Santa Clara Continues to Invest in Fossil Fuels
Throughout the nation, Santa Clara is recognized as a pioneer in advocating for sustainable practices, yet the institution remains invested in energy companies whose pollutants are a substantial cause of global warming.
$2 Million Donated to Assist Professors who Champion Equality in Law
Law professors who exhibit qualities of fairness and justice in law will be eligible for a new honor on campus.
Nick Anderson Remembered
A Santa Clara accounting major from San Jose, known for his quick wit, intellect and compassion for others, died last Tuesday.
Forum Talks Sexual Assault Culture on Campus
A 2012 anonymous survey showed that a substantial number of Santa Clara students had non-consensual sex that went unreported to university officials.
Sustainability Legend to Retire After 19 Years
After having worked at Santa Clara for the past 19 years, Joe Sugg will step down from his position next week.
Hands-Free Vehicles
Velodyne, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based company, aims to alleviate the stress and monotony of driving. They presented their technology to develop self-driving cars at Santa Clara on Nov. 3.
Campus Makes a Move to Improve Internet Speed
Last week, Santa Clara switched its campus Internet provider from Verizon to AT&T and increased Internet capacity by tenfold.
Race Too Close to Call
Two days after the end of the election, one local Democratic candidate refuses to concede in the race for California’s 17th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pony Express to Begin Vending Next Week
Students on the north side of campus will no longer be forced to make the grueling 10-minute trek to Benson Memorial Center for a bite to eat.
Student Builds Portable Solar Charging Station
A Santa Clara MBA candidate has invented a unit intended to charge electronic devices during natural disasters.
School of Law Ranked Third in Nation for Mid-Career Salary
Payscale recently ranked the School of Law as third in the nation for mid-career salaries for alumni.
Mexican culture club celebrates Day of the Dead
Santa Clara’s Latino culture club, MEChA-El Frente, hosted a celebration of Dia de los Muertos Tuesday night.
Campus Rides to a Sustainable Tomorrow
Santa Clara aims to decrease the university’s carbon footprint two wheels at a time.
Finding Meaning in Life Through Death
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is Nov. 1 and 2. The two-day holiday addresses death and celebrates the lives of departed loved ones.
Students Face Final Frontier
Santa Clara students, ranging from freshmen to doctoral candidates, will be able to monitor and control NASA satellites using a 28-foot mobile laboratory which will make frequent visits to campus.
Campus Laptop Orchestra Noted
Santa Clara Laptop Orchestra was listed among the top 25 best-kept secrets of the Silicon Valley in the most recent issue of the South Bay Accent magazine.
Students Protest Police Brutality
Santa Clara’s black student union, Igwebuike, held a demonstration Wednesday on the National Day Against Police Brutality.