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Nava, Red Sox Win World Series Program Monitors Party Scene Student body collaborates to curb excessive disruption off campus Eryn Olson
The Santa Clara It is no secret that Santa Clara has a social atmosphere, but statistics imply that it is changing for the better. Since last year, the number of student arrests in the Santa Clara neighborhood has dropped from 93 to 52. “Drunk in public” arrests have dropped from 28 to 11 during the months of September and October, according to Chief of Police Michael Sellers of the Santa Clara Police Department. Santa Clara’s Educated Partier program, which educated 29 houses last year, is a way to garner positive responses in the off-campus party scene. It is a collaborative effort between Associated Student Government, the Office of Student Life and SCPD, that informs off-campus residents on how to be responsible when hosting parties. Although it started in 2008, “over the past two years, the program has really grown and become a part of Santa Clara culture,” said Frankie Bastone, community development vice president for ASG. “Our biggest focus for this year is on safety, control and impact.” Faculty, students, residents and police officers joined in discussion about issues at the Neighborhood-University Relations Committee meeting in the University Villas on Monday. Residents raised concerns about noise levels, broken glass in the streets, vandalism and the lack of trust in their student neighbors. Students also noted that residents were making blanket statements when the issues are not black and white. “We are Santa Clara residents as well,” said Jennifer Barsanti, a junior living off-campus. “I hope that the community sees the reductions as a way that we do care.” Sellers shared statistics of the declining arrests and police house visits at the meeting. He said that the outreach amongst the police, students and university have led to these positive changes. Bastone points to the proactive measures taken by ASG and OSL, which included a day when the two organizations visited 140 houses, informing the student residents about living off-campus and about Educated Partier. “We started hitting it hard this year which helped reduce those numbers,” Bastone said. The main attraction for becoming an Educated Partier house is the first-time reduced fine. See RESIDENTS, Page 3
GRAPHIC — MALU VELTZE
Daniel Nava ‘06 was cut from the Santa Clara baseball team as a freshman but was given a second chance as a senior. Undrafted out of college, Nava played independent ball before the Boston Red Sox gave him an opportunity. In 2013, the outfielder had his best professional season, helping Boston win the World Series.
Former Bronco continues improbable career ascension Brendan Weber
The Santa Clara Daniel Nava was once cbut from his college baseball team. Now, he’s a World Series champion. The former Santa Clara baseball player, who graduated from the university in 2006, is a current member of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. Boston clinched the title on Wednesday night after winning Game 6 of the World Series 6-1 against the St. Louis Cardinals. “The Red Sox gave me an opportunity when no one else did,” said Nava in an interview with MLB Network immediately
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following Game 6. During the World Series, the right fielder, originally from Redwood City, Calif., played in five out of the six games. He went 2 for 14 with one run scored and two runs driven in. Two of Nava’s former coaches from high school and college travelled to St. Louis, Mo. to watch him play in two games over the weekend. They both said they couldn’t be more proud of witnessing their former player perform on the highest stage of the game. “When they announced the starting lineup and I saw him run out of the dugout, it was quite honestly surreal,” said Mark O’Brien, Nava’s former head coach at Santa Clara. Although Nava can now put his hands on the Commissioner’s Trophy, his road to Boston wasn’t so easy. A recent article published in the Boston Globe highlighted Nava’s career and how it has been full of ups and downs ever since he was in high school. Despite numerous instances when his future in baseball seemed murky, Nava stepped up to plate and overcame the odds.
“He is extremely resilient and just wasn’t going to take no for an answer,” said Chris Bradford, Nava’s head coach at Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. According to the Boston Globe, Nava didn’t peak many colleges’ interest coming out of high school. As a result, he chose to attend Santa Clara and attempted to walk onto the university’s baseball squad. Following tryouts, Nava was left without a jersey. After spending two years as an equipment manager for the Bronco baseball team, Nava left the university because of financial issues. His future in baseball hung by a thread. Nava transferred to the College of San Mateo, a junior college about 30 minutes away from the Santa Clara campus. He laced up his cleats, grabbed his bat and started fresh at his new home. Following a successful stint with the junior college team in which he hit an impressive .400 in two seasons, See GRADUATE’S, Page 11
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1. Italian vintners look abroad as home sales slump: It’s harvest season at the family-run vintner Emidio Pepe in central Italy and workers are wading into the vineyards, handpicking grapes and pressing them under their boots in giant wooden vats. The seasonal ritual has brought together generations of rural communities. But the final product, the highly-rated Pecorino white, is now more likely to be enjoyed in New York or Beijing than in the local village of Torano Nuovo, in the Abruzzo region. That’s because wine-
drinking in Italy, one of the world’s biggest producers, is hitting record lows, forcing many vintners to seek buyers abroad. Consumption is at its weakest since Italy was unified as a country in 1861. The most immediate cause has been the economic downturn, which has pinched incomes. But that has just accelerated what has been a decades-long slide in consumption. Italians are expected to drink 40 liters a head this year. From AP Reports.
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2. Congo army regains town of Rumangabo: The Congolese army, who just one year ago abandoned their posts and fled in the face of an advancing rebel army, succeeded on Monday in taking back the fifth rebel-held town in what appears to be a turning point in the conflict. The civilian population, which reportedly suffered grave abuses under the rebels, poured into the streets to welcome the soldiers, running alongside their tanks. Women threw flowers. Men picked palm leaves off of the nearby trees and waved them. The United Nations
envoy to Congo told the Security Council it was the military end of the M23 rebel group. “I confirm that we have just taken the city of Rumangabo,” said Congolese military spokesman Lt. Col. Olivier Hamuli. “(We) entered the city at 11 a.m. and were met by the applause of the population.” Soldiers took back Kiwanja, Rutshuru, Buhumba and Kibumba. Rumangabo is the most important militarily, because it is one of the largest camps in Congo’s east. From AP Reports.
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4. Chemical weapons inspectors in Syria miss deadline: International inspectors overseeing the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile have missed an early deadline in a brutally-tight schedule after security concerns prevented them from visiting two sites linked to Damascus’ chemical program. Experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons were to have checked all 23 of Syria’s declared chemical sites by Sunday, but the organization said Monday that inspectors have visited only 21 because of security is-
3. United Kingdom prime minister threatens to act against press over leaks: British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday threatened unspecified action over the Guardian newspaper’s disclosures of American intelligence material, saying officials would find it tough to stand back if the media doesn’t show enough restraint over what they publish. Britain has no First Amendment-like protection guaranteeing freedom of the press from official interference, and its Official Secrets Act punishes the unauthorized dis-
closure of classified material, but successive governments have generally relied on informal lobbying to keep sensitive national security stories out of the news. Cameron’s government has so far opted not to go to court to gag the paper, but government’s patience was running out. “The approach we have taken is to try to talk to the press and explain how damaging some of these things can be,” he said, outlining his strategy. From AP Reports.
sues. While there are no consequences for missing the deadline, the group’s failure to meet it underscores the ambitious timeline as well as the risks its inspectors face in carrying out their mission in the middle of Syria’s civil war. The OPCW director-general has said in the past that temporary cease-fires may have to be negotiated between rebels and forces loyal to President Bashar Assad to reach some sites. From AP Reports.
