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Endowment Surpasses $700 million Universities across the nation see an increase in their endowment rates Mary Chamaki
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dent Technical Services manager. Some schools have a fining system in place to deal with the costs of the DMCA. Stanford University charges a $500 reconnection fee for every DMCA complaint after the first one. As of now, Santa Clara has no such system. The Office of Student Life sees a similar misdirection of resources since time is spent holding conferences with students who received violation notices. “Our office tries to be a resource to students in other ways, it’d be great if we could spend our time addressing other issues outside of DMCA violations,” said Lester Deanes, assistant dean at the Office of Stu-
University donations increased this year for the first time since the 2008 fiscal crises. “Over the past two years we’ve seen a recovery from the dip that happened in our endowment,” said Mike Wallace, assistant vice president for Development University Relations. The total endowment peaked at $700 million in 2007 before the endowment rates went down to $529 million during the recession. However, the endowment once again surpassed $700 million this year, reaching $716.8 million as of June 30, 2011. The Santa Clara Fund is the most popular fund on campus. According to Wallace, the money in this fund is divided up and given to various sectors at the university, including student scholarships, academic programs such as the Solar Decathlon, study abroad and immersion programs, and student initiatives. Most colleges depend largely on tuition revenue and government support, but at some universities, endowment spending accounts for a substantial part of the budget. “At Santa Clara about 75 percent of the university budget comes from tuition,” said Wallace. “Interest from the endowment and gifts from alumni, families and friends of the university are critical to help cover this gap.” While Santa Clara managed to steer clear of a fiscal crises by reducing spending costs during the last couple of years, there has still been an overall downward trend for gifts made to the school each year. “Giving of gifts has gone down over the past two years, since the downturn in the economy, the overall amount of money that we have been able to raise has decreased,” said Wallace. “That is less money we have to allocate for student scholarships and other great programs and projects across campus,” said Wallace. Although gifts have certainly decreased in recent years, “the endowment has rebounded, and we have seen a promising start to the first half of this fiscal year in terms of overall donations,” said Wallace. At a national level, college and university endowments made gains in the fiscal year that ended in June, but many are still struggling to make up the ground they lost in 2008 and 2009, according to a report released by National Association of College and University Business Officers on Tuesday. “You hear a lot about endowments when you hear about the top schools, like Stanford, Princeton, Harvard, and Yale that have typically seen
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eryl Davis and Charlie White, Ice Dancing gold-medalists, performed during the free dance competition at the HP Pavilion last Saturday. David and White won their section of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships for the fourth year in a row, continuing their winning streak since their second place finish to Canada at the 2010 World Championships. Their total number of wins put them
only one away from matching the five other teams who hold the U.S. record for total Ice Dance crowns. “I really wish I could have gone to the competition, because a lot of my friends were competing… but I watched online as much as I could,” said Natalie Ganem, a Santa Clara senior, who grew up figure skating, won a Hungarian National Title, and competed with her past partner Kristof Trefil, of Hungary, in the World
Junior Championships in 2008. Ganem now practices locally at the practice arena where the skaters in the competition this past weekend trained between shows. “It was just fun to have a lot of really competitive skaters there training, and it was just a really good atmosphere,” said Ganem. Contact Samantha Juda at sjuda@scu. edu or call (408) 554-4849.
Copyright Infringement on the Rise
University continues to receive complaints on DMCA violations Danae Stahlnecker
Contributring Writer The yearly rate of Digital Millennium Copyright Act Violations is steadily increasing. “It’s a significant problem,” said Ron Danielson, vice provost for Information Services. During the 2009-10 school year, there
were 190 violations, 277 for the 2010-11 year, and as of last week, so far 172 during the 2011-12 year. An additional factor is the impact on the university’s resources. “Every one of these take-down notices requires… two hours of staff time,” said Danielson. Employees are paid $75 per hour, meaning each take down notice is at least a $150 expense per IT for inspecting the computers and dealing with infringing materials. While the expense of these violations is part of the operating budget for IT, it is a misdirection of funds as the time spent addressing this issue could be spent attending to other problems. “This expense has got to come from someplace,” said Michael Miller, the Stu-
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1. Dozens killed in Egypt: At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt’s top club, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police largely failed to intervene. It was a bloody reminder of the deteriorating security in the Arab world’s most populous country as instability continues nearly a year after former President Hosni Mubarak was swept out of power in a popular uprising. 2. U.S. to leave Afghanistan in 2013: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta laid out the administration’s most explicit portrayal of the U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan, saying Wednesday that U.S. and other international forces in Afghanistan expect to end their combat role in 2013 and continue a training and advisory role with Afghan forces through 2014. Panetta’s remarks to reporters traveling with him to a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels showed how the foreign military role in Afghanistan is expected to evolve from the current high-intensity fight against the Taliban to a support role with Afghans fully in the lead. The timeline fits neatly into the U.S. political calendar, enabling President Barack Obama to declare on the campaign trail this year.
3. Israel Considering Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Program: Officials are quietly conceding that new international sanctions targeting Iran’s suspect nuclear program, while welcome, are further constraining Israel’s ability to take military action — just as a window of opportunity is closing because Tehran is moving more of its installations underground. Officials say that Israel must act by the summer if it wants to effectively attack Iran’s program. A key question in the debate is how much damage Israel, or anyone else, can inflict, and whether it would be worth the risk of a possible counterstrike. 4. Gingrich triumphs in South Carolina Presidential Primary: Newt Gingrich handily won the Jan. 21 primary and got 23 of the state’s 25 delegates. South Carolina Republicans awarded 11 delegates to the statewide winner and two delegates for winning each of the state’s seven congressional districts. Gingrich won six congressional districts, but the vote in one district was too close to call on election night. Mitt Romney has picked up consolation prizes from the South Carolina Republican presidential primary: two delegates. From AP reports.
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Silicon Valley Top Companies to Face Litigation Senior executives at some of the highestranking companies in the Silicon Valley have been engaged in an anti-poaching conspiracy according to a class action lawsuit filed at the San Jose federal court last Friday. Five software engineers are accusing Google Inc., Apple Inc., Adobe Systems Inc., Intel Corp., Intuit Inc., Pixar and Lucasfilm Ltd. of violating anti-trust laws. The lawsuit argues that “coldcalling,” where recruiters vie for employees in bidding wars, creates competition and helps people determine how much they are worth in the free market. The companies asked U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh to dismiss the case on the basis of their not having any such arrangement. Headlines have focused on an email revealed in last Friday’s litigation, which suggests the late Steve Jobs was involved in an anti-poaching agreement with former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt.
