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Three weeks after Associated Student Government elections, the results remain a contested issue with students on campus.
Students are contesting recent ASG election Matthew Rupel
The Santa Clara For the first time in the recent history of Associated Student Government, a recall vote of the newly elected president and vice president has been proposed. If the recall passes, the candidacy of Jenna Saso and Matt MacDonald will be nullified, and a re-election will be necessary. The recall petition was submitted at last week’s Senate meeting by a group of students who felt that the election process was handled unfairly. The elections saw a surge of interested after the highly controversial disqualification of Robert Leupp and Alex Sola-Guinto for three violations to the election code. Senior Jim Sullivan, a spokesperson for the group, insisted that the recall was not about any particular candidate. “It’s a petition to say that there should be a new election that’s a fair election to all the candidates,” he said. “If all the candidates were part of an unfair election, that’s not fair to anyone.” The recall petition required a total of 200 signatures, which sophomore Katie Wendland, the student who submitted the petition at last Thursdays Senate meeting, said took a few hours. Lindsay Gray, the head
One free copy of the election committee, explained that at least five students reported violations during the gathering of the signatures, including a report of dorm-storming to collect signatures. If the recall passes, a new election for the president and vice president will occur. Since the recall is unprecedented, there is no structure in place for a new election. Proposed additions to the recall protocol in the bylaws will be discussed at today’s senate. One proposed addendum include requiring a super majority of more than two-thirds the original votes cast, or 1,083 votes, to pass the recall. Other additions include leaving the new election to be structured by the current election committee and the stipulation that five violations by the student body will nullify the recall. According to the proposal, these could include violations of university policy, defamation of those involved in the recall or its process, or any information used to mislead the student body about the recall. If the recall vote passes, a new election will have to happen that’s open to all candidates with the necessary signatures. ASG is already behind on their transition schedule for next year’s government. Normally, the president-elect begins to work with the standing president immediately after the election during week five. If the recall passes, the soonest that transition could start would be week nine. Contact Matthew Rupel at mrupel@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4849.
Direct Transportation Goes to Bay to Breakers Direct train travels to San Francisco for easy access to race Joseph Forte
The Santa Clara This Sunday, Santa Clara students will board the 5:30 a.m. northbound express train at the Santa Clara station, ready for the highly anticipated 101st Annual Bay to Breakers race and eccentrically clad in their most colorful costumes. This Bay Area tradition has given rise to countless tales of fun, mischief and inebriation for generations of students. The Bay to Breakers race, sponsored by e-commerce firm Zazzle, is set to begin at 7 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Howard Street and Beale Street, near the Embarcadero in San Francisco. The historic 12K race has already been marked on the calendars of several Santa Clara students who eagerly
anticipate it. Senior Oliver Glenn, planning his second visit to the race, said, “I’m excited to have some fun with my friends before I graduate. Being a senior is kind of depressing.” Santa Clara students will not be the only college students attending Bay to Breakers. The race, which attracts thousands of young people from around the Bay Area, is almost certain to see attendance from many of the area’s colleges. For many Bay Area students, the party-like atmosphere, crazy costumes, public nudity and wild antics that the race evokes every year have become a collegiate tradition. Mission College student Matt Dimanlig, who will make his third journey to the race this year, said that he plans to attend “for the atmosphere. Everyone’s really happy. For that many people being there and being drunk, I never saw one fight.” TSC ARCHIVE
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Every year hundreds of Santa Clara students pack CalTrains to travel to Bay to Breakers, a 12K race that draws thousands of people to San Francisco. Unlike last year, trains will leave from the Santa Clara CalTrain station and travel to the event early Sunday.
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1. Obama formally endorses gay marriage: On the fence no longer, President Barack Obama declared his unequivocal support for gay marriage on May 9, a historic announcement that gave the polarizing social issue a more prominent role in the 2012 race for the White House. Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview on Sunday that he is completely comfortable with gays marrying, a pronouncement that instantly raised the profile of the issue. Senior administration officials said Obama came to the conclusion earlier this year that gay couples should have the right to legally marry and had planned to make his views publicly known before the Democratic National Convention in early September. They conceded that Biden’s comments accelerated the timeline, but said the vice president’s remarks were impromptu and not part of a coordinated effort to soften the ground for a shift by the president. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal White House deliberations. 2. G-8 Summit extravaganza: More than two dozen world leaders will join President Barack Obama in an extraordinary weekend of backto-back summits to tackle Europe’s mounting economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the decade-long war in the middle east. Leaders from the world’s eight leading industrialized nations arrive in the Washington area on Friday for meetings at Camp David, the wooded presidential retreat in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains. Immediately following the G-8 summit, Obama and most of the other
leaders will fly to Chicago Saturday evening to join other heads of state from NATO. 3. Police find 49 bodies by a highway in Mexico: Authorities struggled Monday to identify 49 bodies without heads, hands or feet, to gain clues into the latest series of massacres from an escalating war between Mexico’s two dominant drug cartels, with increasing evidence that innocents are being pulled into the bloodbath along with gang rivals. Though it was unclear who the victims were, it was the fourth massacre in a month. Mexico’s interior secretary, Alejandro Poire, said Monday that those incidents resulted from the fight between the Zetas gang and the Sinaloa cartel, which have emerged in the last year as the two main forces in Mexican drug-trafficking and other organized crime. 4. Syrian unrest spills into Lebanon for Third Day: Firing assault rifles and rocketpropelled grenades, Lebanese gunmen clashed in street battles Monday as sectarian tensions linked to the 14-month-old uprising in Syria bled across the border for a third day. At least five people have been killed and 100 wounded in Lebanon’s second-largest city since the gunbattles erupted late Saturday, security officials said. Residents say differences over Syria are at the root of the fighting, which pits neighbor against neighbor and raises fears of broader unrest that could draw in neighboring countries. From AP Reports.
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Michael Kevane, an associate professor of economics at Santa Clara, was awarded the Fulbright Scholar award to study the developmental impact of literacy gains in Burkina Faso in West Africa. Later this year, Kevane will spend six months in Burkina Faso exploring the effects reading fiction has on people’s character traits that are vital to economic development. “Reading is a cornerstone of development for any society,” said Kevane. “I am excited to spend my time as a Fulbright Scholar learning to what extent the first generation of students with access to libraries in Burkina Faso are better equipped to make individual and collaborative decisions for long-term well-being, especially for their communities.” His passion for literacy started when he and his wife, Leslie Gray, lived in the small villages of Burkina Faso and Sudan. After returning home, Kevane founded and directed Friends of African Village Libraries, which is a nonprofit organization that helps build and maintain libraries in African villages. His research will focus on six outcomes: attitudes of tolerance toward cultural differences, inclinations to be cooperative and trusting, patience, risk preferences and attitudes towards innovation and change. The Fulbright program is an international educational exchange program. Its goal is increasing the understanding of people living in the United States and in other countries.
