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Wedding Bells Chime for Bronco Couples High rates of interalumni marriages after graduation Mileen Zarin

Associate Reporter Mary Modeste Smoker, from the class of ’81, didn’t wait long after graduation before she tied the knot with another Bronco.

“I was all about being independent and doing my own thing, but maybe because I wasn’t looking is why I met Jeff,” Smoker said. “Six weeks after graduation, we got married at the Mission Church.”

Smoker is one of the 6,248 alumni who are married to another Santa Clara grad. That’s 14 percent of alumni, a number which is 5 percent higher than the national average.

“All three of my sisters were married at the Mission. Two married fellow Broncos and well, one of my sisters divorced; he was a Bronco gone bad,” said Smoker.

Roughly 9 percent of married couples met while in college, according to a 2010 study from a Stanford sociologist. Meanwhile, Broncos are flocking to the Mission

Church in droves.

In order to schedule a wedding at the Mission Church, the bride and/or the groom must be a current student, staff, faculty or graduate of the university.

“The current average is that 3.5 out of ten weddings at the Mission have been between two Santa Clara Alumni,” said Ginny Pauksta, administrative coordinator at the Mission Church.

This year alone, there have been 74 weddings in the Mission, and 20 of them have been between Broncos.

“I’m not exactly sure why Broncos tend to gravitate toward each other, but I think it has to do with the common values and experiences you share with one another during such a significant part of your life,” said Smoker.

The university hasn’t overlooked the high rates of marriage.

At this year’s Grand Reunion, the Alumni Association hosted a new event called “Broncos Meeting Broncos” to promote the intermingling of graduates.

“Over the last few years we have had a couple of requests in our Grand Reunion post-event sur-

14% of Broncos marry other Broncos

6,248 Santa Clara alumni are married to each other

3.5/10 weddings at the Mission Church are between two grads

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New Hours Policy Tested Fans Left at Home Library extends times for “dead week” in trial Mallory Miller

The Santa Clara Anyone who has stayed up late studying in the library for a killer midterm knows the deep, calming voice echoes throughout the library, reminding you that the library is closing in 15 minutes.

“I think the library should be open 24/7,” said junior Ryan Tsao, a computer science engineer major. “It’s bullshit that it (normally) closes at 2 a.m. I’ve been kicked out so many times. Any respectable university has a library that is always open.”

This quarter the library is piloting extended hours during dead week, the week before final exams.

Students like Tsao have let their opinions be heard within the administration.

The discussion to extend library hours first came up in an

interview with the university librarian, Jennifer Nutefall, who was recently hired. There have been requests from students for the library to have longer hours in general, but specifically the week before exams.

During this trial week, the library will gather data and information of how many students will be utilizing the extended hours and for what purposes.

“Every hour we are going to take a headcount of the number of students studying on each floor of the library,” said Elizabeth McKeigue, assistant university librarian for public services. “We are also going to do some spot surveying.”

To conduct a spot survey, a staff member will walk around with an iPad and ask students question such as what are they working on during those late hours and how often they have been utilizing the library during the late hours.

“We want to get a sense from students how much they would like the library to be open 24/7,” said McKeigue. “Then we can configure the prices of staffing

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the library 24/7, compare it to the number of students utilizing the library, and see if it would be worth keeping it open.”

Students working at the greeter desk, circulation desk, and Information Technology help desk will be working around the clock during “dead week” and finals week. The library staff wanted to make sure that students were aware of these work-hour extensions and made sure all employees were notified in August.

“During finals week, I usually expect I will be pulling at least one all nighter so the fact that I can work on my homework and study during the all night shift at the library is awesome,” said sophomore Max Westerman, who works at the circulation desk at library.

“I honestly enjoy making the extra money and the loss of sleep doesn’t affect me too much. I do think that it is important that the library is open 24 hours. I think it can only help.”

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

Residence halls closure schedule for night of game Chris Glennon

The Santa Clara If Santa Clara beats Gonzaga University in men’s basketball this year, students who live on campus might not have a chance to rush the court like so many Bronco faithful had the chance in doing two years ago.

Due to the West Coast Conference’s scheduling, the game between the Broncos and Bulldogs will take place on Jan. 5, the night before Santa Clara’s residence halls are scheduled to re-open after winter break. Because of this, if you live on campus this year, you might not be able to stay in your room the night of the game.

“The energy of the Gonzaga game is something all (Santa Clara) students, especially freshmen, should experience,” said sophomore Meghan Degnan. “Having the

biggest game of the year on a day where most of the students will be unable to attend is a shame.”

As of right now, Santa Clara’s housing Web page says that the residence halls will reopen at noon on Sunday, Jan. 6.

Still, it seems some students will be willing to sacrifice a good night’s sleep to watch the game.

“I made sure my flight back to California was early enough so I could come,” said Degnan. “I wish they would have decided to open the dorms early, though.”

According to Associated Student Government Spirit Chair Frankie Bastone, a proposal has been sent out and is currently being discussed. At this point no changes have been made.

In 2011, a boisterous Leavey Center saw Kevin Foster score 36 points en route to an 85-71 Santa Clara victory over Gonzaga. After the game hundreds of Ruff Riders and other fans flooded the floor.

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1. Sudan must further cut fuel subsidies: The International Monetary Fund has urged Sudan to cut fuel subsidies further, despite public anger over austerity measures meant to counter the country’s economic crisis.

The two countries signed a deal in September to restart South Sudanese oil exports through pipelines that run through Sudan to its Red Sea port. Exports are expected to resume by the end of the year. Sudan’s loss of its main oilproducing territory with the independence of South Sudan last year, coupled with the loss of revenues from shipping the oil, were a one-two punch to Sudan’s fragile economy.

2. New Zealand beaching proves rarest of whales exists: The spade-toothed beaked whale is so rare that nobody has seen one alive, but scientists have proof the species still exists.

Two skeletons were identified as belonging to the species after a 17-foot whale and her calf beached themselves in New Zealand in 2010. Scientists hope the discovery will provide insights into the species and into ocean ecosystems.

Previously only three skull fragments of the species had been found: the first in New Zealand in 1872, the second in the 1950s and the last one 26 years ago on an island off Chile.

3. Revote urged in 5 election districts in Ukraine: Ukraine sank deeper into political turmoil Monday with the opposition dismissing a government offer for a revote in a handful of districts and pressing instead for ballots to be re-tallied in more than a dozen precincts across the country.

Western observers deemed the Oct. 28 parliamentary election unfair, saying the imprisonment of President Viktor Yanukovych’s archfoe, Yulia Tymoshenko, and non-transparent vote tallying were a step back for democracy.

4. China relentlessly badgers Japan in island dispute: Chinese patrol boats have harried the Japanese Coast Guard many times a week for more than a month in an unusually relentless response to their latest maritime spat.

China says ships from its Marine Surveillance service are merely defending Chinese sovereignty and protesting illegal Japanese control over the uninhabited islands. The missions began after Japan’s government purchased three of the five islands from their private Japanese owner in September, enraging a Chinese government that saw it as an attempt to boost Japan’s sovereignty claim.