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Thursday that Santa Clara would once again compete in the 2013 Solar Decathlon, along with 19 other teams from universities and colleges around the world. The undergraduate engineering students will go up against schools such as Stanford, University of Southern California, and California Institute of Technology. The Santa Clara team placed third in the 2007 competition as well as in 2009, and they are hoping to do as well or better this year. The judges score each team in architecture, market appeal, engineering, communications, affordability, home entertainment and energy balance. The team who has the highest overall score wins. Construction of the house will begin in the spring of 2013, and will be finished that following fall. Once the home is finished, the students dismantle it, and bring it to the Orange Country Great Park in Irvine, California. After the home is moved, the students must rebuild it, operate it, and prove that it’s functional, energy-efficient, and affordable. For the 2013 competition, the DOE sought out a new location that would help promote outreach, education, and the economic benefits of energy security, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The Santa Clara Athletic Department will host its first annual Sports Business Network tonight, targeted for students interested in a career in the sports business. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. in the Locatelli Student Activities Center. Student are encouraged to attend the basketball game following the networking event, said Tara Schaffner, senior ticket sales associate for Bronco Athletics. A number of Bay Area sports-related companies are scheduled to be in attendance, including the San Jose Earthquakes, San Francisco Bulls, Comcast SportsNet, the Bronco Bench Foundation and the West Coast Conference although there is still the possibility of more employers, said Schaffner. Non-Santa Clara students will be charged $10 and all non-students will be charged $15 to participate. A free ticket to the basketball game following the event will be included in this price. Students are encouraged to dress casually for the event. From staff reports. Email news@thesantaclara. com.
CORRECTION The byline for “Theft Persists at Santa Clara” is mispelled. The correct spelling is Danae Stahlnecker (Jan. 26, 2012). In “Engineering Professor Recieves Honorable Award,” Associate Professor Chris Kitts was misidentified as the principle investigator. He is actually the principal investigator (Jan. 26, 2012). The Santa Clara strives to correct errors fully and promptly. If you see an error, email editor@thesantaclara.com.
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Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 1/28: A student was found intoxicated middle of the night inside a truck parked in the Benson Lot. Santa Clara EMS was contacted and responded. He was escorted back to his room. 1/29: A student was reported intoxicated and possibly injured when he hit his head in a bathroom. Campus Safety, Santa Clara EMS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. The student was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics.
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Trinidad Duenas and Tony Maldonado handed out stickers and informed passers by about the labor dispute and contract negotiations, which started at the end of last week. Facilities workers are worried that the new contract could cut medical benefits.
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The Santa Clara The current Service Employees International Union (SEIU) contract for facilities workers recently expired, and employees fear some of the changes in benefits. “We want to remind the university of the work that goes into keeping this campus beautiful everyday,” said Tony Maldonado, the lead union representative from SEIU.
“We have faith that the university will remember that this campus was built by the 99 percent.” The university and the union have been in negotiations for four days. The university Communications Director Deepa Arora stated in an email, “the university is engaged in productive, good-faith negotiations with the union.” Negotiations went on until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according Maldanado. As of Wednesday afternoon, a
deal had not been reached. “It’s not usual for negotiations (to go that late),” said Maldanado, “but we are willing to stay as late as it takes to get the benefits and wages we deserve.” SEIU remained confident that an agreement could be reached, but that doesn’t eliminate the possibility for a strike, said Maldanado. Contact Matt Rupel at mtrupel@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4849.
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1/26: An iPod was found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. 1/26: A longboard skateboard was found unattended in a classroom and was taken to Campus Safety for safekeeping. 1/27: A cell phone was found and turned in to the Campus Safety office.
Informational Report 1/26: An outside wall of Lucas Hall was found damaged: apparently struck by an unknown vehicle.
Medical Emergency 1/28: A student requested medical assistance for his injured finger. Campus Safety and Santa Clara EMS responded.
1/28: A student injured her knee while participating in a rugby match on Bellomy Field. She was transported to Urgent Care by her sister. 1/29: A student reported feeling ill and fell against the wall in her room. Campus Safety, Santa Clara EMS, SCFD and paramedics responded. She was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics. Notifications were made. 1/29: A student injured his ankle while playing basketball in Malley Center. Campus Safety and Santa Clara EMS responded. 1/29: A student injured his wrist during boxing practice and requested medical assistance. Campus Safety and SCU EMS responded. 1/29: A student injured his hip while playing basketball in Malley Center. Campus Safety and Santa Clara EMS responded.
Theft 1/26: An iPhone was reported stolen from an unlocked office in Lucas Hall. 1/27: An unattended purse was reported stolen during mass in the Mission Church. Later in the day, the purse was found next to a trash bin at Schott Stadium, but cash was missing. The owner was notified. 1/27: A student reported that her iPhone was stolen from the Malley Center weight room. Campus Safety responded to investigate the incident. A suspect was identified from surveillance camera footage, and was contacted for questioning. From Campus Safety reports. Email news@thesantaclara.com.
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University Increases Effort to Prevent Piracy Kurt the Giraffe wants you to recycle this copy of TSC!
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So far this year there have been 172 violations of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act on campus, showing an increase from the 190 in the 2009–10 school year. Each violation costs the university in labor hours both for Information Technology and the Office of Student Life, who must review each case in compliance with DCMA guidelines.
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dent Life. The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the university to have a written plan handling violations of the DMCA, educating students about copyright infringement. If the university receives a DMCA violation notification, then IT will be contacted and asked to identify the owner of the computer in question. They will disable the computer’s access to the campus network, and the owner will have to contact the Network Security Analyst in IT to discuss the DMCA notice. During this meeting, the notice
will be explained and the owner will have an opportunity to produce documentation of legal authorization to possess the copyrighted works that are allegedly being held illegally. In a typical copyright violation scenario, the student will be referred to Deanes. After a thorough review, it will be decided whether or not judicial actions will be enacted. After this initial review, the student will be referred back to IT, where their computer will be inspected to ensure that all infringing works have been removed. At the end of the inspection, the computer’s network access will be restored. Ethical implications of copyright
infringement are a concern for the university. “It goes against the spirit of our institution,” remarked Deanes. The Santa Clara University Student Handbook states that the publication, posting or distribution through the use of University resources, or during authorized University activities of material that violates the use of copyrighted materials may subject students to disciplinary action. Beyond the issue of ethical behavior, the university must also address the technical aspect of responding to DMCA notices. This becomes a particularly time and finance consuming effort.
