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Students visit the booths outside of Harrington Learning Commons to gather more information about study abroad programs. Santa Clara connects to 138 study abroad programs, giving students the opportunity to study in a variety of countries around the world. Study Abroad Week started Oct. 15 and will last until Oct. 19. Students interested in studying abroad should be sure to attend the information sessions and talk to their advisor.
Alumni Network Receives Top Marks Organization places graduates in high rankings Robert Wear
Associate Reporter Santa Clara has been named as one of the top 50 schools in the nation, and it’s supposed to keep rising in the charts, at least according to a new college ranking service called the Alumni Factor. The new organization based this rank on 15 attributes that assessed the status of Santa Clara alumni, including intellectual development, immediate job op-
portunities, overall happiness of the graduate, social and communication skill development, and whether or not the graduate would choose the same school again. The Alumni Factor is a new player in the always-competitive game of college guides. The independent organization is the first to offer a perspective from those who have already earned their bachelor’s degree, shining light on the outcome these universities produce. With a 93 percent freshman retention rate and 87 percent graduation rate, Santa Clara landed 43rd among 177 of the top schools listed by the Alumni Factor, and third among the nation’s 28 Jesuit universities. The alumni
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who participated in the survey reported high employment, increasing diversity and financial success among the many reasons they are proud to be a Bronco. “Today’s students and parents are asking more questions about outcomes, about the success and salaries of an institution’s graduates,” said Eric Hoover from The Chronicle of Higher Education.. Their website explains that they focus on “the customer,” or the graduate because they “believe graduates are the most authoritative source of this information.” Abram Dawson, class of 2012 and an economics major and international business minor, recently landed a job at a tech
startup investment firm in San Francisco. What helped him most in getting this job was the fact that Santa Clara provided many opportunities to make connections. “The CIE (Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) helped considerably,” Dawson said. “It opened doors for me and introduced me to a whole network. Without its help, I would have found it significantly harder to find a job this quickly.” Adam Ringler, also from the class of 2012, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English. He recently found a job with a quickly growing startup company in San Francisco, an app called Hotel Tonight.
“(Santa Clara) is a place that fosters innovation and creative thinking in all areas of study,” said Ringler.“You leave Santa Clara knowing you have something valuable to contribute to the world.” The Alumni Factor has given the college search process a new level of information it has never had before. By providing a direct insight, this new guide gives a fresh look at what a college or university actually offers to a student. Santa Clara is well on its way to reaching the top of that list, and with the success of countless alumni, it’s not hard to see why. Contact Robert Wear at rwear@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4948. WHAT’S INSIDE
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1. Praise, skepticism as Cuba eases travel rules: For the first time since the height of the Cold War more than half a century ago, Cuba is giving its people the freedom to leave the country without government permission, scrapping the detested exit visa that kept many from traveling outside the communist nation for even a few days. The announcement Tuesday came as blockbuster news on the island, where citizens were ecstatic at the prospect of being able to leave for a vacation — or even forever — with only a passport and a visa from the country of their destination. 2. EU regulators ask Google to change privacy policy: European Union regulators have asked Google, Inc. to clarify its new privacy policy and make it easier for users to opt out of it because of concerns that the Web giant may be collecting too much data and holding it for too long. The French data-protection agency led a European investigation into Google’s new unified privacy policy, which replaces individual policies for its search, email and other services, and regulates how it uses the personal data it collects. The policy allows Google to combine data collected from one person using its disparate services, from Gmail to YouTube. 3. Picasso, Monets stolen in Dutch heist: Thieves broke into a Rotterdam museum on Tuesday and walked off with works from the likes of Picasso, Monet, Gauguin and Matisse potentially worth hundreds of millions. Police haven’t said how they pulled off the early-hours heist, but an expert who tracks stolen art said the robbers clearly knew what they were after. 4. Egypt’s top court criticizes draft constitution: Egypt’s highest court lashed out Tuesday at an Islamist-led panel tasked with writing the
country’s new constitution, saying that some provisions proposed for the text undercut the court’s mandate and keep it under the president’s power. The work — and the composition — of the 100-member constitutional assembly has been the subject of a fierce debate in Egypt, and the country is still haggling over disputed articles in the charter, some of which will determine the role of religion in the nation’s affairs and the independence of the judiciary. 5. China shows signs economic recovery taking shape: China’s worst slump since the global financial crisis leveled out in the latest quarter and retail sales picked up in a sign an economic rebound is taking shape, adding to hopes for a global recovery. The world’s second-largest economy grew 7.4 percent from the year before in the three months ending in September, data showed Thursday. That was slower than the second quarter’s 7.6 percent growth but the decline was much gentler than in earlier quarters. Economists also pointed to quarter-on-quarter growth of 2.2 percent, the biggest such gain in a year, as a sign of recovery. 6. Mexico seeks exhumation of drug lord’s parents: Authorities are seeking permits to exhume the remains of drug lord Heriberto Lazcano’s parents to obtain material for DNA testing to convince the public beyond doubt that he is dead, Mexico’s top anti-drug prosecutor said Wednesday. Lazcano’s body was stolen by a team of armed, masked men from a funeral home in northern Coahuila state on Oct. 8, hours after he was killed by Mexican marines, according to officials. From AP Reports.
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Last Friday, Santa Clara welcomed several hundred alumni back to campus for the 2012 Grand Reunion Weekend. Alumni in attendance included recent graduates from this past June, alongside graduates from 2007 and every fifth year until 1952. According to the Alumni Relations office, over 3,500 alumni registered for the event, with members of the class of 1992 and 2012 being the most among them. Alumni attended several events spread over the course of the weekend. On Friday, University Chancellor William Rewak, S.J., hosted a lunch for alumni. At night, alumni had the opportunity to reconnect at a wine tasting event, featuring nine different tasting stations and a photo booth, or at the Broncos Meeting Broncos Singles Mixer. Saturday’s events included the Bronco 5K run/walk, alumni lacrosse games, the Cycling Club Alumni ride and class dinners. The weekend also offered entertainment for the families and children of alumni. The Homecoming Picnic on Saturday featured a petting zoo. Saturday was also Family Day at the de Saisset Museum, where craft activities were offered. University Dining Services reported that staff for the catered events included over 100 students and employees from staff agencies. The department estimated that roughly $250,000 spent on food and drinks for the occasion. The final numbers are still being tallied. According to alumnus Kathleen Herrera from the Class of 2012, the Grand Reunion was a success. Herrera said that it was great to see her fellow classmates again, adding that the highlight of her experience was the dinner held for her class in Locatelli Activities Center. “The music is what made it. Once they turned the lights out in Locatelli, everyone was courageous enough to get up and start dancing,� she said. Herrera’s evening even included some party-hopping, she explained. “Once we got tired of our party, we went to the class of ‘07’s party, and then we crashed the parties of ‘82 and ‘87. Everyone was having a good time,� she said.