5. Dutch queen swears in new government: Queen Beatrix swore in a new centrist Dutch government under Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday, even as the conservative leader faced harsh criticism from members of his own party over a plan to hike health care premiums.

Eight of the 13 Cabinet ministers swore an oath of office to the monarch in the ornately painted Orange Hall of the 17th Century Huis ten Bosch palace in a forest outside The Hague.

The remaining five, including Rutte, had already taken the oath before taking office in Rutte’s first administration.

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First Campus Safety Bike Event To Take Place Campus Safety will be hosting a first bike security and safety fair this Friday outside of the university bookstore. They are looking to help educate and prevent theft of bikes on campus with this event by providing students with resources to protect their bikes.

A variety of activities will also be taking place for the event. This will be the first year this event will take place, due to the rise in bike thefts over the course of the year. So far this school year, 17 bikes have been stolen on campus, 15 of those bikes had regular cable locks and only two had U-Locks.

Students will be able to swap their chain locks for On Guard U-Lock for $10. Usually, the On Guard U-Lock is sold at $20 at the Office of Campus Safety. Campus Safety will also be talking about security and will show students how to properly lock bikes. A raffle will be drawn for students to be able to win a fixed-gear bike, customized with Santa Clara logos. For a small donation, the Santa Clara cycling team will also be offering bike repairs to students as well as washing bikes.

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The chance to discover the secret pasts of the buildings and houses that surround our own community is quickly approaching as the Historic Preservation Society prepares to launch the annual Santa Clara Historic Home Tour.

For the past several years, Santa Clara has joined the city’s historical group in a tour of sites immediately surrounding the university.

It will be held on Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Dec. 8 from noon to 5 p.m.

One of the most exciting of these spots is the Fitzgerald House, which was first owned

by Santa Clara alumnus Carl Fitzgerald.

Historian Lorie Garcia helped Mary Hanel, a local history librarian and one of the organizers of the historic tour, in uncovering the story behind Fitzgerald. The two found his obituary, which was originally printed in The Santa Clara on Sept. 15, 1933.

The piece celebrated his musical life filled with a passion for the pipe organ as an active member of the local Musicians Union, and a man who regularly performed on campus at the T&D Theater and St. Joseph’s Church.

The tour will begin at the St. Clare Parish Rectory on 725 Washington St.

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The Harrington Learning Commons was a busy place on Tuesday night, as flocks of students came in and out to watch the election results. The results were shown in six different places throughout the library, to include the 6 top news programs and networks.

Paul Neuhaus, who ran the event, estimated that 200-300 students attended the viewing party at one point.

“Most people would check in and go back to study,” said Neuhaus, estimating that 4050 were present around the time Obama was named president.

Bon Appétit served free popcorn to election viewers, as well as to people walking into the library.

“I’m happy (with the results),” said firsttime voter Andres Maldonado, who came and went from the library all night to check results.

“I’m proud of having voted. Now I can say that I was part of this election.”

Most students left after Obama was reelected president; however, some stayed behind to watch more coverage of the popular vote and to listen to Obama’s acceptance speech.

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Sophomore Casey O’Brien throws the dogeball in a game at the Malley Birthday Bash on Wednesday. O’Brien’s throw helped his team win the game and move to the next round of the tournament. Malley’s Birthday Bash featured a Western theme, with a photo booth, basketball shoot out competition, dodgeball tournament, pizza and more. Malley has been celebrating its anniversary since 2009, and is now 13 years old.

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Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 11/2: An intoxicated student was observed being assisted by two other students into McLaughlin Hall. SCU EMS, SCFD and paramedics responded. The student was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center by paramedics.

medical assistance. CSS and SCU EMS responded. The student was transported to O’Connor Hospital by a friend.

11/4: Another student reported having abdominal pain and required medical assistance. CSS and SCU EMS responded.

11/5: A student was reported as consuming excessive amounts of prescription pills. The student’s parents were contacted.

Elevator Malfunction Sexual Assault 11/2: A Graham Hall elevator was reported malfunctioning while transporting two students to another floor. CSS and an elevator technician responded.

11/3: Another Graham Hall elevator was reported malfunctioning while transporting several students to another floor. CSS and an elevator technician responded.

Recovered Bicycle 11/2: An abandoned bicycle was found behind Ricard Observatory and was brought back to the CSS office for safekeeping.

Medical Emergency 11/2: A student crashed into an opened car door while riding a bicycle on The Alameda, causing minor injuries to his hand and arm.

CSS responded and escorted him to Cowell Student Health Center.

11/2: A student injured her foot at the entrance to Swig Hall while walking barefoot. CSS and SCU EMS responded. She was transported to a Santa Clara Urgent Care facility by a friend.

11/4: A student was injured from a fight at an off-campus location. He was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center by paramedics. SCPD is conducting a follow-up investigation. Notifications were made.

11/4: A student reported having abdominal pain and required

11/4: A student reported that she had been sexually assaulted. An investigation is in progress.

Suspicious Person 11/4: An unidentified male reportedly attempted to follow students into Graham Hall. CSS and SCPD responded to locate the male suspect. He was taken into custody for being drunk in a public place.

11/5: Two suspicious non-affiliates were reported videotaping the women’s soccer practice, without permission, from the second floor of the parking structure. CSS and SCPD responded to investigate.

They were both admonished and urged to stay off campus property.

Trespassing 11/4: A non-affiliate was observed acting suspiciously at the Bellarmine Hall bike racks. CSS and SCPD responded. He was given a trespass warning.

11/4: A non-affiliate male was observed loitering outside of Graham Hall in the middle of the night. SCPD was contacted and responded. He injured himself while attempting to flee from the police. He was taken into custody for outstanding warrants and then taken to a hospital.

From Campus Safety Reports.

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The Santa Clara

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Love Encouraged Faculty Hunt Continues

vey to have a singles event,” said Maureen Muscat, who oversaw the Grand Reunion. “We were nervous to try it. What if no one showed up?

What if people thought it was silly?”

Their concerns proved unfounded. Over 70 people attended the cocktail event, double what the planning committee had expected.

It’s not uncommon for alumni to meet after they went to Santa Clara together. Some didn’t even know each other until after school.

“My husband was a senior when I was a freshman and we didn’t even get to know each other until after the GI Bill passed and he came home from Vietnam,” said Barbara Colyar, class of ‘72 and Santa Clara’s former director of Study Abroad. “When he returned

to Santa Clara for his law degree, we ended up connecting through mutual friends.” The two worked at the same restaurant and bar, named The Loft, which used to be in what is now Santana Row. “The rest is history,” said Colyar.

What remains to be seen is how this trend will look as the current generation of college students progresses. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau found that the percentage of 18-29 year olds who get married has decreased drastically. In 1960, 59 percent of these young adults got married. Last year, that number dropped to 20 percent.

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Communication department looks for new professor Natalia Pavlina

Associate Reporter Before darting off to her 11:50 a.m. art history class this morning, Tyler Knapp, a senior and studio art major, raved about one of her professors while hurriedly yanking a jacket around her shoulders.

“She’s one of my favorite teachers, so I like the class,” said Knapp.

