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It’s tough when you’ve got big shoes to fill. It’s bound to be more frustrating when you’re the cobbler. On Sept. 21, America’s (self-pro- claimed) favorite boyband released their lat- est album, titled “iridescence.” The 15-track totem seems like an exhaustive endeavor. However, a release like this is just par for the course with BROCKHAMPTON, whose rock- etship to stardom took off only two years ago. In 2016, BROCKHAMPTON put out their first cohesive release by the name of “All American Trash.” It was preceded by one or two one-off drops—best described as ‘musi- cal blueprints.’ These ground floor releases set an intriguing tone for the group. They broke genre barriers with a multiplicity of song styles and varied instrumentation. Their legions of members also provided some va- riety, developing—in some sense—a cast of characters for their ‘canon’ of music. “All American Trash” piqued interest across the music scene, creating a hushed murmur amongst music lovers. It seemed that the format of groups like Odd Future would be reinvented by this group—creating, hope- fully, a more widely accepted teen-oriented rap group with far less controversy. BROCK- HAMPTON did just this. On June 9, 2017, they released “SATURATION”—a 17-track masterpiece that proved just what a force they were. But CESAR TESEN — THE SANTA CLARA they weren’t done. It only took two months for them to perform another miracle. They PAINTING GETS PERSONAL: A San Jose elementary school held a ceremony to reveal a hand-painted mural last Friday. The colorful artwork included flowers and butterflies, but also an underlying message—the struggles of a community and ways that its members can come together to solve their shared concerns. released “SATURATION II.” And only four months later, they completed the trilogy. BROCKHAMPTON rocked the boat of the school year. dez to brainstorm issues that they felt were music industry in two big ways. First, in only Local elementary Funding for the coursewas provided by the most prevalent in their area. seven months, they managed to release three a grant from Santa Clara’s Ignatian Center. Through discussion and deliberation, complete albums. Not one of those releases school gets a colorful, Their program, the Thriving Neighbors Ini- the moms decided that the issues in their had a track listing under 15 songs. Second, not tiative, also grants money to faculty mem- community they felt were the most impor- only were they able to ‘saturate’ the industry meaningful addition bers who are interested in doing a commu- tant were affordable housing, neighborhood so aggressively—they also did it with unparal- nity partnership. cleanliness and the inclusion and assistance leled style. Each of the “SATURATION” drops Sasha Todd Through these grants, professors Laura of children with special needs in public were a cohesive album—well considered from The Santa Clara Nichols and Jesica Fernández were able school classrooms. start to finish. to partner in teaching this ELSJ course, The brainstorming didn’t stop there. The But what do you do next? A hand-painted mural depicting colorful which requires 16 hours of community ser- next step in the process was to think of solu- The timidly-stylized “iridescence” seems flowers and the aspirations of an East San vice from the students. tions to the everyday problems they were to be the answer to that question. It seems Jose community was unveiled at Washing- Nichols taught the course on campus to facing. This is where Santa Clara students like BROCKHAMPTON isn’t a group that will ton Elementary School last week, with its university students, while Fernández taught came in. pigeonhole itself. At least not yet. And what beauty going beyond the surface. the course in Spanish to a group of commu- Members of Nichols’ group interviewed are they doing now? They’re trying like hell The mural was the product of months of nity members comprised of local mothers in community members to pinpoint ways to to keep growing. collaboration between Santa Clara students the Washington neighborhood area. solve the three issues they had identified. It has been a tumultuous time for the group and members of the greater Washington The two groups would then come to- The students took photos to document since their “SATURATION” trilogy was final- area. gether to collaborate on ways to solve issues the brainstorming process and paired it ized. A totemic member, Ameer Vann, was The project unintentionally began dur- in the Washington community. with their interviews to create a photo- ousted from the group over sexual misconduct ing the 2016-2017 school year, when Santa Through Fernandez’s portion of the voice project. allegations paired with some poor behavior Clara offered a new community-based course, she had community members define The project visually depicted the time within the group. The fallout from that was learning class, also known as an Experi- three main concerns in their community. and effort that the community members painful both for the group and their audience ential Learning for Social Justice (ELSJ), A group of moms from the Washington See MURAL, Page 2 See BROCKHAMPTON, Page 4 during winter and spring quarters of that neighborhood area gathered with Fernan-

Since 1922 www.thesantaclara.org @thesantaclara @thesantaclara One free copy 2 / News The Santa Clara Thursday, September 27, 2018 CAMPUS SAFETY Mural Brightens Community; Depicts Struggles Alcohol-Related Medical Emergency The mural would also spread beauty group of moms shared how the butterflies Continued from Page 1 and perk up a once-bleak area of the el- in the mural represented their freedom Sept. 22: A campus resident was intoxicated after ementary school. and the ability to be able to live in a safe drinking “jungle juice” at an off-campus party. She was put into making their neighborhood a Nichols stressed that although the community,” Fernandez said. “It repre- evaluated by SCU EMS and was well enough to stay in better place for everyone. mural would be a beautiful addition to sented their change and how they have her room. Students also facilitated discussions Washington Elementary School, the proj- evolved over time.” Sept. 22: A campus resident was intoxicated in where they brainstormed various ways ect’s main purpose was to spread these The mural was created by Carlos Ro- her room after consuming several shots of vodka and that they themselves could help with womens’ ideas throughout the Washing- driguez, a local artist, but the mothers an unknown amount of Jell-O shots at an off-campus the issues faced by the Washington area ton community. and students from Washington Elemen- location. Campus Safety, SCU EMS and SCFD responded. residents. “The mural had their concerns depict- tary School also contributed to various She was transported to O’Connor Hospital by paramedics. After the ELSJ course was completed, ed, and their aspirations for the future,” aspects of the colorful painting that will Sept. 22: A campus resident was intoxicated after there was money from the Ignatian Cen- Nichols said. “The mural highlights the brighten up the community for genera- consuming five to six shots of vodka at an off-campus ter’s grant left over. three main hopes they have for their com- tions to come. party. She was evaluated by SCU EMS. In an effort to make the most of the munity: stable housing, a community in Betty Uribe, one of the mothers who money they were given, Nichols and Fer- which all children are accepted for who participated in this project and helped Drug Violation nandez got together with the community they are and a beautiful community in to design the mural explained what the members and decided to create a mural which everyone thrives.” mural represents for her. Sept. 23: Campus Safety conducted an investigation at Washington Elementary School in an While on its surface, the painting may “We all have the right to live in a safe regarding marijuana odor coming from a resident’s room. effort to express the issues they face ev- seem like a colorful addition to the el- place and have a house to live in, the house A room search revealed marijuana, a vape pen, a bottle eryday. ementary school, beyond the surface lies represents the desire for an accessible and of alcohol and a folding knife. The alcohol and marijuana Community members welcomed the the aspirations of a community. safe home,” Uribe said. were disposed of and the knife will be held at the Campus idea of a painting representing their time Fernández elaborated on some of the Safety office for safekeeping. working with the Santa Clara students symbolism included in the mural. Contact Sasha Todd at [email protected] Found Property over the past months. “At the [unveiling of the mural], the or call (408) 554-4852.