Guest Journalist Speaks on Undocumented Immigration Multimedia journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, who announced his status as an undocumented immigrant from the Philippines last year, will be speaking in Malley tonight at 7 p.m. His discussion is titled “Define American: Undocumented Immigration and the Future of the Country.” Vargas has been featured in several prestigious news publications, such as The New Yorker.. He covered the 2008 presidential campaign and won the Pulitzer Prize for helping cover the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre. The Bay Area local is now the founder of Define American, a website aimed at stimulating dialogue about immigration. People are invited to post their definition of “American” and the website features video recordings from well-known political figures who share their views on this topic. To RSVP and register for this free event, visit the Markkula Center page and search for the At The Center blog.
Santa Clara Wins National Entrepreneurship Award Santa Clara, a member of the Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN), received a Gold Edison Award in the category of “Collaborative Networks and Support” during the Edison Awards 25th anniversary celebration in New York City. Nineteen other schools from across the nation shared the award with the university. Mechanical engineering associate professor and Robotics Systems Laboratory director Christopher Kitts (who was named KEEN 2011 Outstanding Faculty Member and Network Contributor in January) was among those representing the network of schools. KEEN is a collegiate initiative founded in 2005 by the Kern Family Foundation to promote American engineering talent and to create a collaborative network for member institutions to share entrepreneurial educational practices. KEEN gives grants to establish programs at member schools that develop strong technical skills and leadership potential in undergraduate engineering students. Grants are given via invitation only. The Edison Awards are given to American organizations for innovative products, services or leadership. According to the Edison Awards official website, “(The awards)symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring America’s drive to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy.” From staff reports. Contact news@ thesantaclara.com.
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CLOTHES-SWAPPING IN BENSON FOR A GREAT CAUSE Angeles Oviedo
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The race became the center of local controversy last year when the Anschutz Entertainment Group, the conglomerate that organizes the race, decided to prohibit intoxicated and unregistered racers, as well as wheeled objects. In a 2011 San Francisco Chronicle article, city publicist David Perry said, “(2010) was the tipping point. (It) was such a mess that organizers, the city and police decided we had to change something.” Perry echoed sentiments expressed by many San Francisco residents fed up with drunken revelers. Previously, in 2009, race officials banned alcohol and floats as well as nude racers, but shortly lifted many of the restrictions. Despite last year’s new regula-
tions, Dimanlig, who attended last year, said that the atmosphere of the race remained virtually unchanged and alcohol rules were not strictly enforced. Though this year’s official Bay to Breakers website explicitly forbids alcohol. Dimanlig still foresees heavy drinking. “They’ve said that every time. I’m pretty confident it’s not going to stop anyone.” CalTrain has also been a source of issues. In 2011, CalTrain did not offer any service from the Santa Clara Station to San Francisco the morning of the race. This year trains departing from San Jose and Palo Alto will reach the San Francisco station at Fourth Street and King Street (approximately 1.4 miles from the starting line). Contact Joseph Forte at JFForte@ scu.edu of (408) 554-4849.
n Monday, the Office of Sustainability and the Santa Clara Community Action Program held Santa Clara’s second annual “Swap for Good,” a donative drive to collect clothes, books, sports equipment and other gently used items for local community organizations like San Jose Family Shelters and Project Open Hand. Last week, students, faculty and staff were all encouraged to donate gently used items to designated bins located all over campus. These donations were used to stock the “store” in the Benson Parlors where all members of the Santa Clara community were welcome to thrift shop for free. The event was inspired by a nonprofit organization called Swap for Good that encourages people across the country to host clothing swaps and ask for donations to raise money for local domestic violence shelters. Santa Clara’s donations will be distributed to San Jose Family Shelters, Home Safe shelter, Project Open Hand, as well as the Princess Project, which collects prom dresses for teenagers. Senior Michelle Tang, who works for the Office of Sustainability, said the event was also an effort to improve the end-of-the-year move-out process. “We’re really trying to encourage people to not just throw stuff away at the end of the year. In four weeks, when we see people moving out, it’s going to be a kind of crazy and people will just be throwing things out. So this is just an effort to get people to start looking through their closets now,” she explained.
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Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 5/12: A student was reported ill due to excessive alcohol consumption in her room. CSS and SCU EMS responded.
Informational Report 5/14: A motorcycle was reportedly found damaged while parked in the visitor lot. 5/12: Graffiti was found written on the exterior drain pipe and on the on a cinder block wall at Bellarmine Hall.
Medical Emergency 5/12: A student injured his finger and requested medical assistance. CSS and SCU EMS responded. 5/12: Two non-affiliate spectators
at the Ernie Reyes event lost consciousness in the Leavey Center. CSS, SCU EMS, SCFD and paramedics responded. The victim was transported to Kaiser Hospital by paramedics. 5/14: A student struck his head on another person’s shoulder while playing softball on Bellomy Field. He was unresponsive and suffering from concussion symptoms. CSS, SCU EMS, SCFD and paramedics responded. The student was transported to Valley Medical Center by paramedics.
Theft 5/11: A bicycle was reported stolen from the Benson bike racks. The bicycle was secured with a cable lock. 5/11: An Access card was reported missing and several unauthorized purchases were made. The Access card was suspended and an investigation is in progress concerning the
unauthorized charges on the card. 5/11: A bicycle was reported stolen from the University Villas bike racks. The bike was secured to the rack with a cable lock.
Trespassing 5/12: A non-affiliate male was observed loitering outside of Dunne Hall. CSS and SCPD responded, and he was given a trespass warning. 5/13: A non-affiliate male was reported utilizing a large amount of workstation space in the multimedia lab of the Learning Commons. He was uncooperative when questioned. SCPD was contacted and responded. He was given a trespass warning, escorted out of the library and taken into custody for outstanding warrants. From the Campus Safety Reports. Email news@thesantaclara.com.