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huge returns on their investments certain years, but many of them were hit really hard several years ago (during the financial crises),” said Wallace. Santa Clara, however, did not experience the same impact as some of these top schools. Data gathered from 823 U.S. colleges and universities show that the
institutions’ endowments returned an average of 19.2 percent for the 2011 fiscal year, according to reports from NACUBO. This is a significant increase from 11.9 percent in the 2010 fiscal year. Still, NACUBO President John Walda said 47 percent of the institutions have endowment market values below what they had reported in 2008. Harvard University had the largest endowment of any U.S. university
at $31.7 billion, up from $27.5 billion in fiscal year 2010. Yale was second with $19.4 billion. At the other end of the scale were colleges with small endowments like Pennsylvania’s Keystone College, granted with $7.1 million. Contact Mary Chamaki at mchamaki@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4849. Karen Matthews of the Associated Press contributed to this report.
According to Miller, students living off-campus should be aware of their activities while using the university network as well. “It’s easy to be tricked into whether something is legal or not,” said Deanes. Miller also noted that there are some programs that will automatically share files once the program is opened, and some programs will open as soon as a computer is booted up. So long as the program is running while the student is using the campus network, the student could be liable for a DMCA notice. Contact Danae Stahlnecker at dstahlnecker@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4849.
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FACE OFF Feliz Moreno
Joseph Forte
Anti-smoking Sentiment The Freedom to Smoke
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honestly see nothing wrong with our education systems implementing a rule that discourages young people from polluting their lungs before they can even legally rent a car. The effects of smoking are well known and California has some of the most strict smoking laws of any of the 50 states. The UC system has decided to further restrict smokers and recently proposed a ban on smoking on campus. Considering only 12 percent of California’s adult population smokes according to Mercury News—six percent less than the overall national average—it’s a surprise that a ban like this wasn’t implemented earlier. It could be argued that it is a matter of civil liberty and that all people have the right to destroy their lungs anywhere they choose. But smoking has already been outlawed in most public places. Besides places like casinos, where bad habits are already being bred anyway, smoking is hardly ever allowed in indoor public places. Furthermore, laws restrticting smokers are implemented to save the lungs of those of us who choose not to take up smoking, not smokers themselves. Almost all of us have seen the advertisements that tell us how harmful second-hand smoke is, and I think it is safe to say that they have worked, considering that smoking rates in our generation are lower than in previous generations. Many people I know are so wary of second hand smoke that they have a tendency of holding their breath when they pass by a person smoking. If aversion to smoking is that pronounced, then I think it is fair to pass a law that protects the majority of the population from harmful second-hand smoke. Yes, adults do have the freedom to give themselves lung cancer, but they do not have the right to impose lung cancer on the rest of us. While smokers are already supposedly limited to the areas on campus that permit smoking — such as 25 feet away from any building — I have yet to see someone smoke on campus and actually follow that rule. If you can’t be mindful of the rules that try to find compromise, then banning smoking altogether seems like a reasonable decision. If you act like someone who can’t responsibly follow laws then you will be treated as such. And while some people may argue that the UC system goes too far in banning all tobacco products — including chewing tobac-
co — I believe it to be perfectly reasonable. Chewing tobacco is an even more vile habit than smoking, especially since it involves spitting and gives you cancer of the mouth. I wasn’t aware that chewing tobacco was so fashionable that those who indulge in the habit were ready to take to the streets in mass numbers if they didn’t get to chew on university campuses. It has nothing to do with civil liberties and
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ou wouldn’t ban junk food on campus. You wouldn’t ban televisions on campus. Santa Clara doesn’t even ban drinking on campus. So why should we ban smoking? The UC schools have already wrongfully pledged to implement a campus-wide smoking ban by 2014. At Santa Clara, it would represent a blatant disregard for students’ personal freedoms. Worse, it would set a
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Ty VanHerweg is seen here smoking on campus. Santa Clara currently allows smoking on campus as long as smokers do so at least 25 feet from all buildings, which is a rule that is followed as much as it is broken.
everything to do with the research conveyed in Medical News Today that “shows that hardly anyone starts smoking after their mid twenties, and those that quit before they are thirty are unlikely to ever start again.” It has everything to do with the fact that 586 college campuses have already declared themselves smoke-free and our generation should be proud to be setting this precedent. At the very least, I would hope that those of you smokers out there would save yourselves some money if we implemented an anti-smoking policy. A law that saves people a few bucks can’t be all that bad. Feliz Moreno is a sophomore English major and editor of the Opinion section.
dangerous, arrogant precedent of university leadership meddling in the lives of the very students who pay the ever-increasing tuition that keeps the school afloat. Proponents of smoking bans often point to the health dangers of second-hand smoke as the primary reason for a ban. This argument is easily rendered invalid by existing scientific research. Second-hand smoke’s effects have indeed been well documented with regards to prolonged indoor exposure, such as a child receives growing up in a home where the parents smoke inside. However, scientific evidence supporting a ban withers when it ventures into the great outdoors. For example, in 2007, Neil Klepeis
conducted a study of outdoor smokers at Stanford that found that smoke levels were comparable to indoor levels generally only within 1.5 feet. Smoke levels plummeted with distance and at 6.5 feet levels were “close to background,” i.e., normal. Do we really need a rule to keep nonsmokers who fear for their health from standing right next to smokers? We already have sensible smoking rules that prevent smoking within 25 feet of buildings. The only reasonable way a non-smoker is going to be exposed to significant smoke today is for a brief moment as he or she passes a smoker on the way to class. The notion that this requires a campus-wide smoking ban is baffling. Some people who support a ban simply dislike the smell of tobacco smoke. Does the minor, fleeting inconvenience of smelling smoke necessitates the implementation of a greater inconvenience for the smoker (that is, walking all the way off campus to smoke). To suggest so seems to assume an innate superiority of the non-smoker’s wants over the smoker’s. I recommend that these people do as they do whenever they share the sidewalk with someone with body odor — abide by the rules of decency and say nothing for the several seconds it takes to pass. The most troubling aspect of a hypothetical ban on smoking is the startlingly pessimistic world view it requires. Don’t we trust smokers not to light up right next to non-smokers? Don’t we trust non-smokers to politely ask a smoker to move if he or she does? A smoking ban sends the message that we don’t. Instead of assuming the worst about our students, we should treat them with the respect that self-governing, tuition-paying adults blessed with the power of common courtesy deserve. A final thought for consideration — the UC smoking ban explicitly bans chewing tobacco in addition to cigarettes. Even Dr. Lauren Hidalgo of the Cowell Center, who favors a smoking ban, agrees that banning chewing tobacco crosses the line. “I encourage patients not to chew because of risk for mouth cancer,” says Hidalgo, “but I do not feel it should be banned because it doesn’t impact others.” Don’t make the mistake the UC schools made — treat young adults as young adults. Joseph Forte is a senior combined science major.
