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OPINION Annika Tiña AirPods: Silent Disco Society

I am curious to know the percentage of college students who walk from class to class wearing headphones­—which I am guilty of doing myself. With the rise of Apple AirPods, people who walk around with earbuds has become an increasingly familiar sight. Col- lege students transitioning between classes and other duties rely on media to help pass the time. I see this beyond college as well in public areas, such as cafés. Is this bad? That’s what I’m trying to figure out. I would compare this phenomenon to a silent disco, minus the high-energy musical performance. People in the same area wearing headphones, most likely listening to music and fostering silence in the outside atmosphere. Each person has a world to themselves based solely on auditory signal, so what do we share with those around us besides silence? In our technology-dominated society, we have grown accustomed to less face-to-face encounters and have dedicated a great deal of our attention to communication devices. Smartphones have eased us into this cultural shift. Even when we go out in public, the com- fort of our own home has been replaced by the comfort of a phone in our hand or headphones in our ears. We no longer feel obligated to con- nect with the individuals around us. However, when trying to complete tasks, a phone may be inconvenient to carry and headphones may NICK KNIVETON interfere with mobility. Then came the Apple AirPods, not the first bluetooth earphone in- RECYCLE, BUT MAKE IT FASHION: On Tuesday, April 2, students participated in Maker’s Night by using free materials and inspiration to prepare for vention but arguably the most convenient the Eco-Fashion Show that will take place during week 4. In the sculpture room of Dowd Hall, designers were exposed to eco-fashion strategies. and intriguing. Yes, the AirPods allow us to carry on with our lives while being able to listen to our audio of choice, whether it be music, podcasts, radio, etc. They also allow us to disconnect from the Political Clubs in Polarized Climate real world and remain connected to the digital one in the most hidden manner. We can per- question Anita Hill. This reignition of the a founding member and current president form almost every function in the same way Campus student club was launched by sophomores Mary of Santa Clara College Democrats (College with and without the AirPods, and that is why Balestreri and Ciara Moezidis. Moezidis Dems). Wade also does not think Santa Clara they are so appealing. Still, with this obvious organizations stated IGNITE’s purpose is to ensure that is especially politically polarized and em- benefit comes a not so obvious cost. women are prepared and motivated to run phasized the importance of political en- In a silent disco, everyone is enjoying the navigate controversy for office and have a path for success as a gagement. same music but conversation cannot be ex- public servant. “I think having discussions that include changed unless you remove the headphones, She also believed that Santa Clara’s chap- both faculty and members of the different fully disconnecting from the technology. The Emma Pollans ter needed to be relaunched given that there political groups on campus can help to same happens when you walk in public with The Santa Clara are no other clubs on campus connected to facilitate greater levels of understanding headphones. Certainly, many college students nonpartisan ideologies with the mission of between these different groups and allow have become used to just removing an ear- Following the midterm elections at the motivating women to enter politics. for a healthy exchange of ideas,” Wade said. phone or two when they encounter someone end of last year and the upcoming presi- When considering the political activity College Dems hosts frequent discussions they know. But I have seen students order- dential elections, Santa Clara is looking at and interest on campus, Moezidis acknowl- on current events as well as guest speakers ing at Benson with AirPods in, which is not a potential increase in political activity on edged that there is a lack of engagement. with the goal of promoting civic engage- only disrespectful to the workers but also campus. “I think that a large amount of the cam- ment. prevents small connections from forming This includes the relaunch of the IG- pus remains apathetic when it comes to As a partisan club, College Dems also with the workers or with the people waiting NITE chapter, an organization dedicated what is going on in politics,” Moezidis said. specifically focuses on opportunities for in line. These small connections could hap- to building political ambition in female high “If it does not correlate to their major, it is students to engage with ideas and policies pen anywhere, like in an elevator ride or at school and college students. not necessarily a priority.” related to the Democratic Party. the bookstore. A short conversation with a IGNITE’s mission is to empower young From Moezidis’ experience, she does not “In my experience at Santa Clara,” Wade stranger may sound uncomfortable but it has women in politics through networking, see Santa Clara as more politically polarized said. “Individuals across all political ideolo- the potential to leave you smiling, make your panels and civic engagement opportunities. than other campuses, but added that the gies treat each other with respect and are day or provide a new companionship. Once The organization was founded in 2010 university should strive to be more open- willing to listen.” you decide to wear your headphones, turn up by Dr. Anne Moses, who grew up watching minded in engaging in civil discourse. See STUDENTS, Page 3 See THE REAL, Page 6 an all-male Senate Judiciary Committee Her views are echoed by Patrick Wade,

Since 1922 www.thesantaclara.org @thesantaclara @thesantaclara One free copy 2 / News The Santa Clara Thursday, April 4, 2019 CAMPUS SAFETY New President Takes Center Stage Found Property Beginning this week there’ll be a series your vision? Freshly-selected of opportunities and meetings for me to When I began my leadership here in March 29: A bag containing a Dell Google Chromebook get acquainted with the campus before I the summer, for me it’ll be trying to use and a personal check was found and turned in to the university leader start on on July 1. I still have a full time my office as president to make this educa- Campus Safety office. The owner was notified. job up in Berkeley but I hope to be down tion accessible and affordable to as many March 30: Cash was found by the Bergin Hall entrance opens up here a lot as well. I’d be really open to any people as possible. And also to remind the and turned in to the Campus Safety office. ideas about how to meet students in dif- campus that as a Jesuit university we have March 30: A backpack containing miscellaneous ferent settings. an obligation to give back to the commu- items was found in a Daly Science Hall classroom and Perla Luna nity of which we’re a part of, particularly turned in to the Campus Safety office. Editor-in-Chief Is there anything you’re most excited those people on the margins. to learn about in this new position? The capital campaign at Santa Clara is Information Report On March 19, Kevin O’Brien S.J. was We have some real challenges and look $180 million and $80 million is devoted announced as Santa Clara’s 29th univer- forward to really diving in deeply with the toward financial aid so that will make a March 31: A suspicious non-affiliate male was sity president. O’Brien, who has been team that we have here to address them. significant impact on our ability to make observed checking the bike racks on campus. Campus serving as the dean of the School of The- And for me one of the most important is this education as affordable and accessible Safety and SCPD responded and located him on Market ology for the past three years, will be tak- access and affordability of a Santa Clara as possible. Street. He was taken into custody for an outstanding ing over from Michael Engh S.J. at the education, making sure we are creating But there’ll be much more work to be felony warrant in Monterey County. conclusion of the academic year. opportunities for students who want to done. And again it’s not just simply about April 1: A non-affiliate guest reported being made come here regardless of their ability to financial aid. It’s to make sure that when uncomfortable