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In an attempt to find a cure for a rare neu- romuscular disorder, the Rupel family will be competing in a 60-mile cycling event in honor of their son. Matt Rupel, now 23, graduated from Santa Clara in 2013. The Rupels who reside in Santa Clara are all recessive carriers of Friedreich’s ataxia, a genetically inherited disease that attacks the body’s nervous system and muscles. Matt Rupel was diagnosed with the condition in the eighth grade. The Rupel family plans to raise $10,000 as part of a 13-man team, which includes fam- ily friends. The event Ride Ataxia NorCal as a whole aims to raise $125,000 for research through donations from riders and outside spectators. While Matt Rupel’s father and sister, Bart and Katie, will be competing in the race, his mother, Brenda, will be following to assist the riders if problems arise. Both Bart and Brenda Rupel are Santa Clara alumni as well, having graduated in ‘85 and ‘86 respectively. The Rupels frequently cycle in events across the country to fundraise for a cure for ashley cabrera — The Santa Clara Friedreich’s ataxia. As the event draws near, the family has been biking distances up to 60 The Activities Programming Board brought 21-year-old Chance the Rapper to perform at the annual Spring Concert. The event was held yesterday at 8 miles in preparation for the race on May 31 in p.m. in the Locatelli Student Activity Center. David Lyons, a sophomore Santa Clara student, opened the show. Over 750 tickets were sold at $20 each. Davis, Calif. Matt Rupel is currently participating in a drug trial to treat his disease, as there is currently no definitive cure for Friedreich’s ataxia. Despite this fact, Rupel’s father, Bart, believes that fundraisers like Ride Ataxia Nor- Cal do make a difference for individuals with the condition. Club Instills Hope for Youth “I’m pretty optimistic (that) within the next 10 years we will have a cure,” Bart said. reality. and other parents who come from similar Matt served as editor-in-chief of The Santa Disadvantaged fami- MEChA-El Frente, the Multicultural Cen- backgrounds. Clara from 2011 to 2013. He was recently hospi- ter’s Latino and Latina club, has been active “Most of their questions are about finan- talized for respiratory problems while visiting lies tour campus, seek in reaching out to children who live in inner cial aid,” said Gonzalez. “We just tell them family in El Paso, Texas, but was discharged on city San Jose and other impoverished areas. our story and explain that Santa Clara is very Tuesday. Although he will not participate, his new opportunities Every November, the club hosts Raza Day generous. If you come from a low-income father says Matt plans to attend for support. in its efforts to connect with disadvantaged household, but have good grades in high Bart Rupel believes that the event is benefi- youths. MEChA invites hundreds of high school, it is possible to come here.” cial for both researchers and families affected Nicolas Sonnenburg school students from San Jose to Santa Clara. In addition to Raza Day, MEChA hosts five by Friedrich’s ataxia. The Santa Clara They have the chance to explore buildings, smaller campus tours throughout the year. “It helps the community stay motivated to speak with Santa Clara students and gain On Friday, with the assistance of the see what we can do, and it helps connect the Inadequate educational facilities, the insight into college life. club, the Ignatian Center’s outreach pro- researchers to the families,” said Rupel. “Often threat of violence on the streets and a lack “One of our pillars is education,” said gram Thriving Neighbors will be welcoming times, companies involved in research (get of mentors are all problems that plague ado- Mayra Gonzalez, a member of MEChA. “Part approximately 100 young students and 25 to) see the families and see how determined lescents who live in impoverished neighbor- of that is reaching out to elementary, middle parents from Washington Open Elementary we are.” hoods. and high schools to show students not only School in Santa Clara. Ride Ataxia Norcal is sponsored by the The possibility of attending a four-year that Santa Clara is a place that exists, but that Friedrieich’s ataxia Research Alliance. university is often out of the question for they can actually get here.” Contact Nicolas Sonnenburg at these young people. Members of the Santa Parents of visiting students have a chance [email protected] or call (408) 554- Contact Eduardo Cuevas at [email protected]. Clara community are trying to change this to speak with university admissions officers 4852. Coming to an End What’s Inside News...... 1 – 3 Reflecting on Katie Le’s career Scene...... 4 – 5 Opinion...... 6 Sports, Page 7 Sports...... 7 – 8 2 / News The Santa Clara Thursday, May 22, 2014