“If I really like a teacher, I usually just sign up for all their classes.”

Choosing classes based on the professor is not uncommon. In fact, professors frequently seem to have the ability to make or break any subject, which explains why websites like “Rate My Professor” are so popular.

Santa Clara is celebrated for its excellent faculty, ranking 3.64 out of 5 on “Rate My Professor,” which is not too far down from Stanford (3.87), the highest ranking school on the site.

The university upholds these standards by putting candidates through a lengthy and challenging interview process, and it all happens right under our noses, though most students are oblivi-

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ous to it.

In fact, it’s happening right now.

Currently, the communication department is going through the process of finding a new global communication professor. Dr. Chad Raphael, department chair, shed some light on the situation.

“We place job ads on the university’s human resources website and in academic publications,” said Raphael. “It includes the qualifications required for the job and the criteria we will use to decide how to rank the finalists.”

Candidates are encouraged to not only submit a letter of application and résumé, but examples of scholarly research, such aspublished work in peer-reviewed journals.

The communication department is not the only department with a strenuous hiring process.

Scott Andrews, senior assistant dean of the School of Engineering, described the hiring process throughout the university.

“Everything is looked over by the Provost’s Office, whether it’s the Engineering School, Arts and Sciences, or Business,” said Andrews. “Each school decides what position they need filled and then tells the Provost’s Office. The Provost’s Office decides what the financial situation will allow them to do, and grants them permission

to begin their search.”

The process of finding a new professor is actually a year-long ordeal. A selected committee within the appropriate department will sift through almost 200 applications before settling on about 10 final applicants.

These potentials will then go through a series of phone interviews, which results in three to five candidates being invited on campus for personal interviews and teaching trials.

Sometimes they even meet with students to help determine whether they are a good fit for the university. After the committee has chosen a final applicant, the dean of the Office of the Provost must approve the decision.

“As you can see, it isn’t easy to get a job as a tenure-track faculty member at Santa Clara,” said Raphael. “Many excellent candidates apply, so the process is very competitive. Candidates have to demonstrate their potential to be superior teachers, researchers and colleagues.”

So thanks to the competitive process, by this time next year, Santa Clara will have a new face amongst the Communication Department faculty.

Contact Natalia Pavlina at npavlina@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

Zimride Offers Cars Off campus travel made easier with new vehicle service Amy Bernstein

The Santa Clara In order to accomodate students’ needs for transportation, both locally and far away destinations, Zimride, a new carpooling system, is being integrated into Santa Clara University.

Zimride is a social network for Santa Clara staff, faculty and students to connect and organize rides. The rides can be a one-time t r i p, w e e k l y engagement or ride home for the holidays.

Unlike Zipcar, which provides students with cars to borrow, Zimride has drivers use their own vehicle to carpool.

It is free to sign up for Zimride and only affiliates of the university can use it. In order to sign up, users must use their Santa Clara email account.

“It is a great program,” said Millicent Kenney, Transportation Services manager. “I am excited about it.”

If students need rides or have extra seats in their cars, they can post their destination and when they would like to go on the Zimride website. Once a match is found, an email is sent out to the passenger(s) and driver.

There are currently 83 commutes and eight rides posted.

“Southern California seems to be one of the most frequented destinations (for) people looking for

rides at Santa Clara,” said Kenney.

While sometimes the rides are free, in other cases, the driver can post how much they want a passenger to contribute for gas. The passenger looking for a ride can also post how much money he or she is willing to pay for gas when they post an inquiry.

This is the second year that Zimride has been in operation and it already has 400 members.

Zimride is considering expanding to partner with Stanford and San Jose State University. This would allow people from different schools to coordinate transportation. Kenney, however, is not sure if Santa Clara is ready to partner with and trust students from other schools.

Zimride is also trying to incorporate Facebook and Paypal to the website. Facebook would allow passengers to look at the driver’s profile before decidi n g w h et h e r they want to ride with him or her. Paypal would make the process of paying gas money far less complicated. If the gas is pre-paid online, it prevents the driver from having to ask the passenger for money on the day of the ride.

Next week, Zimride will be tabling in Benson Memorial Center to promote and encourage people to sign up. Those who sign up during that time will be entered into a drawing to win prizes including a $50 Amazon gift card and an emergency car kit.

“We want to push for Thanksgiving and holiday travel,” said Kenney.

“Southern California seems to be the most frequented destination for people looking for rides at Santa Clara.”

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Civil rights activist, Bobby Seal, spoke about personal experiences as an organizer of the Black Panther Party on Nov. 1 in the Saint Clare Room. Students came to Harrington Learning Commons to hear detailed descriptions of Seal’s history.

Contact Amy Bernstein at abernstein@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

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Mandy Ferreira

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orse than any mutant monster lurking in the tub or the possibility of getting sucked down the drain, the toxic chemicals in your shampoo and soap are something to be feared.

A splash of neurotoxins to wash your face, a hint of carcinogens to make your hair really shine, all topped off with a mist of reproductive toxins to leave you sweetsmelling all day.

In the course of a single day, women put 168 chemical ingredients on their skin and men use 85.

While these numbers seem inordinately high, the exhausting list on the back of most shampoo bottles alone puts a solid dent in the tally.

But just because these products are loaded with chemicals, does not mean they are safe.

The industry’s safety panel has reviewed less than 20 percent of all ingredients in cosmetics for safety, while the Food and Drug Administration does not assess their safety at all.

Personal care products, from makeup to shampoo, are full of ingredients that have been linked to cancer, asthma, damaged sperm, learning disabilities and other problems, according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

Some of the most common and dangerous are parabens and phthalates, which are in most popular cosmetics brands and include products like toothpaste, soap, perfume, makeup and countless more.

Parabens are used as a preservative and antimicrobial agents, and they are easily absorbed through the skin. More than 90 percent of Americans have parabens in their bodies, and they have been indentified in breast tumors .

Phthalates are a group of chemicals that disrupt normal hormone function. They are most often found in nail polish and the synthetic fragrence of perfumes and other products like deoderant, lotions and body wash.

What is worse than their existance in our products is their persistance. The safety of many chemical ingredients has been called into question internataionally, and more than 500 products sold in the U.S. contain chemical ingredients that have been banned in the European Union, Canada or Japan.

Before you slather on your nightly routine or hop in the shower, take a look at the back of your products. Watch out for parabens, chemical names you cannot pronounce, dye, and “fragrance”, as this typically includes phthalates.

Mandy Ferreira is a senior environmental studies and communication major and managing editor for The Santa Clara.

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Illusory Oil Production in the US

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he Associated Press recently reported that as a result of a four-year boom in oil production, the U.S. could pass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest producer of oil. This news comes during a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about oil prices and stability in the Middle East.

Energy independence has long been a rallying cry for politicians claiming to support American national security. This phrase has become synonymous with a variety of initiatives, namely the escalation of domestic drilling as embodied by the 2008 Republican campaign slogan, “drill, baby, drill,” as well as ongoing efforts to pioneer efficient and cost-effective alternative energy sources. Through all of this, the U.S. has, out of necessity, been forced to import a large amount of its oil.

