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Thursday, November 1, 2018 WHAT’S INSIDE 4 SCENE 6 OPINION 8 SPORTS Rocko’s Tacos is Presidential Football would bring here to stay Search Committee back school spirit members respond Presidential Matters Frustration abounds over search committee for next university president Perla Luna and Erin Fox The Santa Clara A contentious meeting on Oct. 12 between student leaders and members of the Presi- dential Search Committee (PSC) prompted a letter of complaint from students alleging the use of dismissive and sexist language. The let- ter was widely shared via email among faculty and led to a “message of support” that has been signed by more than 90 faculty members con- demning the “dismissal of student concern.” The complaints of students and faculty reflect confusion over the selection process and a lack of input in how the replacement for outgoing University President Michael Engh, S.J., is chosen. “I felt insulted we were asked to be there but we were not actually listened to,” Diana Servin said, president of the Undocumented Students and Allies Association. “The way the people in the room were responding to student concerns was pretty rude for it to be such a professional setting.” The student meeting was part of the Com- mittee’s ongoing process of gathering feed- back from stakeholders inside and outside of NICK KNIVETON —THE SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, including faculty, staff, alumni, JUMPING FOR JOY: On Oct. 30, the Santa Clara Women’s Basketball team defeated Academy of Art 74-53 in an exhibition game. Bronco sophomore community leadership and Jesuit leadership. Ashlyn Herlahy recorded a double-double with a team-high of 16 points. Santa Clara forced 20 turnovers and tallied 21 assists in their dominating win. Ten student representatives—ranging in their university affiliates from the Associ- ated Student Government to the Multicultural Center to the School of Engineering—met with PSC members Arthur F. Liebscher, S.J., and Robert Finocchio. The meeting was an opportunity to voice what they wanted to see The Transition to Transit in the next Santa Clara president. Clara Valley and students can take the bus viding ideas and online resources such as But, according to a joint statement made Possible tuition to various locations including Santana Row information guides with ways to market to The Santa Clara, Liebscher and Finocchio and downtown San Jose. the program. felt that the discussion instead centered on increase would give The most convenient VTA pickup and Following the passing of the resolution, the Committee composition and the Board dropoff location for students would be the the next step was for ASG senators to pres- of Trustees’ preference for continuing Jesuit bus passes to students Transit Center across the street from cam- ent the SmartPass implementation strategy leadership rather than exploring non-Jesuit pus, located next to the CalTrain station. to the UBC last Thursday. candidates. On Oct. 25, Moezidis gave a presenta- If the UBC passes this program, a two- “At times, some of the views expressed Emma Pollans tion to the University Budget Council (UBC) year pilot program will be implemented be- by some students were grounded in either The Santa Clara about the proposed SmartPass Program. ginning in the 2019-2020 academic year. If misinformation or innuendo,” the statement The UBC will make the final decision on this happens, Moezidis promises plenty of reads. “Appreciating the strong feelings in For an extra $13 per quarter in tuition whether or not the program will be enacted promotion and education to help students the room, we did our best to respond factu- or $39 for the whole academic year, Santa on campus. learn about the VTA program and how to ally, accurately and respectfully on matters Clara students could soon be able to ride Val- The decision is expected to be made be- use public transportation. such as our university’s by-laws, established ley Transportation Authority (VTA) buses fore Feb. 2019, which is when the fiscal year To gauge overall student interest in the search protocols and widely accepted methods whenever they choose. 2020 budget is approved. program, Moezidis sent out a survey asking for confidentially handling executive level This opportunity is due to the SmartPass The initiative to launch the SmartPass how many students at Santa Clara use VTA, searches.” program which Associated Student Gov- Program began with an ASG resolution, and how many would be willing to pay the The students expressed disappointment ernment (ASG) sophomore Senator Ciara which served as ASG’s formal declaration $13 per quarter for unlimited use. that there are no members of the student body Moezidis and junior Senator Helen Kassa of support for the VTA SmartPass initiative. Around 900 students responded to the on the Committee as well as the Commit- are trying to implement at the university. The resolution, passed in April 2018, survey and 50 percent indicated that they tee’s decision to not open the search up to The $13 fee will cover the cost of each declared that ASG senators encouraged the do not use VTA. However, 67 percent of non-Jesuit candidates. The female students, student’s pass, allowing them free access implementation of the SmartPass program. responders said they would be willing to in particular, felt the suggestion of having a to VTA busses. In contrast, a monthly adult Parking and Transportation Services pay the mandatory quarterly fee. female president was met with sexist, dismis- pass through VTA would cost $80, which and the Center for Sustainability have also “It will be a culture change,” Moezidis sive remarks that implied women were not would add up to $240 a quarter. expressed their support of the initiative said. “It’s not that students do not want to up to the task. VTA busses run throughout the Santa through advising ASG senators and pro- See TRANSITION, Page 3 See MEETING, Page 3 Since 1922 www.thesantaclara.org @thesantaclara @thesantaclara One free copy 2 / News The Santa Clara Thursday, November 1, 2018 CAMPUS SAFETY Meeting Raises Concerns over Presidential Search Alcohol-Related Medical Emergency markable” and “exhausting” but does ac- portant time for Santa Clara that I have Continued from Page 1 knowledge that there wasn’t an “explicit” to trust they will find the right person.” Oct. 24: Campus Safety and SCU EMS investigated engagement of students, especially as the The same ten student leaders were in- a report of a student in Swig Residence Hall who drank process wore on. vited to attend a second meeting on Nov. too much at an off-campus party. “We regret if either of us let our frus- Students have expressed wanting di- 2 with the Committee, this time with co- Oct. 24: Campus Safety, SCU EMS, SCFD and trations show during this meeting,” the rect involvement in the selection process chairs Sobrato and Gentzkow. SCPD investigated a report of a student in Casa Italiana statement from Liebscher and Finocchio or at least more insight into the criteria PSC members Kitty Murphy (Associ- Residence Hall who drank too much at an off-campus said. “However, we are deeply disappoint- the PSC will use to choose the new presi- ate Director of the Graduate Program in party. She was transported to O’Connor Hospital by ed in and saddened by allegations that we dent. ASG has been pushing for student Pastoral Ministries) and Lisa Kloppen- paramedics. somehow dismissed or denigrated anyone representation on the Committee since berg (Dean of the School of Law) will also Oct. 27: Campus Safety, SCU EMS, SCFD, SCPD and during this discussion. Nothing we said there currently is none, passing a resolu- be in attendance. County Paramedics investigated a report of a student would ever be intended to convey such tion to have presidential candidate final- “As we move forward with this most in Graham Residence Hall who was intoxicated and a sentiment, which is completely incon- ists meet with the student senate. important process–and indeed as we move unresponsive. sistent with our decades of stewardship The hope was that senators would get forward with other vital university mat- at SCU.” the chance to conduct a question and an- ters–our hope and prayer is that we all Drug Violation In response to the testimonials writ- swer session, allowing student elected return to respecting the dignity of each ten by the four female students, tenured officials to ask the finalists for the position other, even when we disagree,” Liebscher Oct. 20: Campus Safety found marijuana residue, members of the women and gender stud- their perspectives on various issues like and Finocchio’s statement said. “We are a small amount of marijuana and two makeshift pipes ies (WGS) department penned a message those highlighted in the Campus Climate grateful another meeting is scheduled be- during a room search.