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Thursday, September 27, 2018 WHAT’S INSIDE 3 NEWS 5 SCENE 6 OPINION Amazon lockers on Bill Sundstrom Santa Clara’s student campus talks poverty and veterans inequality Mural, Mural, On the Wall America’s Boy Band is Off-Key Los Angeles hip-hop collective’s energy dwindles on new album Noah Sonnenburg Scene Editor 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.