Though much has been said about the supply of oil in the Middle East, the largest exporter of oil to the U.S. is Canada, providing just over a billion barrels of oil so far in 2012 compared to the 436 million barrels from Saudi Arabia.

Nonetheless, U.S. dependence on foreign oil still poses a major national security threat, and the news that the United States has experienced its fourth straight increase in annual oil production provides U.S. planners with a variety of options.

But this should not be interpreted as an opening for complacency when it comes to investing in alternative energy sources.

With an increase in domestic production, currently at about 11.4 million barrels per day, the domestic need, currently at 18 million barrels per day, will increasingly be met by domestic production.

This means that more and more money spent on oil will be pumped into the U.S. economy, with obvious benefits to the American population.

However, this also means that, as oil prices drop and the fear of dependence on oil from the Middle

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Historically the U.S. has imported foreign oil to meet domestic demand. This dependence is a national security weakness, causing many to push for more domestic oil production. Soon this desire will be met. However, how will this affect alternative energy?

East recedes, there will be a decrease in public pressure on politicians and the private sector to come up with effective and cost-efficient alternative energy sources and to discover new sources of domestic petroleum.

As college students, the events that transpire today with regard to America’s energy policy will have significant and long-lasting consequences in our adult years.

Whether we progress on a path toward finding alternative energy sources to coexist with petroleum and then replace it or become complacent with falling oil prices and rising independence, our choice will heavily weigh on our ability to sustain ourselves when the world’s oil production reaches its Hubbert’s peak.

The breathing room that will be provided by greater independence and greater domestic oil production must be converted into research into alternative energies so that this breathing room can continue into the future.

Therefore, the new flow of

wealth that will be diverted from international markets to the domestic economy must be used to supplement existing funding for research into alternative energy sources.

The basic rule of capitalism is that when there is a demand for a

Money spent on oil will be pumped into U.S. economy product, the supply for that product will respond accordingly.

The first step to achieving any form of true energy independence based on the short-term combination of petroleum and alternative energy sources is to continue to provide this demand on the market.

Over the past decade, automobile fuel efficiency has increased.

Hybrid cars have become more commonplace and solar panels, windmills, hydroelectric plants

and nuclear reactors have increasingly taken a larger role in satisfying America’s energy needs.

To complement the increase in research and public interest in alternative energy sources, we need a massive investment in America’s electric grid.

The current grid is largely outdated and inefficient. A major obstacle to the effective implementation of alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric is that the American electric grid must be updated and renovated to include the most advanced technologies .

So that it may efficiently distribute power throughout the country.

American oil production is increasing, and with this come many benefits to the American economy, its national security and foreign policy. However, this good fortune cannot be met with complacency but instead with an increased determination to extend the benefits of energy independence and sustainability into the future.

Alex Rubin of The Dartmouth.

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Why I Chose To Withhold My Vote

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his is the first election season where I am eligible to vote. As a new member of the political process, the more I thought about voting, the more excited I became.

I had it all planned out. I submitted my voting registration and my parents even forwarded my ballot to me. It was just sitting on my desk, waiting for me to come over and fulfill my voting duties.

And I hadn’t touched it. I had no clue what I was voting for.

At first, I thought to myself, “Oh, gosh! I know who I am going to vote for!” But when it came time to physically fill out the balot, I realized I had overestimated myself.

I will be honest, I know for sure who I wanted for my president. But when it comes to any legislators, I was woefully ignorant. I was bliss-

fully uninformed on all propositions, any stances from my state or local legislator and policy that either President Barack Obama or former Gov. Mitt Romney proposes. I was completely in the dark on any political issues that may be affecting this presidential debate. I do not know much about the economy or foreign policy. So what was I supposed to make my decision on?

I could have looked up all the ballot measures, done a bit of research or watched the news for a couple of hours. I didn’t because I believe ignorance is bliss: I am content with the way this country is running. I have food on my plate, a bed to sleep in and a roof over my head. I am fortunate enough to have these things, but not all people do. I am not going to vote

for something that will harm other people without my knowledge.

It would be irresponsible for me to frivolously cast my vote for measures or people I know nothing about. I feel it was more responsible to withhold my vote, rather than support propositions or legislators who may not represent my beliefs. Voting is our precious way of self-representation, and I want to make sure I don’t misrepresent myself by ignorantly submitting my ballot.

Not everyone has to vote, nor do I think everyone should vote.

It bothers me when people tell me, “You have to vote! It is your civic duty!” I believe that everyone should have the right to vote, but I am not going to force anyone to vote. Citizens who do not vote have made a sort of voting by silence.

This silence can mean that he or she does not support any candidate, does not care or like me, is too ignorant to vote. Voting is a privilege and I hope some people did not abuse this privilege by voting without the proper knowledge.

Julian Castillo is a sophomore English and philosophy double major.

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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Jonathan Tomczak

Go Green and Save with Alternative Transport

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anta Clara is deeply connected to a vast public transportation network.

We need to use it more.

Last year, the Office of Sustainability found that more than 48 percent of Santa Clara students use a solo car ride as their primary method of transportation in their lives. Less than six percent of students primarily used public transportation, and less than three percent carpooled.

This is astounding, seeing as our campus is across the street from a massive transportation hub, including Caltrain and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus network.

From here, it is easy to get anywhere from San Francisco to Gilroy, and for a reasonable price.

Even though buses and trains are not perfect, they get students to most places easily. Sure, it’s not as fast as a car, but if you’re not in a rush, then what does that matter?

Maybe students enjoy the brief solitude before being bogged down in classes. Whatever the reason, those carpool numbers need to increase, and significantly. If that 48 percent of solo drivers started using carpools and public transportation, then emissions would go down.

The burden is not the students alone.

There is hope for Santa Clara students. The Office of Sustain-

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Although Santa Clara students live in a hub of transportation options, the Office of Sustainability reports that most students opt for a car as their primary mode of transit. This begs the question: If other modes of transportation are easily accessible, inexpensive, and convenient, what will it take for Santa Clara students to choose those over their cars?

ability also found that 43 percent got around primarily through nonmotorized means: bikes, walking, etc.

A significant portion of these students are freshmen who aren’t allowed to have a car, but that’s

not the point. The point is that there are students who don’t rely on cars to get around. My question is: If they can do it, why can’t we all?

Santa Clara prides itself on its environmental bona fides. Fuel

use is down, composting is up and solar panels line the roofs. Yet here is a major place where we can improve.

Having Zipcar on campus is a great benefit, but what about making use of our carpool-

matching program? There are alternatives to driving alone; all we have to do is find them.

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

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Barbaric Beards for No Shave November The month known for scruffy faces kicks off Summer Meza

Associate Reporter What does a face with a beard or a moustache make people think of?

Sometimes sophistication, sometimes bad hygiene; maybe facial hair turns a person into a macho man, maybe into a hipster.

Regardless of the connotation, “No Shave November” allows a man to let his facial hair run wild for an entire month of scruff-filled freedom.

