UCSB Upsets Defending National Champs in Playoffs
Brigham Young University found out this weekend why underestimating the Gauchos can be a deadly mistake, while Santa Barbara proved that playing on the road has absolutely no effect on its ability to rumble with higher-seeded opponents.
Left-Lane Driver: A ‘Daily’ Dose of News
Recent studies have shown that most young people get their news from Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show,” my professor noted with incredulity. He was shocked and visibly disturbed that most of us would turn to a self-proclaimed “fake” news peddler over “real” news.
Police Detain Suspects in Weekend Stabbing
Two men were arrested early Sunday morning and face charges of attempted murder following the stabbing of an Isla Vista resident during a brawl at the corner of Del Playa Drive and Camino del Sur.
Men’s Lacrosse: Gauchos Ease Into Round Two
The UCSB men’s lacrosse team is one step closer to a return trip to the national championships. The Gauchos (15-2 overall, 4-0 in the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League) dominated Arizona (8-5 overall, 2-1 WCLL) early and often on their way to an 11-5 victory in the WCLL quarterfinals. Santa Barbara scored six straight goals to start the game and cruised to an easy victory.
Right to Free Expression Can’t Be Fired
Every other year I find myself having to write something about the topic known as freedom of speech, and it is usually in defense of a Daily Nexus columnist. Supporting a specific point of view expressed is not the issue here, but rather defending journalism’s most sacred amendment, an amendment that should never be dismissed, is.
Chaz Whatley Wins Run-off Election for A.S. President
Completing a Students’ Party (SP) sweep of all four Associated Students executive seats, Chaz Whatley emerged victorious Friday after the final count came in from a run-off election to determine next year’s A.S. president.
Women’s Water Polo: Gauchos Upset Long Beach, Loyola Marymount
The #9 UCSB women’s water polo team (15-11 overall, 5-7 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) ended its regular season on a high note, upsetting two ranked opponents at home over the weekend.
‘Green Power’ Fuels Earth Day Festival
While the Earth is actually closer to 4.5 billion years old, Earth Day was only celebrated for the 36th straight year this past weekend, as revelers gathered downtown to celebrate all things organic, solar-powered and eco-friendly.
Men’s Tennis: Santa Barbara KO’d by UOP, Again
For the second consecutive year, Pacific halted the UCSB men’s tennis team’s bid for the Big West title. “If we played Pacific 10 times, we would definitely win four or five of those matches,” Head Coach Marty Davis said. “These two teams are just so evenly matched.
Devereux Athletes Make a Splash
Cheers from over 100 fans encouraged competitors Saturday at Campus Pool at a swim meet like no other; neither team lost. The third annual Splash Olympics featured UCSB swim team members as well as swimmers from the Devereux Center, a nonprofit organization that provides services for people with emotional, developmental and educational disorders.