Seniors Get One Final Rivalry Win
The UCSB women’s soccer team was able to end a tiresome season in strong fashion with a 2-1 victory over rival Cal Poly on senior night this past Friday. The Gauchos said goodbye to 10 graduating seniors and ensured that their final performances as Gauchos were positive as they played critical roles in the victory. […]
Media Dangerously Masks Misogyny, Promotes Toxic Insecurities
There’s a new media ideology sweeping America, and it’s all about being “comfortable in your own skin.” These self-assurance ads usually target young women, claiming you should “love who you are”. In the late 20th century, the cult of beauty reigned. The idea was that makeup and curls made the girl. That’s since been openly […]
Halloween Restrictions Prove Excessive
As I watched the brigade of mounted officers parading around Isla Vista this past week in preparation of Halloween, I could only think of one thing, and it didn’t have anything to do with public safety or projection of force. All I could think about was what an incredible waste of money it is to […]
Gauchos Hit Road to Face Fullerton
The UCSB men’s soccer team’s 6-0 thrashing of Cal State Fullerton earlier this season will not be on the minds of the squad this Saturday when it travels south to face the Titans in one of the final matches of the season. The Gauchos are currently ranked fifth in the Big West Conference, and performing […]
Halloween
The Bad News The Festival Ordinance, which prohibits live or recorded music loud enough to be audible outside a residence, is now in effect from 6 p.m. through 7 a.m. the next morning. These extended hours went info effect Wednesday and will continue until next Friday, Nov. 4. From 3 p.m. today until 6 a.m. […]
Expert To Advocate for Youth Ecology Program
Environmental economics specialist Van Jones will speak at the Marjorie Luke Theater in downtown Santa Barbara tomorrow to promote the Sustainable Vocations program and his message for a green American economy. Having served as President Obama’s green jobs adviser and launched three nonprofit organizations targeting human rights and green economics, Jones will share his experiences […]
No. 5 Gauchos Take on No. 6 Pepperdine
The No. 5 UCSB men’s water polo team looks to move up in the standings Sunday with a win against No. 6 Pepperdine. With a record of 13-7 overall and 1-2 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, the Gauchos sit in sixth place, one spot behind the Waves, who are 12-7 overall and 2-2 in […]
UCSB To Honor Seniors During Rivalry Match
The UCSB women’s soccer team will have an opportunity to end its senior players’ successful careers in a strong fashion when the squad plays host to rival Cal Poly tonight. After losing their previous two league games, UC Santa Barbara currently stands at 6-11-2 and last place in conference at 1-6, but can still salvage […]
Second Place Gauchos Head North For the Weekend
The UCSB women’s volleyball team finds itself in a three-way tie for second place in the Big West as they travel north to take on UC Davis today and Pacific on Saturday. The Gauchos (12-10 overall, 5-4 Big West) will need both wins to make sure they don’t fall further behind first place Long Beach […]