Construction Dodger Awaiting Completion

Anyone who has stepped on campus recently must have noticed the insane amount of construction in progress. Everywhere you turn, there’s another gigantic hole in the ground, or the steel skeleton of some building-to-be. Apparently, winning a few of those Nobel Prizes means we get some extra cash in the bank.

Relatively Peaceful Weekend for UCPD, IVFP as SB Students Return

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) and the UC Police Dept. (UCPD) made several arrests this past weekend as students returned en masse to the campus and I.V.

Gauchos Outrun 29 Teams to Take Third in Cardinal Invite

The UCSB men’s cross country team answered several questions at the Stanford Invitational this weekend. With its full team racing for the first time this season, Saturday’s race in Palo Alto, Calif. was a good indicator of the team’s progress thus far, as well as a first look at the team’s potential.

Grant Provides IVRPD With Funds for Soccer Field in Estero Park

Isla Vista is one step closer to reaching its fundraising goal for the I.V. Community Center with the help of a $1 million grant from the California State Parks Dept.

UCSB Begins Big West Season With Loss

During its 11th game on the road, the UCSB volleyball team (4-7 overall, 0-1 in the Big West) dropped its season-opener against Cal Poly (8-3 overall, 1-1 Big West) in four sets Saturday night.

Gays, Allies Come OUT! for SB Gay and Lesbian Celebration

Approximately 1,000 people came out in full force last weekend for Sunday OUT! – a community block party designed to highlight and celebrate the local gay community.

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Santa Barbara Puts Four-Game Winning Streak on the Line

After tonight’s game against the #10 UCSB men’s soccer team, Alabama A&M may be rethinking its decision to schedule a match against the Gauchos (3-1-1 overall, 1-0 in the Big West) between two matches in San Diego, Calif.

Where Did the Violence Go?

I watched a lot of television when I was a kid. My favorite show was “G.I. Joe.” This program taught me almost everything I know about life. It taught me that it’s okay to run around firing machine guns and missiles at your enemies as long as you stop every 30 minutes to warn your audience about the dangers of campfires.

Police Arrest Gaucho Soccer Player After Attempted Burglary

UC police officers arrested a UCSB men’s soccer player Thursday afternoon after he allegedly attempted to steal textbooks from the UCSB Bookstore.