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CSO seeks funding from admissions department for APIA sponsored event Matthew Rupel
The Santa Clara The Multicultural Center is developing a recruitment weekend for Asian Pacific Islander American students similar to Noche Latina for admitted Latino students and Students of African Descent Invitational Experience. The MCC recently held an open forum in an attempt to adjust the budget to put on an overnight recruitment for APIA students. It was decided that between $5,000-$6,000 of the center’s resources would be reallocated from the MCC Beary event. APIA students represent 15.6 percent of the student population, less than the Hispanic population, which has a recruitment night. The population of the Bay Area is 23.9 percent APIA according to the Bay Area Census. “It’s not indicative of the demographics within the bay area, which is extremely diverse,” said Gustavo Magana, director of the MCC. “So if we want to look at the numbers and say, you know, we’re a school that promotes diversity, or that wants a diverse student body, we need to go after those communities that are often forgotten.” Leandra Ebero, associate director of the MCC, said that it was surprising that there was not a larger APIA population at Santa Clara and that there is not the same recruitment effort as there is for the Pan-African and Latino communities. Magana said that the MCC plans to submit a proposal so that admissions can absorb the recruitment night into next year’s budget, and hopefully make it an annual event. Magana and Ebero expressed concern that APIA students are subject to the “model minority myth.” “The model minority myth is a very problematic stereotype, that promotes the idea that Asian students are extremely well-off, in terms of intelligence,” said Magana. This can create an atmosphere that does not support APIA students because there is an assumption that they don’t need any support. Having an APIA night is a major priority for the MCC. “We want equal treatment and support,” said Magana. As the MCC Director, one of Magana’s goals was to see such an event take place. Now that he’s in office, he is making every effort to see their plans work out. The recruitment weekend will be an overnight event on April 12-13. The MCC is planning for the event to be even larger than Noche Latina and SADIE that will increase diversity at Santa Clara. Contact Matthew Rupel at mtrupel@scu.edu or call (408) 554 -4849. Danae Stahlnecker contributed to this report.
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Sophomore Sulaiman Shelton grabs an energy drink from the Cellar Market. Some Santa Clara students reportedly consume excessive amounts of caffeinated drinks throughout the week, especially during high-stress times. While consumption of caffeine boosts energy levels, it can create symptoms of addiction and withdrawal.
Obama Criticized for Birth Control Rule Religious community scrutinizes proposed rule Matthew Rupel
The Santa Clara Pressured by Republicans and the Catholic Church, the White House hinted at compromise Tuesday as it struggled to calm an election-year uproar caused by its rule requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with access to coverage insured birth control. Santa Clara would remain largely unaffected by the rule, since the university already provides access to employees as mandated by state law, according to Caroline Zelaya, the university benefits specialist.
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Obama’s chief spokesman and his top campaign strategist both said the administration was searching for ways to allay the concern of Roman Catholics who say the birth control mandate would force them to violate their religious beliefs against contraception. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said the policy was a “huge mistake” that the administration should reconsider. “And if they don’t, Congress will act,” McConnell said. On the campaign trail, GOP presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich heaped new criticism on the president, with Romney accusing Obama of an “assault on religion” and Gingrich calling the rule an “attack on the Catholic Church.” Obama’s spokesman defended the decision that prompted the flare-up, even as he raised the See PROPOSED, Page 3
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1. Court Rejects California’s Prop 8: A federal appeals court announced whether California’s same-sex marriage ban violated the civil rights of gays and lesbians, and if the trial judge who struck down the voter-approved measure should have revealed he was in a long-term relationship with another man. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a three-judge panel was ready to publish its longawaited opinions Tuesday on the ban and on the possible conflict-of-interest by former Chief U.S. Judge Vaughn Walker, who ruled that Proposition 8 did not pass constitutional muster. 2. Russia Pushes Syria Reforms: Days after blocking a U.S.-backed peace plan at the U.N., senior Russian officials pushed for reforms Tuesday during an emergency meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, promoting a settlement to end the uprising. Thousands of flag-waving government supporters cheered the Russians in the Syrian capital of Damascus, while to the north, Assad’s forces pounded the opposition city of Homs — underscoring the sharp divisions and propelling the country toward civil war. The violence has led to the most severe international isolation in more than four decades of Assad family rule, with country after country calling home their envoys. 3. Greece looks to achieve second bailout: A spokesman for Greece’s private creditors says
Greek Premier Lucas Papademos will soon tell Eurozone finance ministers the contents of a deal to reduce the country’s massive debt. Frank Vogl said representatives of the Institute of International Finance, which has been leading the talks for private bondholders, had a “constructive meeting” with Papademos and Finace Minister Evangelos Venizelos on Tuesday night. The deal aims to reduce Greece’s debt by some €100 billion ($131 billion) and is key for Greece to secure a second bailout and avoid bankruptcy. 4. French Airlines go on strike: Hundreds of Air France flights were cancelled Tuesday — including 40 percent of flights out of Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport — and the disruption is expected to get worse during a union strike over labor rights. Air France forecasts it could guarantee just 60 percent of its long-distance flights on Wednesday — the third day of the strike — after running about 70 percent of them on Tuesday. The airline, among the world’s biggest, said 70 percent of its short- and medium-range flights would be maintained. Unions representing pilots, cabin, ground crews and others called the walkout to protest a proposed law that would require air transport workers to give 48 hours notice before striking. From AP reports.
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ROTC “Bronco Battalion” Wins MacArthur Award Santa Clara University’s ROTC “Bronco Battalion” has once again won the annual MacArthur Award, granted to the best universitybased officer training programs. The battalion also won the distinguished award in 2009-2010. Named after late General Douglas MacArthur and issued by the U.S. Army’s Cadet Command and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, the MacArthur Award is granted to the year’s top Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs in eight brigades across the U.S. In winning for the West Coast’s 8th Brigade, Santa Clara topped 33 other battalions on factors like cadet retention rate, success in commissioning officers after ROTC and the cadets’ physical fitness, navigation skills and leadership. Santa Clara’s battalion also includes cadets from San Jose State University and Stanford University. Santa Clara’s Military Science Department Director Lt. Col. John Tao said highlights of the year included several battalion cadets winning highly competitive overseas cultural internships sponsored by the Army Cultural Language Program, to travel to places like Spain and England.
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Igwebuike will present Love Jones, its quarterly performance and open mic show, tonight at 8 in Locatelli. The night will feature artists from past shows as well as some new ones. Musicians and several dance performances are expected, but the night will mostly showcase a variety of poetry readings and spoken word. In addition to a long list of performances, the Pan-African club has a few surprises in store for the Santa Clara audience. “We’re starting something new,” described junior Christopher Paschal, board member of Igwe. In addition to the incorporation of several student organizations, slots have been reserved for clubs willing to perform, and they can sign up to promote events of their own or sell their merchandise at various tables that will be set up at the event. Tonight’s Love Jones will also include the presence of social media. Members of the audience will be able to Tweet live feedback to @SCULoveJones, and the best Tweets will be projected for all of the audience to see. The Twitter page will also be updated with details from behind-the-scenes before and after Love Jones.
