Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Mighty Warrior
Eric André
Summer Shenanigans
Durant’s decision wipes away Game 7 collapse for Golden State
The bravest, craziest, funniest comedian you’ve never seen
A list of incidents you missed, courtesy of Campus Safety
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Measure B Picks Up Speed
The New Building on the Block
Members of ASG meet with local leaders to discuss ballot initiative Bella Rios
Associate Reporter
With bouncy top 40 hits playing on the radio, the employees essentially become stars as customers fan around the glass, desperately trying to capture the amazing process in a 10 second Snapchat video. The employees don’t seem to mind their short-lived fame, encouraging others to get out their phones and capture the experience too. After ordering from an extensive menu, I watched as the ice cream was made from scratch before my very eyes. I stared in awe along with other customers as employees spread one of three cream bases—Thai tea, vanilla custard or green tea—onto a cold plate and added various ingredients depending on the order. As the cream and goodies start to chill, the employees chopped and mixed the combo together and spread the mixture in a thin sheet across the plate. From there, the sheet was rolled into
Santa Clara student leaders are teaming up with municipal organizations to to bring Bay Area Rapid Transit trains to the South bay. BART is aiming to extend its tracks further down into the South Bay and construct new train stations in Santa Clara and San Jose by 2025. To increase their involvement with the local community, the Associated Student Government plans to educate and inform students about Measure B, a local ballot measure that would fund the project. Measure B, which will be voted on in the upcoming November election, proposes a half-cent tax raise over the next 30 years to allow the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to fund transportation projects such as the BART extension, road improvement and increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Officials say that overall, the project will unite the Bay Area, promote sustainability and reduce traffic. Lidia Diaz-Fong, ASG president, said that the Silicon Valley Leadership Group contacted ASG last month looking for students to advocate for the measure on campus. Diaz-Fong said outreach efforts to the student body about a local election aligns with ASG’s commitment to transparency and civic engagement. “Voting aligns directly with empowerment,” she said, adding that she hopes to create an opportunity for students to actively participate and stay informed about local issues. ASG senate chair Neil Datar said that the organization’s stance on the measure is dependent upon the consensus of student senators. Once senators are educated about the ballot measure, any senator can take the opportunity to author a resolution that would then be debated and later voted upon. Whether the measure will be supported, Datar speculated, will depend on their post-grad plans. “Their decision to stay in the area determines their decision to support it,” he said. Datar added that the measure may appeal to Santa Clara students as it would allow them to venture off campus more easily and also aligns with Santa Clara’s 2020 plan for sustainability. In an effort to educate themselves about the opposition to Measure B, ASG has met with other groups like TransForm, an Oakland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to accessible public transportation, as well as members of the Santa Clara City Council. VTA’s director of communications Bernice Alaniz said that local electoral support increases the prospect of receiving federal aid for the project. Alaniz added that project funding relies on local, state and federal sources. Alaniz said that the BART extension is also predicted to reduce traffic. BART
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The new Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building, which opened for use this fall quarter, features a mesmerizing and intricate glass sculpture in its entryway. The piece, titled “Persian and Horn Chandelier,” was made by Dale Chihuly, a world-renowned glass artist based in Washington state.
Icicles: White Hot Trend is Freezing Cold
The rolled ice cream trend comes to San Jose’s Willow Glen Devin Collins
Associate Reporter Since 1995, my family has awarded me the title of “Plain Jane,” in reference to my distaste for all sorts of consumables. If I was offered anything that was not buttered pasta, basic peanut butter sandwiches or simple white rice, I would not even consider it. My mom gave up on me years ago, deciding there was no point in even trying to fight my imminent malnutrition. So when I was assigned to review an ice cream parlor—a dream for most people—I was fully prepared for my picky palate to reject the universally beloved treat.
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Though I expected hell, I found heaven. Icicles, located in downtown Willow Glen, is not your average ice cream parlor. I first heard about it when scrolling through one of the many Tasty videos that seem to overload my Facebook newsfeed each day. Unlike most creameries, Icicles is one of the first places to sell rolled ice cream in the Bay Area after popping up in big cities like New York and Pittsburgh over the past few years. The frozen treat, having gained its claim to fame through Thai street vendors, consists of rolled sheets of ice cream, densely packed and prepared right there on the spot. I stored the delectable image away in my memory along with the rest of the food porn I would never realistically eat or make. But when friends also started showing me photos of the crazy topping-covered concoctions, I had to have my fill. Although the line often goes out the door, the half-hour wait is certainly worth the show inside, as ice cream suddenly transforms from food to entertainment.
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CAMPUS SAFETY Alcohol Related Medical Emergency Sept. 17: Two campus residents were reported intoxicated. One of them admitted to have been drinking and smoking marijuana at an off campus location. CSS, SCU EMS, SCFD and SCPD responded. Paramedics transported one of the residents to O’Connor Hospital and the other resident was taken home by her parent. Sept. 19: A campus resident was found intoxicated in the hallway of Dunne Residence Hall. CSS, SCU EMS and SCFD responded. She admitted to have been drinking an unknown amount of alcohol at an off campus location. Paramedics transported him to Valley Medical Center.