Sept. 24: An envelope containing tickets to an opera and a pair of bluetooth earbuds were found and turned in to the Campus Safety office. Information Report News in Brief Sept. 21: Several patio chairs and tables at the Benson Center patio were reportedly moved inside the Williman Room in Benson. Campus Safety was able to identify the people who moved them via video camera footage. Sept. 21: A non-affiliate elderly female was reported Global on the second floor of Varsi Hall and started having a rambling conversation with a staff member. She would • Michael Kors will buy Italian luxury fashion brand Versace for $2.1 billion in an not stop talking, but left the building before Campus effort to transition its business into a higher-end company. Safety arrival. Sept. 22: A female campus resident was reported as • On Monday, India launched “Modicare,” the largest healthcare plan in the world, being a victim of a physical assault. Campus Safety and which will offer coverage to more than 500 million of India’s most vulnerable SCPD responded to investigate. The victim has declined citizens. to identify the male suspect at this time. • Australia has begun an investigation after more than 100 reports of needles and pins Medical Emergency found in Australian strawberries. The compromised strawberries have been found in Australia and New Zealand. Sept. 21: A non-affiliate male in a wheelchair was reported by the entrance of Loyola Hall and appeared confused. He was questioned by a Campus Safety officer National to determine if he was ill. He was escorted to an off- campus location, but he returned to Loyola Hall a few • Bill Cosby, 81, has been sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and minutes later. SCFD was contacted and transported him sexually assaulting a woman in 2004. to a hospital. • Dunkin’ Donuts, an American donut and coffee house, will change its name to Student Behavior “Dunkin’” after 68 years of business. The company plans to put more of an emphasis on its coffee but will continue to sell donuts in stores. Sept. 22: Two students were reportedly engaging in inappropriate behavior in the basement of McLaughlin- • Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger announced that they Walsh Residence Hall. They were both questioned by will be leaving the company in the coming weeks. They have not yet given specific Campus Safety and admonished for their behavior. reasons for their resignation. Sept. 24: Campus Safety assisted Residence Life staff in conducting a room search for possible hard drug possession. A resident’s room search revealed two fake Santa Clara California driver’s licenses, a bottle of alcohol and a missing room number sign from a door. The items found • The Learning Commons and the HUB Writing Center are seeking proposals for were confiscated for disposition. a mural, decal or other art installation for the space adjacent to the HUB satellite office. Selected students will receive a $500 prize. From Campus Safety reports. Email [email protected]. • Beginning Monday, Oct. 1, RLCs throughout campus will engage in a three-week competition to see who can conserve the most electricity. RLCs and participants will be awarded prizes for conservation. Check out the Campus Safety Report online: • The Rainbow Resource Center will hold its first ThursGAY Lunch of the year from facebook.com/scucss 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 27. Food will be provided and all members of the univer- @SCUCampusSafety sity are welcome.

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Alameda Hall is working to spend most of our shifts According to a Sept. 23 article closely behind. To use the locker when purchas- sorting Amazon packages, slowing by The New York Times written by “Amazon has really started to ing an item from Amazon, opt to new hub for 200 down overall productivity.” Seattle-based tech correspondent market to colleges and universities,” pick up your package from an Ama- Currently, when a package is Karen Wise, “Offering reliable, fast Merryman said. “Initially when zon Locker rather than shipping to Amazon Lockers shipped to the university, it first goes delivery has been essential for Ama- they first came out, their business an address. to Central Recieving to be logged zon’s growth, but that door-to-door plan was just go after apartments, Select “Search for an Amazon in, sorted and then the recipient is delivery is also expensive. Shipping and then they saw there was such Pickup location near you” and Erin Fox notified for pick-up. costs ate up 22 percent of Amazon’s a need.” choose “Amazon Locker—Broncos Managing Editor Jack Hardin, a Mailing Services online sales in the second quarter, Since their installation, Merry- at Santa Clara University.” Student Manager, said the lockers up from 16.5 percent two years ear- man said that he’s received inqui- Upon receiving a unique pickup The campus community can now will lessen the burden. lier.” ries about the lockers from both St. code, go to Alameda Hall and follow order anything from textbooks to “Central Recieving is where all The lockers were installed in Al- Mary’s College of California and the the on-screen instructions. Merry- toiletries on Amazon and have it the mail that is addressed to the ameda Hall on Sept. 12, the Wednes- University of San Francisco. man recommends that students delivered to Alameda Hall, where school comes, so currently this is day before classes started, but did Amazon Lockers are often found search for “Broncos” and add it to 200 lockers of various sizes are ac- all Amazon, UPS and FedEx mail,” not go live until 6:42 a.m. on Sept. at grocery stores such as Whole their Amazon address book for easy cessible with a unique code. Hardin said. “From there, we sort 21, the Friday of week one. Foods, 7-11 and Safeway. However, checkout. This first wave of lockers are it based on names and box num- “Originally they were supposed the lockers on campus are 24 feet available daily between 7 a.m. to bers. I think that they will be really to be in on the last week of August, deep, nearly double the size of those Contact Erin Fox at [email protected] 9:30 p.m., conveniently open late good for students as it eliminates but there were some delays on Ama- at grocery stores. or call (408) 554-4852. at night and on the weekends—a the middleman [Central Receiving] zon’s side,” Merryman said. “They feature that the Campus Post Of- for the Amazon mail. It would also had kept guaranteeing us that [the fice does not offer. make our jobs a lot easier as we get lockers] would be installed before One of the main reason for in- hundreds of packages everyday.” school started.” stalling the lockers was to alleviate According to Merryman, the The lockers were initially sched- the volume of packages getting de- university has received about 