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Residents Educated Sculptress’ Art Displayed Continued from Page 1
If given an administrative citation by the police, the house can contact Bastone, who will work with Officer Tyson Green and the SCPD to reduce the payment. Houses pay in full the second time, and on the third citation, their house can be removed from the Educated Partier program, although Bastone said that it usually does not get that far. Educated Partier houses display a sticker in their front window to represent their involvement with the program. This also signals to students that the house is trained and can help if something goes wrong. Trainings are scheduled once per quarter, but may increase depending on the program’s popularity. The training session informs student residents about emergency response techniques, fire and safety codes and noise and crowd control. To commit to the program, at least one or two people who live in the house are “sober monitors” during parties, identifying themselves with bright orange shirts with the word “sober” on them. Police talk with them if any problems arise. So far, seven houses have been trained. In order to be an Educated Partier house, at least 50 percent of the house residents must be over 21 years old. According to Bastone, the offcampus community is very young and many of the residents will not turn 21 until later this year. He be-
lieves that the number will be at or above last year’s figure by winter and spring quarters. The program’s new goal is to educate and involve on-campus students. Starting in 2014, more Educated Partier programs will be held in residence halls. “The people living at the houses are going to feel the negative effects, especially with neighbors,” Bastone said. Residents from the houses on Alviso Street and the Greek life houses have already expressed interest to Bastone about holding more cleanups on Saturday mornings. Bastone wants feedback from the community on a more casual, frequent basis and suggested that student groups host picnics or barbecues to bring the neighborhood community together. “It’s not just fully focused on students in educated partier houses, but on the whole off-campus community,” said Bastone. Most people know about Educated Partier through the neon tanks, which act as the off-campus house map. The tanks were not sold last year, so the demand for them is high. Bastone said that ASG hopes to preview the tanks, which are currently being ordered, with a limited sale at the end of fall quarter and then sell mass quantities during winter and spring.
“It’s not just fully focused on students in Educated Partier houses”
Contact Eryn Olson at eolson@ scu.du or call (408) 554-4852.
Consciousness created with “Silence of Women” Naushaba Khan
The Santa Clara Without speaking a word, Carol Turner delivers her impression of the historical suppression of women over 98 times through visual aids. The “Silence of Women” art exhibit, sponsored by the Catala Club, is currently on display in the Archives and Special Collection Gallery on the third floor of the Harrington Learning Commons. Turner’s exhibit consists of 98 women’s faces of all nationalities and ages. The faces are partially covered, symbolizing the loss of women’s voices, according to Jen Stirling, Associate Director of Development. In addition, there are letters written by memorable women from the past voicing their own stories and giving advice to women of coming generations. One notable piece in the exhibit is a plaster cast of a woman hiding under a cloak. “It is striking when you first walk in because the sculpture is only of the cover and the model of the woman has been removed,” said Stirling. “It makes you think of how many women do not get to participate in society or public view and how many stories have been lost to the ages because women were not allowed to speak up.” When the de Saisset Museum looked into bringing this exhibit to campus, there was a two-year waiting list for the booking. The Development Office coordinated
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Freshman Yvette Bea browses the sculptures and art in the “Silence of Women” exhibit on display in the Archives and Special Collection Gallery on the third floor of the library.
with a friend of the university, Colleen Wilcox, and the Catala Club to provide the appropriate funding for the display of this exhibit. The Catala Club is a women’s organization dedicated to “Service, Support and Spirituality.” Their main activities are directed toward providing financial scholarship aid to qualified undergraduate students. The club supports educational programs and functions centered around academic goals and particularly welcomes women of all faiths — alumni, mothers and relatives of students or Jesuits, benefactors, faculty and any friends of the university. The Catala Club hopes Turner’s art exhibit will promote arts at the university and engage others. “I believe this exhibit is a great conversation starter and I hope it gets the Santa Clara community
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Mass Held to Remember Those Who Have Died Members of the community who have lost loved ones over the past year are intended to come together in the month of November. Santa Clara will be hosting the Feast of All Saints on Nov. 1 along with the Commemoration of All Souls on Nov. 2 to begin the annual Month of Remembrance of the Roman Catholic Church. “This is a month set apart when we specifically honor the canonized saints throughout the ages,”
said Gregory Schultz, Director of Liturgy and Music, “and we call to mind and heart all those who have died, particularly family and friends, as well as all those who have gone before us in faith.” The Mass of Remembrance will take place on Nov. 1. Schultz mentioned two additional related traditions. The Altar of Remembrance in the rear of the Mission Church is established in celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Also, The Book of Names is open for the public to inscribe the names of the deceased, for whom prayers are later offered. All are welcome to attend the
feast, and to bring mementos of their loved ones to place on the altar. At the mass, the community will gather in prayer for these lost and to celebrate for the lives they once lived. “We hope that those who attend this celebration will find strength and solidarity with others who have lost a loved one, whether recently or in the past,” says Schultz. “In addition, all who gather will experience the beginning of the richness of the entire Month of Remembrance.” From staff reports. Email news@ thesantaclara.org.
Contact Naushaba Khan at nkhan@scu.edu or call (408) 5544852.
CAMPUS SAFETY 10/27: The Swig Hall fire alarm was activated by a student cooking popcorn in a microwave. CSS responded.
Students gathered outside in front of the Benson Memorial Center on Tuesday and Wednesday to check out and buy an eclectic range of posters sold by vendors. Some popular promotional movie posters and artwork were printed and sold.
talking,” said Stirling. “It is well done and beautifully displayed in the library space.” The exhibit encourages women to not only discover their voices, but be assertive. There is an interactive part of the exhibit that asks viewers to respond to the following question: “If you had a voice, what would you say?” The exhibit is, thus, intended not only to bring visibility to the Catala Club and to share Turner’s artistic work, but also to engage the community. It encourages students, faculty and staff to voice their opinions during the panel discussion, “The Silence of Women,” hosted by Women’s and Gender Studies on Jan. 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Alcohol Related Medical Emergency 10/27: A student reported that he discovered a non-affiliate male lying on the ground intoxicated and unconscious, and brought him to campus for medical assistance. SCU EMS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics were contacted and responded. The non-affiliate was transported to Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center by paramedics 10/27: A student was reported intoxicated and in need of medical assistance in the Dunne Hall lobby. CSS, SCU EMS, SCPD, SCFD and paramedics responded. The student was transported to El Camino Hospital by paramedics. 10/27: A student was reported intoxicated and asleep on a toilet. CSS and SCU EMS responded. 10/30: A student was reported ill
due to excessive alcohol consumption while at The Hut. CSS and SCU EMS responded.
Found Property 10/24: Money wrapped around an Earthquakes game ticket was found and turned in to the CSS office. 10/26: A microphone and a stand were found outside of Locatelli Student Activity Center and were turned in to the CSS office. 10/26: A driver’s license from Mexico was found and turned in to the CSS office. 10/26: A skateboard was found unattended in a classroom and was turned in to the CSS office for safekeeping until claimed. 10/28: A set of keys and a flash drive were found hanging in an office door by CSS. The items were brought to the Campus Safety office and the owner was notified.
Informational Report 10/28: A vehicle accidentally struck another parked vehicle due to driver error in the Mission Lot. No one was injured. CSS responded to document the incident. 10/29: A non-affiliate juvenile performing stunts on a bicycle on the Benson Memorial Center sidewalk collided with a CSS officer on a Segway knocking the officer to the ground. The juvenile then fled from the scene. 10/27: A bicycle was reported stolen from a McLaughlin bike rack. From Campus Safety reports. Email news@thesantaclara.org.
