Michael Moore and Cinematic Chauvinism
Last Sunday, filmmaker Michael Moore faced massive backlash when he tweeted that his uncle was killed by a sniper during World War Two. He then mentioned that he was taught snipers were cowards that would shoot you in the back.
Faculty Concerns Raised in Survey
An anonymous survey of Santa Clara faculty has determined that professors would like university administrators to address salaries, classroom shortages, research support and Santa Clara’s shared governance system above all else this year.
Patriots Shouldn’t Get a Pass
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s success has not come without its fair share of controversies over the years, and with the recent “Deflate-gate” findings this week, the league must take a stand and say enough is enough.
AOTW: Nate Kratch
Kratch added 10 points on 4-4 shooting in a win over Pepperdine University on Saturday.
Holocaust Survivors Speak Up
A Jewish leader stood before 300 survivors of the Nazis’ most notorious death camp on Tuesday and asked world leaders to prevent another Auschwitz, warning of a rise of anti-Semitism that has made many Jews fearful of walking the streets and is causing many to flee Europe.
Rally Fights Racial Injustice
Amid shrill whistles and honking horns, hundreds of students clad in black marched through campus, chanting in unison, “Black lives matter.”
Fire Ravages Student Home on Bellomy Street
Three Santa Clara students have been displaced after a fire that demolished their off-campus home on the night of Saturday, Jan. 17. A fire investigator’s report will determine if it was caused by an electrical fire.
Expressing Faith Through Creative Soul
It’s not every day that practicing yoga becomes a performance art in spirituality. Sun salutations, original songs and tap dance routines took the stage this past weekend as part of Santa Clara’s Charisma 2015, a celebration of self-expression, spirituality and diversity of the arts.
Rugby Stifles Stanford in Comeback Win
An energetic crowd helped keep morale high for the Santa Clara men’s rugby team on Friday. Despite local rival Stanford University striking first, the Santa Clara University Touring Side came back from a 19-3 deficit to win 22-19 at the end of the two halves.
When Hashtag Activism Meets Tragedy ADD
A brief glance at Twitter this week hinted at where our society’s true passions lie. The upcoming Whitney Houston movie was most trending, as was “Beliebers Day". Far less discussed was Boko Haram’s kidnapping of 80 people in Northern Cameroon on Sunday. There was practically no mention of the fact that over 200 of the abducted young women are still missing.
MCC Director Talks Diversity at Santa Clara
Focusing on understanding and equality, Max Nguyen, the director of the Multicultural Center, expressed the importance of diversity within our community.
The Fifty Shades of Economic Inequality
Placing the vast majority of income and wealth into the hands of a small group of people is a disastrous move that could result in the undermining of democracy, as politicians are much more likely to respond to the desires of those who are funding their campaigns than nameless voters.
Class Takes on Legalization
The Santa Clara Law School is now offering its students the chance to change the course of state public policy.
Squad Secures Second Straight
The Broncos also received helpful contributions from most of the starters. Jared Brownridge had a successful night, scoring 18 points and six rebounds. Guard Denzel Johnson scored three 3-pointers to add to his 11 points on the night.
Cardinal Visits Campus, Discusses Mercy
Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, a member of Pope Francis’ advisory council of eight cardinals, spoke on Tuesday at Mission Church, discussing the role of mercy within the Catholic Church.
Don’t Bet Against Belichick
This year’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will be one for the ages.
University plans to make Franklin St. a Part of Campus
Santa Clara plans to establish a pedestrian mall around the upcoming Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building to increase student activity on the north side of Santa Clara, which is commonly referred to as the “dark side” of campus.
Pony Express Offers New Dinner Option for Students
Santa Clara’s new food truck, the Pony Express, will now be open on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., giving students another evening dining alternative.