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Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 2/3: A student was found intoxicated on the sidewalk north of the Fine Arts building. Campus Safety, Santa Clara EMS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. The student was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics. Notifications were made. 2/3: A student was reported ill at the Swig Hall entrance due to excessive alcohol consumption at an off-campus location. Campus Safety and Santa Clara EMS responded. She was escorted back to her room. 2/4: A student was reported ill due to excessive alcohol consumption. Campus Safety and Santa Clara EMS responded.
Drug Violation 2/4: Students were found in possession of alcoholic beverages, marijuana in their room. The students were documented and the alcohol and marijuana were confiscated and disposed of. 2/4: A student was found in possession of marijuana in his room. The marijuana was confiscated and disposed of.
Disturbing the Peace 2/5: Several students were reported causing a noise disturbance in a University Villas resident’s room. Campus Safety responded. Numerous empty alcoholic beverage containers were found in the student’s room. The students were documented.
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2/3: A pair of gloves was found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. 2/4: A stationary pouch was found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. 2/4: A wallet and a necklace were found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. The owner was notified.
Medical Emergency 2/4: A student injured her ankle when jumping out of her bed, and requested medical assistance. Campus Safety and Santa Clara EMS responded.
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Suspicious Person 2/4: A student reported an unknown male, video taping her using a cell phone while she was eating at the Bronco, without her permission. Campus Safety responded but was unable to locate the male suspect. 2/5: Several guests of the Catholic Charities Basketball event were involved in a verbal altercation over a parking space in the Leavey lot. Campus Safety responded to resolve the situation. 2/5: A student and her male guest were reported having a verbal altercation outside of Swig Hall. Campus Safety responded.
Vandalism 2/5: Graffiti was found on the parking sign on the St. Clare Hall fence area.
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prospect of some adjustment. He said women working for churchaffiliated employers must be able to get contraception, but he also made it clear that the White House wants to accommodate the concerns of the employers who would be required to provide birth control coverage regardless of their religious beliefs. “There are ways to, I think, help resolve this issue that ensures that we provide that important preventive service, that health care coverage, to all women... in a way that also tries to allay some of these concerns,” Press Secretary Jay Carney said. The spokesman did not say what those ways might be but said there were “a lot of different ideas out there.” Separately, Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod made the same point. “The real question is how do we get together and resolve this in a way that respects the concerns that have been raised but also assures women across this country that they’re going to have the preventive care that they need,” Axelrod said on MSNBC. The comments by Axelrod and Carney created a sense that the White House’s public emphasis has clearly shifted and that further accommodation would be considered. But there was no sign the administration would move to completely withdraw the rule, and it was unclear that the White House could strike the balance of ensuring contraceptive coverage for all, while defusing the fierce opposition of some religious groups when
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those two points are in conflict. Some Catholic supporters of the administration said they had noticed a shift in White House rhetoric that gave them hope a compromise could be worked out. “Publicly you can see a change in the administration,” said Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats For Life of America. “It’s very different from what was said before, that this is final and nothing is going to change.” Another idea, previously rejected by the administration, calls for expanding the definition of a religious employer that would be exempt from the mandate beyond houses of worship and institutions whose primary purpose is to spread the faith. That broader approach would track a definition currently used by the IRS, bringing in schools, hospitals.
The president of the Catholic Health Association, a trade group representing Catholic hospitals that defied church bishops to provide critical support for Obama’s health care law and is now fighting the birth control requirement, said she thinks the administration is starting to feel the pressure. “I do know many people who care about this administration and this president and the good works that Catholic organizations have done are raising this issue,” said Sister Carol Keehan. “I do know the administration is concerned. This was never done with the intent of creating a huge problem for the Catholic Church, but it certainly ended up doing that.” Contact Matthew Rupel at mtrupel@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4849.
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onday marks the start of Santa Clara’s annual “Bronco Week,” a six-day celebration culminating in the men’s basketball team’s most highly anticipated weekend of the year hosting conference top-dogs Gonzaga and BYU. While the tradition has been around since all current undergrads arrived freshman year, many students remain unaware of Bronco Week’s purpose or even existence, a problem that has prompted Associate Student Gov-
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 ernment Spirit Chair Judith Martinez to make awareness of the week one of her top priorities this year. “No one really knew what it was (last year). Most of the juniors and seniors didn’t even know we had a Bronco Week,” said Martinez. “(Success would be) having a freshman come up to me and saying ‘I can’t wait for next year.’” While ASG is spear-heading the week-long event, numerous other university groups have become more
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involved in the planning of Bronco Week this year, a change in dynamic that Martinez believes could get people more excited than years past. “Part of the reason that Bronco Week wasn’t as known was that no one was really involved in it. It was strictly an ASG event,” she said. “This year I really wanted to change that and get everyone else involved.” Contact Kurt Wagner at kwagner@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4849.
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o arouse interest and awareness for Bronco Week, ASG is partnering with the Activities Programming Board for an opening night “Bronco Olympics” kick-off rally held in the Locatelli Student Activities Center. The event will consist of music, food and even highlights from last year’s basketball victory over Gonzaga. The evening will also include an APB sponsored “Battle of the Bands” competition taking place from 8-10 p.m. “We wanted to have one big event that first day that literally just made the entire campus know that, ok, this is a public declaration that this is Bronco Week,” said Martinez. A number of student bands have already signed up to perform including “Austin and the Pidgeons,” “The Druids and Captain SOPA” and “the First World Problem.”
roncos plan to honor Valentine’s Day by sharing their love of beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Residential Learning Community Association is sponsoring a barbecue lunch on the Swig lawn themed “We love to beat Gonzaga” in preparation for Thursday night’s showdown at the Leavey Center. The afternoon festivities will be complete with a DJ and free food for students. A Santa Clara version of the NBC game show “Minute to win it” will also take place Tuesday afternoon, sponsored by the Multicultural Center. Students will team up and have 60 seconds to complete unique challenges using household items in order to take home prizes.
n Wednesday, APB is bringing back “Dog Days” where Santa Clara faculty and professors bring their dogs on campus for the afternoon to start off a day full of Bronco spirit activity. The afternoon schedule includes the annual State of the University Address from 4-5 p.m. in the Mission Church by University President Michael Engh, S.J. Tickets for Thursday’s basketball game against Gonzaga will also be distributed Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Based on new rules, 500 tickets will be reserved for the Ruff Riders with the most “loyalty points.” An additional 500 tickets will be distributed to Ruff Riders on a first-come, first-serve basis Wednesday evening.