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s the initial public offering of Facebook nears, investors and interested parties have begun to question the company’s ability to live up to earnings expectations while preserving the user experience that its 901 million monthly active users cling to. With a projected range of $35 to $38 per share, according to Bloomberg, the $104 billion question is whether or not Facebook can transform 2.7 billion likes and comments a day, 250 million photo uploads daily, and 100 billion friendships into huge profits. This valuation is hotly debated, with analyst’s opinions on the stock greatly varying. In a Bloomberg Global Poll of 1,253 investors and traders, 79 percent said that Facebook did not deserve a valuation so high. “It’s overvalued at that price. Investors are becoming more selective and there are quite a few fallen angels around, like Netflix. Those who buy Facebook at these levels are more speculators than investors,” said Filippo Garbarino, who oversees $50 million at Frontwave Capital Ltd. in Chiasso, Switzerland. One statistic putting investors off is the fact that the projected stock price range of Facebook values the company at 99 times its earnings, a multiple that is higher than 99 percent of companies in the S&P 500, an index of large companies traded on either the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq. Facebook’s IPO will occur this Friday. The pending approval of its S-1 form by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had caused some confusion, potentially pushing the date back. However, the date was recently confirmed as May 18. For months, a hoodie-wearing Mark Zuckerberg, who is expected to be worth $19 billion following the IPO, has been touring the country, talking to potential investors and readying himself and his company for the stock issuance. Soon it will be seen whether his efforts have been successful. Santa Clara students interested in working in the Silicon Valley should watch Facebook’s IPO carefully, as it will likely show how many other social media companies, such as Twitter or Pinterest, will fare should they reach an IPO. According to Elspeth Rossetti, director of the Career Center, the top companies where most Santa Clara alumni work are tech companies, with fifty working at Facebook and fortynine at LinkedIn. These other social media companies will also determine how well Facebook lives up to expectations, as it remains to be seen whether users will move on to other social media platforms if a strong competitor arises. Looking at the quick adoption (then abandonment) of Google Plus by many Santa Clara students gives insight into the volatility of the industry. The IPO of Facebook will mark an interesting turning point in the Silicon Valley and the acceptance of social media companies as worthwhile investments or not. “The Social Network” has taken a step beyond where the movie left off and is going to have a big impact on the future of Silicon Valley. Successful or not, nothing will be the same after their IPO date. Jack Wagner is a junior in the business school.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Rising Artist, Hoodie Allen, Chosen Spring Concert Has Everyone Talking Katherine Chow The Santa Clara
Hoodie Allen has created a stir across the Santa Clara campus since the announcement of the musical performers for the yearly Spring Concert, hosted by the Activities Programing Board on June 1. D.J. John Hamilton will open the show, followed by Hoodie Allen and The Dean’s List. A student is also in the works to perform, but no final negotiations have been decided. Allen, a newcomer on the music scene, was chosen to perform based on Santa Clara’s budget as well as a survey that the APB created. Mark Wicker, the senior music director for the APB, explained that there is a specific process that goes into picking artists to perform for school concerts. “We went on concertideas.com, a website promoting up-and-coming artists, considered each artists’ pricing and availability and sent out a student survey through Facebook,” said Wicker. He also added that APB made the survey as an event on Facebook this year after deciding to branch out to social media this year. The survey basically consisted of asking participants the top two or three performers they wanted to see. Within the Santa Clara community, Hoodie Allen has received “mixed reviews,” according to
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Hoodie Allen, a hip-hop artist, was selected to perform at the Activities Programming Board’s Spring Concert on June 1.
Wicker. There are people who know who he is and people who do not even know that he is considered a hip-hop artist. “I’m a fan and I remember visiting websites where they would post a lot of music from people who are up-and-coming artists that really appeal well to the college community, such as Hoodie Allen,” said junior Kevin Galindo. “I would
definitely go, (Hoodie’s) songs are fun to party to, and I have a lot of friends who also like Hoodie Allen.” On the other hand, Russell White, also a junior at Santa Clara, expressed that he has not heard of Hoodie Allen before and that he is not going to attend the spring concert. Wicker said that students should check out the songs “No
Interruption” and “No Faith in Brooklyn” by Hoodie Allen. While reactions to the acts picked this year were somewhat different, the spring concert is expected to be successful and entertaining. Contact Katherine Chow at KLChow@scu.edu or (408) 5544849.
Speaking Honestly Without Injury Free speech in social media conversations Elizabeth Ambriz-Mendez The Santa Clara Students gathered in the Williman Room on Tuesday in attendance of the quarterly Difficult Dialogues conversation where the fine line between free speech and expressions of hatred in social media was discussed. In an event co-sponsored by the women’s and gender studies department and the LGBTQ Al-
lies network, Marina Hsieh from the Santa Clara Law School and Brian Buckley of the philosophy department kicked off the discussion by each giving a short lecture on the topic of free speech from the perspective of their academic field. “We normally believe that the marketplace of ideas is made better and stronger by letting a lot of people say whatever they think, including things that aren’t true,” said Hsieh, while explaining the legal parameters of free speech. According to Hsieh, speech can turn into an act of aggression. Determining if certain types of speech should be allowed comes down to the motive behind the word and how the intended audience perceives it.
Buckley reflected upon the aspirational concept of dialogue, what he defined to be an interaction between at least two people with the use of certain words as vehicles of thought. He expressed to students that disagreeing with others is okay as long as one can state their opinion width a respectful disposition. “I don’t think that free speech means that moral lines are allowed to be crossed, and I think hate speech is one of those instances,” said Sonia Ibrahimkhail, a freshman communications major. Difficult Dialogues began four years ago and has since been a quarterly program coordinated by the Center for Student Leadership and the Office for Multicultural
Learning that invites students, faculty and staff to engage in current controversial topics. Participants agreed that electronic communication requires a moral responsibility of expressing oneself in a public forum. This general consensus was a welcomed outcome by Mary Ho, program director of the Office for Multicultural Learning. “I enjoyed the Difficult Dialogue because it challenged students to think and dialogue about having authentic conversation in the social networking and digital age,” said Ho. Contact Elizabeth AmbrizMendez at eambrizmendez@scu. edu or (408) 554-4849.
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support gay marriage and Obama’s affirmation of gay marriage. I also agree that Obama’s public support for the hot button social issue is a political, historical and symbolic moment for our country. But it is unwise to address such a controversial topic, because he may lose votes by taking such a concrete stance. In an ABC “Good Morning America” interview President Obama stated that “for me personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that — I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.” President Obama justified this statement by explaining that this had been a personal issue that he needed to reconcile publicly. President Obama also made it clear that his personal reasons for supporting gay marriage came from his desire to allow men and women serving in the armed forces, those within his own administration and his friends to be treated fairly and equally. He emphasized the theme of social equality as he reiterated that he had personally discussed the topic with his daughters and his wife, Michelle Obama. At face value, it seems President Obama was making a heartfelt declaration, one that had been carefully planned and had been a long time coming. However, it would behoove us to look at what was unclear in President Obama’s interview. Why now? What prompted this sudden declaration on such a polarizing social issue? With the upcoming presidential 2012 election, it is a bold, perhaps even dangerous, political move for Obama to declare his support of an issue that has America split right down the middle. In a recent poll it was found that “currently 49 percent of Americans favor gay marriage, with 40 percent opposed.” With the economy barely making a recovery, a Congress at each other’s throats and a public growing increasingly impatient of political blunders and shenanigans, President Obama needs all the votes he can get. So how do we reconcile Obama’s
sudden clarification with the potential of lost votes? By asking another question: Is it merely coincidence that just days after Vice President Biden stated that he “is absolutely comfortable with same-sex marriage” that President Obama scheduled an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America?” No. I do not think so. In fact, Obama’s interview is a shrewd political move. In light of it being an election year, the Obama administration has been seeking to present Obama as a strong and decisive leader. To not answer the media’s questions, and skirt the subject of gay marriage, would have made Obama appear weak. It is my belief that Obama was caught between a rock and a hard place. He did not wish to address a controversial topic, but due to Biden’s verbal slip it would have been worse had he not. The hastily arranged ABC interview was Obama’s platform to clarify his position, while backing it up with personal justifications for why he was now discussing it. But what is the significance of questioning Obama’s sudden support for gay marriage? How does it change what was affirmed? Furthermore, does it cheapen Obama’s support of same-sex marriage? Yes, President Obama has publicly declared his support for gay marriage, yet he has done little to back up his words. Obama has made no move to demand same-sex marriage legislation. Also he continues to maintain that it is at the state’s discretion to decide the issue of gay marriage, effectively stunting any broad national change. In a time where our country is bitterly divided, we desperately need strong leadership. To me, strong leadership is about action, not empty words. I challenge President Obama to electrify this issue by placing some weight behind his words. The time for symbolism is past. We need tangible change. Claire Ingebretsen is a freshman political science major and editor of the Opinion section.
