A New Look and Attitude Coming to The Bronco

The Bronco is getting a facelift. 

Senior Senator Josh Ronen and Senate Chair Jack Schneeman have been discussing ways to bring back an element of spirit to the Bronco with Vice Provosts Jeanne Rosenberger and Matt Cameron. Some of their ideas include updating the paint job and returning the old logo, working to add plaques and trophies, populating the walls with Santa Clara gear, and bringing a new, events based aspect to the Bronco.

"We want a club atmosphere," said Ronen. To achieve this, the Associated Student Government plans to add club-like lighting and music to give the Bronco more of a hangout feel. ASG is looking into the possibility of getting comercial licensing to play music in the Bronco from a service such as Pandora Internet Radio.

ASG is also hoping to have events come back to the Bronco. Some of these events may include a capella performances, improv shows and dance parties with announcers. 

"(The Bronco) should be a place to nurture school spirit," said Ronen. 

Some changes have already taken place. Over winter break, the Bronco was painted red and logos were put up to give the space a livelier feel. Soon new furniture will be added to the outdoor patio and indoor dining area to make the Bronco into more of a lounge. 

ASG has taken notice of a shift in the activity at the Bronco ever since the Benson Memorial Center overhaul over the summer of 2010. 

"It was very plain. People got accustomed to it as an extension of the Marketplace, basically more seating," said Ronen.

The design is not the only change students can expect at the Bronco: the food is being revamped as well. Bon Appétit is working on adding a "Happy Hour" menu to provide students with daily discounts on food. The discounts will mostly be on appetizer food, such as potato skins and nachos. The Bronco may also add healthier items to the menu, as well as bring back mini corn dogs.

The Bronco remodel is an ongoing conversation. ASG is looking for feedback from students and encouraging them to let ASG know of any changes they wish to see. 

Students can already see some of the efforts, as the winter quarter brought a new paint job and the reintroduction of the Bronco logo.