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Serving Santa Clara University Since 1922 • • • Volume 93, Issue 24 • • • Editor-in-Chief Vishakha Joshi

Managing Editor Mallory Miller Thailand

Editors Nigeria News: Sophie Mattson Opinion: Thomas Curran-Levett Scene: Eddie Solis Jr. Sports: Tyler Scott Photo: Eric Bonilla Slot: Emilie White Design: Lena Eyen

Reporters Lauren Bonney Dan Hanower Sophie Mattson Ivan Munoz Eryn Olson Sydney Sanchez Tyler Scott Nicolas Sonnenburg Victoria Yu

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Copy desk 1. Day two of martial law in Thai- declared, several meetings were Alexandra Hoffman N’dea Moore- land stirs confusion: Thailand be- planned behind closed doors be- Petinak gan its second day under martial law tween senior government officials, Maura Turcotte Zoe Vaden yesterday. opposition party leaders, the Elec- Design desk Residents tried to make sense of tion Commission and other parties. Kya Coletta Jaime Lacson this dramatic turn of events after six Around Bangkok, there was little Aleisha Nelson Rachael Vasquez months of anti-government protests sign of any change. Most soldiers and political turmoil. that had occupied key intersections Advertising staff The country’s powerful army around the capital had withdrawn. Allison Wan chief invoked the military’s expand- People went about their work ed powers. He also issued more than normally, students went to school Digital Editor a dozen edicts, which included broad and the traffic was snarled as it Gogo Jones powers of censorship over the media would be any other weekday in this and the Internet and vaguely defined bustling city. threats to prosecute opponents. Business/Support staff A day after martial law was From AP Reports. Distribution Manager: Alex Cabral AP

Advisers Gordon Young Charles Barry, photo 2. Two bombs blasted in Nigeria, law on Nigeria, the group has repeat- Dan McSweeney, photo at least 118 killed: Two car bombs edly targeted bus stations and other

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Article by Sophie mattson, Graphic by Eric Bonilla University Collaborates to Train Educators Partnership furthers Advancement. we need to do is train teachers to be better ning, it will officially close its doors in June “We are interested in increasing the prepared to address all of the cultural, social 2015, and will immediately be replaced with education for His- number of bilingual teachers,” said Edward and economic issues that exist among low- the Institute for Hispanic Educational Ad- Alvarez, president of the National Hispanic income Hispanic communities.” vancement. panic community University Foundation. NHU is a postsecond- According to Alvarez, NHU has tradition- “There are 14,000 teach- ary institution dedicated ally been noted for its teacher credential pro- ers in this community and to educating the Hispanic gram. Sophie Mattson only 10 percent of them are “There are 14,000 community. It has been The foundation reached out to Santa The Santa Clara bilingual.” located in East San Jose Clara in hopes of preserving NHU’s teacher Nicholas Ladany, dean teachers in this since 2004, but after a lack credential program. Santa Clara’s desire to Santa Clara will be establishing a satellite of Santa Clara’s School of of funding and a drop in assist the Hispanic community aligned with campus following the imminent closure of the Education and Counsel- community. Only student enrollment, the foundation’s goals of training teachers in National Hispanic University in East San Jose ing Psychology, thinks it is the National Hispanic better serving these groups of people. in order to continue the teacher preparatory necessary for Santa Clara 10 percent of them University Foundation Around 100 individuals are expected program. to sponsor the Institute ceased funding NHU in to enroll in the teacher credential pro- The university seeks to create a credential for Hispanic Educational are bilingual.” 2010. gram. institute that trains teachers to cater to the Advancement. The university be- Two charter high schools will also be es- needs of Hispanic communities. This is because there is a came a for-profit insti- tablished in the same building as the creden- Santa Clara and the National Hispanic substantial shortage in the number of educa- tution after it was taken over by Laureate tial institute, and will each accommodate 400 University Foundation, a nonprofit organiza- tors able to teach in Hispanic communities International Universities, a private network students. tion that has sponsored educational institu- and connect with Hispanic students. of post-secondary educational institutes, in tions for Hispanics, are collaborating to es- “There is a significant achievement gap, the same year. Contact Sophie Mattson at smattson@scu. tablish the Institute for Hispanic Educational which hasn’t been filled,” said Alvarez. “What Despite efforts to keep NHU up and run- edu or call (408) 554-4852.

