon or some other outrageous ensemble marching to the Caltrain at 4 a.m.

Consistently, Bay to Breakers is the single most powerful occurrence of spirit I have experienced at Santa Clara. Packed like sardines, Broncos are literally dangling from the second floor, plastered with silly smiles and overflowing with anticipation.

What’s in store the rest of the day? You’ll just have to see for yourself. For now, mark your calendar for this year’s — May 19.

Buck the Zags If you feel like you haven’t gotten your fill of school spirit, attend a Santa Clara game against Gonzaga University. This is compulsory. Clad in crimson with painted faces and raging adrenaline, our student body is a sight to see. Plus, when you see your classmates on Bellomy Street at 2 a.m. lighting a couch on fire in the middle of the street, you can’t help but wonder what havoc would

have erupted if we still had a football team.

Crash the Grad Picnic After four years at Santa Clara, you will quickly find that the best parties at Santa Clara are the ones thrown by Santa Clara itself. Featuring gourmet food, hot California summer weather, several ice cream dispensers, multiple bar and drink stations, catchy music, entertaining dancing, and all your favorite graduating seniors, the Graduation Picnic is amazing. Not to mention, if you’re 21 and have always wanted to play beer pong or flip cup with your roommate’s mom, here’s your chance.

Basically, there’s no reason to ever spend a Saturday alone and bored here. This school has many hidden gems, and you only have four years to discover them.

Natasha Gupta is a senior finance major.

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Paul David

Are Your Classmates Getting Too “Swole”?

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hen I started here at Santa Clara in the fall, one thing struck me quickly: We have an incredibly fit and attractive campus.

We even have the statistics to back it up, with sites like College Prowler rating Santa Clara students as part of the top 10 in the nation for most attractive and fit students. Santa Clara is praised in many circles for how athletic our student population is, but have we taken this image a bit too far?

Most days the gym seems more crowded than the library with one side of the gym plodding away at cardio machines and the other frantically lifting weights, trying to achieve the elusive “swole” status.

The “freshman 15” is almost a myth on this campus. In a country where the obesity rate for adults is past 35 percent, shouldn’t the Santa Clara phenomenon be a model for schools around the country?

Certainly the benefits of diet and exercise are no secret. Numerous studies have found that physical exercise improves mood and creativity, and in a region renowned for its innovation, this is invaluable.

However, the line between passion and obsession is thin.

With the sun out nearly all yearround and beaches only a half-hour drive away, it is no surprise so many are working to keep up their beach body. With the prevalence of bro tanks and tank tops, there is a sense of always being on display.

However, with the pressure of classes and the temptation of latenight Bronco, always looking your best is a bit unrealistic. Being thin and ripped is the expectation, but is this realistic, not to mention healthy, for college students who are already stretched so thin?

There are dark sides to this health craze. The price of staying in the top 10 for most attractive and athletic students can be crash diets and eating disorders. This problem is nationwide, with studies showing over half of college women and a third of men surveyed admitting to resorting to unhealthy habits like anorexia or bulimia in order to reach a desired weight.

Guys guzzle Muscle Milk and girls skip meals, all to be able to walk through campus without having to hide an extra pound or two. The obsession with body image hits women the hardest, with 58 percent of those surveyed feeling pressure to lose weight, while over 50 percent were already at a healthy weight.

Fitness is not all bad though. An active campus makes for a smarter, more creative campus. The American College of Sports Medicine reports that students who exercise regularly, have higher GPAs than those who don’t.

The Malley Fitness and Recreation Center can be a wonderful resource. It can be a great way to unwind after a long day and even meet new people. But it can also

RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA

As many students like to point out, Newsweek named Santa Clara the second most beautiful campus in the U.S. of 2012. The ranking also included the overall attractiveness of the campus community. Attention to appearance is seen throughout the student body.

create a culture obsessed with an unrealistic standard of appearance.

Let’s take Santa Clara off its fitness pedestal for a minute.

Santa Clara’s athleticism brings out the best and the worst in us.

Our emphasis on fitness can cre-

ate a more intelligent, energetic environment, but it can also breed dangerous habits that may follow students for years.

College is a time that begins to mold the person you will be for the rest of your life. Overemphasizing

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appearance as the primary way you see yourself, and how your peers see you does not set you up for a satisfying life.