by another female guest during a Sunday How do you feel right now? pay at the outset. That to me is the most students get here they can succeed and mass at the Mission Church. Campus Safety documented I feel really excited about starting to important issue. thrive as an integral part of the commu- the incident. work here. A bit overwhelmed too, with I benefited from a Jesuit education nity. So we have a lot of work to continue April 2: A staff member reported being physically all the good wishes and thoughts and in college and I want to make sure that’s to do but Santa Clara I can assure you will assaulted by an unidentified female she encountered prayers of people. I’m just filled with available to as many people as possible. lead on that. while walking at the corner of the Alameda and El Camino gratitude and I really will try every day Real. The suspect then fled the area and the staff member to be worthy of the trust that Santa is What motivated you to try for the When our seniors walk across that claimed she was not injured. SCPD was contacted and putting me in. position? stage, what does it means for them to responded. For me, it’s a great opportunity to serve have been successful at Santa Clara? April 2: A vehicle was reportedly damaged on the rear It’ll be a shift between interacting and give back. I’ve been so grateful for To be successful certainly is to have bumper, while parked on the second floor of the Main with students from the School of The- everything I’ve been given in my lifetime grown in mind and body and in spirit. As a Parking Structure. ology to undergrads. and I think serving as president of Santa Jesuit university we want growth in mind, April 2: A vehicle was reported as having been hit On the main campus there will be Clara allows me to give back to another in body, physical integrity and spirit. We by another vehicle while backing out of a parking space much more contact with the under- generation. But I also want to give back can measure scores and we can measure on the second floor of the Main Parking Structure. Both grads, which I’m really looking forward to the community of which we’re a part grade point averages—that’s all very im- vehicles left the garage after the incident. Video camera to. I spent eight years on the campus of of here. Universities should be of service portant—but equally important is how coverage is being reviewed. Georgetown working with undergradu- to the places where they serve. And I want we measure our lives by the service we ates, teaching and then I lived in a resi- to be a part of that service. do to others. Medical Emergency dence hall for eight years. We’ll do everything we can to make And so if our students leave here, my The students of Georgetown would this Santa Clara accessible and affordable hope is that every student who walks April 1: A faculty member reported feeling ill for the say that they saw me everywhere. So I to students who want to come here. We across the stage will know themselves past two weeks and was in need of medical assistance. enjoy very much meeting students where have been committed to that and we will better and know how they’re called to She was transported to urgent care by a private vehicle. they’re at, not having them come to a continue to be committed to that. give back. That to me would be success- April 2: A student’s parent requested Campus big office. ful undergraduate career at Santa Clara. Safety assistance regarding her son, who might have Is there something that you always lost consciousness in his room at the University Villas. Are there any plans for you to start wanted to do if you got in a position Contact Perla Luna at [email protected] or Campus Safety was able to meet the student in his room. making those connections? like this to implement a program or call (408) 554-4852. He stated he fell but did not hit his head. He was escorted to Cowell Health Center. April 2: A staff member reported having a severe nosebleed at Charney Hall and contacted 911. He was transported to a hospital by paramedics. April 2: A non-affiliate male was found in the common area of Loyola Hall, bleeding from a thumb wound. SCPD News in Brief and SCFD were contacted and responded. He claimed he was being chased, so he broke a window to gain entry and hide. He was placed on a 5150-EPS hold by SCPD and transported to Valley Medical Center by paramedics. Global Facilities was contacted to make repairs. • On Wednesday, April 3, a salvage team searching for containers that fell from a ship Student Behavior during a storm found a 16th century shipwreck on the North Sea floor. The ship dates back to 1540 and was filled with a cargo of copper plates. March 30: A campus resident was observed drinking an alcoholic beverage outside of Dunne Hall, by the volleyball court. He was admonished for the alcohol National violation and the alcohol was discarded. March 30: Campus residents were found in possession • On Wednesday, April 3, a 14-year-old boy in Campbell County, KY identified himself of alcoholic beverages in their room. The alcohol was as Timmothy Pitzen and told authorities he had escaped from his kidnappers. Pitzen confiscated and discarded. had been missing for seven years and was last seen in Wisconsin Dells, WI at a water park in 2011. From Campus Safety reports. Email [email protected]. Santa Clara Check out the Campus Safety Report online: • On Friday, April 5, Bill Stevens will perform in the Music Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Faculty Recital series. Stevens will perform Billy Strayhorn’s musical facebook.com/scucss stylings paired with interpretive dances by Santa Clara faculty, Kristin Kusanovich. @SCUCampusSafety • Free boba and and bubble sticks will be served on the Alameda Lawn on Friday, April 5, sponsored by the university and the Activities Programming Board.

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His son, Community members Philip Bannan, bought a mechanic shop called Pacific Gear and Tool Works. gathered to celebrate The company eventually merged with Western Gear, an engineering company that legacy of contributors built mechanical parts for fighter jets, tanks and space shuttles. Five of Philip’s six sons attended Santa Nicholas Chan Clara, following in their father’s footsteps to Associate Reporter become engineers. That left Louis I. Bannan as the exception: There is a running joke in the Bannan fam- he became a Jesuit priest and joined Santa ily: you can go to college anywhere you want, Clara as a professor in psychology and phi- but your parents will pay for your tuition at losophy. The Bannan family called him “Uncle Santa Clara. Lou,” and among the university community, The lineage of the Bannan family runs he was known as “Father Lou.” deep at the university. For 100 years, over 150 The Alumni House was renamed in spe- Bannans—brothers and sisters, husbands and cial honor of Lou Bannan, S.J., who passed wives—have attended Santa Clara. away in 1998. As the assistant to the president On March 23, the university and the Alum- for alumni affairs, Lou Bannan, S.J., believed ni Association held the ceremony of the Dono- alumni relations were the heart and soul of hoe Alumni House, unveiling the newly named Santa Clara. COURTESY OF ADAM HAYS building—the Bannan Alumni House. “One common theme that binds us is the Members of the Santa Clara community gathered for the renaming ceremony of the Donohoe Alumni House. “We knew the university would tear down Santa Clara family,” President Michael Engh, In honor of the Bannan family’s contributions, the university has renamed it as the Bannan Alumni House. the aging Bannan buildings when they an- S.J. said. “This building continues to be a set- nounced the building of the Sobrato Campus ting that reflects Lou Bannan, S.J.’s value of for Discovery and Innovation,” Patti Bannan cherishing life long relationships.” successfully lobbied the university to move who have come and gone as students of the Pascale said. “But the Bannan family has a long And for Patti Bannan Pascale, the niece of the alumni office from Varsi Hall to the Alumni university. history in Santa Clara. It’s important to re- Lou Bannan, S.J., the Bannan Alumni House is House in 1975. “It is a place of formation, a place where member the family’s influence on Santa Clara.” a touchstone of her great-uncle’s spirit. “The alumni, students and all our public we find the love of our lives,” Patrick Nally, a The Bannan family committed major “Sometimes he