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Alumnus Designs Efficient Mobile Software Mass discussions facilitated with new technology Sophie Mattson
The Santa Clara Quad, application created specifically to organize communication for large groups on college campuses, allows up to 200 people to message each other in a collective space. Users can send voice clips, photos and stickers as well as share locations with each other. The app was designed by Appsurdity, a mobile application development company founded in 2012 that was the brainchild of Matthew Murphy, a 2002 Santa Clara alumnus. “College groups are the main way of shaping a student’s college experience, and since communication is so key for how these groups make things happen, we needed to build a better communication vehicle for these groups and it needed to be mobile,” said Murphy. The idea for Quad was first conceived following discussions Murphy had with his interns over the summer, where it was recognized that campus organizations primarily communicate with their members using email and Listserv, a program that allows emails to be sent to specific lists of people.
The fact that mobile communication applications such as Groupme do not allow chats of more than 50 people prevents groups from using them as a substitute for email. According to Murphy, other mobile communication applications limit the number of people in group chats, and only allow users to establish connections with people they already know. Murphy finds this cumbersome, especially if a user is a freshman on campus who wants to meet new people. Quad solves this problem by allowing users to communicate with others who aren’t in their address books. There are also different kinds of spaces in which communication can take place depending on the type of conversation, including public quads, private quads and hidden quads, in which users must be invited. After taking three months, Appsurdity launched Quad in September, just in time for the new school year. Quad is currently used by a total of 2,000 schools across the country. Appsurdity utilizes the university brand ambassador program. Students are assigned missions every week, which include reaching out to club presidents, teachers and teacher assistants to recruit new Quad users. Santa Clara currently has two brand ambassadors from Appsurdity, which Murphy hopes to expand.
Brand Promoted New program educates students on life transitions Eryn Olson
The Santa Clara The move from high school to college can be tough. Adjusting to the workforce after college can be even more of a struggle. SCUBrand4U is a new personal brand management program that helps undergraduate students transition smoothly into college from high school, and later, into a career. H. Buford Barr, business and communication professor at Santa Clara, founded and directs SCUBrand4U. He promotes the program to students and parents as a way to receive a great return on their edu-
“Students get more out of their education than just a ton of facts.” cational investment. “These are life-changing moments that this program, if successful, will truly make the Santa Clara education experience much more valuable,” said Barr. There are three branches within the program: High School 2 College, Personal Branding and College 2 Career. HS2C caters to freshmen, and stresses building relationships with professors, exploring career options and joining on-campus clubs. The Personal Branding work-
shops include an exercise created by Fred Hoar, a Silicon Valley public relations and marketing executive and Santa Clara professor who died in 2004. With College 2 Career, students learn about the differences between college and the business world. Kate Peters Bushnell said, “Millennials I’m meeting are struggling with transitioning into a career.” She listed on a sheet of paper 12 things she wished she had learned in college, including engagement, being open to change, asking questions and networking. Through SCUBrand4U, Barr said, “Students get more out of their education than just a ton of facts.” SCUBrand4U hosted six sessions last week in the residence halls on campus and in the University Villas. The average turnout was 23 students. Barr said he wants to implement some kind of incentive to increase its popularity. He cited how two or three of the 28 colleges in the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities have already made the personal branding program a graduation requirement. Barr said how he would love to see the program used during freshman summer orientation. “Students are our raw material,” Barr said. “We are taking raw material and turning it into a polished product so that they can bring value to the people who hire them.” SCUBrand4U began last year as a pilot program. During the fall of 2012, 80 students attended the HS2C session in Dunne Hall. Only two students showed up for the next session, partly due to its location in Lucas Hall and the rainy weather. There will be two College 2 Career sessions on Jan. 30 and Feb. 18. Two Personal Branding workshops will occur on April 24 and May 14. Contact Eryn Olson at eolson@scu. edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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About 2,000 schools across the country have started utilizing Quad since the application was launched about seven weeks ago. It aids large organizations with communication, allowing up to 200 people in one space to message each other and share photos.
“We would like to have four or five ambassadors at Santa Clara from many different kinds of organizations to work together and help spread the word,” said Murphy. “We like people who are energetic, social in nature and that are excited about Quad’s mission to transform groups on college campuses.”
Santa Clara senior Kate Treacy, a social media intern for Appsurdity, thinks that Quad is an ideal resource for Santa Clara because of the capabilities it gives students. “Santa Clara students want to make things happen, make a difference and make their mark in the world. But they also want to have
fun, make friends and express themselves,” Treacy said. “This is exactly what Quad wants to give students: a powerful platform for connecting, mobilizing and doing big things.” Contact Sophie Mattson at smattson@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
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Marcel Weiland
Leave Campaign Finance Rights Alone
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side with the 57 percent. In the debate over campaign contribution limits, there are those who believe such monetary donations equate to political speech, and are thus protected under the First Amendment and those who don’t. According to a 2009 Gallup poll, 57 percent of Americans believe that campaign-giving constitutes political speech. I side with the majority of Americans for the simple fact that campaign contributions purchase political communication, a right that cannot be negated nor infringed upon. Campaigns are all about getting the message out to the public. The more visible a candidate can
Constitutional rights do not exist with the caveat that everyone should have the equal ability to exercise them. be through signs, ads and commercials, the more likely he or she is to be successful. Contributions to these campaigns are an expression of free speech because they are a way for a voter to help their preferred candidate pay for the visibility they need to win. It’s a clear-cut statement of support. In the U.S. Supreme Court case McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, Shaun McCutcheon, a Colorado businessman, is seeking to lift federal political contribution limits. If the Supreme Court sides with McCutcheon, biennial federal contribution limits would likely be lifted, allowing individuals to contribute any amount of money to federal candidates and committees. In the arguments made before the Supreme Court, the interpretation of the First Amendment and its application for federal contribution limits played a central role. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg summarized one of the major arguments against McCutcheon, saying, “These limits promote expression ... democratic participation, because what they require the candidate to do is ... try to raise money more broadly in the electorate ... then the little people will count some, and you won’t have the super-affluent as the speakers that will control the elections.” Encouraging candidates to court the “little people” instead of relying on the affluent for the lion’s share of political contributions may sound like a reasonable argument in support of contribution limits. However, like many other arguments which were made before the court, it is subsumed by a broader reality: As soon as free speech is de-
fined as anything else, it ceases to be free. There are two key points to remember in any discussion of the First Amendment and how it should be applied in numerous situations of individual expression. First, the right to free speech is a negative right embedded in the Constitution. This means that, by the very nature of the right, the government is obligated to not infringe or abridge that right. Negative rights exist in the Constitution to protect our freedoms from the actions of others. Our right to free speech implies a negative duty on the government, such that all branches of the government are not to interfere in our expressions of speech whether political, religious or otherwise. Second, the rights of rich and poor are the same. The ability of the wealthy to exercise their rights should not be limited by the financial constraints of the middle class. Constitutional rights do not exist with the caveat that everyone should have the equal ability to exercise them. For example, some people can afford to exercise their Second Amendment right in the purchase of a firearm and others cannot. Financial disparity notwithstanding, there is no limit on the amount of guns an individual can own or the amount of money he can spend purchasing them, nor should there be. Such a limit would be antithetical to the principles our country was founded on, the principles of individual liberty and freedom.