5,000 uled to be installed in Nov. 2017 in livered to the campus mailroom. packages in the last three weeks, and the basement of Benson Memorial “With the advent of Amazon and last school year averaged 400-500 Center. everybody ordering everything on- student packages a day. However, due to some unfore- line, our package volume has gone Merryman hopes that other com- seen circumstances, the project was up almost over 40 percent in the last munity members besides students delayed. three years,” Director of University will take advantage of the lockers Other locations on campus were Support Services Ed Merryman said. as well. then scouted, with the Learning “Our actual letter mail has dropped “We get a lot of faculty and staff Commons as a contender and then considerably, but everybody orders packages,” Merryman said. “A lot of scrapped due to to the cost-prohib- everything online now.” people don’t want stuff sent home, itive existing structures. It was de- According to senior Elena Tozzi, sitting on their front porch to be sto- cided in March 2018 that Alameda who works in the Campus Post Of- len, so they’re sending it to work. Hall would be the best location. fice, the majority of packages that We understand that, but we really “It would’ve been nice to be in come through are from Amazon. don’t have the labor to be dealing Benson because the campus Post “I hope that these lockers re- with personal packages.” Office is there, students are in there move the long waiting lines that we Indeed, the Amazon lockers of- a lot, but Alameda Hall is not that far have experienced for the past few fer a safe alternative to having box- away,” Merryman said. KEVIN NGO — THE SANTA CLARA years,” Tozzi said. “The large amount es dropped off on a doorstep, and Santa Clara began conversations of Amazon packages we receive on even saves the online giant time and about installing the lockers in April All packages delivered to Amazon Lockers must be picked up within three days. Pack- a weekly basis causes those of us money. of 2017, with other schools following ages not picked up within this time will be returned and the buyer will receive a refund. ASG Nixes Senate Office Hours

getting senators into the university the remaining seats were filled by Senators required community instead of holding of- application and appointment from fice hours. the Senate Chair. to attend RSO Not only is it easier to hold sena- ASG members are responsible tors accountable for their outreach for various projects and duties, meetings through the new system, it is also a many of which have a significant more engaging and fulfilling task impact on the quality of students’ for senators. experiences at Santa Clara. Emma Pollans “I think it’s about how you This includes projects—which The Santa Clara enforce it,” Perlman said. “We’re many students likely do not realize changing it to make it fun. When are ASG’s responsibility. Some of The first senate meeting of the you have complete autonomy on these projects include the new ham- year brought updated senator poli- what you choose to do, you’re go- mock poles on Kennedy Lawn be- cies and renewed hope for change ing to be fully engaged in it. There’s tween Swig and McLaughlin-Walsh within the Associated Student Gov- not much purpose when you’re just Residence Halls, neighborhood ernment (ASG). sitting there for an hour. But when meetings to improve off-campus re- At the end of last year, a new you’re going and talking to people lations with the school, discussions policy regarding senator accessibil- and ideally having fun, there’s a on how the university can improve ity to students was introduced and little more purpose to that.” its diversity and inclusion as well passed. In the past, senators were This push to increase senator as Santa Clara’s partnership with required to hold office hours, where exposure might be seen as a result of ZipCar. they would set up a table in Ben- ASG’s perceived diminishing pres- Additionally, ASG members are son Center and make themselves ence on campus. often the student liaisons to Santa available to answer questions and While the number of projects Clara administrators. discuss concerns. and responsibilities taken on by They sit on various committees Not only did the office hour ASG members have not gone down, and are the voice for Santa Clara system prove to be ineffective due ASG seems to be facing an ever-de- students. to the lack of students who ap- creasing level of popularity amongst Examples of these positions in- proached senators, ASG members students. clude the Finance Committee that were often able to avoid holding One clear indication is the high oversees how $75,000 of student office hours by performing other turnover rate of senators, as well money is allocated throughout tasks in its place. as the lack of competitive races last campus, as well as the committee This year, a system of more di- year. in charge of Benson’s renovation, rect engagement and exposure has Some Santa Clara students are where the ASG representative was been put in place in the hopes that completely unaware of ASG’s role able to provide input about the senators will engage their constitu- on campus. changes being made to the dining ents more frequency and directly. “I don’t know what ASG has ac- hall. The new system requires sena- complished and if they have accom- As the year unfolds, the sena- tors to attend a meeting of a Reg- plished anything, they haven’t made tors hope to build their presence on istered Student Organization that it really public to the students,” campus and increase interactions they are not part of twice a quarter. sophomore Emily Taina said. with their constituents. The goal of this requirement is This past student government The next senate meeting will be for students to have more direct election included unopposed races on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the access to ASG senators and for sena- for President, Vice President and Williman Room. tors to experience something new. Senate Chair, as well as uncontested Alex Perlman, Senate Chair, class races. Contact Emma Pollans at believes that this new system will In some cases, not even five peo- [email protected] or call (408) prove to be a more effective way of ple ran to represent a class. Instead, 554-4852. 4 SCENE Thursday, September 27, 2018 “Assassination Nation” Shows Society in Peril