would call you into his office should know that we are not a second-rate fourth-generation Bannan, said. “A place that contributions to the School of Engineering in the Alumni House,” Patti Bannan Pascale agency,” Lou Bannan, S.J., wrote. “Obviously, gives you an elbow in the mid section from of Santa Clara. said. “He would say, ‘I see you around and you this is a great factor to enhance loyalty and time to time, a place where we become men They donated the Bannan Engineering are just not looking as happy as you normally communications, as well as income. This is and women with conscience, competence and Labs, the Bannan Hall and Thomas J. Ban- do. Is everything okay?’” clearly a great investment in the future.” compassion.” nan Engineering Building. The Alumni House was originally built as It was this sense of loyalty, a profound The Bannan family traces its engineering an infirmary. When the infirmary moved to sentiment for Santa Clara that defines the Contact Nicholas Chan at [email protected] or background to Patrick Bannan, an Irish im- the Cowell Health Center, Lou Bannan, S.J., many generations of Bannan family members call (408) 554-4852. E-Scooter Use on Campus Goes Downhill with Ban campus, said the ban of e-scooters is that it reflects the City of Santa night—literally. scooters and more to comply with Birds fly away, on campus is to comply with the Clara’s future partnership. In some cases, city officials were the city’s new ordinance. moratorium on e-scooters that the This means the university will try overwhelmed by the amount of Although the e-scooters are often Limes turn sour City of Santa Clara implemented in to partner with whatever company scooters and how proper regulations seen around the perimeter of the January. the city chooses, in order to allow of the devices were not in place by university, throughout residential and Ovos are over Kenney said that since the uni- riders to use the devices on campus the time they showed up. streets, the scooters themselves are versity is within the city, it must as well as throughout the city. Along with cracking down on rarely parked on campus. In terms comply with the moratorium. In September the rules for e- which companies can operate within of implementation of the new ban, Kimi Andrew The new city-wide rule was en- scooters on campus were the same their limits, cities like San Francis- Kenney says that any e-scooters or The Santa Clara acted to give the city some time to as for bikes and skateboards on cam- co have put caps on the amount of bike-share bikes found parked on make a formal partnership with an pus, according to Kenney. scooters allowed to operate at one campus will be impounded and the Santa Clara Transportation e-scooter or bike-share company, Some of the rules these various time. respective company will need to pick sent out a campus-wide email just to avoid the company placing the vehicles were required to follow in- Santa Clara’s ban of the e-scoot- them up. before spring break informing the devices throughout the city without cluded giving pedestrians the right ers on campus comes shortly after Kenney also said that if some- community that scooter and bike- any government regulations. of way at all times and limiting op- San Jose State University (SJSU) one is riding the e-scooter through share companies such as Lime Bikes Earlier this school year, Kenney eration to roadways and parking lots. announced its prohibition of all e- campus, they won’t necessarily be and Bird scooters are not allowed was optimistic that a partnership Anyone walking around campus scooters, despite the fact that the stopped by Campus Safety, but if a on campus. between the university and one of during class transition times can see school was once an official partner person is walking around with the According to the email, the rea- the newly-popular companies would that these rules are rarely followed. of Lime, one of the biggest e-scooter scooter with the intention of parking son for the ban is because the uni- emerge. The use of e-scooters as a form and bike-share companies. it somewhere, university officials versity doesn’t have an established “We’re working with the City of of transportation is rising around According to a February Mercury will tell them it has “no business partnership with any of these com- Santa Clara to see if we can decide the country, and more and more News article, SJSU’s decision came here.” panies. together which company we’d go can be seen around the Santa Clara after the scooters caused numerous While this ban may affect a few The campus-wide email also for,” Kenney said in an interview community as well as throughout “collisions, trips, falls and blocking students who have been running highlighted that the use of e-scoot- with The Santa Clara in September downtown San Jose. of fire escapes.” late to class and were lucky enough ers and bike-shares “will not be al- 2018. Just like universities, cities can SJSU officials told The Mercury to find a scooter to get them there lowed until proper policy and proce- Kenney said that the possibility partner with individual e-scooter News that all 81 of the scooters were quickly, it won’t be devastating for dures have been outlined to ensure of a partnership between the univer- and bike-share companies in order confiscated in February and that most people as the majority of Santa the safety of people and property,” sity and an e-scooter company is still for the transportation devices to be “Lime and Bird will have to pay to Clara students still walk or skate- leaving a glimmer of hope for fre- a possibility and estimates one will allowed in the area. get them back.” board to class. quent users. be made by next fall. The need for these partnerships The university’s new ban of the Millie Kenney, director for park- The most important aspect of came after the scooters started devices, however, had little to do Contact Kimi Andrew at kandrew@ ing and transportation services on a potential partnership, however, popping up throughout cities over- with any hazards surrounding the scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852. Students Stand for Beliefs agenda. torn down and had to be stapled Continued from Page 1 “The MCC, SCCAP and the ASG repeatedly to ensure they would Congratulations all receive so much funding from remain on the boards, prompting Rhaaghav Kanodia is involved in the school and tend to push radi- attention from the Benson Infor- Maggie Malagon College Republicans (CR) and is the cal leftist ideologies all the time,” mation Desk. current president of Turning Point Kanodia said. “On our campus, the “My supervisor had to tell USA (TPUSA). university pushes only one ideology, us to walk around and monitor As president of TPUSA, Kano- which is why I think it is important the flyer and make sure no one dia works to bring guest speakers to for TPUSA and CR to be there to ripped them off,” said sophomore campus as well as host tabling events inform people about other stuff too.” Brittney Solorio, who works at the to encourage and engage in political The signage that TPUSA has desk. “I haven’t had to monitor the discussion with students on campus. posted in the past has been subject flyers in the past.” Kanodia differs from Moezidis to controversy. The president of College Re- and Wade in believing that Santa In the beginning of March, TPU- publicans did not respond to re- Clara as a community “tends to po- SA posted flyers around campus ad- quests for comment. liticize every little issue on campus.” vertising their event “Gun Rights are Kanodia also feels that nearly all Women’s Rights.” Contact Emma Pollans at Registered Student Organizations A few of the flyers inside the [email protected] or call (408) (RSOs) on campus have a liberal Benson Memorial Center were 554-4852. 4 SCENE Thursday, April 4, 2019 “Us”: The Fabulous Mind of Jordan Peele