Fire Alarm Sept. 19: CSS and SCFD responded to a fire alarm activation at De Saisset Museum. There was no fire or smoke in the building. The cause of the activation is unknown.
Found Property Sept. 20: A box containing a new toilet base was found outside of Lucas Hall and turned in to the CSS office. It was returned to Facilities. Sept. 19: A sweater was found and turned in to the CSS office.
Informational Report Sept. 16: A student reported being involved in a minor traffic accident while driving a SCCAP vehicle at an off-campus location. No one was injured. Sept. 16: A Graham Residence Hall window pane was reported broken. The cause of the damage is unknown at this time.
Medical Emergency Sept. 18: A female student sprained her ankle while walking. SCU EMS assisted her. Sept. 19: A campus resident requested medical assistance for her irritated eye. SCU EMS assisted her. Sept. 20: A campus resident reported having back pain. SCU EMS assisted her.
Non-Injury Traffic Accident Sept. 19: A vehicle reportedly struck another parked vehicle while backing out of a handicapped parking space at the North Alameda parking lot before driving away. CSS responded to document the incident and notify the damaged vehicle’s owner.
Student Behavior Sept. 16: A fake ID belonging to a student was found and turned in to the CSS office.
Theft Sept. 20: A vehicle was reported broken into with the windows smashed out in the Benson Memorial Center parking lot. The vehicle owner was advised to contact SCPD. Sept. 20: Two other vehicles were reportedly found broken into in the Benson Memorial Center parking lot. The vehicle owners were notified and claimed that their backpacks were missing. From Campus Safety reports. Email news@thesantaclara.org.
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extension is also predicted to reduce traffic. BART currently serves 444,000 people daily and with the expansion, they estimate being able to add 90,000 more riders per day. Alaniz said that the BART extension is an alternative for environmentally conscious students—the extension to San Jose and Santa Clara is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions annually by 32 million pounds, which is equivalent to 3,036 fewer cars driven per year. SVLG, a public policy trade organization which supports prominent businesses in the Silicon Valley, has been a champion for Measure B for over three years. It has endorsed, funded and lead efforts to solve issues with traffic and housing. The CEO of SVLG, Carl Guardino, said that his organization commits itself to Measure B because the “role and responsibility of private citizens is to create a solution to the problem.” Guardino said that there
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The Santa Clara While many students were away this summer, subtle changes were made to one of the most popular spots on campus Benson Memorial Center. According to university staff, the changes were made to due to the influx of students now attending Santa Clara. “We’re adding students here (at Santa Clara) and we know we need to expand and renovate dining,” said Jane Barrantes, assistant vice president of Auxiliary Services. “There’ll be a lot going on (in) the next couple of years.” The most notable changes made were renovations to the Cellar. A new floor was installed and all walls were repainted a lighter shade of green. Though understated, these changes were well-received by Benson staff. “I like the color of the floor and I really like the color of the walls,” said Cecilia Carrasco, a well-known Cellar employee. “It’s a good change.” Small rearrangements were also made throughout the store and certain products sold in the Cellar are now stocked in different locations. “We rearranged the way the store flows
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He said that “private citizens (should) remain engaged rather enraged” at the polls. “There is no one single solution,” Guardino said. “There are several solutions that fit
a little bit by grouping products together,” said Rich Mitosich, assistant general manager of Dining Services. Mitosich added that the new layout makes the customer’s journey through the Cellar “very effective.” Despite these changes, Carrasco noted that “most of the things are in the same place.” A more drastic change made to Benson was the rearrangement of furniture in the Mission Bakery seating area. Tables, chairs and cabinets are now placed further away from the coffee station and are more spread out. According to Barrantes, this was done to make products in the display cases more visible to customers. She also added that it makes the seating area more visibly appealing. “We wanted to create a more comfortable place to sit and pass through,” said Charles Lewis, general manager of Dining Services. “Open it up so it’s more friendly.” The infamous Benson Memorial Center piano has also moved from the Swig side of Mission Bakery to the library side. “I love the new setup of the furniture around Mission Bakery. The piano’s new placement has proven a little more difficult,” said student ambassador and sophomore Eoin Lyons. “While at a central location, which makes it easier to hear
into each other like a jigsaw problem that add up to meaningful improvements.” Contact Bella Rios at irios@ scu.edu.
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and beneficial to those who know how to play piano, the close proximity to the information desk has at times made it difficult to hear questions or phone calls.” In downstairs Benson, the campus post office temporarily expanded into the space that used to house the Residence Learning Community Association (RLCA). The space is now being used for overflow packages. “We’ve been asking for that room temporarily or permanently for a couple years now,” said Ed Merryman, director of University Support Services. According to Merryman, the overflow room is crucial for the first few weeks of school, as the package volume for the first 30 days of September has increased by 37 percent. In the dining area, several minor changes have been made to The Marketplace, with focus on the Sauté and Farmer’s Pantry sections. One notable change is that the Farmer’s Pantry now has a corner designated for gluten-free bread only. “Our food program means a lot to us, the university and the students,” Lewis said. “We’re always looking to change for the better.”
“I like the color of the floor... It’s a good change.”