Paul David is a freshman and undecided arts and sciences major.

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“Images” Brings Stunning Show to Stage

RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA

SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA

“Images 2013” brings together Santa Clara students, faculty and alumni to create a stunning performance of jazz, modern and classical ballet that is sure to impress its audience.

Students studying performing arts put together an unforgettable show

choreographed by alumni Claire Calalo. All eight acts feature unique choreography. Performances are tonight through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Come to Mayer Theatre and be amazed by this breathtaking show.

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CollegeHumor Provides Comic Relief A charismatic performance brings laughter Rachel Davidson

Associate reporter As the midterms, papers and late nights typical of Week 5 made their presense apparent around campus, the Activities Programming Board offered students the chance to take a break with a healthy dose of laughter.

Nearly 130 students crowded into the Locatelli Student Activity Center on Monday night to watch stand up comedians Thomas Dale, Josh Rabinowitz and Streeter Seidell from CollegeHumor get raunchy with jokes and stories that certainly appealed to the college audience, but perhaps would not gain as much applause from young children or parents.

“I’m so glad that I went,” said sophomore Jennifer Barsanti. “It was nice to have this little break after finishing all my midterms last week to get back into the swing of

things.”

CollegeHumor is a comedy website based out of New York City with original videos, pictures and articles regarding campus life. They ran a television series on MTV that starred members of their editorial staff, Seidell included. In addition to an impressive YouTube following online, CollegeHumor has made waves on and off the internet with books, clothes and other merchandise.

It’s not surprising that a great deal of students on campus know and love CollegeHumor and were excited to get the chance to see some of the most popular comedians in an up-and-close performance.

The three comedians hosted by Santa Clara centered their dialogue around their own lives in college, remembering naked runs in the dorm hallways and failed attempts to pick up girls.

Rabinowitz recalled a time when he stalked his friend over the internet with cat noises and Seidell shared his woes of gaining the “freshman 15” — every single year of school. Other taboo jokes centered around sex, drugs and alcohol made up a large portion of the performance.

RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA

Thomas Dale of CollegeHumor delights over 100 students with a hilarious performance highlighting the many aspects of college life.

The group was sent off with a wild round of applause and an impressively long line of students hoping to meet the comedians and snap a picture together.

Crowds left the room with tears

in their eyes and cramps in their abs from buckling over with laughter.

This event was the first to kick off Bronco Week, which will continue through Friday. If you missed the show or just want to get in some

more laughs, check out more from CollegeHumor on their website or YouTube channel.

Contact Rachel Davidson at rldavidson@scu.edu.

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Lauren’s Locales: Sky High Sports Center

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Sky High Sports offers high-energy action that is sure to get your adrenaline pumping.

Lauren Bonney

Associate Reporter Do you need a break from midterms, papers and all things school related? Then come bounce off the

walls at Sky High Sports. This unique place has trampoline floors and walls that make bouncing and jumping fun and easy.

Sky High is conveniently located just a short car ride away and offers

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

Students sound off on the best and worst of Bronco life Thumbs up to the petting zoo and all the cute animals on campus on Wednesday.

Bronco Week closes with a dance on campus

After a long week of midterms, not many things sound better than a night of dancing and enjoying refreshments with your friends, without even needing to leave campus.

Thanks to ASG’s Red and White Ball, this is possible this upcoming Friday night.

Of the many events of this year’s Bronco Week, the Red and White Ball may be one of the most appealing activities of them all.

Santa Clara’s Associated Student Government promotes this culmination of the spirit week each

Submit Thumbs up or Thumbs down to sameza@scu.edu.

Sky High Snack Bar Hungry for a snack? Then enjoy Sky High’s snack bar and take a brief break before continuing your bouncing without even needing to leave from your trampoline marathon.

Jamba Juice Replenish yourself with a visit to one of the numerous local Jamba Juices, one of which is only a five minute drive from Sky High. Add one of their special “Boosts” for an extra shot of vitamins or energy.

Paint the Town Red and White Summer Meza

Thumbs down to the lack of spirit for all the cool Bronco Week activities.

by

Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu.

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Thumbs up to always getting so many friendly greetings while walking around.