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he men’s basketball team will play its most highly anticipated game of the year against Gonzaga Thursday night. The nationally televised contest which will air on ESPN2 tips off at 8 p.m. in the Leavey Center. The Broncos got the best of Gonzaga last year during Bronco Week, knocking off the Bulldogs at the Leavey Center 85-71, their first home victory over the Zags in 10 years. Santa Clara guard Kevin Foster had a career-high 36 points to lead the Broncos.
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he Broncos will welcome new WCC-rival Brigham Young University to campus for the teams’ first ever conference matchup at the Leavey Center. The game tips off at 4 p.m. and will be televised on ESPNU. The BYU Cougars (20-6, 8-3) have played impressive basketball in their first year in the WCC. Currently sitting in third place in the conference behind Gonzaga and St. Mary’s, the Cougars already took care of Santa Clara this season 95-78 in Utah last month and are currently 6-2 when playing on the road.
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Policing the World In Defense of Chivalry W T he United States of America has long stood as “the greatest country in the world.” Is it still? Perhaps. In our rise to the top of the globe, the U.S. picked up a stigma that has yet to leave us and has had yet to help us keep our high global standing. We are “Team America: World Police.” This self-indoctrinating national persona has been a factor into many a war: the War on Communism, the Cold War, the IndoChinese Wars, the Lebanese Civil War, the IranIraq War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War on Terror, the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan, the Northwest Pakistan War — need I go on? Our troops are among the greatest in the world. Our generals and lieutenants are the best and the brightest. But does this not give us reason to preserve these great minds of strategy? Should we not protect our troops? Our able bodied men and women who have chosen to devote a part of their lives to service, do they not deserve to serve under a more diplomatic, patient, selective commander in chief? The answer is a resounding “yes!”, “hooh-rah” and “Sempre fi” to a president with a more delicate trigger finger and much greater understanding of the value of the lives of every United States Air Force Pilot, Navy Seal, Army infantry soldier and few, proud Marines. So who will it be? President Obama is often criticized for being a push over. He was berated by the Republicans for his attempts at a peaceful retrieval of a U.S. spy drone that was captured in Iran. However, during his administration, we have seen the taking down of Osama bin Laden as well as the fall of the 42 year old Libyan dictatorship. On the flip side, our president has ended the Iraq War, pulling out more troops than ever before, has plans to cut the
defense budget by $350-600 billion and has a Nobel Peace Prize on his desk in the oval office. On the opposing side, Republican front runner Mitt Romney promises to “reverse Obama-era defense spending cuts” and “begin reversing Obama-era cuts to missile defense and commit to a robust multilayered national ballistic-missile defense system to deter and defend against nuclear attacks on our homeland and our allies.” Romney is afraid of the weakness of our defense under the Obama administration — this fear resting in the belief that American strength essentially equals world peace. These two politicians present the central struggle of national security: too much versus too little. But beyond the lines dividing democrat and republican, beyond the politics, the Tea Party, the one percent or the 99 percent, there lies a bipartisan truth: the United States of America needs to focus on the health and well being of the United States of America. We have slipped in the standing of the world, we have lost that special spark that is the true sentiment of the American dream. To regain it we must give our time, energy and focus to the beautiful for spacious skies and lands within our borders, the amber waves of grain in which American farmers struggle to stay afloat, the purple mountains whose majestic valleys should be utilized for clean wind energy. We must mend the flaws within our own borders before we attempt to go and play police abroad. By maintaining our own nation, we will best provide for the future of our country and, therefore, the future of every country that will truly need our helping hand in the inevitable wars that lie ahead of us.
We have lost that special spark that is the true sentiment of the American Dream.
Nick Manfredi is a sophomore theatre and political science major.
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henever I hear adamant feminists argue that men shouldn’t hold doors open for women I can’t help but disagree. Yes, I realize the custom was born in an age when women were seen as weak and incapable of physical exertion, in an era when we could not vote or own a home or take part in politics. I am aware of the sexist undertones of the gesture and I am as supportive of modern, take-charge women as the next feminist, but I still can’t help but smile when a guy offers to give up his seat to me. We have all heard that chivalry is dead, but there are some people who were raised on what may be considered “old-school” values. Some parents still emphasize that their sons do things like give their seats to women and children when taking public transportation. Even so, these practices aren’t very common anymore. The last time I took the bus a young man was nice enough to offer his seat to me. I refused to take his seat only because I was perfectly capable of standing, but the fact that he offered made all the difference. BRIAN KLAHN — THE SANTA CLARA Nowadays I think chivalry says Freshman Haley Khoury breaks the stereotype by holding the door open for sophomore about a person’s character moroe Gordon Shih, demonstrating an act of chivalry while disregarding gender. than about their attitude towards a specific gender. It says a lot when they are in a hurry, but they still can’t make it back on my own. a sweet gesture. If he does someI won’t get offended if he offers thing that bothers you, don’t make take the time to do small things, like hold the door for the person to pick me up for a date, just as long a public scene just to lecture him on as once in a while I get to be the one the sexist tendencies of chivalry. behind them. I understand it is difficult for that picks him up. And I never, ever The next time you two are alone guys to figure out what exactly a expect a guy to pay for my dinner. It tell him that, while you appreciate girl wants — how can he act like is nice if he offers, especially on the the gesture, you would rather him a gentleman without seeming so first date, but I don’t have a prob- not offer his seat to you next time. old-fashioned that girls think he lem with splitting the bill or even The way I see it, a guy should paying for the whole thing once in have no problem holding the door is sexist? I will let guys get away with little a while. for anyone, no matter their gender, When it comes to chivalry, in- age or capability. Girls should also things, like holding the door for me, but I think it is silly when we are tention is everything. If you go out make an effort to hold doors for getting out of the car and they make of your way for a girl because you people, regardless of the gender of me wait for them to open the door sincerely find her incapable of do- the beneficiary. It is something that for me. I don’t see any reason to ing things for herself (which I hope should be practiced universally bewait for a man to make it easier for most guys don’t truly believe), she cause it is an act of kindness. So let’s me to get out of the car when I am will pick up on that. And if a girl not turn it into something more perfectly capable of doing it myself. is feeling chivalrous and wants to difficult than it needs to be. I think it is nice for a guy to offer walk a guy home, this should be to walk me home, but more because acceptable. Feliz Moreno is a sophomore And ladies should not ridicule a English major and editor of the it means we get to spend extra time together than because I feel like I guy just because he wants to offer Opinion section.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor, After mulling it over for a few weeks, I have determined what, precisely, it is that bothers me so much about the punishment and subsequent humiliation of four da Vinci CFs by our Office of Residential Life (“CFs Violate Alcohol Policy”). What vexes me is that the entire basis of Santa Clara’s policies, from the Student Handbook to the design of our curricula, is centered around the Jesuit values that founded this university. Three of those values are given special importance that we are all supposed to take to heart: conscience, competence, compassion. The way these former CFs — members of our community — were treated displays none of those values. That compassion was entirely
absent is self-evident; that it was replaced wholly by callousness and lack of conscience is apparent in the lack of response to da Vinci’s own compassionate support of their community. There was no competence in dismissing, from their posts and their community, da Vinci’s CFs. Resident Life displayed a narcissistic obsession with enforcement and punishment, disregarding our actual, ethical community standards. That is what bothers me. Did the four CFs clearly violate a rule? Yes. Did they deserve some sort of punishment for their actions? Yes. Did they deserve the treatment they got? Absolutely not, and I simply cannot feel at rest without making that known. Erik Schaumann Class of 2013
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Jacob Teeny
Reality Television Degrading?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Jersey Shore, a widely popular MTV show, is often viewed as an embarrassment to modern television and culture because of the slang and lifestyle of the cast members. While it may have high entertainment value, its moral value might not be as great.
