Loyola Marymount Upsets #13 Gauchos
Loyola Marymount University (10-5 overall, 1-1 in the West Coast Conference) defeated #13 UCSB (9-2, 4-1 in the Big West Conference,) 3-1 last night in the Thunderdome, outplaying the Gauchos on all levels.
Press Their Buttons for a High Score
Dear god, what a move. And believe me, kids, there was nobody in the arcade, and I mean nobody, who could sonic boom like I could. I’d charge through 30 kids at the arcade with my super move like they were Anna Nicole at a Xenadrine-only Sizzler – they just kept coming and coming.
Trippin’ on Blue: Kook’s Upside Your Head
Surfers have this whole discrimination thing going against beginners. We invent derogatory names reserved solely for those that suck at surfing. Kooks. It is not cool to be a kook. It is not cool to be nice to kooks.
New Science Building To Replace Dated Structures
After several construction delays, the new UCSB Life Science Building will include teaching laboratories, classrooms and a lecture hall, among other facilities that did not previously exist in the World War II-era structure.
Intramurals, Clubs Get New Artificial Stomping Ground
Sports enthusiasts will now be able to practice on Robertson Field, rain or shine, all year long. Over four acres of the eight-acre field, located in front of the RecCen, have been replaced with an all-weather, artificial turf.
#1 Santa Barbara’s Defense Will Rest
Since the opening kickoff of the men’s soccer season, every week the Big West Player of the Week has sported Gaucho blue. Earlier this week UCSB senior goalkeeper Danny Kennedy was awarded the honor, the second time this year and the fourth time in his career he has been recognized as the Best in the West.
UCSB Updates Psych Facilities
Eager researchers and sleep-deprived students are anticipating the completion of a 17,500-square foot renovation to the Psychology Dept. building, scheduled for completion in January 2006.
I.V. Kids’ Center Gets New Digs
The Isla Vista Children’s Center moved just over a month ago from its location at 892 Camino del Sur and relocated to a permanent place just outside of Isla Vista.
Santa Barbara Takes Break From Big West
Lion paws will attempt to block #8 Santa Barbara’s domination over nonconference foes tomorrow night at 7 in the Thunderdome, when the UCSB women’s volleyball team takes on Loyola Marymount University.
Damn Skippy: Forget the Media; Kerry Knocks Bush Out
Did you see the reactions to the presidential debates? Right after the event, most media outlets considered the event a draw. That’s nonsense.