Thumbs down to professors with strict attendance policies.

high-energy, active fun.

Dive off of the wall or floor trampolines into the foam pit where you are sure to have a soft landing no matter the flip or trick. Or try your hand at a unique kind of pickup dodgeball game; players use the wall and floor trampolines in creative and resourceful ways that literally knock the opposing team off of their feet.

Another way to get active is to sign up for one of Sky High’s AIRobics classes, which improve balance and coordination, making excercise energizing and easy. An hour of jumping on a trampoline can burn over 1,000 calories, plus it is a fun form of cardio.

Sky High offers weekday specials such as Wild Wednesdays; only $12 for one hour and $1 for each additional hour, so take Van Halen’s advice and “go ahead and jump!”

Samantha Juda

year. The event is an old tradition here at Santa Clara. Hosted on campus in the Adobe Lodge near the Mission Church, the affair is a casual, low-key dance where students can come to cut loose and celebrate being a Bronco.

“It’s gonna be a great chance for everybody to have a good time together and show their spirit.”

“We think that it’s gonna be a great chance for everybody to have a good time together and show their spirit,” said freshman senator Aaron Poor, “and the more people who

show up, the more fun it will be.”

While the Red and White Ball may not sound like a familiar event to students who haven’t been around for long, it was a traditional part of Bronco Week up until a few years ago.

“ASG decided to bring it back as the finale of Bronco Week since it had been a popular event in the past,” said senior senator Josh Ronen.

While the name may sound intimidating, asking a date isn’t necessary. Nor is dressing in formalwear. The goal is simply to bring students together to enjoy one another’s company and dedicate an evening to Bronco Week and the pride of being a Santa Clara student.

The dance is only $5 per ticket, and tickets will be sold right up until 9 p.m. when the event begins.

Contact Summer Meza at sameza@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

What is a Gael?

Briana MacDonald, ’13

David Lyons, ’16

Matt Reader, ’15

Casey O’Brien, ’15

Kayla Ehring, ’16

“A donkey?”

“I know it has something to do with wind or storms or something.”

“Isn’t it like a spirit, or like a ghost or something?”

“A lot of different things.”

“I think of wind, like a huge gust of wind.

For some reason I’m thinking of a ship in a hurricane.”

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TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK

SEE: “IMAGES 2013,” 2/7, 2/8, 2/9 and 2/10 RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA

2/7 | THURSDAY Ethics at Noon: Student Discussion of the Honor Code Revision Process Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Wiegand Room of Arts and Sciences Why Go? This event will supplement the online honor code revision process and will be open to all students. The event will focus on reviewing the progress made thus far during the revision process and will engage students to think critically about moving forward with a more unified honor code proposal.

Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s College Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Leavey Center Why Go? Support the Broncos in their game against the Gaels.

“Images 2013” Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Mayer Theatre Why Go? This kaleidoscope of dance and movement is back by popular demand. A stunning production of original jazz, modern and classical ballet.

Cost: $10 for students

2/8 | FRIDAY “Images 2013” Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Mayer Theatre Why Go? This kaleidoscope of dance and movement is back by popular demand. A stunning production of original jazz, modern and classical ballet.

Cost: $10 for students Red and White Ball Time: 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Location: Adobe Lodge Why Go? Celebrate being a Bronco at the finale of the Associated Student Government’s Bronco Week and come dance at the Red and White Ball.

Jazz FUNKtion Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Location: SLG Art Boutiki, on Market Street Why Go? Do you like electronic

music? Come to an all-ages show featuring Santa Clara performers The JurassiC, Coyote Trickster and special guest Tracy Cruz.

Cost: $10

2/9 | SATURDAY Table Tennis Tournament Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Malley Fitness and Recreation Center Why Go? Sign up in Malley for the intramural table tennis tournament, and have a swing at winning the Bronco title.

“Images 2013” Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Mayer Theatre Why Go? This kaleidoscope of dance and movement is back by popular demand. A stunning production of original jazz, modern and classical ballet.

Cost: $10 for students

SEE: APB PRESENTS: LOVEFEST, 2/13 SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA

2/10 | SUNDAY “Images 2013” Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Mayer Theatre Why Go? This kaleidoscope of dance and movement is back by popular demand! A stunning production of original jazz, modern and classical ballet.