HOW TO GET THROUGH MOVE-OUT: HOPE Former Professor Makes Donation SERVICES FIRST REUSE Keep it for next year or donate in res hall lobbies. (Only non-food & non-liquid items accepted.) THEN RECYCLE LAST Place cardboard, paper, plastics, RESORT: e-waste, carpets, and compost in LANDFILL appropriate areas and containers DO MORE GOOD Volunteer with us and Interested? Please email Score movie passes, [email protected] for more details about being a Patagonia gift cards, or move-out volunteer. Giants tickets! Courtesy of Marie Brancati Over 200 hundred people attended a naming ceremony on May 15 that recognized Julia and Victor Vari for making an $8 mil- lion donation. From left to right: Julia Vari, Victor Vari and Mauro Battocchi, the Consul General of Italy in San Francisco.

wife made an $8 million donation. opportunities for research, faculty Building named The new building’s name was development and guest speakers. unveiled during a ceremony on “The way the Varis are provid- after endowment May 15. ing the money is very broad and it “It was to not only recognize will be used to benefit and enrich was granted and thank the Varis for a gift to the university community,” Bran- Corrections name the building, but for an en- cati said. dowment that will be eventually Victor Vari originally began Sophie Mattson created for the arts and humani- teaching Italian at Santa Clara in In “Debate Teams Talk Future Health Care Policy,” Nicolas Sonnenburg’s The Santa Clara ties,” said Marie Brancati, director 1946. After 66 years of work, he name was spelled incorrectly. (Page 1, Issue 23, May 15, 2014). of external relations for the Col- retired in 2012 at the age of 92. The Arts and Sciences Building lege of Arts and Sciences. In “Show Promotes Tolerance of All Gender Identities,” the pull quote was officially named Victor B. and The endowment will be used to Contact Sophie Mattson at should have read “Just because we are LGBTQ does not mean that we should Julia Botto Vari Hall after the for- support projects related to the arts [email protected] or call (408) be treated differently.” (Page 3, Issue 23, May 15, 2014). mer Santa Clara professor and his and humanities. This will include 554-4852. 4

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Please direct any questions to Nellie Bohac at [email protected] 6 Opinion Thursday, May 22, 2014 Thomas Curran-Levett Michael Sam: More Than Just A Football Player an answer. The timing of Michael Sam’s coming-out Most recently infamous for calling a is especially important to note. The months 15-year-old child terms that cannot even be leading up to the draft are filled with intense printed here, Culliver drew criticism last year scrutiny of prospects who can find themselves for taking full advantage of the enormous falling out of the draft for anything viewed as media presence before 2012’s Super Bowl a character flaw. to state in the most intelligent way possible, In fact, Sam’s bravery did hurt his over- “Nah. We don’t got no gay people on the team. all draft stock. Prior to the draft, Sam had You know, they gotta get up out of here if they been lauded by many, including NFL draft do. Can’t be with that sweet stuff.” guru Mike Mayock, who commended Sam’s While Culliver’s sentiments hopefully “high-level production in the best conference are not shared by his NFL peers, several of in football.” Ultimately though, the SEC De- whom reacted quite angrily to his comments, fensive Player of the Year, viewed to be a mid