As soon as free speech is defined as anything else, it ceases to be free. It is for the same reason that there should be no limit on the amount of money an individual can spend exercising their right to free speech. If someone can afford a megaphone for their speech, there can be no law against them using it in a non-disruptive manner. The right to free speech exists outside of and separate from the government. This distinction is fundamental to the freedoms we enjoy in the United States because our rights are not derived from the government and the government is not the final arbiter. We are. If we are truly free to choose our leaders, then we must be free to express our political opinions. Free speech is tantamount to a free society. Marcel Weiland is a senior political science major.
Alexandra Armas
Lack of Health Service is Sickening
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Cowell Student Health Center is supposed to be the go-to resource for students who fall ill on campus. However, a lack of availability for in-person appointments makes Cowell less reliable, increasing the risk of diseases spreading from student to student.
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alking around campus, one can hear the sniffling of runny noses and grumbling of heavy coughs. The number of empty seats in class is increasing weekly. It’s that time of year when diseases are passed from student to student until it seems that the whole campus is sick. And where we all go for refuge, medicine and a note excusing us from class is the Cowell Student Health Center. However, Cowell had the reputation of providing less than excellent service to students already, and now students are even more skeptical of their only option for healthcare on campus. In the past, when a student was sick, they could make an appointment to see someone in Cowell. Getting seen was never easy — especially at a single day’s notice. It
is even more difficult now. Cowell is supposed to be a dependable resource for students, yet it seems to be overwhelmed, allowing students to get away with faking an illness to get out of class. To get a note, all you have to do is call and say you’re sick. No proof is necessary to receive a note, and furthermore no evidence of actual illness is necessary to receive medication. Cowell is trying to be efficient, but is doing it the wrong way. Teachers seem to be catching on that a student can easily get a note of excuse, so it may be very soon when a note from Cowell is meaningless, which is unfair to the students that are actually sick. Parents and students pay their hard-earned dollars for tuition — and for the university’s health insurance if someone is not otherwise covered — but they are not
getting what they pay for. Yes, students are getting a preliminary diagnosis and medication, but they’re not getting treatment. They’re not getting the service experience that a doctor should provide. Students don’t leave Cowell feeling comforted, reassured or healthy, and that’s a problem. Students don’t trust Cowell and opt not to seek treatment for sickness, which has lasting effects on themselves and other students. Instead of going to the doctor, students go to class, spread their germs, get sicker and fall behind. Maybe Cowell needs its own doctor to fix its ailments. It shouldn’t take monumental surgery, just a couple bandages and old-fashioned tender-loving care. Alexandra Armas is a senior communication major.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor, I am puzzled by the fact that your Oct. 24, 2013 article on the race for the 17th Congressional District did not mention the incumbent, U.S. Representative Mike Honda and the fact that Honda has been a very good friend to Santa Clara over the years.
Enraged? Annoyed? Write a letter to the Editor: Email: letters@thesantaclara. org Mail: Box 3190, Santa Clara, CA, 95053-3190
Not only did he help us get federal grants to plan and build the new library, but he has also supported many policies that align with the values that Santa Clara espouses. For example, he is a strong advocate for comprehensive immigration reform and the need to provide additional funding for Pell grants.
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Perhaps the students at Santa Clara could try to sponsor a debate that would allow them to hear from both candidates who want to represent the 17th Congressional District. Jim Purcell Special Assistant to the President, Santa Clara University
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Carly Cleverly
Facebook Decline Due to a Lack of “Cool� A
t one time, one site reigned supreme in popularity and consumed the time we did not have to spare: Facebook. Status updates, photo browsing and relentless scrolling on newsfeeds were the activities that occupied us on the web. So how did Facebook depreciate from an all-consuming activity to a site that is visited less frequently? Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Vine, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snapchat — it’s no wonder Facebook is decreasing in popularity. “Results of a survey measuring teenage interest in social networks indicates that now Facebook might have to be the one to figure out how to stay cool with the younger crowd,� according to a 2013 ABC News article. The competition for social media platforms is at an all-time high and Facebook appears incapable of keeping up. The Facebook newsfeed is now replaced with Instagram photo posts, Vine video clips and Twitter feeds. In a recent online editorial, Huffington Post illuminates that many complain that Facebook’s “size, privacy risks and tendency to incite drama has made it a ‘social burden.’� Junior Bryce Mariano, web design engineer, reflected on why he used Facebook so infrequently. “It became a nuisance,� said Mariano. “I cancelled all notification emails from Facebook and people would actually get mad at me for not responding to their messages and friend requests. I just never checked
Facebook.� After deleting his account, Mariano is no longer obligated to the responsibilities of constant online checking and upkeep that are the fine-print duties of a Facebook account holder. In a Forbes article published in August, Chris Hoffman found that people “are moving away from social networks like Facebook that are linked to their real identity and towards other networks where they use pseudonyms that aren’t their real names.� Instead of constructing an identity based off one’s self on Facebook, it is now preferential to create an entirely new persona through other social mediums. In a sense, Facebook has evolved into a site where people distort interpretations of themselves, which are put on display for people to make preconceived judgments on an individual’s online character. The genuine disposition of a person is substituted for carefully selected photos and sensibly written comments that contribute to the image desired. “Facebook is taking away from the authenticity of friendship,� said David Aguila, a pre-law senior. But how can this be true if Facebook was created with the intention of maintaining connections? It is clear that the legitimacy of an individual online is not a solid foundation on which to build a relationship. As made popular by the MTV show “Catfish,� the Facebook platform makes it easy for someone
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Since launching on the Harvard University campus in 2004, Facebook has gained over one billion active users. However, Facebook is losing its appeal to younger, more tech-savvy users to sites that are simple to use and don’t rely on a person’s real information.
to con people into fake friendships or relationships due to the simplicity of creating a false identity. “If an individual really matters to you, you go out of your way to keep that individual in your life,� said Aguila. Sure, Facebook is useful for maintaining social connections, but these connections aren’t necessarily friendships. Aguila believes that Facebook should be used for those who are more along the lines
of acquaintances (club members, classmates, colleagues, etc.). Bioengineering junior Casey O’Brien sees the improbability and impossibility of maintaining relationships through Facebook. “You’re friends with a ridiculous amount of people who you are not close to or hang out with,� said O’Brien. If these relationships are treated with an occasional like, poke or comment, are they true friendships?
Facebook is now on the outskirts of what is perceived today to be a strong, social networking site. The lack of authenticity, the abundance of maintenance and existence of other popular social sites makes it, at best, simply outdated. Taken together, these flaws contribute to the probable termination of my own Facebook account. Carly Cleverly is a senior English major.