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rom societies that once exalted the likes of Shakespeare, Einstein and Mother Theresa, we now have Snooki. A person whose name has connotations of being punched in the face. When you really think of reality television programs — the Real Worlds, the Top Models, the Jersey Shores — you can’t help but wonder what happened to the American intellect. What made people swarm to television screens to watch fellow human beings make utter and complete fools of themselves? Where does the enjoyment come from? With the opportunity to enrich our lives with such a variety of engaging and thought-provoking literature and media, we choose fist pumping and slang talking, cat fighting and name calling, “Jersey Shore” and the “Bachelor.” If this is the direction American values are headed, I really hope the Mayans got their numerology right. Now, some would say that real-
ity television is just entertainment, but infomercials are also entertaining. I know, the two aren’t that comparable. Infomercials actually have a plot, the dialogue resembles the English language, and I don’t have to worry about my younger sister being encouraged to wear skirts that barely get past her belly button. So while reality television may be “entertainment,” it’s not the type of entertainment we should be watching. It degrades human progress by showcasing, even advocating, all the traits we want to eliminate. Unless, of course, using fake bronzer has become the newest cardinal virtue. Reality TV supports the notion that you can be rude, lewd and miraculously incompetent and still succeed in this world. It teaches young girls to be misguidedly promiscuous and teaches young men that biceps are better than neurons. These people’s lives revolve around petty conflict, unnecessary drama
and sexual histories so intertwined they make dreadlocks seem easy to comb apart. These shows are supposed to be “reality,” but I can’t imagine too many people wishing it were theirs. “Jersey Shore,” and shows like it, are entertaining because we get to laugh at people for their acts of stupidity. But as much as these people may be exaggerated characters, rather than their true personalities, we are still benefiting from the mockery of others — something we would all be better without. In an age where the opportunity to be entertained is as easy as typing a word into Google, let’s search for something else. If aliens ever hover outside our planet and judge humanity’s worth by the video depictions of their lives, I’d rather not have Paris Hilton as Earth’s prime ambassador. Jacob Teeny is a senior philosophy and psychology, major.
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nless you do not have a Twitter or Facebook account, chances are that you have heard of or seen the phrase, “first world problems.” This phrase — which highlights the minor inconveniences of a privileged society — has had such an influence that blogs and spinoff phrases such as “college student problems” and “white girl problems” have resulted in the outbreak of other stereotypical clichéd situations. Last week I caught myself procrastinating from studying and I was browsing some blogs that featured — you guessed it — “first world problems.” Some of the situations that others have experienced or devised gave me quite a few laughs. I empathized with “getting out of bed is the hardest part of my day” and grinned at “I went to Costco after the free sample stations closed.” While I am quite fond of the entertainment factor that “first world problem” scenarios have, some would argue that this fun and lighthearted expression is slightly damaging and unkind. These people would argue that this expression is insensitive to those who are less fortunate, making a joke on the account of those living in poverty. And not only Third World countries suffer from unstable living conditions. There
are people in the U.S. who struggle to make ends meet daily. But it’s only offensive if those who use the joke think that it is funny that these problems exist. I don’t think that there is any intended harm in it though; it’s mainly a way to poke fun and give us excuses to complain about our daily lives. By posting these phrases on various platforms, it adds a sarcastic kind of humor to situations that most of us can relate to. The overall intention of the phrase is not to hurt anybody or make those less fortunate feel bad about themselves. There is a bigger problem on our hands if that is the case. While I can’t speak for everybody who uses the phrase, I do see it as a means of acknowledging privilege in a roundabout way. When a person uses a phrase such as, “My health is so impeccable, I have to fake my sick days,” they are recognizing that the problems in the first world are significantly better than the Third World. But this phrase does more than indirectly add perspective. I find the phrase “first world problems” to be a clever way to add a little bit of ironic humor to daily inconveniences. Laughing at ourselves sometimes is the best antidote to our whines and woes by giving permission to complain. Take last week for example: I stood in line for coffee in Coffman
Union for what seemed like hours, only to then be late to class. The irony for me that day was not that I had to stand in line for coffee and ended up disrupting the entire lecture, but that when darting to this class, I ended up spilling my coffee. Needless to say, I needed some perspective that day. So, when I decided to whip out my phone and tweet about my scenario, a simple hashtag with the phrase “first world problems” was a convenient way for me to vent but then move on. Saying “first world problems” is a way for those who are slighted with bearable inconveniences to vent and de-stress about the situation as well as to have the chance to entertain and make others laugh. Using phrases such as “I wanted to make eggs, but I didn’t want to have to clean the pan” or “I wore a coat to the bars, and now I have to carry it all night” would definitely generate some laughs among peers. The next time that you find yourself irritated, acknowledge it, then address it. You’ll be wittily dealing with your problem, while also recognizing the larger issues. In the process you’ll be putting a smile on somebody’s face. If you can’t stir up some laughs, then that is a #firstworldproblem. Courtney Johnson of the University of Minnesota.
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IMAGES 2012 TAKES OVER BENSON
RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA
Cast members of SCU Presents’ Images 2012 choreographed and participated in a flash mob in Benson’s Marketplace on Tuesday afternoon in order to promote the showcase. Images 2012, an annual production of original jazz, modern and ballet pieces, features Santa Clara performing artists and will premiere this evening. Directed by Chellana Dinsmore, the showcase will run until Sunday afternoon in Mayer Theatre.