his comments paint football locker rooms as round selection by several draft analysts, fell anything but a safe space. all the way to the last dozen picks in the draft. Yet for every Chris Culliver, many have After a long and stressful wait, Sam was stepped up in support of gay teammates. Eas- ultimately drafted by the St. Louis Rams, im- ily the most recognizable voice is that of Chris mediately cementing his place in NFL history. Kluwe, the former Minnesota Vikings punter Now, his story is anything but over. who has been one of the most outspoken op- It is almost certain that he will never reach ponents of homophobia in sports. the level of talent as, say, , As LGBT ally Kluwe put it in a piece for the first overall pick of the draft, but Sam is CNN last year, “It’s not right that professional still a player everyone should know and fol- sports, and especially sports media, have cre- low. He may never play in the Pro Bowl, or be ated an environment where gay players are named Super Bowl MVP, but true NFL fans willing to hide essential components of them- should still don his jersey. selves as human beings in order to pursue They should support the 24-year-old who their dreams.” just wants to play football. They must say, for AP Kluwe’s words stand testament to the everyone to hear, that while there is no place After a long wait that saw him falling further in the draft than many expected, Michael Sam was selected by shifting national sentiment toward sexual- in the NFL for the likes of Chris Culliver, the the St. Louis Rams. His place in NFL history was promptly cemented as the league’s first openly gay player. ity. With dozens of states legalizing gay mar- NFL will always be ready for Michael Sam. riage, the removal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” Most importantly, they will demonstrate policies from the armed forces and national to the frightened people still in closets all over tanding at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weigh- hyper-masculine sport. anti-homophobia movements and organiza- the world, that the largest and loudest fan ing in at 261 pounds, a out It is not surprising that none of the ath- tions the likelihood of an NFLer base in the United States will not view whom Sof Missouri will go down as the most letes welcomed such a harsh spotlight before has steadily increased. a draftee chooses to kiss as a distraction. Mi- significant pick of 2014. His name is Michael Sam bravely chose to voice his sexuality. Just Changing views do not, however, make chael Sam is now a Ram. He will always be a Sam, and he is openly gay. how harsh could a reaction be among players? coming out any easier. Michael Sam deserves hero, in addition to being a football player, While a small handful of athletes came All it takes is a glance a mere five and a our utmost support for his bravery. To come and that is all that should matter. out after retiring from football, most notably half miles down the road from campus, where out in any setting is one of the most difficult lineman , who was outed by an San Francisco 49er cornerback Chris Culliver and life-changing events anyone could pos- Thomas Curran-Levett is a sophomore ex-boyfriend in 2012 after an alleged assault, is undoubtedly striving to find creative new sibly face. To do so as an NFL hopeful is even political science major and editor of the no players ever came out while playing the ways to let open receivers slip by him, to find more admirable. Opinion section.