ism and analyzing the movie matching red jumpsuits look The new master to death for deeper mean- like them. ing. “Us” provides closure The identical family— or of thrilling scares at the end that is in some “tethered,” as Peele refers ways more unsettling than to them—are the result of amazes viewers “Get Out.” This movie was so an abandoned U.S. govern- satisfying to watch because ment attempt to create once again it combines the nostalgia controllable human clones. of classic horror flicks with Now, these beings have left Peele’s signature style. their underground villages Azariah Joel Beginning with a flash- and want to take the place The Santa Clara back to 1986 at the Santa of their counterparts. Cruz beach boardwalk, a “Us” has mixed tones and The term “horror film” is young girl and her parents moods that provide room for generally synonymous with wander the park to play humor, especially through “trope machine.” Whether carnival games. While other Gabriel’s light-hearted jok- it’s a haunted house, serial people around are laughing ing. Each performance is killers, ghosts, zombies or and having a good time, the form-fitted and executed demons, these movies be- parents’ bickering distracts with authenticity. Not to come primarily focused on them from noticing their mention the musical choices FACEBOOK “Us” is Jordan Peele’s second feature-length film to scare audiences with its scintillating severity. The film is far that one source of fear. But daughter has wandered off. for the film were perfect. It more psychological than any other contemporary jump-scare flicks and solidifies Peele as a cinematic genius. what if a horror flick was The girl, in a trance, enters set the tone for each scene able to slash our expecta- a house of horrors filled and changed the mood of the tions and establish a new with mirrors. As the girl’s audience. its, Zora’s shirt, in the family the real Adelaide in 1986 and convincing. genre? footsteps echo and the lights “Us” is very lifelike. It’s cabin, and hopping around when she travels into the Jordan Peele fans will That was a precedent es- burn out, she snaps back not your average horror during the film’s climax. funhouse on the Santa Cruz be happy to know that they tablished in 2017 with the into reality as she sees an movie stacked with corny “Rabbits symbolize re- beach. can get more from the co- release of Jordan Peele’s image of herself—except it scares and unrealistic sto- birth, which fits with the Generally, horror mov- median, actor and director “Get Out.” The film was a isn’t her. rylines. This movie is scary intentions of the tethered ies stay in one location and by watching his reboot of smash hit, and captured the In the present day, the because it leaves room for to start a new chapter liv- hardly leave leg room to “The Twilight Zone.” This ids, egos and superegos of Wilsons, a family of four multiple interpretations ing on the surface,” Peele move. Films like “The Shin- has recently been released people the world over. Yet with parents Adelaide and possibilities. There is said. “But, connecting with ing” or “The Exorcist” all for everyone to watch from is the success of “Get Out” (Lupita Nyong’o) and Ga- no right answer or single a greater theme of duality, take place inside of a house. the comfort of their own something that can be rep- briel (Winston Duke), their argument. If you watch the rabbits are often used as test When the Wilson family set- home. Peele’s creation is licated with a similar level daughter Zora (Shahadi movie twice, you will start to subjects, which represents tles into their beach house, jump-scare-filled with a of originality? Will nuance Wright Joseph) and son Ja- notice small subtleties that the lives of these tethered as it almost feels like they’ll deeper and muddled mes- remain when reinvented? son (Evan Alex) headed for you would not have seen the an abandoned experiment.” never escape their tethers sage behind it. His type of That’s the joy of Peele’s a vacation getaway in Santa first time. We can also look at the and end up in the typical work has the potential to new nightmarish horror Cruz. The family doesn’t There are symbolic mes- rabbit as an allusion in the horror house goose chase. revolutionize horror genre movie “Us.” The film cre- make it through the night sages in the entire film. Rab- cinema. For example, the However, the Wilson fam- filmmaking. ates a new angle for horror at their beach house because bits are one of the many re- animal is known for going ily doesn’t defend or stay films and leaves no room for a strange family appears in curring symbols such as a down the rabbit hole in “Al- in the house but tries to es- Contact Azariah Joel at predictability. People have the driveway of the home. tester rabbit locked up in ice in Wonderland.” Which cape. The change of scenery [email protected] or call (408) been searching for symbol- The kicker? The family in cages in the opening cred- is literally what happens to made the film more realistic 554-4852. Senior Dominic Tran Tells His Story Through Art A Santa Clara renaissance namese-American experience: an event that really tackles the how and why of the cul- man tackles tough topics ture. Not an easy objective. Tran says VSA chooses to acknowledge with terrific artistic tact and dwell within the ‘in-between’ of cul- tural heritage. As Vietnamese-American students, “the offspring of that union that Erika Rasmussen were born in the middle, they have to recon- Associate Reporter cile that and realize, I’m not fully American, I’m not fully Asian, either.” Senior Dominic Tran is an artist hard Confucianism and omitted family his- at work creating a space for others to ex- tory present other significant obstacles for perience cultural and emotional intimacy Vietnamese-Americans confronting the ten- through art. sion of uniting two distinct cultures. “Every artist needs a stage,” he said. “Art Tran says that Confucianism, as a Chi- needs to be heard.” nese philosophy that has permeated Asian Tran has considered himself a writer consciousness across the globe, idealizes since age seven, seeing writing as a way to “familial piety, honoring your ancestry, hon- ERIKA RASMUSSEN Dominic Tran is a Bronco senior with a bevy of stories to tell. Through stage performance, songwriting and lift the burden of emotions that are dif- oring your parents and most importantly, his various other media, he touches on topics of cultural history, social criticism and familial identity. ficult to carry, and this need for creative not to bring shame onto your lineage.” expression has led him to several mediums, Combined with American and even Bay including music, playwriting and poetry. Area ideals of capital gain, this family-and- which Vietnamese-American culture has relationship with his corporate father, and Recently, he has shared his music at the honor ideology seems to lead to a stark sense reconstructed time and memory. One cousin he wonders how he can close that distance Worlds Collide Showcase in Oakland, and of isolation. drifts away from the other, struggling with between father and son. Through a sci-fi his song “Tie My Hands” with Jordan Max- A grounding sense of identity proves the brokenness of family and experienc- twist, the son finds a way to close it.” well (recorded under Tran’s current stage elusive in a cultural reality fraught by ing a lack of belonging at the university, Tran is excited his literary vision is once name, Eiji), has reached a whopping 84,000 contradiction, which is heightened by an eventually dying from an overdose on anxi- again coming to life in the physical sphere, plays on Spotify. inclination to leave the traumatic experi- ety medication. The play follows the other and hopes it’s able to build empathy in the The latest of senior Dominic Tran’s ar- ences behind despite pride in Vietnamese cousin as he tries picking up the pieces and community. tistic endeavors also includes an upcom- traditions. understanding what happened. He thinks that this culture show’s ability ing play in the Vietnamese Student Asso- “Even if you don’t talk about it, it still This year’s show title nods to Eugene to go beneath the surface provides the op- ciation’s (VSA) Culture Show, titled “Long leaves a hole in your kids, who are also strug- O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” portunity to truly emotionally invest in a Day’s Journey to Home,” set for Saturday, gling to find a place in the world,” Tran said. a play telling the story of another dysfunc- fellow human and a different reality. April 6 in Mayer Theatre. This is the second “Your history is pretty important if you want tional family, which struck a chord with “It’s an emotionally intimate way to get play he has written and directed. to know who you are and what you mean.” Tran in high school as he saw parts of him- to know about your fellow Vietnamese- Tran sees this role as playwright and Last year, Tran’s play in the culture self and his own story in what he was read- American student here,” Tran said. director through the framework of VSA’s show “Memories of Tomorrow” depicted ing. And he hopes to see you there. tradition, to present not only a culture show, the story of two Vietnamese-American cous- Tran has centered this April’s play on a but a cultural statement. ins entering Santa Clara together. The title father-son story: “It’s about a Vietnamese- Contact Erika Rasmussen at erasmussen@ A critical-thinking approach to the Viet- ironically captures the nonlinear way in American college student who has a strange scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852. Thursday, April 4, 2019 The Santa Clara Scene / 5 Voices of Santa Clara: Robin Nelson