Student Debate Covers Presidential Candidates A student debate on the presidential candidates will take place Oct. 23 in the Weigand Room at 7:30 p.m. Santa Clara has been hosting several events on campus to get students involved in the presidential election, which is just a few short weeks away. Put together by Santa Clara’s debate coach, Melan Jaich, this event is intended to get students to actively participate in a friendly discussion. The College Republicans and College Democrats will face each other in an audience-engaging debate, discussing the two presidential candidates and their policies. A neutral moderator will direct the discussion. Audience members will be encouraged to engage and participate as well. Students who attend will also have the chance to talk to the College Democrats and College Republicans and gather more information about joining the clubs if interested.
Alumni and Students Race for Charity in Bronco 5K On Saturday, Oct. 13, part of the Grand Reunion events included the Bronco 5K Run/ Walk. The event, which has been held for the last two years, began at 8:15 a.m with the race beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event was part of the entire course of Grand Reunion events for the weekend. Undergraduate students joined the alumni. The race started at the Alumni Building and ended in front of the Mission Church, where attendees were able to help themselves to refreshments, snacks and promotional items.
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It’s not often that the Campus Safety Reports include a student struck by a vehicle, but that’s exactly what they show this week. On Thursday, a student participating in a fraternity event was struck by another vehicle on the
corner of Lafayette and Market. Campus Safety Services, the Santa Clara Police Department and the Santa Clara Fire Department all responded to the scene to provide emergency attention. A student trained in emergency
medical services and SCFD stabilized him before transporting him to Valley Medical Services. From staff reports. Email news@ thesantaclara.com or call (408) 554-4948.
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Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 10/11: A student was reported intoxicated and staggering around residence hall floors. CSS and SCU EMS responded. He was escorted back to his residence off campus. 10/13: A student was found lying in a women’s restroom intoxicated. CSS, SCU EMS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. She was taken back to her room. 10/13: An alumnus was found intoxicated and unconscious on the west-end lawn of Locatelli Activity Center. CSS, SCU EMS and SCPD responded. He was taken into custody for being drunk in public by SCPD. 10/13: A student reportedly refused to evacuate when instructed by SCPD during a fire alarm evacuation. He was admonished and documented. 10/16: Students were found in possession of alcohol and marijuana pipes in their room. They were documented. The alcohol, marijuana pipes and fake ID were confiscated. The alcohol and pipes were disposed of. 10/16: Students were found in possession of several alcoholic beverages, marijuana paraphernalia and fake driver’s licenses; in their room. All items were confiscated and the alcohol and paraphernalia was disposed of.
Drunk in Public 10/14: A male and a female, who were later identified as students, were found unconscious in the back of a locked vehicle that was parked in the parking lot near Benson Memorial Center with the engine still running. SCPD was contacted and responded. They were both taken into custody for being drunk in public by SCPD.
Fire Alarm Activation 10/13: A Graham Hall fire alarm was activated by burned food in a fourth floor kitchen area. CSS and SCFD responded. 10/13: A Swig Hall fire alarm was activated by burned food in a third floor resident’s room. CSS and SCFD responded. 10/13: A Swig Hall fire alarm was activated by burned food in a resident’s room kitchenette. CSS and SCFD responded. 10/15: A Graham 100 fire alarm was activated by burned food in a resident’s room.
Found Property 10/11: A wallet was found and turned into the CSS office. The owner was notified. 10/15: Two backpacks filled with clothing and toiletry items were found and turned in to the CSS office. 10/15: A nylon lunch bag was found and turned in to the CSS
office. 10/16: An iPhone was found and turned in to the CSS office.
Information Report 10/12: A non-affiliate male carrying a suggestive sign walked through campus, causing a disturbance at the event by the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education. CSS responded. 10/16: A student reported being upset and agitated for losing his wallet. CSS responded to calm him down. The missing wallet was later found in his home.
Medical Emergency 10/11: A non-affiliate visitor tripped and fell over a speed bump by the entrance of the Parking Garage. CSS, SCFD and paramedics responded. She was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics. 10/11: A student was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Market Street. CSS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. He was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center by paramedics. Notifications made. 10/12: A staff member reported feeling faint during a presentation session in Kenney Commons. She was transported to O’Connor Hospital. 10/12: A student requested medical assistance for her injured chin. CSS and SCU EMS responded.
10/12: A student was reported ill on campus due to excessive alcohol consumption while at an off campus party. CSS and SCU EMS responded. 10/14: A student was reported ill and required medical assistance. CSS, SCU EMS, SCFD and paramedics responded. She was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics. Notifications made. 10/14: A student reported having a possible concussion when he fell and hit his head while at an off campus party. He declined transportation to a hospital. 10/16: A student injured her ankle while playing volleyball in the Malley Center. CSS and SCU EMS responded.
Student Behavior 10/11: A student was found in possession of a fraudulent driver’s license. 10/12: Several underage students were found drinking alcoholic beverages in their room. They were documented. The alcoholic beverages and two fake driver’s license were confiscated. The alcohol was disposed of.
Suspicious Circumstance 10/13: One of the Zipcar vehicles was found vandalized, while parked in the Third Mission Lot.
Theft 10/11: Valuable items were reported missing from the Solar House on Main St. 10/12: A bicycle was reported stolen from Schott Stadium. The bike was not secured. 10/13: A non-affiliate was observed loitering near the Fine Arts building. He was also found in possession of stolen property belonging to Media Services. SCPD was contacted and responded. He was taken into custody for outstanding warrants and documented for trespassing. 10/14: Various items were reported stolen from the Solar Decathlon GEM cart, while it was parked in the parking lot near O’Connor Hall. An investigation is in progress. 10/15: A computer ethernet cable was reported missing from the Learning Commons Information desk.
Vandalism 10/16: A parking sign was found vandalized at the O’Connor lot exit. From Campus Safety Reports. Email news@thesantaclara.com.
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Panel Captivates With Invaluable Advice
Experts offer thoughts on jobs after graduation Amy Bernstein
Associate Reporter If you’re going into the entertainment industry, prepare to work long hours with low pay. At least according to the six panelists who came to the entertainment career panel hosted by Santa Clara Liz Stilmman, a Santa Clara graduate and the promotions coordinator at Allied-THA, said that she’d even spent 36 hours straight in the office. “That’s why you have to really love what you do,” she said “It is a great way to get students and alumni together,” said Anne Oja, assistant director and liaison to alumni and E&CP Graduate Students. The event was put on by the Career Center, which has hosted many panels like this one, every quarter for three years. “Relationships have been established during these events, which hopefully result in a student getting a job,” said Dean Ku, assistant director and liaison to the Schools of Business and Engineering. All of the panelists were found and contacted through LinkedIn by Oja. “I love giving back to the community,” said panelist Andrea Garcia, inside sales manager at Curse, Inc. “I knew what it was like to be in your shoes and I want to help anyway I can.” During the panel, Ku asked the panelist a series of questions about how they got into the industry and what it is like working for their organization.
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Panelists gather to offer advice to students seeking jobs in the entertainment industry. The Career Center hopes to create lasting relationships that might eventually lead to jobs.