Nellie Bohac Zachary Milkis Our Growing Fiscal Addiction Controversial Year Leaves s graduation draws near, seniors at when the scale tips between not making Santa Clara face many important de- enough to be happy, even at a job that you School Values in Question A cisions, including which jobs to ap- love, and making more than enough mon- ply for and accept as our first major steps ey but not being fulfilled at work? e bring inspiring leaders like I am continually struck by the irony that into life after college. For the past several months, students Dolores Huerta, Paul Farmer our institution of higher learning, founded Of course, a pivotal factor in that deci- have been asked, “What are you doing this and the Dalai Lama to campus on the anti-material values of the Jesuits, sion is often the starting salary. Many stu- summer?” or “What are your plans after W to speak about compassion worldwide, but remains irrevocably influenced by heavily dents view money as a factor not only in job graduation?” I see something of a double standard when moneyed interests. satisfaction, but also in their overall happi- We compare notes with friends and we neglect issues of social justice on our Perhaps we are not the beacon of com- ness. classmates on where they have applied, own campus. passion, tolerance and virtue we claim to be What role should money play in our fu- what jobs they have been offered and, yes, We are truly blessed to have so many if we remain apathetic to the voices of our ture happiness? how much they are opportunities for community engagement students, faculty and staff, while continuing A recent student getting paid. that allow us to transcend the campus to fear transformation and progress. panel in Graham Com- Perhaps it’s be- “bubble,” empowering us to become lead- While I am indebted to Santa Clara for mons discussed Sam What role should cause we believe that ers in the Santa Clara community and be- everything I have learned here, for the val- Polk’s article “For the a number can quan- yond. ues that have been instilled in me and for Love of Money” from money play in our tify our worth to an However, such valuable lessons do the empowered individual I have grown to The New York Times. future happiness? organization. not give Santa Clara a free pass to exer- be, there’s always more work to be done. Polk made $3.6 mil- If Company X of- cise injustices. As a result of this, my final This is a genuine thank you to Santa lion in bonuses on Wall fers me more than academic year at Santa Clara has been Clara for challenging me and my fellow Street by age 30 when Company Z, they challenging for me as a student striving to classmates to be the agents of change we are he realized that he was addicted to money. must value my work more, even though a embody the Jesuit values instilled in me today. Thanks to you, we are engaged and His exorbitant amount of wealth did not salary should not quantify one’s worth. Or by the school I love and have called home we are thoughtful. We are competent and make him any happier, a disheartening fact perhaps some of us simply made it one of these past four years. we are reflective. We are passionate and we that caused him to quit his job to go into our goals to accumulate wealth and have Fall quarter, the administration made are compassionate. Now allow us to be the nonprofit work. not thought too much about why. the unilateral decision to remove elective leaders you hope for us to be. Students discussed how many at Santa Ultimately, we look to get paid what we abortion coverage for faculty and staff. Clara get used to a certain lifestyle, going “deserve,” but how do we determine what There was no dialogue surrounding this Zachary Milkis is a senior English and out to eat often and spending money on we “deserve?” highly patriarchal decision, despite wide- political science double major. other comforts. Would we be able to give Culture at Santa Clara might favor an spread disapproval from faculty, staff and that up if we’re going to be fulfilled in our uncritical view of wealth accumulation. students alike. careers, or are we sort of stuck needing a What is clear, though, is that there needs As Fossil Free SCU’s campaign for the Articles in the Opinion section certain salary and a higher standard of liv- to be an ongoing, open discussion among university to divest from the top 200 fos- represent the views of the ing to be happy? Is this problem a product students about how we view money and sil fuel companies gathers support, the of being at Santa Clara or is it a national or how our desire for money is affecting our administration refuses to disclose the uni- individual authors only and not global culture? futures. versity’s current investments, let alone ad- the views of The Santa Clara or Students also noted the difficulty be- dress the potential for divestment, while Santa Clara University. tween choosing a job that makes you happy Nellie Bohac is a senior finance and our academic “rivals” at Stanford take over one that pays more. How do you know political science double major. groundbreaking steps in this arena. 