that occurs when the most Wildly violent intimate details of an indi- vidual’s life are scrutinized new blockbuster by their peers. And it turns out, unrest aims to ruffle born of humiliation is just as violent and real as that born some feathers from economic depression or drone strikes. For Lily and her friends, Peter Schutz the naked pictures and sala- Associate Reporter cious texts they sent marked them as enemies to lawful or- While watching Sam der. The most engaging part Levinson’s ravishingly violent of “Assassination Nation” is new blockbuster “Assassina- when they fight back against tion Nation,” a quote from this system playing by its own Tony Kushner’s seminal “An- rules against it. gels in America” kept popping At this point in America’s into my head: “It’s not enough political climate, tolerance to be tolerated, because when VARIETY is the name of the game. But sh*t hits the fan you find out “Assassination Nation” is an unsettling lampoon of the modern American zeitgeist. The ultraviolence and flagrant immorality which underscores just as black citizens are the entire film is disquietingly familiar. The film totals up to 110 minutes of squirm-in-your-seat madness. It’s not a film for the whole family. how much tolerance is worth.” “tolerated,” so are the police We are living in a vanguard who shoot unarmed black time for tolerance—a toler- say is that tolerance feels at Sarah and Em’s house after “loses its f*ck*ng mind.” In torch touting civilians hit the men. Just as women are now ance constantly platooned by good for those privileged school, but this is not the girl a sort of modern play on the street to protest not what was “tolerated” in politics, so can America’s conservative pun- enough to do the tolerating, clique from your grandma’s Salem witch trials, Lily and done to them, but to project a sexual assaulter be elected dits, politicians and president. but what does it mean for the teen movie—Cher’s coy come- her friends are targeted as their own insecurities. “As- president. When “Assassination Na- victims of a tolerant culture ons from Clueless would feel the evildoers responsible— sassination Nation” shows its “Assassination” boldly tion” begins its narrative with by name only? laughably childish here. not for evil per se, but for the fair share of actual killings, shouts, “F*ck tolerance.” The a list of trigger warnings—an Tolerance is a joke tacked When a mysterious hacker exposing thereof. but what the townspeople of oppressors are shot down, the ingenious turn of narrative onto a society that was de- begins to leak the cell phone In a fit of confusion, the Salem fear most is assassina- flag is at half mast, and the that I’m surprised hasn’t been signed without tolerance in data—which is supposed to town rises up against a group tion of another kind. Charac- streets are aflame. done before—I imagine that mind. And “Assassination be private, right?—of the of young girls, using the regu- ter assassination is viewed as It is only fitting that the the audience this film is most Nation” claims the only way residents of Salem, even the lar epithets of “slut,” et cetera. an attack more violent and movie ends with a parade, likely offend would be more to fix it is by burning it all tolerant left cannot hide. Take away the casual murder personal than anything that blasting a trombone rendi- offended by the idea of “trig- down and starting again. Perhaps out of fear of ev- and you have chauvinism. can be done with cartoon- tion of Miley Cyrus in be- ger warnings” than the actual The stars of the show are eryone else reading their data, Change the impetus, and ish shotguns and samurai tween the lanes of upturned triggering images this movie four girls in high school: Lily everyone reads everyone else’s you have the Republican swords. vehicles. contains. (Odessa Young), Bex (Hari stolen texts. Let he who is party (maybe keep the chau- The unrest that occurs But does tolerance actually Nef), Sarah (Suki Water- without sin cast the first stone. vinism). High schoolers are over the course of this film Contact Peter Schutz at affect those who are tolerated? house) and Em (Abra). They Secrets are revealed, lies waterboarded for informa- are born from the systematic [email protected] or call What Kushner is trying to all gossip and do homework are unmasked, and Salem. . . tion they have on the attack, assassination of character (408) 554-4852. BROCKHAMPTON Brings Heat; Comes Back Barely Lukewarm

Continued from Page 1 and it shows. The hole that Vann left behind was made cring- ingly obvious, as instrumentals would fill what was once his verse. Being so central to the group’s dynamic and, in reality, their rebellious branding, Vann’s departure was—mincing no words—catastrophic. Their goals changed as a result of this. At first, their next release was to be titled “PUPPY,” with producer Romil Hemnani’s smiling face for its artwork. Later it was retitled to fit the new mood of the album, with an all- lowercase monicher. Everything seemed to be stacked in their favor despite the group issues. The fans had flocked, the cred was established, they signed a $15 million deal with RCA, they got the chance to record at Abbey Road and the music world was waiting. But, as we can only expect of this fickle universe, things went awry. They regressed. They became lazily obsessed with produc- tion tricks they learned in making earlier tracks. For instance, their vocal effects on the new album are all too familiar—pitch- ing voices up, making them warbly, deepening them—so it becomes less of a quirk and more of a crutch. Beats sounded far too similar, and everything felt, at best, disorganized. Like I said—BROCKHAMPTON ran the risk of biting off more than they could chew with this album. Unfortunately, it’s quite a mouthful. I listened to the album in excess of three times. Each time, I found myself mistaking tracks for others, and losing interest nearly every five minutes. It’s not a terrible album by any extent. “iridescence” is chock full of grinders and hooks. But that’s just about all she wrote. BROCKHAMPTON is brimming with potential and musi- cal talent. Just as their personal struggles prove, even the high points of life can be peppered with turmoil and failure. “iridescence” is flawed. But does it cause irreparable damage to BROCKHAMPTON and ruin their chance at redemption? Absolutely not. TWITTER BROCKHAMPTON’s latest album, “iridescence,” was released by RCA Records on Sept. 21. The fifteen-track album ruminates on the departure of Contact Noah Sonnenburg at [email protected] or call former member Ameer Vann as well as other common themes found elsewhere in their music. “iridescence” is their fourth studio release to date. (408) 554-4852. Thursday, September 27, 2018 The Santa Clara Scene / 5 Voices of Santa Clara: Bill Sundstrom