“I did not know the company existed until I got the job,” said another panelist Liza Stillman, publicity and promotions coordinator at Allied-THA. “This event serves a get way to get the word out.” The panel also shed light on how broad the entertainment industry can be. Director of production accounting at Lieberman Productions Sandy Bellevue was a finance major
who graduated in 1987 and wanted to tell students that you do not have to be artsy or creative to be a part of the industry. “I was the only finance person on the panel,” Bellevue said. “I never thought jobs like that existed while I was in school.” The panelist gave a wide array of advice ranging from the importance of networking to finding intern-
ships and following your passion. “I’m not quite sure what I want to do after graduation. I went to the panel to hopefully hear something that sounds intriguing and ask questions about that field,” said senior Thomas Semere. After the event, the panelists and students had an opportunity to network and mingle over refreshments.
“I’m an English major, interested in film and screenwriting. I wanted to see how people in here got to where they are at,” said sophomore Jade Estrada. “It was a good panel and good experience. It was worth coming.”
Contact Amy Bernstein at abernstein@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4948.
Alumni Strive to Raise Money in Campus Campaign
University challenge includes all alumni to reach goal Katherine Chow The Santa Clara
This year, the Development Office has implemented the Leavey Challenge to unite Santa Clara Alumni and current students of the university. The challenge was publicly launched in September 2012 and was co-planned by The Leavey Foundation and the university. The Leavey Foundation, one of the University’s most generous donors wasfounded by Thomas and Dorothy Leavey. Thomas
Leavey graduated from SCUin 1922 and later co-founded Farmer’s Insurance. Although both Thomas and Dorothy have both since passed away, their passion for Santa Clara’s students has continued through their foundations generous support. Assistant Vice President for Development Mike Wallace stated in an email that the main purpose of this challenge was to “provide incentive for alumni and alumni volunteers to continue to increase the number and percentage of alumni donors at all levels.” The campaign encourages undergraduate Santa Clara alumni to donate to the school and if in total 9,000 donors participate, the Leavey Foundation will donate one million dollars to Santa Clara.
That money will “support scholarships, student research, international study abroad and immersion trips, and a variety of student-led campus initiatives,” as stated on the main page for the challenge on the Santa Clara website. With the deadline June 30, 2013, the school has taken action in letting its former students know about this campaign. “All undergraduate alumni were sent a letter and a follow up email from Father Engh in early September to announce the challenge,” said Wallace. “This message has also been leveraged at Vintage Santa Clara and the Grand Reunion Weekend.” Engh is also an integral part in advertising of the challenge. He has “been a key voice in messaging the challenge. He has also
personally spoken to alumni of all ages and has referenced the challenge in all of his talking points to alumni,” said Wallace. The university chose the number of 9,000 donors for a particular reason. “Last year we had a record number of alumni donors, 8,145 undergraduate alumni made a gift of any size,” said Wallace. “Nine thousand donors would be a 10 percent increase over this number and result in 23 percent of our alumni making a gift back to Santa Clara. If Santa Clara can achieve 23 percent alumni giving participation this year, that would be the highest percentage of alumni giving back to (Santa Clara) in the past 10 years.” Wallace also hopes that this campaign will be able to unite current Santa Clara students with previous undergraduate
alumni. He hopes that it will be able to “inspire alumni to reconnect with Santa Clara in support of today’s amazing students.” Current students will be able to benefit through uses such as “scholarships, academic programmatic support, new facilities and even support of the sport teams and student clubs.” According to last year, 41 percent of the class of 2012 made their own donation back to Santa Clara. With these donations, gifts were distributed to hundreds of areas within the campus, including the Santa Clara Fund, Bronco Bench, individual club sports, scholarships, academic departments, and even student clubs. Contact Katherine Chow at klchow@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4948.
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HPV Vaccine Doesn’t Get Enough Credit M
ost people remember when their folks tried to give them the “sex talk.” It was extremely uncomfortable, awkward and felt unnecessary. Maybe your parents split up the “talk,” one covering the hairy emotions associated with sex and the other talking straight up anatomy. Maybe your parents were like mine, who cracked open their physiology textbooks from their schooling years:. Sex is a tough subject to be open about, and as a result, it is usually hushed, its meaning lost in between the lines. But no matter how hard it is to be serious about sex, it’s even harder to hold an open dialogue about sexual health — and specifically, the human papilloma virus, otherwise known as HPV. Last week, Gardasil, one of two vaccines protecting against many forms of HPV, was given the okay in a study conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center. The study followed about 200,000 subjects after having been administered the HPV vaccine and determined it is safe for use. At most, the vaccination could result in a skin infection or same-day fainting — a preferred alternative to cervical cancer. This is a fantastic step forward for cancer prevention, and hopefully, it will drive down the death rate due to cervical cancer, which is one of the most fatal cancers observed in women. However, the study won’t dispel the controversial nature of the vaccine. In the six years since the Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine, Gardasil has undergone so much scrutiny for a vast number of reasons — and all of them come back to society’s discomfort with acknowledging the nature of sex. I was with my roommates and their friends when we started talking about the vaccination. It seemed that several people we knew had received the first vaccination (out of three). But a few years after Gardasil was approved by the FDA, many began to worry that the newness of the drug meant there was still a possibility of a side effect that was
yet to be discovered. It effectively stopped girls from receiving the rest of the vaccinations. While I was in high school, I remember the administrators encouraging the student body to get vaccinated. But the girls I knew made fun of each other if they did end up receiving the vaccination because that must mean “she’s a whore.” Some parents even looked down on their friends for getting their girls vaccinated because she must have been somehow “tainted.” Even in the political arena, negative attention surrounded the HPV vaccine when, in 2007, former GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry issued an executive order to vaccinate every schoolgirl. He received a huge backlash from the Republican party and other candidates for having government meddle in an issue so personal as vaccinating one’s children. I doubt those who took part in the backlash, both on the community and political levels, understood that cervical cancer is directly caused by HPV, and that the vaccine would prevent transmission of the virus. I also doubt they understood that the vaccination is most effective if administered prior to being sexually active. It’s this lack of understanding about the vaccine that puts people off from promoting it. There may be a general understanding that Gardasil can lower your chances of developing cervical cancer, but people have still stigmatized the vaccine: Those who receive it must be sexually promiscuous — why else would they need to be vaccinated? The medicine behind prevention has made great strides in progress within the past decade. We have the power to make cervical cancer virtually non-existent. But we need to catch up psychologically. We need to put aside our fears for being considered socially tainted because risking a cancer diagnosis isn’t worth fitting into social standards. Nora Ibrahim of University of Illinois.
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The treatment is given to both men and women to help protect against the human papilloma virus. Critique of the vaccine has reduced discussion and promotion of a treatment that helps prevent one of the most fatal forms of cancer for women in the U.S.
