New club holds events to illuminate social problems, find solutions
Educating students about the issues of hunger and poverty and explaining how these impact the daily lives of many people are the two main goals of Santa Clara’s new club — Bridging the Gap: Alleviating Poverty. This week, BTGAP joined the Food and Agribusiness Institute to host Hunger Week.
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Colorful costumes highlight annual San Francisco race
Hundreds of Santa Clara students woke up at 3 a.m. to put on their wildest get-ups and hop aboard the 5:30 a.m. Caltrain to San Francisco for the annual Bay to Breakers race.
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Four departments work together to execute project
The Visual Culture of Bollywood exhibit, currently displayed in the lower level of the Harrington Learning Commons, gives students an opportunity to view other cultures and social forms.
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Benson hosts small catering party to advertise
Students indulged their appetites on California wraps, Spanish tapas, spring mix, gazpacho shooters and more last Thursday afternoon. Bon Appétit hosted the popular Mission Catering Showcase and Nobili Bakery Expo.
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Local startup tests mobile platform on campus
A new smart phone application, Act On, is being developed that will help consolidate volunteer opportunities, internships, job openings and information about the school and community and make it easier to get involved with nonprofit and activist groups.
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Male representatives show off their talents
The event, Mr. RLC, organized by the Residential Learning Community Association, has been happening on campus for almost a decade now, and it has become a tradition that many students look forward to each spring.
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Over 90 student athletes raise money for cancer
Santa Clara hosted the fifth annual 5K Pancreatic Cancer Walk to raise money to fund pancreatic research at University of California, San Francisco.
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New curriculum requirement to be modified after first year
With the first round of Pathway reflections almost all submitted, 240 graduating seniors still haven’t turned in their essays.
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Law School pioneers way with female leadership
Santa Clara has announced Lisa Kloppenberg as the new dean of the Law School, the first female to take position.
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Viral community game returns for the second year in a row
The game, known simply as HvZ (Humans vs. Zombies), plays out like a campus-wide tag competition, with some brain-hungry variations.
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Graduates given practical tips during weekly events
Seniors have been gathering every Tuesday night to discuss life after Santa Clara. The Alumni Association has been organizing Life After SCU to help soon-to-be alumni get ready for the real world.
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Ceremony celebrates decathlon team’s progress
The Solar Decathlon team held a ground breaking ceremony last Thursday, showcasing the structure they have designed for this year’s national competition.
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Mathematical algorithm aids policing method
George Mohler, an assistant professor in the mathematics and computer science department at Santa Clara University, is one of the masterminds behind Predictive Policing, a new computer software.
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Students and organizations recognized for service
The Bucky Awards, a completely student-run award ceremony, will be held this year for the first time to honor students and organizations that have shown outstanding leadership, determination, dedication and service to Santa Clara’s community.
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Clubs collaborate to set up festivities for holiday
The Earth Day Committee, Sustainability Office and other sustainability clubs collaborated to create an educational and influential day for Santa Clara students.
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Voting on Tuesday for Associated Student Government candidates
Judith Martinez Ryan Smart “Do the You in SCU.” Both candidates on the Martinez-Smart ticket are hoping to return to Associated Student Government after coming back from study abroad trips this past year. Their platform, “Do the You in SCU,” is based on a plan for a series of themes to bring out engagement from students with the community.
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Bon Appétit shows how diets influence climate
This Monday, Bon Appétit, collaborating with Sustainability at SCU, will be hosting the sixth annual Low Carbon Diet Day, geared towards educating students on how to refine their diets to help positively affect climate change.
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Benefits go to communities and homeless shelters
Santa Clara celebrates third annual Swap for Good, an organization that collects donations for victims of domestic violence.
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Construction anticipated to run through 2018
Santa Clara County finally ready to begin long anticipated expansion of BART to San Jose.
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New exhibit shows Bay Area-inspired pieces
Former Bay Area photographer Wynn Bullock's work, a combination of abstract and realistic photographs, is displayed at the de Saisset Museum.
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