The male population of Santa Clara seems to be on extreme sides of the spectrum, either denouncing the idea of an entire month without shaving, or excitedly planning the style of their facial hair and anticipating the new level of laziness they will be sinking to.

According to freshman Connor McBreen, “the worst part is about two weeks in, when your beard isn’t fully formed and it’s just extremely itchy.”

However, the scruffy look can be a source of pride for some, proving manliness through a rugged appearance.

This month is a tradition for many, often times beginning in the early days of middle school chin stubble and continuing onto more fully-bearded college days. However, not everyone takes part, whether

due to anti-facial hair sentiments or an inability to participate.

“My ability to grow facial hair is embarrassing; if I tried to grow it out I would just end up with a very trashy ‘stache.” said Alec Kwo, explaining why he doesn’t bother participating.

“Having facial hair is easier. It’s lower maintenance and makes me look older,” said Navin Prasad, a first time participant in No Shave November. Prasad believes that most people would agree with him that the presence of facial hair is a good look.

While many men seem to believe that their beards make them more attractive and manly, the female population does not always agree.

“It usually just looks gross,” said freshman Celia Schaefer. “Guys think they look a lot better than they really do.”

While No Shave November is mostly made up of men growing beards and moustaches, some girls have been known to participate as well, allowing leg hair to run free for several weeks.

Some use this month as an opportunity to shape their facial hair into styles they never before thought possible, trimming their hair into creative shapes that can be either amusing or peculiar.

Whether or not those who grow out their hair make it through the entire month razor-free or not, No Shave November is sure to bring some new, not-so-fresh faces onto campus.

CHOOSE YOUR NO SHAVE NOVEMBER STYLE

THE SOUL PATCH

THE HANDLEBAR

THE CHOPS

THE CIRCLE BEARD

THE CHINSTRAP

THE GOATEE

Contact Summer Meza at sameza@scu.edu.

DANIEL NALLY FOR THE SANTA CLARA

“Musketeers” Delights with Daunting Swordplay Student talent is showcased during opening night Samantha Nitz

Associate Reporter With a loud clashing of swords, a duel breaks out as characters shuffle left and right in a mobile pile. The scene, which takes place near the beginning of the play, sets the pace for “The Three Musketeers.” The play continues with a alluring mix of action, suspense, seduction, humor and wit.

Directed by theater and dance faculty member Jeffrey Bracco, the exciting play shows promise for continued popularity amongst its audience.

The play boasts impressive costumes and a great deal of acting talent, but its most unique draw is the intricate and exciting swordplay, which was created by fight director Kit Wilder, and is performed throughout the story. The most exciting enactments take place in the streets of Paris as well as at the palace of King Louis XIII. Sophomore Camille Hayes said, “A great deal of effort went into the show, and many actors had to learn how to fight with various types of

SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA

From left to right, Athos (Alec Brown), Aramis (Nicholas Manfredi), d’Artagnan (Kyle Van Zanten), and Porthos (Matthew Lee) confront Bicarat (Tyler VanHerweg) at swordpoint.

weaponry when they had no prior experience with stage combat.”

The choreographed battles looked

amazingly complex and left at least one person in the audience wishing to join in.

Auditions for the show began immediately after school started and since then, the cast members

See COSTUMES, Page 8

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Scene Spotlight

Lauren’s Locales: Exotic Exhibits at Aquarium

RANDY WILDER

A Monterey Bay Aquarium employee dives deep into a fish tank for a public feeding.

Lauren Bonney

Associate Reporter Take an opportunity to enjoy the last bit of fall sun and visit the

Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The aquarium has many cool sea critters just waiting to be discovered in fun and educational exhibits. “The Secret Lives of Seahorses”

and “The Jellies Experience” are always crowd favorites, where exotic and beautiful creatures come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Enjoy watching the resident sea otters get fed and visit the Splash Zone to check out some South African penguins.

Not only is the aquarium a fun and interactive place to visit, but it is also the origin of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. Seafood Watch helps to sustain wild, diverse and healthy ocean ecosystems that will exist long into the future by encouraging consumers and businesses to purchase seafood that is fished or farmed in ways that don’t harm the environment.

So be sure to visit some sand, surf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium this weekend, where you are sure to have a sensationally sea-filled time.

Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu.

Trailside Cafe & Coffee House A short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, The Trailside Cafe & Coffee House offers coffee and breakfast that would make a good start to a day of sealife fun.

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Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Running along almost 30 miles of Monterey Bay, this trail offers beautiful views and allows you to see the scenery while running, cycling, skating or walking.

RIDEFORSAFEROUTES.COM

Costumes Dazzle Planners for Peace of Mind Continued from page 7 have been practicing hard, rehearsing five days a week for four hours a day, plus the occasional Saturday and Sunday rehearsals.

The dedication from the actors was apparent in the performance.

Hayes, who plays Alexandre Dumas, commented on her own journey as an actress during the show.

“It was difficult learning how to be fully engaged in the action as an observer and not a participant,” said Hayes. “Playing multiple characters was a pretty big challenge for me. I had to learn how to make a physical and vocal distinction between the characters so that the audience would understand that these are completely different people.”

Kyle Van Zanten, who played d’Artagnan, managed to convince the audience of both his clumsiness and humor, often leaving the audience in peals of laughter as he stumbled from left to right on the stage.

Lindsay Styler’s acting presence was also impressive as she managed

to seduce the audience into her web of lies just as much as she did the other characters.

The hard work of the actors was noticed and appreciated by the audience members. The comedic and action-filled play managed to thoroughly entertain fans for the entire length of the performance.

Costumes designed by Elizabeth Poindexter, with additional design by Barbara Murray, dominated the stage and created convincing ambiance.

The women looked gorgeous and put together as they flowed through scenes while the men looked era-appropriate and handsome. Freshman Allison Gette said, “The costumes were amazing and elaborate. They really added a stunning visual to the already entertaining plot line.”

The play runs until Sunday, so don’t miss your chance to check it out.

Contact Samantha Nitz at snitz@scu.edu.

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Busy students find a way to keep their lives organized Liz Wassmann

The Santa Clara For some people, planners disappeared from their school supply list around the same time as colored pencils did. But for others, using a planner regularly has remained essential to their success in school.

Planners are is especially important for those with demanding schedules and multiple activities, to help them keep track of assignments, commitments, friends’ birthdays and even when their favorite TV shows are on.

“I tend to think of myself as Katherine Heigl from ‘27 Dresses;’ it’s basically my life,” said Audrey Kocmond.

Highly organized people depend on planners to keep track of

Samantha Juda

appointments, to-do lists and documentation of where they are supposed to be and when. Kocmond, an engineer who plays club volleyball and is in a sorority, relies on her planner to keep all her activities organized.

“When I lost my planner, I had people calling me asking why I wasn’t where I was supposed to be,” said Mariah Adcox. “I use both an electronic planner and a physical one.”

Buying a planner is only half the battle, though. If you don’t update it, a planner won’t solve any of your problems.

“I use it every day in every single class,” says Mary Kate Planek. “My heart would break,” she said in explanation for how she would feel if her planner would lost, “I’d feel really out of place, and I’d probably get a new one that same day.”