ences until I hit organic chemistry lab and found out unlike my father, I was all thumbs in the lab. After graduating, I worked for six months as a local beat reporter, and that was enough to convince me that I’d be happier continuing in school. Economics turned out to be a Santa Clara professor great choice because it combined the human side of things with math discusses economics and modeling. GC: One area of your work I’m and social disparities curious about is income inequality. What are some ways that you think about income inequality? Is there Gavin Cosgrave anything we can do? Special Correspondent BS: It’s a huge set of issues. It helps to think clearly about the dis- The following is an entry in a se- tinctions between income inequal- ries called “Voices of Santa Clara,” ity and poverty. Income inequality which profiles noteworthy students is the divide between the rich and and faculty. The Q & A is excerpted the poor, and in the U.S., there’s from the “Voices of Santa Clara” been an incredible concentration podcast. of income at the top since roughly the 1980’s. Economics can be a dry and the- That’s a related, but distinct, oretical subject, but Dr. Bill Sund- issue from poverty and the stag- strom makes the field uniquely nation of wealth. Then of course human and relevant. Sundstrom there’s all the global inequality. On researches the economics of in- the one hand, globally as well as come inequality, poverty, the en- within the U.S., the divide between vironment and labor market dis- the rich and the poor is growing, crimination based on race, gender but the reduction of poverty in and ethnicity. In his spare time, many parts of the developing world Sundstrom enjoys hiking, garden- has been quite dramatic. ing and listening to jazz. Some of the approaches to solv- NICK KNIVETON In this conversation, we cover ing the problem are trying to up Prof. William A. Sundstrom has been at Santa Clara University for over 30 years. He specializes in economics instruction and Sundstrom’s passion for gardening the skill levels of people who are research. Economics isn’t a stuffy subject with Bill, though. He strives to keep the subject current, and socially conscious. with native plants, his career path low-paid. Then there are more and ways to think about poverty, redistributive policies where the and inequality, and how to both government could tax more pro- portant for child development and divisions within racial and ethnic recommend? look at the facts as well as stay gressively. I think some mix of later-in-life success. groups. We know that race is cor- BS: One book that I enjoyed positive. those policies are probably a good I think early childhood educa- related with economic class in the was “Capital in the 21st Century” thing, but which are feasible in the tion is also really important be- United States, but we’re also seeing by Thomas Piketty. It’s very dense, Gavin Cosgrave: How did you present political climate is another cause the earlier we intervene, the growing inequality within groups. but important showing research on get interested in gardening with thing. better kids will be in the long run. There’s evidence of a more success- documenting the growing income native plants? GC: If a student was really in- I’ve had some association over the ful, upwardly mobile groups within divide. He highlights how it’s not Bill Sundstrom: I grew up in a terested in helping work on pov- past few years with a local network disadvantaged groups. universal. If you look at northern family where we did a lot of hiking erty, what are some career paths of organizations called Step Up Sili- GC: If you had to research and western European countries, and spent whole summers camping or steps that could get them started con Valley that’s a network of non- something new, what would it be? we don’t observe the same concen- around the country, so I’ve always on that path? profits that are trying to coordinate BS: I’m interested in aspects of tration of wealth among the rich as enjoyed the natural world. Here in BS: I think we can overlook a lot their assistance to help people get economics that are at the fringes. in the U.S. California, once I had a yard of my of policies that we already have that out of poverty. There’s a variety of One thing that interests me is the GC: If you could send a message own, I started thinking about what a big impact in preventing poverty, places to get involved in the non- extent to which inequality and eco- to everyone in the U.S., what would could go into the yard that’s con- and those often come under the profit sector. nomic justice can be explained by you say? sistent with the climate. I’m what “social safety net” heading, such as GC: You’ve also done some re- power dynamics in the society. As BS: I do think people should I refer to as a Darwinian gardener, food stamps. I think a lot of Ameri- search on racial differences and economists, we tend to look first figure out how to develop a real so whatever I plant has to survive cans don’t appreciate how impor- discrimination in employment. at prices, at supply, demand and sense of empathy. An author I like on its own. tant those programs are for helping What have you learned there? scarcity. talks about equality of concern. GC: What were your career the large number of people in the BS: I did some research with But the world doesn’t just The political system should have plans in college? U.S. that avoid the worst depths of a colleague at UC Santa Cruz and work due to market forces, there equal concern for every person, and BS: My father was a professor poverty. we found that the unemployment are power relationships that affect ask ourselves what that implies, in chemical engineering at the Uni- If a student was asking me rates for black Americans has been those things. If the person who is we might possibly develop some versity of Connecticut, so it was about what to do about poverty in double that of whites for quite hiring you is the only game in town, greater empathy for folks who are natural for me to think about being the U.S., I would say support those some time. That is of course com- they have a degree of power over maybe homeless, an undocument- an academic. As an undergraduate programs. Whatever you think pounded by differences in wealth. your employment system. The ed immigrant or struggling to make at the University of Massachusetts, about the whole question of work There’s a lot of evidence that dis- interaction between political and a life for themselves. I toyed with the idea of being a jour- requirements for adults, children crimination exists, despite the market powers interact with eco- nalist and I was editor of the college really are innocent and children equal opportunity laws and vari- nomic outcomes. To listen to the full interview, visit paper for a year. need food. We have a lot of evidence ous protections. GC: If a student was interested voicesofsantaclara.com or search I initially was intending to do now that those kind of basic fam- There has been some interest- in poverty, inequality or econom- “Voices of Santa Clara” on the something more in the natural sci- ily income supports are quite im- ing research recently about class ics, are there any books you would iTunes Podcast App.