7 / Sports The Santa Clara Thursday, May 22, 2014 Standings Baseball Le Closes Career As Bronco Team WCC Overall Pepperdine 18-9 36-16 Senior sits at the top Loyola Marymount 17-10 30-22 Gonzaga 17-10 25-27 with most wins in Santa Clara 16-11 26-28 San Diego 16-11 34-20 university history Pacific 15-12 26-26 Brigham Young 12-15 22-31 San Francisco 11-16 25-28 Tyler J. Scott Saint Mary’s 8-19 16-38 The Santa Clara Portland 5-22 11-41 Senior Katie Le became the first play- Softball er in Santa Clara history to go to three straight singles championships at the Team WCC Overall NCAA Division 1 Women’s Tennis Cham- Brigham Young 12-2 34-22 pionship. San Diego 10-5 26-21 Le traveled to the University of Geor- Saint Mary’s 8-7 23-27 gia as an At-Large selection in this year’s Pacific 8-7 20-28 tournament, joining 63 other players from Santa Clara 5-10 10-34 across the nation. Loyola Marymount 1-13 20-27 The singles competition began yes- terday and will continue until May 26 in Athens, Ga. at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. The matches will be in a best- Upcoming Games of-three sets format with regular scoring. There will also be a 12-point tiebreaker if Baseball a match reaches six games. Le, ranked No. 31 by the Intercollegiate Santa Clara @ Pepperdine* Thu. 5/22 3 p.m. Tennis Association, fell to the University Santa Clara @ WCC Tournament* Fri. 5/23 TBA of Florida’s No. 14 ranked Olivia Janowicz Santa Clara @ WCC Tournament* Sat. 5/24 TBA in the first round of the singles champion- ships by scores of 6-0 and 6-2. *Game will be played in Stockton, Calif. Before Le left for Georgia, she spoke on going to the championships and reflected on her time at Santa Clara. “I don’t really focus on the seeds or the Bronco Briefs selections that are made,” Le said. “Each and every person competing in the tour- Women’s Rowing nament, whether they are ranked in the top 10 or the top 50, are all great players malu veltze — the santa clara The Santa Clara women’s rowing team headed to and each round will be extremely tough, Katie Le fell Wednesday in the singles championship to the No. 14 ranked player in the nation. With Sacramento on Saturday to compete in the West Coast especially under the hot conditions.” this loss, she ends her illustrious career with a final tally of 103 victories in singles play as a Bronco. Conference Rowing Championships. In the last race She said that she was not going to un- of the season, the Broncos fielded two teams but both derestimate anyone on the court, no mat- finished in seventh place. ter their ranking. She was only pushed to three-sets The two were ranked No. 26 and No. 11, After the results were tallied up, Santa Clara “The NCAAs have been, by far, my fa- five times since September and went 2-2 respectively, but only one of them would placed seventh overall. Several Broncos received vorite tournament and after making it for against other ranked opponents. grab the victory. recognition over the weekend, including Megan Al- the first time sophomore year, I made it Le’s most notable victory over a ranked Guillermo fell to Duke University’s Be- ferness and Blair Mitchell who were named to the one of my goals to play in the tournament challenger occurred on March 22 when she atrice Capra but Jullien came through with 2014 All-West Coast Conference Rowing Team. every year after,” said Le. “I have started upset Pepperdine University’s Lorraine a three-set victory against Ronit Yurovsky the last two seasons with this mindset, Guillermo, who was then ranked No. 19 from the University of Michigan. Men’s Rowing and seeing the results that I wanted is in the nation, with scores of 7-5 and 6-4. “It’s an honor to have played for Santa extremely rewarding.” The longest winning streak Le experi- Clara and earn the recognition that I did The Bronco men’s rowing team traveled this During the regular season, Le played at enced was 13 games in a row. Throughout at this university,” Le said. “I was exposed weekend to Rancho Cordova, Calif., to compete in the No. 1 position at Santa Clara in both her notable career she has amassed an ar- to so many different opportunities that the Western Invitational on Saturday. They took singles and doubles. She has played at that ray of accolades including the West Coast helped me improve my game here over home second and third place medals in the Western position for four straight years, ever since Conference Freshman of the Year in 2011 the past three years, and I never imagined Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship she first joined the Broncos. and