While many people get their planners at office-supply stores, ordering personalized planners online has become popular as well.

Life planners from Erin Condren online are also popular with Santa

Clara students. These personalized books are expensive, costing around $50.

“I’m always jealous when I see people with those nice planners in class,” says Danielle La Torre, who uses her planner to feel relaxed, knowing that everything is written down.

Other students, like Alec Molloy utilize online planners like Google Calendars.

“My schedule is accessible to me wherever I go,” he said, “I wouldn’t be able to judge my own time management without scheduling everything out.” There is nothing he doesn’t block out time for. Even sleep is included in his detailed calendar.

Planners and organizers don’t have to be fancy and engraved, nor do they have to be covered in color coded ink. Even a simple one just might help you relax in your stressful college life.

Contact Liz Wassmann at ewassmann@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

What are you looking forward to about Thanksgiving Break?

Emily Lacey-Gordon, ’16

Jonathan Wildish, ’16

Candace Guthmiller, ’16

Nathan Matsunaga, ’15

Emmeline Taylor, ’16

“I’m looking forward to going to the beach because I’m from Santa Barbara.”

“Thanksgiving dinner; it will be great.”

“The food.”

“Seeing all my friends back home.”

“Seeing the ocean.”

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TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK

SEE MUSIC AT NOON, 11/14 SAMANTHA JUDA THE SANTA CLARA

11/8 | 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.

Sleep in the Streets Donation Drive Time: Now until the end of the quarter.

Location: SCCAP Office or Rainbow Resource Center in Downstairs Benson Memorial Center Why Go? SCCAP and the LGBTQ Youth Resource Center in Downtown San Jose are partnering to keep homeless youth warm through the winter months.

Donate sleeping bags, jackets, socks, shoes, hoodies, hats and any other warm clothes you have in the SCCAP Office or Rainbow Resource Center.

11/10 | SATURDAY Broncos for Brain Cancer 5K Run/Walk Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Between the Harrington Learning Commons and Memorial Center Why Go? Come together with the Santa Clara community and greater Bay Area to raise awareness, provide support and generate funds for brain tumor research.

All proceeds benefit the American Brain Tumor Association.

11/11 | SUNDAY SEE INTO THE WILD: “THE FIRST 70,” 11/13 Liturgy Time: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.

Location: Mission Church

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11/12 | MONDAY 11/9 | FRIDAY Ecophysiological Aspects of Invasion Success in Caatinga Forest, a Unique and Threatened Brazilian Ecosystem Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: Kennedy Commons Why Go? Marciel Oliveira, visiting postdoctoral researcher, will be speaking on the Brazilian ecosystem.

Happy Hour Food Drive Kick-Off Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: Campus Ministry Why Go? Join Christians in Action this Friday, for Happy Hour in Campus Ministry as they kick off the food drive! They will be decorating Thanksgiving cards, drinking hot apple cider and moving barrels from the Second Harvest Food Bank in preparation for the food drive.

Fall Orchestra Concert Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Mission Church Why Go? SCU Orchestra presents a performance featuring Concerto/Aria Competition winners, pianist Anton Achondoa and soprano Michelle Cabinian.

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.

The Business of Smoothies Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Lucas Hall, room 126 Why Go? Join the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Food and Agribusiness Institute in welcoming Jamba Juice Choir Operating Officer Bruce Schroder.

11/13 | TUESDAY Into The Wild: “The First 70” Documentary Viewing Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Recital Hall Cost: $5, which will be donated to the Sempervirens Fund. Why go?

This documentary takes viewers on a journey to all 70 state parks that were scheduled to be shut down due to budget costs. The film is 30 minutes long, followed by a panel discussion.

SEE STACK WORKSHOP 11/14 FRUGALCREATIONS.COM

APB Presents: Hypnotist Dave Hill Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Locatelli Activity Center Why go? “The World’s Greatest Hypnotist,” Dave Hill, featured on “Mythbusters”, will amaze and astound you with his fun and action-packed show.

11/14 | WEDNESDAY Music at Noon: Fall Jazz Ensemble & Concert Band Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Recital Hall Why Go? Santa Clara University Director of Bands Bob Moorefield

will lead the Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band in their kick-off event of the year.

STACK Workshop: WreathMaking Time: 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Location: Wiegand Room, Arts and Science Building Why Go? Sustainable Tips: AfterCollege Knowledge November workshop! Please bring in an old wire hanger. Decorating materials and instructions will be supplied.

Come learn an easy way to make decorations or gifts using materials commonly found around the house, enabling a budget-friendly holiday.

Casa Dinner for Prospective Students and Alums Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Casa Italiana Why Go? Interested in a unique study abroad program in the Philippines, El Salvador or Argentina? Come eat pizza, ask questions and hear from alumni about their experiences!

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

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STANDINGS Men's Soccer Team San Diego Santa Clara Saint Mary’s Portland San Francisco Loyola Marymount Gonzaga

WCC 8-2-0 7-2-1 5-2-3 5-5-1 3-5-2 3-5-2 0-10-1

Overall 10-7-0 10-6-1 9-3-5 7-9-2 5-7-4 5-10-3 4-13-1

WCC 7-0-1 5-1-2 5-3-0 4-1-3 4-4-0 3-5-0 2-5-1 1-6-1 1-7-0

Overall 18-1-1 11-4-4 14-6-0 11-3-6 8-11-0 9-8-2 7-7-5 8-11-1 6-12-2

WCC 11-2 10-3 8-4 8-4 7-5 6-7 5-7 1-11 0-13

Overall 23-2 18-5 19-8 13-10 18-8 15-11 14-11 9-16 6-21

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Volleyball Keeps On Winning

Women’s Soccer Team Brigham Young (No. 2) Portland (No. 24) Pepperdine (No. 22) Santa Clara (No. 17) San Diego Loyola Marymount San Francisco Gonzaga Saint Mary’s

Women's Volleyball Team Brigham Young (No. 14) San Diego (No. 19) Santa Clara Saint Mary’s Pepperdine (No. 24) Loyola Marymount San Francisco Gonzaga Portland

Men’s Water Polo Team WWPA* UC San Diego (No. 10) 12-2 Air Force (No. 13) 10-2 Chapman 10-5 Loyola Marymount (No. 11) 9-4 Pomona-Pitzer 6-6 UC Davis (No. 16) 6-6 Whittier 6-5 Claremont 6-8 Santa Clara (No. 18) 5-9 Occidental 0-9 Redlands 2-9 La Verne 3-10 *Western Water Polo Association

Overall 13-7 14-9 12-16 16-10 10-16 13-15 12-14 9-16 10-15 6-20 6-22 6-20

UPCOMING GAMES Men's Soccer Santa Clara @ Loyola Marymount Santa Clara @ San Diego

Fri. 11/9 2:00 p.m.

Sun. 11/11 2:00 p.m.

Women's Soccer Long Beach State @ Santa Clara

Sat. 11/10 1:00 p.m.

Women's Volleyball San Francisco @ Santa Clara Santa Clara @ Brigham Young

Thu. 11/8 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 11/10 12:00 p.m.