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Sophomore Jessica VanderGiessen orders a meal from the Sauté station through Tapingo, the mobile shopping app available on iPhones, Androids and Blackberrys.
Shopping app makes college debut at Santa Clara Sarina Caragan
The Santa Clara Tapingo, the mobile application that allows students to bypass lines and order food for pick-up directly from their smart phones, launched at various stations in Benson's Marketplace on Jan. 24. The app allows students to save their ACCESS card information to a personalized account and buy food and other items with Flex or resident dining points. "We found another option, really another convenience, for students," said Bob Lubecky, general manager of Dining Services. "It's nice to be able to sit at a table and order your food." According to CEO Daniel Almog, he and his team developed Tapingo in order to provide a shopping mobile app that provides a central place to purchase items from nearby vendors — and therefore caters to the shoppers themselves. "One area that was not improved by the proliferation of smart phones was everyday shopping," said Guy Bauman, Tapingo's vice president of marketing, in an emailed statement. Almog echoed these sentiments. "We wanted to create an app where the user — in this case, the student — was at the center," he said. "There's no reason why technology shouldn't be able to make (shopping) a much, much better process." Almog planned to launch Tapingo, which is based in New York, at a university on the East Coast. However, after meeting Nirmal Palliyaguru, director of ACCESS and Conference Services, at a conference, Almog and his team decided to partner with Santa Clara and integrate the app into the oncampus dining system. According to Almog, Palliyaguru's vision for changes to the ACCESS card and its services aligned with Tapingo's vision for its eventual university collaboration. "Because of (Palliyaguru's) attitude and philosophy, we decided that (Santa Clara) would be an ideal place for us," he said. Tapingo first launched at the
California Deli, the Marketplace's express sandwich station, and Sauté, where students can order pasta and specials. "You have such a huge congestion here (in Benson)," said Almog. "The food's so good; it's just about making it an enjoyable shopping experience." Leavey Concessions has also started to use the app, providing students with the option to order food during games. According to Lubecky, Concessions and the Ruff Riders will also use Tapingo to allow students to pre-order tickets to the Gonzaga game on Feb. 16. The pre-order will come with a food ticket. When asked if the mobile app has been successful since its launch, Lubecky responded: "It's too early to tell, but there's definitely a buzz going around." A promotion at the Bistro station last Wednesday allowed students to order sushi at half-price. According to Lubecky, the sushi promotion garnered about 140 Tapingo orders in an hour. "We've gotten a lot of comment cards from students saying they love it," said Melissa Reynen, marketing manager for Dining Services. Sophomore Molly Saint commented on the app's convenience. "It's much easier than waiting in line for a sandwich," she said. According to Lubecky, ACCESS Services and Dining Services plan to roll out Tapingo to other stations in the Marketplace. Bistro will have the option to order via the app on Friday, and 540, the pizza station in the Bronco, will be integrated into Tapingo's system in the near future. Almog also plans to integrate off-campus vendors, while Lubecky and Dining Services would like to offer a credit card payment option for non-students and students without a dining plan. The Tapingo team has been monitoring the app's progress oncampus since its launch and plan to remain in Santa Clara until the end of winter quarter in order to "work out the kinks." "We're happy to hear feedback — anything that will help make the service better," said Almog. Contact Sarina Caragan at scaragan@scu.edu or (408) 5544852. Madisson Goorman also contributed to this report.
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Students lounge and do homework in the Campisi basement. According to Dr. Jillandra Rovaris in Counseling and Psychological Services, the lack of natural light in residence halls can cause symptoms typical of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or "the winter blues."
Campus services offer tips on overcoming winter sadness Keli Demertzis
The Santa Clara Even in sunny Santa Clara, where tanks and shorts are a nearly yearround sighting, students can still feel a bit downtrodden when the winter months come around. According to Dr. Jillandra Rovaris, director of Counseling and Psychological Services, "the winter blues" has a clinical name. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, occurs when someone feels periods of depression during specific times of the year, especially the winter. This type of depression is caused by insufficient light and the absence of light, which primarily affects our brain's levels of serotonin and melatonin. A drop in serotonin levels can trigger depression, while increased melatonin can affect the sleep-wake cycle, explained Rovaris. According to Rovaris, students living in the residence halls, which have insufficient light, may experience symptoms typical of SAD, including less energy, inability to concentrate and social withdrawal. Other factors, including readjusting to college life after spending time at home during winter break and experiencing stress over the holidays, can lead to mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, that can escalate to depression and eventually be labeled SAD. "The winter holidays can be an
especially difficult time of the year for some, with increased family tension, increased feelings of isolation and loneliness, financial pressures, etc.," said Alison Bateman, health educator in the Wellness Center. Santa Clara students sometimes feel the negative effects of the winter weather. According to the National College Health Assessment, a survey conducted by the Wellness Center and administered by the American College Health Association in spring 2010, 5.9 percent of the 973 Santa Clara undergraduates surveyed reported both depression and anxiety. "For me, gloomy weather is usually accompanied by lower self-esteem, less optimism and a higher tendency to become frustrated about things that really don't matter," said sophomore Melanie Peluso. Junior Richard Fong also commented on the emotional effects of the lack of sun. "I am from Hawaii, where it is rarely dark outside," he said. "I do like to have my blinds open because… I feel more awake when the weather is nice." While it is easy to let seasonal sadness get the best of you, the Wellness Center and CAPS have offered safe and simple tips on how to remedy the winter blues. "Increased physical activity and increased amounts of light can be very helpful," said Bateman. According to Rovaris, opening your blinds is a simple, inexpensive way to begin feeling better. Also, investing in a light therapy box, which mimics natural outdoor light, can help dispel common SAD symptoms. Bateman suggested getting outdoors more, getting up earlier in
the morning in order to increase exposure to daylight, as well as maintaining a well-balanced diet, maintaining healthy relationships, avoiding excessive alcohol and drug use, managing stress and getting enough sleep, "all of which are beneficial year-round and for overall wellness." CAPS and the Wellness Center also offer different educational services for students battling the winter blues — or maybe something more serious. The Wellness Center has virtual pamphlets on sadness and depression, and both centers offer free, anonymous online mental health screenings on the CAPS website. CAPS also offers 10 free counseling sessions per academic year to students. Whether or not you have a serious case of depression or are simply battling a case of the winter blues, students echoed CAPS and the Wellness Center's advice on staying active and being productive. "I've found that exercising is one of the best ways to de-stress during this time of the year," said Peluso. "I also think it's really important to get out of own little word — out of bed and away from my laptop," she continued. "I feel so much happier when I get up and do something productive or creative each day. For me, that could mean working on a painting… or catching up with an old friend — as long as at the end of the day, I feel like I've accomplished something." Contact Keli Demertzis at kdemertzis@scu.edu or (408) 5544852.