Exploring the Effects of Caffeine Consumption Coffee and energy drinks fuel addiction and profits Anna Esquibel
Contributing Writer As week five of the quarter approaches, you’ll find more students occupying the library to study for their midterms and work on their mid-quarter projects — and more students walking to class with a cup of coffee or an energy drink in hand. Junior Laura Antonelli usually consumes two cups of black coffee per day, an amount that can escalate to four or five cups per day during stressful weeks, such as midterms. Although she considers herself to be a healthy person who exercises regularly and gets an average amount of sleep, Antonelli admits that she is uncomfortable with the amount of coffee she drinks. “I have tried to quit drinking it, but the late nights and early mornings that come with my schedule make that difficult,” she said. Constant consumption of caffeine, a stimulant drug naturally found in coffee and used as an additive in energy drinks, has been shown to create symptoms of physical addiction, according to a study conducted by psychology professor Laura Juliano from American Uni-
versity and behavioral psychology professor Roland Griffiths from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Also, overconsumption of caffeine can trigger symptoms of withdrawal, including headaches, muscle pain and stiffness, lethargy, moodiness and irritability. Sophomore Reid Gaa, who drinks both coffee and energy drinks two to three times a week in order to stay awake for school, acknowledged the negative effects excessive coffee consumption may have. “I try not to drink coffee when I don’t need to because, when I do, I stay up a lot later and feel more consistently tired because of that,” said Gaa. For college students in general, caffeine can become especially precarious when consumed with alcohol. According to Alison Bateman, health educator at the Wellness Center, one of the biggest risks of energy drinks is the role of caffeine in masking the effects of alcohol and essentially interrupting the mechanisms the body has of reducing the harm that can come with overconsumption of alcohol. “When high amounts of caffeine, such as what is in energy drinks, are consumed with alcohol, someone may not realize how intoxicated they are, and may consume toxic amounts of alcohol, or drive while intoxicated without realizing how impaired one is,” said Bateman.
Furthermore, there is little knowlege surrounding energy drinks’ long-term effects. “Most energy drinks have not been studied by the FDA,” said Bateman. “And some of the ingredients added to energy drinks have not been studied thoroughly enough to know what long-term effects they may have.” When asked about students’ tendencies to mix alcohol and caffeinated drinks, Gaa said that he believes the mixing stems from a “convenience.” “I wouldn’t necessarily choose to chase with Red Bull, but if that’s the only thing that’s at a party, I’ll use it,” he said. Some student entrepreneurs have decided to make a profit from students’ high caffeine consumption. In 2011, junior Jared Bradley and his brother created Courage Juice, an energy drink marketed to help the drinker act less inhibited in social settings. In order to market the product as a social drink, Bradley plans to sponsor party houses around Santa Clara that embody a social environment that will support the company’s branding. In return for putting a sign-up for Courage Juice in their house, the house will receive free packages of the drink. Although their product could be used with alcohol in these sponsored houses, Bradley did not express any concerns about the potential mixing.
“We don’t tell our customers to mix the drink with alcohol nor do we provide the alcohol with our drink,” said Bradley. “We just wanted to create a sound product for people to enjoy, once they purchase the product it is up to them how they wish to use it.” Courage Juice has become popular at Santa Clara and is also being sold at Sacramento State University, University of California, Davis and San Jose State University. However, despite his product and its popularity, Bradely said that he has currently quit drinking all energy drinks, including Cougar Juice, because he felt he was becoming addicted to caffeine. Antonelli also expressed concern for a possible caffeine addiction. “I never truly feel awake until I have my first cup of coffee,” she said. “It’s extremely difficult to focus and if I haven’t had one for a whole day, you do not want to mess with me.” Even though she knows the lasting effects of caffeine overconsumption, Antonelli shared that she has begun to develop a reliance on caffeinated drinks. “I know that caffeine is like a drug so I am essentially addicted to a drug,” Antonelli continued. “I’ve heard the impact it has on my body, but it gets me up and through the day. I call it the ‘juice of life.’#” Contact Anna Esquibel at aesquibel@scu.edu.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Students “Slam” Love for Valentine’s Day
Ethics center sponsors artistic look into love gone wrong Sarina Caragan
The Santa Clara With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, 14 Santa Clara students plan to shed light on the darker side of love. The poetry slam, “Why You Hurt Me So Bad?,” will feature original pieces by Santa Clara students, exploring various instances of love gone awry, on Monday evening — the night before Valentine’s Day. According to senior Jacob Teeny, the event’s student organizer, slam poetry has often been used to address topics surrounding ethics and social justice — and does so effectively. “Poetry is a medium that’s hip, modern (and) entertaining, and I thought it would be a great way to get (ethical) ideas out there,” said Teeny. Although slam poetry is typically performed for a live audience in a competitive environment, Teeny explained that the poets performing at this event would not be judged. “Because this is the first (poetry slam Santa Clara) has done, I just wanted to get people up there to perform,” he said. When asked why he decided to focus on romantic issues, Teeny said that the proximity to Valentine’s Day made the event’s date convenient, but college students’ approach to relationships made the event’s is-
sues pressing. “I think Santa Clara, and our society in general, is in this hook-up mentality,” explained Teeny. “More often than not, one person (involved in a casual hook-up) gets more attached to the other, and that’s something we don’t often consider. There are more than physical consequences (after a hook-up).” The poetry slam itself, sponsored by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, is part of the center’s The Big Q program, which encourages discussion of ethical issues especially pertinent to college students. The slam will be The Big Q’s first event of winter quarter and third event of the academic year. The Big Q launched last March in an attempt to facilitate conversation surrounding ethical questions college students face in their everyday lives, such as what to do after a roommate passes out after a night of drinking and how to handle romantic relationships. The project serves as part of larger social media campaign, which includes anonymous weekly polls on its Facebook page, a Twitter account that links to national news stories that raise specific ethical questions, and a blog in which different scenarios are presented and on which students can comment for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. “Why You Hurt Me So Bad?” and The Big Q’s two fall quarter events — a debate on lowering the legal drinking age and a coffee study break — are ways that the program has expanded into the offline world from its virtual platform. Teeny joined The Big Q team
RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA
Sophomore Carolyne Ouya performs slam poetry at last year’s Love Jones, the annual student performer showcase. “Why You Hurt Me So Bad?,” a poetry slam sponsored by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, will feature similar student work on Monday night.
after being awarded a Hackworth Fellowship in Applied Ethics. According to the Markkula Center’s website, the fellowship is awarded to undergraduate seniors who wish to devise a project that promotes ethical reflection among Santa Clara students. The poetry slam was included in Teeny’s proposal for the fellowship, as a means to tie in slam poetry — “one love of my life,” he explained . “Slam poetry particularly is so charged with emotion,” said Teeny.
“It’s so visceral and in your face. But, at the same time, these poets spend so much time honing their craft. It’s a great way for people to discuss the gravitas of (ethical) situations.” The 14 students, who represent all class years and different academic disciplines, signed up for the slam after Teeny tabled and advertised his event campus-wide. “There are lots of poets on-campus, and they don’t have a forum to share their work,” said Teeny. But, aside from having a desig-
nated space for on-campus poets to showcase their talent, the poetry slam aims to raise big questions about how college students approach relationships. As Teeny explained: “We get to speak sweetly about bitter topics.” The event takes place this Monday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Bronco. Contact Sarina Caragan at scaragan@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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Question of How do you get energy when you are tired? the Week By by Samantha Sarina l. Juda Caragan
Ben Frazier, ’14
“I procrastinate on Reddit, and then I am rejuvenated.”