VALLEY TIMES
RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA
Due to often hectic schedules, students revive themselves by sipping on coffee. However, they may not always realize the back story of the coffee that keeps them refreshed and gets them fueled for the remainder of their jam packed days.
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any Broncos fuel their days with a cup of coffee in the morning, and another cup or two in the afternoon. However, most of us do not pause to take a second look at the coffee we are gulping down. Where did that coffee come from? Who picked the beans that went into that cup of java? Who worked to bring it to your caffeine deprived lips? Are people suffering as a result? In our globalized economy, the limits of labor and the environment are overtly stressed. When resources and people are stressed by such systems and overconsumption they will not last long. Today there are social environmental movements that have been established to offset these stresses. By putting our dollars into companies that return basic needs to the workforce and our world, we will positively affect the worker and the environment. Thankfully, more sustainable, equitable options exist, such as fair trade. Fair trade is a partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect that seeks greater equity in international trade. The one we see most often in our busy collegiate lives is coffee. In making responsible coffee choices, it’s important to differentiate between fair trade and organic. Fair trade is a partnership composed of small-
holder cooperatives, and operates as a one-person, one-vote system. From the ground up, fair trade promotes education, farmer training, housing, health care and sustainable agricultural practices. Organic is a global certification that prohibits the use of synthetic fertilizers and agrochemicals. While not all organic coffees are fair trade products, “approximately 50 percent of fair trade producer organizations worldwide hold organic certificates,” according to
We should take a moment to think about the implications of our consumer choices. the Fair Trade USA Coffee Review. According to Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International, fair trade farmers sell only about 20 percent of their coffee at fair trade prices. The rest sells at the world price, due to lack of demand. One example of a successful, strong trade partnership (which also happens to be nearby) is the Community Agroecology Network, based out of University of California, Santa Cruz. CAN’s AgroEco coffee utilizes co-ops,its profit is more direct to farmers and is, in
a way, “beyond fair trade.” CAN also works with local communities and uses participatory research and dialogue to create projects for development, focusing on the community’s needs. You can find several fair trade options on campus. For example, the Cellar Market carries fair trade chocolate and Equal Exchange coffee. At the Mission Bakery you can ask for Starbucks’ Café Estima Blend coffee, which is a blend of fair trade certified coffee. As students of a university that champions values of competence, conscience and compassion, we should take a moment to think about the implications of our consumer choices. Consistent with our Jesuit philosophy, the university educates us to understand the perspectives of others and the consequences of decision-making so that we can make ethical decisions. By settling for a coffee provider who fails to provide its farmers with ethical working conditions and wages, and by ignoring conversation about such injustices ourselves, we are not fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to us as Jesuit students. We should exercise the power of voting with our dollar. Carlton Gossett, Claire Overholt, Max Silva, Hannah Rogers, Claire Ryan and Bobak Esfandiari are all members of SCU BLEJIT.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To The Editor,
AUSTIN ALLEMAN — THE SANTA CLARA
In contrast to the gloomy prospects outlined in “Seniors Prep for Dwindling Jobs,” Santa Clara’s Career Center is seeing a robust recruiting year for the class of 2012. Campus career fairs this year have had the highest employer attendance since 2008 when the recession hit. Fall saw 159 employers recruiting all majors, winter had 73 employers at the general fair and 72 at the engineering fair and spring had 81 employers in attendance. BroncoLink has the highest number of internships posted in its history— 631 current opportunities as I write this email. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reported in their
salary survey that the overall average salary for the class of 2011 was 2.3 percent higher than 2010; projections for the class of 2012 are expected to continue that upward trend. The national trends reported in the article are not reflective of the experience on this campus. Students at Santa Clara are in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is creating jobs and leading the nation out of the recession. Also, the job market for new graduates is separate from that of experienced professionals and the national trends do not show that. I encourage the class of 2012 to feel hopeful and know that there are many opportunities out there for them to make a living and to make a difference. Re-
member, the Career Center can help you! Elspeth Rossetti Career Center Director
Email: letters@thesantaclara. com Mail: Box 3190, Santa Clara, CA, 95053-3190 Letters to the editor may be edited for brevity, clarity and accuracy. Articles in the Opinion section represent the views of the individual authors only and not the views of The Santa Clara or Santa Clara University.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Feliz Moreno
Students Stand in Solidarity with Facilities A
round 80 people showed up to the Labor Action Committee teach-in on Monday night. Students, faculty and facilities workers all crowded into a tiny Arts and Sciences classroom to listen to the Facilities workers talk about the “negotiations” that have been occurring on behalf of the health care deal with the university. I have, up until now, refrained from expressing my thoughts on the current issue, but I think it is important that we, as students, take an active role in what goes on at our university, and that includes how our campus workers are treated. I don’t think a lot of people realize what goes into the upkeep of our campus; I didn’t even realize it until I was hired as a student worker in Facilities. Not only do they provide materials for our events, repair our broken doors and holes in walls, and take care of the campus landscape, but they also maintain cleanliness in all of the buildings on campus as well. It is easy for this group of people to go unnoticed and for their voices to fall upon deaf ears because they are not faculty and they are not students. So when they do raise a concern about something, I think it is fair to take their opinions into serious consideration. The students who attended the teach-in, including myself, were given a numerical analysis of the health care situation and an explanation of what is going on. They were fairly honest in their depic-
tion of the old versus new deal being offered. The workers admitted that some of them, depending on family status and medical conditions, would actually save money on the new plan; those that would lose money, however, would lose more than they can afford on a working class wage. A few things became apparent during the teach-in. The first was that the facilities workers look out for each other; they collectively agreed to refuse the new health care plan because it would be detrimen-
It is important that we, as students, take an active role in what goes on at our university tal to a good portion of the workers. The last thing that was evident was that students care about the issue. Students sat on the floor to listen to what the workers had to say. It was refreshing to see so many people come together and support the people that are often forgotten. It can be easy to be philanthropic towards people in faraway countries suffering from unimaginable horrors, but let’s not forget about the people in our own backyards (or on our own campus, for that matter) who don’t ask for very much,
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The Facilities workers protested on campus with the support of the Labor Action Committee. The workers in the union feel they are not receiving a fair amount of healthcare benefits with the negotiations of their new contract.
but still need someone to look out for them. One student at the end of the presentation raised his hand to comment on how the Jesuit-based administration could be so inflex-
ible in their dealings with the workers — people right here at home who are facing hardship — while still clinging to the idea of Jesuit values and social justice. That is precisely my question. I hope the
administration will step back from the situation and find ways to really compromise lest matters go south. Feliz Moreno is a sophomore English major.
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“9 Circles”— a Chilling Descent into Hell Roommates: Find Your Perfect Match
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ALEXANDER MOLLOY
Liz Wassmann
The Santa Clara Few issues become personal as quickly as deciding on housing. Location, price and size of the place are all important, but choosing roommates is the most sensitive factor. Here are a few tips to help you decide on the perfect housemates for next year.
