Ninety-Year-Old Iron Bronco
A man who was born before the Great Depression and served in World War II is in the midst of his fifth year participating in an on-campus triathlon. Willow Glen resident Bob Scheid biked up to campus to swim every week for 25 years and is on a team for Santa Clara’s Iron Bronco competition. He just celebrated his ninetieth birthday in March.
Students Calling for Refunds from College Party Company
Santa Clara students are demanding their money back after college party company I’m Shmacked raised over $30,000 for a concert advertised to be held near campus in February. Despite months of anticipation, the party hasn’t happened yet.
CASA El Salvador Program Suspended
After more than 15 years of operation, Santa Clara has suspended the study abroad program CASA El Salvador for summer and fall 2016 due to the country’s increased homicide rate.
In the Spotlight: Blye Pagon Faust Wins an Oscar
When Morgan Freeman ripped open an envelope and announced that “Spotlight” won Best Picture at the 88th Academy Awards, Santa Clara alumnus Blye Pagon Faust earned cinema’s highest honor.
New Santa Clara Mayor Pushes for Transparency
There’s no honeymoon period for Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor—she has to hit the ground running to address the whirlwind of issues facing the city and community.
Meningitis Frenzy Ends but Lines Didn’t
More than half of the undergraduate student population swiftly mobilized to receive meningitis vaccines after an outbreak of the bacteria that causes meningococcal infections rattled campus.
Robbed Blind
Unfortunately, many Santa Clara students who live off-campus like Mick have had similar experiences. Burglars have been sneaking into off-campus homes student homes at night through unlocked doors to steal electronics like laptops, cell phones and game controllers, specifically on lightside.
Meningitis Outbreak Rocks Campus
In a chilling turn of events, two Santa Clara students have tested positive for meningococcal meningitis after being hospitalized on Sunday and Monday.