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Scene Spotlight
Apple Co-Founder Speaks to Sellout Crowd
Presidents' Speaker Series talk attracts 560 attendees Kurt Wagner
The Santa Clara At the age of 10, Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak was the only kid on the block with his own ham radio license. Two years later, he had invented his first computer: a “simple” creation made from plywood and nails programmed to play tic-tactoe. As a college freshman at the University of California-Berkeley, Wozniak received an “A+” in the graduate level “Introduction to Computers” class but not before he spent time on probation for running too many programs and sending the class five times over budget. To say that Wozniak was a natural in the field of engineering would be a gross understatement. “Being an engineer gives you the opportunity to be something other than an engineer which is an inventor,” said Wozniak. “(An engineer) is what I always want to be known as.” Wozniak was on campus for a talk last Thursday night as part of the university’s President’s Speaker Series event. This year’s theme, “Engineering with a Mission,” has highlighted great minds in the field of engineering in celebration of the School of Engineering's centennial. Last Thursday’s talk, which took place in Mayer Theatre in front of a sellout crowd of 560, was mediated
by Engineering Professor Ahmed Amer. The casual question and answer format allowed for Wozniak to convey personal stories, along with thoughts on current technology, advice for fellow engineers, and even jokes. “I think the evening was a huge success,” said Marketing Director in the Office of Marketing and Communications Margaret Avritt in an email. “It's always wonderful to have someone of Wozniak's importance make an appearance here at (Santa Clara).” Since his invention of the Apple I and Apple II computers in 1976, the company’s first line of personal computer technology, Wozniak has been known as a computer genius. But last week’s talk allowed for attendees to catch a glimpse of a man who maintains an almost innocent, boyhood enthusiasm and excitement for his work. At times during the discussion, it was difficult to tell which was faster: Wozniak’s brain or the speed at which he talked. Most of the discussion focused on engineers and their role in our current technological landscape, especially in the Bay Area. As a Silicon Valley native, Wozniak had nothing but praise for the environment that has been created for entrepreneurs, engineers and businesses right here in Santa Clara’s backyard. “Every country in the world and every city in the world is trying to start their own ‘Silicon Valley,’” said Wozniak. “To find all the engineers in one place is really rare.” In addition to his work as an engineering mastermind, Wozniak
ALEXANDER VINCENT MOLLOY FOR THE SANTA CLARA
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, spoke on-campus as part of the President's Speaker Series. The series' theme, "Engineering with a Mission," celebrates the School of Engineering's 100th anniversary and showcases prominent figures in the engineering field.
has spent thousands of hours and millions of dollars spreading his knowledge and love of computers to future generations. In his hometown of Los Gatos, Wozniak has adopted the Los Gatos School District and donates computers and software to the students and teachers.But the giving extends far beyond the physical technological equipment as Wozniak teaches fifth graders and assists in training seminars and classes for faculty and students alike. “Giving computers is just money.
Question of the Week by Sarina
Caragan
Hope Titus, ’15
"Eminem, because he's the only rapper that actually scares me." MICHAEL ERKELENS — THE SANTA CLARA
Samira Almendras ’14
"My roommates... Or Anderson Foo."
It doesn’t have any meaning if you have the money,” said Wozniak. “You give yourself if it’s important.” Wozniak’s humorous personality was on full display throughout the evening as he kept the audience laughing from the minute he walked on stage and revealed it takes him seven bins full of electronics to get through security at the airport. Wozniak admitted that playing practical jokes is one of his hobbies including watching movies and looking up funny YouTube videos to send to
his friends. The discussion in Mayer Theatre was preceded by an invitation-only reception for Wozniak and his wife, Janet, who both spent time mingling with alumni, professors, faculty and students. Wozniak spent the evening surrounded by guests asking for pictures, shaking hands and telling jokes and stories. Contact Kurt Wagner at jwagner@ scu.edu or (408) 554-4852.
If you woke up in the middle of the night, who would you be most scared to see?
Daniel Leif Marks, ’14
"If I saw any face at all, I'd be freaked out because no one should be watching me sleep."
Kevin Iritani, ’14
"If I saw my CF, I'd be pretty freaked out."
Balbina Guajardo, ’13
"I'd be scared to see my resident director Marci with her dog, Iggy."
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TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK
SEE ECO-FASHION 2/2, THURSDAY SAMANTHA JUDA — THE SANTA CLARA
2/5 | SUNDAY
2/7 | TUESDAY
"This Camera Fights Fascism" Time: 11 a.m - 4 p.m. Location: de Saisset Museum Why Go? Why not check out some on-campus art? Features work by Depression-era photographers David Bacon and Francisco Dominguez.
SCU Goes Green! Time: 12 p.m. Location: School of Law Why Go? The Environmental Law Society presents this talk about our school's Environmental Protection Agency Award for Green Power Leadership.
Super Bowl XLVI: New England Patriots vs. New York Giants Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Lucas Oil Stadium (or a sports bar near you!) Why Go? Even if you don't care about football, get some friends together and watch the commercials.
How to Cook for Your Valentine Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Sur La Table on University Ave., Los Gatos Why Go? Designed for novice cooks, this class will teach you how to cook a full menu for your Valentine so you're not stuck in the kitchen! $69 per person.
2/8 | WEDNESDAY
2/2 | THURSDAY
2/3 | FRIDAY
2/4 | SATURDAY
2/6 | MONDAY
Sports Business Networking Night Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Locatelli Student Activity Center Why Go? Want to start a career in the business of sports? Bring your résumés to this informal career fair before the Men's Basketball game at 7 p.m. against Portland!
DISCOVER Retreat Time: All day Feb. 3 - Feb. 5 Location: Campus Ministry, Hidden Villas Why Go? Talk to Campus Ministry about this weekend retreat focused on vocation discernment. Led by students and Resident Ministers.
Renegade Humor Exhibition Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: San Jose Museum of Art Why Go? Tickets start at $5, and you can entertain yourself with humorous, distinctly West Coast art from the 1960s to the present day.
2nd Annual Run for Japan Time: 7 a.m. Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View Why Go? If you're free Monday morning, join this charity event to encourage and help victims suffering from the Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster.