you’ve done that has been fascinat- ronment if you can. That might not ing or surprising? mean traveling, that might mean RN: I never thought I would going to communities near your work with children; children are home that you have never spent hard. You have to be very on top of any time in. Get outside your com- your ethical awareness in terms of fort zone and learn something new the questions you ask. about other folks. I do my research in Jamaica and GC: You taught a class called the one project I became interested in “Biology of Poverty.” What is that Professor talks gene involved kids who were living in class about? children’s homes, what we could RN: I kind of love teaching that editing, oppression and call orphanages. We looked at class, but it is not the cheeriest whether the adults in their lives topic. That class is about first, how systems of power created a care network that ap- we make real differences between proximated what it would be like communities. We talk about how to be in a family. we have made race real via slavery, Gavin Cosgrave One of the fascinating findings segregation and different policies. The Santa Clara of that research was that there were We also talk about how poverty ways that some of the caretakers itself becomes embodied. Who is The following is an entry in a se- of these children’s homes set up more likely to live in areas with en- ries called “Voices of Santa Clara,” systems that made kids feel safe vironmental toxins? Folks who are which profiles noteworthy students and comfortable, and it had a lot to poor. Who is likely to experience and faculty. The Q & A is excerpted do with their psycho-social attach- poor sleep and noise pollution? from the “Voices of Santa Clara” ments with adults. The kids who Those who are poor. We talk about podcast. had an adult they could connect different factors that influence your with did much better. biology because of your class situa- Robin Nelson is an assistant To see the creative ways with tion. Biology and poverty feed into GAVIN COSGRAVE professor of biological anthropol- low budgets that caretakers could each other like a loop. Robin Nelson is a biological anthropologist whose scholarship examines the intersection of human socialization with its implications in health outcomes. ogy at Santa Clara. Her work fo- support kids was encouraging. GC: How do you navigate the cuses on using evolutionary theory One of the interesting things in debate between equality and sci- to learn about human social and the U.S. is that we got rid of these entific differences between people? because of patriarchal practices. property taxes. health outcomes. She has done re- kinds of big orphanages and turned RN: One of the things we talk GC: The differences between a Some parents might say, “Look, search in Jamaica on the role that toward a foster care system, for about a lot in the class is how much child who has two really supportive it’s not my fault. We live in the nice adult figures play in child develop- good and for bad. We know that the difference is actually meaningful, parents who are very invested in neighborhood and our kids go to ment. foster care system has lots of chal- and what differences are not so their learning might end up in a the nice school. You need to im- lenges, and kids get moved around meaningful but have been inscribed totally different place than some- prove yourself and get your kid into Gavin Cosgrave: Was biologi- a lot. Attachment is key. Kids need with social or cultural value. one from a dysfunctional family a good school. Sorry your school cal anthropology the combination to feel like there are reliable, trust- We say things like “men are situation. Whether biology or life isn’t so good.” of working with science and people worthy and dependable adults in taller than women” or “men are circumstances, these differences But how is the other kid going to that you wanted? their lives. The more stability we stronger than women.” Most people seem to be perpetuated. improve themselves? It goes from Robin Nelson: Yes, what I real- can give kids, the better off they are. would assume that those are well- RN: [There’s nothing wrong an individual idea to a structural ized is that I loved medical anthro- GC: Is there a balance between accepted biological facts. When you with] individual intentions. “I got system where districts will never pology but I also wanted to do the being close to your family and look at men and women’s heights up this morning, went for a run be equal. science aspects of understanding wanting to explore and travel the around the world. At the far ex- and felt good about it!” But indi- If someone said, “I just want to people’s health. Biological anthro- world? tremes, you have very short women vidual intentions often get baked improve my life and my kid,” then I pologists do actual scientific inves- RN: At my age now, I’m not the like me, and very tall men like LeB- into structural inequalities. To use would ask, “at what cost to whom?” tigations. Between my undergrad same person as I was at 22 when I ron James, but for everybody else schools as an example, all parents Because there is a cost. and graduate school, I worked on wanted to study anthropology and in the middle there’s quite a lot of want their kids to go to the best HIV vaccines at the University of travel the world. I didn’t think I overlap. We try to get to the bare schools. But we know that property To listen to the full interview, visit Pennsylvania and I learned a lot would have kids. I wanted to see the bones of what differences are use- taxes (often local property taxes) voicesofsantaclara.com or search about lab work. world. I think there is great value ful for us to think about, and which support schools, and so have in- “Voices of Santa Clara” on the GC: What’s one research project in getting outside your home envi- ones have been given a lot of value equity with regards to wealth and iTunes Podcast App. Billie Eilish is a Young Star With Room To Grow The bittersweet songs of pain underpinning her cry, “Bury a friend, I wanna end me,” can hardly hit the audience if Eilish are edgy, dark and it barely moves past the confines of the studio. But that’s not to say that Eilish and her pro- glaringly amateurish ducers don’t recognize this. The horror-movie- trailer stingers and smashed glass sounds of “bury a friend” and the jagged distortion ef- Brandon Schultz fects of tracks like “bad guy” complement the The Santa Clara lyrics even while Eilish’s vocals maintain their cool detachment from the material. That said, Music makes waves, but Billie Eilish’s new these digital effects are no replacement for the album may have you wondering: “Where did motion of the human voice. they go?” Contrast any of the tracks in Eilish’s new That’s because, underneath the techno- album with Grimes’ “Nightmusic” from her polish and crisp sheen of the production, the “Visions” album. Grimes’ backing tracks are in-your-face titled “WHEN WE ALL FALL dirtier; her lyrics more abstract. But when her ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” lacks a mov- voice ascends, singing “I’ve been hard to run up able core. The 17-year-old Eilish projects her in the snow / You’ve been liking anywhere to emotions in the album, but they don’t go any- go,” none of this matters. Her voice alone con- where. veys the emotion. At this moment, you get the This lack of movement is on full display sense she could say anything, but her swelling in “bury a friend.” Dressed up with some au- intonation carries her power and pain. diophiliac, clicky percussion and a propulsive Even Eilish’s decidedly more emotional bass, the single plods along, but the lyrics re- tracks, like “wish you were gay,” suffer from veal a disturbing case of cognitive dissonance. her voice’s lack of movement. In that track, While Eilish illuminates the dark crevices of both her volume and expressiveness boil and her