Campus briefs

Spinach off the menu

Popeye would be heartbroken.

Spinach has been removed from the Bon Appetit menu plan in response to FDA warnings about E. coli in bagged and loose fresh spinach.

"We won't be serving it until we know the FDA has determined the source, and determined it's safe to serve spinach," said Lori Flashner, Dining Services general manager.

Spinach has been served at the salad stations of Market Square in years past. Flashner said that as of this week it has been replaced by other options.

Spinach has been linked to 109 E. coli infections in 19 states, and to one death. A California-based company, Natural Selection, is at the center of FDA investigation to trace the contamination source.

Meditation room moved to Benson basement

The meditation room in Orradre library has been moved to Benson 12 temporarily.

As offices are moved in downstairs Benson, the former Affirmative Action office, which will eventually house the yearbook, has now temporarily become the meditation room.

According to Carlos Bobadilla, assistant director of event planning, the room will move to Nobili Hall once construction is complete.

20th year of Ethics at Noon

Ethics at Noon begins its fall quarter Sept. 21 with "Mexicans in America: The Morality of Immigration," with Richard Rodriguez, author of The Browning of America.

Ethics at Noon is sponsored by the Markkula Center, which is entering its 20th year at Santa Clara.

Names change for Alamedas North and South

In addition to new types of occupants, Alameda North and South have been renamed.

University President Paul Locatelli S.J. suggested a name change in meetings with Residential Learning Community officials, James Briggs, executive assistant to the president said.

Alameda North has become Saint Clare, after the university's namesake. Alameda South has become Bellarmine Hall. The name is a reference to Bellarmine High School, San Jose, originally housed on campus.

"They are names that reflect a piece of Santa Clara's place in history," Briggs said.

From staff reports. E-mail news@thesantaclara.com.