Bedhead Diaries: The Confessions of a Girly Athlete
I was never an athlete in high school. I did, however, secretly want to join the girl’s lacrosse team – solely because they got to wear plaid skirts that I totally would’ve rocked on a regular day, a la “Clueless,” and because I thought the idea of running around a field with sticks felt very tribal-chic.
Jackson Fans Hold Court Outside Trial
Ian says he has been standing in front of the Santa Maria Courthouse every day for the past four months. Before he responds to any questions about his views on the Michael Jackson case, he asks a question of his own. “What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song?” Ian asks. To the tune of “Black or White,” he breaks into song and performs the accompanying dance moves. He flails his arms and gyrates his shoulders to the beat.
Men’s Tennis: Gauchos Sweep Weekend
The UCSB men’s tennis team has caught fire, winning twice this weekend and putting itself in prime position to grab the top seed in the Big West Tournament. The Gauchos (6-10 overall, 2-0 in the Big West) crushed Irvine in a pivotal Big West match Saturday 6-1 and survived against Loyola Marymount on Sunday 4-3.
What to Expect With Students’ Party
As Students’ Party is comprised of students with very diverse backgrounds and political opinions, when we sat down to craft our party platform, we ran into a bit of a problem: Diverse backgrounds lead to diverse views.
A.S. Hopefuls Start Spring Campaigns
With the Associated Students spring election two weeks away, candidates vying for executive officer positions and Legislative Council seats begin campaigning today for the 27 possible positions.
Softball: SB Dismantles Riverside Series With No Runs
The UCSB softball team did a little spring-cleaning, sweeping Riverside at Campus Diamond on Saturday and Sunday, 4-0, 2-0 and 8-0. The Gauchos improved to 17-13 overall and 3-3 in the Big West after dropping the conference opener last weekend.
‘Dark’ Site Creator Funds Sober Fun
After facing down UCSB earlier this year over the use of its trademark on his website, www.thedarksideofucsb.com, the father of a former UCSB student is putting his money where his mouth is.
Track and Field: Women Win Big West Challenge Cup
Apparently, the UCSB women’s track and field team loves a good challenge. The women won their second straight Big West Challenge Cup at Long Beach on Saturday, while the Santa Barbara men finished third in the four-school event.
Police Charge I.V. Man With DUI After Crash
An Isla Vista resident was arrested early Sunday morning on felony DUI charges following a high-speed collision on Highway 101. Around 1:40 a.m., Toru Ogawa, 25, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, rear-ended a 1992 Ford Escort driven by 21-year-old Goleta resident Ali Jamalzadeh in a northbound lane of the freeway at Fairview Avenue.
Women’s Tennis: Brown, LMU Edge Gauchos
The UCSB women’s tennis team lost two nail-biters this weekend, dropping 4-3 decisions to both Brown and Loyola Marymount on Friday and Saturday. The Gauchos won the doubles point and took leads in both matches, but were unable to close out the victories in singles play.