mind, her intonation rarely matches the seem more free to move than in the rest of the apparent agony of the material. album, but she’s still constricted by the exces- FACEBOOK In this disturbed track, Eilish clearly grap- sively clinical precision of the production. Her “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO” is Billie Eilish’s first full length album. Previously, the still teen- ples with some inner demons, at one point notes last for perfect, mathematical durations, age pop star only had a handful of EP’s and singles to her name. Despite her stardom, she remains a fledgling artist. even remarking “I wanna end me,” but her and she can’t laugh or pause or react to herself. voice doesn’t even rise above her breathy, whis- In fact, the song actually boasts some laughter, pery style at this point. She speaks the line as but it’s of the canned, sampled type. With inhibited emotional movement, there’s Especially in “xanny” and “i love you,” if she’s reaching out from the inside of a giant These technical constraints on the pro- no emotional trajectory to mess up. she foregrounds these strengths and dem- aquarium tank. It’s the peak of post-millennial duction indeed create a precise and polished But the album still packs in promises. It’s onstrates a knack for some much-needed detachment, and it’s unaffecting. listening experience, but they leave no room not hard on the ears, and Eilish carries melo- reflexivity. And speak is the perfect description for her for motion and experimental expressiveness dies, a welcome sound in today’s musicscape. If only she’d react to it with her voice, rath- singing style throughout the album. Her words (outside of the diminishing returns of the too- Also, her sparse instrumentation remains er than through the detachment of a computer. don’t float so much as they hover. The lyrics detached style). As a result, you could rear- clean while still allowing the instruments to die beside her breath. Of course, nothing is range the album’s songs in any order with no speak, enhancing the album’s ability to engage Contact Brandon Schultz at bschultz@scu. inherently wrong with this approach, but the noticeable change to the story of the piece. the ears. edu or call (408) 554-4852. 6 OPINIONñ Thursday, April 4, 2019 The Real Societal Cost of Apple AirPods

Continued from Page 1 the volume, stick your device in your pocket and carry on with your life, you are isolating yourself. Shared experiences are no longer welcome. The reason why I am writing this is because I am guilty of caging my- self within my own world when I listen to music walking from class to class. By doing so, I noticed less attempted conversations but more waves and smiles from my class- mates. Since I am usually not one to start conversation, I feel more comfort- able keeping my headphones in rather than taking the time to re- move them and begin talking. But I feel conflicted. As the kind of per- son that could be easily influenced by one exchange, I look forward to all interactions, big or small. I only struggle sometimes to initiate them, and participating in this silent disco COURTESY OF APPLE culture only worsened my case. Apple AirPods are the latest technological trend. All across Santa Clara’s campus, students can be seen wearing them as they walk from class to class, go to the gym or study at While the simple solution would the library. While AirPods are tremendously popular for a reason, they can also put students at risk. AirPods are eliminating many of our chances for basic human interaction. be to ditch the headphones com- pletely, there’s no denying that it can immediately be done. when I see headphones, I assume the silence specifically fostered by else. We don’t need to communi- phones, the devices. Just don’t forget A good start would be walking they only care about getting from our attachment to technology is cate every second of every day but there are people around you with around with just one earphone in, place to place. When I see just one dangerous. We live amongst each it is beneficial for us and for those whom you can share the experience. to show you are still available for earphone in, I know they could eas- other for a reason, and at the most around us to keep those opportuni- chatting. There have been many ily remove it for a quick chat. foundational level, that reason is to ties open. Annika Tiña is a junior times I awkwardly resorted to wav- Silence itself is not necessarily interact with one another. When we So the disco can play on—no need communication major with a minor ing at my friends in passing because bad. Many people value silence but lose connection, we lose so much to say goodbye to the music, the ear- in mechanical engineering.

Jake Souleyrette The Marketplace of Ideas: SSI and SJP nfluential historical figures was only stopped when SJP learned ranging from English poet John their referendum would be vetoed IMilton to President Thomas on principle. Jefferson to members of the U.S. Rather than attempting to cen- Supreme Court have promoted the sor SSI, SJP should take their fight protection of the “marketplace of into the marketplace of ideas. Our ideas” as foundational to Western community at Santa Clara should philosophy. This theory argues the be open to all viewpoints, allowing best ideas and truth will always us to decide which are the best. Cen- defeat poor ideas and lies, similar soring a viewpoint only serves to to how a superior good will defeat create monopolies where bad ideas an inferior good in the economic may thrive. If we reversed the roles, marketplace. clearly SJP would not want SSI to Because of the triumph of truth, monopolize campus space on this differing viewpoints should both be nuanced issue. Only through an tolerated and encouraged, resulting open marketplace can the best ideas in the best outcome for the com- rise to the top. munity at large. Silencing a view- As previously stated, the con- point only serves to let an inefficient flict between Israel and Palestine product thrive, similar to how in a is nuanced, emotional and difficult monopoly prices rise and service to discuss. Many in our community suffers as a result. are far from experts (including your As we look at the debate between humble columnist), and discourse Students Supporting Israel (SSI) AP on campus would serve our commu- Students across campus have become aware of tensions between Students for Jusice in Palenstine (SJP) and the newly registered and Students for Justice in Pales- club, Students Supporting Israel (SSI). Despite the tension present at the beginning, efforts to coexist appear to be in the works. nity greatly. The inclusion of more tine (SJP), we should not forget the viewpoints, not less, is paramount societal value of the marketplace of to the success of the marketplace ideas. and doing so will effectively silence for immediate comment. It seems On the global stage, anti-Israel of ideas. The issue between Palestine SSI’s viewpoint. that SJP is acting in good faith, and groups wish to see the Israeli gov- As our community faces prob- and Israel is as emotional as it is This story is nearly a month old this promotion of dialogue should ernment dissolve. Anti-Israel senti- lems similar to this in the future, we complex. On both sides, there has with developments in the works. be applauded. The remainder of this ment has even permeated into the should look to open our hearts and been tremendous bloodshed and When asked for a comment, SJP’s column intends to explore SJP’s at- House of Representatives; Min- minds to as many viewpoints as we tragedy. This column has no desire co-president Noor Darwish re- titude to dissenting viewpoints. nesota Rep. Omar’s anti-semitic can and discern the best from there. to explore the complexities of the sponded saying they have decided SJP’s reaction to a competitor in the comments have been nationally Furthermore, SSI’s inclusion on our issue nor take a stance. Rather, this against seeking a referendum to marketplace of ideas was to silence criticized, resulting in the passing campus provides an opportunity for article discusses the issue at hand revoke SSI’s RSO status, believing rather than debate. of a resolution condemning hate learning and would highlight our in our community: the legitimacy that even if the referendum was suc- This attitude of silencing op- speech. On the small stage of our tolerance for different viewpoints. of SSI as a new Registered Student cessful, it would be overturned by ponents in thought is reminiscent campus, SJP has sought to silence Organization (RSO). Jeanne Rosenberger, vice provost of attitudes shown on the national the pro-Israel viewpoint from the Jake Souleyrette is a sophomore As the last issue of The Santa for student life. In short, SJP would stage. Of the 22 members of the literal moment of its inception. This finance major. Clara reports, the creation of SSI seek to silence SSI, but will not be- Arab League, 17 do not recognize has been contested by members of cause they are protected by the vice Israel, and more radical groups like the SJP, as they seek to initiate steps provost. Hamas have called for the country’s Articles in the Opinion section represent the views of the to revoke SSI’s charter. By revoking Finally, SJP has attempted to complete destruction. These views, their charter (via a campus-wide initiate conversation between their while largely condemned by the free individual authors only and not the views of The Santa Clara referendum), SJP will prevent SSI leadership and SSI, but SSI declined. world, are held by mainstream poli- or Santa Clara University. from interacting with our campus SSI’s president could not be reached ticians. Thursday, April 4, 2019 The Santa Clara 7 / Sports