"Love Actually" Pajama Jam Time: 8 p.m. Location: Locatelli Student Activity Center Why Go? Come in your pajamas, get some treats and watch this great romantic comedy to get ready for Valentine's Day!
Eco-Fashion and Art Show Time: 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Location: California Mission Room Why Go? Come see the original, hand-made and sustainable designs of fellow students!
Women's Water Polo vs. Michigan Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Sullivan Aquatic Center Why Go? It's the first game of the season for our women's water polo team against Michigan!
"Doubt: A Parable" Time: 8 p.m. Location: Bus Barn Stage Company, Los Altos Why Go? Tickets start at $24 for this award-winning play.
Last Lecture with Prof. Finocchio Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Williman Room Why Go? Hear this Business School professor impart his valuable insights.
To suggest events for the calendar please contact James Hill III at: calendar@thesantaclara.com.
Check out TSC online at www.thesantaclara.com
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STANDINGS
CLUB HOCKEY VICTORIOUS AT HP PAVILION
Men's Basketball Team Saint Mary's (No. 18) Gonzaga (No. 24) Brigham Young Loyola Marymount San Francisco San Diego Portland Pepperdine Santa Clara
WCC 10-0 7-1 6-3 6-3 5-5 3-6 2-7 2-8 0-8
Overall 21-2 17-3 18-6 13-9 15-9 8-13 5-17 8-13 8-13
WCC 8-1 8-1 6-2 7-3 5-4 2-7 2-7 1-7 1-8
Overall 20-3 19-3 15-5 16-7 10-10 6-15 4-18 8-13 8-15
WWPA 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1
Overall 3-1 2-2 1-4 2-7 0-0 0-2 3-3 1-4 0-5
Women's Basketball Team Brigham Young (No. 22) Gonzaga (No. 20) San Diego Saint Mary's Pepperdine Loyola Marymount San Francisco Santa Clara Portland
Women's Water Polo Team UC San Diego Loyola Marymount CSU Bakersfield Santa Clara CSU East Bay CSU San Bernardino CSU Monterey Bay Sonoma State Colorado State
BRIAN KLAHN— THE SANTA CLARA
UPCOMING GAMES Men's Basketball Portland @ Santa Clara Santa Clara @ San Diego Santa Clara @ San Francisco Santa Clara @ Saint Mary's Gonzaga @ Santa Clara
Thu. 2/2 Sat. 2/4 Thu. 2/9 Sat. 2/11 Thu. 12/16
7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Thu. 2/2 Sat. 2/4 Thu. 2/9 Sat. 2/11 Thu. 2/16
7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Women's Basketball Santa Clara @ San Diego Santa Clara @ San Francisco Loyola Marymount @ Santa Clara Saint Mary's @ Santa Clara Gonzaga @ Santa Clara
Women's Water Polo Michigan @ Santa Clara Santa Clara @ CSU Monterey Bay Santa Clara @ Fresno Pacific* Santa Clara @ TBA** Santa Clara @ TBA**
Fri. 2/3 3:30 p.m. Sat. 2/4 10:00 a.m. Sat. 2/4 1:00 p.m. Sat. 2/11 TBA Sun. 2/12 TBA
* - at Monterey, Calif. ** - UCSD Triton Tournament
BRONCO BRIEFS Men's Basketball The woes continued for the Broncos, as they dropped their eighth straight conference game on the road against Pepperdine by a score of 74-62. It was the team's ninth consecutive loss overall and Santa Clara has not won a game since Dec. 29. Evan Roquemore led the Broncos with 15 points and five assists. Raymond Cowels III and Brandon Clark both scored 12 each.
Freshman defenseman Alexander Warner clears the puck away from a San Jose State player on Jan. 31 at the HP Pavilion in downtown San Jose. The Santa Clara club hockey team defeated SJSU by a score of 7-6 and will now prepare for league playoffs, which begin this weekend.
Women's Tennis Wins Twice Team picks up wins against two Pac-12 foes over the weekend Ryan Marshall
The Santa Clara The Santa Clara women’s tennis team came up with two big wins this past weekend over San Jose State University and the University of Oregon. After breezing by San Jose State 7-0 on Friday afternoon, No. 71 Santa Clara looked forward to hosting another Pac-12 opponent on Saturday when they faced Oregon. “It has been great for our program to host two very good Pac-12 teams here at Santa Clara,” said fifth-year head coach Ben Cabell in an email. “It's a credit to our team and school that Cal and Oregon were willing to come and play us at home. We knew both matches would be very tough, but our Bronco team was ready to start the season off with a big challenge.”
After Saturday’s 4-3 victory over Oregon, the Broncos moved to 1-1 against teams from the Pac-12 this season. Santa Clara made a statement early on by winning all three doubles matches, which turned out to be a deciding factor in the overall victory. “We knew going in it was going to be close one way or the other,” said Cabell. “For me the key to the match was the doubles: when we were able to win all three matches that gave us a lot of confidence going into the singles.” Katie Le (No. 37 individually), Alexandra Zaniewski and Kacie Wagner each defeated their singles opponents, but Oregon took away three singles victories of their own over Santa Clara’s Kelly Lamble, Maggie McGeorge and Jessica Agra. Thanks to their performance in doubles, the Broncos are now 2-1 overall as they head into their next match this Saturday at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. From there it will be on to Texas the following weekend, playing at Texas Tech University and Rice University. “Pacific is always a tough match, especially on their home courts,” said Cabell. “We are going to have to be ready to play
Men's Golf Bronco sophomore Bobby Monaco posted a top 20 finish among a deep field at the University of Arizona Intercollegiate Tournament this week in Tucson. Monaco shot rounds of 72 and 68 on Monday and finished with final round of 77 on Tuesday. As a team, the Broncos finished ninth overall in the 12-team field.
Contact Ryan Marshall at rmarshall@ scu.edu or (408) 554-4852.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Kyle Dandan
Women's Basketball The No. 22 Cougars of Brigham Young University proved to be too much for the Broncos, defeating Santa Clara 74-64 on Saturday afternoon at the Leavey Center. It was the sixth straight loss for the Broncos, who received 24 points from junior Meagan Fulps. The Cougars (20-3; 8-1) were led by Kristen Riley, who scored 17 points and hauled in 11 rebounds. Jennifer Hamson scored 16 points off the bench.
in order to come away with a win. I feel like if we play to our potential, then we will come out on top at the end of the day.” With one of the highest rankings in program history, the Broncos are playing with confidence and are eyeing a bid to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament in the spring. There are several opportunities for Santa Clara to pick up some valuable wins on their schedule, which will be critical since the team will probably need to be ranked in the top 50 in order to be considered for an at-large bid to the tournament. The other way to qualify for the national tournament is by winning the West Coast Conference tournament at the end of the regular season. “The team is really excited and confident for the rest of the season,” said Cabell. “They know it’s going to be tough, but they are working really hard to try and achieve the team goal of playing in the NCAA tournament. We are going to have to continue to win close, tough matches like Oregon throughout the year to make that happen.”
