Located in Santa Clara University’s Benson Parlors B and C, the Healing Arts Exhibit offers students a quiet space to engage with anonymous artwork centered on harm, healing and resilience. Hosted by the Santa Clara University Wellness Center during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the exhibit features painted T-shirts, masks, poetry and canvases created by survivors and allies. Organizers emphasize anonymity to allow contributors to share openly while protecting their identities. Assistant Director for Student Survivor Advocacy and Campus Support Ashleigh Pezzoni said the exhibit’s location and design aim to be trauma-informed. In past years, displays in more public outdoor areas could feel overwhelming for some students. “We wanted students to be able to opt into the space in ways that feel right for them,” Pezzoni said. The exhibit includes T-shirts from the Clothesline Project, a movement that began in the 1990s to raise awareness of violence and support survivors. Messages on the shirts reflect themes of grief, anger and healing, while also emphasizing that harm can affect people of all genders, not just women as Pezzoni emphasized. New this year are painted masks, which Pezzoni said represent the complex and at times fractured identities survivors may navigate after experiencing harm. “Oftentimes, people are moving through the world wearing different masks,” she said. Pezzoni hopes visitors leave with a deeper understanding of survivors’ experiences. “I want people to recognize the courage it takes to share any of this,” Pezzoni said. “And to know they’re not alone.” 📝: Dylan Ryu 📷: Dylan Ryu

With their 4-0 senior day win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Santa Clara University women’s tennis has secured the No. 6 seed in the West Coast Conference Tournament, marking their first appearance since the 2017-18 season. The victory is a milestone for a program that has been rebuilding over the past three years under head coach Allie Van Alstyne and assistant coach Connor Van Alstyne. “It’s been a goal since day one,” said coach Connor Van Alstyne. “So to get here now and to finally be able to show what we’re made of and feel like the spot has been earned in numerous ways just feels amazing.” The Broncos swept doubles before Daniella Dimitrova ’26, Juliette Krumholz ’28 and Lizanne Boyer ’26 each won in singles, showing depth in a high stakes match. “We were really touched by how physically fit they were and how mentally strong they were,” said coach Allie Van Alstyne, noting it was the team’s fourth match in five days. Boyer clinched the win in a tiebreaker. Reflecting on her performance, Allie Van Alstyne said, “It’s just a testament to all the hard work she and the entire team have been putting in day in and day out.” Prior to the Van Alstynes’ arrival in 2023, the Broncos endured a winless season, but have since built a culture focused on trust and growth. “Our philosophy is to have them be proud of themselves by the end of the competition, win or lose, and just put your best foot forward,” said Allie Van Alstyne. The Broncos now enter the postseason with momentum after winning three of their last four conference matches. “We just stayed focused and present minded, and I think the ability to do that within this team has given them the belief that they’re able to compete with anyone out there,” said coach Connor Van Alstyne. Regardless of what comes next, this marks a turning point for the program. 📝: Jacqueline Cingel 📷: Connor Van Alstyne / SCU Women’s Tennis