Andrew Metzger
Listen to More Opera
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hen you hear the word “opera,� what comes to mind? A rotund man warbling in a tuxedo? The fat viking lady? Your grandparents out on an old-person date? These are fair assumptions. The image of a fat man in a tuxedo comes from the popularity of the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti, one of the most famous voices in classical music. The image of a fat lady wearing viking horns stems from Brunhilde, a character in Richard Wagner’s epic four-opera cycle from the 1800s entitled “Der Ring des Nibelungen.� The idea of a four-part epic on the subject of a powerful ring might also sound familiar if you’re into J. R. R. Tolkein. As for your dear old grandparents, it’s possible that they just have good taste in music. But the predominance of elderly patrons has also been a problem plaguing opera houses around the world. Young people just don’t seem to care about it. Opera consists of athleticism, danger and excitement that dwells on some of the rawest, most ineffable elements of the human experience. There’s a misconception that some people just have “operatic� voices. Just as in athletics, pure talent can only carry you so far. Opera singers train for years, learning all the intricacies of their voice and developing a healthy singing technique. This involves finding and releasing all sources of tension in the body and maximizing natural resonance in order to fill concert halls without artificial amplification. When a great opera singer combines this Olympic-caliber athleticism with a free and beautiful sound
that overwhelms the hall, nothing in the world is more thrilling. While operatic singers aren’t necessarily required to have more range than pop singers, they are required to maintain a consistent sound through all vocal registers. Whereas male pop singers like Frank Ocean often sing high notes in falsetto (the vocal range used for Mickey Mouse), an operatic tenor trains himself to sing those same high notes with the same full sound with which he sings his low and middle ranges. And let’s not forget that opera isn’t just a style of music. Opera is a combination between music and theater that allows the performers to go beyond acting and beyond the written word. The full-bodied style of opera allows the singers to explore elements of the human experience that simply can’t be put into words. Stories of love, lust, revenge, redemption and even comedy can be approached from an angle that is inaccessible by film, novel or visual art. Perhaps more than anything, it’s this unique angle that makes opera an art form worthy of appreciation by more than just the silver fox crowd. I’m not saying opera should replace pop music on your iPod. With all the innovation going on right now in popular music it would be silly to ignore the genius of artists like Kanye West and Radiohead. All I’m saying is that opera is a unique and exciting form of music that deserves a spot in your library. Andrew Metzger is a senior music and environmental science double major.
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Kids on Campus Cure Their Candy Cravings Trick-or-Treat Street excites community Dan Hanower
Associate Reporter
KEVIN BOEHNLEIN — THE SANTA CLARA
Annual event Trick-or-Treat Street brought the children of faculty members as well as from nearby neighborhoods to residence halls to trick-or-treat on Tuesday. The event helped bring together students and the local community with some all-ages holiday fun.
How to Enjoy a Happy Halloween
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Halloween at Santa Clara usually conjures up images of — let’s just say “off-campus events.” However, that’s not all that Santa Clara students do to show their Halloween spirit. Throughout the week, a number of Halloweenthemed events have happened all over campus, from costume contests to pumpkin carvings. Trick-or-Treat Street, which took place in Dunne, McLaughlin and Walsh Halls was one of the most highly-anticipated events. For an hour on Tuesday, kids from the community, including some faculty members’ children, toured through the residence halls and trick-or-treated in full Halloween garb and spirit. Junior Victoria Cruz, a community facilitator in Dunne Hall, helped with the event. “Its just a very safe environment for the kids to go trick-or-treating,” said Cruz. Parents were able to rest easy knowing their children were safe and sound, and the kids also delighted in their time at Santa Clara — not simply because they got candy. Junior Jeneé Dampier, also a community facilitator in Dunne,
has worked on this event twice now. “They really enjoyed being with other kids and seeing the college students,” said Dampier. “The kids definitely had a lot of fun.” However, the kids who were trick-or-treating were not the only ones who appreciated the experience. Students also got into the candy-filled Halloween spirit and enjoyed having the young kids and their parents in the residence halls. Freshman Sam Peterson even dressed up to pass out candy. “It just made it more fun for the kids,” Peterson said. In addition, students who dressed up felt festive and participated in the event. “It’s a nice chance for the kids to go out and do something fun for Halloween,” said Peterson. “I know I would have liked it as a kid.” For some students, having the event in the midst of midterms may have made it difficult to feel festive for such a lighthearted holiday. Sophomore Theo Merriam, on the other hand, thought that trick-ortreating might help to relieve some of the stress from school. “I thought it would be a great break from studying,” said Merriam.“It was great to see the smiles on their faces. They were all really happy to receive candy.” Even though college students might be a bit old to trick-or-treat themselves, this event showed that Broncos still feel the Halloween spirit. Contact Dan Hanower at dhanower@scu.edu.
Halloween Festivities Kick Off With Pumpkin Carving Event
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We’ve all been receiving free sweets for years, and now is our chance to give back. Spend your Halloween helping those in need, whether it be at The Salvation Army in San Jose or right here on campus. Join fellow students in Sunday’s “Red Cup Clean-Up” event.
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Having trouble deciding whether you want to be Freddy Krueger, a Spartan warrior or the Candyman? Dress up as all three by swapping costumes with friends. It’s a great way to instill the originality and excitement that makes Halloween an extremely fun holiday.
HORROR MOVIE FEST
Spend Halloween night binging on B-rated horror flicks, accompanied by popcorn and candy. It’s a classic way to enjoy the fear and trepidation that make up the Halloween spirit. “The Exorcist” and “Friday the 13th” are classics that can be watched year after year.
ASHLEY CABRERA — THE SANTA CLARA
Students got in the holiday spirit by carving pumpkins in Sanfilippo Hall on Monday. The event was open to all and provided students with pumpkins and materials necessary to make their very own jack-o’-lantern to welcome Halloween week.
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Lauren’s Locales: Maze Ends Season of Fright
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The annual corn maze at G&M Farms will end its month-long fright event on Halloween.
Lauren Bonney
The Santa Clara It’s the most “spooktacular” day of the year. Today is the day to get all of your last-minute costumes, candy corn cravings and pumpkin
carving done. It’s Halloween. And before your evening festivities begin, there is no better way to celebrate than going to a pumpkin patch and wandering around a six-acre cornfield maze. G&M Farms, in the lovely Liver-
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Thumbs down to expensive costumes. Thumbs down to being too old to trick-or-treat.
Submit Thumbs up or Thumbs down to sameza@scu.edu.
more Valley, offers some of the best autumnal fun around. The farm’s beautiful grounds offer sunny activities in the fresh fall air that will make anyone feel young at heart. G&M Farms has been voted the Bay Area’s best seasonal attraction by Diablo Magazine and has even been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman. The farm is located off I-580 and welcomes people of all ages. During your visit, you can lounge on hay bales, pet some farm animals, ride the cow train or just enjoy the sunshine. Be sure to peruse the pumpkin patch to pick out that perfectlyshaped orange squash for some epic carving. Or stop by the produce stand to pick up some of the farms freshest fruits and veggies. You can also buy some colorful gourds or Indian corn to make any table or front porch holiday-ready. For the ultimate Halloween experience, check out the six-acre
cornfield maze. Once visitors enter this massive labyrinth, it is easy to become lost wandering through the tall corn stalks. For a tamer maze experience, visit the farm during the day so you can find your way out in the daylight rather than the dark. However, if you seek a classic Halloween thrill, roam the maze at night. Beware as creepy creatures and frightening faces jump out at you around every dark corner. Bring a flashlight — only if you are afraid of the dark. Once you have found your way out of the maze, make sure to take a break and recover at the dessert truck and snack on some yummy holiday treats. Fully indulge in the holiday spirit for the last of the spooky season and stop by the G&M Farms.
Jack-o’-Lantern The first jack-o’-lantern carving originated in Ireland. But instead of pumpkins, the Irish hollowed out beets and turnips in order to carve silly or spooky faces.
Trick-or-Treat The tradition of asking for candy on Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to soothe spirits roaming the streets at night.
Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
Mixtape Society Unites and Excites Music lovers add variety to their libraries in new club John Flynn
Associate Reporter “When was the last time someone made you a CD?” asks Matt Lester, founder of the SCU Mixtape Society. Lester has started a new club on campus dedicated to sharing music the old fashioned way — personalized mixes exchanged on CDs. The society meets every Sunday night for 15 to 20 minutes to swap customized mixtapes with one another. Members bring a CD, place it in a bag and then take turns choosing CDs at random from the bag. Then they find who made the CD they chose, and discuss the choices on the playlist with them. Members compile mixes of their
favorite songs, and instead of rolling eyes when another member does not know a band, they explain the tunes. The meetings are relaxed and characterized by curiosity and enthusiasm for new music. Lester started the society in order to combine his joy of sharing music with the personal touch that only a hand-prepared mixtape can provide. Although the Mixtape Society could have used Dropbox or some other file sharing website to complete this task, Lester felt that without the human face-to-face interaction between members, sharing music was not quite as special. “You get the personal touch, too (as opposed to Dropbox),” said Ryan Rishi, a member of the society. “You get to know the other person.” For members, it is appealing to have a conversation and connect with other people over music, especially in the impersonal file sharing age. Music interest can reveal a lot
about a person’s character, and a whole playlist can give a brief, but detailed, glimpse into their life and personality. When a person shares the music they love, the receiver listens to it with them in mind, and can enjoy it on a deeper level, knowing what it means to somebody else. The mixtape has begun to die off in recent years, its decomposing matter fertilizing the growth of iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. But it still reigns supreme when providing the personal touch to a collection of music. Sacrificing the classic signature of mixtapes for convenience is something that has become prevalent in our digital culture. The SCU Mixtape Society feels that spending 15 minutes a week is more than worth the commitment to share their love of music — love that is shared one CD at a time. Contact John Flynn at jfflynn@scu. edu.
What are you dressing as for Halloween?
Clara Leblanc, ’14
Robbie Waddell, ’14
Sarah Pons, ’14
Remy Hataishi, ’14
Travis Ta ’16
“I’m going to be a roll of toilet paper.”
“Scooby-Doo.”
“A crazy psychopath.”
“I’m going to be Pikachu and the fox from ‘What Does the Fox Say?’”
“The cop from ‘Reno 911.’”
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TOP REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR COUCH THIS WEEK
SEE “TRICK ‘R TREAT,” 11/1 HORRORDVDS.COM
10/31 | THURSDAY Bumpin’ Pumpkin Time: 7:45 p.m. Location: Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center Why Go? Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween on campus? Join Core Christian Fellowship for a night of free fun, food, a costume contest, dancing and more. Reverse Trick-or-Treating Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Campisi and Sanfilippo Halls Why Go? Stay healthy and happy with Reverse Trick-or-Treating. Get free candy and health info from Community Facilitators who will be going door-to-door. Social Dance Lessons Time: 8 p.m. Location: Malley Center Multipurpose Room Why Go? Happy Feet Social Dancing Club will be hosting a groovin’ good time by teaching basic social dancing skills. Beginner or pro, all are welcome to spend their Halloween dancing the night away. Haunted House and Maze Time: 9 p.m. Location: Campisi Hall Basement Why Go? Enjoy a classic Halloween activity with this spooky event. Make your way through the haunted maze and be ready for a scary good time.
“Trick ‘r Treat” Movie Showing Time: 9 p.m. Location: Campisi Hall Basement Why Go? If you want a truly freaky Halloween experience, come watch “Trick ‘r Treat,” a horror movie about four interwoven stories that happen on Halloween. Enjoy free popcorn but be prepared to sleep with one eye open.
11/2 | SATURDAY Worm Composting Workshop Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: The Forge Garden Why Go? If you are not a student who lives on campus, and can’t receive a personal compost pail, attend this workshop and learn how to easily turn your food scraps into amazing compost, the truest form of recycling. Fully assembled worm bins will be available.
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11/3 | SUNDAY Red Cup Clean-Up Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Sobrato Commons Why Go? Help the community refresh after Halloween festivities by cleaning up trash outside. A group of students will meet for this service project before heading out to pick up red cups and more.
11/1 | FRIDAY Dia de los Muertos Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Sobrato Commons Why Go? Celebrate the Day of the Dead with traditional food and music. Make an altar, make decorations and commemorate those who are lost but not forgotten.
SEE “THE MOTEL LIFE,” 11/4
SEE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, 11/1 MALU VELTZE — THE SANTA CLARA
Hirsch, Dakota Fanning and more. This free advanced screening will be a great way to see the work of a previous student and enjoy a fascinating film.
that even relevant to 21st century college students? Is sex spiritual and sacred as well as physical and emotional? Come discuss the complex topic of God and sex with a panel of campus ministers.
11/5 | TUESDAY
11/6 WEDNESDAY
11/4 | MONDAY “The Motel Life” Film Screening Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Recital Hall Why Go? Santa Clara alumnus Liam Satre-Meloy will be screening feature film “The Motel Life,” a work which he co-produced. The film stars Emile
God and Sexuality Panel Discussion Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Kennedy Commons Why Go? What do the Bible and the church say about sex, and is
Study Abroad 101 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Daly Science Center, Room 207 Why Go? All students who wish to study abroad during the
2014-2015 academic year must attend one of the Study Abroad 101 information sessions. Led by the International Programs Office staff, peer advisors and the international ambassadors, these sessions will introduce students to the study abroad policies and procedures, program options, eligibility requirements, cost, financial aid policy, application deadlines, procedures and more. To suggest events for the calendar please contact Summer Meza at sameza@ scu.edu.
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STANDINGS Men’s Soccer Team Loyola Marymount Gonzaga Portland Santa Clara Saint Mary’s San Francisco San Diego
WCC 4-1-1 2-1-3 3-3-0 3-3-0 2-2-2 2-3-1 0-3-3
Overall 8-3-2 7-3-3 8-6-0 6-8-0 4-6-4 5-7-2 4-6-4
WCC 5-0-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 2-3-1 2-3-0 1-4-0 0-4-1 0-6-0
Overall 11-3-1 13-2-1 11-4-1 9-5-2 10-7-0 3-10-3 6-10-0 5-9-1 5-8-3 3-14-0
WCC 10-1 9-2 8-3 6-4 6-5 5-6 4-7 4-7 2-8 0-11
Overall 17-4 17-3 12-7 10-10 11-9 11-8 11-11 8-12 7-12 0-20
WWPA* 1-1 1-1 3-0 0-4 1-0 1-2
Overall 13-10 11-10 11-10 13-13 9-12 5-11
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Frisbees Fly High at Bellomy
Women’s Soccer Team Santa Clara (No. 9) Portland (No. 11) Brigham Young (No. 20) Pepperdine San Diego Pacific Saint Mary’s Gonzaga San Francisco Loyola Marymount
Women’s Volleyball Team Brigham Young (No. 19) San Diego (No. 9) Saint Mary’s San Francisco Loyola Marymount Pepperdine Pacific Gonzaga Santa Clara Portland
Men’s Water Polo Team Santa Clara (No. 14) Loyola Marymount (No. 12) UC San Diego (No. 10) California Baptist (No. 20) UC Davis (No. 17) Air Force
*Western Water Polo Association
UPCOMING GAMES Men’s Soccer Santa Clara @ Portland Santa Clara @ Gonzaga
Fri. 11/1 7:00 p.m. Sun. 11/3 1:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Loyola Marymount @ Santa Clara Pepperdine @ Santa Clara
Fri. 11/1 7:00 p.m. Sun. 11/3 1:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball Santa Clara @ Gonzaga Santa Clara @ Portland
Thu. 10/31 7:00 p.m. Sat. 11/2 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball San Diego Christian @ Santa Clara
Sat. 11/2 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Basketball Sonoma State @ Santa Clara Humboldt State @ Santa Clara
Fri. 11/1 7:00 p.m. Sun. 11/3 2:00 p.m.