Blake Shaffer
Parties: The Founders’ Worst Nightmare W hy do we keep political parties? Is it because they provide structure to the electoral process? Is it to simplify the process of identifying like-minded politicians? The safest answer is that there is no single reason. Regardless of why they started, they should be retired. The party system prioritizes what is best for the party over what is best for the nation. Instead of deliberation, political parties cause stalemates in our government. It has created a false sense of assurance in candidates elected into office. The first hurdle of getting elected to office is gathering enough support and funding to actually launch a campaign. Political parties provide voters
with a cookie-cutter outline of what voters can generally expect candidates’ views to be, while at the same time giving candidates a pool of assumed votes. These perks do not come without strings. Incumbents are expected to be loyal to the party by voting along party lines. If you do not prove your loyalty to the party that helped you in the first place, you risk the success of your political career. For example, someone who hasn’t been a good party member doesn’t get appointed to be the majority leader of the Senate, nor are they nominated to run for the presidency. Surely loyalty should be rewarded, but this system makes it far too easy to sacrifice the ideal
choices for the country in favor of the ideal choices for the party. If parties were to be dissolved, politicians would only be accountable to their constituents, where their loyalties should lie. The federal government was not originally designed to accommodate political parties. Sadly, political parties did emerge, allowing for a majority faction in Congress. Where political parties should approach the same goal with different methods, it has evolved into attacking the opposing party. This is not a new occurrence, but it once again shifts attention from the nation as a whole to the survival of political parties. Today it is almost impossible
to push through effective legislation, because no one will negotiate across the aisle. Wouldn’t it be better to have more moving parts than two that are locked in place? It is a risk, but the risk is worth the reward. Politicians elected on a Democratic or Republican ticket can be expected to vote along party lines. Because of this, the American public has learned to expect certain results. They have become complacent when they should be constantly holding elected officials accountable. If politicians were under such scrutiny every day as opposed to during the election cycle, only true public servants would run for election. As a result, the American people would be more
informed as a whole, because every citizen would have to inform themselves about the candidates and issues. Why must we choose from the lesser of two evils when we have the capability to choose what is best for the country? Blake Shaffer is a sophomore communication major.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Claire Ingebretsen
Biden Pops and Pummels To Win Debate W
atching Joe Biden’s vice presidential debate performance was like watching a drawn-out game of whack-a-mole. The chuckles, the smirks, the eye rolling and the interruptions, repeatedly disrupted the flow of questioning and opposing candidate Paul Ryan’s responses. Biden would jump into the conversation with “a distraction” only to be whacked down by moderator Martha Raddatz. Initially, I thought Biden’s “pop-ups” were harming his credibility. His performance was borderline obnoxious, and few listen to loud-mouths. A week after the debate, I think the opposite. I am convinced that Biden’s feisty performance adds to his credibility as a candidate and as an expert debater. First, Biden understood both his and his opponent’s views. He knew how to defend his boss’ record, and when to deflect Ryan’s barbs with minimal discomfort. Simultaneously, Biden revealed the rather wobbly underbelly of Ryan’s arguments. He did so by constantly fact-checking Ryan’s points with a variety of disbelieving gestures, statistics and data. It was clear that Biden had prepared for this debate; it was a treat to watch him spar with Ryan. Throughout the debate Biden appeared credible. He did so by defending his infamous “gaffes.” It was Ryan who reminded Biden
of his past verbal slips. Biden responded “but I always say what I mean.” Inadvertently, Ryan highlighted Biden’s enduring honesty. Why else would he say those tactless comments, unless he really meant them? A large chunk of a candidate’s credibility stems from whether voters believe they are honest. I may not always agree with the content of what Biden is saying, but for the most part, I trust that he truly believes it. He looked and acted the part of a vice president. He had a commanding presence on stage and appeared unperturbed by hard questions and a surprisingly adequate opponent. Yes, Biden already is the vice president, thank you Captain Obvious, but he did not rely on his past four years of experience. Never mind, he has already done the job; he showed us he has the ability to do it again. Biden looked like he did not want to be anywhere else but on that stage. Perhaps this should be taken as a slight compliment to the audience, he was not only obliged to be there, but he had a desire to as well. More importantly, it is fun to watch someone else have fun. Biden did not appear tense or agitated. He was reveling in a good debate. As to his credibility as an excellent debater, Biden’s past and present success are greatly owed to an earlier reason I argued. He enjoys doing it! The distractions I was complaining about earlier do
AP POOL-RICK WILKING
Throughout the debate Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan sparred over the dire economy, women’s rights, and current issues in foreign policy. Including the recent death of four American officials in Libya. Polls show Biden as the victor.
not display his unprofessional performance, but his passion for the topics being debated. Biden spoke eloquently and forcefully, dividing his time between Raddatz and the cameras. His body language — the hand gestures, smirking and disbelieving laughs — was unstudied and natural. There was nothing artificial about the technique of Biden’s performance. He was expressing what he believed.
For those who found Biden’s performance too distracting, all I can say is, can you blame the man? The Obama-Biden ticket was in cardiac arrest before Biden stepped on stage. The vice-presidential debate was conceivably the Democrats’ last chance to rejuvenate their flagging campaign. With that context, Biden was in the right. I do not agree with a lot of what both candidates were supporting.
I suspect they both have scales under their suits. Setting that aside, with a week’s perspective I realize that I cannot remember all of the debate points, but I can vividly recall Biden with his devilish grin jutting into the conversation refusing to be beat down. Claire Ingebretsen is a sophomore political science major and editor of the Opinion section.
Natasha Gupta
Why to Hit the Gym H
igh-paid, well-educated financial analysts spend hours looking for the best investment. As a budding financial analyst and never-recovering fitness addict, I will tell you that the answer is you. Your body. Invest in yourself today and see rich dividends for the rest of your long, healthy life. “First you make your habits, and then they make you.” I cannot stress this enough because developing healthy habits early in life will make your old age a lot more pleasant. Sunday yoga in your twenties could mean Sunday yoga in your seventies — and that’s saying something. “Slipshod methods produce slipshod results.” On the topic of weightloss pills, fad diets and steroids, I’m only going to say this: If you could buy ripped arms, toned calves and chiseled pecks we’d all be first in line at Costco, packing that in bulk. But that’s not how it is, is it? Your body is your Earth-given piece of clay; sculpt it how you want. You can fill it with junk or you can craft it into something you’re proud of. Every day, you make decisions that shape and mold your clay. Sculpt wisely and sculpt responsibly. How many obese 80-year-olds have you seen lately? The habits and health you build now can lead you into a long future. A healthy lifestyle impacts more than your waist size . Work it out. Channel stress, depression, anger and general emotional distress into a workout. Seriously, just try it. Reach for your iPod instead of a donut next time you’re upset and let your body’s endorphins lift your mood. Boyfriend cheats on you? Take up kickboxing and punch like no one’s watching.
Knock back the water. When it comes to exercising and drinking enough water, treat every day like you’re a teenager taking a drug test. That’ll do the trick. Make exercise fun. The thing is, working out doesn’t have to suck. If you hated running in seventh grade, no one says you have to run 10 miles on the treadmill to get a solid workout. Experiment with fitness classes, exercise routines or workout programs until you find out what’s right for you. Hit the gym with a friend to keep you motivated and on track. Learn to make exercising the highlight of your day and you’ll be giving yourself the best gift of all: fitness. “Nothing worth having comes easy.” Nothing frustrates me more than people who work out for a month and complain that their body hasn’t changed. Are you kidding me? You spent years filling your body with junk and you think it’s going to take a month to fix? Please. You only truly regret the opportunities you miss. Have you ever heard anyone say, “I regret working out today?” No. Nor will you, ever. Try not to exercise as a means to an end, but instead as an end in itself. Don’t just exercise in order to attain that “perfect summer beach bod.” Make exercise a part of your daily life. You’re going to have to make a lot of trade-offs in life, but exercise doesn’t have to be one of them. Sixpack of beer, or six-pack of muscle? If you play your cards right, you can have both. Natasha Gupta is a senior finance major.