Degree of Friendship
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he Santa Clara Center of Performing Arts proudly presents playwright Bill Cain’s “9 Circles,” a psychological thriller inspired by true events about the aftermath of war and the impossibility that one might find peace after traveling through the depths of hell. Defendant Daniel Edward Reeves is an honorably discharged soldier on trial for his life after being accused of multiple killings and rape while stationed in Iraq. “9 Circles”
is provocative, dark, profane and highly relevant to our war-torn times. It covers complex issues like the battered state of postwar veterans, double standards for acceptable conduct on the battlefield and capital punishment. As both cast and audience members can attest, protagonist Reeves’ entanglement in a web of moral ambiguity and military bureaucracy dubs the ambitious “9 Circles” a brilliant dramatic endeavor. Bravo!
MICHAEL ERKELENS — THE SANTA CLARA
Racial Underrepresentation Incites Anguish African-American students express frustration Anayo Awuzie
Associate Reporter Imagine being a freshman in college on the first day of class. After all the stress of applying and being accepted, taking out last minute loans to pay for housing and books, and kissing mom and dad goodbye, you have finally made it. You look at your class schedule and begin to head to your first class. You open the door and all of the white students present all look back at your black face. “Orientation was the worst,” said junior Maxwell Walter, of his experience as a freshman. “Me and one other kid who was also getting recruited, we hung out throughout almost the entirety of orientation. I couldn’t relate to anybody else. I mean, obviously I was one of the only minorities at my orientation.” In the 2010-2011 school year there were 5,107 enrolled students. Out of that number, about 4 percent of the students were AfricanAmerican, a mere 212 enrolled students. Similar schools like St.
Everyone wants to live with their best friends because then you get to see each other all the time without having to make plans. Consider, however, that a close friend could also be a terror to live with. Although you may think you are the best of friends, some people are simply too much to handle all the time. Those little habits that annoy you when you are hanging out suddenly surround you all the time, causing you to resent your “bestie.” Don’t let your decision to room with your best friend be the end of your friendship. Breaks are a good and healthy thing!
Amount of Partying An ideal situation is one where you and your housemates go out for roughly the same amount of time each week. If your friend is constantly going out while you are trying to sleep or study, or he or she is constantly pressuring you to come out too, the relationship will struggle. On the other hand, if you are the one going out all the time, you will be frustrated by a quieter roommate who never lets you have fun in your own room.
Level of Cleanliness
GRAPHIC BY ALEXANDER MOLLOY
In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 212 African-American students out of a total student population of 5,107, accounting for four percent of the student body. The administration is trying to boost minority numbers.
Mary’s (2996 enrolled; 2 percent African-American) and Loyola Marymount (6069 enrolled; 6 percent African-American) show similar numbers. Students like Walter are not the only ones experiencing this lack of diversity. It is a universal reality that African-American students
enroll in college at a much lower rate than white students. The latest statistic provided by the National Center for Education shows that white students are 69 percent of the nationwide enrollment in college while African-American students make up only 14 percent. AJ Howell-Williams, associate
director of Undergraduate Admission, specifically handles the applications of underrepresented students. He says that Admissions is doing the best they can, but there are other factors that affect the See AFRICAN, page 8
The amount of mess that two people can tolerate must be roughly equal in order to achieve a successful pairing. If your roommate gets anxious when things are not in their places, and you are fine with some clutter, this situation can ruin even the best of friendships. In the end, mutual respect and politeness matter more when choosing a roommate. In the competitive Santa Clara housing scene, students begin signing leases in November the school year before they are planning to move in, which means it is never too early to start thinking about these issues. Remember: you are going to live with someone for one school year, and thirty weeks is a very long time. Contact Liz Wassmann at ewassmann@scu.edu.
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Scene Spotlight
Lauren’s Locales: Explore Golden Gate Park
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The mannequins sporting designer Jean Paul Gaultier’s apparel feature talking holographic faces that really bring the fashion to life at the de Young exhibition.
Not your traditional fashion show at the de Young Lauren Bonney
Associate Reporter Don’t only look at it as fashion — look at it as sculpture, art, architecture and structure. The de Young’s newest collection, “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk,” is a fantastic exhibition by French cou-
ture designer Jean Paul Gaultier. This zany and creative designer has teamed up with the de Young to make some of his finest pieces of work available to the viewing public. Upon entering the exhibit, the viewer is immediately confronted by a platform of mannequins that blink, smile, laugh, sing and talk about what they are wearing. These holographic facial projections add to the overall experience of this multimedia exhibit and offer a glimpse into Monsieur Gaultier’s quirky and unusual sense of humor. Gaultier’s masterful creations inspire awe and wonder with his
attention to detail and unique compositions. It is quite clear that his designs are not merely pieces of fabric sewn together to create an aesthetically pleasing outcome, but rather a conscientious choice in expressing a theme or deeper meaning behind his fashion choices. Gaultier crossed gender roles by placing men in more effeminate clothing with beautifully structured jackets and blouses, and women in, masculine and austere suits. In another collection inspired by mermaids, he focused on female figures and features ornate corsets meant to be worn on the outside of clothing. These are merely smaller vignettes to Gaultier’s enormous collection. This thought-provoking and remarkable exhibit will be at the de Young through August 2012.
California Academy of Sciences While in Golden Gate Park be sure to visit this aquarium, planetarium, natural history, museum, home of an albino alligator and four story rainforest! THEWEEKENDERBLOG.COM
Japanese Tea Garden Wander the oldest Japanese garden in the country, admire the traditional pagoda and sprawling greenery, and top off your visit with a simmering cup of tea. HUGHIE.COM
Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu.
Music Concourse
Jean Paul Gaultier De Young Museum Golden Gate Park deyoung.famsf.org
Located between the Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, the concourse hosts free summer concerts on Sundays.
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low enrollment numbers. AfricanAmerican students are not incapable, they just have other ideas such as being “music producers or rappers,” he said. “These are the things I was actually seeing in (college) applications that more than anything pissed me off because I know universities out there are looking for strong candidates; the numbers of those students are dwindling,” said Howell-Williams. “To tell you the truth I got to a point of frustration. Not with what we as admissions
counselors or the admissions community are doing in America, but really being frustrated with the lack of motivation that I was seeing within the African-American community. The university is doing all they can to diversify the student body, but what I feel is happening with the African-American community is that our youngsters lost themselves within the media and the media definition of ‘blackness.’” Aside from addressing low student enrollment, another component noticeably missing on campus is African-American faculty and staff. In 2010-2011, out of 461 fulltime faculty members, only nine
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Amanda Lajoie, ’14
“A pink tutu and purple spandex, and a neon green bandeau bra, with a white tank top.”