WCC Player of the Year in 2012, as well I would ever be able to compete at the level and looked to continue their success in the water. In this year’s campaign she established as earning First and Second-Team honors I am now. It’s bittersweet to graduate and The Broncos placed fourth in both of the races a 28-5 overall record and a 17-2 record in in singles every year of her career. see an end to my tennis career as well as in their final competition of the season. Santa Clara dual matches before heading to Athens. She was also awarded the No. 1 doubles my college experience, but I have had a faced off against strong teams hailing from schools She holds a spot at the top of the all- All-Tournament Team with her partner, wonderful past four years and could not such as University of San Diego, Gonzaga Univer- time wins list at Santa Clara with 103 ca- sophomore Chelby Cooke, this year. have asked for more.” sity and University of California, San Diego in this reer singles victories. Every one of her Besides Le, the WCC was represented competition. individual season records sits in the top by Guillermo from Pepperdine and Jenny Contact Tyler J. Scott at [email protected] 10 of that list as well. Jullien from Saint Mary’s College. or call (408) 554-4852. Cross-Country

The men and women’s cross-country teams ended their season on a high note at the West Coast Invita- tional in Salem, Ore., this weekend. Adrian Hinojosa, Ben Demaree, Bryan Crook and Joey Berriatua all finished in the top 25 of the men’s 5K race, with Demaree and Hinojosa running their best times of the season. Follow us On the women’s side, juniors Mary Kriege and Kelly Ryan placed high in the women’s 5K race. Kriege took ninth place and set a personal record while Ryan on Twitter took home 12th place, just a couple of seconds short of her personal best. @thesantaclara

Follow @thesantaclara on 8 Sports Thursday, May 22, 2014 Alli Kleppe I Kevin Broncos Take Tournament Spot Love You, Man hen it comes to one of the top players in the NBA Wright now, we have an im- portant question: Where is the Love? has expressed an inter- est in becoming an unrestricted free agent this off-season. He will have to weigh his options either in a trade deal or as a free agent at the end of next summer. Teams like the Los Angeles Lak- ers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors all have reportedly shown interest. Clearly, Love has several options. However, Glen Taylor, the owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, told Danielle Velasco for The Santa Clara the Pioneer Press on Monday that he On Sunday, Santa Clara snagged a West Coast Conference playoff berth in dramatic fashion against the Gaels on an RBI walkoff from junior T.J. Braff. With their previous doesn’t plan on trading Love. As of win Saturday, the Broncos grabbed the final spot in the tournament. The Broncos will face the top-seeded Pepperdine University in the first round today, in Stockton, Calif. now, Taylor intends to keep Love with the team until his contract is up. But Love’s talents show he is a force to be reckoned with come deci- Baseball makes Santa Clara’s season came ninth inning where the Broncos University. sion time. down to the three-game series needed just one run to win the “We’re just looking ahead at a He is one of the top players in first postseason against St. Mary’s. After drop- game and push them into the post- whole new experience,” said Braff. the NBA right now, with a player ping Friday’s game, the Broncos season. “We haven’t been able to play this efficiency rating third only to Kevin since 1997 claimed Saturday’s. The squad Braff came through with an far in a while and we just want to Durant and LeBron James, according then looked to finish strong. RBI walkoff, bringing home senior play as a team and embrace the to ESPN. He is also the second-best Sunday’s must-win game also Greg Harisis for the game-winning underdog role and see if we can player in the Timberwolves’ franchise Sydney Sanchez fell on Senior Day, where depart- and playoff-berth-clinching 7-6 do some good things in Stockton.” history to Kevin Garnett. The Santa Clara ing senior Broncos were honored win. Santa Clara will have a tough So, what would you do if you were for their time at Santa Clara. The “That walkoff was awesome for playoff schedule, facing the winner Love? This time last year, the Santa game result couldn’t have been me, I’ve never been able to do that of the game between No. 2 seed Six seasons into the NBA, he has Clara baseball team was hanging better scripted. before,” said Braff. “I’m just glad I Loyola Marymount University and yet to make it to the post-season. up their gear after a brutal 1-23 “We’ve come a long way since was able to come up in that spot No. 3 seed Gonzaga University if What incentive does he really have to conference season. This