Tennis The senior defeated the ITA's No. 31 individual player, James Meredith of Boise State, in straight sets (6-3, 6-4). Favorite Movie? "50/50" Favorite pre-game meal? I need to have rice or pasta.
Biggest Role Model? I would say my dad. He has shaped me to be what I am now. Plans following college? I plan to play professional tennis for about a year or two. If things don't go that well for me on tour, I would probably pursue a Masters Degree in business administration.
Broncos Amid Rough Waters
A Giants-Patriots Rematch Four years later, teams meet again in Super Bowl Nick Ostiller
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JOHN PETERS
Junior goalkeeper Stephanie Clements deflects a shot on goal during Santa Clara's 6-4 win over Sonoma State last weekend at the UCSB Winter Invitational.
Women's team dealing with topnotch competition Gabe Taylor
The Santa Clara The Santa Clara women's water polo team ended a winless drought on Sunday that dated back to the start of the season. Despite tacking on an early morning loss to Concordia University (11-8) at the UCSB Winter Invitational, Santa Clara sprang out of the gates in their next game against Western Water Polo Association rival Sonoma State and held on to claim their first conference win of the season. “We had opportunities to win some other games, but we didn’t and it gets to the point where you just want to get the first win under your belt,” said Head Coach Keith Wilbur. Senior Laura Espinosa, a Bay Area local, surfaced as a key veteran for the Broncos. She recorded a goal, four kickouts and drew two five-meter penalties in Santa Clara’s victory. “She stepped up big this weekend,” said Wilbur. Espinosa, who realized the significance of the conference win after the team started off the season losing seven straight, said “we really needed (the win against Sonoma State).” Freshman Ashleigh Bandimere netted two goals to help spark Santa Clara’s offense. The Broncos were able to establish an easy-flowing offense early on in the game by turning up the heat defensively. “Everything starts with defense,” said Wilbur. “Offense is fun and everybody has a lot of energy for that, but teams that win games — and win close games — play good
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defense.” According to Wilbur, learning how to handle a hard press, minimizing turnovers and halting counter attacks are crucial for Santa Clara to come out on the winning end against top-tier opponents. With four days off following their 6-4 victory over Sonoma State, the Broncos are nearing their next challenge: the No. 12 Michigan Wolverines. “If we come out hard, we should play with them,” said Espinosa. Santa Clara has already crossed paths with No. 2 Cal, No. 6 Arizona State, No. 14 UC Davis and No. 16 UC Santa Barbara. The Broncos were unable to pull off an upset in any one of the contests. Santa Clara received votes for the Jan. 4 rankings, but fell short of earning a spot in the top 20. Following Friday’s match against Michigan, the Broncos will travel to Monterey to take on Cal State Monterey Bay in a conference matchup. The Otters attempt to throw off opponents by placing a ‘field’ player in the cage alongside the goalie. “It’s the only team I’ve seen that has done that in a long time,” said Wilbur. Luckily for the Broncos, they are not as unfamiliar with the strategic maneuver as would be out-ofconference teams. Throughout the week, Santa Clara has conducted practice in which players attempt to simulate the Otters’ defensive approach. But with a game the day before, the Broncos must take it one step at a time. Santa Clara will battle the Wolverines at the Sullivan Aquatic Center on Friday at 3:30 p.m., marking yet another nationally ranked opponent that the Broncos will attempt to unhinge. Contact Gabe Taylor at gtaylor@ scu.edu or (408) 554-4852.
Here we go again. Four years after what many consider the best finish in Super Bowl history, the Giants and Patriots are facing off once more for the NFL championship. While there are no perfect records on the line this time, this matchup could be equally enticing. It certainly looks that way, heading into Sunday's big game. In 2008, with New England undefeated and having beaten New York in the regular-season finale, the Patriots were 12-point favorites. The spread now is 3, but the Giants beat them during the season. Many Santa Clara students are disappointed that the 49ers, who lost to the Giants two weeks ago, will not be playing on Sunday. However, the Bay Area football fans recognize that New York is more than capable of winning another big game. "If the Giants' offense was able to carve up the Niners' secondary, one of the best defenses in the league, imagine what they'll do to the lowest ranked defense of New England," said sophomore Darren Velasco. Both teams are on quite a roll. The Patriots (15-3) have won 10 straight games and the Giants (127) have five consecutive victories.
Having come this far before is immeasurably helpful, according to Justin Tuck, the leader of the Giants' defense whose return to health and form has keyed New York's resurgence. He says the experience from four years ago in the Arizona desert, will benefit everyone. "The only thing that I tell the younger guys is make football football," Tuck said. "Don't make this game bigger than it has to be. Everybody around you is going to make it bigger, but we have to concentrate on why we're going out there." While the defense Tuck leads to Indianapolis isn't quite as overwhelming as the unit that made life miserable for Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady in '08, it has been reinvigorated as the Giants surged through the playoffs. It is also just as deep as the group that sacked Brady five times, hit him nine more — Osi Umenyiora claimed he had that many hits alone — and unnerved the usually unflappable star. Today, it's Tuck, Umenyiora, All-Pro Jason Pierre-Paul, Dave Tollefson and linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, who compare favorably with Umenyiora, Tuck, Michael Strahan, Jay Alford and Antonio Pierce in 2008. Other than Head Coaches Belichick and New York's Tom Coughlin, the defensive units are the most common element between the two Super Bowls. "It's been a strength of their team for as long as I can remember," Brady said. "...It seems like they always have guys who can rush the quarterback. Justin Tuck is as good as they come. Osi week in and week out,
he's a player who can ruin a game for an offense. You look at the group they have now, and they have a ton of depth at the defensive line position." Controversial receivers Randy Moss and Plaxico Burress have been replaced by skilled playmakers like tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez in New England. Wideouts Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz have taken center stage New York. Eli Manning no longer is a question as Giants' quarterback, and has carried the offense much the way running backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw did in the past. However, Santa Clara students are torn when it comes to which team and players will be under more pressure on Sunday. "I think Eli has all the pressure on him since he self-inducted himself into the same class as (Drew) Brees, (Aaron) Rogers, and Brady at the start of the season," said sophomore Dan McCormick. "The Pats are going to score. It's up to Eli to keep (the Giants) in the game." On the other hand, "look at who won in '08," said Coby Newton, referencing New York's 17-14 Super Bowl victory. "The Pats definitely have more pressure." Sixteen Giants remain from the '08 squad, while only seven Patriots are still around. Similarities and differences, all juicy elements for Giants-Patriots Part II. Contact Nick Ostiller at nostiller@ scu.edu or (408) 554-4852. Tom Canavan and Mike Marot of The Associated Press contributed to this report.
