April 2013
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Ease Up
Santa Clara University students were feeling the spring vibes at an off campus concert put on by a local fraternity, California Phi. Ease Up performed in the frat’s backyard on Saturday afternoon as students enjoyed the sunshine and the freedom of the weekend. Ease Up is part of the Seedless Fortunate Youth Tour that performed at The Observatory in Orange County, CA on Sunday night. Ease Up...
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Is College Worth the Cost?
It’s not uncommon to hear students talk about the high cost of a Santa Clara education. But a recent article in The Santa Clara reveals that it may be money well spent. Robert Wear reports:
The full four-year tuition without financial aid in 2011 was $209,300, and the net ROI after 30 years is believed to be $753,700 on average. That’s 9.2% of your money back each year for those without...
Ready for Coachella?
Here are a few last minute tips to get you on your way.
1.) Still need a ride? Get on the party bus! The Great Party Bus offers round trip rides and is definitely the easiest way to go http://sanfrancisco.greatpartybus.com/
2.) Pack your most fashionable festival gear. Here is a link to some hot Coachella looks! http://www.lfstores.com/lookbooks
3.) Looks like we will be having some...
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SF Giants College Night!
College Night at AT&T Park was another huge success with the Giants winning 9-6 against the Colorado Rockies! Students from Santa Clara and other Bay Area colleges came out to support the Giants and enjoy a fun night! (photo credit: Kendra Cavaney)
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Hasta La Vista Henry's
The beloved student favorite Mexican restaurant, Henry’s has been torn down. Students flocked to the scene to snap the final pictures of the buildings remains. Located on Franklin Street just a few blocks away from the Hut, Henry’s has been an SCU favorite for years, praised for its authentic Mexican cuisine this is surely a landmark that will greatly be missed by students and locals...
If we were to start including more racey and controversial article topics in our newspaper, which ones would you like to see talked about? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
-SM
March 2013
12 posts
Every Fall and Spring Quarter the Activities Planning Board (APB) at Santa Clara organizes a concert for the student body. Past acts, according to the APB informational page, included Jimmy Eat World, Maroon 5, Sum 41, and Pepper. These shows attract a large swath of the student body but in recent years there has been a massive shift in the genre of performing acts. For the last three years...
Benson Food; Delicious and Fully Insured
When you think of the word insurance, you probably think of a policy that covers cars, homes and health. But what about food?
Indeed, the SCU rumor mill has it that Benson took out an insurance policy for stolen food.
“A friend of mine told me about it” said freshman Devin Murphy. “He said each student is charged more in tuition to cover the cost of food insurance.”
Granted, it doesn’t take a...
Do Broncos give an "F" about Fitness?
Looking around campus, the athletic look is prominent among Broncos who can be seen sporting athletic apparel and work out gear. But, does this image of a fit student body really mean students are healthy?
“Where I am from everybody eats fish, even a little too much for my preference, so when I came to SCU and was introduced to The Bronco I ended up eating a burger like everyday!”...
Luck of the Buck: Associated Student Government
As a sophomore here at Santa Clara, I have seen many changes, and improvements on campus over the past two year, especially those made by the Associated Student Government organization. The biggest improvement I have noticed has been the organization itself, and the individual people who serve on our student government, becoming much more visible to the student body. Throughout the past two years...
The Pathway Requirement
Over the past few months, the class of 2013 has searched for answers regarding the new addition to the core requirement—the pathway. The pathway requirement was designed to emphasize integrated and intentional learning through studying a theme from various perspectives. Students are most concerned with the pathway reflection paper, which is required of all seniors before graduation. These...
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Studying Abroad
About 510 student applied for the Study Abroad program for Fall 2013. According to the intimidating emails that we continue to receive, there are only spots for about 400 students. So this year the application process is more competitive and selective than years before. “Just as not every Santa Clara student finds a place on our soccer team, or on stage in one of our theater productions, not...
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Bucky the Bronco
You’ve probably seen him at a Santa Clara basketball game in the Leavey Center. Maybe you’ve spotted his big head and puffy cheeks at an alumni reunion, or maybe he’s popped up on the Santa Clara website. Wherever he is, one thing is for sure: Decked out in Santa Clara athletic apparel and always gritting his teeth to show pride and determination, Bucky the Bronco has become a fixture at...
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Prof. Whalen and SCU
Prof. Michael Whalen who teaches television and film courses at SCU grew up on campus. His father, John, was a Bronco back when we only had male students and also taught at SCU for 45 years.