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should be more accountability with local tax dollars. According to him, the measure entails a citizen’s watchdog committee and protection of funds from federal usage.
Cellar Market, Mission Bakery rejuvinated
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Bay Area Rapid Transit may extend its tracks down to Santa Clara by 2025. There is $2.43 billion funding gap standing in the way of the project coming to fruition. Local ballot initiative Measure B aims to close that gap.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Summer Campus Safety Reports Though the student body was absent from campus over the summer, crime was ever-present. We at The Santa Clara take the utmost pride and pleasure in informing the campus community about suspicious, unlawful and curious happenings that take place here in the palm-lined oasis that is Santa Clara University. Below, we’ve taken the liberty of compiling the most newsworthy reports from the summer Campus Safety logs. Enjoy and stay vigilant, Broncos!
Burglary
Illness & Injury
Theft
June 16: A suspicious non-affiliate male was wandering around inside the Alumni Office. CSS and SCPD responded to investigate and detained the suspect, who stole a laptop from a Bergin Hall office. He is the same suspect who stole several items on previous occasions. SCPD took him into custody.
June 26: CSS and SCFD responded to Malley Fitness Center when a non-resident student was stung by a bee. The student showed no signs of allergic reaction and was released into the care of a friend. July 8: CSS responded to the Main Parking Structure where a visiting Jesuit tripped while running.
July 20: Paper towels and toilet paper were reported missing from the first and second floor O’Connor Hall restrooms. The locked janitorial storage was also found to be tampered with.
Student Behavior
Suspicious Person
June 19: A female student was seen on video surveillance driving a Housing electric cart with two other passengers. They were driving at an excessive speed on the sidewalk by the Malley Fitness Center and Learning Commons in the middle of the night. The cart was later found parked in the Benson Memorial Center parking lot. CSS was able to identify one of the passengers and initiate an investigation. July 27: A male student was seen urinating into the Abby Sobrato fountain in the middle of the night. He and two other male students were uncooperative and belligerent toward a CSS officer when questioned.
June 30: CSS admonished a non-affiliate after he was found lying in a planter box and smoking next to Swig Residence Hall. Aug. 3: A non-affiliate male fell off his skateboard while performing stunts in the Benson Memorial Center and Santa Clara Mall area. He fled the area upon noticing CSS arrival.
Fire Alarm June 21: The Swig Residence Hall fire alarm was activated by cleaning products. CSS and SCFD responded. July 21: The Walsh Administration fire alarm was activated by burned toast in the break room. CSS responded.
Medical Emergency July 11: A staff member accidentally stepped into a hole while walking and injured his ankle. He declined any medical assistance. July 13: A female visitor strained a leg muscle while walking inside Benson Memorial Center. A private vehicle gave her a ride to Valley Medical Center. Aug. 3: Several Summer camp participants were reported ill, possibly with a stomach virus, in Campisi Residence Hall. Custodial Services responded to clean up and disinfect the affected areas.
Informational Report July 15: A non-affiliate male was reported to be camping on the Benson Memorial Center patio. He was cooperative and polite when questioned by a CSS officer. July 21: A faculty member received a threatening email from an extremist group. He received similar threats via email last year. CSS documented the incident and forwarded it to the FBI. July 15: CSS responded to collect a baby opossum from the Benson Memorial Center patio. They turned it over to Silicon Valley Animal Control. July 27: A derogatory word was written in the dust on the rear windshield of a staff member’s parked vehicle. Aug. 18: A non-affiliate male acted erratically and removed his clothing on Lafayette Street. SCPD responded and he was taken into protective custody. Sept. 5: A student reported that she was a victim of identity theft. A report was taken and SCPD was notified. Sept. 8: A Residence Life staff member reported that an unknown person might have gained entry into her room and spilled coffee in her closet while she was away. Nothing was found missing from the room.
Alcohol Related Medical Emergency Aug. 11: A female alumnus was intoxicated and kicked the main entrance door to Benson Memorial Center in the middle of the night. CSS and SCFD responded to assess her medical condition. She was given a courtesy ride to her home by SCFD.
Trespassing Aug. 15: A suspicious non-affiliate male was looking for a female student in Graham Residence Hall by showing a picture. CSS responded and admonished him to leave campus property.
Obscene/Annoying Phone Calls Sept. 4: CSS received apparent prank calls from an unknown male regarding suspicious activity by Dunne Residence Hall. CSS responded but found nothing unusual. Sept. 8: A staff member received an obscene phone call from an unknown male.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Make ‘Em Laugh: The Summer of Eric André Brilliant yet overlooked comedian begins to shine Jimmy Flynn
The Santa Clara It’s the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones spews hateful comments about the Black Lives Matter movement and vows loyalty to police officers and veterans. Fervent Donald Trump supporters cheer him on. Slowly making his way onstage is Eric André, the half-black, halfJewish comedian from Boca Raton, Florida. André, wearing his trademark grey suit and sporting his messy afro, is shooting online content for Adult Swim. Assuming André is a correspondent for “The Daily Show,” Jones invites him onstage. André grabs the mic and tells Jones, “I want you to have sex with my wife.” The crowd boos as André passes Jones a hotel key. Jones scoffs at Andre’s antics and the crowd eventually removes the clown. A week later, André is in Philadelphia attending the Democratic National Convention. He and his crew’s press passes have been revoked, but the antics continue. André shows convention-goers photoshopped pornographic images of the candidates, speaks in an exaggerated Midwestern accent and ferociously sucks face with a Hillary Clinton look-alike. Provocative. Shocking. Disgusting. Hilarious. Welcome to the summer of Eric André.