Melissa Minato, ’12
“I take power naps.”
Regina Fields, ’15
Alex Pennington, ’15
Ryan Kaavi, ’15
“Lots and lots and lots of Monster or Rockstar. That, or I stretch.”
“I either take like a 5-hour energy, or usually just come down to the cellar and get like a RedBull or something.”
“Drinking lots and lots of coffee. Taking naps is always good, and Naked Juice. Naked Juice gets me up.”
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TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK
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Feathers of Fury: A Valentine’s Weekend Pillowfight in Downtown San Jose Time: 12 p.m. Location: TBA Why Go? Who doesn’t love pillow fights? Especially on Valentine’s day. Location will be announced at 12:01 a.m.
Bronco Week: MCC’s Minute to Win It Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Kennedy Commons Why Go? Have some fun and win some prizes as Bronco Week builds towards the Gonzaga game! Inspired by the popular reality game show.
Images 2012 Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Mayer Theatre Why Go? It’s your last chance to see this intense fusion of multiple dance styles from some of Santa Clara’s premier dancers! Cost is $10 for students.
Valentine’s Day Comedy Showcase with Johnny Steele Time: 8 p.m. Location: Rooster’s Comedy Club, Sunnyvale Why Go? Bring your friends and your sweetie, and laugh it up this Valentine’s Day! $15 admission.
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Interfaith Dinner Discussion Time: 6 p.m. Location: Campus Ministry Why Go? Talk with guest speaker, Prof. Jason Smick from the religious studies department, about humanism and other secular traditions.
Valentine Happy Hour Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Campus Ministry Why Go? Come enjoy some food and fellowship! Plus, make a Valentine for someone who you think just might need a little love this year!
Cigarette Campus Clean-Up Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Campus-wide Why Go? Help keep Santa Clara clean and beautiful! The RLC with residents that collect the most cigarette butts can win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Bronco Week: ASG’s BroncOlympics Kick-Off Rally/ APB’s Battle of the Bands Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Location: Locatelli Center Why Go? Come see some awesome student music and get hyped up for Bronco Week!
Women’s Basketball vs. LMU Time: 7 p.m. Location: Leavey Center Why Go? Support the Broncos! First 50 people receive Bronco Blackout T-shirts.
Rainbow Prom Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m Location: Locatelli Center Why Go? Dance, dress up and have a great time — this prom is for everyone!
Rockage Festival Time: 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Location: San Jose Woman’s Club Why Go? A mashup of underground music and classic video games. Cost is $20.
The Forge Work Day Time: 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Location: The Bronco Why Go? On the day before Valentine’s Day, come hear about the darker side of love.
Student Media Positions Available for 2012-2013 Have you always wanted to edit a literary journal, run a radio station, put out a newspaper, or publish a yearbook? Now’s your chance to get publishing or broadcasting experience, along with leadership training. Students interested in becoming the next editor of The Santa Clara Review, editor of The Santa Clara, editor of The Redwood, or general manager of KSCU 103.3 FM are invited to participate in the media selection process. Applications are available online now. The deadline for the completed online application, including letters of recommendation, is Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5 p.m. Application forms and letter of recommendation forms are available online: !""#$%%&&&'()*'+,*%)(-%./012341"3.25/+(.*/)+(%6./7(%1##-3)1"3.2(')67
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State of the University Address Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Mission Church Why Go? It’s your opportunity to hear Fr. Engh and ASG President Courtney Seymour speak about where Santa Clara stands in 2012.
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STANDINGS Men’s Basketball Team Saint Mary’s (No. 16) Gonzaga Brigham Young Loyola Marymount San Francisco San Diego Portland Pepperdine Santa Clara
WCC 11-0 8-2 8-3 8-3 5-6 4-7 3-8 2-10 0-10
Overall 22-2 18-4 20-6 15-9 15-10 9-14 6-18 8-15 8-15
WCC 10-1 9-2 7-3 7-4 7-4 3-8 2-8 2-9 1-9
Overall 21-3 21-4 16-6 16-8 12-10 7-16 9-14 4-20 8-16
WWPA 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 0-2 0-0 0-1
Overall 3-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 4-3 3-9 1-5 0-4 0-5
Women’s Basketball Team Gonzaga (No. 19) Brigham Young San Diego Saint Mary’s Pepperdine Loyola Marymount Santa Clara San Francisco Portland
Women’s Water Polo Team UC San Diego Loyola Marymount CSU East Bay CSU Bakersfield CSU Monterey Bay Santa Clara Sonoma State CSU San Bernardino Colorado State
UPCOMING GAMES Men’s Basketball Santa Clara @ San Francisco Santa Clara @ Saint Mary’s Gonzaga @ Santa Clara Brigham Young @ Santa Clara Pepperdine @ Santa Clara
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Women’s Basketball Loyola Marymount @ Santa Clara Saint Mary’s @ Santa Clara Santa Clara @ Gonzaga Santa Clara @ Portland Santa Clara @ Brigham Young
Women’s Water Polo Santa Clara @ Indiana* Santa Clara @ TBA* Santa Clara @ TBA* Santa Clara @ TBA* CSU East Bay @ Santa Clara
Sat. 2/11 11:10 a.m. Sat. 2/11 TBA Sun. 2/12 TBA Sun. 2/12 TBA Sat. 2/18 12:00 p.m.
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BRONCO BRIEFS Women’s Basketball The Broncos snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating conference rival San Francisco on Saturday. Santa Clara (9-14; 2-8) received a balanced offensive attack as Alyssa Shoji, Lindsay Leo, Ricki Radanovich and Ashley Armstrong each scored 12 points. The Broncos used a 17-3 run in the second half to pull away from the Dons (4-20; 2-9). Rheina Ale led San Francisco with 15 points and four assists. Santa Clara returns home to host Loyola Marymount at the Leavey Center tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thunder Outlasts Ellis, Warriors Ellis scores 48, but Durant’s late shot lifts Oklahoma City Nick Ostiller
The Santa Clara Kevin Durant is starting to form quite a collection of game-winning shots. For the latest addition, the lanky forward hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors, 119-116 on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena. Santa Clara sophomore and long-time Warriors fan Jason Oledan attended the game in Oakland and had mixed emotions about Durant’s late jumper. “It’s truly something to witness the way he plays and how effortless he makes it seem,” said Oledan. “But his last shot, the Warriors really should’ve played him close. Still kicking myself about it really.” The National Basketball Association’s two-time scoring leader has shook up defenders every which way this season and is making a strong case for his first Most Valuable Player award. Durant also had a buzzer-beating three-pointer against Dallas on Dec. 29 and a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in an overtime victory Monday night at Portland. Durant finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Russell Westbrook added 31 points and seven assists to give Oklahoma City its fourth win in five games. After rallying for a thrilling comeback at Portland a night earlier, the Thunder had to sweat out another frantic finish. Ellis scored a career-high 48 points, and Lee had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his second career triple-double. Ellis and Brandon Rush both missed three-pointers in the closing seconds to tie or take the lead. “We have to break that cycle,” Ellis said. “The games we should win, we’ve got to start winning. And the games like this, we should go out and compete and give ourselves a chance to win.” Oledan was also confused as to why the Warriors had every opportunity for a stunning upset but could not close the deal. “I don’t know whether the Warriors choke on defense, or if nobody steps up, or if (Head Coach) Mark Jackson is unable to call the right plays at the right time,” said Oledan, “but obviously something is not working, and it kills you as a fan.” After Dorell Wright made one of two free throws to bring the Warriors within a deuce, Durant missed a contested threepointer. The ball found Ellis’ hands, and the tattoo-tattered guard never gave it back.