Samantha Juda
Kevin Cronin and Darren Thomas, ’15
“We would dress as Smurfs with Jim Skoumal.”
were of African-American descent. Professor Regina Davis-Sowers, sociology professor, is one of the nine faculty members, and almost did not have her tenure renewed in 2009. She said that it is a sad reality for African-American faculty, and due to their low visibility, she sometimes wonders if they really exist. “I wonder what the students are getting here to not have faculty that are their race or ethnicity,” said Lester Deanes, Assistant Dean for Student Life and council member for the Committee of Inclusive Excellence, “Not that you need that but I think it’s important to see
people in positions of authority to look up to who are coming from a background similar to yours.” “This is why I wanted to be the co-chair of Igwe because we can show that support and community and do our job to reach out,” said Amechi Okechukwu, alumnus and former Igwebuike co-chair, “We do need help from administration, just to reach out to African-Americans more and then help from the student body to make sure this is a socially conscious campus and an inviting place to all people of all races so that certain events don’t detract from people wanting to go here.”
The low African-American population can be attributed to many different reasons. Either way, for Walter, he will not be contributing to a lower African-American percentage rate any time soon. “You know, I never thought demographics would be a big deal just because where I grew up there was a very small African-American population,” said Walter. “As a freshman, groups like Igwe made me feel comfortable and Unity, people say it’s cliquey but I think I needed that. I feel a lot better about it now.” Contact Anayo Awuzie at aawuzie@scu.edu.
What are you wearing to Bay to Breakers?
Keely Reidelberger, ’13
“I’m going to be a superhero. I’m going to save lives.”
Cameron Mar, ’14
“A cat costume.”
Annette Ochoa, ’12 “We customized some capes. There’s five of us, so we’ve got a Power Pack. My power is Flower Power… because I’m kind of obsessed with flowers.”
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TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK
SEE “MR. RLC,” 5/23 SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
5/17 | THURSDAY Interfaith Dinner Discussions Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Benson Center, Campus Ministry Why go? All students are welcome to join the SCU Interfaith Council to learn about religious traditions. Art Lecture with Katherine Sherwood Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: de Saisset Museum Why go? Berkeley-based artist Katherine Sherwood talks about the extraordinary ways in which her brain hemorrhage has influenced her mixed-media paintings. “9 Circles” Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Location: Mayer Theatre Why go? Experience the riveting story of a young American soldier on trial for this life. Tickets are available online or at the box office for $10.
5/18 | FRIDAY Law Commencement Liturgy Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Mission Church Why go? Celebrate Mass with the 2012 graduates of Santa Clara Law School. “9 Circles” Time: 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Location: Mayer Theatre Why go? This gripping tale is sure to be the talk of the season.
5/19 | SATURDAY Farmer’s Market Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Jackson Street at Homestead Road Why go? Taste the beginning of summer by stocking your refrigerators with fresh berries, peaches and fruits galore! Law School Graduation Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Mission Gardens Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2012!
Celebration of Spring Orchestra Concert Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Mission Church Why go? Listen to the sweet sounds of Schumann and Tchaikovsky and other composers. “9 Circles” Time: 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Location: Mayer Theatre Why go? The last night to see this dramatic play. Don’t miss out!
5/20 | SUNDAY Liturgy Time: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. Location: Mission Church
SEE “CELEBRATION OF SPRING,” 5/19 SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
“Jackie Gage and the JurassiC” performing LIVE! Time: 4 p.m. Location: City Lights Theater, San Jose Why go? Support Junior Jackie Gage and her band as they perform in the biggest show of their lives. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco Why go? Hitch a ride up to the City, be sure to catch the last performance of Shakespeare’s fantastical play about starcrossed lovers.
SEE “9 CIRCLES,” 5/17, 5/18, 5/19 MICHAEL ERKELENS — THE SANTA CLARA
5/21 | MONDAY Study Abroad Winter Quarter 2013 Information Session Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Alumni Science Hall Why go? I see London, I see France, I see myself studying abroad in 2013! Come learn about opportunities to study in a foreign country.
5/22 | TUESDAY Happy National Maritime Day! Info: In 1933, the United States Congress declared today the offi-
cial day to recognize the maritime industry. Have you had something shipped to your mailbox? Better go check!
5/23 | WEDNESDAY Mr. RLC Location: Locatelli Center Why go? Cheer on your RLC’s candidate and see who will be crowned Mr. RLC 2012. Save the date, and keep an eye on your email for more details!
SCU Jazz Emsemble Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Music and Dance Facility, Recital Hall Why go? Santa Clara’s talented musicians are excited to treat you to an evening of jazz.
jazz. Tickets are available online and at the box office for $10. Misa en Español Time: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Mission Church IWhy go? Campus Ministry and Comunidad Latina invite you to celebrate Mass in Spanish.
5/24 | THURSDAY Spring Jazz and Concert Band Concert Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Music Recital Hall Why go? Tap your feet to the sounds of the Big Band Era and snap your fingers to some cool
To suggest events for the calendar please contact Katie Girlich at: calendar@thesantaclara.com.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Finishes 5th at WCLAs Lax finishes season strong at WCLA nationals Henry Gula
Associate Reporter This past weekend, the young Santa Clara Women’s Lacrosse club finished fifth in the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates National Championship in Colorado Springs to wrap up a stellar season. The Division I national tournament showcased the top 16 WCLA teams in the country. The Broncos entered the tournament as the 12th seed, and beat the fifth, ninth, and second seeded teams on their way to a fifth-place. The Broncos beat UC Santa Barbara in overtime of the fifth-place game, 14-12. Their finish placed them ahead of the 11 other teams in the tournament, and in fifth overall out of 80 teams in the WCLA division 1 for the 2012 season. “It was a comeback season,” said sophomore midfielder Victo-
ria Rutherford. “Our freshman class was huge, and we had only three seniors.” Junior Maggie Burke and senior Maria Pestana led the team in their final win. Burke scored six of the 12 goals, and Pestana added two goals and six assists. Pestana was also named to the Division I AllTournament team. The Broncos finished their regular season with an 11-8 record, including a one-goal loss against top seeded Colorado State in late March. With 13 freshmen out of the 26 total players on the roster, the Broncos were a very young team. “I was worried because we had (graduated) a goalie who had won many awards and also an offender and defender who were both very important. I didn’t know what to expect with all the new freshmen,” said Rutherford. The uncertainty was answered early on, as the Broncos began their season with six straight wins, and by mid-March stood at 8-2. They then hit a rough patch, going 3-6 through April. However, upon making the tournament as the 12 seed, the Broncos found their stride and continued to their fifth place finish.
