Volleyball Splits Weekend
The UCSB women’s volleyball split its pair of weekend games, beating #21 Long Beach State in five sets on Friday before being swept by Cal State Fullerton on Saturday.
Gauchos Best Aggies in OT Thriller
It took two overtimes to decide the outcome of the UCSB men’s soccer team’s match against UC Davis, in which the team prevailed 2-1 after junior midfielder Peter McGlynn slipped a goal past the Aggies in the 102nd minute.
Women’s Soccer Opens Up Big West Play
The women’s soccer team plays their first two conference matches of the season this weekend, beginning today against a struggling UC Riverside (1-7-2 overall) squad and continuing Sunday against Long Beach State (7-3-1 overall).
Institute Endows UCSB Scholar for Star Research
Physics professor Lars Bildsten has been honored with a position as endowed chair in the theoretical astrophysics program.
Avocado Aficionados Throw Annual Festival
The city of Carpinteria is hosting its 24th annual Avocado Festival this weekend, offering visitors a wide variety of food and activities in celebration of the nutty, buttery fruit.
Fight for Your Right…To Education
In my mind, among the largest changes — beyond the obvious transitions from dorm life to Isla Vista and from dining common cuisine to the Top Ramen diet — has been the increasing cost of learning here.
Fair To Promote Mental Wellness
The Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara will host the 17th annual Mental Health Arts Festival this weekend to encourage discourse about mental illness in the community.
Do’s and Don’ts of Everyday Wear
While I love the diverse styles here at UCSB, I cannot help but cringe every time someone wears too-tight clothes or inappropriate seasonal attire.