Cost: $10 for students

SEE: “THE INVISIBLE WAR,” 2/11 PBS.ORG

2/11 | MONDAY “The Invisible War” Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Music Recital Hall Why Go? Arts for Social Justice and the communication department will present the 2013 Academy Award nominated film, “The Invisible War,” a groundbreaking investigative documentary about one of our country’s most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape within our U.S. military. Panel discussion to follow. Donations accepted.

Red Ribbon Day Time: All Day

Location: Campus Wide Why Go? Arts for Social Justice and SCU Presents are asking everyone to wear a red ribbon on this day to call attention to the One Billion Rising movement. The red ribbons will be passed out during the week.

Zero-Power Hour Time: 9 - 10 p.m.

Location: Campus-wide and in Residential Learning Communities Why Go? Celebrate the first week of the Energy Challenge by powering down, turning off and unplugging lights, appliances and devices in your building.

Getting your whole community

to participate will get your RLC energy savings and enthusiasm points, especially if you share what you did with zero power.

2/12 | TUESDAY Mardi Gras with Campus Ministry Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Benson Memorial Center Why Go? Come unwind with Campus Ministry and enjoy some pancakes to celebrate Mardi Gras.

2/13 WEDNESDAY APB Presents: Love Fest Time: 8 p.m.

Location: The Bronco Why Go? Join us in the Bronco for Valentine’s Day treats, card making, and a free showing of “Crazy Stupid Love!”

To suggest events for the calendar please contact Samantha Juda at: sjuda@scu.edu.

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STANDINGS Men's Basketball Team Gonzaga (No. 6) Saint Mary’s Brigham Young Santa Clara San Diego San Francisco Pepperdine Loyola Marymount Portland

WCC 8-0 8-1 8-2 5-4 4-4 3-7 2-7 1-7 1-8

Overall 21-2 19-4 18-6 17-7 11-12 10-13 10-12 8-13 8-16

WCC 8-1 6-2 6-2 7-3 4-5 4-5 2-7 2-7 1-8

Overall 18-5 14-6 15-6 15-7 9-13 12-10 8-14 9-13 4-16

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SCUTS Dominates Stanford

Women’s Basketball Team Gonzaga Saint Mary’s Brigham Young San Diego Portland Santa Clara Loyola Marymount San Francisco Pepperdine

Women’s Water Polo Team WWPA* UC San Diego (No. 19) 2-0 Loyola Marymount (No. 8) 1-0 Monterey 0-2 Sonoma State 2-1 Santa Clara 1-2 East Bay 0-1 Colorado State 0-0 San Bernardino 0-0 *Western Water Polo Association

Overall 3-1 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 1-3 0-4 0-5

UPCOMING GAMES Men's Basketball Saint Mary’s @ Santa Clara San Diego @ Santa Clara

Thu. 2/7 8:00 p.m.

Thu. 2/14 7:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball Santa Clara @ Loyola Marymount Santa Clara @ San Francisco Santa Clara @ Brigham Young

Thu. 2/7 7:00 p.m.

Sat. 2/9 2:00 p.m.

Thu. 2/14 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Water Polo Santa Clara @ UCSD Triton Invite

Sun. 2/10

TBA

BRONCO BRIEFS Women’s Water Polo The women’s water polo team won two games over the weekend, beating conference opponent California State University, Monterey Bay 8-6 before downing Fresno Pacific University 17-8. The Broncos were paced by the offense of freshman Elizabeth Anderson, who had six goals in the two wins. Senior Stephanie Clements came up huge in goal in the game against CSMB with nine saves. The team also played Friday against the University of Hawaii, dropping their home opener 16-6. They will next be in action this coming Sunday at the University of California, San Diego Triton Invite.

Women’s Tennis On Super Bowl Sunday, the women’s tennis team traveled to University of California, Davis and came away with a close 4-3 victory. It was their first victory on the road in the young season. They will be back in action this weekend when they host San Jose State University and Fresno State University.

Men’s Basketball Marc Trasolini has been named a finalist for the Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School.

“There’s so many worthy candidates, but he’s a guy that has unequivocally done everything right that he can control,” said Head Coach Kerry Keating of Trasolini. “The fact that he has come back and re-established himself as one of the best players in our league has had everything to do with our success this year.”