San Francisco Targets NBA’s Warriors Warriors executives open to discuss change in location Chris Glennon
The Santa Clara City leaders in San Francisco are courting the Golden State Warriors, trying to woo the NBA team back to the “City by the Bay” within five years. “I’d be very excited for a change in location,” said freshman Tolu Adeoye, an avid Warriors fan. “The fan base and resources of San Francisco could provide them with the support they need to reach the next tier. Mayor Ed Lee sent a letter on Friday saying the city would work with Warriors executives to bring the team to San Francisco in time for the 2017-18 season. The note, signed by all 11 city supervisors and numerous business and labor leaders, floats the possibility of building a waterfront arena. It was sent a few days after Lee met with new Warriors owner Peter Guber in Los Angeles. Oakland Mayor Jean Quan responded Monday by sending the team her own letter. Quan says Oakland is committed to keeping the Warriors in the East Bay. The only bay area teams that appear to be staying put for the foreseeable future are the San Francisco Giants and San Jose Sharks. The San Francisco 49ers will start playing in Santa Clara in time for the 2015 season, the Oakland A’s have been rumored to be on the move to San Jose, and the Oakland Raiders are discussing the possibility of moving back to Los Angeles. Now the Warriors, who have seen a decrease in ticket sales since their 48 win 2008 season, could be moving. The Warriors have played in San Francisco before. After moving west from Philadelphia,
the Warriors settled in San Francisco for the start of the 1962-63 season and stayed there through 1971. Since then, the Warriors have played in the arena currently known as Oracle Arena, with their lease expiring in 2017. Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum, the home site of the A’s and Raiders, sit next to each other and are two of the older venues in their respective sports. “That complex has kind of a negative connotation to it,” explained junior Bay Area sports fanatic Max Minowitz. “Neither of the facilities are very nice and the I’d say the surrounding area is one of the worst in the Bay Area. A lot of people around the U.S. don’t even know where the Warriors play.” The Warriors are known for having one of the most loyal local fan bases in the league. Even though they have only made the playoffs once since 1994, the Warriors have consistently remained in the top 10 in league attendance despite the recent decrease. After trading away fan favorite Monta Ellis for a more defensive-minded center in Andrew Bogut last season, it seems as though the Warriors are trying to change their identity. A gem of a stadium on the San Francisco waterfront could only help with the transformation, according to Adeoye. “In order to win we have to make drastic changes. Even though Monta leaving is upsetting, this new stadium could be a way to make a new identity and get rid of the Warriors old losing ways,” said Adeoye. Minowitz agreed that the Warriors could develop a new identity in San Francisco, adding, “I feel like we’d have a better chance of getting a superstar if we were in San Francisco.” Contact Chris Glennon at cglennon@scu.edu. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
The Women’s Lacrosse team warms up for a match last year. This year’s team exceeded expectations, calming worries about their youth en route to a 5th place finish in WCLAs. They will only lose three seniors and will have 13 freshman returning.
Rutherford attributed the team’s success to their chemistry. “What’s so incredible about our team is we were able to mentally stay in it,” said Rutherford. Next year’s squad is looking to build on the success from this past season and perform better in 2013.
The freshman class has been fully incorporated into the offensive and defensive strategies, and with only three seniors leaving, the team will enjoy continuity. Also important is the return of freshman goalkeeper Jenna Herzog. With another full season of ex-
perience, the women will look to continue to establish Santa Clara as a national force among club lacrosse teams and improve on their fifth place finish. Contact Henry Gula at hgula@scu. edu.
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STANDINGS Baseball Team No. 21 San Diego Pepperdine Loyola Marymount Portland San Francisco Gonzaga Brigham Young Saint Mary’s Santa Clara
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WCC* 14-7 12-6 11-7 12-9 12-9 9-9 7-11 7-14 3-15
Overall 39-13 30-19 23-24 25-20 27-29 29-20 19-24 23-26 24-23
Broncos Swept by Rival Dons
Softball Team Saint Mary’s San Diego Sacramento State Loyola Marymount CSU Bakersfield Santa Clara
PCSC/CD** Overall 15-4 26-21 13-7 26-19 10-9 27-19 10-10 32-21 6-14 13-39 5-15 11-43
Women’s Water Polo Team Loyola Marymount CSU Bakersfield CSU East Bay UC San Diego Santa Clara CSU Monterey Bay Sonoma State Colorado State CSU San Bernardino
WWPA*** Overall 13-0 20-9 13-5 24-17 12-7 19-12 10-3 21-14 8-10 10-27 7-9 18-15 6-13 10-23 5-11 8-22 0-16 4-37
* West Coast Conference ** Pacific Coast Softball Conference Coastal Division *** Western Water Polo Association
EMILY BOGDEN — USF FOGHORN
Lucas Herbst legs out an infield single during Santa Clara’s loss to the University of San Francisco on Sunday. The Broncos were swept by the Dons over the weekend, bringing their West Coast Conference record to 3-15. Santa Clara will continue their conference play tonight, with a series against BYU.
UPCOMING GAMES Baseball Santa Clara @ Brigham Young Santa Clara @Brigham Young Santa Clara @ Brigham Young Santa Clara vs Stanford Santa Clara vs Loyola Marymount Santa Clara vs Loyola Marymount Santa Clara vs Loyola Marymount
Thu. 5/17 Fri. 5/18 Sat. 5/19 Tue. 5/22 Fri. 5/25 Sat. 5/26 Sun. 5/27
5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
BRONCO BRIEFS Men's Rowing Two Santa Clara boats were able to put their names on the map in their final races of the year. After finishing their spring racing season with a strong performance at the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association’s annual championship three weeks ago, two boats decided to dedicate two more weeks to the cause in order to race at the Pacific Coast Rowing Championsips last weekend. The extra work paid off, as both boats won their events and returned to Santa Clara with gold medals. In the final race of his career at Santa Clara, senior captain Daniel Calvillo partnered up with junior Tobe Platt to row the open pair, a two-man boat. They took a commanding lead in their race and never looked back, beating Sacramento State, Cal Lightweights and Portland State. In the novice boat, freshman Henry Gula, Eric Timken, Zach Moreno, Jacob Dodds and coxswain Chris Hughes also posted a decisive victory, winning by 27 seconds over USC, Cal Lightweights and Portland State.
Santa Clara bats go cold in three straight losses at San Francisco Ryan Mahoney
Associate Reporter Despite jumping out to early leads on Friday and Saturday, the Santa Clara baseball team was swept in a three game series this past weekend at the hands of the University of San Francisco. The reigning West Coast Conference champion Dons came into the series in fifth place in the WCC, while the Broncos, who were looking extend their four game winning streak, sat in last. On Friday, the Broncos were tasked with facing starting pitcher Kyle Zimmer. Baseball America described Zimmer as “a legitimate early candidate for the No. 1 overall pick” in the upcoming MLB draft. As usual, he had a strong outing, giving up one run and six hits across seven innings of work. The Broncos jumped out to an early 1-0 lead thanks to an RBI single by Evan Peters in the top of the second, but the lead proved short-lived, as the Dons tallied four runs in the bottom of the same inning. The Dons tallied four more runs across
the next three innings, holding an 8-1 advantage over the Broncos before the Don’s ace took a seat. The Broncos were then able to push across another run, with Greg Harisis scoring on a single by Lucas Herbst in the top half of the ninth. Bronco starter Tommy Nance picked up the loss after surrendering 15 hits and eight runs across five innings. James Smith outing was a bright spot for the Broncos, pitching three scoreless frames in relief, but the game ended in favor of the Dons 8-2. The next day, in what would prove to be the most exciting game of the series, the Broncos again jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, only to let the Dons score four runs of their own to take a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the second. The Broncos scored in the third, fourth, and fifth innings, and took a 5-4 lead on a Kyle DeMerrit sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh. The Dons then quickly knotted the score at five in the bottom of the seventh inning after USF’s Jason Mahood’s game tying double. Starting pitcher Powell Fansler was then relieved by senior righthanded pitcher Paul Twining. The Broncos went scoreless in the eighth and ninth innings. In the bottom half of the ninth, Brad Zimmer, brother of the aforementioned Kyle Zimmer, reached on an error to spark the Dons’ ninth. Out-
fielder Justin Maffei then doubled, advancing Zimmer to third. With first base open, Twining walked Mahood intentionally to load the bases. Into the batter’s box stepped Adam Clear, who only needed a deep fly ball to win the game. In the end, Clear didn’t even have to swing his bat. He was hit by the first pitch, giving the Dons the 6-5 win, by way of the rare walk off hit-by-pitch. The Broncos entered the final game of the series looking to avoid another loss and spoil USF’s senior day. They were unable to do this, and instead fell behind early as the Dons plated three runs in the first two innings, leading to a 13-2 victory. Following Tuesday’s win over the University of Pacific, the Broncos now sit one game above .500 overall, with a 3-15 mark in conference play. This weekend, they will travel to Provo, Utah for the first time in the 129 year history of the baseball program to take on WCC newcomer Brigham Young University (19-24, 7-11 WCC). . The Cougars are 2-12 in their last 14 games. The next chance to see the Broncos at Stephen Schott Stadium will come on Tuesday, when the Broncos take on local rival Stanford in a non-conference matchup. Contact Ryan Mahoney at rmahoney@ scu.edu.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK John Lamble Tennis
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The sophomore won his team leading 25th match during Santa Clara’s first NCAA tournament appearance. What does it mean to have recorded the most wins on the team? I mean it’s a great feeling. A lot of our guys had a tremendous year though, I wasn’t the only one with a great record.