STANDINGS Santa Clara Stuck in a Slump Baseball Broncos still Team WCC Overall looking for a Brigham Young 7-2 21-5 Loyola Marymount 7-2 18-10 conference win San Francisco 6-3 17-11 Pepperdine 5-4 14-10 John Brussa Gonzaga 5-4 12-13 Sports Editor Saint Mary’s 3-3 16-12 4-5 19-10 Hosting their first confer- Pacific 3-6 15-13 ence series of the year this past Portland 2-7 19-11 weekend, Bronco Baseball (5- Santa Clara 0-6 4-21 21) looked to turn around what has so far been a dreadful sea- son. Unfortunately, the series Women’s Tennis opener against San Francisco on Friday only added to the Team WCC Overall team’s troubles. SANTA CLARA ATHLETICS San Diego 3-0 12-2 The Dons (14-11, 4-3 WCC) Santa Clara currently sits in last place of the conference heading into the second half of the season. The Broncos Pepperdine 3-0 12-3 scored their first run of the did, however, pick up their second win in the last five games on Tuesday when they beat Cal Poly in extra innings. Saint Mary’s 3-1 5-7 game off of a solo homer in the Brigham Young 2-1 9-6 second and then tacked on two Gonzaga 2-2 7-7 more in the fifth. The Broncos’ Luis Obispo on Tuesday to Coming off of two straight the Aztecs managed to tack Portland 2-2 6-7 starting pitcher, junior Keegan take on Cal Poly, the Broncos wins, Santa Clara would go up on to their slim lead with a Loyola Marymount 1-2 6-5 McCarville, struck out a career- squeaked out an extra innings against No. 13 and eventual few more goals, topping the San Francisco 1-3 8-8 high nine batters before being victory after first-year Blake tournament champions, Loyola Broncos 4-1. Santa Clara’s lone Pacific 1-3 3-9 pulled after four and a third Faddoul’s squeeze bunt brought Marymount. The Lions demon- goal came from junior utility Santa Clara 0-4 3-8 innings. in what would be the winning strated why they are among the Maggie Oys, who scored on a The Dons added on to their run in the top of the 10th. nation’s top teams, sweeping feed from sophomore Kelly 3-0 lead with a three-run hom- Santa Clara heads to Pep- Santa Clara 5-0 and then pro- Frumkin with just under six er in the seventh before scoring perdine this weekend for an- ceeding to defeat Saint Mary’s minutes remaining. UPCOMING GAMES four more and beating Santa other conference series. First in the gold medal match. The next day, the Broncos Clara 10-0. pitch is set for 3 p.m. on Friday. In their third contest of the hit the road to take on Concor- Baseball On Saturday, the Broncos day, Santa Clara would once dia in Irvine. Santa Clara’s of- faced a five run deficit heading Beach Volleyball again see San Francisco for a fense, silenced the day before, Santa Clara @ Pepperdine Fri. 4/5 3:00 p.m. into the bottom of the eighth. chance at winning the tourna- came alive thanks to multiple Following first-year Matt Jew’s SANTA CRUZ, Calif.—Bronco ment’s bronze medal match. scores from seniors Hannah Santa Clara @ Pepperdine Sat. 4/6 1:00 p.m. two-run homerun, however, beach volleyball took part in The Dons, however, would get Buck and Lauren Paxton, re- San Francisco’s lead slimmed the redemption by topping the sulting in the Broncos’ first Santa Clara @ Pepperdine Sun. 4/7 1:00 p.m. to 6-3 heading into the ninth. Midseason Invitational this Broncos 3-2. Golden Coast Conference win In their last turn to bat, the past weekend, facing a volley Beach Volleyball will travel of the year. Goalkeeper Lydia Sacramento State @ Santa ClaraTue. 4/9 6:00 p.m. Broncos managed to score of WCC rivals. Saturday to once again take on Dadd earned the win in net, again after a double from senior On Friday, the first day of Saint Mary’s at 1 p.m. recording six saves as Santa Women’s Tennis Matt Smithwick, putting them competition, Santa Clara was Clara beat Concordia 9-4. within two runs. With the tying swept by No. 18 Saint Mary’s Women’s Water Polo Today, Women’s Water Brigham Young @ Santa Clara Sat. 4/6 11:00 a.m. run at the plate, the Broncos before taking a match from San Polo (7-12, 1-2 GCC) will kick were unable to capitalize and Francisco later in the afternoon SANTA CLARA, Calif.—In their off a four-game homestand San Diego @ Santa Clara Sun. 4/7 11:00 a.m. fell 6-4. for the team’s first victory of first of a two-game road-trip, against Cal State East Bay In the last game of the series, the season. Women’s Water Polo headed (11-11) at 3 p.m. before host- Men’s Tennis the Dons once again came out The following day, Santa down south to take on San Di- ing Loyola Marymount at the on top, beating the Broncos 4-1 Clara faced Pacific in the day’s ego State last Thursday. same time tomorrow. Santa Clara @ Saint Mary’s Thurs. 4/4 2:00 p.m. to complete the sweep. opening match. After sweeping The Broncos, looking for The week was not all bad in the two through five posi- their first conference win, Contact John Brussa at Santa Clara @ San Diego State Sat. 4/6 12:00 p.m. news for Santa Clara baseball, tions, the Broncos finished the played stingy defense for a [email protected] or call (408) however. Heading down to San contest with a 4-1 victory. majority of the contest until 554-4852. Santa Clara @ San Diego Sun. 4/7 1:00 p.m. Baseball Returns Earlier Than Ever Before Harper and Yelich “He’s making hard stuff look nated. The Mariners nearly swept pretty easy,” Brewers manager Craig the Red Sox with a series victory of show off abilities Counsell said. 3-1, and have scored 21 of 42 runs The Brew Crew is looking to de- this season in homers. Red Sox start- in opening week fend their National League Central ers Chris Sale, Nathan Eovaldi and Division championship from last Rodriguez gave up 20 hits and 18 Lacey Yahnke season, and it will take Yelich to earned runs in the series. The Santa Clara make this possible once again. Chris Sale had a shockingly Meanwhile, for those who were shaky start to the season, pitching After a long winter of speculation wondering how Mike Trout—who only three innings on Opening Day. and big name trades, the first week recently became the highest-paid Sale recently extended his contract of baseball has led off with a bang. player in the MLB—would start his an additional four years with the While it’s too early to tell anything season, the answer is not as hot as Red Sox for $145 million dollars lasting from the first few games, some expected from a player making and has become the ace for Boston. many of Major League Baseball’s almost half-a-billion dollars. He has been an All-Star for seven biggest stars and favorite teams are Still, even an inferior Mike Trout straight seasons and started the off to hot starts on Opening Day. is a superior player. last two All-Star Games. But after a Opening Day for all thirty teams He hit a two-run double against miserable start to the 2019 season, was March 28, the earliest in MLB the Oakland Athletics in the open- it remains to be seen if Sale lives up history. AP ing series, and now has five hits and to his contract extension. Bryce Harper, recently signed Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich homered in his first four games to begin the 2019 season. 