Columns/Features

June 25, 2021

The Euro 2020 Is Finally Underway

By Garret Harcourt

Every four years in European soccer, there is an international break for club’s biggest stars to compete with their national teams to win the European championships.

October 6, 2020

UCSB Women’s Ultimate Recruiting for 2020-2021 Season

By Annika Pearson

The Burning Skirts will be holding a virtual information session this Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 8 to 9 p.m., and they encourage anyone with even a speck of interest to attend and hear more about their team

August 13, 2020

Marella To Swim Ten Miles for COVID Relief

By Brandon Victor

Rather than donate to a countrywide organization, Marella has opted to raise funds for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara County.

June 16, 2020

UCSB Intramural Faces No Lag in Building Out Successful ESports Program

By Brandon Victor

Despite a pre-COVID reluctance, the Intramural team seems to have embraced ESports

January 30, 2020

Alum Recounts How Kobe Brought Purple & Gold Euphoria to UCSB

By Jonathan Neal

Kobe had shown himself to be, without a doubt, the most accessible Laker, the kindest one and the most devoted to his fans.

October 10, 2019

Leading the Charge: Women of the UCSB Surf Team Turn the Tides Against Sexism

By Hannah Jackson

Even though I.V. may seem to be a haven to those who share a love of the ocean, struggles for female surfers lurk just below the surface.

August 12, 2019

U.S. Soccer’s Megan Rapinoe: The Hero Our Democracy Deserves

By Harper Lambert

Opinion editor and newly converted footy fan Harper Lambert on how the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup lent her a new perspective on patriotism.

May 23, 2019

Athlete Q & A: Justin Holcomb and Arianna Tong

By Leonard Paulasa

Recently, we were able to talk to the president of UCSB’s Santa Barbara Powerlifting (SBPL) Club, Justin Holcomb, and club member Arianna Tong.

May 23, 2019

How Community is Built at a Mid-Major School

By Omar Hernandez

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down how students here at UCSB have created community through sports in the past, in the present, and how they will hopefully in the future.

May 17, 2019

The Greatest Shooter in the Game: An Ode to Steph Curry

By Omar Hernandez

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down why Steph Curry belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players.

April 25, 2019

Top Storylines To Follow Heading Into the 2019 NFL Draft

By Richard Benites

Staff writer Richard Benites breaks down all of the juicy storylines in this year's upcoming NFL Draft.

January 17, 2019

Hard Work Pays Off: Jovanovic’s Record-Breaking Season and Water Polo’s Bright Future

By Richard Benites

Staff writer Richard Benites profiles Boris Jovanovic, one of the most dominant and unique athletes to play on the UCSB men's water polo squad.

November 29, 2018

Proposal For a Smaller, More-Balanced NBA

By Spencer Ault

Staff writer Spencer Ault voices his proposal for a cutback of NBA teams, from 30 to 24.

November 29, 2018

Freshman Setter Olivia Lovenburg’s Immediate Impact

By Jake Ciccone

Olivia Lovenberg has been dominant in her first year on the UCSB women's volleyball team, even earning a place on the Big West All-Freshman team. Staff writer Jake Ciccone explains how she got to that point in the first ...