Graduate School of Theology
Master of Arts in Youth Ministry
Doug Fields, M.Div. Author / Youth Leader
Jim Burns, Ph.D. Author / Speaker
Powerful. Flexible. Practical. Azusa Pacific’s biblically centered Master of Arts in Youth Ministry (MAYM) program prepares men and women for the specialized field of youth and family ministry. Learn from leading experts Study under some of the thought leaders in youth and family ministry, such as Jim Burns, Doug Fields, and Mark DeVries. Flexible format Choose from online courses and one-week summer intensives, or a traditional classroom setting. Hands-on experience Intentional integration of academic and experiential components enhances learning and advances your career.
For more information on the MAYM program, contact Isaiah Granados at (626) 815-4564 or igranados@apu.edu, or visit www.apu.edu/ theology/graduate/youthministry/.
Other degree programs offered: D.Min. | M.Div. | Pastoral Studies, M.A. | (Theological Studies), M.A. 13919
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S UDY ABRO D GU DE Cornering Interested in studing abroad? Follow this guide to find the best plan for you!
Do you want to study abroad? Yes Undecided Do you know where you want to go? No
No Great! Santa Clara is fun too!
Yes You are on your way to living overseas! Follow the steps below to apply.
I already went abroad Check out the Study Abroad Office to see how you can help other students interested in your program.
Visit the Study Abroad Office in Varsi Hall to find out which of the 138 programs are best for you. Be sure to consider your major, year and language requirements. Remember: Wherever you end up going you will have a great time!
Visit the Study Abroad Office to find out more information. You should talk to friends to find out what they liked and disliked about their study abroad programs. Also, follow the rest of the chart, as these tips may help.
What year are you? Freshman
Sophomore
It’s most common to go junior year, but it’s great to plan ahead. And it’s possible to go sophomore year, too!
Junior
Senior
You can still find programs to fit with your major for spring quarter or anytime next year. The spring quarter deadline is Nov. 9, so you should work on your application today!
This is the prime time for you to plan your getaway! Be sure to attend a Study Abroad 101 session, as they are mandatory for all students going abroad next year. All study abroad applications for fall 2013 are due Dec. 15. Visit the Study Abroad Office in Varsi Hall, and check out Santa Clara’s study abroad website for application information. Be aware, some programs have specific application requirements that you may need to gather prior to applying.
You may still be able to go abroad and make it back before graduation, check with your advisor and the Study Abraod Office if you are interested. There are also major-specific programs over breaks like.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD VISIT THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE IN VARSI HALL AND: WWW.SCU.EDU/STUDYABROAD
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Tips and tricks for landing the best off-campus housing next year Liz Wassmann
The Santa Clara Even though the first quarter is only halfway over, competition is heating up to secure off-campus housing. Packs of students are forming and pestering current residents of popular houses to see if they are re-signing. Before you become the 10th group of girls to bang on the door of Blue Moon, read the following tips on finding where (and with whom) to live next year, and how much it will cost.
Picking Housemates When you are off campus, you are more isolated from the campus community, so you will be spending a lot more time with these people. On lazy weekends, they might be the only people you see all day. So take a little more time when deciding whether or not you can see a long-term relationship happening with them. Your future housemates should also be responsible. Paying rent and utilities on time is essential so you don’t get in trouble with your landlord, and you want to live with people you can count on to keep the house clean. And make sure you live with people who party roughly the same amount as you; it will get old real quick if you always have to be quiet because your housemate goes to bed early.
Deciding where to live While it may seem like the only choices for housing are the select houses on Bellomy Street, in reality there are tons of places offcampus to live. Houses on Bellomy, Alviso, Lafayette and Washington Street are the most visible, but also the most expensive and hardest to secure since they are so sought after. Streets like Locust, Poplar and Mission also have houses that are only steps further from campus and the party scene. In addition, houses on “Dark Side” are a great option. They are generally much cheaper and easier to get, as well as closer to the bars and most classroom buildings. The apartment complexes around campus are attractive because you don’t have to deal with maintaining a lawn and taking the trash out to the curb. While there may be less privacy and you can’t tan on your lawn on a nice day, apartments can feel like “grown-up dorms” in that there are always people around and most of them are Santa Clara students.
Budgeting When moving off campus, money starts to matter a whole lot more than it did on campus. Rent, utilities and food money start to add up; these are things you don’t have to think about when living in the dorms. Room and board on campus is $12,276. Even including food and cable, a house with $700/month rent would still be cheaper, especially when considering that you could live there year-round. A double room on “Dark Side” will cost between $500$600/month, but a double on “Light Side” costs about $100 dollars more. INFOGRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA PHOTO BY RYAN SELEWICZ — THE SANTA CLARA
SCU London is one of 138 Study Abroad programs Santa Clara has to offer. Although most students go abroad fall of their junior year, there are many other opportunities to study abroad. Each program caters to various majors and can help students accomplish their requirements to graduate on time.
Contact Liz Wassmann at ewassmann@scu. edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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Scene Spotlight
Lauren’s Locales: Blazing the City’s Bike Trails
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Blazing Saddles bike tours will provide you with a self-guided tour along Fisherman’s Wharf and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for a fun way to see the city.
Lauren Bonney
Associate Reporter Fall is in the air and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Oc-
tober is San Francisco. It’s easy to be a tourist in the “City by the Bay,” but if you are interested in some fresh air, beautiful views and great outdoor activity then a Blazing Saddles bike
tour may be the thing for you. Take a self-guided tour along part of Fisherman’s Wharf and across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge down into the waterfront city of Sausalito. The ride is perfect for riders of all skills. After riding on the Golden Gate Bridge and coasting into Sausalito, make sure to park in one of the many “bike parking lots” and walk around the city’s pleasant streets. Check out quirky boutiques, ice cream shops and local musicians playing along the sidewalk. Before you head back, make sure to eat at one of the many seaside restaurants; each offers a unique and deliciously varied menu. If you don’t feel like making the ride out of Sausalito, then hop on the ferry and relax, while you are delivered back. Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonnney@scu.edu.