Men’s Water Polo Santa Clara @ California UC Davis @ Santa Clara

Sat. 11/10 12:00 p.m.

Sun. 11/11 12:00 p.m.

SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA

Chelsea Heier sets the ball during the Broncos’ victory over the University of Portland Saturday. It was their 19th win of the year, and their eighth in the West Coast Conference. They will next be in action tonight against the University of San Francisco before traveling to Brigham Young University Saturday.

Team eyeing postseason as WCC wraps up Ryan Mahoney

The Santa Clara The Santa Clara women’s volleyball team notched yet another conference victory on Saturday, defeating the University of Portland Pilots 3 games to 1.

“It’s always good to come home and have a match,” said Head Coach Jon Wallace. “And for us to play Portland before we have to play (the University of San Francisco) this Thursday, it allows us to get more familiar with our own gym again. Our crowds have been great here.”

Saturday marked the Broncos’ 19th victory of the year. “(The win) was very big,” said sophomore Chelsea Heier. “It gives us momentum for this weekend.”

The Broncos came into the match looking to keep on rolling through West

Coast Conference play, coming off of two big-road wins at the University of San Diego and USF. The Pilots, who remained winless in WCC play, were not willing to roll over as all four games were close.

“We didn’t play this match against Portland as clean as we have been playing,” said Wallace. “We did have a lot of unforced errors, attacking errors and serving errors as well.”

The Broncos won the first game 2519, thanks in no small part to the play of Megan Anders, who was among the team leaders on Saturday. She hit .351 with a team leading 19 kills.

“It’s important that we take the win as a win, but also that we learn from it,” Anders said. “It was an important win and a good team effort, but we can do better.”

Anders’ teammates were very impressed with her play.

“Megan (Anders) put the team on her back,” said Heier. “She gave us a lot of kills, which is what we needed.”

Despite dropping the first game, the Pilots rallied back in game two, winning the game 25-21.

Santa Clara ran out to an early lead in the third game, and ended up taking it from the Pilots, 25-20. The final game was the most lopsided of all, as the Broncos took the game 25-18. The Broncos outhit the Pilots .185 to .119 overall on the day.

The Broncos will now prepare for another game against USF before turning their eyes to the challenge of traveling to Provo, Utah, to face the WCC-leading Brigham Young University Cougars. BYU has yet to lose at home, but the Broncos should have some extra confidence thanks to a win over BYU at the Leavey Center in front of a boisterous crowd on Oct. 20.

“We’re putting everything into USF on Thursday,” said Wallace. “BYU, that’s an easy match to get fired up for. This year, we’re walking into that gym with the sense of being a big underdog. We did beat them at home, so we know that we can beat them, and that’s a good way to go into that match.”

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

BRONCO BRIEFS Men’s Soccer The Santa Clara men’s soccer team will play two games this weekend that will decide the winner of the West Coast Conference. The Broncos will travel to face Loyola Marymount University on Friday night before facing the University of San Diego on Sunday.

San Diego currently sits in first place, just two points ahead of Santa Clara. Two Bronco wins would bring the WCC Championship back to the Mission Campus.

The Broncos are in position to control their own destiny thanks in part to a thrilling 1-0 victory at the University of San Francisco on Friday night. The Broncos and Dons were deadlocked until Phillip Muscarella scored with less than two minutes left. The goal was all the more remarkable because it came while the Broncos were playing a man down.

Muscarella took advantage of a loose ball after Erik Hurtado’s shot bounced in front of the net. He headed it in for the deciding goal, setting up what will be a dramatic weekend for the team.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Haley Cameron Women’s Volleyball The junior from La Jolla, Calif. hit .421 and had 10 kills in helping lead her Bronco team to a three-sets-to-one victory over the University of Portland on Saturday.

“Haley had one of the best attacking and blocking nights of the year,” said Head Coach Jon

Wallace in an interview with Santa Clara Broncos Athletics online.

“She and Chelsea (Heier) had a good connection today.”

The team will finish up West Coast Conference play this week, with matches against the University of San Francisco and Brigham Young University.

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Gonzaga Turnout Will Be Unknown Factor Continued from page 1

Ruff Riders, you tend to play better,” Foster said.

Head Coach Kerry Keating recognizes the importance of the student body and the Ruff Riders.

“The Ruff Riders will once again play a huge role in each and every game this year,” said Keating. “Our hope and expectation is

that they are at the game because their fellow students have been working hard the entire spring and summer to have a great year.”

Keating stressed that although the Gonzaga game may be seen by some as the most important game of the season, the student body will be needed at all 19 Bronco home games this year.

Athletic Director Dan Coonan said that having a vocal student

section is a huge priority for the athletic department, both because of the effect they have on the teams and the excitement that it adds to student life on campus.

Student organizations have also taken notice of the unfortunate scheduling. Bronco Week, a week where these student organizations across campus help put on events to rally Bronco spirit,

normally coincides with the Gonzaga basketball game, but this year it had to be altered. It will now be in early February, leading up to a Thursday night game against Saint Mary’s College.

In October, the Ruff Riders Facebook page sent out a survey to its followers asking questions about attending the Gonzaga game. Ruff Riders has been in contact with the school but

couldn’t comment further. “ We really enjoy (the students’) support,” Foster added.

“Hopefully all the Ruff Riders and the alumni will come out a lot more this year because we hope to be winning a lot more this year too.”

Contact Chris Glennon at cglennon@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.

GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA

With the residence halls at Santa Clara potentially being closed the night of the men’s basketball game against Gonzaga University, it is likely many students either won’t attend the game or will have to find somewhere else to sleep.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DOMINATES IN EXHIBITION

Warriors Winning New look team starts 3-2, optimism runs high Eryn Olson

Associate Reporter

GEOFF BRAY FOR THE SANTA CLARA

Santa Clara’s Vanessa Leo puts up a reverse layup during the Broncos’ victory over the University of California, Santa Cruz on Thursday. Santa Clara won the game 90-52. They will open up their regular season this Friday night in the Leavey Center.

Golden State Warriors fans know up is the only direction their beloved basketball team can go.

They’ve made the playoffs once since 1994 and finished last season with a 23-43 record. Thanks to new additions and promising prospects, this season has the possibility of being a turnaround year.

“I may not get to brag about having a winning season as much as I would like to, but I do have that hope that at some point, we turn it around and win it all,” said freshman Phil Mirenda. “I think it is hope that makes watching the games much more intense and exciting.”

Last March, veteran player and team captain Monta Ellis was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Although it originally drew a lot of criticism and outrage from fans, people are now starting to see the benefits of a rebuilding phase. The Warriors now have depth, something they have lacked in past years.

Point guard Stephen Curry, who recently agreed to a four-year, $44 million extension with the Warriors, will look to lead the team.

Last season’s Ellis trade also brought seven-foot Australian center Andrew Bogut to the team. Sophomore Justin Fitzsimmons said, “He can be the quality big man the Warriors have needed for so long.”