When he isn’t pranking political pundits and random strangers, André is the creator and host of Adult Swim’s “The Eric Andre Show,” currently in its’ fourth season. The show, in all its low-budget glory, satirizes the formulaic stiffness of public access and late-night talk shows. It deftly blends both of André’s comedic strengths—surrealism (akin to Steve Martin’s stand-up) and prank-based comedy (more Andy Kaufman than Jamie Kennedy)—as well as maintains an overarching feeling of nihilistic destructiveness. As is the case with many great shows in their prime, “The Eric Andre Show” is criminally overlooked by the mainstream media. Though the show has a cult fan base—mainly those in the comedy community, most notably Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel—most people have never even heard of the show. Each episode begins with André violently ripping apart the drywall-constructed set in varying ways— he smashes his desk, tackles the elderly drummer of his band, charms a snake until it bites his penis and later performs oral sex—you get the idea. Next, his sidekick, the understated and underrated Hannibal Buress, comes out and provides commentary during André’s “monologue.” Buress’ easygoing, monotone delivery and demeanor perfectly contrast the manic energy of André. However, Burress will occasionally tap into his more vocal and crazy side— often resulting in the highlight of the episode. After the “monologue”—I use the term loosely since it is anything but traditional—comes a series of onthe-street pranks and uncomfortable celebrity interviews.
“There may not be a braver comedian alive than André...”
There may not be a braver comedian alive than André, who channels the absurdity and recklessness of Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat when confronting strangers. His recurring skits include “Ranch it Up!” (where he spoofs rave and music festival culture by wearing neon and hurling Millennial slang at people sitting on park benches) and “Drunk Cop” (where he publicly drinks malt liquor, urinates, pukes and gripes about his job as a police officer). André’s interviews are just as cringe worthy and baffling as his hidden camera pranks. Since most of the guests are unfamiliar with André and assume the show is a legitimate talk show, they are genuinely appalled at whatever he throws their way. Highlights from interviews this season include a growling zombie crawling out of the floor to attack rapper T.I., rats nibbling at the feet of Fox News personality Stacey Dash and little people portraying MiniMe versions of André, Burress and guest Jillian Michaels. The most memorable interview moment occurs in season three during an interview with the gorgeous (if somewhat high-maintenance) star of “The Hills,” Lauren Conrad. After Conrad claims “it’s like ninety
degrees” (the set is intentionally heated to heighten the uncomfortability of the guests), André vomits all over his desk and proceeds to slurp it back into his mouth. A horrified Conrad flees as André tells Burress, “She’s a great guest. I like her.” In a time of endless television options—past and present, cable and streaming—”The Eric Andre Show”
“Eric André is one of the foremost satirists of our time...” stands out. It has more laughs and gasps in a single eleven minute episode than most shows have in an entire season. It is, for my money, the funniest and most original show on television. An argument could be made that Eric André is one of the foremost satirists of our time, on par with Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart. The confrontational nature of his comedy forces the people he interacts with to show the most vulnerable, fight or flight side of their
personality. His antics show us the real Alex Jones, T.I. and Lauren Conrad better than any other talk show interview ever could. Though it pokes fun at real world issues, I believe that Eric André’s brand of comedy is deeply rooted in nihilism. All of his political pranking and volatile interactions with celebrities are secondary to his main priority: making us laugh and laugh hard. During a time when many comedians are chiefly concerned with standing for something and being taken seriously, André only wants to be funny. Nothing more. This sense of nihilism echoes a famous quote from Groucho Marx. After the release of his and his brothers’ war-themed film “Duck Soup” in 1933, Marx was asked what the significance of the film was. He replied, “What significance? We were just four Jews trying to get a laugh.” The same goes for the half-black, half-Jewish comedian from Boca Raton, Florida. For all his craziness, profanity and profundity, Eric André is simply trying to get a laugh. And it’s high time we indulge him. Contact Jimmy Flynn at jyflynn@ scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
No Dowd About It: Santa Clara’s New Art Building Twenty-six million dollar Dowd Art and Art History Building opens its doors Maura Turcotte