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It The 22-year-old in the U.S. Army home—friends who struggled with proved to be a welcome relief. was searching for Taliban caches— transitioning from military to civil- “The team does not care boxes of ammo and guns—stored in ian life. “We lost more soldiers back about anyone’s background,” a village nearby. When Salinas and home than actually overseas,” he Salinas said. “As long as you play his squad of eight soldiers had first said, shaking his head slowly. “It’s the game, have your guys’ back— approached the village, it was empty. the PTSD and the depression.” that’s all that matters. That’s the Dead silent. Many veterans have a hard time kind of structure that you look GRAPHIC — GOGO JONES­ “There’s a saying that if you go to adjusting to life as a civilian after for, that’s what we miss—a sense COURTESY OF STEPHEN FRASER­ a village and no one’s there, you will leaving the military. The Military of belonging.” Stephen Fraser, pictured left, poses for a photo with his fellow comrade. After serving get into a firefight,” Salinas whispers Times reports that 20 veterans com- The military once gave Salinas in the U.S. Marines, Fraser chose to attend Santa Clara, where he is currently a junior. as he sits in the library. He is a senior mit suicide every day. a sense of purpose. He was used to at Santa Clara. Yet, Salinas is not a For Salinas, adapting to life as a having someone telling him when typical Santa Clara student. college student was an uphill battle. to sleep, where to go and what to do. Fraser are starting a Student Vet- died in enemy fire. Veterans have During Salinas’ tour of duty to When he returned from Afghanistan This strict regime gave Salinas’ life erans Association. The university lost friends at home, friends who Afghanistan four years ago, he en- in 2014, he decided to go to college. structure. Universities, on the other doesn’t keep a record of the number found it too difficult to reintegrate dured 90 lb. rucksacks, improvised He enrolled in De Anza College and hand, give students the freedom to of veterans on campus, and since in civilian life. explosive devices and Taliban am- then transferred to Santa Clara be individuals, to pursue their as- many veterans don’t talk about Veterans have sacrificed their bushes. While his fellow Santa Clara University as a 28-year-old college pirations. Yet, this freedom can be their experiences, no one knows youth in service of our country, the students worried about upcoming junior. paralyzing for veterans. how many veterans are studying at youth that most Santa Clara stu- midterms, Salinas faced the reality “I told myself, I am going to join a “Veterans can be free and do Santa Clara. dents are still enjoying. Instead of of war, pain and death. club, have a great time, do what col- whatever they want after leaving the “Apparently there are more vet- seeing such differences as barriers, He had lost friends during de- lege kids do. But I just stayed in my military,” Salinas said.“Then they erans here but we just don’t know students should see this as an op- ployment. The Taliban ambushed room and studied the whole time,” start thinking about what to do next. who they are,” Fraser said. “I’ve portunity to learn from veterans as Salinas’ sister company, firing a he said. “I was very nervous about And that’s when they hit rock bot- heard there may be six or eight, but veterans can impart valuable wis- rocket propelled grenade at their meeting people who saw that I was tom and resort to drugs and alcohol. I have only met two. There might dom to younger students. convoy. older. All my friends are getting mar- I miss my buddies. A lot them don’t be veterans out there who might be As Salinas finishes his story, I “One of my buddies lost his left ried and having kids. And here I am, know what they’re doing.” having a hard time transitioning, couldn’t help but wonder what wis- testicle,” Salinas said.“He got a silver starting school.” Stephen Fraser, a Marine veteran or they might want other veterans dom I could extract from his life who is currently a junior at Santa to talk to. But there is no organized experience. It is an unquestionable Clara, misses the camaraderie of way for them to get involved and get fact that life is hard. When we lose the military. “It was like a family. identified.” friends and loved ones, it is easy to It doesn’t matter whether you are “We are just trying to be like nor- question our purpose in life; when black or white, old or young. It was mal college students,” Salinas said. we endure difficult transitions, it all about the Marines, the mission, “It takes time to reintegrate back becomes convenient to give up. brotherhood, togetherness, the here. We are still trying to find our Despite such hardships, Salinas shared identity.” way. It’s just that our experiences never stopped searching for his In comparison, Fraser admits have been so different. But we are purpose. By joining the rugby team he has found it difficult to find this approachable, Just don’t ask the and establishing a Student Veterans sense of belonging at Santa Clara. typical, ‘did you kill anybody?’ Ev- Association, Salinas has once again “The social life here revolves around erybody asks that.” found meaning. Bellomy, the frats and the parties. Because of such differences in I feel like there is no real place for life experience, students may find The original verison of this story COURTESY OF ANDREW SALINAS­ veterans here.” it difficult to connect with veter- was created for a Writing For Four years ago, before attending Santa Clara, Andrew Salinas was a specialist in the In response to this perceived lack ans at Santa Clara. Veterans have Publication class. Nicholas Chan is U.S. Army. Above, he is pictured with children in Afghanistan where he was stationed. of support on campus, Salinas and- lost friends in combat, friends who a junior economics major.

Sahale Greenwood It’s Time to Rethink News Notifications n the first day of school my ourselves on world affairs. Once that the story. local conservative papers. It is also are not yet in a position to change professor went around ask- is done, we will be better equipped to Our generation’s tendencies to- essential that we read articles in campaign laws or write unifying Oing every student how they tackle the challenge of polarization ward these apps is furthering the their entirety and educate ourselves policy yet, we are in a position to receive their news and attempt we are faced with. already problematic trend of confir- on a variety of topics—not just the educate ourselves on both sides of to stay up-to-date. Most students Most news apps allow individuals mation bias. People like to have what ones our phones notify us about. the argument. said they use a certain app on their to set their preferences so that they they believe repeated back to them, Our generation is becoming ac- phone—Apple News or ESPN. Often will only receive notifications