BRONCO BRIEFS Women’s Soccer The Santa Clara offense scored nine goals on Sunday against the University of San Francisco on its way to a 9-0 victory. Senior Morgan Marlborough led the squad with a hat trick. Sarah Jackson scored twice and Ellie Rice, Jordan Jesolva, Julie Johnston and Sofia Huerta each added one goal. The Broncos are now 11-3-1 overall and leading the West Coast Conference standings at 5-0-0.
Women’s Volleyball The Broncos traveled up the peninsula on Friday to take on the University of San Francisco in a West Coast Conference matchup. Santa Clara fell in four sets by scores of 22-25, 19-25, 25-22 and 17-25. The team returns to the court on Oct. 31 at Gonzaga University and Nov. 2 at the University of Portland.
KEVIN BOEHNLEIN — THE SANTA CLARA
The men’s ultimate frisbee team, known as Santa Clara Altered Beast, hosted its Carmen Classic tournament this past weekend. The team split into two squads and both finished the weekend with a 4-3 record. The team will be in action on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 at Sonoma State University for a tournament.
Altered Beast hosts annual Carmen Classic tournament Tyler J. Scott
The Santa Clara In the only home competition for the men’s ultimate frisbee team this season, two Santa Clara squads finished with records of 4-3. This past weekend, teams from all around the Bay Area and beyond travelled to the Santa Clara campus and gathered at Bellomy Field to participate in Santa Clara’s seventh consecutive Carmen Classic tournament. The Santa Clara team, Altered Beast, decided to split its team into two evenlymatched squads. They wanted to give their developing players a chance to compete alongside some of the team’s veterans. Senior Shane Earley and junior Stan Whitcomb, two of the captains, each led a mixed squad into the tournament. “The team is looking impressive this year,” said Earley. “We have one of the best classes of freshmen we’ve ever had, with more people who played competitively in high school coming out to play.” With young talent, there is also a great need for experienced players to mentor the newcomers. “We also have a solid core of veteran juniors and seniors who we think will be
able to lead our intermediate level players to some wins,” said Earley. Team President Michael George undertook the brunt of the organization for the event, according to Earley. In addition to George’s contributions, the San Jose Spiders, a local professional team who play in the American Ultimate Disc League, sponsored the tournament. “(The Spiders) played a crucial role in organizing the tournament, especially their owner Andrew Zill,” said Earley, “Those guys were a treat to have, and some of their players participated in an ‘All-Star Showcase Game’ at the end of the day on Saturday with four or five of the best from each team representing their pools.” Santa Clara Altered Beast will face most of the teams they played against again throughout the season. California State University, Chico, Sonoma State University and San Jose State University were regarded as the most challenging opponents for the Santa Clara team. “Our main focus for improvement is understanding the flow of our offense,” said Earley. “We have a lot of new players on our team who have yet to totally grasp the way our offense is meant to work, so sometimes there’s no method to the madness and it cripples our offense in the long run.” Besides Whitcomb and Earley, Santa Clara also has another captain in junior Anthony Davis, who is currently studying abroad in Ireland for the quarter. “I wish I could be out there with the guys this quarter, but I know that they’re in good hands without me,” said Davis in an email.
The captains are serious about fulfilling their responsibilities and producing a team that competes at a high level. “Being a captain is a rewarding experience,” said Earley. “Having control over the way we conduct practices and how we set our goals gives us a way to express our personal vision for the team in a way where we can see our results develop in front of our eyes.” Although he is one of the team captains, Earley had only ever played the sport in a casual setting before coming to Santa Clara. “I decided to come out to the first practice after going to the club fair freshman year, and after playing with the guys, I knew I’d be sticking with it,” he said. Sophomore Keegan Campbell also cited that the club fair was what piqued his interest in the sport. Despite never playing the sport in high school, he decided to give it a try at Santa Clara. Since then, he has enjoyed his time with the team. “What I appreciate most about the frisbee team is the brotherhood,” he said. “We’re a pretty tight-knit group both on and off the field, and the best part of being a part of the squad is the connections you make and the people you meet. It’s something that’s more important than any game result to me.” Next up for Santa Clara Altered Beast is the Sonoma State Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. at Sonoma State University. Contact Tyler J. Scott at tscott@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Morgan Marlborough Women’s Soccer The senior forward scored a hat trick in a 9-0 victory over the University of San Francisco. What has been the key to the team’s success this season? Hard work and realizing our potential really has us on the right track right now. We are capable of
achieving so much and we are all excited about that. Who is your favorite soccer player to watch today? Why? I like watching Abby Wambach. I love learning from her game so that it can help improve mine.
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Graduate’s Accomplishments Continue in Boston Continued from Page 1
Nava was offered a full scholarship from his former school. He came back to Santa Clara for his final year of eligibility and lit up the stat columns. The outfielder led the entire West Coast Conference in batting average at .395 and completed every one of his fielding opportunities without an error. In spite of his breakout senior season, Nava wasn’t picked up by any major league organization. He decided to continue his baseball career in Chico, Calif., but wasn’t accepted right away. It seemed as though Nava had hit another obstacle that would keep him from playing the sport at the next level. After a year away from the game, the Chico Outlaws had an open roster spot and gave Nava another chance. For one season, Nava played in the Golden Baseball League for the Outlaws where he maintained his success on the field, hitting .371 and helping his team win the league title. Nava found his break when the Boston Red Sox paid the Outlaws $1 for his contract rights in 2007. Following the signing, Nava was added to Boston’s farm system where he spent a couple of years improving his game, waiting for his moment to get a chance to play in the big leagues. Nava burst onto the major league scene in spectacular fashion. In his first professional at-bat — and on the first pitch he saw as a major leaguer — Nava launched a 90 mile-per-hour fastball over the wall in right-center
field at Fenway Park for a basesclearing grand slam. Since that summer day in 2010, Nava had spent time back and forth between Boston’s Triple-A affiliate and the major league squad without obtaining a stable spot in the lineup or even a place on the big league roster. Once again, questions remained if he would ever find secure footing in the game of baseball after all. That is, until this season. Although Nava had been in a platoon-style rotation in the outfield this year — meaning he didn’t get to start every game — he made the most of his opportunities. The 2013 regular season was his best statistical season as a professional. Nava played in 134 games, had a .303 batting average — one of the best on the squad — and a .385 on base percentage. The 5-foot, 11-inch outfielder also tallied 12 home runs and collected 66 runs batted in. “I think deep down he never really gave up that dream of hoping that he would play someday,” said O’Brien. Nava’s story of continued resilience and perseverance closely resembles the Red Sox adventure of late. After finishing the 2012 campaign dead last in the American League East with a record of 69-93, Boston had a lot of work to do in order to recapture its prominence. Despite last year’s struggles, the Red Sox turned it around this season and finished atop the AL East with a league-leading 97 wins. With a playoff berth in hand, Boston entered the postseason. They took out the division rival Rays from Tampa Bay in the American League
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Daniel Nava makes contact during a World Series game in St. Louis, Mo. The former Santa Clara player went 2 for 14 with a run scored and two runs batted in during the series. The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to win the series in six games.