What are you going to do in the offseason to prepare to likely take over the number one singles spot? I’m going to keep training hard and really keep up my fitness over the summer. I’m going to France for three weeks this summer to stay with my teammate (Nico Vinel), where I will train and play some tournaments on clay.
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SPORTS Thursday, May 17, 2012
Chris Glennon
The Subs Aren’t Scrubs T
he NBA playoffs are now in their third week, and I’m already fed up with the defensive strategies, or lack thereof, being schemed up by the so-called brilliant minds of NBA coaches. NBA coaches design plays on offense to try to confuse the defense, but at the end of the day, the majority of a good team’s offensive sets are run through one player. That’s just the nature of the game. Take the Los Angeles Lakers, for example. Everyone knows their offense is run through Kobe Bryant, so defenses try to game plan to stop him. Some double-team him, while others will put their best defender on him and only bring help when it is needed. Double-teaming a star player can be an effective strategy, just not when done for the entire game. On Saturday night in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Denver Nuggets decided to double-team Kobe any time he had the ball; if he was 20 feet away with his back to the basket, you could be sure that a second Nugget would be close by. I’m not saying that this is an awful idea, as Kobe is high on the list of greatest players of all time, but the Nuggets were forgetting about the other four Lakers on the court. Steve Blake was left open time and time again to shoot uncontested threes. He shot 6. He made 5. The Nuggets lost by 9. You do the math. What a coach can’t do is allow a role player on a team to turn into a star. George Karl, the Nuggets head coach, allowed this to happen. Blake averaged 5.2 points during the regular season and shot 33 percent from three-point range. During the series, he shot over 50 percent from beyond the arc and exploded in Game 7 for 19 points to almost single handedly put the last nail in the Nuggets’ coffin. Give Blake credit, he had to make the shots, but the Nuggets rarely had a defender within 10 feet of him when he caught the ball. Every one of the remaining eight teams in the playoffs had an all-star this year, and five of them had more than one. If these teams want to win the championship, they can’t blindly double-team the opposing team’s star(s). The other players are in the NBA for a reason. They will knock down uncontested jumpers all night long if left open. While I am partial to college basketball and the one and done format, the structure of the NBA playoffs does offer its own benefits. For nearly two months we get to see some of the best athletes in the world battle it out with one another, but I only ask one thing: Please, don’t leave Steve open. Chris Glennon is an undeclared freshman and editor of the Sports section.
Broncos Beat Texas, Make History
Santa Clara splits two NCAA tournament matches Matt Leff
Associate Reporter The Santa Clara Men’s Tennis Team, ranked 39th in the nation, made history this past weekend; not only did they advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time, but they also won the first NCAA tournament match in program history, beating 19th ranked Texas 4-1. It was a time of mixed emotions for the team and coaches who were both disappointed with the loss but also proud of the amazing run they put together. Coach Derek Mills, 2012 West Coast Conference coach of the year, echoed this feeling after the match: “It was a huge effort. We just took the No. 10-11 team in the country to the max they could take on their home court,” said Mills. “It was a huge deal because we had some match points in a couple matches and we just couldn’t pull out the doubles point. We fought as hard as we could. We played them really close. Stanford was ready to play and so were we. Backed by the large fan-base that made the trip to Palo Alto, Santa Clara took control early from the Longhorns. Four years ago, Texas finished national runner-up, and boast a 40-31 record in 30 NCAA tournament appearances. They also reached the semifinals or better in three of the last
six seasons. The number one doubles group, sophomore John Lamble and freshman Ilya Osintsev, defeated the Longhorns’ number one pairing 8-6. “I knew we needed to come out with a lot of energy,” said sophomore Lamble. “We did just that. We had an early break. We got broken back toward the end of the set but we kept positive and were able to win the match.” The number two pairing, senior Kyle Dandan and junior Tom Pham, won their match as well, defeating Texas’ number two pairing 8-5. These two wins enabled Santa Clara to capture the first point of the day. Texas grabbed their first point of the match in the number six singles spot. With the overall match then tied, Lamble defeated Daniel Whitehead in an impressive three set victory (6-3, 1-6, 6-0). Santa Clara then won the point from the number three singles match after a Texas player had to withdraw due to injury. On court five, Ilya Osintsev found himself up a set, with an opportunity to clinch the match. Despite falling into an early 4-0 hole in the second set, Osintsev thundered back, eventually acing his opponent in the set tiebreaker, and ultimately emerging victorious 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5). “Ilya’s match was crazy,” said Mills. “He was actually pretty far down in the set and clawed back into it. In the tiebreaker he reached down and (gave his best effort). He was the West CoastConference Freshman of the Year, there was a reason he got it. He did an awesome job.”
BRIAN KLAHN — THE SANTA CLARA
John Lamble hits a backhand during his singles victory against the University of Texas’ Daniel Whitehead on Saturday (above). Kyle Dandan warms up (below).
Osintsev was in similar spirits after the match. “I was really tired, but I had my serve,” said Osintsev. “I got lucky and was able to win. It’s big for Santa Clara, it’s big for the whole team. We had a great season and we are just making it better. The crowd was awesome.” Even though their run was cut short by Stanford in the round of 32 by a score of 4-1, it was a historic season for the Broncos, who have a
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solid foundation as they look forward to returning for next year’s season. “We knew it was going to be tough, and what it took was a total team effort from all the guys and coaches,” said Mills. “It was an amazing experience to be a part of. It was awesome.” Contact Matt Leff at maleff@scu. edu.