Music filled the Mayer Theatre through Saturday evening as the Santa Clara Gospel Choir hosted its 7th Annual Gospel Fest and first annual Northern California mass university workshop. The year’s theme, “Living a Victorious Life,” guided a day filled with uplifting and energetic messages.

Over 150 students filled the Shapell Lounge last Thursday evening to hear the moving stories of two Bangladeshi garment workers, one of whom survived the infamous Rana Plaza factory fire that killed over 1,000 people last April.

November isn’t the only time of the year to give thanks. Students celebrated the second annual Sprinksgiving outside of the Harrington Learning Commons on Wednesday to raise awareness about the benefits of philanthropy for the university.

The annual street fair called Global Village took place on Sunday afternoon at the intersection between Market Street and The Alameda. The event’s theme, “It’s a Small World!,” sought to bring people of all backgrounds, lifestyles and cultures together for a day of activities, music and food. Santa Clara’s Multicultural Center hosted Global Village, which featured over 20 different Santa Clara organizations and clubs.

Sophomore Jessica May will be spending her summer biking across the country to raise awareness about accessible affordable housing in America.

What has been labeled by a university archaeologist as the most intensive excavation ever conducted on a California mission continued this past month.The dig on the Santa Clara campus yielded comprehensive information about the Native American population that lived in the area over 200 years ago.

Although students were welcomed back to campus with a heavy dose of rainfall this week, California is still experiencing the worst drought in its history.In response, the Leavey School of Business’ Food and Agribusiness Institute is hosting a five-event series to address its consequences and possible water-saving solutions.

Actors and dancers from Tandy Beal & Co. led audiences through a two–hour exploration of mortality, realities and the mysteries of death in the Mayer Theatre this past weekend.

Brandi Chastain, women’s soccer volunteer assistant coach and ’91 alumnus, will be honored at this year’s commencement ceremony on June 14 as the keynote speaker.

In one of the most highly anticipated events in recent years, the university welcomed the 14th Dalai Lama to campus on Monday to discuss the role of compassion and ethics in business.

Povio, a communication application that allows users to engage in a conversation with a simple press of a button, is gaining interest among students.

The new internet craze “Neknominate,” which entails posting videos showing people chugging alcoholic beverages on social media sites, has spread to Santa Clara.

Members of the Faculty Senate have organized a Faculty Action Committee in response to the Board of Trustees’ refusal to overturn the decision of President Michael Engh, S.J., to remove elective abortion coverage from the university’s health insurance plan.

Throughout the past century, Santa Clara has produced quite a few world-class athletes who have brought their talents to the Olympic Games. These former Olympians offer a window into a Santa Clara alumnus’ perspective on the games.

Santa Clara President Michael Engh, S.J., spoke to members of the university in the annual State of the University address, in which he discussed both concerns facing the university and accomplishments that have been achieved by the community.

Study Abroad began with a Jesuit’s love and passion for travel. Half a century ago, Richard Coz, S.J., formally launched the Study Abroad program at Santa Clara. It began as a small program for 30 to 40 students.

On the night of Friday, Jan. 24, sophomore Alex Golding went out with his friends but was kicked out of an off-campus party for being openly gay.

The Board of Trustees on Friday rejected the Faculty Senate’s appeal to overturn the university’s elimination of health care coverage for elective abortions. After the announcement, Faculty Senate President Juliana Chang resigned in protest.