Division Series and used a Shane Victorino grand slam in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series to advance past the Detroit Tigers. For the third time in 10 years, the Red Sox found themselves back in the Fall Classic. The St. Louis Cardinals were the only thing in the way of a trophy. An error plagued Cardinals’ squad aided in the Red Sox 9-1 victory in Game 1. The Cardinals turned it around in Game 2 to even the series going back to St. Louis. On its home field, St. Louis took its first lead of the series after an obstruction call allowed the Cardi-
nals’ Allen Craig to score the gamewinning run in the third game of the series. Nava, playing in left field at the time of the incident, actually threw Craig out at home but the obstruction call allowed the run to count. The strange nature of the World Series continued in Game 4. With a man on first and the game tying runner at the plate, Carlos Beltran and the Cardinals had a chance to push their series lead to 3-1. However, for the first time in World Series history, a game ended with a pickoff play. Boston closer Koji Uehara caught St. Louis’ Kolten Wong off guard and threw to first base to end the game and even the
series at 2-2. John Lester of the Red Sox pitched a quality seven and twothirds innings on Monday to give Boston the win in Game 5 and put them in a spot to win the series going back home. Behind a raucous crowd at Fenway Park, the Red Sox clinched their first World Series championship at home since 1918 following a 6-1 victory in Game 6 on Wednesday night. Time will only tell what Nava achieves next in his already astounding career. Contact Brendan Weber at bweber@scu.edu or call (408) 5544852.
WOMEN’S SOCCER WINS AGAIN
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Senior defender Allie Vernon prevents a University of San Francisco forward from moving upfield. Santa Clara defeated the Dons 9-0 on Sunday. The Broncos are now ranked No. 9 in the nation.
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SPORTS Thursday, October 31, 2013
Ivan Munoz
Football Looks to Expand
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he National Football League is thinking about making its next big move and in growing the league in the United States and overseas in London, England. “I want both (London and Los Angeles), but it doesn’t matter which one is first,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The league has an important fan base in England and it has made an effort to expand on an international level by hosting regular season games in recent years at Wembley Stadium in London. This season alone, there have been two games played in England, one last month between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers and one more coming last Sunday between the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Wembley Stadium has hosted this “International Series” since 2007. Since then, there has been at least one regular season game played on British soil. This year marks the first time that two games have been played overseas during one season. Next year, the NFL will ramp up its efforts and have three games at Wembley Stadium. NFL fans have responded well to the International Series, which has been demonstrated by constant sellout crowds. “You are proving you are worthy of a franchise,” Goodell said this past Saturday at a forum for European fans. Goodell is a major proponent for NFL expansion. If the commissioner’s plans are to become successful, the league would not create a completely new team to put in either one of these cities. Instead, one of the current franchises would have to uproot from its current city and relocate either to London or Los Angeles. Goodell recently stated that if a franchise is given a home in Los Angeles, it would have to “be done the right way.” A team in Los Angeles would create immense amounts of revenue mainly because of the city’s large population. It is important to remember that the city of Los Angeles was once the home of two professional teams — the Rams and the Raiders — but for one reason or another, they are not there anymore. A franchise in London, however, would be the more important. It would open English markets for the NFL and would allow a broader fan base because England natives would have a team to relate to and call their own. The NFL is obviously seeking expansion, and it is headed in the right direction. Spreading to both London and Los Angeles would be an important opportunity for the league to develop the NFL image and for the sport to grow on a global scale. Ivan Munoz is a junior political science and English double major.
Santa Clara Tames The Rodeo Broncos compete against nation’s best at home Sydney Sanchez
The Santa Clara After an action-packed weekend, the men’s water polo team walked away with four wins in five games at The Rodeo Tournament at the Sullivan Aquatic Center. In the process, the Broncos picked up their first win in the Western Water Polo Association against California Baptist University. The Broncos are now 13-10 overall and ranked No. 14 in the nation. “Every team we played this weekend was ranked in the top 20, so I knew we were going to play five games against strong competition,” said Head Coach Keith Wilbur. “(We knew) there (would be) no easy games, and that we would need to earn every win.” Santa Clara opened the tournament on Thursday with a victory in double-overtime. The first overtime period started with a penalty shot for the Broncos, which senior Tucker Carlson put in the back of the net. The Lancers came back at the very end of the period with a penalty shot of their own that resulted in a goal to tie the score again, pushing the game to a second overtime session. In the second extra period, Carlson scored with under a minute left and teammate David Guibord scored another goal to put the game away by a final score of 10-8. The Broncos faced their next opponent, Harvard University, early Saturday morning. The first half was tight but ended with a 7-5 advantage for the Broncos. Santa Clara hung on to its lead and came out on top, 12-9. Saturday’s early success didn’t slow down for Santa Clara when they faced Brown University later that afternoon. Despite trailing at the half 6-3 and the third quarter by a score of 9-7, the Broncos turned it around in the final quarter. Redshirt senior Jimmy Moore converted a penalty shot to bring the Broncos within one score. A goal by redshirt freshman Matt Godar evened the score for the first time in the game. Freshman Graham McClone earned an ejection with just over 30 seconds left in the game. After
TAESU PAK — THE SANTA CLARA
The men’s water polo team wrapped up its home tournament this past weekend with four victories in five games. In all five match-ups, the Broncos competed against teams ranked in the top 20. The team returns to action on Nov. 1. in San Diego, Calif.
a stoppage in play, one of Godar’s shots found the back of the cage to give the Broncos the lead and eventual victory, 10-9. Goalie Matt Pritchett made crucial saves throughout to keep the Bears from running away with the game. He racked up 19 saves in total to aid in the victory. The redshirt junior collected a total of 78 saves in all five games combined. “Our team defense was really solid, and that is something that makes my job easier as a goalie,” said Pritchett. “When we play well defensively as a team, that’s when we’re truly at our best.” Sunday’s first game against Concordia University slipped away from the Broncos. It was their only loss of the tournament. The Eagles led most of the game but started to pull away when they closed the first half with a 7-5 lead. They continued
their run in the third and fourth quarters and ended up defeating Santa Clara, 12-6. “We played hard, but we did not play smart,” said Wilbur. “I think we let our emotions get the better of us, and we made some mistakes that Concordia was able to capitalize on. In water polo, it is easy to get caught up in the physicality of the sport and to forget the strategy of the game.” Santa Clara didn’t let the loss weigh them down going into the afternoon. The Broncos came back strong in their final game of the weekend against Bucknell University. Santa Clara started fast and ended the first half leading 10-6. Bucknell closed the gap in the third quarter, but the Broncos put them away in the final quarter and won 14-12. “We definitely proved that we
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earned our ranking,” said Pritchett. “Battling to earn a hard-fought victory is always good, and it’s good to know that we are capable of winning those kinds of games. I think we are right where we want to be.” The four wins put the Broncos in a good position going forward. “We gained some really good momentum this weekend,” said Wilbur. “We would like to carry that into our conference matchups the next two weeks.” The Broncos will have three consecutive road games starting on Nov 1. They will travel to Southern California and face the University of California, San Diego, Pomona-Pitzer College and Loyola Marymount University. Contact Sydney Sanchez at ssanchez@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.