from especially when it is being confirmed tive members of society at a very Sahale Greenwood is a when students receive notifications news sources they find interesting. by a reputable source. crucial time in our political climate. sophomore political science and from these apps, they will read the For example, if you are more liberal, News apps are contributing to The generation above us has created communication major. headline and occasionally click the you might adjust your settings to get the growth of the partisan gap. By circumstances contributing to a very story, only to stop reading after the articles from left-leaning outlets like only listening to the side of the sto- polarized society with niche media first couple of paragraphs. MSNBC. This means that most indi- ry that you agree with, you are not that allows for far too much confir- The problem with this system is viduals read news from sources that considering the other’s perspective. mation bias and one-sided thinking. that individuals are failing to com- share their same political opinion. This is lowering our critical thinking With smear campaigns that pit prehensively educate themselves These apps are allowing us to skills, thus making our opinions less the other side as the enemy, and on the news. Instead of deciding create a niche media environment. informed and less valid. gerrymandering that allow for pri- for ourselves, we are letting a com- Few individuals are getting the com- It is also important to note that mary campaigns to push politicians puter algorithm tell us what news prehensive understanding that was neither the left nor the right are al- farther to extreme left or right in it thinks we should know. By only possible when people read through ways completely correct. There is order to win these fixed districts, reading news that we are notified an actual physical copy of the news- usually a valid point being made by it is no wonder that our society has about, we are being subtly manipu- paper. each side and we would all benefit come to this. lated. I understand that these apps Most worrisome is that this move from listening to each other. After It is up to our generation to and notifications are easy and con- away from looking at the news in its all, listening to half the argument is bridge that gap and pull our coun- venient, but they are not giving us entirety gives people the false im- only being half informed. try back together again. While we the full picture. pression that they are up-to-date on Therefore, the first step to mend- It will soon be up to our gen- the world. Even if they are on top of ing our system is to stop being a pas- eration to fix the broken partisan CNN’s news blasts about the Brett sive consumer. Actively watch and system we have today. That change Kavanaugh hearings, they have not follow CNN, The New York Times Articles in the Opinion section represent the views of the must start with how we educate our- taken the time to listen to Fox News’ and The Mercury News but also keep individual authors only and not the views of The Santa Clara selves on current events. To begin, coverage of the events, thereby only up-to-date with Fox News, The Wall or Santa Clara University. we have to modify how we educate exposing themselves to one side of Street Journal, National Review and Thursday, September 27, 2018 The Santa Clara 7 / Sports

SPORTS BRIEFS: WEEK TWO STANDINGS Men's Soccer

Team WCC Overall Saint Mary’s 0-0 10-0 Portland 0-0 7-0-2 Pacific 0-0 6-2-1 San Diego 0-0 4-4-2 Santa Clara 0-0 3-5 Gonzaga 0-0 2-6-2 San Francisco 0-0 2-6-1 Loyola Marymount 0-0 2-6

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Team WCC Overall Santa Clara 0-0 9-1-1 NICK KNIVETON/ TSC ARCHIVES PHOTO COURTESY OF SCU ATHLETICS Gonzaga 0-0 5-2-2 Santa Clara women’s soccer team has once again proved itself to be the Broncos pride of the fall as they wrapped up their preseason play with a 2-0 vic- San Francisco 0-0 7-4 tory over UC Santa Barbara on Sunday. Most teams, aside from women’s volleyball, have yet to begin conference games, but will do so in coming weeks. Portland 0-0 7-4 Brigham Young 0-0 5-3-1 Saint Mary’s 0-0 5-4-1 TOLEDO, OHIO— Following a rain delay during Mon- SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.— Ranked No. 6 heading into San Diego 0-0 4-4-1 day’s competition, Santa Clara men’s golf was able to com- their final preseason game, Santa Clara women’s soccer Pepperdine 0-0 5-5 plete its second and third rounds of the Inverness Intercolle- beat UC Santa Barbara 2-0 on Sunday, finishing nonconfer- Loyola Marymount 0-0 2-6-3 giate on Tuesday, finishing fourth overall in the tournament. ence play with six straight unbeaten matches. Goals came Pacific 0-0 2-7 The team shot the day’s low score of 285, placing them one from freshman Skylar Smith in the 14th minute and then stroke behind Virginia and San Francisco, who tied for sec- again in the 72nd by sophomore Kelsey Turnbow. ond, and eight shots behind first place Tennessee. The Broncos are off to their best start (9-1-1) since the Volleyball Freshman Nordin van Tilburg led the Broncos low- 2001 season, where they began 10-1 in nonconference play scoring play in the third round, shooting a two-under 69 and and went on to win the national championship. Team WCC Overall moving up 14 places on the leaderboard to finish 14th overall. Following their game at UCSB, Santa Clara women’s Brigham Young 3-0 13-0 Their next contest will be held Oct. 8 at the Alister Mack- soccer has climbed the ranks to No. 4 in the country. Saint Mary’s 2-1 10-3 enzie Invitational in Fairfax, Calif. Pepperdine 2-1 8-5 San Diego 2-1 5-7 San Francisco 1-1 8-5 SARATOGA, CALIF.— Santa Clara men’s water polo (3-4) Gonzaga 1-1 4--9 STOCKTON, CALIF.— Broncos Volleyball (5-9, 0-2 was topped by San Jose State (4-2) 10-8 on Friday despite Loyola Marymount 1-2 11-3 WCC) fell to the University of Pacific on Tuesday night 25- Broncos Mac Carey and Patrick Kirk each tallying two goals Pacific 1-2 6-8 20, 25-18, 25-20 during a conference matchup. for the team. After being down by four-goal deficits on two Portland 0-2 12-2 The Tigers’ Kaitlyn Lines tallied 18 kills on .486 hitting, separate occasions, Santa Clara tied the game up at 8-8 but Santa Clara 0-2 5-9 including eight kills in nine attempts in the second frame. lost the lead with 2:11 left in the final frame. Allison Kantor shined for the Broncos, netting 12 kills on San Jose scored again 30 seconds later, cementing their .476 hitting. Tuesday was the first of three matches for On this date: In 1989, the San Francisco win over the Broncos. Men’s water polo will play again this Santa Clara this week as they host Loyola Marymount Giants win the NL West title. Across the Saturday, Sept. 29, when they host UC Davis in the Western Thursday at 7 p.m. and then Pepperdine Saturday at 1 p.m. bay, the Oakland Athletics clinch the AL Water Polo Association opener. West title, and proceed to sweep SF in the “Bay Bridge Series”.

