Seau’s Suicide Sheds Light on Necessity of Mental (Not Just Physical) Well-Being

In American culture, we often like to think of our favorite athletes as superheroes. The spectacular physical feats that professional athletes perform on a regular basis in front of excited crowds in ...
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Worry About Tomorrow Tomorrow: “The Smoke Clears Down the Road”

As 4/20 revelers across Isla Vista celebrated Friday (and throughout the weekend), it was a good time to appreciate the special time and place we can enjoy here. And I’m not just talking about 4/20 ...
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“I’m just a normal guy. So don’t be scared.”

Hey man, why you looking so nervous?   I know you’re not used to seeing guys with skin like mine anywhere other than on ESPN or in the news for some crime. But don’t be scared, homie; I’m n...
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Legalization Could Help Put End to Rampant Overdose

After Whitney Houston’s sudden death last Saturday, Tony Bennett didn’t hesitate to publicly make the link to drugs that many suspected. At a Grammy pre-party, the 85-year-old addict in recovery s...
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UCLA Returns From Deficit to Give Gauchos Fifth Consecutive Loss

Despite holding the lead for much of the game, the #7 UCSB men’s water polo team lost to #4 UCLA 9-8 at the UCSB Campus Pool. “We came and matched them exactly evenly and we put ourselves in a ...
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Gaucho Postseason Aspirations Dashed

In Friday night’s road match against its Cal Poly rivals, the UCSB Women’s Soccer team lost 1-0 to end its season just short of qualifying for the Big West Tournament.
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Women Face Rivals In Do or Die Match

After four days of rest, the UCSB Women’s Soccer team (8-8-2 overall, 3-4-0 Big West), will close out its regular season on Friday with a game at Cal Poly.
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Win Over Fullerton Revives Hope for Big West Tourney

With their Big West Tournament hopes on the line, the UCSB women’s soccer team defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans 2-0 at Titan Stadium Sunday night, thanks to goals by senior forward Jacqui Sim...
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Women’s Soccer Ends Three-Game Skid on Senior Night

Playing in their last home game, the seniors on the UCSB women's soccer team left Harder Stadium for the last time this season with a 1-0 win over Seattle University, thanks to senior midfielder Stacy...
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