Here is a quick Q/A session I had with Prof. Whalen earlier this month.
What was it like having a father who taught at SCU? How did that influence you?
My dad was an econ professor and director of business...
Spotlight On: Celene Munoz-Campos
Celene Munoz-Campos is a 22-year-old senior who is set to graduate in two short weeks. She has just about everything checked off her graduation to-do list (aside from that pesky Pathway) and she is excited for whatever the future may hold. Perhaps a job a teaching? Maybe moving back to Portland, her hometown? These exciting questions are some that many college seniors are faced with. But Celene...
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Gun control on-campus
After the shocking events that occurred last December 14th at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut leaving 26 people dead, the nation has been concerned about the increasing use of guns. Now college campuses, including Santa Clara University have been taking a stand on guns on college campuses.
“In the past 10 years, there have been over 40 shooting incidents on college campuses and...
Hugo Chávez dead at 58
Venezuelan President Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías died Tuesday, March 5th after his two year battle with pelvic cancer. Chávez, who defined a new era of Venezuelan politics by supporting the poor, was also known for having a loose tongue. Click on the Time Magazine link to remember some of Chavez’s most rememberable quotes.
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February 2013
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Congrats to all of the sophomores who were accepted into their study abroad program for Fall 2013!! Madrid, Paris, London, Copenhagen, South Africa, Buenos Aires…here we come!
Tied-Down 20s
To those currently in a relationship, pondering about whether to be in one, or just simply interested in reading something about relationships, take a look at this Thought Catalog article on some of the downsides of being in a relationship in your 20s!
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SCU Classes →
Trying to register for Spring classes, and SCU CourseAvail just isn’t cutting it? Check out this great website to help you out. “It’s like CourseAvail on Steroids.”
-Danny Franks
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Gimme Some Lovin'
No, this is not a desperate attempt to get hooked up via tumblr., it’s the name of my favorite song.
Despite being used pretty frequently in film and television, the first rhythmic seconds of this classic by The Spencer Davis Group never fails to send chills down my back.
Everything from the lo-fi 60’s vibe to the subtle cowbell and not-so-subtle organs meld together in what is...
Outfit Necessities
In my humble opinion, there are two parts of an outfit that are just so incredibly critical for its success. First, a belt. Who wears jeans without a belt and looks classy? Certainly no one that I know of. When wearing jeans, a belt should be a no brainer…it keeps your pants from sagging halfway down your butt, it adds a nice finishing touch to the outfit, and it gives you an opportunity to...
Funding and Talent Make SCU a National...
Forget water polo, basketball and soccer—SCU’s latest and greatest athletic powerhouse is the highly underrated Quidditch squad.
SCU’s highly elite co-ed Quidditch team is creating quite the buzz on campus due to their athletic prowess, visible chemistry, and unprecedented discipline on the sports field, sources say.
Once just a run of the mill program, new funding and a stellar recruiting class...
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Best Intramural Basketball Names of 2013
Dirty Mike and the Boys:
This name pays homage to the Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg comedy hit, The Other Guys. Now Dirty Mike and the Boys, conjures images of Dennis Rodman, Bill Laimbeer, and Larry Bird, guys that weren’t afraid to get messy and throw some elbows. But, if you dare, watch The Other Guys and find out who Dirty Mike and the Boys really are.
We Don’t Need a Name:
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My senior year of high school I took my first 0-Period class at six in the morning. During the 20 minute drive from my house to school I would always have the pleasure of watching the sun break over the mountains surrounding Las Vegas on a stretch of road that felt as if it had been reserved for me. Even in my groggy state the sight was always vaguely hopeful, and as I drove I would almost...
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Levels - Avicii
Sometimes when you hear a certain...
January 2013
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Santa Clara Song Memories: Jumper
I rediscovered the song “Jumper” by 3rd Eye Blind, around the beginning of my Junior Year at Santa Clara. Although my friends will disagree, I take bold credit in reintroducing this song to the Santa Clara community. After hearing it on the radio, I began to play it around groups of people, and it quickly became the sing along anthem at many a party. It was that go to late night, arm...
“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I...”
New appointed Secretaty of State
The United States Senate elects Senator John Kerry as the next Secretary of State replacing current Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. The United States Senate elected Kerry with a 94-3 vote. Click on the link below to read a brief on the new Secretary of State -Sherene Hall
When you look back on the good and bad times in...
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