Fans can vote once a day for Trasolini online through the team’s official site to help him win this distinction.

“I feel really blessed to be part of that group of people, I worked really hard and to be included on this list really means a lot to me,” said Trasolini.

KEVIN DOEHNIEIN FOR THE SANTA CLARA

Two Santa Clara defenders converge on a member of Stanford University’s side during their game Friday night. The Santa Clara University Touring Side defeated its long time rival 35-7 on Bellomy Field in front of a crowd estimated at exceeding 2,000 people, an unheard of number to Head Coach Paul Keeler.

Thousands of fans witness Santa Clara’s easy win Ryan Mahoney

The Santa Clara A raucous crowd of over two thousand was on hand Friday night on Bellomy Field as the Santa Clara University Touring Side started its league season on the right foot, defeating Stanford University 34-7.

The Broncos improved to 3-0 against Stanford under second-year Head Coach Paul Keeler, having defeated the Cardinal twice last season, both home and away.

Santa Clara will now look to repeat as Northern California Division I champions, albeit against much tougher competition this season.

After 20 minutes elapsed in the first half, Santa Clara’s Scott Johnson broke the Stanford line to score the game’s first try, worth 5 points. Winger J.J. Holmgren connected on the conversion kick to put the Broncos up 7-0.

Tommy Baldacci scored his first of two tries on the night with five minutes remaining in the half. The conversion was missed leaving the score at 12-0. That score would hold until the half, when Santa Clara’s Chris Falvey was sent off with a red card.

Despite playing 14 on 15 for the rest of the match, the Broncos weren’t deterred.

Scrum-half Mark Kuppenbender picked the ball off of a scrum and ran nearly half

the field’s length for a try to put Santa Clara up 19-0.

“It was a little error on their part,” Kuppenbender said. “I got a little lucky, I picked up the ball and had my guys supporting me. I just got there before they did.”

Stanford responded with a try and conversion to make it 19-7, but Kyle Dunne and Riley White both broke through shortly afterward for two tries, to widen the Bronco gap to 29-7 with 10 minutes remaining.

The final punch came once again from Baldacci, who scored with four minutes remaining to bring the score line to its final at 35-7.

“As a whole, the team played well, but I felt that Tim O’Hara played especially well,” said Keeler. “He ran the field, made a lot of tackles, as did Tommy Baldacci.

Really, the game picked up when Mark Kuppenbender went to scrum-half and we attacked a bit better.”

Defeating Stanford helps set Santa Clara up for a successful season in league play. They may be defending champions of their conference, but the landscape of college rugby is changing. Powerful programs such as Saint Mary’s College, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and San Diego State University will now compete in the same league.

“You want to win the games that you should win, and this was one of those games,” said Keeler. “We’re able to gain momentum. We were able to make mistakes and come away with a win. It helps us learn now how to win games.”

Friday night’s contest was the latest renewal of a rugby rivalry that dates

back to 1908. Between 1915 and 1917, it was Stanford and Santa Clara who met in rugby for the “Big Game,” in lieu of the traditional University of California, Berkeley-Stanford football game.

In 1916, Santa Clara trounced Stanford 28-5 in front of 40,000 fans in San Francisco. That year the Santa Clara team finished 9-0 and was the best American rugby team that season. Players from Stanford and Santa Clara joined forces to represent the U.S. in the Olympics in 1920 and 1924, with the Americans winning gold medals in both games. Those representatives were Santa Clara’s first Olympians, and the gold medals hang today in the de Saisset Museum.

“This rivalry is bigger than just this game. It’s in the history of both schools,” said Keeler. “Promoted right, it could be that big game for us again. It would be great to play it in (Buck Shaw Stadium).”

With this history on their minds, SCUTS took the field before a turnout that numbered in the thousands.

“Before the game, I told one of the referees that there would be 2,000 people and he didn’t believe me,” Keeler said.

“And then the band came in, and both match officials were in awe. It’s just amazing. I haven’t coached many games where we’ve had 2,000 people, even championship games. It’s huge for us on a Friday night.”

Kuppenbender said the band helped get into the heads of Stanford. “The crowd was awesome, it was so helpful having everyone there,” he said.