Fred’s Coffee Shop If you like to ride in the morning, Fred’s is an inexpensive choice to enjoy a delectable breakfast or brunch. Late sleeper’s can have a great lunch, too. BLOGSPOT.COM
Salsalito’s Taco Shop Another lunch or dinner option after your bike tour is this Mexican restaurant. Enjoy some homemade chips and guacamole, and don’t forget about the tacos. WELIKETOBIKE.COM
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Senior Recital Shows Seven Deadly Sins Dance crescendos to a culmination of performance work Philip Sykes
Associate Reporter The senior recital is more than just a collection of dances: It is a story told by the choreographer. This fall, senior Lindsay Wakayama presented Seven, a compilation of dances based on the seven deadly sins and virtues. Wakayama’s recital began with a solo, and added more dancers to each successive piece “As a senior myself, I’ve been in three recitals before this, but this year we felt so close, perfecting everything so we could have this great performance for the audience,” said dancer Rosie Ortega. Senior recitals are a quintessen-
tial component of the Theater and Dance Department’s fall lineup. Senior dance majors stage approximately 30 minutes of original choreography in either a fall or spring exhibit, showcasing the dance talents of their peers at the Fess Parker Studio Theater. The choreographer and dancers have just over four weeks to create a little over half an hour’s worth of movement. “It’s always incredible how quickly they can put it all together,” said sophomore dancer Megan Barret. Each dance appeared carefully choreographed to showcase the talents of the individual performers. The third piece, “Give and Take,” featured the strong balletic talents of Natalie Kelly, Katie Sells, and Mary Zieber. “Give and Take” was juxtaposed by the fiery “Irresistible Temptation” dance. The piece, based on
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the sin of lust, featured dancers Ada Chibukhchyan, Savannah FoltzColhour, Erin Lafferty, and Nick Manfredi. Other notable dances addressed issues such as envy, anger or pride. “It’s hard to explain, but everything ended up coming together so well,”said Wakayama. “All my dancers stood behind me and made the show strong all three nights.” . Senior recitals will be shown again in the spring, with a showcase by the other graduating senior dance majors. In addition, many of them will be choreographing for the upcoming Choreographer’s Gallery. The Gallery, which will be showing Nov. 29-30, features original works from students within the choreography class. The dances are all performed by current students and presented in the Mayer Theater. Contact Philip Sykes at psykes@ scu.edu.
Samantha Juda
COURTSEY OF PHILIP SYKES
Lindsay Wakayama and Katie Sells perform “One of Them,” as part of the senior recital.
What is your dream travel destination?
Nick Wolfe, ’14
Charlotte Cotterilo Brown, ’14
Trevor Belanger, ’14
Elise Von Der Mehden, ’15
“Living on campus at Santa Clara without actually going to school here for an entire year.”
“London. It’s a great city. There’s a lot to do there.”
“Reno, because it’s the coolest town in the world.”
“Perusia, Italy. And, that is where I want to study abroad next year.”
Buddy Lorentz, ’15
“Can I say cyberspace?”
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TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK
SEE STUDY ABROAD 101, 10/18 MALU VELTZE — THE SANTA CLARA
10/18 | THURSDAY Forge Work Day Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: The Forge Garden Why Go? Take a break from midterms and get your hands dirty working in the university’s urban garden. Rep. Mike Honda Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Daly Science Center, Auditorium Why Go? Honda currently represents the 15th Congressional District of Calif. in the House of Representatives. Study Abroad 101 Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Daly Science Center, Room 206 Why Go? All students who wish to study abroad during the 20132014 academic year must attend. Latin Dance Workshop with Ballet Folklorico Time: 8 p.m. Location: Shapell Lounge Why Go? Who doesn’t want to learn to dance?
10/19 | FRIDAY ESS Seminar Series: Navigating Multidisciplinary Problems Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Sobrato Hall, Room B Why Go? Brock Bernstein, President of National Fisheries Conservation Center will speak on “navigating multidisciplinary problems.”
10/20 | SATURDAY Fall One-Act Festival Time: 2 p.m. Location: Fess Parker Studio Theatre Why Go? This one-hour festival features two one-act plays that are directed by senior theatre majors Amelia Bethel and Alec Brown as part of their final senior project. Tickets available at SCUPresents online.
10/21 | SUNDAY Liturgy Time: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. Location: Mission Church Open House Time: 8 a.m. Location: Campus Wide Why Go? Perspective students will be touring campus. Fall One-Act Festival Time: 2 p.m. Location: Fess Parker Studio Theatre Why Go? This one-hour festival features two one-act plays that are directed by senior theatre majors Amelia Bethel and Alec Brown as part of their final senior project. Tickets available at SCUPresents online.
SEE APB PRESENTS, 10/23 FOTOPEDIA.COM
10/22 | MONDAY Forge Work Day Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: The Forge Garden Why Go? Take a break from midterms and get your hands dirty working in the university’s urban garden. Soda’s Demise: The Sweetened Beverage Tax Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Lucas Hall, room 126 Why Go? Councilman Jeff Ritterman, who introduced the ballot initiative to add a one cent tax per ounce to sweetened beverages in Richmond, Calif. to help avoid childhood obesity, will visit. Freshman Resumé Workshop Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location: California Mission Room Why Go? Learn to format your resumé to find the perfect summer internship! Third Presidential Debate Viewing Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: Dunne Basement Lounge Why Go? Watch the national event with your fellow Broncos!
SEE SUSTAINABILITY FAIR, 10/24 TSC ARCHIVE
10/23 | TUESDAY
10/24 | WEDNESDAY
College Democrates vs. College Republicans Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Wiegand Center, Arts and Science Building Why go? Watch your peers engage in a debate on the hot topics of this years’ election.
Sustainability Fair Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: Alameda Mall Why Go? Celebrate sustainability at Santa Clara! Find out ways to be more sustainable and collect SWAG from vendors!
APB Presents: Hocus Pocus and Pumpkin Carving Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Location: Why Go? Pumpkins will be provided for carving. Get into the spirit with a favorite Halloween movie starting at 9:00 p.m.
Lectures at de Saisset Museum: The Missions in Spanish and Mexican California Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: de Saisset Museum Why Go? Learn from Professor Bob Senkewicz and Rose Marie Beebe.
Music at Noon: Musical Mavericks - The Music of John Cage Time: 12 p.m. Location: Recital Hall Why Go? Free mid-day concert. A great way to relax and prepare for the second half of the week.
To suggest events for the calendar please contact Samantha Juda at: sjuda@scu.edu.
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49ers Could Host 50th Super Bowl
STANDINGS Men's Soccer Team Santa Clara San Diego Saint Mary’s San Francisco Portland Loyola Marymount Gonzaga
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WCC 5-1-0 5-1-0 3-2-1 3-3-0 3-3-0 1-5-1 0-6-0
Overall 8-5-0 7-6-0 7-3-3 5-5-2 5-7-1 3-10-2 4-9-0
WCC 3-0-0 2-0-1 2-0-0 1-1-1 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-1-1 0-2-1
Overall 7-7-0 13-1-1 11-3-0 8-3-4 7-5-2 6-5-4 6-7-2 6-4-3 6-7-1
WCC 8-0 6-1 5-2 4-3 3-4 3-4 2-5 1-6 0-7
Overall 16-2 18-1 10-8 14-7 12-8 14-7 11-9 9-11 6-15
Women’s Soccer Team San Diego Brigham Young (No. 5) Pepperdine (No. 15) Santa Clara (No. 19) Loyola Marymount San Francisco Saint Mary’s Portland Gonzaga
Women's Volleyball Team San Diego (No. 13) Brigham Young (No. 16) Saint Mary’s Santa Clara San Francisco Pepperdine (No. 24) Loyola Marymount Gonzaga Portland
Men’s Water Polo Team WWPA* Loyola Marymount (No. 9) 7-1 Air Force (No. 13) 7-2 UC San Diego (No. 11) 6-2 UC Davis (No. 16) 10-3 Whittier 4-5 Chapman 2-5 Santa Clara (No. 19) 6-6 Pomona-Pitzer 2-3 Claremont 3-4 Occidental 0-5 Redlands 2-7 La Verne 1-7 * Western Water Polo Association
Overall 11-7 8-6 7-6 11-10 8-11 9-14 7-11 7-12 6-13 5-15 3-16 3-19
UPCOMING GAMES Men's Basketball Red & White Game
Sat. 10/20 3:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer Gonzaga @ Santa Clara
Sun. 10/21 11:00 a.m.