The Santa Clara After years of cramming students and classes in the recently renamed Alameda Hall on Market Street, Santa Clara University’s Art Department finally has some breathing space—and its first impressions are indeed rather breathtaking. The Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building, completed this summer, welcomed students into its expansive hallways for the first time this week. The 43,000 square-foot, three-story facility now contains learning spaces for 3D and 2D art, as well as rooms for art history classes—thus finally bringing together the Studio Art and Art History programs under the same roof. But what will certainly catch the breath of any visitor entering the new Dowd building is its real star: the “Persian and Horn Chandelier,” a massive hanging glass sculpture created by famed Washington-based artist Dale Chihuly. With its bright red and gold petals and twisting tendrils— each individually crafted—the sculpture draws viewers—and gasps of wonder—with its hundreds of pieces, all dangling
overhead from four delicate wires. “It reminds me of underwater life, the movement and grace of it,” art professor Kelly Detweiler said to The Santa Clara Magazine. Even though classes have only just begun, the new art building already has a lot of fans among professors and students. Phil Simms, who teaches the course 3D Animation and Design, particularly loves the two new computer labs. “We could only run a limited number of classes because I only had one computer lab and now we have two. There’s now a plethora of space,” Simms said. Additionally, Simms said he believes the upgraded technology throughout the building will “reduce frustration” among both students and faculty. Junior Lauren Bell, an Art and Art History double major, is relieved that she will have more time to work on her pieces because her studies are now housed under one roof. “I can go straight from my art history class to the studio and all my professors will be in the same building to provide me with critique when I ever I need it,” she said. She also looks forward to no longer dealing with the quirks of the old building, which was famously inhabited by rats and raccoons, among other wildlife. “The old art building was cramped and creepy. It also just smelled bad all the time—like old people,” said Bell with a chuckle. The big move from Market Street to Franklin Street places the Art and Art History building much closer to the other Fine Arts departments on campus, such as the theatre, dance and
music buildings. And as Detweiler believes, this new location will change the perception of the arts on campus. “The building is going to bring (in) a lot more people… it brings the arts to the forefront,” he said. Contact Maura Turcotte at mturcotte@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852. Shivam Desai contributed to this article.
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The whimsical glass sculpture entices students, staff and faculty as they enter the majestic multi-million dollar Santa Clara art mecca.
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Icicles offers flavors that will surely please everyone – even for the most finicky of eaters like me. For instance, “Nutella and Chill” features crunchy graham crackers and the famous chocolate hazelnut spread. Caffeine fiends will savor the green tea-flavored “Gotcha Matcha” and the hazelnut coffee of “Wake Me Up.” And for those looking for something fruitier, there’s “Strawberry Fantasy,” and “Bravocado,” which even includes chunks of the tantalizing fruit. Each order costs just $6.50 and includes bottomless toppings, giving customers the freedom to experiment with treats like roasted marshmallows, pretzels, cereal and cheesecake. For someone with a sensitive palate like mine, I was a bit skeptical about the texture of these concoctions. What was wrong with just a normal scoop on a cone? The idea of thin frozen sheets resting on my tongue was increasingly dissatisfying. But with the first scoop, I lost all doubts as I enjoyed rich and dense ice cream unlike any other I had ever had before. All those fancy Facebook videos in their commercial glory suddenly made sense. The sweetness in that first bite lacked the synthetic taste I had expected from most desserts. Instead the unique flavor of my favorite chocolate hazelnut spread melted in my mouth and soothed my taste buds in their nervous state. The toppings I added, including pretzels and s’mores bites, though adding to the quality, were not even needed to enrich the homemade ice cream. And you certainly get your money’s worth. While a bit pricey, all my snacking desires were met. A delightful lip-smacking dessert was all I needed on a sweltering Summer day. I ended up saving almost half my ice cream for what became quite possibly the best midnight snack of my entire college career. For anyone as picky as me, Icicles will not disappoint. And for those who love experimenting with their tastebuds, the unique, frozen treat offers endless ways to explore new tastes and flavors. Stop by Icicles and finally discover true
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Willow Glen’s newest attraction Icicles offers a variety of delectable ice cream flavors, including “Nutella and Chill,” “Gotcha Matcha,” “Wake Me Up,” “Strawberry Fantasy” and “Bravocado.” Each serving of the trendy treat is handmade on the spot and can be customized with additional toppings, such as pretzels and cereal.
salvation. P.S. They give you free samples while you wait inside! Icicles is located at 1275 Lincoln Avenue,
San Jose, CA. It opens at noon daily and closes at 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday.