BRONCOS LOSE TO DONS
SFEXAMINER.COM
Santa Clara junior Raymond Cowels III is double-teamed by San Francisco defenders during the Broncos' 90-77 loss on Jan. 26 at the Leavey Center. Cowels finished with eight points and three assists, but the team lost its eighth consecutive game.
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Claire Bevan
Sacrifice Beer For A Victory I
didn't come to Santa Clara for a basketball team. I didn't expect to attend championship games. But I certainly didn't expect our team to be an embarrassment. Like many, I was there last year when our team upset Gonzaga at the Leavey Center. I stood on those bleachers as they shook violently under our feet. That night, and for weeks to follow, our campus came alive. This season was intended to bring more victory, or at least one victory. However, our 0-8 record in conference means that no couches have burned this season, and the recent judicial violations against Kevin Foster and Evan Roquemore will probably keep your living room furniture safe for the rest of the season. I have taken a lot of heat from friends at other colleges for our team's foolish behavior and, frankly, I am sick of defending them. Not only were Foster and Roquemore's actions stupid, they were arrogant. A losing team simply cannot afford to be partying. The message sent by their actions told the Santa Clara community that they have a stronger commitment to drinking than they do to their school or their team. They abandoned us like LeBron James did his hometown in 2010 when he left Cleveland for a star-studded roster in Miami. Furthermore, the Bronco basketball team indirectly told the West Coast Conference that Santa Clara doesn't give a damn. Well I do give a damn, and I won't stand by a disrespectful team that doesn't seem to care. I can support a team with a bad record. If my boys are hard-working, then I will cheer for them regardless of their position in the standings. I will not sit in the stands for a team that can't sacrifice a beer for a win, though. There is good news. In 2004, Ron Artest, then a member of the Indiana Pacers, punched a Detroit Pistons fan in the face during a game. Now he's the National Basketball Association's unofficial "World Peace" advocate after changing his name over the summer. If Metta can bounce back, the Broncos certainly can. But it's going to take sacrifice and it's going to take sobriety. The time has come for Head Coach Kerry Keating and the Santa Clara basketball program to enforce a dry season. According to UC San Diego's Athletic Performance Nutrition Bulletin, alcohol "slows reaction times, delays the thinking process, suppresses the immune system, and affects recovery time from injury." These are glitches that no team can afford — especially one with a losing record. Sports teams all over the country are requiring dry seasons in order to improve team performance and unity. If our team makes a commitment to hard work and sobriety, I'll be there in the stands to cheer them on, and I encourage you to do the same. Claire Bevan is a sophomore political science major and a contributing writer for The Santa Clara.
Men's Volleyball: Can You Dig It? Club team gives men a chance to play the sport Tom Schreier
The Santa Clara Although the men's club team competes on a smaller stage, the action is no less intense. “The men’s sport is a lot different from the women’s sport. There are different plays, different strategies, it’s a lot faster, there’s more offense," said senior right side hitter Spencer Chavez. The team had their first home game on Jan. 20 against Saint Mary's and it lived up to the billing. Men’s volleyball is fast-paced and hard-hitting. Sitting in Malley Center, you could feel the force of a spike and hear the thud of a body hitting the ground on a dig. The stands were packed. With over 100 people in attendance, the Broncos were able to beat the Gaels in three sets by scores of 25-13, 25-18 and 25-21. Not only are the strategies different between men's and women's volleyball, but the distribution of men's teams is the less sprawling than that of women's programs. “For the rest of the country, it’s kind of weird because a lot of guys don’t play it,” continued Chavez, a Southern California native. Volleyball typically takes a back seat to football, baseball and hockey when it comes to men's sport of choice. However, there are select pockets around the country where that trend is not the case. “Volleyball was an option (for me),” said junior setter Nate Griggs. “My two best friends played it with me. Loved it. Played it eight years, we had the best program in Texas.” Although Texas is a state associated much more with big time football powerhouses, Griggs chose volleyball over football in fifth grade. “Currently there are 11 (volleyball) programs in Texas,” said Griggs, a Dallas native. There are other schools where men play volleyball at a high level, including the University of Wisconsin, Ohio State and Fresno State. “So you have all these teams coming from all these other places where volleyball might not be a conventional sport,” said Chavez, “but they produce very good vol-
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Junior outside hitter Sean Su (right) strikes the ball during a home game against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo at the Malley Center. Santa Clara does not have a Division 1 men's team, so the club team gives men a chance to play the sport competitively.
leyball teams.” Tall, lanky basketball players that, in Chavez’s words, can “jump out of the gym” are taught how to play volleyball and develop a passion for the sport. Griggs is one of only two athletes on Santa Clara's 20-man team that played volleyball in high school. Chavez’s father played Division I baseball in college and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins. So, naturally, when Spencer had to decide between volleyball and baseball in high school, he chose the latter. “I kind of regret it because I really just love playing volleyball, just the game itself, which is not something that I can say for pretty much any other sport I’ve ever played,” said Chavez. He was hesitant to join the team as a freshman
and didn't think he would make the team. During his sophomore year, he had a change of heart. “I had played intramurals (freshman year) and just messed around,” he explained. “I realized that I wanted to play and if I don’t go try out I’m going to kick myself for it afterwards.” Two years later, he’s a team president and playing significant minutes for the team. “I can honestly say I look forward to going to practice every night and just being with the guys,” he said. “I have no problem being president and putting time into it and spending extra hours working at it and being with the guys.” For Griggs, it was important during his college search that the schools he was looking into had club volleyball.
“I could have played Division III volleyball,” said Griggs, who felt he was too small to play at the Division I level. “At Santa Clara it worked out and having this team has been great,” he continued. “For me, I didn’t join a frat because this was basically a mini-frat.” The team practices during the week, plays games on the weekends and travels to various local tournaments throughout the year. “The down time we spend together is invaluable,” said Chavez, in reference to time spent at airports or waiting for meetings to start. “That’s how teams mesh and that’s how guys get to know each other.” Contact Tom Schreier at tschreier@scu.edu or (408) 5544852.
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7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2 at Leavey Center For a complete schedule of games, see page 10.