Women's Volleyball Brigham Young @ Santa Clara
Sat. 10/20 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Water Polo Bucknell @ Santa Clara Cal Baptist @ Santa Clara Fresno Pacific @ Santa Clara Brown @ Santa Clara
Fri. 10/19 Sat. 10/20 Sun. 10/21 Sun. 10/21
5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 10:40 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
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A model of what the San Francisco 49ers new stadium is to look like. The stadium, scheduled to be completed in 2014, is currently being built in Santa Clara, Calif. Along with stadiums in Miami and Houston, the future home of the 49ers is a finalist to host either Super Bowl 50 or 51.
49ers’ new stadium one of two finalists for 50th Super Bowl Chris Glennon
According to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the 50th game will be packed with extra pageantry. Whoever doesn’t get the nod in 2016 will again be a finalist for the 51st Super Bowl in 2017, this time competing with the Houston Texans’ stadium.
The Santa Clara Santa Clara students have a reason to get excited about football in the Silicon Valley again. As soon as 2016, the San Francisco 49ers’ new stadium, which is currently being built in Santa Clara, could host the Super Bowl. “I think it’s great for the city and especially for students at Santa Clara,” said sophomore Kevin Gilio. “It will be nice to finally have a football team to call Santa Clara’s, and if they host the Super Bowl that will make it all the more exciting.” In a statement after the announcement, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee said, “San Francisco has proven time and again that we know how to host the world for major events and shine on the international stage.” On Tuesday, NFL owners announced that the stadium, to be completed in 2014, is one of two finalists to host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016. The other finalist is Miami’s Sun Life Stadium, home of the Dolphins.
“We know how to host the world for major events” The decision is expected to come sometime this upcoming May. The Super Bowl has come to the Bay Area before. In 1985, old Stanford Stadium, former home of the Stanford University Cardinal, hosted the game. The 49ers were lucky enough to get somewhat of a homefield advantage that year, beating the Miami Dolphins 38-16 in the 19th playing of the game. The 49ers last played in a Super Bowl in 1994, and fell one game short last year. The last time California hosted a Super Bowl was in San Diego in 2003. “We’ve been working for a long time
to get a new stadium built in California,” Goodell said. San Francisco would be the official host city and would be the sight many of the events leading up to the game being played in Santa Clara. “We will be able to showcase all the great things we have from the Golden Gate to Silicon Valley,” said Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews in an interview with the San Jose Mercury News. “(San Francisco) definitely knows how to throw a big party.” Lee continued, “A Super Bowl in the Bay Area will bring an enormous economic boost to our entire region and leave a lasting legacy for Bay Area youth.” Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard estimated that the economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl last year brought in $200 million to $250 million. Owners have expressed concerns about a return to Sun Life Stadium, saying the building requires some major upgrades. Goodell said that the Dolphins “feel that (renovations) are a large part of their bid.” South Florida has hosted the most Super Bowls with 10. “It’s not like hosting the Super Bowl will completely make up for us not having a football team,” said sophomore Taylor Hawes. “It could sure help, though.” Contact Chris Glennon at cglennon@scu. edu or call (408) 554-4852.
BRONCO BRIEFS
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Women’s Golf This upcoming Monday and Tuesday, the Santa Clara women’s golf team is hosting the SCU Colby Invitational. The event is being held at Silver Creek Valley Country Club. The two-day tournament will feature 11 teams from all over the country.
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Keigo Kameya Men’s Soccer The junior forward scored the game winning goal while playing a man down in overtime against Portland. What do you do differently when playing a man down? You just have to keep playing as hard as you can, especially in this conference. The game against Portland seemed like a roller coaster ride. How hard is it to control your emotions during
games like that? You just have to stay focused. You can’t get too up or too down. Take us through the game-winning goal and what you were thinking. I made a run and Hurtado found me. I saw that the goalie was a little out of position so I shot it and it went in. It puts us in first, which feels great.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Soccer in First
Two wins in Pacific Northwest bump team to top spot Ryan Mahoney The Santa Clara Four minutes into overtime against the University of Portland, Keigo Kameya notched the game winner for the Broncos, a win that now has them sitting at the top of the table in the West Coast Conference. The Santa Clara Bronco’s men’s soccer team also beat Gonzaga University on their trip to the Northwest over the weekend. On Thursday night, the Broncos faced off against Portland, with whom they were previously tied for the league lead. It took an overtime goal from Kameya to seal the victory for the Broncos after blowing a 2-0 lead. Portland native and senior Bronco forward Erik Hurtado finally broke his career long goal-less streak against the Pilots in dramatic fashion. Hurtado scored two first-half goals, giving the team their 2-0 lead. “For Erik (Hurtado), playing at home and in front of his home fans, is super important to him,” said Head Coach Cameron Ras. “Him being able to score two goals, I think, was a completion of some goals he had set for himself.” Kameya was equally impressed with Hurtado. “He’s just been racking up goals and assists, and making our team look really good,” he said. Portland forward Steven Evans tied the game up in the 90th minute with a free kick from just outside the box. “It was raining. It made it that
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VOLLEYBALL ROLLS OVER SACRAMENTO STATE
much more intense,” said freshman Ryan Masch. “Portland was pushing pretty hard,” he said. “I made a run to the left side and Hurtado found me with a through ball. The goalie was a little off his line, I shot it and it went in.” Rast said the position they were in after the game was tied was unenviable. “We, mentally, had to climb a pretty big mountain just to get past that,” he said. “I don’t think for one second they thought we were going to tie this game, I don’t think for one second they thought we were going to lose this game.” The Broncos could not celebrate for long, however, as they had to travel to Gonzaga and play a Sunday game against the Bulldogs on tired legs. “It was a rough game, considering we had to play against Portland in overtime on Friday night,” said Kameya. The difference in the match was Masch’s 67th minute goal. “It was mostly Erik’s (Hurtado) work,” Masch said. “He slipped me the ball, I did the dirty work and put it away.” Santa Clara won the match 1-0. The goal was the freshman’s third game winner, also tallying the last goal for the Broncos in wins over Duke University and Stanford University. The Broncos will have a week to rest before hosting the same two schools at Buck Shaw. The Friday match on Oct. 12 against Portland will be broadcast on Fox Soccer. “I can’t wait,” said Kameya. “I can’t stress enough how important the student body when they come to our game and support us and be rowdy.” Contact Ryan Mahoney at rmahoney@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
MALU VELTZE — THE SANTA CLARA
Katy Schatzman digs the ball as Taylor Milton looks on in a game against Sacramento State University on Tuesday. The Broncos won the match easily against the Hornets. Brigham Young University (No. 16) will visit the Broncos this Saturday.