Contact Devin Collins at dcollins@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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OPINION Thursday, September 22, 2016
Henry Asch
Political Correctness in Campaign Creates Frustration
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candidate with no experience in government but with a dralmatized history in business and reality TV could soon lead the most powerful country on earth. This is one of the many ways Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has been reshaping America’s political landscape. Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, no matter how extreme, does not seem to cost him any favor among his supporters. In his own words, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” Trump has even been able to achieve his current level of popularity through significantly less campaign spending than every other major candidate. I want to be clear that I’m not voting for Trump. However, having heard the real-estate mogul’s supporters claim to like him because he “calls it like it is,” — an inaccurate statement since Trump’s claims are noticeably contradictory—I have a theory. Trump’s provocative and arguably prejudiced remarks, while offensive to many people, appeal to millions of Americans who have felt silenced by the movement in recent years to be politically correct. I’m referring to the near-constant pressure not to offend anyone lest you be called racist for a linguistic misstep, be deemed selfish for supporting a competitive capitalist economy or be told that you hate the poor for thinking that
increased taxes won’t solve all of the world’s problems . The socially liberal, politically correct movement is a response to centuries of injustice towards minorities. However, in attempting to censor the views and voices of conservatives this movement has bred a generation of Americans who, when they see a man like Donald Trump spew provocation into the microphone, think “this man says what I can’t.” Despite my distaste for Trump, he is the candidate I see most on my Facebook newsfeed and find myself watching most on YouTube. On a basic level, it’s because his antics are entertaining but it’s more than that. He’s outrageous, unpredictable and even horrifying. Having been exposed to very little public language beyond the filtered and politically correct, I find Donald Trump to be an interesting change of pace and apparently so do millions of other Americans. If standard politics were not so dry and characterless, Donald Trump would not be as unique as he currently seems. The pressure to censor yourself and always be politically correct has created national controversy, especially in this past year’s Black Lives Matter protests at colleges like Dartmouth. I think supporters of political correctness believe they are making the world a better place, free of hate speech and hate in general. However, what many liberals do not realize is that by censoring the lan-
guage of a large portion of this country’s voters, they have created resentment and given rise to a television personality who can speak and act out this resentment in the political arena. Trump is using the power of taboo language to make himself appear powerful for saying that which has been labelled offensive. This reasoning does not account for all of Trump’s supporters. Desperation and xenophobia are causes as well but I believe even rational Trump supporters have the frustration and resentment of censorship at heart. This demographic might just tip the election in Trump’s favor. I can only hope that these individuals realize the shallowness of their thinking. While Trump is unique in his willingness to say what the rest of us can’t, this doesn’t make him fit to lead the free world. I would love to see a candidate with the honesty that Trump claims to have, but with the experience in government and social civility that he clearly lacks. Henry Asch is a sophmore psychology major.
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The support for Donald Trump’s no-holds-bar campaign rhetoric may point to American frustration about being censored in the name of political correctness.
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STANDINGS Men's Soccer Team Pacific Gonzaga Santa Clara San Diego Portland Loyola Marymount Saint Mary’s San Francisco
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Broncos Lose Heartbreaker
WCC Overall 0-0 5-2-0 0-0 5-2-1 0-0 4-3-0 0-0 3-2-2 0-0 4-3-1 0-0 4-4-0 0-0 2-4-2 0-0 2-5-0
Women’s Soccer Team Brigham Young Portland Loyola Marymount Pepperdine Gonzaga San Diego San Francisco Santa Clara Saint Mary’s Pacific
WCC Overall 0-0 7-1-0 0-0 5-2-2 0-0 4-2-1 0-0 4-3-2 0-0 4-3-2 0-0 4-4-1 0-0 4-6-0 0-0 2-4-3 0-0 2-7-1 0-0 0-6-1
Volleyball Team Brigham Young San Diego Loyola Marymount Santa Clara Gonzaga Portland Pacific Pepperdine Saint Mary’s San Francisco
WCC Overall 0-0 11-1 0-0 9-2 0-0 9-3 0-0 9-3 0-0 7-3 0-0 7-5 0-0 6-6 0-0 6-6 0-0 5-6 0-0 4-9
UPCOMING GAMES Men's Soccer San Jose State @ Santa Clara
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Thu. 9/22 7:30 p.m.
Volleyball Santa Clara @ Brigham Young Santa Clara @ San Diego
Santa Clara can’t snap losing streak against Stanford Andrew Slap
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Women's Soccer UC Irvine @ Santa Clara
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Santa Clara had a tough time finding the back of the net against crosstown rival Stanford. The Broncos had six shots on goal but only managed one goal. The offense has plagued the team for most of the season, but the Broncos should recooperate when they face a more favorable conference schedule.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK WHO’S THE BEST TEAM IN THE NFL?
Arizona Cardinals - Ben Epstein Forget about the Cardinals’ loss to the Patriots. What matters is Larry Fitzgerald is ageless and the defense is lethal with Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu anchoring the unit. Last week Arizona crushed the Buccaneers, 40-7. A healthy Palmer and sensational Johnson are unstoppable together. Last year Cardinals were a win away from the Super Bowl; now they are even better and ready to prove it.
New England Patriots - Andrew Slap These early weeks of the season reminded the league of the brilliance of Bill Belichick and the power of the Patriots Way. Belichick preaches “Do your job” and always gets the most out of his team. So when Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski return, it’s going to get downright ugly. The Pats will be out for blood, running up scores against their “competition.” Roger Goddell is already dreading the day he hands Brady his fifth Lombardi Trophy.
Pittsburgh Steelers - Bo Kendall The Steelers simply have too many weapons. Antonio Brown cannot be covered by a single player, evidenced by his domination of star cornerback Josh Norman, which will open up the field for star running back Le’Veon Bell, receiver Markus Wheaton and complimentary back DeAngelo Williams. At the end of the day, the NFL is still an offensive league and Big Ben’s playoff experience will give him the necessary leg up to taking Pittsburgh back to the Super Bowl .
Next Week’s Question Who’s going to win the World Series? Send your responses to aslap@scu.edu for a chance to get published in next week’s paper!