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Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around the Warriors’ Klay Thompson during the Thunder’s 119-116 victory on Tuesday night. Durant finished the game with 33 points and 10 rebounds.
Ellis darted to the basket off a pickand-roll with Lee, threw his body into Thunder center Serge Ibaka and shielded the ball for a right-handed layup that started another three-point play. Ellis made the free throw to put Golden State
“We have to break that cycle. The games we should win, we’ve got to start winning...” ahead with 22.3 seconds to play. “Monta (Ellis) was hitting practically every shot, and most circus layups and ‘and ones’ he would only make a fraction of a time were going in,” commented Oledan. “It was a fun game to watch thanks to him. He’s never been one to eliminate fun from a game.” However, it was Durant who got the last laugh. After missing a finger roll through a
Men’s Tennis The No. 48 Santa Clara men’s tennis squad fell by a score of 5-2 at No. 33 Fresno State on Sunday. In singles play, Santa Clara (3-2) got wins from Tom Pham and Eugene Muchynski. Pham has now won five straight singles matches.
Contact Nick Ostiller at nostiller@ scu.edu or (408) 554-4852. Antonio Gonzalez of the Associated Press contributed to this report.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Ashleigh Bandimere
Women’s Water Polo The Broncos responded from a loss to host CSU Monterey Bay Saturday morning to beat Fresno Pacific 10-4. The Broncos split the two games in Monterey and will now prepare to play at UC San Diego’s Triton Invitational next weekend. Freshman Ashleigh Bandimere scored a season-high five goals against Fresno Pacific to lead the Broncos to their second win of the year.
crowd of defenders, Durant got a second chance when the ball trickled out of bounds off Golden State. He didn’t take long to redeem himself, coming off a screen and banking in an 18-footer off the glass with 14.2 seconds left. Ellis missed a three-pointer on the other end. Westbrook followed with two free throws and Golden State had one last chance to send it to overtime. But Ellis inbounded the ball on the final play, and Rush missed a three-pointer in the corner at the final buzzer. Ellis finished 18 for 29 from the field and was nine of 10 on free throws. He also had seven rebounds and two assists — clearly not enough against an Oklahoma City team that’s plowing through the Western Conference. “Our goal going into the game is to hold Monta Ellis to 50 and he only had 48 so we accomplished two things,” Thunder Head Coach Scott Brooks said, sarcastically.
Water Polo The freshman scored a seasonhigh five goals against Fresno Pacific to lead the Broncos to a 10-4 victory. Favorite pre-game meal? Pasta with lots of bread Biggest role model? Harry Potter
Plans following college? Hopefully get a job that works with the environment. If you could play another collegiate sport, what would it be and why? Swimming because it’s the only other sport that doesn’t require any coordination on land, which I don’t have.
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Softball Steps Up to Plate Runners Out in Ten new players Force at Fun Run will attempt to help young team improve Ryan Marshall
The Santa Clara The Santa Clara women’s softball team opens up their season today in Texas and will take on the University of Texas El Paso. The Broncos have a tough schedule ahead of them this season, as they hope to improve their record from last year. After UTEP, the team will play five games over the weekend in a tournament hosted by New Mexico State in Las Cruces, New Mexico. For fourth-year Head Coach Lisa Mize, this type of competition is exactly how she believes her team will improve. “We’re going to take it one game at a time,” said Mize. “We’re playing a tough schedule, as we should be, but that’s how we’re going to get better.” What is different about this year’s Bronco softball team is the addition of 10 newcomers — a talented group of freshmen and transfers that can potentially make an immediate impact.
“All of our freshmen that we recruited are very strong,” said Mize. “(Junior) Carissa Theis (a transfer from New Mexico State University) is definitely going to bring us something to the pitching circle and bring some leadership to that position. We also have a junior college transfer, Alyssa Jepsen, who is very vocal out on the field. She’s a great middle infielder, and has potential to be one of our impact hitters.” Towards the end of last season, injuries started taking their toll on the team and the bullpen became severely depleted. With the addition of Theis, along with the freshmen recruits, the Broncos should have plenty of depth in their pitching staff this season. Santa Clara also returns two seniors, Briana Knight and Kristin Welsh. Knight led the team offensively last year with an impressive .413 batting average to go along with 20 runs batted in, eight home runs and 22 runs scored in 29 games. “Briana Knight has been our go-to player every year since she’s been here,” said Mize. “She’s fun to watch. She had an amazing season last year, unfortunately cut short due to injury so we just hope she can pick up from where she left off.
Kristin Welsh also struggled with injuries last year. She had a shoulder injury, then she was out four weeks with a concussion, so we’re just really happy that she’s healthy and coming back stronger. With the senior leadership that those two bring, I think we’ll see a lot of good things with those guys.” With the added depth, influx of new talent and the return of Knight and Welsh, expectations are higher for the Broncos this season than in years past. “I think as far as the season goes, obviously we have higher expectations than last year,” said Mize. “We’ve got a lot of new faces, so I think for the first time since I’ve been head coach here we have some depth so we can move some things around and see some different (lineups). As far as expectations, we just want to continue to improve with the ultimate goal of coming out with a winning season.” The first time you can catch the Broncos at home is Feb. 21 when they take on UC Davis at the Police Activities League Stadium in San Jose, Calif. Contact Ryan Marshall at rmarshall@scu.edu or (408) 5544892.
