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REALITY CHECKUsing VR to battle workplace adversity
When John Vranizan ’58 was at Santa Clara University, he would drive to San Rafael on weekends to see girlfriend Carole Zenner, who was attending Dominican College. When Carole transferred to Lewis and Clark College in their hometown of Portland, Ore., John announced that he couldn’t wait until graduation to propose. She said yes, and […]
Sienna Rincon MBA ’22 died on July 7, 2025, following a two-year battle with leukemia. Sienna was always positive through two bone marrow transplants and many stays at both Kaiser and Stanford medical centers. Sienna loved family, friends, food, music, dancing, and her pets. She received her bachelor’s degree in business from San Jose State […]
On July 11, 2024, Adriana Rincon M.A. ’17 and Julio Hernandez eloped at San Francisco City hall. A year later, they celebrated with friends and family on their first wedding anniversary, and recommitted to navigating life as husband and wife.
Johnson Riggs ’08 released his debut novel, Pandemonia: A Novel Plague Plague Novel. The book—a fantasy satire of COVID, conflating modern day conspiracy theories with mythic quests—took the No. 1 spot in the new political humor category on Amazon. Fans of Bored of the Rings, The Adventure Zone, The Divine Comedy, Gilgamesh, and the Naked […]
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The Call
A peek behind the curtains—to top secret aerospace research, the Hubble Telescope, and Steve Jobs’ living room.
SCM Staff, 16 Nov 2015
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A goal and a long time coming for Julie Johnston ’14.
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A Wild Generosity
Deft graceful mastery and athleticism, yes. But maybe something more.
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Going to BAT
His Major League Baseball career is in the past, but Randy Winn ’96 is still stepping up to the plate to help the entire baseball family.
By Jeff Gire, 27 Aug 2015
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The Boston probe
Blye Faust ’97 knew that the subject of her film was an incredible story. The unbelievable part was that no one had told it yet
Mark Purdy, 04 Aug 2015
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Back porch blues
Jorma Kaukonen ’64 plays and sings stuff hard won through a life in music. The rustic blues vibe of his latest album is crunchily satisfying.
By Sam Scott ’96, 06 Jul 2015
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The coolest thing ever
Julie Johnston ’14 carried the U.S. World Cup team’s defense during their triumph over Japan.
Steven Boyd Saum, 01 Jul 2015
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Funny Guy
Advice from Andy Ackerman ’78, one of comedy television’s greats.
Harold Gutmann, 01 Jul 2015
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Taste for Yourself
14 SCU undergraduates explore agribusiness in Cuba.