3 runs batted in (RBI’s) in the first The San Francisco Giants’ start by the Phillies for one of the largest few games of the season. to the 2019 season was anything but contracts ever, brought the crowds Spring Training. Aside from Harper, another Trout’s contract will be in dis- hot. to their feet in the city of brotherly However, Harper has swung a National League star entered this cussion for months to come, but They fell quietly to the Padres by love. He had two massive home runs hot bat in April ever since his rook- season with heavy expectations on the Angels’ center-fielder is feeling scoring only five runs in four games, against the Atlanta Braves during ie debut in 2012, posting a record his shoulders. But Milwaukee out- relieved to have signed and excited with the team batting average being opening weekend—one of them high on-base percentage of 1.065 fielder Christian Yelich—awarded to just play ball. a measly .177. The Giants will look traveled 465 feet, the second-lon- in the month of April. This number the NL’s Most Valuable Player last “I’m just glad that I can focus on to redeem themselves from the soft gest home run of his career. also ranks him fourth in MLB his- year after batting a career-high .326 baseball, because that’s all I ever start in the next few series, and also “It was really cool,” Harper told tory for the month behind the great and blasting 36 homers—has so far wanted out of this,” Trout told NBC give their retiring manager Bruce MLB.com. “Definitely one of the Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Barry proven last year’s performance was Sports. “[The contract] is out of the Bochy something to remember. cooler homers I’ve ever hit. Just Bonds. Nice company. not a fluke. Yelich is picking up right way and we know we’re going to be These season openers may all the fan base, just the stadium, the Bryce Harper will return to face where he left off and then some—re- here for a long time, so now it’s just seem silly come the October post- electricity we had in this place, it his old ball club, the Washington Na- cording a homerun in every game of about playing, winning and trying season—or even in a week. How- all came together.” tionals and one of MLB’s top pitch- opening weekend. to win a championship.” ever, they have shocked the world Harper’s success this early in the ers, Max Scherzer, this upcoming He also delivered a two-run The Seattle Mariners have had a of baseball and given fans a reason season might come as a surprise to week. If this series and the month walk-off double to give the Brew- surprisingly strong start to the sea- to be excited for the 2019 season. some, considering he started the of April continue on this trend for ers a 5-4 come-from-behind win son. They debuted at home against season in a new uniform on a dif- the Phillies, it will be a pennant against the Cardinals in their open- the reigning World Series champi- Contact Lacey Yahnke at lyahnke@ ferent team and had an abbreviated contender. ing series. ons the Boston Red Sox—and domi- scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852. 8 SPORTS Thursday, April 4, 2019 March is Over, but the Madness Continues Upsets have led to an unpredictable AP Final Four round

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A suffocating defense, an offense that likes to run, a super-star driven attack and a slow-moving, grind-it- out in the half-court offense whose pace might belong on a baseball diamond instead of the basketball court. Four completely different and oppositional approaches, each with their own point of pride and em- phasis, with one thing in common: March has come to an end and they are still playing basketball. The Texas Tech Red Raiders, Au- burn Tigers, Michigan State Spar- MIMI NAJMABADI tans and Virginia Cavaliers punched Following Auburn’s overtime upset of Kentucky and Michigan State’s victory over No.1 seed Duke on Sunday, the question of who would proceed to the Final Four was decided their tickets to the Final Four this and brackets everywhere were busted. Neither Texas Tech nor Auburn have made it this far in the tournament in their respective program histories, though both are formidable. past weekend. As they begin mak- ing travel plans for Minneapolis— where this year’s Final Four will be second-seeded Michigan State so far. shines the brightest and whose de- incredible accomplishment, but let’s held—each team realizes only one Spartans at 5:49 p.m. PST. All in all, this game looks like fense can hold the longest to emerge see who can make it even further will emerge victorious. The Red Raiders weren’t talked a strong defensive matchup with from the weekend victorious. this Saturday. Whether your bracket is busted, about much before the tournament Winston and Culver in the driver’s March is over, but March Mad- or you somehow predicted Texas started, but people are having a hard seat for their respective offenses. ness isn’t quite done yet. For these Contact Kyle Lydon at klydon@scu. Tech and Auburn in the Final Four, time leaving them out of conversa- Expect the team whose star player four teams, they have reached an edu or call (408) 554-4852. this Saturday promises to host two tion now. exciting matchups. Let’s take a look They rolled through Northern at both of them. Kentucky and Buffalo in the first In the first game of the day, two rounds before beating Michi- tipping off at 3:09 p.m. PST, the gan 63-44 in the Sweet 16—holding fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers face off them to only 16 points in the first against the only remaining one seed, half, the record for fewest points in the Virginia Cavaliers. the opening half of an NCAA Tour- Auburn has been red hot as of nament game. Finally, they upset late, proving themselves too fast one-seeded Gonzaga to reach Sat- and too strong for even the best blue urday’s game. bloods in the country. After barely The Spartans have looked strong escaping an upset from 12-seeded throughout the tournament, beat- New Mexico State in the first round, ing Bradley, Minnesota and LSU they have since run through Kan- fairly comfortably before edging sas, jumped over one-seeded North out a hard-fought, one-point win Carolina and slid past two-seeded over Duke in the Elite Eight. Kentucky in overtime to reach the Based on both teams’ approach- Final Four. es, this matchup looks to be a strong On the other hand, Virginia defensive battle highlighted by star- avenged their loss to a 16-seed last driven offenses. year by overcoming a halftime defi- The cornerstone of Texas Tech’s cit to beat Gardner-Webb in the first success has been their lock-down round. They then overtook Okla- defense, which is the most effec- homa and Oregon before beating tive in the country throughout the Purdue in an overtime March Mad- season. Conversely, Michigan State ness instant classic. has a more traditional, balanced With both teams coming off of game, but has seen their largest dramatic overtime wins, their paths success come from the havoc their and competing styles of play will best player—Cassius Winston—has cross in the Final Four. wreaked on their opponents. This game will be a battle of pac- However, while Texas Tech’s ing. defense has become a well-known Both teams are near the com- unit to be feared over the last few plete opposite ends of the spec- weeks, they must not forget Michi- trum when it comes to pace of play. gan State’s strong interior defense Auburn likes to push the pace, run as well. the floor and get shots off quickly The Spartans make it a night- while Virginia is a half-court team mare for opposing teams to get that likes to play slow, work the shot points in the paint, but struggle with clock down and pass the ball around their weak point in the amount of like a game of Catch Phrase that’s offensive rebounds they allow. about to expire. At the same time, as the coun- The winner of this matchup will try has become more and more im- be the team that can force the other pressed with Winston this season, to play at their preferred speed. If Texas Tech has a couple star players Auburn is able to get Virginia run- to look out for themselves. ning the floor, expect the Tigers to The biggest threat on offense for outlast the Cavaliers. Yet, if Virgin- Tech is Jarrett Culver, who plays ia is patient and sticks to the half a similar role for their offense as court, expect them to wear down Winston does on Michigan State’s. Auburn and upset their rhythm. Both of their abilities to spread the Following that game, U.S. Bank floor and open opportunities for Stadium will host the third-seeded other teammates has been a huge Texas Tech Red Raiders and the difference maker in the tournament