Contact Ryan Mahoney at rmahoney@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Elizabeth Anderson Women’s Water Polo The freshman scored six goals during her team’s two wins over the weekend.

What are your team goals for the season?

Winning WWPAs and going to NCAAs. How important have the veteran players been in helping bring you up to the speed of the college game?

The veterans have been phenomenal.

Playing against a skilled group in practice makes you ready for the competition in games. It’s nice to be back playing with my sister again.

Have you exceeded expectations for yourself so far this year?

I didn’t come in with a lot of expectations, I was just ready to play and give it my all.

Nick Ostiller

Twitter Explodes on Super Sunday

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Men’s Basketball Splits WCC Games

W

hether you were watching last Sunday’s Super Bowl on a couch with your friends or at a bar with people who temporarily became your friends, the game was definitely entertaining as it came down to a final defensive stand — or a missed call depending on who you were rooting for. Even more entertaining were the hordes of people enjoying the Super Bowl XLVII on Twitter.

There were a Super Bowl record 24.1 million tweets sent out during the game, almost doubling the amount posted during last year’s matchup.

What could explain this surge in the Twittersphere?

For starters, Beyoncé had jaws in America dropping further and further as her turn-back-the-clock performance generated over 268,000 tweets per minute. There was plenty of pomp and circumstance including fire, smokescreens and the featuring of Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland for a Destiny’s Child reunion. Needless to say, people were excited: Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars): “Beyonce got some stamina ! I’d be coughing blood by now.”

Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47): “Beyonce = everything. I’m dying. I’ve died. I am dead. #IRegretNothing.”

Stephen A. Smith (@stephenasmith): “BEYONCE is a baaaaaaddddddd MAMA JAMA!!! If y’all don’t know, Y’all better ask somebody.”

Mesmerized by Beyoncé, people probably forgot there was still football to be played. Baltimore’s Jacoby Jones turned America’s attention back to the game as he caught the opening kickoff of the second half and proceeded to run it back for an 108-yeard touchdown.

Not only did his sprint set an NFL postseason record for longest kickoff return, but he did it in a whopping 11 seconds. Although Jones was in a hurry to help his team win, others speculated the true motive behind his mad dash: Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30): “He was running like he was trying to catch Beyonce in the tunnel before she left!!! Waaaaaaaaiiitttttt.”

As if the Super Bowl needed any more storylines, half of the lights in the Superdome inexplicitly turned off shortly after Jones’ touchdown. It was an awkward 34 minutes before play resumed, in which NBC literally could not go to commercials because there were probably only so many companies willing to pay the pretty penny for an ad during the big game. Instead of listening to the halftime analysts who were called back to improvise, people simply turned to the website where all of the action was: Onion Sports Network (@OnionSports): “Over 100 NFL players without power in New Orleans right now.

Please help. Every donation counts. #SuperBowl.”

Walgreens (@Walgreens): “...we also sell lights. #SuperBowl.”

Super Bowl Lights parody account (@SuperBowlLights): “Only Beyonce can turn me on.”

And then there was my favorite tweet of the night. During Beyoncé’s performance, probably every male in America was wishing he was her husband. When the power shut down, that man had something to say: Jay-Z (@S_C_): “Lights out!!! Any questions??”

Nick Ostiller is a junior communication major.

SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA

Sophomore guard Brandon Clark drives through three University of Portland defenders during Santa Clara’s 70-46 victory over the Pilots last Thursday. The Broncos have had a bit of an up and down West Coast Conference season so far, and have a huge game tonight against Bay Area rival Saint Mary’s College in the Leavey Center.

Broncos beat Portland but fall to BYU Henry Gula

The Santa Clara The Santa Clara men’s basketball team was able to pick up one win last week against the University of Portland, but continued in its struggles against the conference’s elite, losing by double digits the following game to Brigham Young University.

Forward Marc Trasolini’s sixth double-double of the season set the tone for the Broncos against Portland.

“I just came out and got going early and tried to be really aggres-

sive throughout the game,” said Trasolini. “In the past we’ve had a couple games where we’ve let teams back in it so I was just trying to really play tough and make sure we finished the game off.”

Against BYU, the Broncos had a strong first half but dropped off in the second half, letting the Cougars pull away on a 9-0 run.