Cross Country Has Strong Showing as Host Broncos see success in lone home meet of the year Chris Glennon
The Santa Clara Cross Country Head Coach Felipe Montoro said his team’s performance this weekend at the Bronco Invitational was by far the best of the year. On the men’s side, Kevin Oliver was the main standout. He finished 18th overall with a time of 24:30.9 in the 8K run.
On the women’s side, Mary Kriege was the top runner finishing ninth with a time of 17:29.7 in the 5K run. The men’s team ran without All West Coast Conference runner Ben Demaree but still managed to finish 13th. The women also ran well as a whole, finishing ninth. “On the men’s side, that was Luca’s (Signore) best performance in a Bronco uniform to date,” said Montoro in an interview with Santa Clara Broncos athletics online, referencing Signore’s 26th place finish. “Kevin (Oliver) and Bryan (Crook, 58th) both ran personal bests and obvi-
ously that was huge.” He was especially pleased with the women. “The women ran great. They really executed the race plan and did extremely well,” said Montoro. “Mary (Kriege) ran great. Emily (Robinson) had a breakout race, everyone really ran well.” Montoro was sure to thank the team’s supporters for helping put on the event. “I want to thank all the alumni, parents and friends of the program who lended a hand,” he said. Contact Chris Glennon at cglennon@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
Santa Clara’s top male finisher Kevin Oliver runs behind a member of the University of California, Berkeley team during the Bronco Invitational this past weekend (left). Santa Clara’s men’s team takes off at the beginning of the race, surrounded by members of the Univeristy of San Francisco team and Idaho State University team (right). Both the men and women will next race Oct. 27 at the West Coast Conference Championship in Portland.
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Brice Kanehira
Manti Te’o Sets An Example
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n the midst of a modern sports environment where athletes’ characters are constantly coming into question, University of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o is the embodiment of what a true student athlete should be. This season, Te’o has not only emerged as a superstar on the field, but also as the emotional leader of the Irish defense. The week of the Irish’s game against Michigan State University, Te’o received tragic news that his grandmother had passed away. Less then 24 hours later, on Thursday morning, Te’o received another phone call, to learn that his girlfriend had also passed away from leukemia. Despite the loss, Te’o chose to play in the game against the Michigan State Spartans that Saturday, fulfilling his late girlfriend’s wish that he would continue to play, even if something happened to her. The University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team has begun to make their mark on college football this season, owing much of their success to a defense that is ranked second in the nation in points allowed per game. At the heart of this defense is Te’o. Through all the tragedy that he has been dealt, Te’o has continued to have a positive attitude. His perseverance is one that should be emulated. Coping with the loss of two of the most important women in his life, Te’o displayed amazing emotional strength. The weekend after Michigan State, during the Irish’s home game against the Univeristy of Michigan Wolverines, students wore leis to honor his heritage. Te’o played a phenomenal game, recording eight tackles and two interceptions. After the game finished, Te’o jumped into the stands where the student section was located. His fellow students embraced him as he deservedly earned the love of the school that he has represented so well for four years. He is a devout Mormon who remains true to his values in a predominantly Catholic school, and has always been open about his religious views. He is respectful, yet confident, and remains humble despite the attention that has come to both him and his team this season. Born in Laie, Hawaii, Te’o has quickly made a name for himself. This year especially, he has begun to gain some recognition nationally. Right now, he is possibly the only defensive player in a Heisman race that seems to be dominated by quarterbacks. It’s hard to comprehend the degree of difficulty it must take to deal with the loss of one loved one, yet he dealt with the loss of two. Te’o not only made it through each day, but also continued to perform at a high level playing the game he loves. His resolve is commendable to say the least and there is no doubt that he will continue to impress fans. He will surely leave his impact not only on Notre Dame football, but also on college ahtletics as a whole. Brice Kanehira is a freshman English major.
JONATHAN TADROS FOR THE SANTA CLARA
Santa Clara’s Lauren Matheson shields a Loyola Marymount University defender during the Broncos’ 1-0 win last Friday. Santa Clara dropped their next game at Pepperdine University (No. 15) but remain in good position to earn a birth to the NCAA Tournament. Their next game will be this Sunday, when Gonzaga University comes to town.
Team now ranked ninth in RPI with five games to go Henry Gula
The Santa Clara If making The Final Four is the end goal and the Santa Clara women’s soccer team is positioning themselves to do just that. Five more games — all in conference — separate the team from entering the NCAA tournament as one of the top 10 teams in the country is on the line. The Broncos have been putting together a very strong season this fall, and after splitting two conference games last weekend, they currently have a record of 8-3-4. Santa Clara is ranked 9th in the RPI system, which is what the NCAA uses to seed the tournament. The key, according to 26th-
year Head Coach Jerry Smith, is to be in the top 16. The tournament is set up in such a way that the top 16 seeded teams get protection from playing each other in the early rounds of the tournament. “You want to get into the tournament and develop confidence and momentum, which is hard when the first or second game is the best team in the country,” Smith said. “It’s important that we win out to maintain a chance at getting one of those seeds.” In Smith’s eyes, there are only two teams, Stanford University and Florida State University, that have really separated themselves as the best. According to Smith, the difference between the third and the 18th seeds is really minimal. Smith is confident that the Broncos can run with any team in the country and “in any 10 games, we’d win five,” he said. Despite a tough loss to Pep-
perdine University last Sunday, the team’s performance was very strong. “In the last five games we’ve grown as a team and the game against Pepperdine, even though it was a loss, was one of the best performances we’ve had,” said midfielder Lauren Matheson. Defender Sofia Huerta and midfielder Julie Johnston have been leading the way on offense, both of whom recently returned from their respective under-20 World Cup teams. “To train for three months straight and then to be in Japan for the U-20 World Cup, then come back and integrate as smoothly as they have done is a credit to both of those individuals,” said Smith. After scoring three goals for Team Mexico in the cup, Huerta already leads the Broncos with 55 shots taken and has four goals in just 10 games. “In order to be a dangerous player, you have to put yourself in
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dangerous positions and get shots off, and Sofia (Huerta) does that amongst the best in the country,” said Smith. “She’s really about to break out. I think she could have a really good end of the season and tournament.” Matheson and Johnston share the team lead for goals with Huerta. “Lauren (Matheson) has really stepped up for us in terms of being a dangerous player,” said Smith. Smith spoke very highly of this year’s team, saying “I really like this group. We’ve had talented teams in the past and this team has talent, but it also has grit.” The Broncos are currently in fourth place and their spirits seem to be high. “The girls are amazing, Matheson said. “We support each other, and it’s just an awesome atmosphere.” Contact Henry Gula at hgula@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.