year the last year and I think our seniors and help the team but really ev- they pass the Waves. stay another year, when stronger op- Broncos are preparing for their have been a huge part of that,” said eryone contributed this weekend.” “Being around baseball my portunities could be coming his way? first West Coast Conference play- junior T.J. Braff. “We’ve struggled The Broncos are now on their entire life, I’ve learned that any- It seems that opinions vary greatly off game after clinching a berth for a couple years now but I think way to the postseason for the first thing can happen in the playoffs,” from different fan bases on where following their series win versus they’ve done a great job of leading time since 1997. Instead of suc- said Vizcaino. “Right now, we are Love should go if he does a trade Saint Mary’s College last week- the team and we’ve finally been cumbing to the shadow of their focused on not only getting pre- deal – Celtics fans think Boston while end. able to turn the season around.” less-than-stellar history and last pared for these games, but also just Lakers fans want him to come and In a dramatic program turn- Santa Clara opened the game year’s 1-23 conference record, the staying relaxed and realizing we help get last season out of their heads. around in just one hard-fought with a huge home run by Vizcaino team used the experience to push are the team that can upset (our Love has expressed interest in Golden season, the Broncos have become to put the Broncos on top early, them forward this season. competition).” State and Chicago. serious WCC contenders, ending but Santa Clara allowed five runs “I think our guys used last year Coach Ribas also believes in the I think Love should go to a team their season 16-11 as the No. 4 seed in the third and fourth innings to as fuel to their fire,” said Assistant importance of their momentum. where he is a star. Other great team- in the conference. run a 5-1 deficit. Coach Gabe Ribas. “The team “I’ll say this ­— I wouldn’t want mates should not outshine him, but “We had our backs against the The team responded when it showed up and did the work. It to be another coach in this tourna- instead, create a team dynamic where wall and needed to finish the sea- really counted, answering with takes guts and heart after failing ment having to play us,” said Ribas. the players complement each other. son with two wins,” said sopho- five runs of their own in the fourth time and time again to be able to “With the toughness of our group, Although he would be an asset to more infielder and outfielder Jose and fifth, including a three RBI pick yourselves up. That says a lot you better finish us off early be- any team, Love should seek out an en- Vizcaino Jr. “We just kept grind- double by senior Casey Munoz to about the character of this team.” cause we’re going to stick with it.” vironment that truly encourages him ing and clearly showed how much put Santa Clara ahead. Their shaky past behind them, to exercise his potential to become a of a fight this team can put up by After a run by St. Mary’s to tie the team looks forward to this Contact Sydney Sanchez at bigger star and a team leader. coming back and earning a spot in the score in the seventh, the game Thursday’s playoff game in Stock- [email protected] or call (408) The Warriors are on the brink of the playoffs.” came down to the bottom of the ton, California against Pepperdine 554-4852. greatness – they were third in defen- sive efficiency this season and if Love were to play alongside Stephen Curry, they would have an offense that would Athlete of the Week prove a test for any opponent. Golden State was rated No. 12 in offensive efficiency last year. Now Adrian Hinojosa that they have their defense relatively in line, I hope the new head coach, Cross-Country Steve Kerr, takes these opportunities to revamp his team to the next level. The sophomore finished eighth in the in the blender for the last mile then Love could be the great addition men’s 5K with a final time of 14:39.16. that’s what I’ll do. to put them in true competition with other championship-level teams. The Warriors would have to give What is your mindset going into a race? What are your goals moving forward? up a lot – analysts have speculated as many as up to four different players I get ready to get psyched up and Get better every single day. I have two could be traded in a deal, including David Lee, Draymond Green, Klay spiked up, meaning I try and get excited more years of collegiate running with Thompson and Harrison Barnes. to run my legs out. I try my hardest to Santa Clara and that means two more But I believe the return on their do what I have to do to make my team opportunities to make NCAAs. investment would be worth it. win, and if that means putting my body Alli Kleppe is a freshman communication major.