“They’re a talented team,” said sixth-year Head Coach Kerry Keating. “You can’t always try to outscore people and we had some defensive lapses early and late that cost us.”

The Broncos let the Cougars go on a similar run in their earlier meeting at the Leavey Center, losing touch after an 18-0 BYU run.

“We could have rebounded better,” said guard Kevin Foster. “We watched the film and we didn’t play like we were capable of. It happens

sometimes, but we have to learn from it.”

The Broncos now sit at 17-7 overall and 5-4 in the West Coast Conference.

Their next game is tonight against Bay Area rival Saint Mary’s College. The Gaels are 8-1 in conference and will pose a formidable challenge to Santa Clara. “(We) are well prepared and anxious for the challenge,” said Keating. “We’re as talented and capable as anyone we play, making sure we stay within ourselves and don’t beat ourselves as much as we can.”

Foster, Trasolini and Raymond Cowels III all agreed that defense would be the key to the game.

“Defense wins games,” said Cowels.

Saint Mary’s guard Matthew Dellavedova is a dangerous player, one that the Broncos will have to

focus on all night.

“He’s a great point guard in our league,” said Cowels. “We have to keep him from facilitating for them, not letting them do what they want every play like they tend to against other teams.”

Trasolini added, “They’re a great team, great program, coach and players, but I think they’re definitely beatable.”

Keating cited their deep post rotation, similar to that of Santa Clara. “When you’re playing the better teams that have established themselves you have to be better and our guys know that they can which is why we’re optimistic moving forward,” he said.

Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. in the Leavey Center.

Contact Henry Gula at hgula@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LOSES FOURTH STRAIGHT WCC CONTEST

SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA

After starting their league schedule 4-1 and near the top of the West Coast Conference, the Santa Clara women’s basketball team has lost four games in a row, dropping them all the way back to sixth place. They will try to get back on track tonight when they travel to face seventh-place Loyola Marymount University.

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A Bay Area Rivalry Renewed Santa Clara Broncos vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels at 8 p.m. tonight in the Leavey Center Three Keys to a Bronco Upset:

1.

Keep Dellavedova out of the paint

Santa Clara struggled with this last year, as Saint Mary’s College’s point guard repeatedly got into the middle of the Bronco defense. Matthew Dellavedova knocked down free-throw line jumpers and dished the ball off to his big men inside, resulting in a 26-point, 7-assist night at the Leavey Center for the Australian native. If Santa Clara can make the Gaels work for every hoop, they will have a much easier time staying in the game tonight.

And if that happens, who knows what the energy of a packed Leavey Center can amount to. Saint Mary’s certainly doesn’t want to find out.

2.

Live, don’t die, by the three

The Broncos shoot 23 3-point field goals per game, 18th most in the country, but are just 46th in percentage. As is a characteristic of most upsets, for the underdog to win, they will have to shoot the ball well, especially given how much Santa Clara launches from deep. A perfect example of this was seen in the Broncos’ upset over Gonzaga University two years ago. Kevin Foster made six 3-pointers and scored 36 points while the team shot 40 percent from distance. Another hot shooting night would go a long way in sending the Gaels home with a loss.

Projected Starting Lineup: 0 Evan Roquemore 21 Kevin Foster* 42 Raymond Cowels III 15 Marc Trasolini 35 Robert Garrett

3.

Value every possession

Against some of the lesser teams in the conference, Santa Clara has gotten away with turning the ball over — they turned it over 18 times in a blowout win over the University of Portland. However, against the likes of Gonzaga, Brigham Young University and Saint Mary’s, each possession carries more meaning.

That was never more evident in the Broncos’ disappointing home loss to BYU, where 15 turnovers led to easy baskets and a second half deficit that was too much to climb out of. If you limit turnovers, you automatically cut down on the amount of easy run outs your opponent gets.

Projected Starting Lineup: 4 Matthew Dellavedova* 1 Jorden Page 14 Stephen Holt 3 Mitchell Young 00 Brad Waldow

Kevin Foster

Matthew Dellavedova

Senior

Senior

19.0 PPG

16.3 PPG

2.6 APG

6.5 APG

4.6 RPG

3.0 RPG

PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA JUDA, RYAN SELEWICS AND ZIMBIO.COM; TEXT BY CHRIS GLENNON