Gauchos Prepare for Big West Rivals Irvine, USU

After a disappointing 2-0 loss to Northridge, the Gauchos will shoot to improve upon their 1-1 conference record tonight when they host fifth-place Utah State (5-6-1 overall, 2-2-0 Big West) at Harder Stadium.

Santa Barbara To Head South to Northridge

Last weekend was one of turn-arounds for the UCSB men’s soccer team. It broke a 252-minute scoreless streak but also let in two goals each game.

UCSB Plans More Housing for Grad Students, Faculty

Campus housing project plans are in the works as UCSB continues the struggle to accommodate faculty, graduate students and student families in need of inexpensive living quarters.

Feature Photo: Four-Car Fender Folly

The Rump Halo

I don’t get this new female jean style. Massive fading strictly applied to the ass cheeks and thighs make it look like a lot of cowboys ride your saddle. It also looks like you’re going for a baboon-style presentation of your butt. I mean, halo-butt is cool – if that’s what you’re into. Thursday’s forecast: […]

Tangled Up in Blue and Gold

I love seeing a live music performance, but I hate concerts. There are always too many damn people to ruin the whole experience.

Task Force Debates Possible GE Changes

The Academic Senate is considering revising the university’s general education requirements, which would narrow choices in some areas but allow students to take more electives.

All-American Greed Will Win

I am not afraid of anthrax; I am afraid of driving, second-hand smoke, AIDS, prostate cancer, smallpox, pneumonia, police brutality, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and people who consider L. Ron Hubbard a prophet.

Gauchos Refuse to Dog Paddle, Hope to Hit Pool in Stride

After months of hard training and swimming endless laps, the 2001-2002 UCSB men’s and women’s swim teams begin their respective seasons looking forward to a bright season in hopes of repeating as Big West Champions.

Titans of Chamber Music

The haunting, intense soundtrack from the acclaimed Darren Aronofsky film was performed by this innovative string quartet. Now they are coming to UCSB.