The Bogut-Curry combo also has solid support around it. Power forward David Lee, averaging close to a double-double most of his career, starts alongside second-year shooting guard Klay Thompson. Golden

State is deeper than in recent years, too, with Jarrett Jack, Carl Landry and Richard Jefferson complementing rookies Draymond Green and Festus Ezeli, who both impressed during the preseason.

However, players’ health has already proven to be a major concern for the Warriors. Reserve small forward Brandon Rush will miss the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during Friday’s loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

While Rush’s three-point scoring and tough perimeter defense will be missed, seventh overall pick Harrison Barnes of the University of North Carolina appears to be a good replacement.

Mirenda believes the underdog mentality can only help the Warriors.

“I would rather root for a team that is terrible and pulls off a miraculous comeback than a team that is known for winning with big name players,” he said.

Fitzsimmons is eager to see how the young players contribute to the team. “I’m most excited for Harrison Barnes and what he does with his rookie season,” he said. “Also, Klay Thompson is really coming into his own and I want to see how he plays his second year.”

Warrior fans have the ability to remain hopeful despite their team’s history of struggles as the Warrior franchise is consistently among the NBA’s top 10 in attendance.

“You take pride in your hometown teams, no matter how bad some of them may be,” Mirenda said.

“It’s been difficult to root for the Warriors in the past,” Fitzsimmons said. “But there are a ton of Warriors fans on campus and I’ve been talking about going to games with a lot of different people.”

Contact Eryn Olson at eolson@ scu.edu. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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SPORTS Thursday, November 8, 2012

Chris Glennon

A Loyal Fan’s Nightmare

Women’s Soccer Back in Tourney

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he 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals will pit the Los Angeles Lakers (they will turn it around) against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The winner of that series will advance to face the 2013 Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in the finals.

Am I a psychic?

I’d love to say I am, but I’m not.

I’m simply a Golden State Warriors fan who isn’t blinded by his loyalties. If you’re a fan of any NBA team besides the three I’ve slated to go deep into the playoffs, you’d be silly to think that your favorite team has a good shot of raising a banner at the end of the year.

This is why I cant stand the NBA: it’s too predictable.

Since the 1979 NBA season, only nine teams have won a championship.

That factors out to a new champion every three and a half years or so.

If you look at same time frame for the MLB, 20 different teams won titles. Even the New York Yankees, baseball’s “evil empire,” only won four World Series championships during those 32 years. The Lakers won 10.

I’ll concede that on a Monday night in January, the Warriors might be able to surprise one of the league’s elite and steal a victory, but come playoff time in April, the elite teams will conquer.

It didn’t used to be this way. Take the 2007 Warriors for example. They faced the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs.

The 8th-seeded Warriors beat the Mavs in six games backed by a loud and loyal fan base. The only other time an 8th seed came out on top against the top seed in a seven-game series was last year, but that happened in large part to an injury to perennial All-Star Derrick Rose.

The league is very different today than it was in 2007, and the gap between the top teams is far greater than it used to be. A new age of “super teams” has been ushered in, and now it is not uncommon to see some of the league’s brightest stars teaming up. While it’s fun to watch them play together, the league lacks parity.

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

Call me bitter for being a lowly Warriors fan, but unless you’re from L.A., South Beach, Oklahoma City or you’re a frontrunner, you likely feel the same way I do. It’s hard to go into a season knowing there is no realistic chance of your team winning a championship, something fans from other sports don’t have to deal with.

I don’t know that there is a solution to this problem, but I do know that if the class of the league continues to dominate, the lower market teams will have a hard time keeping fans, selling tickets, making money and ultimately staying afloat.

Chris Glennon is an undeclared sophomore and editor of the Sports section.

MALU VELTZE — THE SANTA CLARA

Santa Clara’s Sofia Huerta is chased by a University of Portland defender during the Broncos’ 2-2 tie against the Pilots last Thursday. The Broncos would go on to beat Saint Mary’s College Saturday, and were then selected for the NCAA Tournament. Despite a high ranking in the RPI, Santa Clara wasn’t given a seed in the tournament.

Team qualifies for NCAA Tournament, but is unseeded Henry Gula

The Santa Clara In the past 24 years, the Santa Clara women’s soccer team has had their name in the field of 64 for the NCAA’s Division I National Championship Tournament all but one time.

2012 continues the tradition.

The Broncos completed their season with a record of 11-3-6.

It earned the team a first-round home playoff game against Long Beach State University this Saturday at 1 p.m.

“Everyone’s undefeated right now,” said defender Sofia Huerta.

“What matters now is making the Final Four.”

In order to advance, the Broncos will first have to turn in a strong performance against Long Beach State, who is ranked 40th in the national ratings percentage index.

“We know we can beat Long Beach,” said Huerta. “Obviously, we’re not looking past them. We have to get the first game over with before thinking about Stanford (University).”

Local rival Stanford Cardinal are the top seed in Santa Clara’s bracket, and the Broncos, if they advance, are likely face them in the second round.

Santa Clara finished 7th in the RPI. Unfortunately, the Broncos were the only team in the top 15 of the RPI to miss receiving a seed in the tournament.

“It’s unfortunate to not be seeded, and we hate seeing that,” said Huerta. “We are going to have to outplay Long Beach in terms of raw soccer ability.”

The Broncos were unable to attain one of the 16 seeds for the tournament, making their road to the Final Four considerably more difficult.

“The fact that we have to see Stanford second round isn’t ideal,” Huerta added.

However, the Broncos can’t be counted out against the powerhouse from Palo Alto.

The last time the two teams

faced off was Aug. 17 in the first game of the regular season. The Broncos lost 6-1, but were without Huerta and Julie Johnston, who were both away at the Under-20 World Cup in Japan.

Since then, Huerta and Johnston have turned in incredible campaigns, scoring six and eight goals, respectively. They were both named First Team All-West Coast Conference.

“That’s an honor,” said Huerta of the recognition. “It’s something that I don’t tend to think about. I play for Santa Clara, and we try to play the best that we can each game.”

With their leading players on the field, the team is confident that the Broncos will be a much tougher opponent for the Cardinal this time around.

“That 6-1 game doesn’t do us justice and doesn’t represent Santa Clara,” said Huerta, adding that the next time “will be exciting.”

Huerta will focus on converting more shots into goals in the coming game and as long as the Broncos are alive in the tournament.

She stressed the collaborative effort required to set her up for her team — leading 81 shots on goal, saying, “I don’t think on any one of my shots did I dribble all the way up the field and shoot it myself.”

“We’re very happy to make the NCAA Tournament,” Head Coach Jerry Smith told Santa Clara Broncos Athletics online. “This is 23 out of the last 24 years for the program in the tournament so I’m very proud of that. I’m also proud of the team this year for making the tournament, and we did well enough to get a home game in the first match. I’m sure the team will be looking forward to the game as much as I am.”

Smith has been with the Broncos for all 23 of their tournament appearances.

The Broncos will be playing with the chip of missing a seed on their shoulders. Huerta said, “We know that we can beat Long Beach and if we work our hardest and play our best we can beat Stanford as well.”

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

Must See: Bronco Women’s Soccer

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1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10 at Buck Shaw Stadium For a complete schedule of games, see page 10.