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I sincerely hope that you all had better summers than mine. See I had big plans this summer. I was going to travel the world, eat exotic foods, meet exotic people (translation: have sex with exotic people). Unfortunately my vacation crashed and burned faster than you can say “O.J.? Again? Really?”
SB Conquers LMU Tournament
With the help of a last-minute location change, the #13 UCSB men’s soccer team played toe to toe with one of the top teams in the country, earning a 1-1 draw against #11 Harvard at Harder Stadium on Sunday to win the Loyola Marymount Invitational.
Helpful Hints for Foundling Froshes
In the past week, I’ve been seeing a lot of freshmen and contemplating why they stand out so much.
Police Jail, Seize Property of Alleged Drug Dealer
As part of an investigation that may strip a suspect of his home and car, local detectives are currently compiling the final pieces of their case against alleged cocaine dealer Robert Carlton Lavilette, who was arrested by authorities last month.
A Breautiful Beginning
Local dance aficionados won’t have to look hard to find some new talent this fall as Ballet Santa Barbara’s fourth season, “Les Petits Ballets Santa Barbara,” begins this weekend. The company, which was founded in 2005, features a season with four all-new pieces from four choreographers, one of whom is Artistic Director and founder Carrie Diamond.
49ers Sweep Away UCSB
Coming off an impressive three-game winning streak with a loss to Cal State Northridge, the UCSB women’s volleyball team was defeated by Long Beach State 3-0 Saturday at the Thunderdome. Despite a strong offense, the Gauchos lost, 30-27, 30-18, 30-28.
Internet Neutrality Takes Bytes in ISPs
In an age when the Internet is so tightly woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, there is a major threat to this seemingly free and open luxury.
UCPD Arrests Murder Suspect, Transient
Although many UCSB students left campus during the summer, the University of California Police Dept. remained active and responded to a total of 559 incidents from June until September.
‘Tis the Season
With the long, languid days of summer rapidly becoming but a distant memory and the onslaught of a new year of classes coming at you faster than you care to accept, it’s hard to see the positive side of the autumnal season. Sure, sweaters can be just as much fun as sundresses. Sure, the return of classes also means the return of all your wanderlust-wracked friends from their respective far-away vacation destinations. And sure, the beginning of fall also marks the countdown to I.V.’s annual and avidly anticipated Halloween celebration.
Gauchos Go Overtime to Topple Visiting Aztecs
After a rough beginning to an injury-marred season, the UCSB women’s soccer team picked things up tremendously with a pair of wins over the weekend. The Gauchos have climbed back to .500 after their current four-game unbeaten streak, with the most recent win courtesy of a dazzling last-minute goal from senior midfielder Romy Barber to beat San Diego State 2-1 in double overtime.