The Broncos were just inches away from tying the top team in the country as they fell 2-1 to the Cardinals on Friday night in Stanford. Santa Clara found themselves in an early hole when Stanford jumped off to a quick lead in the 13th minute. The Cardinals padded their lead with a goal in the 34th minute to push the score to 2-0. “What playing quality teams does for you is it continues to expose your weaknesses,” said Head Coach Jerry Smith. “In the first half, we didn’t have defense compactness and Stanford exploited that.” Stanford had all the momentum on their home field, but the Broncos wouldn’t fold. Santa Clara responded quickly as senior Jenna Roering took a through ball from Jordan Jesolva and snuck it past the keeper in the far right post. Roering netted her second goal and Jesolva her second
assist on the play. Moments later, Santa Clara came painfully close to tying the game at 2-2 when Jesolva ripped a shot that rung off the crossbar. “A save here, a crossbar there, a tackle here or there makes the difference in the game,” said Coach Smith. “It was really one of those games of inches.” The Broncos couldn’t muster a goal in the second half. Offense has been an issue this year, as the Broncos average just one goal per game and have only five in their last seven games. But despite the anemic scoring attack, Santa Clara was neck-andneck with the nation’s best. Stanford ended up with the W, but the Broncos could not have played the Cardinals any closer. Stanford had seven shots on goals; Santa Clara had six. Both teams had five saves, nine fouls and four corner kicks. “Statistically the game was very, very even,” said Coach Smith. “So we can take some confidence from that knowing we can play the top teams in the country.” With the loss, Santa Clara fell to 2-43. They’ve lost two in a row and have not notched a victory in their last seven games. And while the record seems discouraging, the Broncos should get back to their win-
ning ways as they enter conference play in the coming weeks. To date, the Broncos have faced a daunting non-conference schedule. Four of their nine opponents are nationally ranked in the top-25 and seven of the nine made the NCAA tournament last year. This rigorous schedule has put a dent in the Broncos standing, as the team currently sits 39th in the NCAA’s RPI rankings. But Santa Clara doesn’t need to be playing its best soccer at this point of the year. All that matters is they make the tournament. “Every game that we played has exposed at least one weakness in our team,” said Coach Smith. “And that has given us the opportunity to improve in those areas so that when we get into the second half of the season, we hopefully will be making less mistakes going forward.” The Broncos know what they need to fix and have plenty of time to do it. They still have a full conference schedule ahead and Santa Clara has had sustained success in the WCC. Santa Clara will look to get back to their winning ways when they take on U.C. Irvine Thursday night at 7:30 at Stevens Stadium. Contact Andrew Slap at aslap@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
Volleyball Falls Short in Boise Perfect season over for Santa Clara after three straight losses Claire McLoughlin The Santa Clara
Santa Clara left the Boise State Invitational empty handed, ending the weekend with a disappointing record of 0-3. Despite the losses, the Broncos are off to one of the best starts in program history in over a decade after their 9-0 start. They have knocked off some of the top teams in the nation, such as #7 University of Southern California and #21 Louisville and were ranked as high as #17 in ACVA preseason rankings. This tough preseason competition will surely help them once league play begins. “A tough but successful preseason has set our team up with confidence going into the rest of the season,” said freshman libero Taylor Laugero. “We have seen our potential and what we can accomplish as a group.”
The Broncos have established a winning formula and recognize the importance maintaining good habits. This consistency will determine their success going forward. “As we move into conference play this week, it will be crucial for us to stay true to our routine and style of volleyball,” said senior libero/defensive specialist Mary Shepherd. “What matters is that we prepare the same way for each match, stick to the style of play that we practice every day and continue to get better and work hard to accomplish our goals.” So, what happened in Boise that wrecked the Broncos winning streak? A number of factors seemed to cause issues for the team. Their preseason schedule featured long stretches on the road and that can take a toll on the mind and body of an athlete. A few Broncos suffered from illness and injury, including 2015 All-WCC and AVCA All-Pacific North Region setter Kirsten Mead who sustained an ankle injury during practice. “It is definitely hard to temporarily lose a player to an injury, especially in the position as important as a setter,” said senior
outside hitter Nikki Hess. “But the biggest challenge we faced on the road was how to react after the first loss of our season.” The Broncos had little time to recuperate after their grueling five set loss to Arizona State, as just three hours later they faced to Boise State. Throughout the weekend they struggled to regain their momentum and ended the tournament with a loss to UC Davis. With league play beginning this week, the team finds themselves playing two tough matches in enemy territory. First up is #13 Brigham Young University on September 22nd. The team will then fly to southern California to play #7 University of San Diego on Sep. 24th. “We feel more than ready for league,” Hess said. “Coming off a great preseason we have nothing but confidence going into this week. We have a tough schedule starting out at BYU, however, we’ve been on the road facing tough competition for the last month so it’s nothing new to us.” Contact Claire McLoughlin at camcloughlin@scu.edu or call (408) 5544852.