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UNC + 18 vs. No. 16 Miami No. 12 WVU -3.5 vs. No. 25 Texas Tech This is my crazy bet of the week, because Texas Tech lost to Ole Miss week one by 20 for some reason Miami is once again ranked points. Since then they have had two victories, higher in the polls than they deserve and the both by double digits, and seem to be gaining spread is too far in their favor. Miami hasn’t momentum. truly stepped up and played well in any of their The issue is that they have not faced a great first three games. While they currently stand football team yet. Ole Miss is not very good No. 16 in the AP top 25 with a 3-1 record, the this year, and Tech’s next opponent, West Vir- were smacked by the only true competition ginia, is currently ranked No. 12 in the nation. they have faced. The Red Raiders might come out and play On top of Miami’s downfalls, North Caro- their best football, but the chances of them lina is playing good football right now. Last making errors are higher than usual. week they showed up big on offense and de- West Virginia hasn’t had to face off against fense to come from behind and beat Pitts- any great football teams either, but they have burgh. While the Tar Heels definitely aren’t not won by less than 26 points. Each victory the most talented team this year, they bounced the Mountaineers have displayed fantastic of- AP back from their losses and show promise fense with very solid defense. The Mountain- As college football enters week four of the season, the power rankings resemble previous years. The top heading into a tough matchup against Miami. eers currently look stronger than Texas Tech, nine teams remain undefeated, but this will change following the Ohio State (4) vs. Penn State (9) game. Miami has yet to play to their full potential and I believe the spread has underrated WVU’s in the first four games. If they continue to not ability to score fast and often. Look for a high this season, and they currently stand at 2-2. expose Ohio State’s run defense, the Buckeyes play their best, then the Tar Heels have a great scoring offensive battle where WVU proves Their losses were both substantial, and in still have a talented defense and a lights out chance to make this game very close, definitely too much for Texas Tech’s defense to handle. each game against ranked opponents they offense who has yet to score below 40 points. within 18 points. have not looked like they can get their offense James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Texas -8.5 vs. Kansas State going whatsoever. Lions sit at No. 9 in the AP top 25, but this No. 5 LSU - 11.5 vs. Ole Miss I don’t usually trust Texas, especially the I don’t believe this Texas game will prove will be their first game against a ranked oppo- The Tigers are absolutely on fire right now. past few years as they have been consistent- any different. Look for the Longhorns to win nent. They travel into Ohio Stadium where the They beat Miami week one and recently beat ly underperforming their potential, but the this one, hopefully by double digits. Buckeyes are feeling good and playing better. Auburn (No. 10) with a thrilling end-of-game Longhorns have a major chance to show how Even with Urban Meyer’s suspension, field goal. LSU has looked solid on both sides of they can play against Kansas State. The past No. 4 Ohio State - 3.5 vs. No. 9 Penn State Ohio State has shown dominance in their first the ball and they have a chip on their shoulder two weeks they beat USC and TCU, both by a This is Penn State’s first true test of the sea- four games, and there is no reason to believe PHOTO COURTESY OF JOANNE LEE FOR SANTA CLARA MAGAZINE every time they step on the field. considerable amount (23 and 15), and each son, and Ohio State is never a good test to start they won’t show up and play great football. Coming into the season facing major con- major win has made the Longhorns even more with. Penn State has beaten App State, Pitts- If Penn State can play their best in this first troversies within the program and losses of confident in their own ability. burgh, Kent State and Illinois and currently major test then it will be a close one, but I major contributors Shea Patterson (QB) and If they win big over Kansas State this week, sits at 4-0. Ohio State’s one tough matchup was still believe Ohio State -3.5 is the way to go Van Jefferson (WR), the Ole Miss Rebels have it will only amplify their mentality and Texas a victory over TCU 40-28 and they are also 4-0. on this matchup. not displayed anything worthy of acknowl- could be headed towards a great bowl game Big news coming into this week is Ohio edgement yet this season after week one. They this year. State’s loss of their best player, DE Nick Bosa. Contact Wylie Lowe at [email protected] or call upset Texas Tech in their first appearance Kansas State has not impressed anyone While this news could mean Penn State can (408) 554-4852. US Looks To Ryder Cup After Tiger’s Win Doug Ferguson Webb Simpson is playing his a little more cohesive in the last few Associated Press third Ryder Cup and already has years, and I think that’s to do with seen 23 players from Europe on the younger guys coming on board SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVE- those three teams. and really embracing the Ryder LINES, France (AP) — The American But it’s not about names. Cup and making it a very important team at the Ryder Cup is one of the “I think they are strong every part of their careers,” McIlroy said. strongest ever. year in the Ryder Cup no matter who “You’ve seen Jordan and Rickie and It features nine players who have is on the team, or what form they J.T. and those guys. They hang out combined to win 31 major champi- are in,” Simpson said. “They have a together. They spend a lot of time onships, nearly half of those by Tiger great team, obviously. They get the together, and it seems like the to- Woods, who signaled his return last Ryder Cup well. You know, 2016 was getherness is just a little bit more week by winning the Tour Champi- a great example of how we’re getting than maybe it used to be back in the onship. It has Dustin Johnson, who the Ryder Cup ... we’re getting a lot ’90s and early 2000s.” is back at No. 1 in the world. One of better.” Come Friday, it’s about making only three Ryder Cup rookies on the The Americans showed that at putts and winning the 18th hole,

team is Justin Thomas, who already AP Hazeltine, the first year after the something Woods believes has held has won a major and reached No. 1 The 42nd Ryder Cup, to be held near Paris, France, will include a U.S. team comprised Ryder Cup Task Force intended to the U.S. back, especially overseas. in the world. of young players and seasoned veterans, including recent champion Tiger Woods. build a model of continuity. It’s the Europe still likes to play the un- Europe? European way, and the U.S. can only derdog role, even having won eight That’s the team that usually wins achieved before getting to the Ry- the world ranking. hope it will end 25 years of losing the of the last 11 times in the Ryder the Ryder Cup, especially at home. der Cup. That only raises the anticipa- Ryder Cup away from home. Cup. It has reason to feel like one These are not “mops” on the It’s about who they become play- tion when the matches start Friday It helps that so many of their in France with such a loaded lineup European team, the word Thomas ing under a flag, for a tour, and play- on the first tee at Le Golf National young players are friends outside the Americans offer. Then again, it Bjorn used to describe two of his ing for each other. before a grandstand that has just the Ryder Cup, even outside golf. was like that in 1997 at Valderrama captain’s picks. “I think that the strength of Eu- under 7,000 seats. Adding to the plot Thomas and Jordan Spieth have when the Americans had five major Europe has five major champi- rope has been we all get behind one is that the Americans are defending been close since they were 14 and champions and eight players among ons, four players among the top 10 another, and even whatever differ- champions for only the third time picked to represent the U.S. at the the top 15. Europe had two of the top in the world. It can make a case as ences we may have, we put them to since 2002. Evian Junior Masters — in France, 15 in the world — Faldo and Colin one of the best teams since the days the side for this week and we’re a Ultimately, the Ryder Cup is de- no less. Thomas and Rickie Fowler Montgomerie. Europe won. of the “Big Five” in the late 1980s cohesive unit,” Rory McIlroy said cided by who keeps the ball in play, are neighbors in Florida. Brooks “Are we underdogs? Probably when Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Tuesday. “And that’s the way we try especially with the thick rough at Le Koepka spent the Saturday night on paper we are,” Bjorn said. “But Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnam and to be.” Golf National, and who makes putts. before his first U.S. Open victory on we still believe that we can win. We Sandy Lyle began this run of Euro- These are two of the strongest Europe, however, has a spirit about it the phone with Dustin Johnson (it still believe that we can go out and pean dominance. teams, the first time the Ryder Cup that has allowed for a spotless record wasn’t a long conversation). do a job on the golf course. And we But it’s not about what they has ever featured all 10 players from at home the last 25 years. “The American team has become concentrate on us.”