This upcoming Friday, Nov. 5, there will be a craft show own the Benson lawn in between the Benson Fountain and Kenna Hall. Although this will be the perfect opportunity for students and Santa Clara community members to snatch up great buys for the holiday season, there is another factor at play.
Read MoreSanta Clara's Emergency Medical Service provides after-hours care for the campus community. While some may suggest that they are just there to help intoxicated students, those that make up Santa Clara EMS are certified Emergency Medical Technicians who have the training to deal with many different medical situations.
Read MoreLast week, a Santa Clara student reported an alleged sexual assault to the Santa Clara Police Department. According to an advisory issued by Campus Safety, "The assault took place a few blocks off campus and occurred after the student left a residence and began to return to campus.
Read MoreStudent reactions to the elections were mixed. Santa Clara students, with generally liberal leanings, were mostly happy about the gubernatorial election result as well as the sound defeat of Proposition 23, the ballot initiative to suspend California's limit on corporate pollution until unemployment falls.
Read MoreAs Fall Quarter draws to a close, it's time to start planning your class schedule for Winter Quarter. The first Registration Period opens officially online next Monday, November 8th and will extend until the 19th. During this period, students are allowed to add up to 19 credits, unless they qualify for overloading.
Read MoreSanta Clara's sustainability policy emphasizes environmental stewardship, education, and service. Led by a full-time sustainability coordinator, Lindsey Cromwell, the Office of Sustainability was created in 2008 and works with the Sustainability Council to implement and oversee sustainability initiatives on campus.
Read MoreLast Thursday, Santa Clara President Fr. Engh, S.J. sat down with the editorial staff for The Santa Clara to answer questions about his presidential goals, campus projects and the World Series. The Santa Clara: What are your thoughts on Prop 19 and if it were to pass, and the legalization of marijuana were to become a reality, do you envision that changing the landscape at Santa Clara at all? Fr.
Read MoreMany mornings I lay in bed and engage in a mental battle with myself over going to class. I attempt to justify my desire to remain cozy in bed, go to the beach, sit around and do nothing, etc. My teacher wouldn't even notice my absence, I tell myself. I can get the notes from someone else.
Read MoreBuster Posey caught the final strike, started to rush the mound, then stopped and turned toward the dugout. The rookie catcher wasn't quite sure what to do or where to go and it's hard to blame him. It's not as if the San Francisco Giants win the World Series every day.
Read MoreMen and women can never achieve full equality in every aspect of society. Human nature often pushes groups toward bigotry and individuals toward their own gain. As a result, the statuses of men and women will always fluctuate relative to one another. Stressing the plight of one group over another only serves to widen the natural gap.
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