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SPORTS Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Raiders March For the longest time, Bay Area football success belonged to the San Francisco 49ers. But this season, Oakland will establish themselves as the premier team of Northern California. Historically and recently, the 49ers have been one of the league’s model franchises, garnering success almost whenever they play. But after a lackluster 5-11 season in 2015, San Francisco will continue to disappoint and regret the firing of head coach Jim Harbaugh. On the other hand, the Raiders have shown nothing but promise. After over a decade of coaching carousels and inconsistent quarterback play, East Bay football began to turn around with the 2013 NFL Draft. The Raiders’ first two selections, defensive end Khalil Mack and quarterback Derek Carr, have developed into NFL stars. Last season, Carr led a dynamic offense with help from rookie deep-threat Amari Cooper, finishing with a much-improved 7-9 record. Through the first two weeks of this season, Carr’s high powered offense has not slowed down. Week 1 saw a 35-34 comeback victory over Drew Brees’ Saints, featuring a 22-point 4th quarter and a gutsy game-winning 2-point conversion. Week 2 was a bit of a letdown. The offense was able to put up 28 points, but Oakland gave up 35 to Julio Jones’ Falcons. These early defensive struggles should not spell disaster for Raiders fans. Head Coach Jack Del Rio has proven to be a defensive mind throughout his career, constructing dominant units during his time as a defensive coordinator for the Broncos and Panthers. Forget about these past two high-scoring weeks and expect Del Rio to get this young unit on the right track. The toughest AFC West competition will come from Denver and Kansas City, as early season injuries have devastated San Diego. After losing offensive emotional leader Keenan Allen to a gruesome ACL tear as well as running back Danny Woodhead, San Diego no longer has the offensive weapons to adequately compensate for their poor defense. Despite having a below average statistical season, the reigning Super Bowl champs will miss Peyton Manning more than expected. Manning’s veteran presence and leadership cannot be overlooked. Denver’s defense will still be the league’s most punishing unit, but quarterback Trevor Siemian will struggle to consistently distribute the ball to their weapons throughout the marathon that is the NFL season. Kansas City poses the biggest threat to Oakland’s hopes for a division title, touting the league’s most talented backfield, with three running backs worthy of starting in the NFL, as well as emerging superstar tight end Travis Kelce. But lingering defensive injuries will prove devastating to the Chiefs, especially among their aging stars like Tamba Hali and Derrick Johnson. Although the Raiders play in a tough division, their young high-powered offense will keep rolling for the entire season. And once the defense stiffens up, Oakland will claim its first AFC West title in over a decade. Bo Kendall is a sophomore communications major.
Summer Sports Takeaways A lot happened this summer. LeBron James brought Cleveland their first title in 52 years, Portugal hoisted the Euro Cup, Michael Phelps cemented himself as the greatest Olympian of all time and Ryan Lochte forgot he had a brain. But these were the biggest stories of the season.
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The NFL poured millions into concussion research and constantly touts their new policy, with independent doctors lining the sidelines and an extensive concussion protocol. Yet they continue to prove they’re totally inept in handling this dealdly issue. The bottom line is the league simply isn’t doing enough to protect its players. They reminded us right away, as the first game of the season was overshadowed by violations of NFL rules that put Carolina QB Cam Newton’s health at risk. Newton, the reigning MVP of the Panthers, was the victim of many vicious shots to his head. He was clearly shaken and should have completed the mandatory concussion protocol on plays that relate to head trauma, yet the only time he missed was due to an ankle injury. The NFL assures us that they’re looking into the matter, but it’s ridiculous that this gross negligence continues to happen. The current system is clearly not effective. Concussions wreck players later in life; it’s time we stop ignoring this harsh reality.
Kevin Durant shocked the leauge when he announced he was on his way to the Bay. Durant, the 2014 NBA MVP, will join forces with reigning 2-time MVP Stephen Curry and All-Stars Draymond Green and Klay Thompson—forming an absolutely lethal offense that was a game away from being back-to-back NBA championships. Durant’s decision to chase rings created an even larger target on Golden State and elevated them to the most polarizing team in the league. It really is “championship or bust” for this team. Rest assured, Lebron James will be waiting for them on the other side, ready to add to his legacy and defend Cleveland’s title.
Theo Epstein broke the Curse of the Bambino back in 2004 and he seems destined to repeat his magic and finally deliver the Cubs a World Series. Theo strung together years of successful player development that stockpiled his farm system and Manager Joe Maddon has helped a group of young prospects mature into a World Series frontrunner. The Cubs have incredible depth behind some of the brightest young superstars in the league, Anthony Rizzo and Kris Byrant. However, the foundation of the team comes from a rock solid pitching rotation from top to bottom. It’s unfair that they have Jon Lester, Jake Arrieta and the next Cy Young winner—Kyle Hendricks. Everything is truly clicking for the Cubs. This is the year they break the curse.
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Expect familiar faces to be commanding the sidelines come College Football Playoff time in January. It is evident, now more than ever, that the best college football teams are a reflection of their head coaches. The last two coaches to hoist the National Championship trophy, Nick Saban of Alabama and Urban Meyer of Ohio State have their teams on track to get back to the national championship. When both of their teams faced major tests this weekend, Saban and Meyer showed why they are such prolific winners. Ohio State faced a huge challenge at Oklahoma; Alabama, found themselves down 23 at Ole Miss. But as we have come to see, Meyer and Saban always seem to end up on the victorious side of the big games. Saban and Meyer get a focus, commitment and tenacity out of their players that is simply not replicated by other college programs.
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