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Over 200 people participate in inaugural event Emily Schultz
Contributing Writer Santa Clara’s Bronco Bench Foundation hosted the first ever 5K and 10K Fun Run on campus this past Sunday. With over 200 participants running in the morning race, the Bronco Bench Foundation deemed the event a success that it will look to repeat in the coming years. Prizes were awarded to the fastest male and female participants in all six age divisions for both the 5K and 10K. At the finish line, runners and walkers were applauded by the Santa Clara men’s basketball team and congratulated over a microphone by Bronco Bench Foundation Executive Director Rusty Weekes. As music played over speakers for the finishers, long-sleeved shirts commemorating the event and breakfast foods were handed out to the 200 plus participants. At one point, Weekes announced that the Bronco Bench Foundation plans to recreate the Fun Run “every Super Bowl Sunday for years to come!” Weekes stated that the successful turnout for the inaugural event is promis-
ing for the Fun Run’s future, as he expects an exponential increase in contestants in future Fun Runs. The Bronco Bench Foundation, which helps provide scholarships for Santa Clara’s student athletes, is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Foundation has been looking for new ways to raise money and appeal to more students, faculty and members of the local community. Weekes, who graduated from Santa Clara in 1971, believes a Fun Run is “a perfect way to make an event for everyone.” The Bronco Bench Foundation was certainly successful in seeking a broad participant base, as adults, children, babies in strollers, dogs and students assembled for the event. Several Santa Clara sports teams were in attendance, including the cross-country, cheer, women’s golf and volleyball, and men’s basketball and rugby teams. A few players even dressed up for the occasion, emphasizing the lively nature of the beautiful morning. Volunteers provided refreshments at several stations throughout the course, and members of the cross-country team stood at every turn to guide the racers. Occasionally, members of the cheer and dance teams provided encouragement and applauded the participants. Contact Emily Schultz at eschultz@scu.edu.
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Jeremy Lin Has Arrived H
is jumper from the top of the key rattled home and Madison Square Garden crowd perked up. His lob pass to a teammate was on the money for an alley-oop dunk and the crowd cheered again. He weaved around the taller defenders, got bumped, but put in the layup despite the foul. He screamed, but could not be heard because the large crowd was chanting his name. When the buzzer sounded, Jeremy Lin was mobbed by his New York Knicks teammates after leading his team to victory with a career-high 25 points and seven assists. Lin, a Palo Alto native, is the first American-born player of Chinese descent to play in the National Basketball Association. After leading Palo Alto High School to a state championship, Lin did not receive an athletic scholarship but made the team at Harvard. He was named to the All-Ivy League first team twice but did not get drafted by an NBA team following college. Lin eventually signed a deal with his hometown Golden State Warriors, which was his favorite team growing up. Although the Bay Area’s large AsianAmerican population celebrated his arrival, Lin was primarily a benchwarmer and was cut after just one season. During this season, Lin had a similar role with New York. However, the star-studded Knicks had been underachieving and were in desperate need of a point guard that could reign in the aimless talent on the roster. Head Coach Mike D’Antoni had tried three other guards to no avail as the team had lost 11 of 13 games. But Lin was always there, at the end of the bench, patiently waiting for his chance. When D’Antoni called his name, Lin didn’t back down and became an overnight sensation with his breakout game. Had the Knicks finally found a point guard? Skeptics questioned if his performance was a just a one-time wonder. D’Antoni was curious as well, and unconventionally proceeded to give Lin his first career start at point guard in the Knicks’ next game. What would he do for an encore? Oh, just set another new careerhigh with 28 points and eight assists en route to leading the Knicks to another win. Lin had more points than any other player on the court and “Linsanity” was trending on Twitter in New York following the game. Although Lin has become the Big Apple’s newest celebrity, he has refused to get his own place to live because his contract with the Knicks does not become guaranteed until Friday. It’s about time for Lin to peruse the real estate market. Nick Ostiller is a sophomore communication major and editor of the Sports section.
Johnson Steps Up For Broncos Freshman has been a bright spot for men’s hoops Gabe Taylor
The Santa Clara Freshman Denzel Johnson has emerged as a much-needed bright spot in a dwindling season for the men’s basketball team. Following Kevin Foster’s arrest and subsequent punishment, Johnson has stepped up to fill the void left by Foster. The freshman capitalized on 34 minutes of playing time against the University of San Francisco on Jan. 26, when he erupted for an efficient 26 points on 12-18 from the field. After a postseason tournament championship last season, expectations were high for the Broncos. Foster was coming off of his best season. A month ago, it even appeared as though the success was carrying over into this season, with victories over recognized programs New Mexico and Villanova. Despite losing last season’s leading rebounder Marc Trasolini to an injury over the summer, no one even considered a 0-10 conference start to be plausible, or that Foster would face a drunk driving charge. But even with all of the negative outcomes, this season hasn’t been all bad, thanks to the experience that Johnson and this youthful team is loading up on. After all, basketball is in his blood. His brother, Brandon Johnson, plays at Division II Kentucky Wesleyan and former National Basketball Association superstar Gary Payton is his uncle. “Once the shots started going down, I kept attacking,” said the California native Johnson, adding later that his in-game decisions were based on “whatever the team needed to be in a position to win.” Broncos’ Head Coach Kerry Keating has been confident in the player that he recruited to come play at Santa Clara. “We certainly felt that he could be that player all along,” said Keating. Keating noticed Johnson’s transformation three weeks ago during practice, prompting him to claim that Johnson looked like the best player on the floor. “In all likelihood you’re going to play like you practice,” said Keating. And Johnson has done just that. In Santa Clara’s last game on the road against the University of San Diego, Johnson posted 20 points, going 8-12 from the field.
Since earning Foster’s minutes, Johnson is shooting a noteworthy 58 percent as a two-guard. His 18 points per game in the previous four contests tops Foster’s 17.8 season average. “Anytime you have a guy like that you just want to put him in the starting lineup, and he has taken that role very well,” said Keating. Before Foster was arrested, Johnson was limited to bench minutes. During those games, he struggled to find a rhythm. “The more time you’re out on the court the more confident, the more comfortable you are,” said Johnson. On the season, he is averaging 13 minutes per game, even when factoring in his time as a starter. “He certainly is taking advantage of the situation right now to benefit himself and also to benefit the team,” said Keating. When Keating first saw Johnson compete in high school, he recognized the poise of the soon to be Bronco. “He had a great feel for the game; a great demeanor,” said Keating, praising his knack for getting in the lane and understanding when and how to use his strength. Johnson credits much of his success as a Bronco to his upper-class teammates, and their ability to lead by example. With a young team, that relationship between rookies and veterans is crucial. Robert Garrett’s progress throughout the season
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Top: Broncos’ Evan Roquemore looks for a shot against a host of Portland defenders. Bottom: Raymond Cowels III dribbles during Santa Clara’s 84-78 loss to the Pilots.
has been significant. Brandon Clark came out of the gates with little to no hesitation when driving to the hoop. Yannick Atanga’s rebounding (5.3 per game) and sheer athleticism are much-needed assets in the frontcourt. “(There are) a lot of bright spots in that freshmen class of six that
give you great hope for the future,” said Keating. Foster is expected to be withheld from tonight’s road game against USF, giving Johnson yet another chance to torch the Dons. Contact Gabe Taylor at gtaylor@ scu.edu or (408) 554-4892.
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