Boxing: Barger Bangs Up Bigger Brawler
Kevin Barger didn’t mind that his opponent had him by 3 inches and 47 pounds. In fact, he embraced the disadvantage. In the main event at Pi Kappa Alpha’s Fight Night, Barger wore down challenger Nick Orloff of Kelseyville, Calif., quickly with a barrage of counter punches and timely combination attacks.
Left-Lane Driver: Our Gas-Related Gluttony
Hello, America. Have a seat. I bet you’re wondering what we’re all doing here. We’re here because we think you have a problem. We’re here because we love you, we care about you and we’re worried. Yes, that’s right – we’re staging an intervention.
Former Students Take Roles as Soldiers
Somewhere in Baghdad, her exact location classified for security reasons, 2nd Lt. Jennifer Pozzi serves with a U.S. Military Police unit in a combat zone she describes as “pretty darn scary.”
Boxers Duke It Out for Charity in Thunderdome
As the lights dimmed and Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” blasted throughout the Events Center just before 7:30 on Friday night, the crowd roared for Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) fraternity’s 14th annual Fight Night to begin.
Baseball: Malec Returns in UCSB Series Win
Even with one of the best pitching staffs in the country, #10 Long Beach baseball couldn’t stop the Gauchos from swinging for the fences this weekend at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.
Don’t Let Firestone Kill More Trees
Oak. While a small word, these trees form one of the most symbolic and revered symbols of the area. They provide statuesque silhouettes against the horizon, shade for lazy summer picnics and naps, or homes for a myriad of creatures. They are truly the “giving trees” of Santa Barbara County. They do nothing but give, yet all we do is take.
IVFP Uses Newly Acquired Tasers to Subdue Suspects
The Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) put its newest weapons to the test recently, using Taser X26 stun guns to bring down two suspects who could not be restrained by police officers.
Gaucho Shortstop Makes 1st Start Since Surgery for Cancer
UCSB baseball fans got an unexpected surprise this weekend, and it wasn’t just the Gauchos’ 2-1 series win over #10 Long Beach. Senior shortstop Chris Malec returned to the team Friday, 22 days after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer and just one week after completing his first cycle of chemotherapy.
Track and Field: Gauchos Tune Up, Qualify for Big West
For some members of UCSB track and field, Saturday was the last chance to qualify for next week’s Big West Conference Championships. Some personal-best times were recorded and some long throwing distances were measured at Saturday’s meets in Eagle Rock, Calif., and Northridge for the OXY Invitational and Northridge Open, but it wasn’t always enough to get the job done.
SAC Pays Nexus for Vandalized Papers
Former Associated Students Presidential Candidate Bill Shiebler wrote a $299 check to the Daily Nexus late last month to cover the cost of 300 copies of the newspaper that were defaced by vandals.